The XX Files
“The XX Files” is a conspiracy-laced, culture-packed podcast where wild theories meet real talk, all filtered through humor, smoke, and unfiltered curiosity. Hosted by PreauXX, it’s a late-night kickback where aliens, clones, and cultural nostalgia collide with sharp takes and unpredictable conversations.
Episodes
49 episodes
Beats, Backlash, and Big What-Ifs - The XX Files - Episode 49
This week we’re joined by a hit-making producer TP808s for a conversation about what really happens behind the studio doors, the biggest misconceptions about working with artists, and the obstacles that come with building a career in music.
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Floods, Fame, and False Narratives - The XX Files - Episode 48
This week on The XX Files, we’re separating headlines from hysteria. From a White House press secretary calling Gen Z lazy, to India Arie’s comments on “Spend Dat,” an outrageous demand involving Beyoncé, and influencers turning engageme...
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Heroes, Hustles, and Hidden Agendas - The XX Files - Episode 47
This week on The XX Files, we’re asking the questions nobody else wants to touch. From Terry Crews’ surprising confession and a pastor throwing hands, to Love Island controversy, superhero debates, and the internet’s obsession with scam ...
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Mountains, Memphis, and Martians - The XX Files – Episode 46
This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis photojournalist, filmmaker, adventurer, and storyteller Malik The Martian.Known for documenting culture through a unique lens, Malik has built a reputation for going beyond the e...
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Money, Mayhem, and Mixed Signals – The XX Files – Episode 45
This week, the crew dives into major verdicts making national headlines, the New York Knicks finally bringing a championship back to the city, the possibility of UFC fights at the White House, and the internet’s reaction to Haha Davis opening u...
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Dreams, Dollars, and Delusions - The XX Files – Episode 44
The American Dream, is it still alive, or has it become a luxury item? This week on The XX Files, the crew dives into the reality of chasing success in today’s economy, debating whether content creation has become a more lucrative path t...
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Community, Conversations, and Coping Mechanisms With Matt Robinson – The XX Files – Episode 43
This week on The XX Files, we sit down with filmmaker, storyteller, and 38109 Village founder Matt Robinson. We discuss the power of community, the importance of mental health awareness, and why meaningful conversations can change lives. We als...
Damage Control, Delusion, and Deep Questions – The XX Files – Episode 42
This week on The XX Files, the crew dives into another chaotic week where reality somehow feels more unbelievable than conspiracy theories. From the alleged OnlyFans hack and gunfire outside the White House, to Ray J getting folded by Supa Hot ...
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Programming, Pressure, and Public Regret – The XX Files – Episode 41
Episode 41 of The XX Files is one of them conversations that starts funny… then slowly turns into a mirror. From ChudTheBuilder’s arrest, Brad Pitt allegedly trying to shoot his shot at Mike Tyson’s wife, MAGA regret stories, church whoopings, ...
Truths, Theories, and Transmission Signals – The XX Files – Episode 40
PreauXX & R.U.D.Y. sit down with AWFM for an episode full of wild theories, uncomfortable history, Memphis perspectives, and straight bars. From Tennessee politics and declassified UFO files to hantavirus paranoia, bottled water debates, an...
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Heat, Headlines, and Hard Questions – The XX Files – Episode 39
This episode feel like one of them “we really sat down and talked” type nights. We bounce from the best hot sauce to the fall of Spirit Airlines and what that says about cheap convenience vs real value. Then we tap into the bigger picture, new ...
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Noise, Narratives, and Nonsense – The XX Files – Episode 38
This week we get into everything from the best cereal debate to an Ice Spice squabble, and build the ultimate smoke session with legendary stoners. We talk Trump posting AI Jesus, step into the world of King of the Hill, and ask who yo...
Style, Substance, and Standing Out w/ JUDA - The XX Files - Episode 37
Style used to be something you wore. Now it’s something people perform.This episode, we tap in with Juda Ezell—somebody who don’t just get dressed, he understands presentation. From Memphis culture to modern trends, we break down w...
Loyalty, Labels, and Lines You Shouldn’t Cross - The XX Files - Episode 36
Episode 36 of The XX Files gets into how people really be picking and choosing what matters. From LeBron and Memphis to Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane, we talk about how loyalty, opportunity, and timing can shift everything.We also get into Tr...
History, Hacks, and Hard Truths - The XX Files - Episode 35
From a global debate around the Transatlantic Slave Trade being labeled the gravest crime against humanity, to questioning how history gets framed depending on who’s telling it—this episode opens up a bigger conversation about truth, power, and...
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Real, Viral, or Just for Validation? - The XX Files - Episode 34
Episode 34 of The XX Files… this one different.We talking about how fast a story can flip. One minute somebody inspirational… next minute they trending for something dark. The Dayton Webber situation really make you sit back and questio...
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Fear, Fades, and Fugitive Energy - The XX Files - Episode 33
Episode 33 of The XX Files jumps from culture to chaos in the way only this show can. We break down the controversy around Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another, settle a barbershop debate over who would win between Melvin, Deebo, an...
Pressure, Patience, and Peachtree With Jai Musiq - The XX Files - Episode 32
Episode 32 of The XX Files brings Memphis artist Jai Musiq into the room for a conversation about patience, growth, and staying true to your path in an industry that constantly tries to rush you.With his upcoming project 'EP to Peachtre...
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Main Character Energy With Slimeroni - The XX Files - Episode 31
Episode 31 of The XX Files got Slimeroni in the building and we didn’t keep it surface.We talked music. We talked acting. We talked anime. We talked range.From making records that really moved, to stepping into Fran on GRITS and mak...
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Quiet Power, Loud Truths With Ricky Davaine - The XX Files - Episode 30
Ricky Davaine pulls up to The XX Files for a conversation rooted in vulnerability, faith, rebellion, and real life. A Memphis-born singer, rapper, and guitarist, Ricky moves between melody and truth effortlessly, blending soul, grit, and intros...
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Outside The Lines With UNCLE AUNTI - The XX Files - Episode 29
In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with UNCLE AUNTI, a Memphis duo musician and saxophonist/ producer who never really fit into one lane.Coming off the release of his latest album Ego Deathing in a Driveway under the name...
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Not Trendy, Timeless with Pe$o - The XX Files - Episode 28
This week on The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis designer Pe$o — a creative who understands that style is more than clothes… it’s identity.From basketball roots to building a respected fashion brand in the city, Pe$o breaks down th...
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No Excuses, Just Execution - The XX Files - Episode 27
PreauXX and R.U.D.Y. sit down with Jussflo for a conversation about what it really takes to survive as an independent artist today. Not the highlight reel, the real work.They talk discipline, distractions, and how easy it is to look busy...
Before It's Rewarded With Chelsthemac - The XX Files - Episode 26
Today’s guest is someone who really represents evolution in real time.Not just in what she creates… but in how she moves.ChelsTheMac is a creative, a visionary, and an artist learning how to trust her own voice louder than outside...
When Grounded People Become Dangerous - The XX Files - Episode 25
In this episode of The XX Files, PreauXX sits down with Memphis multidisciplinary artist and UNAPOLOGETIC creative Nubia for a conversation rooted in inner worlds, power dynamics, and what it means to protect what’s sacred.Centered arou...
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