X-Treks

What episode of your favorite sci-fi TV show also brings in an element of the mystical, fantastical, or just blatantly theatrical art of magic to the forefront?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Catspaw," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "The Amazing Maleeni."

Can the X-Trekkies remain cool cats in the face of such spectacle, or will they lose their heads? You won't have to twist our arms to find out.

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

What episode of your favorite sci-fi TV show properly illustrates the horrors of humanoid military conflict?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "A Taste of Armageddon" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Kitten." Lopsided in title, yes, but not in social commentary!

War, what IS it good for? Episodes for this podcast, apparently.

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Which episode from your favorite TV show gives a sense of altered reality and perspective? (Or just references Alice In Wonderland directly and also rules?)

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Shore Leave" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Monday."

It's two top-tier episodes from each show in a podcast, so nice you could relax and listen to it twice! (Or has it been three times, or thirty, OH LOOK I FOUND A GUN!)

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Space...the final frontier... it's out there. Which episode of your favorite show depicts the exploration and impact of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Changeling" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Space." (Just ... "Space"? Really? Nice work Carter.)

Join us as Stella and Erin face off against rogue probes and possessed astronauts. Will they land safely, or will these episodes wipe their memory banks?

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenCW

What's the episode of your favorite show in which EVERYTHING goes completely batcrap crazy?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Naked Time" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Fight Club."

Swords, songs, sewers, and submissions! Grab an extra scoop of ice cream and watch out for broken glass as we give in to the total chaos of these episodes.

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenCW

Have an episode of your favorite show that doesn't quite stand the test of time or societal progress?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Paradise Syndrome," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Excelsis Dei."

Can the X-Trekkers find the joy and love in these truly misguided episodes, or are these missteps enough to spoil their favorite shows for good?

(Spoilers: We're good at podcasting!)

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

What episode of your favorite TV show shows your One True Pairing truly pairing?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Amok Time" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Triangle."

It's ships on ships on spaceships and sea ships!

Subtitle: (Men Grunting)

#SuckItStonn

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenCW

Even seen a gif from a tv show your friend loves and wondered about the context?

For Stella Cheeks, it's Mulder falling off his chair from the X-Files episode "Small Potatoes," and for Erin Cline, it's Captain Kirk's wide-eyed surprise face from Star Trek TOS episode "Turnabout Intruder."

What happens when they learn that their mystery gif picks lead to a surprise body-swap theme? File your nails and wag your tails while we find out together!

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

Which episode of your favorite TV show would you say is an undiscovered gem?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Galileo Seven" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Sunshine Days."

Will these oft overlook episodes prove charming to a new viewer, or will they fly through the roof only to burn up on re-entry?

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC

What episode of your favorite TV show gets way too deep? Weighty ideas and sci-fi go hand-in-hand; it's so hard to choose just one!

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Musings Of A Cigarette Smoking Man."

Will these galaxy brain takes change Erin and Stella's worlds, or are these edgelords more than just a little dull? Only Ronald knows for sure.

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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.

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Follow The X-Treks Crew

Twitter: @X-TreksPod @Stella_Cheeks @Haberdasher9k

Instagram: @NYDErnGenC