Welcome to the twelfth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's thirteenth episode explores a summation of the parts of Season Two of The X Files, discussing the series plot, the characters and their interactions, the direction and writers, as well as offering my own rankings of the episodes.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Season Two Wrap-Up

02:10 Bill's Summation of Season Two - the Highs and Lows

10:21 The Mulder and Scully Relationship

15:04 The Arrival of X

17:51 Skinner and The Smoking Man

21:15 The Great Alex Krycek

23:40 Writing and Directing Changes

26:09 Bill's Episode Rankings for Season 2

36:08 Podcast Notes and Contacts

Welcome to the twelfth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's twelfth episode explores Episodes 21 to 25 of Season Two of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of the podcast, Bill Peters revisits Season 2 of The X-Files, providing detailed reviews of episodes 21 to 25. He explores themes of horror, supernatural elements, and the dynamics between Mulder and Scully. Each episode is analysed for its narrative structure, character development, and overall impact, culminating in a reflection on the season as a whole.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to Revisiting the X-Files

02:40 S02E21: The Calusari

09:08 S02E22: F. Emasculata

17:12 S02E23: Soft Light

25:18 S02E24: Our Town

32:20 S02E25: Anasazi

41:23 Episode 12 Conclusion

Welcome to the eleventh episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's eleventh episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 16 to 20 of Season Two of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, host Bill Peters delves into several episodes from the iconic series, providing insights, listener feedback, and detailed analyses of key episodes. The discussion covers the evolution of the show's alien mythology, character development, and the balance between standalone episodes and overarching narratives. Bill shares his ratings and personal reflections on the episodes, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Chapters

00:00 Listener Feedback

05:40 S02E16: Colony

13:29 S02E17: End Game

22:59 S02E18: Fearful Symmetry

28:15 S02E19: Dod Kalm

34:57 S02E20: Humbug

42:37 Episode 11 End

Welcome to the tenth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's tenth episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 11 to 15 of Season Two of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, Bill Peters reviews five episodes from Season 2, discussing themes of supernatural occurrences, psychological trauma, and societal issues. Each episode is analysed for its narrative structure, character development, and overall impact, with a focus on the evolving dynamics between Mulder and Scully. The conversation highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the episodes, providing insights into the storytelling techniques used in the series.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:48 Listener Feedback

03:11 S02E11: Excelsis Dei

11:23 S02E12: Aubrey

19:13 S02E13: Irresistible

27:26 S02E14: Die Hand Die Verletzt

36:41 S02E15: Fresh Bones

43:59 Episode 10 End

Welcome to the ninth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's ninth episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 6 to 10 of Season Two of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting the X-Files, host Bill Peters delves into the intricacies of Season 2, analyzing episodes such as 'Ascension', '3', 'One Breath', 'Firewalker', and 'Red Museum'. He discusses listener feedback, character development, and the overall impact of these episodes on the series. This episode discusses two absolute classic episodes of the series, and also at least one real dud.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Revisiting the X-Files

01:47 Feedback and Listener Engagement

04:02 S02E06: Ascension

16:06 S02E07: 3

23:55 S02E08: One Breath

41:13 S02E09: Firewalker

49:48 S02E10: Red Museum

58:51 Episode 9 End

Welcome to the eighth episode of this epic journey in Revisiting The X Files.

Through 11 seasons, two movies and several stand alone novels, these podcast episodes will be a discussion and revisitation of the series from the very beginning, exploring the good and the bad of every episode, and eventually coming to the point where every piece of the X Files puzzle has been set in place.

So please join me over the coming months and, dare I say it, years, as we dive into The X Files.

Today's eighth episode indulges in a little listener feedback before we explore Episodes 1 to 5 to conclude Season Two of The X Files.

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Email: billiscricket@hotmail.com

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Summary

In this episode of Revisiting The X-Files, host Bill Peters explores the first five episodes of Season 2, providing insights into character development, listener feedback, and the overarching themes of alien abduction and personal introspection. Each episode is analysed for its unique contributions to the series, highlighting the evolution of Mulder and Scully's relationship and the introduction of new characters that impact the narrative. The podcast encourages listener engagement and reflects on the significance of these episodes in the broader context of The X-Files lore.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback

06:39 S02E01: Little Green Men

16:57 S02E02: The Host

26:22 S02E03: Blood

36:14 S02E04: Sleepless

47:39 S02E05: Duane Barry

58:34 Episode 8 End

Welcome back to a new episode of the movie retrospective segment of this podcast, "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", where Helen and Bill take on the roles vacated by David and Margaret and bring you the reviews that matter... on movies from the past that no doubt you have all seen before.

And yes - we apologise for the four month delay in a new episode. Helen has finally stopped gallavanting around the world enjoying life, and has returned home to take care of her podcasting duties!

Today's episode features the nine films that were nominated for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, all released in 2013. So why not tune in to hear what these two cinephiles think about:

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

HER

PHILOMENA

12 YEARS A SLAVE

NEBRASKA

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

AMERICAN HUSTLE

GRAVITY

That's the agenda on today's episode of "Helen & Bill's Excellent Movie Adventures", on the podcast where agreeing on anything is a full time commitment, Death by Multimedia.

Summary

In this episode, Bill and Helen reflect on the legacies of David Stratton and Robert Redford, discuss their recent film selections, and provide in-depth reviews of nine films from the 86th Academy Awards. They explore themes of true stories, human relationships, and the impact of cinema on society, while sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the films they watched.

Chapters

00:00 Tributes to Cinema Legends

07:28 Introduction to Academy Award Nominated Films 2013

10:20 Captain Phillips: A Tale of Survival

19:16 The Wolf of Wall Street: Excess and Consequences

25:55 Her: The Dangers of AI Relationships

31:21 Philomena: A Heartfelt Search for Family

39:19 12 Years a Slave: A Harrowing Historical Drama

47:50 Exploring Nebraska: A Journey Through Family Dynamics

54:24 Dallas Buyers Club: A Harrowing True Story

01:03:36 American Hustle: The Art of the Con

01:10:30 Gravity: A Cinematic Experience Beyond Earth

01:16:53 Helen and Bill's Picks

01:21:13 Recap on Award Winners

01:26:01 Conclusion