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.
Episodes
Monday Aug 12, 2024
2.6 - Ascension
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
What podcast about the X Files being recorded in July 2024 would be complete without a bit of football chat? Ed declares his love for Nick Cave (not for the first time), Michaela's house move is in sight, PLUS we big up David Duchovny's performance, and note that all the important men are in the room.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
2.5 - Duane Barry
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
We discuss an incredibly intense and consequentlial episode.
Monday Jul 29, 2024
2.4 - Sleepless
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Michaela goes method, politics happens, and we meet Krycek.
Monday Jul 22, 2024
2.3 - Blood
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Ed and Michaela discuss their childhood fears, confess to pranks of yesteryear that they regret and how this episode still feels relevant in our current age of paranoia and fears of misinformation.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
2.2 - The Host
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Darin Morgan makes his X Files debut in one of the most disgusting episodes ever created for TV.
Monday Jul 08, 2024
2.1 - Little Green Men
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
We’re back! The X Files reintroduces itself for the season opener, with a dishevelled Mulder, a few palm trees and a cameo for SETI. We share our love for the Arecibo Observatory.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
0.1 - Season 1 Recap
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
We've been tracking our ratings in a spreadsheet so you don't have to. We reflect on how season 1 has met our expectation in this special bonus episode.
Monday Jun 17, 2024
24 - Erlenmeyer Flask
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Ed makes a pitch for why you should watch a 7 hour film, and we discuss the final episode of the season featuring a healthy dose of paranoia and naked people in tanks.

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!