X-Treks

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. 

Does your podcast have an episode where it celebrates crawling it's way back from the void to finish it's third season? For Stella Cheeks, it's "X-Treks" and for Erin Cline it's "X-Treks!" Join Stella, Erin, and Bobby as we discuss making it through season 3 of the podcast and look forward to the FINAL SEASON of the show! The link for the Baddie Breakdown spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_L-t3cx4u_QF_uG1DdZf27X1hd3ziOMJG4azs8KgB0M/edit?usp=sharing  Thanks so much for being on this journey with us!   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 auld acquaintances be not so forgot?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Conscience of the King" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Paper Hearts." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss just some of the truly awful* things men do when given power. *Please take heed of the content warning at the beginning of the episode. We care about you and think you should care about you too.  --- 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 the haves and have-nots have it out?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Cloud Minders" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Hell Money." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss some bad hats and some great actors!  --- 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 get an eerie, icky sick or somesort?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Omega Glory" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "F. Emasculata." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss which is more gross, jungle pus or jingoism!  --- 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 main character does some main character type behavior?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Wink of An Eye" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Vienen." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss touchin' things and jumpin' on things like only our sweet baby boys can!  --- 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 sworn enemies swap support to secure safety... and it's hottttt?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Day of The Dove" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episodes "Tunguska" and "Termina."  Join Stella and Erin as we discuss sweaty makeup, slick plot threads, and just how much Scottie ffffuuuuuuuuucks!   --- 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 go all "Huh? Whuh?! WHAT DID I DO?!?!" For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Wolf In The Fold" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "John Doe."  Join Stella and Erin as we discuss strip club etiquette, good bad makeup, and argue over what makes you a ghost vs. an alien!   --- 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 people's minds.. get like... controlled? (You can tell it's been awhile.)   For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Dagger of The Mind" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Pusher."  Join Stella and Erin for the longest X-Treks episode yet! We are compelled by external forces to discuss sneaky fake baby-women and respecting the courage to take a good kicking while also driving up the search analytics for the term "Jason Alexander CSI."   --- 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. 

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programing with a super fun and informative interview with academic and X-Files super fan Dr. Bethan Jones! Dr. Jones came on the show to discuss her new book The Truth is Still Out There: Thirty Years of The X-Files and if there are two things Erin & Stella love it's geeking out about their favotire fandoms and reading academic texts outside of grad school!    Pre-Order the book here (or whereever books are sold): https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/the-x-files-the-truth-is-still-out-there Follow Dr. Bethan Jones here: https://twitter.com/memories_child?lang=en    --- 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. --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where abnormal abilities obliterate unprepared entites?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Alternative Factor" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Syzygy."  Join Stella and Erin as we discuss weird beards, buisness savvy astrologers, and a summary that we almost never got out of!  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC  

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where past paramores perpetrate perils? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "What Little Girls Are Made Of" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Rain King."  Join Stella and Erin and BABY GENE as we discuss suspicious rock shapes, suspicious hail shapes, and all the relationships these characters escape.    --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC Friendship, erincline, fandom, geek, nerd, nostalgia, nydproductions, recap, sciencefiction, scifi, shipping, startrek, stellacheeks, television, xfiles  

Does your favorite sci-fi show have ANOTHER episode that you love but just doesn't fit the VERY loose thematic format of your podcast? TREAT YOURSELF! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Squire of Gothos" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Je Souhaite."  Join Stella and Erin for some wish fullfillment, tangent entanglement, and tactical slapping. Our treat! --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode that oNlY tRuE gAmErZ wOuLd UnDeRsTaNd?! No?! N00b.  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Gamesters of Triskelion" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "First Person Shooter."  Join Stella and Erin for some MMMOOORRRTTAAAALLLLL COMMBBAAAAATTT! Sometimes, it just doesn't have to be that deep. (↓→+punch = KissPunch Special Move)  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode that attempts to deal with the subject of The Vietnam War? NO?! Well THESE shows do! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "A Private Little War" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Sleeper."  Join Stella and Erin (and Stella and Erin) as we discuss these episodes. There will be no alliteration jokes on this one. We're back! --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC  

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where killer kids cause casualties?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "And The Children Shall Lead" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Calusari."  No need to run and catch that train, Stella and Erin are here to plant the flag into this preteen patricide pandemonium podcast!   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a major character contracts a cruddy critical condition? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enemy Within" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Plus One."  Join Stella and Erin as we discuss unearned romances, unearned cures, big game beheadings, and better character arcs.   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where.. huh? What? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP I'M VERY OLD NOW! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Deadly Years" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Dod Kalm."  Join Stella and Erin as we travel down this mortal coil at lightspeed with two tales of pickled protagonists with elderly ennui.   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a dastardly doubles deal out disaster and death?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enemy Within" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Plus One."  Join Stella and Erin (and Stella and Erin) as we discuss space dogs,  thrown dookie, cold men, and hangmen.   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a roaving group of performers are privy to peril?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Way To Eden" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Humbug."  Join Stella and Erin as we discuss herberts, hoaxes, music and (fiji) mermaids! We reach, you gaffs.  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where nefarious nosferatu carniverate characters?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Man Trap" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "3."  Nailing the theme so far in season 3, join Stella and Erin for a feast of salt tablets and blood bread! --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where asshole automatons attempt to overtake and overthrow?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "I, Mudd" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Rm9sbG93ZXJz."  We're back with two bangers! Join Stella and Erin as they evade drone and clones with Mulder and Bones. (Bobby was sick, he's better now) --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi mashup podcast have an episode where they wrap-up their second season? For Stella Cheeks it's this podcast, and for Erin Cline it's THIS PODCAST! Join us as we look back on questionable theme picks, everlasting friendships, and so very much screaming. Are you Duane Barry enough to wrap-up X-Treks season 2 with us? Sit down, have some green! --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where they try and force some characters and themes from another cancelled (or nonexistent) show on you?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Assignment: Earth" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Millennium."  It's the last regular episode of our second season! Join Stella and Erin as we discuss forced IP synergy, sexy cat ladies, how non-canon lore do be out there, and a real life baby! (Gene's spinoff podcast will be a wild success.)  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter antagonistic authority figures or corrupt slimy superiors? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Zero Sum."  Join Erin and Stella for an episode that has everything: BEES, Scotty in a tube of sparks, more BEES, Skinner in his undies, kids getting swarmed by BEES, floating super powerful planet devouring sex toys, Skinner in a tight shirt doing demolition work to find BEES, Moby Dick in Space, Skinner almost kissing several coworkers....   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter (or ARE) strange creatures where they do not belong?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "By Any Other Name" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Firewalker".  Erin and Stella are back with dice that die and ancient spores shooting out of guys! Join us for two tales where the real invaders are humans and their feelings!  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter beings who live too long or seemingly forever (and are awful because of it)?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Requiem For Methuselah" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Nothing Lasts Forever".  **Exasperated scream warning for ~1:04:17** Join Stella and Erin as they grow ever more grateful they don't live forever or have to deal with anyone that does! FORGET.     --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter a mysterious being from another planet? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Metamorphosis" (and MANY others) and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Little Green Men" (and not as many but still like SEVERAL others).   Join Stella and Erin as they encounter a formless fraternizing cloud and an interstellar dj who wants to abduct you and make you listen to their mix tape!    --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters stumble into a situation and find that they are really into it. Like, REALLY into it?  For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Never Again".   Join Stella and Erin as they discuss entitled brats and psychotic tats with two episodes where characters think "Oops, I liked that!"  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where people seem to vanish with next to know trace? How do you know? Maybe they just never noticed?! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Immunity Syndrome" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Soft Light".   The Crew is exhausted and so is Tony Shalhoub, but @ErngenC and @Stella_Cheeks are just the stimulant we all need to deep dive into a duo of dark matter debacles.  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC Friendship, erincline, fandom, geek, nerd, nostalgia, nydproductions, recap, sciencefiction, scifi, shipping, startrek, stellacheeks, television, xfiles

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters disguise their true identities or even their ears to take down the enemy? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enterprise Incident" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Arcadia".  Espionage! Join @Stella_Cheeks and @ErngenC as they sneak around with pointy eared honeypots, colonizer trash monsters, and also a tulpa! --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where it's just.... really fucking cold? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "All Our Yesterdays" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Ice". Yeah! Nailing this theme!   Join Stella and Erin as they watch both the Federation and The Feds battle inner turmoil and frostbite alike. Remember, if you're cold so is your baby snake in a latex suit. Bring them inside.   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where someone get's a crime pinned on them that they didn't commit (even if it's only VERY briefly)? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Court Martial" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Fire". Revenge is in the air and jet fuel is in the paint as Stella and Erin figure out whodunnit and who didn't. That old friend? Your spicy ex? Just don't those trust computers or on which grave they had sex!  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have... Ok, you know what? We don't have to do this for this one. Kirk wears tight red pants and Mulder wears a red speedo at some point in these episodes. That's it. That's the theme. Do you need more?! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Charlie X" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Duane Barry" and "Ascension" (the red speedo happens in Duane Barry but I GUESS we care about the story as well).      Join Stella and Erin as they watch some ruby wrapped rumps and puce peens deal with all-powerful pubescent pissboys and insane enraged abducting abductees in an episode where we fully nail the theme!   --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters struggle with the immense weight of familial friction? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Journey To Babel" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Beyond The Sea".   Sad dads, mad lads, assassins and ghosts, egads! Join Erin and Stell as they untangle intergalactic espionage and ethereal investigations all sung to the tune of "Are You Proud of Me Now, Parents?" and just in time for the holiday weekend!  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where humanity grapples with it's own technological creations and the concept of what it means to be human? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Ultimate Computer" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Kill Switch".   Join Stella and Erin as they discuss what it means to be "living", if machines created by humans could ever be "perfect", and which characters truly don't care and just want these metal menaces to DIE! #wargames #badbotsgetshot  --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where mankind struggles with it's relationship to other animals whether they be invisible, alien, or intangible? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Arena" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Fearful Symmetry".   Tigers, Elephants, and Gorn! Oh, gosh! Join Stella and Erin as they watch space sensualists and spooky smolderers fight for mankind's dominance on the food chain. (Spoilers, humans ain't shit!)    --- 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.  --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k  Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the men are just like... the worst? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Is The In Truth No Beauty?" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Mulder And Scully Meet The Weremonster." Join Stella and Erin as they UGH and BLEH at these bros and their confidence issues. Don't Starfleet and the FBI have health plans that pay for therapy? Because they should. --- 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. --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters undergo a mental transference and trade physical forms with someone else? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Return To Tomorrow," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Dreamland 1 & 2." For real this time! On purpose! Join Stella and Erin as they discuss all the freaky Friday friction that ensues when our heroes have to barter for their bodies with self-important supreme beings and slimy government suit schemings. Oblivion together does not frighten this podcast. --- 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. --- Follow The X-Treks Crew Twitter: @nydproductions #xtrekspod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k Instagram: @NYDErnGenC