This Is Not Happening: Another X-Files Podcast
A couple of friends sit down and breakdown The X-Files episodes with fun, irreverent and sometimes insightful commentary. Join Mike and Andrew (with previous members) on their unique journey through one of sci-fi’s most important shows. The shenanigans never stop as they dig deep into each episode. Their friendly and at times antagonistic banter brings the discussion to life when debating the show’s story beats and merits. Join in on the fun!
Episodes
155 episodes
The Sixth Extinction: Amor Fati
Mike grumbles about Mulder becoming Jesus. Andrew scoffs at Scully's new role of being a virtual beacon for spiritual visitations. This one doesn't fare well.
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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1:12:33
The Sixth Extinction
Season 7 opens with a whimper. Despite all the fantastical, awe-inducing revelations...the guys are left unimpressed. Mike can't understand how Mulder can so neatly and cleanly write a tiny message in blood while Andrew stews at Krichgau's abil...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:06:01
Tribute to Mark Snow
As the guys prepared for Season 7, composer Mark Snow passed away. They decided to pay tribute to him before launching into the next season. Join them as they break down his work on the X-Files like never before. Capturing many moods of the sho...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:05:45
Top 3 Bottom 3 Awards Show
The guys come together to revisit season 6 and make their picks for the best and worst episodes! Complete with poll results from you, THE FANS!
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:12:19
Biogenesis
Mike and Andrew discuss the current state of the mythology and the writers' choices moving forward...it all starts HERE. Andrew commends Scully's big scene and Mike expresses a budding distaste for Mulder's new power.
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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1:06:01
Field Trip
The guys gush over the writing in this one and debate the sentience of the fungus. Do the agents have more agency in their hallucinations than we are led to believe?
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:09:31
Funniest Moments
Farsley Barkle sits down and discusses some of the best moments from the show. Join him, won't you?
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:04:14
Three of a Kind
The guys appreciate the Gunmen getting another episode. Mike hates the Power Rangers and also thinks bus accidents shouldn't be so bloody. Andrew enjoys the guest star John Billingsley.
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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52:57
The Unnatural
The guys have a fun discussion about Duchovny's episode. We've left in the errors in Mike's script, which he has CLEARLY written himself.They discuss the nature of the story, the framing and mop puzzles.
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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57:49
Milagro
Buckle up, Andrew hates this one. Mike is left trying to understand the disappointment.
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:00:23
Trevor
Mike gushes about this episode. The music is on point and the mood is dark. The two discuss Pinker's ability, the pieces of the case and the superb approach to this monster-of-the-week.
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:19:54
Alpha
Puns incoming! Angry pups in this episode. Does it fare better than Shapes? FIND OUT! Andrew screws up Mike's clips again.
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:25:34
Arcadia
Is this episode really that good? It IS technically a fan-favorite, but the guys poke some holes that leave it a bit like Swiss Cheese. Despite being corrected by both Mike and the live chat, Andrew sticks to his guns that Big Mike was killed.&...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:11:23
Monday
This all feels familiar. Mike's positive they've started talking about this episode before...maybe not. The guys discuss the production of the bomb shoot and the intricacies of each rewind. Libby has some outtakes.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:13:48
Monday
How will the agents find a way out of a time loop? Mike brings his cat to the show.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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5:32
Monday
The agents are stuck! How does the X-Files handle the time loop problem? Will Andrew have yet more complaints?!
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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2:09
Monday
Mulder and Scully are stuck in a time loop. Do the guys enjoy this or is it just business as usual for science fiction?
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:33
Agua Mala
A highly forgettable episode? That seems to be the running theme between the hosts and viewers, but it's actually quite good! Hurricane sewer monsters and cats that don't act right are discussed tonight!
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:08:02
One Son
Mike chastises Andrew for screwing up the audio clips again. Andrew finds issue with Cassandra's movements. Is shooting at a train the best way to handle this?
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:22:38
Two Fathers
The mythology begins to end...or...is ending? Mike and Andrew discuss CSM's motivations, his name and why he didn't tell Jeffrey his evil deeds sooner.Why is Krycek an Uber driver?
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:10:37
Tithonus
Mike leads to tale of an elderly rogue photographer. He holds himself VERY accountable for getting his episode timecode correctly for the audience, while Andrew struggles to wrap his head around Scully's writing.
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:13:58
The Jersey Devil
X-Files puts a modern spin on the devil, but does it pay off? What weighty insights are we to derive from the skillful editing depicting nature vs. the "civilized" world? The guys unpack a lot here, but mostly about how lame Rob is.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:03:28
S.R. 819
Drama returns to the X-Files and the guys are elated! Mike finds issue with the scope of the episode while Andrew questions the Senate angle. Mulder shows Skinner how HE does things on the X-Files. Skinner lets a dangerous man go free for no re...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:03:28
