
Welcome to Beyond Buffering, where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs & Kristin Russo rewatch all of their favorite television shows that exist outside of the Buffyverse! In this feed you will find conversation on 90s classics such as The X-Files & My So-Called Life plus current favorites like Yellowjackets & Fallout!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTV & Film | |||

Welcome to The eX-Files, a Beyond Buffering podcast where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo cover The X-Files one episode at a time, spoiler free.
An episode we didn’t like at all and episode we kinda liked, actually!! Together in one pod we... more
Welcome to The eX-Files, a Beyond Buffering podcast where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo cover The X-Files one episode at a time, spoiler free.
Just another fat-sucking, misogynist vampire on the internet for your Thursday! It's Season 3,... more
Welcome to The eX-Files, a Beyond Buffering podcast where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo cover The X-Files one episode at a time, spoiler free.
Apart from Kristin learning more about flies and maggots, nearly everything else that we have ... more
Welcome to The eX-Files, a Beyond Buffering podcast where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo cover The X-Files one episode at a time, spoiler free.
A veritable smorgasbord of both psychics and Buffering jingles converge for one of The X-Files... more
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Came for the Buffy, stayed for that special feeling (of drinking in your living room with your best friends remembering why you once loved JTT and then figured out you also liked ladies).
If you don’t like the show you don’t have to keep watching it
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I love these ladies so much, but I came for the Ex-Files and there hasn’t been a new episode for a year, which is so disappointing.
It’s been a year…
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A discussion-centric show where two long-time hosts revisit beloved 90s and contemporary TV favorites, blending deep dives with witty banter. Episodes cover The X-Files, Fallout, Yellowjackets, Buffy-era staples, and related pop culture, often featuring production trivia, guest analyses, and personal recollections that illuminate how these shows age and resonate today. Listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, democratic dialogue between hosts, and a playful, inclusive vibe that makes complex topics approachable for fans and newcomers alike. A standout trait is the hosts' ability to weave nostalgic affection with sharp cultural critique, creating a sense of community for fellow enthusiasts.
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 114 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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