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S04E02 – “Home” feat Kevin

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S04E02 - "Home" feat Kevin

00:00 / 56:01

This week we are joined by our friend Kevin (@droneymitchell) to talk The X Files episode that was banned from re-airing, S04E02 “Home”! Join us as we discuss this gory episode that ping pongs between extreme violence and jokes, while exploring the receding of rural life in the 90s and today by globalization, technology and modernity.
Tune in next time when we watch S04E07 “Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022Leave a Comment

S04E01 – “Herrenvolk”

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S04E01 - "Herrenvolk"

00:00 / 56:39

We return to the humble mytharc roots to talk S04E01 “Herrenvolk” as Jeremiah Smith struggles to explain the Syndicate’s plan for colonization to a PEAK sad boy Mulder. We navigate some old staples of the mythology (Samantha and her never ending clones, smallpox vaccines) with some new elements (bees!) and discuss what we think of this new shift in the ongoing plot.
Tune in next time when we watch S04E02 “Home” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022Leave a Comment

S3 Wrap Up and S03E18 – “Teso Dos Bichos”

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S3 Wrap Up and S03E18 - "Teso Dos Bichos"

00:00 / 32:32

We wrapped up season 3 by watching S03E18 “Teso Dos Bichos”, the lowest rated X Files episode on imdb so y’all don’t have to. We talk archaeology and dogs who eats cats who eat rats.
Tune in next time when we watch S04E01 “Herrenvolk” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

February 9, 2022February 8, 2022Leave a Comment

S03E24 – “Talitha Cumi”

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S03E24 - "Talitha Cumi"

00:00 / 1:02:49

We finally made it to the season 3 finale “Talitha Cumi” where this stellar season ends with an ok mytharc finale. We see the return of Shelby’s nemesis, Teena Mulder, and learn some…interesting things about her past. We also have a scene inspired by a 19th century Russian novel, some biblical references, and another face off between Mulder and X.

Tune in next time when we watch S03S18 “Teso Dos Bichos” for a bonus episode/season 3 wrap up and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

January 26, 2022January 24, 2022Leave a Comment

S03E23 – “Wetwired”

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S03E23 - "Wetwired"

00:00 / 1:04:02

This week we chatted about the overwhelming 90s S03E23 “Wetwired”, which we watched via a VHS, of course :P. We talked about the fantastic score, Mulder’s inability to pick up on Scully’s deteriorating sanity, and a very convenient medical condition given to Mulder that is never mentioned again. This episode brings in almost the whole squad in right before the s3 finale.

Tune in next time when we watch S03S24 “Talitha Cumi” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

January 13, 2022January 11, 2022Leave a Comment

S03E22 – “Quagmire” feat Abriana

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S03E22 - "Quagmire" feat Abriana

00:00 / 1:12:51

Abriana joined us this week to talk about S03E22 “Quagmire”. We discussed all the animals, including the return of Queequeg, the ancient 90s tech featured, and the midnight boat ride turned disaster. Most importantly, we finally got to talk about the crucial Conversation on the Rock and discussed the importance of this scene in understanding Mulder.

Tune in next time when we watch S03S23 “Wetwired” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

December 30, 2021December 29, 2021Leave a Comment

S03E20 – “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” feat Nick

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S03E20 - "Jose Chung's From Outer Space" feat Nick

00:00 / 1:35:57

We were joined by our friend Nick (@NickRichWrites) to talk the legendary S03E20 “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space”. We discussed the meta nature of this episode and whether it’s actually making fun of The X Files, the incredible directing by Rob Bowman, and the cultural impact of the show. Of course, we also try to piece together what “the truth” is, if it even exists, and what sort of plot is provided through the constant jumping timelines.

Tune in next time when we watch S03S22 “Quagmire” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021Leave a Comment

S03E17 – “Pusher” feat Kat

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S03E17 - "Pusher" feat Kat

00:00 / 1:17:02

We were joined by our friend Kat to talk S03E17 “Pusher”. We discussed Supermarket Sweeps, Mulder and Modell both being weeaboos, and Scully’s hair being in top form. We lovingly made fun of the 90s fashion on display and the hyper masculine battle of strength and Russian roulette going on.

Tune in next week as we talk S03E20 “Jose Chung’s From Outer Space” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

November 17, 2021November 16, 2021Leave a Comment

S03E15/16 – “Piper Maru” and “Apocrypha”

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S03E15/16 - "Piper Maru" and "Apocrypha"

00:00 / 1:40:45

Laura and I return to the mytharc once again for S03E15/16 “Piper Maru” and “Apocrypha” to talk ships, ships, and more ships! We discuss more about the stranglehold WWII has on this writers’ room, an overabundance of nineties energy, and Skinner’s polar opposite relationship with Scully versus Mulder. We see our favorite cranks, the Lone Gunmen, ice skate, and get further pulled into Syndicate beef history.

Tune in next week as we talk S03E17 “Pusher” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021Leave a Comment

S03E12 – “War of the Coprophages” feat Sam

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S03E12 - "War of the Coprophages" feat Sam

00:00 / 1:27:33

We were joined by our friend Sam to talk S03E12 “War of the Coprophages”, which involved a lot of bug talk. We discussed Scully’s 90s lazy weekend in look, Mulder’s bizarre idea of a vacation, and them joining forces again to beat cockroaches. Sam gave us their guesses on what exactly is the deal between Mulder and Scully and we all weighed in on the hot entomologist, Bambi.

Tune in next week as we talk S03E15/16 “Piper Maru” and “Apocrypha” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth.

October 21, 2021October 20, 2021Leave a Comment

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