X-Treks

What episode of your favorite TV show do you watch when you want a sweet sci-fi treat?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Trouble With Tribbles" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Hollywood A.D."

Will the X-Trekkers enjoy one another's offerings for this self-indulgent banquet?

(Spoilers: So much, we almost die of laughter. Qapla'!)

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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

Does your favorite TV show have an episode that was notable for being banned from being re-run because of it's content?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Plato's Stepchildren" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Home."

Will the X-Trekkers flee in the face of these icky, creepy, and shocking episodes like so many network TV censors, or will the Spooky 30's prevail? (Spoilers: We got this.)

Also, note the content warning at the beginning! Please take care of yourself!

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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

Your favorite sci-fi series probably has a ton of cool scary monsters and aliumbs, and sure, most of them are evil incarnate, but what about the misunderstood ones? The monsters that just need a little human compassion?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Horta in the Star Trek TOS episode "The Devil In The Dark" and for Erin Cline, it's The Great Mutato in the X-Files episode "The Post-Modern Prometheus".

How monstrous can these creatures get before they test our empathy? Does the fear of judgment from society justify their actions? Anyone else really craving an omelet? PAIN!

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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's the WORST episode of your favorite TV show?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Miri," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Gender Bender."

Join our X-Trekkers in discussing the biggest missteps in these beloved franchises as they work to better understand what makes these shows good (and how little of it is in 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: @NYDErnGenC

If someone asked you what the best episode of your favorite tv show was, what would you pick?

For Stella Cheeks, it's "A Balance of Terror" from Star Trek TOS, and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Bad Blood."

It's false bites, and space fights, canceled weddings, and vibrating beddings as our X-Trekkers experience the best episodes for the first time!

Note: No one was drugged during the recording of this episode.

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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

This week our intrepid X-Trekkers trade the beginnings of each series on their quest to share their favorite TV shows with one another.

Stella Cheeks chooses the Star Trek TOS episodes "The Menagerie I & II" and Erin Cline presents the X-Files episode "The Pilot" for discussion.

Will our heroes survive the charming but turbulent starts of these shows, or will they be forever lost in grave-sized plot holes and dramatic recastings? (No podcasters were physically harmed in the making of this show.)

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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

Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nydproductions

What episode of your favorite TV show would you show your best friend to get them into it?

For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "City On The Edge Of Forever" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose."

It's the first episode of X-Treks. Will Erin & Stella like each other's favorite show? Or is this podcast doomed from the start? (Spoiler: It's not doomed.)

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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

Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/nydproductions

Join Not Your Demographic's Erin Cline & Stella Cheeks as they introduce each other to their favorite fandoms one episode at a time!

From the team that brought you Not Your Demographic comes X-Treks! A podcast where Stella Cheeks & Erin Cline introduce each other to their favorite fandoms one episode at a time.

Coming this Labor Day!