Beyond Buffering: The X-Files, Fallout, Yellowjackets, & more!

Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure

The X-Files

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Mulder

Scully

Firewalker

PTSD

Body Horror

X-Files

Duane Barry

Silicon-Based Life Forms

Bipolar Disorder

Fungus

Quarantine

Volcanoes

Bradley Whitford

Season 2

Donnie Faster

Season 1

Dana Scully

Fluke Worm

Welcome to Beyond Buffering, where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs & Kristin Russo rewatch all of their favorite television shows that exist outside of the Buffyverse! In this feed you will find conversation on 90s classics such as The X-Files & My So-Called Life plus current favorites like Yellowjackets & Fallout!

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	106	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	TV & FilmSociety & Culture

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Okey Dokey: Fallout 1.07 The Radio

Welcome to Okey Dokey, a Beyond Buffering podcast where hosts Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo cover Fallout one episode at a time, spoiler free. Join us in rewatching the first ten episodes of Fallout's first season leading up to Fallout's Season... more

11 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 24 min

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Okey Dokey: Fallout 1.06 The Trap

9 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 36 min

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Okey Dokey: Fallout 1.05 The Past

4 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 29 min

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Okey Dokey: Fallout 1.04 The Ghouls

2 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 28 min

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Recent Guests

Joanna Robinson

Pop culture critic, and expert in television analysis

The Ringer

Episode: Doomcoming: Yellowjackets 2.06 Qui

Vanessa Bayer

Actress and comedian, known for her work on Saturday Night Live and Love, Victor.

Episode: The Boiler Room: Conversation with Vanessa Bayer

Doree Shafrir

Co-host of the Forever 35 podcast, co-host of Matt and Doree's Excellent Adventure podcast, and author of Startup: A Novel

Episode: The Boiler Room: Conversation with Doree Shafrir

Senta Moses Mikan

Actress known for her role as Delia Fisher on My So-Called Life

Various television and film projects

Episode: The Boiler Room: Interview with Senta Moses Mikan

Devon Odessa

Actress known for her role as Sharon Chirsky in 'My So-Called Life'

Episode: The Boiler Room: Interview with Devon Odessa

Gary Grubbs

Actor known for his role as Sheriff Aarons

Episode: The eX-Files: The X-Files 2.24 Our Town

LaToya Ferguson

Producer and guest on the podcast

The eX-Files

Episode: The eX-Files: The X-Files 2.10 Red Museum

John Mark

Editor of the podcast

The eX-Files

Episode: The eX-Files: The X-Files 2.10 Red Museum

Hrishikesh Hirway

Host of Song Exploder and The West Wing Weekly

Song Exploder, The West Wing Weekly

Episode: Re-Broadcast: Buffering the Vampire Slayer's 3.19 "Enemies"

Hosts

Jenny Owen Youngs

Co-host and creator of the podcast, with insights into various themes explored in popular TV shows.

Kristin Russo

Co-host and producer of the podcast, emphasizing LGBTQ+ perspectives and narrative insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings

Why Did They Even Start This Podcast?
It’s been a year…
Apple Podcasts
1
FrustratedListener25
United Statesa month ago
Listen!
Best new X-Files podcast!
Apple Podcasts
5
kasey00101
United Statesa year ago
Only way to watch this show
I’m a big baby! Listening to these episodes makes me brave enough to watch the spooky show 💪🏻 Obviously the hosts and LaToya are excellent. The amount of research and info they bring into the episodes is incredible
Apple Podcasts
5
AlForNothing
United Statesa year ago
Please don’t flood this feed!
Hey, please don’t flood this feed with Podcasts from another show. It makes it very difficult to find the ex files shows I want. Can’t you just leave those in the buffering cast feed? I would totally give you a five star review if you would just stop doing that.
Apple Podcasts
3
Es22222222
United Statesa year ago
I followed the hosts from Buffering.
The podcast is better than the X-Files.
Podcast Addict
5
Matthew
a year ago

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Listeners enjoy the humorous and insightful discussions and feel connected with the hosts like friends sharing banter.

Reviews praise the hosts for being engaging, funny, and knowledgeable, providing a delightful mix of humor and critical analysis.

Fans of 90s television appreciate the nostalgic touch while modern audiences find relevance in contemporary themes.

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Apple Podcasts	#172	New Zealand/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts	#202	Belgium/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts	#205	Netherlands/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Boiler Room: My So-Called Life 1.02 Dancing in the Dark

Q: What was your first kiss?

Kristin revealed her first kiss was a dare with a boy named Dave on a bus during a field trip, and she described it as one of the worst experiences, while Joanna shared her first kiss with Mike Chang in a more romantic context.

The Boiler Room: Interview with Devon Odessa

Q: What do you think Sharon would have been listening to during that era?

Devon believes Sharon would have been listening to Buffalo Tom and Lisa Loeb, and she personally listened to Sarah McLachlan and Tori Amos when filming.

The Boiler Room: Interview with Winnie Holzman

Q: What are your favorite instances of those conversations that made it into the script?

Holzman details how conversations with her young cast members informed the authenticity of dialogue and characterized the teenage experience, particularly noting the importance of being mindful of their feedback.

The Boiler Room: Interview with Winnie Holzman

Q: Can you tell me the process of this show coming to you in the first place?

Holzman explains that she was approached by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick after working on '30-something' and encouraged to create a show about a teenage girl, which she initially found challenging due to lack of teenage influences in her life.

Doomcoming: Yellowjackets 2.06 Qui

Q: Did you watch The Miracle of Life or something similar?

No, we didn't watch any videos. In fact, we didn't have sex ed in high school.

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A dynamic exploration of beloved and contemporary television series unfolds through in-depth discussions led by hosts with a strong background in critically analyzing narrative and character arcs. Key shows examined include 90s classics like *The X-Files* and *My So-Called Life*, alongside modern hits such as *Yellowjackets* and *Fallout*. Episodes feature thoughtful reflections on themes of survival, trauma, and social dynamics, often infused with humor and personal anecdotes, creating an engaging atmosphere that invites listeners to analyze the content along with the hosts. The combination of nostalgia and contemporary critique, paired with the hosts' chemistry, likely makes for a compelling companion for viewers revisiting these series o... more

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2. Vanessa Bayer
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