X-Treks

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where it begins and another where it ends? ... Or like TRIES to end? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Truth Parts I & II." Join Stella and Erin as we land the starship X-Treks on it's final standard mission.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.                              I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where felons flip the fuck out?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Whom God's Destroy" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Folie a Deux." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss the last of the space fops and Illinois' office bug infestation.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a fixation frantically approaches fatal?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Obsession" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "War Of The Coprophages." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss clouds and bugs. Ah yes, the two genders.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.            That's DOCTOR Bambi to you, motherfucker! 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the heros have nowhere to go?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "That Which Survives" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Quagmire." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss fake women and real monsters. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where tripped tachyons cause temporal troubles?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Tommorow's Yesterday" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Synchrony." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss sassy computers and freeze liquid shooters.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where it's secretly... ::mask pull:: OLD MAN WITHERS!? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Corbomite Maneuver" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Grotesque." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss smart bluffs and clay busts.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where exemplars are exposed to expository examinations? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Spectre of A Gun" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Home Again." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss yee haws and yeah naws.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.                    RAW HIDE

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where you thought they wore gray sweatpants but it was actually abount sports? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Bread and Circuses" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Unnatural." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss sadiators, strikeouts, and slacks.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where people's whole person gets pilfered? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Lights of Zetar" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Badlaa." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss two boring episodes, pliancy, and b holes.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.                                  ... this is the sing that doesn't end 

BONUS CONTENT! After recording our "Oops, All Nazis!" epiosde we thought we'd let off some steam by watching Dean bust a cap in a revived (and annoying) Adolf. We thought it would be a good tidbit to tide the feed over until we release more full episodes next month. Thanks for still being here! -PB --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.   

CONTENT WARNING: Obviously, by title we discuss Nazis this episode and also genocide, anti-semitism, fascism, racism, war, and hate-based violence. We encourage you to use your own descretion as to how much you want to engage with these topics right now. Take care of yourself, you are worth it!  Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where filthy fascists get fantastically felled? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Patterns of Force" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Kaddish." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss how Nazis are bad, no matter the planet.  --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where dieties can get die-DEEZ?!  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Who Mours For Adonais" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Improbable." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss shitty gods and knowing dem odds.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where crazed crowds cause catastrophe?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Return of the Arcons" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Familiar." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss salt and assault.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where protagonists pulverize protocols?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Apple" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episodes "Nisei" and "731." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss first kisses and writing misses.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where subject suffer solitary sicknesses?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Mark of Gideon" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Salvage." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss spinning seductresses and metal mad men.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where known actors knowingly act and make their actions known?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Friday's Child" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Drive." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss successful slaps and cross-country calamity.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where you must ponder the painful predicament of it's production?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Spock's Brain" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Babylon." Join Stella and Erin as we go through all the stages of grief discussing these episodes, including acceptance.   --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters show immense altruism in the face of pervasive peril?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Empath" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Rush." Join Stella and Erin as we hurry up and feeeeeeeeel! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where there characters have a lot of North vs. South coming out their mouths?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Savage Curtain" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Field Where I Died." Put yourself into a state of hypnosis and join Stella and Erin as we discuss past life thinkin' and weird Space Lincoln. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts. 

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where flirtatious flowers and funky fungi pacify the protagonists with pharmaceutic phenomina?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "This Side of Paradise" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Field Trip." Pour yourself a cold, souther-style mint julep and join Stella and Erin as we discuss gross slime and even grosser EMOOTIONS. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and one episode from The X-Files that fits a previously chosen cinematic theme, watch them together, and share their feelings! Alongside producer Bobby Hoffman, they discuss their first impressions, how the episodes fit into the larger fan lore, and fascinating behind-the-scenes facts.