Best The File Room Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus: R.I.P. Mark Snow 21:06

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2h ago21:06

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Mark Snow, composer for The X-Files and hundreds of other TV shows and movies, died on July 4th, 2025, at the age of 78. Michaela and Ed discuss the importance of Snow's work to the success of The X-Files, why his use of synths stood out in the TV landscape of the 1990s, and why his work - particularly the iconic theme - resonates to this day. Musi…

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0.3 - Season 3 Recap 57:04

5d ago57:04

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The highs, the disappointments, and a long list of excellent guest stars. Join us once again for a spreadsheet extravaganza to top out season 3, as Ed and Michaela discuss striking the balance between competence and creative risk-taking.By The File Room Pod

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3.24 - Talitha Cumi 1:02:10

12d ago1:02:10

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Ed and Michaela try to figure out what the fuck is going on with the mythology, with mixed results. Also they make possibly the first podcast in history to reference both Irish pop band The Corrs and the Brothers Karamasov.By The File Room Pod

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3.23 - Wetwired 1:04:43

19d ago1:04:43

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A classic X Files conspiracy episode with two-for-one Mulders, which feels a little too prescient round contemporary media fears.By The File Room Pod

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3.22 - Quagmire 1:02:50

26d ago1:02:50

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Mulder and Scully go in search of a lake monster, and Michaela and Ed interrogate '90s nostalgia.By The File Room Pod

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3.21 - Avatar 1:03:16

1M ago1:03:16

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We discuss male psychology and Eurovision in this Women in Sci-Fi special episode.By The File Room Pod

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3.20 - Jose Chung's "From Outer Space" 1:06:31

1M ago1:06:31

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Michaela and Ed undergo hypnosis to tackle one of the most beloved episodes of The X-Files, and say goodbye for now to Darin Morgan.By The File Room Pod

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3.19 - Hell Money 58:14

2M ago58:14

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Michaela and Ed discuss an episode that packs some real star power in the supporting cast, the limits of representation, and Ed's latest gaming addiction.By The File Room Pod

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3.18 - Teso Dos Bichos 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Michaela and Ed discuss an episode that very soberly tries to address colonialist extraction...but gets derailed by a bunch of kitty cats.By The File Room Pod

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3.17 - Pusher 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Ed and Michaela discuss Ryan Coogler reboot rumours, whether the roots of Breaking Bad are on show in this episode, and failed holiday plans.By The File Room Pod

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3.16 - Apocrypha 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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Michaela and Ed discuss dogs, gross oil stuff, and how well this episode wraps up one best two-parters in the entirety of the X-Files.By The File Room Pod

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3.15 - Piper Maru 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

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Black oil. 'nuff said.By The File Room Pod

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3.14 - Grotesque 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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Michaela and Ed talk about camping and trivia, as well as an extremely moody episode of The X-Files that invokes Poe, Dostoevsky and Nietzsche, and mostly gets away with it.By The File Room Pod

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3.13 - Syzygy 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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A young, blockbuster mega-star Ryan Reynolds features in this 90s teen drama send-up. We discuss Mystic Meg, stealing our parents' liquor and whether this episode was made to poke the 'shippers.By The File Room Pod

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3.12 - War of the Coprophages 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

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Bugs are driving everyone crazy in Massachusetts in another fun Darin Morgan-penned episode. Michaela and Ed enjoy the mania, and also talk about getting stuck in things. Also, apologies to Bobbie Phillips, who Ed mistakenly calls "Bonnie Phillips" at one point.By The File Room Pod

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3.11 - Revelations 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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Scully struggles with her faith, Michaela loses her faith in the local football team, and Ed has hopes for contenders.By The File Room Pod

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3.10 - 731 1:01:52

4M ago1:01:52

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This episode has it all: tense cat and mouse games on a train, a big-ass explosion, and Limp Bizkit talk.By The File Room Pod

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3.9 - Nisei 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

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Is the Mythology still on the tracks? Michaela and Ed politely disagree, chat Whales and divisive film-makers.By The File Room Pod

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3.8 - Oubliette 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

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Michaela and Ed discuss an episode full of harrowing subject matter and extremely well-handled performances, but somehow they still manage to have fun.By The File Room Pod

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3.7 - The Walk 1:02:25

4M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

There's sport, there's astral projections, there's Jaws but in a swimming pool. Ed and Michaela discuss this episode, which is a pretty good time with some serious messages sewn in, too.By The File Room Pod

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3.6 - 2Shy 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Michaela and Ed discuss a depressingly relevant episode which uses a gross monster to explore real dangers women face in the world. Also there's some discussion about The Brutalist, which may just barely be relevant when this episode comes out.By The File Room Pod

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3.5 - The List 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

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Wolfie's bum, a dead possum and just so many maggots. Some of this is relevant to this episode of The X-Files, where a brutalised prisoner wishes real hard to be reincarnated.By The File Room Pod

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3.4 - Clyde Bruckman’s Final Repose 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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It’s a big episode this week as we tackle one of the consensus picks for best episode of the entire series.By The File Room Pod

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3.3 - DPO 1:01:32

5M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Ed and Michaela discuss one of the coolest and most fun episodes of the X Files so far featuring a young Jack Black and Giovanni Ribisi.By The File Room Pod

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3.2 - Paper Clip 59:50

6M ago59:50

59:50

The thrilling finale of The X-Files' first three-parter has everything: bright lights, a mine in British Columbia pretending to be West Virginia, old men in rooms. Michaela and Ed discuss all this as well as the bits of real-life history that make this episode one of the best Mythology episodes the show ever did.…

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3.1 - The Blessing Way 59:59

6M ago59:59

59:59

We're back to dive right into the action for this season 3 opener.By The File Room Pod

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0.2 Season 2 Recap 57:23

6M ago57:23

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As they wrap up their first full year of the podcast, Michaela and Ed look back on the year, then go over the spreadsheet and try to assess how good season 2 of The X-Files was. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show this year! Happy holidays, and see you in 2025!By The File Room Pod

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2.25 - Anasazi 1:06:52

7M ago1:06:52

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Spider Divination, aliens (?), all the bad stuff America has done and much more, in this thrilling, explosive season finale chat.By The File Room Pod

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2.24 - Our Town 1:05:39

7M ago1:05:39

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Michaela and Ed reconvene after a month away from recording to talk about their trip to New York, before delving into an episode that is packed with literary allusions and chicken bits.By The File Room Pod

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2.23 - Soft Light 56:23

7M ago56:23

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Michaela and Ed get a break from so-so formulaic episodes this week thanks to one Vince Gilligan, who makes his X-Files writing debut with a strange and inventive science gone wrong story. Also, apologies for all the US politics talk at the beginning, this episode was recorded the Sunday after the election.…

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2.22 - F. Emasculata 1:01:42

7M ago1:01:42

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Things get extremely gross this week as Mulder and Scully try to stop a deadly virus from spreading. Apologies in advance for the number of times the word "pustule" is said in this one.By The File Room Pod

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2.21 - The Călușari 1:01:11

7M ago1:01:11

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Michaela and Ed reminisce over the bad old days, Mulder and Scully get the run around by a creepy dead kid, and we discuss the true nature of The Călușari.By The File Room Pod

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2.20 - Humbug 1:02:45

8M ago1:02:45

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Mulder and Scully go to Florida to investigate a killing in a community of sideshow performers, most of whom are more normal than most Floridians. Michaela and Ed talk about why this is one of the best episodes of the whole series, as well as dead squirrels.By The File Room Pod

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2.19 - Død Kalm 58:30

8M ago58:30

58:30

Michaela gets existential and Ed has a fine time as Mulder and Scully go on a less than exciting cruise in the Norwegian Sea.By The File Room Pod

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2.18 - Fearful Symmetry 56:26

8M ago56:26

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Mulder and Scully go in search of invisible animals, and Michaela and Ed wish the episode was as fun as that sounds.By The File Room Pod

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2.17 - End Game 1:00:00

8M ago1:00:00

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The alien plot is revealed, we reflect on youth, and how the Carter-Spotnitz collab works.By The File Room Pod

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2.16 - Colony 58:53

9M ago58:53

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Michaela and Ed try to determine if the mythology still makes sense as the recurring cast of The X-Files gets notably fuller in this episode.By The File Room Pod

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2.15 - Fresh Bones 1:01:46

9M ago1:01:46

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Ed and Michaela are in the same place to discuss voodoo, zombies and long train journeys.By The File Room Pod

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2.14 - Die Hand Die Verletzt 1:06:19

9M ago1:06:19

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Mulder and Scully meet some mild-mannered satanists in this episode, and Michaela and Ed enjoy the ride while reminiscing about dissecting different animal organs in biology classes.By The File Room Pod

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2.13 - Irresistible 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

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You know what's not irresistible? Rifling through peoples' bins. Anyway, besides that, there's plenty to love and loathe about this episode.By The File Room Pod

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2.12 - Aubrey 57:27

10M ago57:27

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2.11 - Excelsis Dei 1:00:59

10M ago1:00:59

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2.10 - Red Museum 57:29

10M ago57:29

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The conspiracy crashes into this episode like a small plane into a field. Michaela and Ed talk about an extremely disjointed episode that started out life as a crossover with Picket Fences, and probably would have been better off if it had stayed that way. They also prove that this podcast canonically takes place inside the mind of Tommy Westphall.…

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2.9 - Fire Walker 54:20

10M ago54:20

54:20

Homesickness, impressive strength and sci-fi's obsession with things popping out of peoples' bodies are all part of this week's discussion.By The File Room Pod

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2.8 - One Breath 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

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We discuss this beautiful, emotional episode, plus the artistic merits of obsolete video technology. Edit: The original version of this episode was missing the synopsis, please re-download for the updated file!By The File Room Pod

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2.7 - 3 54:59

11M ago54:59

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What can go wrong when you have sexy vampires on a religious rampage across Los Angeles?By The File Room Pod

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2.6 - Ascension 1:00:13

11M ago1:00:13

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What podcast about the X Files being recorded in July 2024 would be complete without a bit of football chat? Ed declares his love for Nick Cave (not for the first time), Michaela's house move is in sight, PLUS we big up David Duchovny's performance, and note that all the important men are in the room.…

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2.5 - Duane Barry 59:58

11M ago59:58

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We discuss an incredibly intense and consequentlial episode.By The File Room Pod

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2.4 - Sleepless 58:24

11M ago58:24

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Michaela goes method, politics happens, and we meet Krycek.By The File Room Pod

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2.3 - Blood 1:03:51

12M ago1:03:51

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Ed and Michaela discuss their childhood fears, confess to pranks of yesteryear that they regret and how this episode still feels relevant in our current age of paranoia and fears of misinformation.By The File Room Pod