X-Files Diaries

XFD Encore- How the Ghosts Stole Christmas

Annie Brown — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Annie and Jenn are off this week for the holidays, so please enjoy our episode on the holiday classic “How the Ghosts Stole Christmas!”

102 DarkMax Falls

Annie Brown — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn break down the season 1 episode “Darkness Falls.” Scully is tiny and wears a big parka, and Mulder is sexy in a turtleneck! (And other, less important things.)

XFD Encore: Pat Skipper Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:47 +0000

Annie and Jenn are taking a break this week, so enjoy again (or for the first time!) a conversation with Pat Skipper, AKA Bill Scully Jr.

101 Tempus Doggett

Annie Brown — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

And now, for something completely different… this week, Annie and Jenn count down our Top Ten moments from a somewhat divisive character, John Doggett!

100 “Memento Mori” with Frank Spotnitz

Annie Brown — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week in our mythology series, Annie and Jenn invited the legendary Frank Spotnitz back to discuss one of the most beloved X-Files episodes of all time, “Memento Mori.” You won’t want to miss this one.

099 Termaquited

Annie Brown — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn finish up their discussion of the two-parter “Tunguska/ Terma.” Stay till the end for an exciting announcement!

098 Tunguddish

Annie Brown — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week in our mythology series we chat about “Tunguska.” Has the mythology finally gone off the rails? Exactly how sexy is Alex Krycek? What does ‘Rock from Mars!’ mean? Annie and Jenn discuss.

097 Julie Ng Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn sit down and have a chat with filmmaker Julie Ng, the woman behind much of the revival extra-feature Blu-ray content. We talk “The Scully Effect,” behind the scenes on the revival and more!

096 Wet Memento

Annie Brown — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

It’s time to chat about “Wetwired,” one of those rare episodes that ride the line between stand-alone and mythology, but we felt it would be remiss to not include it in our mythology series. Plus, it’s awesome. (ALSO: Jenn finallyRead more...

095 Nevervolk

Annie Brown — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:02:37 +0000

Part Two of our conversation with Keith Uhlich- this week we discuss the season four premiere “Herrenvolk.”

094 Talitha Betts

Annie Brown — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week we sit down with special guest Keith Uhlich to discuss season three’s “Talitha Cumi.”

093 Jose Chung (w/ Larry Musser)

Annie Brown — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn have a chat with Larry Musser (Detective Bleepin’ Manners) to discuss one of the most popular X-Files episodes ever.

092 El Mundo Grossest

Annie Brown — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn count down their top ten grossest moments on The X-Files. Don’t eat anything while listening to this one, folks.

091 Paper Apocrypha

Annie Brown — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On this week’s mythology series, Annie and Jenn discuss the season three episode “Apocrypha.” Will confusion abound? Most likely.

090 Piper Ter-Maru

Annie Brown — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn continue our mythology series by breaking down the season 3 episode “Piper Maru.”

089 X-Files Preservation Collection Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week, we sit down with Jim and Kelly Thornton of the X-Files Preservation Collection to discuss some amazing props and memorabilia from the show!

088 Top Ten Quotes

Annie Brown — Fri, 21 May 2021 13:51:34 +0000

This week, we count down our favorite lines from the show. Will yours be here?

087 Tungusk-a-deux

Annie Brown — Fri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This week we discuss the season 5 episode “Folie a Deux!”

086 Musings of a 731

Annie Brown — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We conclude the two parter Nisei/ 731 this week in our mythology series.

085 Musings of a Nisei

Annie Brown — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:04 +0000

In this week’s mythology series episode, we discuss and break down season 3’s “Nisei.”

XFD Encore: Bad Blood

Annie Brown — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:14 +0000

Annie and Jenn are taking the week off, so we’re rerunning our episode discussion of “Bad Blood.” Also we run down tweets from last week!

084 Bottomguinarium

Annie Brown — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:03 +0000

We try to keep things positive on the podcast. We all love the show, and we know you do too. But what about the episodes that we really didn’t care for? This week we’re breaking them down.

083 The Ice Where I Died

Annie Brown — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn discuss the coldest (and yet hottest!) episode of the series: “Ice.”

082 Keith “Paley Guy” Uhlich Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we got to sit down with writer/ critic Keith Uhlich (known to X-Philes as the luckiest guy on the planet) to chat about his famed interview with David and Gillian, the show, social media and more. Podcast themeRead more...

081 Blessing Clipruhe

Annie Brown — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:20 +0000

This week in our mythology series, we finish up our discussion of the “Anasazi” Trilogy by breaking down “The Blessing Way” and “Paper Clip.”

080 Anasazi-liko

Annie Brown — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week, we continue our mythology series with “Anasazi.” We’ll be back next episode with “The Blessing Way” and “Paper Clip.” New theme music courtesy of Cellarscape. (NOTE: This episode was recorded before the events that took place at theRead more...

079 Pat Skipper Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn have a chat with Pat Skipper, who portrayed Bill Scully, Jr.

XFD Encore: How the Ghosts Stole Christmas

Annie Brown — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:00:18 +0000

Happy Holidays! We are taking a winter break but will be back in 2021, Philes! In the meantime, we are replaying our HTGSC episode and answering your tweets about “The Field Where I Died.”

078 Home Field

Annie Brown — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:11:31 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn have a chat about the Season 4 episode “The Field Where I Died.” Is it anti-shipper? We have some thoughts.

077 Hottenvolk

Annie Brown — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:00:21 +0000

This week, Annie & Jenn count down our Top Ten Hottest Moments on the X-Files. Some might surprise you…? Some definitely won’t.

076 Talitha Colony/Endgame

Annie Brown — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn dive back into their mythology series as we analyze a huge turning point in the mytharc- the two-parter “Colony” and “Endgame.”

075 Paul Terry Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:25:02 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn sit down with the writer of “The X-Files: The Official Archives” Paul Terry, and get really geeky. You won’t want to miss this one!

074 Topwired

Annie Brown — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:00:11 +0000

To celebrate X-Files Diaries’ second anniversary, Annie and Jenn count down their Top 25 episodes again, two years later, to see what has changed.

XFD Encore: Judd Trichter Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Annie and Jenn are taking a break this week, so please enjoy this rerun of one of our favorite interviews. We also read tweets from last week.

073 Christopher Logan Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 13:34:06 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn sit down and chat with Chris Logan, who played Sanjay in S10’s “Founder’s Mutation.”

072 Quagcadia

Annie Brown — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn discuss the popular Season Six episode “Arcadia.”

071 Guest Avatars

Annie Brown — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn count down our top ten guest performances on the X-Files.

XFD Encore: Frank Spotnitz Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Annie and Jenn are taking another break this week, so please enjoy a rerun of our squee-worthy interview with writer/ executive producer Frank Spotnitz.

070 Jose Chung’s Breath Museum

Annie Brown — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:22:45 +0000

This week in the mythology series, Annie and Jenn tackle “One Breath” and the oft-overlooked but quite relevant “Red Museum.”

069 Teso Dos BabyPhiles

Annie Brown — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:00:19 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn sit down with Nicole (AKA @gaycrouton) to discuss how different generations have consumed the show over the years.

068 Movie Money

Annie Brown — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:55 +0000

Happy “Fight the Future” day! This week, Annie and Jenn discuss the first X-Files film in a super-sized episode. We also read some listener stories about their experiences seeing the film for the first time.

XFD Encore: Larry Musser Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000

The girls are taking a break this week, so for your listening pleasure, we are re-releasing our interview with Larry Musser, frequent guest star on The X-Files! Enjoy and stay safe!

067 Apocrypha Abduction Arc

Annie Brown — Fri, 22 May 2020 07:00:32 +0000

This week in the mythology series, Annie and Jenn discuss “Duane Barry” and “Ascension.”

066 Push for Mulder

Annie Brown — Fri, 08 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000

We did our Top Ten Scully moments a few weeks back… now, it’s Mulder’s turn.

065 Piper LGBTQ

Annie Brown — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:03:52 +0000

Annie and Jenn sit down with Fiona Cox and discuss the X-Files’ history with LGBTQ representation. (Spoiler alert: it’s mostly… not good)

064 Grotesque Trip

Annie Brown — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:00:40 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn discuss the season six episode “Field Trip.”

063 Scullzygy

Annie Brown — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:00:35 +0000

Special Agent Dana Scully has had many amazing moments over the years. This week, Annie and Jenn count down our Top Ten Scully moments of all time.

062 War of the Little Green Men

Annie Brown — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Continuing our Mythology Series, Annie and Jenn tackle the season 2 premiere, “Little Green Men.” Mulder’s sweaty gray T-shirt will be discussed.

061 Avi Quijada Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:28 +0000

This week Jenn takes the reins as we sit down with Former Editor-in-Chief of X-Files News and Digital Content Producer for Big Light Productions, Avi Quijada! We discuss her journey through this crazy fandom, the merits of Seasons 8 andRead more...

060 Rain King Revelations

Annie Brown — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:49:18 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day, Philes! Today we are sitting down with Nicole (aka @gaycrouton) and discussing the shippiest episode of all time, “The Rain King!”

059 Nis-angst

Annie Brown — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:00:55 +0000

Grab the tissues: this week Annie and Jenn count down their Top Ten Angstiest moments of “The X-Files.” (It’ll make you want to die, but in a good way.)

058 E.B.E.liette Flask

Annie Brown — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn continue our mythology series with the episodes “E.B.E.” and “Erlenmeyer Flask.”

057 Judd Trichter Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn sit down with Judd Trichter, who played Richie Szalay in the episodes “Requiem” and “This is Not Happening.”

056 The Christmas Episode

Annie Brown — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Annie and Jenn get festive and discuss the only truly Christmassy X-Files episode: “How the Ghosts Stole Christmas!”

055 2Hilarious

Annie Brown — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn get the giggles as we count down our top ten funniest moments on The X Files.

054 The Fallen Angel/ The Eve

Annie Brown — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn continue our journey through the mythology of The X-Files and discuss two episodes that, while not directly related to the mythology, hold some importance.

053 Frank Spotnitz Interview

Annie Brown — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:00:34 +0000

Annie and Jenn attempt to curtail their fangirling as they sit down with writer/ executive producer of The X-Files, Frank Spotnitz!

052 Fan Fiction’s Final Repose

Annie Brown — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 07:00:36 +0000

This week, Jenn takes over the podcast to sit down with Annie and special guests Alyse and Kasey, the three writers of “X-Files Season 12: a fan fiction project.” SPOILERS AHEAD! To read the stories, go here: https://archiveofourown.org/series/1490087

051 IWTB Clip

Annie Brown — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:35:34 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn take a deep dive into The X-Files’ second feature film, “I Want to Believe.”

050 The Pod-iversary Way

Annie Brown — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 07:00:07 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn celebrate a year of (the new iteration of) X Files Diaries! Take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite moments.

049 Larrysazi

Annie Brown — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:00:46 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn sit down with Larry Musser, an X Files alum you know from episodes such as “Jose Chung,” “Unrequited,” and “Chinga.”

048 Our Fix Town

Annie Brown — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:48 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn discuss the top ten “fixes” they would make over the course of the series. Some are small, some are big. (Some of Jenn’s are very big.)

047 Soft TWoP

Annie Brown — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 07:00:05 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn are joined by the fabulous Jessica Morgan of Television Without Pity fame. We discuss her X Files recaps, the evolution of the online fandom, and the fashion of the X Files!

XFD Encore: Die Diana Die (Again)

Annie Brown — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 07:00:30 +0000

Annie and Jenn are taking a couple of weeks off, so for your listening pleasure we’re rerunning our Diana Fowley episode. Because we can all use more Diana in our lives, no? See you back in a couple weeks!

046 F. E-mythology

Annie Brown — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:00:03 +0000

This week Annie and Jenn are starting a new discussion series: a comprehensive rundown of the mythology episodes. This week we will begin with “Pilot” and “Deep Throat.”

045 The PlusOneari

Annie Brown — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:00:45 +0000

You asked, we answered… Annie and Jenn dive back in to the Season 11 episode “Plus One.” Squeeing ensues. Warning: much discussion of sex between Mulder and Scully because, hey, why not?

044 HumDarin

Annie Brown — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:45:30 +0000

Today, Annie and Jenn discuss the episodes of one of The X Files’ most unique writers: Darin Morgan!

043 Dod Underrated

Annie Brown — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:00:34 +0000

Annie and Jenn count down our favorite “unsung” or “under-recognized” episodes. Some are rather controversial, as always. We also read listener tweets in a new segment.

042 Fearful Mutato

Annie Brown — Fri, 24 May 2019 07:00:41 +0000

Annie and Jenn discuss the rather controversial episode “The Post Modern Prometheus.” Frankenstein, genetic experiments, and the problematic way the show deals with women’s issues are addressed.

041 The End Game

Annie Brown — Fri, 10 May 2019 07:00:19 +0000

Annie and Jenn discuss every “series” finale that could have potentially ended The X Files, and why certain ones worked better than others.

040 Beef Colony

Annie Brown — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 07:00:31 +0000

Annie and Jenn bring out some old fashioned rage (why yes, Annie DOESN’T like some stuff!) while we count down our biggest beefs within the X Files universe.

039 Fresh Closure

Annie Brown — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:33 +0000

Annie and Jenn discuss the S7 episodes that close out the Samantha arc.

038 Die Diana Die (Fowley)

Annie Brown — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:24 +0000

Love her or hate her (okay, hate her) we’re talking about her. Diana Fowley, people. The Fowl One has arrived.

037 Simply Irresistible

Annie Brown — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 07:00:53 +0000

Music has always been a huge part of The X-Files. This week, Annie and Jenn talk about our favorite source songs used in the series.

036 Bad Blood-rey

Annie Brown — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:51 +0000

This week, Annie and Jenn discuss a fan favorite (for everyone but Jenn) “Bad Blood!”

035 Excelsis William

Annie Brown — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:34 +0000

The William storyline is a huge part of the X-Files: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Annie and Jenn tackle this controversial topic.

034 Snow Museum

Annie Brown — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:41 +0000

The X-Files wouldn’t be the same without Mark Snow’s fabulous score. This week, Annie and Jenn count down their favorite Mark Snow cues in the series.

033 Firestarter

Annie Brown — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:47:54 +0000

The topic of when Mulder and Scully actually had sex for the first time is hotly debated throughout the fandom. Join Annie, Jenn, and guest Amy Imhoff as we throw down.

032 One Tattoo

Annie Brown — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:10 +0000

Annie and Jenn tackle one of Annie’s favorite (and Jenn’s least favorite) episodes: “Never Again.” Are you #TeamBanging or #TeamNoBanging?

031 (De)scension

Annie Brown — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:57 +0000

We know Mulder and Scully broke up before the revival, but we never really got a good explanation for why. Annie and Jenn unpack this angst-tastic topic.

030 Duane Baddies

Annie Brown — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:47 +0000

The X-Files wouldn’t be the same without the bad guys. Annie and Jenn count down our favorites.

029 Heartless

Annie Brown — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:47 +0000

Annie and Jenn discuss the Chris Carter penned “Milagro.”

028 Gillovny

Annie Brown — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:27 +0000

Love it or hate it, there’s definitely a “thing” people have with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in the same room with each other. Annie and Jenn discuss.

027 Little Green Episodes (part 2)

Annie Brown — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:00:36 +0000

Annie and Jenn do the impossible: count down our list of Top 25 X-Files episodes of all time. Part Two.

027 Little Green Episodes (part 1)

Annie Brown — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:01 +0000

Annie and Jenn do the impossible: count down our list of Top 25 X-Files episodes of all time. Part One.

026 The ErlenMSR Task (part 2)

Annie Brown — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:00:12 +0000

This week, shippers extraordinaire Annie and Jenn count down their Top 15 MSR (Mulder/ Scully Relationship/Romance) moments of all time.

026 The ErlenMSR Task (part 1)

Annie Brown — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:00:56 +0000

This week, shippers extraordinaire Annie and Jenn count down their Top 15 MSR (Mulder/ Scully Relationship/Romance) moments of all time.

025 Roll In

Annie Brown — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:45 +0000

We’re back! X Files Diaries returns with a brand new co-host. Join Annie as she welcomes Jenn to the podcast.

024 Season 11 Recap

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 14 May 2018 14:30:49 +0000

023 Struggle Again

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:56:24 +0000

022 Beaumont

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 05:41:56 +0000

021 Darkness Rises

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 12:29:00 +0000

020 U2hhcGVz

Nick LoCicero — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 17:37:42 +0000

019 The Stump Annie Challenge

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:17:55 +0000

018 Kitten Man

Nick LoCicero — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:13:57 +0000

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017 G.H.O.U.L.I.

Nick LoCicero — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:20:40 +0000

016 Young at Lost Art

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:29:48 +0000

015 Dim the Lazarus Afterglow

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 16:03:22 +0000

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014 This is Gender Better

Nick LoCicero — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 03:30:33 +0000

013 Beyond The Season 11

charlie — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:38:15 +0000

012 Fire the Wish Gun

Nick LoCicero — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:13:10 +0000

011 Season 11 Eve

charlie — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:04:38 +0000

009 We Need Space

charlie — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:57:45 +0000

008 Cold as Ice

charlie — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:52:32 +0000

007 Ghost in the DNA Machine

charlie — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:48:15 +0000

006 Blast Shadows

charlie — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:33:49 +0000

005 The Philadelphia Devil

charlie — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:02:12 +0000

004 Comedy Conduit

charlie — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:48:37 +0000

003 Squeezing Back In

charlie — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:53:14 +0000

002 Deep Ten Throat

charlie — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 02:08:12 +0000