X-Files Retrospective Podcast

Blaine Dowler went further than almost any other X-Files podcaster in terms of sheer scope. Over 271 episodes released between 2020 and 2023, he covered every episode of The X-Files, both theatrical films, the Lone Gunmen spinoff, and even the X-Files novels — yes, the novels. That last detail alone tells you this is a completionist's podcast. The solo host format means you are getting one person's deeply considered perspective rather than a conversation, which gives the show a different feel from the duo-hosted pods that dominate this space. Blaine clearly did his homework, bringing production details, writing credits, and behind-the-scenes context into his analysis. The inclusion of the tie-in novels is genuinely unusual and will appeal to hardcore fans who have read those books and never heard anyone else discuss them in an audio format. With the series wrapped in 2023, the full archive serves as a comprehensive reference guide to the entire X-Files franchise. If you want a single podcast that touches every corner of this universe — including the corners most people forgot existed — the Retrospective Podcast is probably your best bet.