Hey Danny, It's Mulder | The Making of The X-Files

Shaun O'Boyle

A behind-the-scenes podcast about the making of The X-Files. Scientist and fan of the series, Shaun O'Boyle, interviews people who worked on the series, the films, and all the other projects that make up the expanded X-Files universe, like the comics, games, collectibles, and books. Each episode explores the work, talent, skills, and creativity that goes into making great television, and all the things we love as fans.

  1. Jul 26

    creator of The X-Files, Chris Carter | on the mythology and future of the series

    Chris Carter created the greatest television series of all time (this is my podcast, I can say this). He is a producer, director and writer, and in 1993 he introduced the world to Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, and The X-Files. The X-Files (so far) has spanned 218 episodes, 11 seasons, and two movies; and I have no doubt that there will be more. He also created Millennium, Harsh Realm, and (frankly, brilliant) The Lone Gunmen (along with Vince Gilligan, John Shiban, Frank Spotnitz). I got to chat with Chris (!) about his approach to writing the mythology of The X-Files, how science shaped the series, the new Director’s Cut of I Want To Believe, and his upcoming movie with Dori Carter, Queens For A Day. We also spoke about the My Struggle series in seasons 10 and 11, and how they set up the future of The X-Files. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Script voiced by Maurice JK. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    creator of The X-Files, Chris Carter | on the mythology and future of the series

  2. Jul 18 ·  Bonus

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    I found this broadcast on my walk today. I'm sure it means something.

  3. Jul 15

    game producer, Phil Peters | on The X-Files point-and-click adventure

    Phil Peters is the producer and designer of The X-Files Game, developed by HyperBole Studios and released by Fox Interactive in 1998 for PC (Windows 95 and Mac OS) and 1999 for Playstation. In this full motion video (FMV) point-and-click adventure, you play as Special Agent Craig Willmore (portrayed brilliantly by the late Jordan Lee Williams), and alongside some of our favourite characters from the series. Phil is now a professor in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at the University of Central Florida, and he joined me on the podcast to tell me all about how the game was made. I was also joined by my friend Dinara Tengri, author and creator of the Fandom X Archive podcast, a fantastic exploration of the early days of X-Files fandom. Dinara recently played The X-Files Game and shared her perspective on playing it with friends, almost 30 years after its release. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    game producer, Phil Peters | on The X-Files point-and-click adventure

  4. Apr 2

    cinematographer, Craig Wrobleski | on filming season 11 of The X-Files

    Craig Wrobleski is a cinematographer whose television work includes Fargo, The Twilight Zone, The Umbrella Academy, Wayward, and season 11 of The X-Files. As director of photography on all ten episodes, he shaped the look and feel of the season through camera, lighting, and composition. Craig joined me on the podcast to talk about his creative process, to share stories from the set, and to chat about the iconic X-Files aesthetic. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    cinematographer, Craig Wrobleski | on filming season 11 of The X-Files

  5. Feb 8

    actor, Tara Buck | on playing Blueberry in The X-Files episode, Orison

    Tara Buck is an actor who appeared in The X-Files as Blueberry, in the season 7 episode, Orison. In this sequel to season 2’s Irresistible, Blueberry met Donnie Pfaster at a truck stop diner, before taking a car journey that would seal her fate. Tara also played the iconic character, Ginger, in True Blood, starred alongside fellow X-Files actor Beth Grant in Great Plains, and has appeared in shows like The Orville, Shameless, Criminal Minds, and Prime Suspect. Tara joined me on the podcast to share her experiences of playing Blueberry, and her process as an actor. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    actor, Tara Buck | on playing Blueberry in The X-Files episode, Orison

  6. 12/14/2025

    props master, Ken Hawryliw | on creating FBI documents and alien technology for the screen

    Ken Hawryliw is a props master who worked on the first five seasons of The X-Files, leading the design, fabrication, and sourcing of some of the most iconic props from the show. Ken was also the props master on Millennium, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, and Arrow. Ken also co-wrote The X-Files season 6 episode, Trevor, and appeared as ‘Ken’ in one of my season 5 favourites, Unusual Suspects. For the final episode of 2025, Ken told me stories from his time on The X-Files, and shares his perspectives and insights on creativity, research, and filmmaking. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    props master, Ken Hawryliw | on creating FBI documents and alien technology for the screen

  7. 09/28/2025

    editor, Eleanor Infante | on cutting season 11 of The X-Files

    Eleanor Infante is a film and television editor who worked on season 11 of The X-Files. Eleanor edited This, The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat, Rm9sbG93ZXJz, and My Struggle IV; collaborating with directors Glen Morgan, Darin Morgan, and Chris Carter. Eleanor’s editing career has spanned advertising, television and film, and her recent projects include Freakier Friday, Presumed Innocent, The Twilight Zone, and Lore. Eleanor joined me on this episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder to share her process and stories from her time on The X-Files. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    editor, Eleanor Infante | on cutting season 11 of The X-Files

  8. 07/14/2025

    science advisor, Dr Anne Simon | on microbes, mutants, and alien DNA

    Dr Anne Simon is a virologist and Professor of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology at the University of Maryland. She was the science advisor on The X-Files since its first season, and literally wrote the book on the science behind the show—The Real Science Behind the X-Files: Microbes, Meteorites, and Mutants. Anne joined me on this episode of Hey Danny, It’s Mulder, to talk about the relationship between science and The X-Files—how real science informed the stories, how the series impacted future scientists, and how so much of that great work is being undone by the recent dismantling of scientific research. Hosted by Shaun O'Boyle. Episode notes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heydannyitsmulder.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Zabriskie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, under ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC BY 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attribution 3.0 Unported, no modifications.

    science advisor, Dr Anne Simon | on microbes, mutants, and alien DNA
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A behind-the-scenes podcast about the making of The X-Files. Scientist and fan of the series, Shaun O'Boyle, interviews people who worked on the series, the films, and all the other projects that make up the expanded X-Files universe, like the comics, games, collectibles, and books. Each episode explores the work, talent, skills, and creativity that goes into making great television, and all the things we love as fans.

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