The 14 Best X Files Podcasts (2026)

Jessica and Dini are two best friends who grew up watching The X-Files in the 90s, and now they are going back through the entire series with fresh adult eyes. What makes this show stand out from other rewatch podcasts is their generational angle — they spend real time unpacking what was happening in pop culture when each episode originally aired, from the music on the charts to the movies in theaters and even the news headlines of the week. It grounds every episode discussion in a specific moment in time, which adds a layer most X-Files podcasts skip entirely. With over 120 episodes and a perfect 5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts, Jessica and Dini have built a loyal following through their natural chemistry and genuinely funny banter. They bring different perspectives to the table and are not afraid to disagree, but it never feels forced or argumentative. The weekly release schedule means there is always something new to look forward to, and they are currently working through the show chronologically, tackling the Fight the Future film as of early 2026. If you watched The X-Files as a kid and want to relive that experience with hosts who share your nostalgia but also bring grown-up analysis to the table, this is your show.

Annie and Jenn are self-described X-Philes who wear their shipper hearts on their sleeves, and their podcast is all the better for it. X-Files Diaries runs through the series with an unabashed emphasis on the Mulder-Scully relationship (MSR, as the fandom calls it), and if that sounds like your kind of thing, you have found your people. With 200 episodes and a 4.8 rating from nearly 120 listeners, this is one of the more established and well-loved X-Files podcasts out there. Annie and Jenn bring genuine enthusiasm to every discussion — they obsess, they rant, they swoon, and they do it all with the comfortable energy of two friends who have been talking about this show for years. The monthly release schedule means each episode gets proper attention and depth rather than feeling rushed. Their conversations go beyond simple recaps; they dig into character motivations, dissect the writing choices, and occasionally veer into wonderfully heated debates about which episodes deserve more love. The shipper perspective gives the whole show a distinct identity that sets it apart from more neutral or mythology-focused pods. Currently active and still going strong in 2026, X-Files Diaries is a must-listen for anyone who thinks the heart of the show was always Mulder and Scully.

Mike and Andrew tackle The X-Files with the kind of irreverent, freewheeling energy that makes you feel like you are hanging out with two funny friends who happen to be massive sci-fi nerds. Their commentary bounces between genuinely insightful analysis and laugh-out-loud tangents, and that mix is what keeps people coming back. With 184 episodes, a 4.8 rating, and a biweekly release schedule that has held steady into 2026, these guys have proven they are in it for the long haul. They are currently working through Season 8, which means they have been at this for years and are still finding fresh things to say about episodes that have been discussed to death elsewhere. The title is a nod to the Season 4 episode, and that kind of deep-cut reference tells you exactly what kind of fans they are. Their breakdowns tend to balance plot summary with personal reactions and thematic observations, so even if you remember an episode well, you will probably catch something new. The show has a devoted community of listeners who clearly appreciate the blend of humor and substance. If you want your X-Files podcast with a side of personality and a willingness to call out the bad episodes as much as celebrate the great ones, this is a solid pick.

Here is the premise that makes this podcast immediately appealing: Caroline is a die-hard X-Files fan, and Francesca has never seen a single episode. They are watching the entire series together, one episode at a time, from their self-described basement office. That veteran-plus-newcomer dynamic creates genuinely entertaining moments — Caroline's excitement when a classic monster-of-the-week episode lands, Francesca's completely unfiltered first reactions to the Smoking Man or the Flukeman, and the back-and-forth that happens when one of them loves an episode the other finds ridiculous. The show launched in late 2024 and has been releasing weekly through early 2026, currently up to Season 1's Tooms. With a perfect 5.0 rating (albeit from a small but growing audience), the early reviews praise the natural chemistry between the hosts and the fun of experiencing the show through fresh eyes alongside a seasoned fan. At 15 episodes, this is still a young podcast, which means you can get in on the ground floor and follow along as they work through the entire run. The weekly cadence keeps momentum strong, and there is something genuinely charming about hearing someone discover The X-Files for the first time in 2025.

For a full decade, Tony Black and a rotating cast of dedicated X-Philes produced what became arguably the definitive X-Files podcast. The X-Cast ran from 2016 through its finale on December 31, 2025, amassing an incredible 838 episodes along the way. That is not a typo — 838. They covered every single episode of the original series, the revival seasons, the movies, Millennium, The Lone Gunmen, and seemingly every piece of X-Files adjacent media you could think of. Tony's background in film criticism (the show is part of Film Stories) gave the analysis a sharper edge than your average fan podcast, with co-hosts like Carl Sweeney, Sarah Blair, and Kurt North bringing their own expertise and perspectives. The 4.7 rating from 73 reviewers reflects a consistently high-quality show that maintained its standards across a remarkable run. While the podcast has concluded, the entire back catalog remains available and represents what is probably the most thorough audio exploration of The X-Files ever produced. If you are the kind of fan who wants to hear every corner of this franchise discussed in depth by people who truly know their stuff, the archive alone is worth months of listening.

Jason and Brenda have a simple formula: every month, on the 13th, they sit down and discuss two episodes of The X-Files in order. That's it. No complicated format, no rotating guests, just two people working through the series at a steady pace. The monthly cadence on the 13th is a nice touch — it gives the show a ritualistic quality that fits the spooky subject matter. They are upfront about the fact that they swear and act immature, which honestly makes the whole thing more relaxed and fun. With 38 episodes released through February 2026, they are still actively producing and clearly committed to going the distance. The show has a smaller audience (4 ratings on Apple Podcasts), but that means you are getting in early on a podcast that has room to grow. Their discussions are informal and unscripted, which gives it a raw, authentic feel compared to more polished productions. Jason and Brenda seem to genuinely enjoy each other's company, and that comes through in the way they riff off each other's reactions to the episodes. If you prefer your X-Files commentary loose, profane, and delivered on a predictable schedule, The FBI's Most Unwanted delivers exactly that.

Non Human Biologics stands out for its perfect 5.0 rating from 41 reviewers, which is rare for any podcast and speaks to the genuine connection Jeremy Greer and Chris Mosher built with their audience. The show analyzed The X-Files episode by episode with a blend of humor, emotional honesty, and surprisingly thoughtful commentary on the show's themes about belief, trust, and the unknown. Their tagline — asking whether extraterrestrial life exists — captures the playful spirit they brought to every discussion. With 68 episodes released on a weekly schedule, they made it a good way into the series before the show went on hiatus in mid-2025. The most recent episode, titled For Jeremy, is a tribute that suggests the podcast experienced a significant personal loss. That context makes the existing episodes feel even more meaningful; you can hear two people who genuinely cared about this show and about each other. The comedy elements kept things light without undercutting the more serious analysis, and listener reviews consistently praise the warmth and authenticity of the hosts. The future of the podcast is uncertain, but what exists is worth your time — 68 episodes of two friends finding real meaning in a 90s sci-fi show, told with humor and heart.

Graham and Bryan take a methodical, completionist approach to The X-Files that will appeal to fans who like their podcast coverage thorough and structured. They work through every single episode chronologically, breaking down scenes, sharing their thoughts, and assigning each episode a score. At the end of every season, they rank the top five and bottom five episodes, which gives listeners something concrete to agree with or argue about. With 173 episodes and a 4.5 rating, they have built a solid catalog covering most of the series. The scoring system adds an element of accountability — it forces them to actually commit to an opinion rather than just saying everything is fine. Their discussions are detailed without being exhausting, and the two hosts balance each other well, with different tastes and perspectives that keep the analysis from becoming a one-note echo chamber. The show was releasing weekly through August 2025, so while there has been a recent pause, the existing archive covers a massive amount of ground. If you are the kind of viewer who wants to hear every episode discussed individually and ranked against its peers, The X-Files Revisited delivers that systematic coverage with personality and genuine fan enthusiasm.

Vanessa and Peter take a slightly different structural approach than most X-Files podcasts. Instead of covering every single episode, they focus on the mythology arc and their favorite monster-of-the-week episodes within each season. This editorial choice means their discussions go deeper on fewer episodes rather than spreading thin across the full run. With 44 episodes released on a biweekly-to-monthly schedule, they are currently working through Season 4's mythology as of early 2026, which means the show is actively progressing and finding its stride. The curated format is refreshing if you have already listened to podcasts that cover every episode — Vanessa and Peter are making choices about what matters most, and explaining why. Their conversations feel relaxed and unforced, two fans sitting down to talk through what they love (and occasionally what they do not) about a show that clearly means a lot to both of them. The podcast is still relatively new and growing its audience, so there are no Apple Podcasts ratings yet, but the consistency of releases and the thoughtful episode selection suggest this is a show that takes its craft seriously even at a smaller scale.

LSG Media's long-running X-Files rewatch is one of the more ambitious fan projects out there, and it shows. The hosts work through the series episode by episode, bringing in guests, actors from the show, and assorted writers who were actually in the room when some of this stuff got made. If you grew up taping episodes on VHS and arguing about the mythology arcs, this is pretty much the mothership. What I like about it is that they don't pretend every episode is a masterpiece. When a Monster of the Week falls flat, they say so. When a mythology episode tangles itself into knots, they try to untangle it on the air, sometimes failing, which is honestly funnier than when they succeed. The production is clean, the episodes are long enough to chew on a plot without feeling padded, and the back catalogue is enormous. That size can be intimidating, but it also means you can jump in wherever your favorite season lives. Fans of Darin Morgan's weird stuff will find kindred spirits here. People who just want to hear smart folks argue about whether Scully was right to trust Mulder in season 4 will also be happy. It's warm, nerdy, occasionally goofy, and clearly made by people who have thought about Chris Carter's choices more than Chris Carter probably has.

Helen Werner and Liz Holden come at The X-Files from an angle you don't hear much: one of them is a working scientist, and the other is a lifelong fan who watched the show as a kid and then spent years trying to figure out why it stuck. The result is a rewatch podcast that actually cares whether the science in a given episode holds up, which turns out to be a surprisingly rich vein. Some episodes get a pass because the show is doing something weirder and better than accuracy. Others get politely torn apart, and those are usually the most fun to listen to. What keeps it from feeling like a lecture is how much the two hosts clearly enjoy each other's company. They riff, they tease, they get sidetracked onto Scully's wardrobe or a line reading they can't stop thinking about. The pacing is conversational without being sloppy, and the episode lengths are reasonable, which I appreciate because some X-Files podcasts clock in at three hours and expect you to just hang on. If you've ever wondered whether a given piece of Mulder pseudoscience is grounded in anything real, this is the show that will tell you, and then make a dumb joke about it two seconds later.

Carolyn Smiley and Vanessa Hennessey started this show back when podcast titles still tried to be clever about being podcasts, and they've been working through The X-Files with dogged affection ever since. It's the definition of a labor of love. The hosts aren't critics by trade, they're just two friends who like the show a lot and don't mind admitting when an episode bores them. That honesty is what makes it worth listening to. You get genuine reactions instead of manufactured hot takes, and when they laugh it's because something was actually funny, not because the edit demanded it. They've built up a real community over the years, and listener mail is a recurring feature that sometimes derails an episode in the best way. Production is modest, which is fine. It sounds like a conversation in a living room, and the show is better for it. If you want something polished and heavily edited, there are slicker options in this category. If you want the warm, slightly rambly vibe of two pals breaking down Home or Bad Blood and arguing about which one is the better episode, this is your show. It's been running long enough that the back catalogue alone could keep you busy for months.

Mike and Barry run a tight X-Files rewatch with a straightforward format: pick an episode, talk it through, move on. No frills, no long cold opens, no twenty-minute tangents about what they had for lunch. If that sounds boring, it isn't, because the two of them have been friends long enough that the rhythm between them does most of the work. They disagree a lot, which helps. One of them tends to defend the weirder swings of the show, the other usually wants things to make sense, and the push and pull of those two instincts is basically the engine of the podcast. They're especially good on the middle seasons, when the show started losing its footing but was still producing individual episodes that rank among the best TV of the 90s. The mythology stuff gets real attention here too, which is nice because a lot of rewatch shows quietly skim past it hoping nobody notices. Episodes are a reasonable length, the audio is clean, and there's a steady release schedule, which matters when you're committing to a full series rewatch alongside hosts. Good pick if you want a no-nonsense companion that respects your time and still has opinions worth hearing.

Bald Move has been doing TV recap podcasts for years, and when Jim and A.Ron finally got around to The X-Files they brought the same approach that made their Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones coverage so good. They take the show seriously without being reverent about it. An episode can be a clear masterpiece and still get picked apart for the two scenes that don't work. A clunker can still get credit for the one shot that does. That even-handedness is rarer than you'd think in fan podcasts, where the default mode is usually either total loyalty or nonstop complaints. The production value is noticeably higher than most of the category. Clean audio, tight edits, well-paced episodes that run about as long as they need to and not a minute more. Jim and A.Ron have good chemistry, a shared frame of reference for 90s TV, and enough patience with the mythology to actually track the plot instead of shrugging and making a joke every time Cigarette Smoking Man walks on screen. If you already listen to Bald Move for their other shows you'll know what you're getting. If you don't, this is a solid entry point. It's probably the most professionally made X-Files rewatch podcast currently active, and the opinions are strong enough to disagree with, which is half the fun.