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The X-Files: Roland  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 23

Scully and Mulder are called to the Mahan Washington Institute of Technology, in Colson, Washington, to investigate the death of a propulsion research scientist who had gotten locked into a wind tunnel with a turbine engine, both of which were then activated via the lab's computer, though there was no one else in the lab at the time but a janitor with an I.Q. of 70.
posted by orange swan on Mar 19, 2020 - 3 comments

The X-Files: Born Again  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 22

Mulder and Scully go to Buffalo to inquire into the case of a police detective who was thrown through a precinct interrogation room window at a time when there was no one else in the room but an eight-year-old girl.
posted by orange swan on Mar 18, 2020 - 3 comments

The X-Files: Tooms  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 21

In a sequel to the Squeeze episode, Tooms is paroled despite Mulder's objections, and Assistant Director Walter Skinner orders Scully to use more orthodox methods of investigation in her work on the X-Files.
posted by orange swan on Mar 17, 2020 - 4 comments

The X-Files: Darkness Falls  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 20

Mulder and Scully go to Olympia National Forest in Washington State to investigate the disappearance of an entire logging team and two federal Forest Service officials.
posted by orange swan on Mar 16, 2020 - 6 comments

The X-Files: Shapes  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 19

Mulder and Scully go to Montana to investigate the fatal shooting of a young Native American man by a white rancher, who swears he thought he was shooting at some sort of ferocious animal.
posted by orange swan on Mar 15, 2020 - 3 comments

The X-Files: Miracle Man  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 18

Scully and Mulder investigate a faith healing ministry in Tennessee after several unexplained sudden deaths occur among its attendants.
posted by orange swan on Mar 14, 2020 - 1 comment

The X-Files: Young at Heart  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 16

A killer whom Mulder helped capture and put in prison during his first assignment at the FBI, and who reportedly subsequently died in prison, suddenly reappears, and he is very much alive, on the loose, and out for revenge.
posted by orange swan on Mar 12, 2020 - 5 comments

The X-Files: Lazarus  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 15

When a bank robber named Warren James Dupre and an FBI agent named Jack Willis are both shot during Willis's and Scully's attempt to stop a bank robbery, only Willis survives, but he seems to be taking a less than professional approach towards finding Dupre's wife and partner in crime, Lula Philips.
posted by orange swan on Mar 11, 2020 - 1 comment

The X-Files: Gender Bender  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 14

A string of deaths of those who have just had sex with a gender changing stranger lead Mulder and Scully to Massachusetts, where they investigate a reclusive Amish-like sect known as the Kindred.
posted by orange swan on Mar 10, 2020 - 6 comments

The X-Files: Fire  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 12

Phoebe Green, an ex of Mulder's from his Oxford days, asks Mulder to look into a string of deaths by spontaneous combustion.
posted by orange swan on Mar 8, 2020 - 11 comments

The X-Files: Eve  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 11

Scully and Mulder look into the case of two men, one in Connecticut, one in California, who died in exactly the same way at exactly the same time, and who each left behind an eight-year-old daughter.
posted by orange swan on Mar 7, 2020 - 4 comments

The X-Files: Space  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 9

Mulder and Scully are asked to come to Houston to look into technically inexplicable damage to a space shuttle that is on the verge of launching.
posted by orange swan on Mar 5, 2020 - 6 comments

The X-Files: Ghost in the Machine  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 7

A former colleague of Mulder's asks for his help with a case involving a CEO who was electrocuted in his tech company's computerized bathroom.
posted by orange swan on Mar 3, 2020 - 10 comments

The X-Files: Shadows  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 6

Scully and Mulder are called to Philadelphia to investigate the medically inexplicable deaths of two men who had attacked a young secretary at a bank machine, only to be found dead hours later with their throats crushed from the inside.
posted by orange swan on Mar 2, 2020 - 5 comments

The X-Files: The Jersey Devil  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 5

Scully and Mulder go to Atlantic City to investigate the case of a partially eaten body found in the nearby woods.
posted by orange swan on Mar 1, 2020 - 3 comments

The X-Files: Squeeze  Rewatch   Season 1, Ep 3

Scully and Mulder pick up the slimy yellow trail of a serial killer who attacks his victims in seemingly secure locations and removes their livers... at 30-year intervals.
posted by orange swan on Feb 28, 2020 - 11 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 35

The defenders of Kepler, West Virginia continue their desperate struggle for survival. A world away, a softly spoken truth reverberates down a subterranean chasm. The Pine Guard's destiny waits below. The penultimate episode of the Amnesty campaign.
posted by Tevin on Sep 12, 2019 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 34

Storm and fury overtake Kepler, West Virginia. Pieces of an ancient puzzle move closer together. The survivors of Sylvain's fall take shelter. The source of an unimaginable power is revealed.
posted by Tevin on Aug 22, 2019 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 33

The Department of Unexplained Phenomena's grip on Kepler's topside begins to loosen as The Pine Guard attempts to infiltrate their compound. A deadline approaches. The Quell is waiting.
posted by Tevin on Aug 8, 2019 - 3 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 32

The allied forces of Kepler, WV finish their preparations for the daunting task that lies before them. As the sun sets over the shattered mountain above, wheels are put into motion.
posted by Tevin on Aug 1, 2019 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 31

In the wake of prophetic new information, the Pine Guard's plan to save both of their worlds undergoes an ambitious revision. To pull it off, they'll have to forge more than a few uneasy alliances.
posted by Tevin on Jul 12, 2019 - 10 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 30

As the town of Kepler recovers from an environmental disaster, the Pine Guard catch up with a long absent former member. A harrowing vision propels them into one final hunt; but can they bring potential allies together in time to stave off annihilation?
posted by Tevin on Jun 28, 2019 - 8 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 29

One last Lunar Interlude. As Kepler recovers from the devastation of the last hunt, the Pine Guard reflects on the events that brought them to their final confrontation.
posted by Tevin on Jun 13, 2019 - 16 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Live in San Jose!

THE YEAR IS 20XX. Organic organisms have all but been erased from the face of Faerun. Today, a small band of resistance fighters will execute their final operation to topple their robot overlords. They will be joined by three goobers who have no idea where they are, or what's going on, or anything, really.
posted by Tevin on May 16, 2019 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 27

The Pine Guard is scattered, in more ways than one. Kepler's long-held secrets are coming to light over the course of a single evening. Their foe is beginning to take shape, but how much farther will they fall before they can stop it? Duck pushes the panic button. Aubrey confronts her past. Ned holds onto what little he has left.
posted by Tevin on May 3, 2019 - 9 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 25

Our heroes try to contain the spread of information through the citizens of Kepler, and try to keep their overeager allies in check. Aubrey gets stonewalled. Duck fights destiny. Ned says farewell to an old friend.
posted by Tevin on Apr 12, 2019 - 10 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 24

The Pine Guard are scattered to the wind as their shape-shifting target wreaks havoc around Kepler. Duck tells the truth. Aubrey wields her mightiest magic yet. Ned just tries to stay alive.
posted by Tevin on Mar 21, 2019 - 4 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 23

The Pine Guard face off against their shapeshifting quarry in precariously tight quarters, while their long-guarded secret inches closer toward the light. Aubrey joins the feds, Duck puts his board to work. Ned goes digital.
posted by Tevin on Feb 22, 2019 - 4 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 21

A new threat to Kepler, West Virginia makes itself known — both to the Pine Guard, and to a group less patient with its wanton destruction. Duck plays detective. Aubrey does some counseling. Ned gets seen.
posted by nubs on Jan 25, 2019 - 5 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty — Episode 20

A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard catch their breath after a hectic, fateful hunt. Ned goes car shopping. Aubrey confesses to her misdeed. Duck meets a kindred spirit.
posted by Tevin on Jan 10, 2019 - 14 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 19

With an apocalyptic calamity looming over Kepler, the Pine Guard make their final preparations, and march to battle against a stationary, reality-twisting foe. Aubrey speaks to oblivion. Ned gets a taste of his own medicine. Duck says goodbye.
posted by Tevin on Dec 6, 2018 - 12 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 18

The Pine Guard are dialing into the identity of the abomination that's been terrorizing Kepler with accidental mayhem. But will prying eyes and woodland brawls prevent them from finally cracking the case? Duck reminisces with an old friend. Ned goes on a walk with a new friend. Aubrey threatens a rival.
posted by Tevin on Nov 19, 2018 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 16

With another accidental catastrophe averted, The Pine Guard catch their breath and split up to take care of some mid-Hunt business. Aubrey takes some magic lessons. Ned reflects on his larcenous past. Duck makes use of the In-fur-mary.
posted by Tevin on Oct 9, 2018 - 10 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 15

The Pine Guard meet the voice on the other end of the prophetic phone calls, and receive a new, even more dire warning of impending disaster. Duck makes some friends in the forest. Aubrey eyes some eyeglasses. Ned hits the brakes.
posted by Tevin on Sep 8, 2018 - 8 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 14

A mysterious caller has warned the Pine Guard of a disaster that will befall Kepler's citizens in mere minutes. Will they be able to prevent this impending calamity? And just who was on the other end of the telephone line? Duck rushes in. Aubrey flames on. Ned discovers the awful truth.
posted by Tevin on Aug 24, 2018 - 5 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 13

The holidays have descended upon Kepler, West Virginia. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, the Pine Guard prepares for the coming Abomination. Ned gets under the hood. Aubrey does some risky sleight of hand. Duck gets two fateful phone calls. (Thanks to Evan Palmer [@evantickles] for our new cover art!)
posted by Tevin on Aug 9, 2018 - 6 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 12

A Lunar Interlude. The Pine Guard and the residents of Amnesty Lodge take a well-earned break at a local winter recreation hotspot. Aubrey meets the Hornets. Duck reveals soupy secrets. Ned logs onto the InterNed.
posted by Tevin on Jul 12, 2018 - 14 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 11

The Pine Guard arrive at an unlikely battleground, and face off against their shapeshifting foe. With an ominous vision predicting catastrophe, can they conquer the abomination before meeting their end in a watery grave? Aubrey taps into something new. Duck takes flight. Ned goes for a night swim.
posted by Tevin on Jun 29, 2018 - 5 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 9

In order to defeat the abomination plaguing the waters of Kepler, the Pine Guard must first take an otherworldly field trip. Duck becomes a flyboy. Aubrey wants to touch a crystal. Ned makes his television debut. Additional music: http://www.purple-planet.com/
posted by Tevin on May 31, 2018 - 7 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 8

The Pine Guard's prey proves too elusive for them to take down with their usual methods, forcing them to turn to outside help. Like ... FAR outside. Ned fights his reflexes. Aubrey flames out. Duck gets his victory fanfare.
posted by Tevin on May 3, 2018 - 14 comments

Podcast: The Adventure Zone: Amnesty - Episode 7

The Pine Guard heads to the scene of last night's attack to gather valuable intel about the latest abomination -- but end up finding much, much more than they bargained for. Aubrey sees the unseen. Duck helps with the laundry. Ned takes a dive.
posted by Tevin on Apr 20, 2018 - 17 comments

The X-Files: Plus One  Season 11, Ep 3

A spate of deaths in which victims are plagued by their own doppelgangers leads Mulder and Scully to a pair of twins playing a dangerous game. Mulder, to Scully: "you and I are gonna jump on I-95 South this morning and get back to our bread and butter." [Yes, it's a Monster of the Week episode!] [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Jan 18, 2018 - 14 comments

Supernatural: Just My Imagination  Season 11, Ep 8

A bubbly, rainbow suspendered friend from Sam's childhood comes to him for help when a unicorn is murdered.
posted by brundlefly on Dec 3, 2015 - 10 comments

Supernatural: Plush  Season 11, Ep 7

The incredibly awesome Sheriff Hanscum asks the Winchester boys to help out with a case involving a bunny mask-wearing murderer.
posted by brundlefly on Nov 18, 2015 - 12 comments

Ripper Street?

Period costume police procedural exploring the beginnings of modern forensics and detectoring .. detectiving .. (ugh, whatever) set in Whitechapel England 1889, months after the last Jack the Ripper killing. [more inside]
posted by porpoise on Mar 29, 2015 - 6 comments

Supernatural: Hibbing 911  Season 10, Ep 8

Sheriff Jody Mills is forced to attend a sheriff's retreat and teams up with Sheriff Donna Hanscum when mostly consumed bodies start piling up in town. [more inside]
posted by brundlefly on Dec 4, 2014 - 14 comments

Supernatural: Ask Jeeves  Season 10, Ep 6

The Winchester boys are surprised to discover that the late Bobby Singer has been named a beneficiary in an heiress' will. When they show up for the reading of the will they're even more surprised to discover themselves in a deadly game of "Clue".
posted by brundlefly on Nov 19, 2014 - 15 comments

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