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S02E05/06 – “Duane Barry” and “Ascension”

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S02E05/06 - "Duane Barry" and "Ascension"

00:00 / 1:37:04

We bring you two pivotal episodes of The X Files, which is also our first super-sized two parter. We discuss “Duane Barry”, full of twist and turns and speedos, then cover the suspenseful “Ascension”, with Mulder Taking it Personally (TM). We admire some stellar guest acting from CCH Pounder and Steve Railsback, a too in detail discussion on the depiction of grocery stores, and the roots of the mythology as established in this two parter. In the segments, we have our most contentious Mulder rating to date and a fruitful reflection on the medium of tv and its strengths.

Tune in next time when we talk S02E08 “One Breath” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

May 19, 2021May 18, 2021Leave a Comment

S02E04 – “Sleepless”

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S02E04 - "Sleepless"

00:00 / 57:53

In a monster of the week episode where Laura and I fly solo, we talk about “Sleepless” and cover a variety of topics like the legacy of the Vietnam War and its portrayal in media in the 90s, how we think the themes of this episode could’ve been explored better, and Mulder’s inability to work well with anyone other than Scully. Most importantly, we meet Mulder’s new source, X, and Alex Krycek (rat boy).

If you have any questions, feel free to email or DM us them for a potential mailbag episode. Tune in next time when we talk S02E05 and 6 “Duane Barry” and “Ascension” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021Leave a Comment

S02E02 – “The Host” feat Brett

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S02E02 - "The Host" feat Brett

00:00 / 47:25

Our friend Brett joins us to talk “The Host” and we bring y’all a gross flukeman to haunt your dreams. We talk Russian sailors, Mulder’s job prospects outside of the FBI, Soviet fears, and human’s role in creating the radioactive flukeman.

If you have any questions, feel free to email or DM us them for a potential mailbag episode. Tune in next time when we talk S02E04 “Sleepless” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021Leave a Comment

S02E01 – “Little Green Men”

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S02E01 - "Little Green Men"

00:00 / 59:06

We start off season 2 with “Little Green Men” and talk about Mulder’s mental health after being reassigned from The X Files as he jets off to Arecibo Observatory (rip) to get some clarity on his life’s mission looking for aliens. We finally get to discuss Samantha Mulder’s abduction and we also learn a lot of facts about Martha’s Vineyard, mainly that it’s an island.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us them for a potential mailbag episode. Tune in next time when we talk S02E02 “The Host” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021Leave a Comment

S01E24 – “The Erlenmeyer Flask”

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S01E24 - "The Erlenmeyer Flask"

00:00 / 1:18:00

We have made it to the season one finale! This week we watched “The Erlenmeyer Flask” and this episode has it all: Car chases! Alien viruses! Deep Throat! We discuss how this episode lays the foundation for The X Files’ interesting and frequently convoluted mythology episodes, and have a long discussion about the science of the alien bacteria and/or virus. We hope y’all liked season one and hope you continue to watch along.

Tune in next time when we talk S02E01 “Little Green Men” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021Leave a Comment

S01E20 – “Darkness Falls”

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S01E20 - "Darkness Falls"

00:00 / 58:26

This week we were joined by Tori (@torilasso) to talk “Darkness Falls”. We talk about this episode’s climate change message and how it plays in 2021, ecoterrorism, Mulder being an idiot, the beauty of the Vancouver forest, AND the iconic 90s jackets in the episode. And even after all that, we managed to talk a little about David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson’s post-X Files careers!

Tune in next time when we talk S01E24 “The Erlenmeyer Flask” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

March 10, 2021March 8, 2021Leave a Comment

S01E17 – “EBE”

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S01E17 - "EBE"

00:00 / 59:16

This week we dipped our toes into the mytharc with “EBE” and talked aliens. Featuring the return of Science Corner and the introduction of The Lone Gunmen, the lovable conspiracy theorist friends of Mulder. We meet more of the conspiracy forces fighting against Mulder and Scully.

Tune in next time when we talk S01E20 “Darkness Falls” and follow us on Twitter @condensedtruth!

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Leave a Comment

S01E13 – “Beyond the Sea” feat David

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S01E13 - "Beyond the Sea" feat David

00:00 / 58:10

This week we watched “Beyond the Sea” with our friend David! In this Scully-centric episode, we discuss how the death of Scully’s dad lead her to question her doubts and the role this episode plays in Scully’s character development. We also had our first (of many) contentious Mulder ratings and discussed spray-on hair!

Tune in next time as we discuss S01E17 “EBE” and follow us on twitter @condensedtruth!

February 11, 2021February 10, 2021Leave a Comment

S01E01 – “Pilot”

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S01E01 - "Pilot"

00:00 / 52:35

We start our journey into The X Files in S01E01 – “Pilot” via the FBI basement, and then onto the very plausible state of Oregon. We discuss David Duchovny’s pronunciation of “Oregon”, 90s fashion, and the scientific accuracy (or lack thereof) of this tone setting spooky pilot. Watch along with us or just listen to this episode and tell everyone you watched it.

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021Leave a Comment

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