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We Want To Believe: An X-Files Podcast

Helen Werner and Liz Holden
X-Files
The X-Files
Drake Hotel
Black Oil
UFO
Mars
War Of the Coprophages
Chicago
Mighty Millie Novak
Faith
Teso Dos Bichos
Science
The List
Lady In Red
Cryptids
Tattoo Culture
Lady In Black
Abductions
Jose Chung
Men In Black

Sisters, scientists, and lifelong X-Files fans. Join bioarcheologist Helen and physicist Liz each week as they discuss the science and culture behind each X-Files episode. Come for the science and 90s nostalgia, stay for the detours into absurdity.

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Find more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.com

Follow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePod

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Now with bonus content!

💚👽💚👽💚

Find more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.com

Follow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePod

Email us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style experiences ... more

YouTube

Now with bonus content!

💚👽💚👽💚

Find more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.com

Follow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePod

Email us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style experiences ... more

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With new bonus content! (And trust me, you really need to hear this bonus content.)

💚👽💚👽💚

Find more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.com

Follow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePod

Email us with your questi... more

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Katie Lupo
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Independent researcher/engineer, focuses on microscopy
Episode: 100 - Popcorn ("Synchrony")
Dr. Matt Siegler
Planetary scientist with expertise in Mars exploration
Planetary Science Institute / University of Hawaii
Episode: Summer Rerun: Mars!
Mallory Marlowe
Author of Love and Other Conspiracies, she has a fascination with aliens and paranormal themes.
Self-published author
Episode: 66 - A Violent Suitcase-throwing Machine ("War of the Coprophages")

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Helen Werner
Host with a science background, frequently described as a scientist or researcher with a focus on biology/archeology; collaborates with a science-minded co-host.
Liz Holden
Co-host with a physics background; frequent references to science education and research in discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Such a delight to listen to!

    Helen and Liz are the perfect hosts! They have a great rapport, are so funny together, and are both so knowledgeable about their respective fields. I honestly have only watched a few episodes of the X-Files, but I love hearing their stories and thoughts so much that it’s a blast anyways! If you’re a fan of shows like My Favorite Murder, where the hosts’ personalities and storytelling really shine, I think you’ll like this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natsukosuzu
    United States4 years ago
  • Bringing the Science of X-File to Life!

    Loved it! I kept trying to interject, forgetting I was not really there! You are both such brilliant scientist but still down to earth and you make the science fun and interesting. Now I want to watch it all over again with you guys! You made me think back to when I first starting watching X-Files. I was in junior high, my mom loved the show, so she let us all watch it. We would all pile in her bed (cause we were scared) and watch it together as a family! Can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kattrav
    United States4 years ago
  • Women Scientists are Rad Babes!

    Scully Effect in all it’s glory! I love that you guys bring your different scientific backgrounds to the table when dissecting (no pun intended) the episode! I have listened to a few X-files podcasts in my day, and this one felt like I was hanging out with you guys, who are now celebrities! Zach did an excellent job on sound and you guys were awesome! Looking forward to the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktravis11
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts' chemistry makes the show feel like a conversation with smart friends.
Clear science explanations paired with entertaining pop-culture detours.
Listeners praise the hosts' versatility and depth, with high engagement on guest previews and science topics.

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55 - Chicago!
Q: If we were to have a ghostly encounter with a ghost, is there a particular ghost of someone famous or somebody that we'd like to encounter?
Helen contemplates someone non-threatening like Betty White, while Liz suggests they wouldn't mind meeting someone with historical significance but emphasizes the need for more contemporary figures to have a communicable conversation.

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This show pairs two science-minded sisters who are lifelong X-Files fans to unpack episodes through a scientific and cultural lens. The hosts blend detailed episode analysis with accessible explanations of biology, physics, and related trivia, while layering in personal anecdotes, pop culture detours, and nostalgia for the 90s. Across episodes, they explore how scientific concepts and real-world research intersect with the series' mythology, often inviting humor and curiosity into deep dives on memory, perception, and belief. Notable appeal includes the hosts' clear expertise, thoughtful guest previews, and a playful, nerdy rapport that makes even complex topics approachable for a broad audience. Episodes frequently thread in behind-the-sce... more

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