A behind-the-scenes podcast about the making of The X-Files. Scientist and fan of the series, Shaun O'Boyle, interviews people who worked on the series, the films, and all the other projects that make up the expanded X-Files universe, like the comics, games, collectibles, and books. Each episode explores the work, talent, skills, and creativity that goes into making great television, and all the things we love as fans.
creator of The X-Files, Chris Carter | on the mythology and future of the series
Chris Carter created the greatest television series of all time (this is my podcast, I can say this). He is a producer, director and writer, and in 1993 he introduced the world to Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, and The X-Files. The X-Files (so far) has spanned 218 episodes, 11 seasons, and two movies; and I have no doubt that there will be more. He also created Millennium, Harsh Realm, and (frankly, brilliant) The Lone Gunmen (along with Vince Gilligan, John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz). I got to chat with Chris (!) about his approach to writing the mythology of The X-Files, how science shaped the series, the new Director’s Cut of I Want To Believe, and his upcoming movie with Dori Carter, Queens For A Day. We also spoke about the My Struggle series in seasons 10 and 11, and how they set up the future of The X-Files.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Script voiced by Maurice JK (https://mauricejk.com/).
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/)
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/), under CC BY 3.0 Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
18 Jul 2026
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15 Jul 2026
game producer, Phil Peters
Phil Peters is the producer and designer of The X-Files Game, developed by HyperBole Studios and released by Fox Interactive in 1998 for PC (Windows 95 and Mac OS) and 1999 for Playstation. In this full motion video (FMV) point-and-click adventure, you play as Special Agent Craig Willmore (portrayed brilliantly by the late Jordan Lee Williams), and alongside some of our favourite characters from the series. Phil is now a professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida, and he joined me on the podcast to tell me all about how the game was made.
I was also joined by my friend Dinara Tengri, author and creator of the Fandom X Archive podcast, a fantastic exploration of the early days of X-Files fandom. Dinara recently played The X-Files Game and shared her perspective on playing it with friends, almost 30 years after its release.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/)
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/), under CC BY 3.0 Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
6 Jul 2026
actor, Dakota House
Dakota House is an actor who played Eric Hosteen in the season two finale, Anasazi, and the opening episode of season three, The Blessing Way. Dakota also played Trevor 'Teevee' Tenia on the long-running series, North of 60. I spoke with Dakota about his time on The X-Files, and what led him to set up Going M.I.L.E.S., an arts-led initiative to provide mentorship and support to Indigenous young people.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/)
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/), under CC BY 3.0 Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
2 Apr 2026
cinematographer, Craig Wrobleski
Craig Wrobleski is a cinematographer whose television work includes Fargo, The Twilight Zone, The Umbrella Academy, Wayward, and season 11 of The X-Files. As director of photography on all ten episodes, he shaped the look and feel of the season through camera, lighting, and composition. Craig joined me on the podcast to talk about his creative process, to share stories from the set, and to chat about the iconic X-Files aesthetic.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/)
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/), under CC BY 3.0 Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
8 Feb 2026
actor, Tara Buck
Tara Buck is an actor who appeared in The X-Files as Blueberry, in the season 7 episode, Orison. In this sequel to season 2’s Irresistible, Blueberry met Donnie Pfaster at a truck stop diner, before taking a car journey that would seal her fate. Tara also played the iconic character, Ginger, in True Blood, starred alongside fellow X-Files actor Beth Grant in Great Plains, and has appeared in shows like The Orville, Shameless, Criminal Minds, and Prime Suspect. Tara joined me on the podcast to share her experiences of playing Blueberry, and her process as an actor.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie, under CC BY 3.0 Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
14 Dec 2025
props master, Ken Hawryliw
Props master Ken Hawryliw recounts his experiences designing iconic props for The X-Files and other shows in an interview with Shaun O'Boyle, offering insights into creativity and filmmaking.
28 Sept 2025
editor, Eleanor Infante
Film and television editor Eleanor Infante discusses her editing process and shares stories from her time working on season 11 of The X-Files in an interview with Shaun O'Boyle.
14 Jul 2025
science advisor, Dr Anne Simon
Virologist Dr. Anne Simon discusses the interplay between real science and the X-Files with host Shaun O'Boyle, exploring the show's impact on scientists and the challenges facing scientific research in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
storyboard artist, Gabriel Hardman
Storyboard artist Gabriel Hardman discusses his work on the X-Files movie and shares insights into his creative process in an interview with host Shaun O'Boyle.
9 Mar 2025
filmmakers, Carly Blake and Lauren Krattiger
Lauren Krattiger and Carly Blake are the filmmakers behind the epic documentary project, The X-Files Fan Retrospective. They have been interviewing cast and crew (around 100 now!) to capture the history of the show, as well as personal stories on what it was like to be part of that history. Lauren and Carly joined me on this episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder, to share their own X-Files stories, and to tell us what goes in to creating an epic project like this.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/music), under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
31 Jan 2025
actor, Angelo Vacco
Angelo Vacco is an actor who appeared on screen in four episodes of The X-Files (F. Emasculata, Talitha Cumi, Milagro, and Improbable). Angelo also worked as a production assistant on the series from season 2 to 9, and as a voice actor on seasons 10 and 11. For the past few years, Angelo has been sharing photos from the set as My Life on X-Files, and he joined us on this episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder to share some stories about his time on the show.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/music), under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
13 Dec 2024
academic and author, Dr Bethan Jones
Dr Bethan Jones is an academic and author of The Truth is Still Out There: Thirty Years of The X-Files (which is brilliant, and available in bookshops now). Bethan does lots of interesting research and scholarship on fan culture, cult television, online fan spaces, and fan fiction. In episode 3 of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder, Bethan talks about the cultural impact of The X-Files, the evolution of the fandom, and some of our favourite Darin Morgan episodes.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/music), under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
21 Nov 2024
author, Paul Terry
Paul Terry is the author of The X-Files: The Official Archives, a carefully curated and beautifully produced collection of FBI case files. In the second episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder, Paul describes his creative process and shares his experience of exploring boxes of X-Files props and artefacts to assemble the first volume of the archives—Cryptids, Biological Anomalies, and Parapsychic Phenomena.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/music), under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
31 Oct 2024
costume designer, Katrina McCarthy
Katrina McCarthy was the lead costume designer on The X-Files season 11, and worked in the costume department on the original run of the series and on Fight The Future. In this first episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder, Katrina shares stories from her time on the show, insights on the creative process, and the inspirations behind some of most iconic looks of season 11.
Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle.
Episode notes at heydannyitsmulder.com (https://www.heydannyitsmulder.com/).
Music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/music), under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.
19 Sept 2024
introducing Hey Danny, It's Mulder.
Hey, Danny, it’s Mulder is a new audio series exploring The X-Files Universe—from the original television series to the board games, the video games to the comics, the posters to the audio dramas, the movies to the collectibles. In each episode, we meet someone who helped make The X-Files Universe happen. We speak with designers, writers, artists, producers and people with skills and talents that helped what we remember when we think about The X-Files. Ultimately, this is a podcast about all the little things that turn a show into a pop culture phenomenon.
Who has been a guest on Hey Danny, It's Mulder.
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Ken Hawryliw
Eleanor Infante
Dr Anne Simon
Gabriel Hardman
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100
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Quality
8
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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