We Want To Believe

by Helen Werner and Liz Holden

Join us each week while we re-watch the X-Files and discuss the science and culture behind each episode and how much we still love Mulder and Scully (spoiler: a lot).

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Episode 77: The Phlebotobuddy

    Episode 77: The Phlebotobuddy

    S03 E24
    Apr 18, 2025
    55:50

    Liz and Helen discuss "Quagmire," along with abnormally nice dentists, too many alligators, the green cylinder, and 50 pounds of rice.

  • Episode 76: Your Favorite Bodily System

    Episode 76: Your Favorite Bodily System

    S03 E23
    Apr 11, 2025
    49:37

    Helen and Liz discuss "Avatar," along with other media recommendations, inspirational tattoos, and an update on Helen's nails. Plus, where's Smoking Man?

  • Episode 75: Smashing Watermelons

    Episode 75: Smashing Watermelons

    S03 E22
    Mar 21, 2025
    51:33

    Helen and Liz discuss "Jose Chung's From Outer Space," along with hitting each other with sticks, eating avocados recreationally, and the Feynman-Frey connection. Plus, Helen learns the truth about Communion. My meter just jumped two points!

  • Episode 74: Helen doesn't feel special

    Episode 74: Helen doesn't feel special

    S03 E21
    Mar 14, 2025
    50:34

    Liz and Helen discuss "Hell Money," along with blood types, the link between James Hong and Buster Bluth, and the point at which being burned alive in a crematorium becomes a public health crisis. Plus, Liz screws up a name in a way she'll never live down.

  • Episode 73: The Gravel Potluck

    Episode 73: The Gravel Potluck

    S03 E20
    Mar 7, 2025
    43:50

    Helen and Liz discuss "Teso dos Bichos," along with SimCity, Helen's ideal rave, and being primed for capybaras.