The File Room
An X Files rewatch podcast with Edwin Davies and Michaela Livingstone-Banks. Watch along as we delve into the dark heart of the American psyche via a TV show from the 90s. We’ll look at history, science, and maybe a bit of our own nostalgia. Whether this is your first time watching, or your tenth time watching, grab your flashlight, trust no one and strap in for the ride.
An X Files rewatch podcast with Edwin Davies and Michaela Livingstone-Banks. Watch along as we delve into the dark heart of the American psyche via a TV show from the 90s. We’ll look at history, science, and maybe a bit of our own nostalgia. Whether this is your first time watching, or your tenth time watching, grab your flashlight, trust no one and strap in for the ride.
Episodes
Jun 10, 2024
Jun 3, 2024
22 - Born Again
Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024
1hr 52 sec
What do My Little Pony, Dragonball Z and this episode of the X files have in common? Listen in to find out, plus our discussion of the rise of origami, why familiar is fine sometimes, plus pagan rituals and politics.
May 27, 2024
21 - Tooms
May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
56 min
Before we get to the return of our favourite stretchy serial killer and how we feel for poor Dr Monty, we catch up on the festival of silly names and Ed starred in an observational documentary.
May 20, 2024
20 - Darkness Falls
May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
59 min
We discuss how to accidentally make an environmental message, why rain sucks, and Ed shares his love of hanging around with horses.
May 13, 2024
19 - Shapes
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
55 min
This week we dig into Native American lore, why Mulder was uncharacteristically slow off the mark, and why it only takes one Gatorade to scupper credit card fraud.
May 6, 2024
18 - Miracle Man
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
1hr 7 min
Michaela was buzzed to hear what Ed had to say about Mulder and Scully’s investigation into a faith healer. And why Jesus is Japan’s Thor.
Apr 29, 2024
17 - E.B.E.
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
1hr 5 min
Michaela breaks the weather, Scully stalks a lorry, and Deep Throat educates Mulder about sharks. Oh yeah and big love for the world's favourite conspiracy theorist squad. Plus extra movie club chat (spoiler alert for The Favourite and Poor Things).
Apr 22, 2024
16 - Young at Heart
Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
1hr 1 min
Existential crises, the salamander hand and the unfolding curse that is being one of Mulder’s past colleagues.
If this one sounds like Michaela didn’t realise she was recording this via her laptop’s mic, that’s because that is the case.

About the File Room
Separated by the Atlantic, but brought together by our interest in the X Files; We're Edwin Davies and Michaela Livingstone-Banks, bringing you interesting insights and a bit of our own take on the show, week by week, episode by episode. Watch along with us and get in touch to let us know your thoughts and theories!





