
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & FilmScience | |||

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