What’s it like to work on two of the most iconic shows in television history? Emmy-nominated producer Paul Rabwin joins Dr. G for a rare, behind-the-scenes masterclass on storytelling, legacy, and surviving Hollywood’s evolution. From stunts gone wrong on CHiPs to creating cult-classic episodes of The X-Files, Paul shares the secrets of longevity in the entertainment industry, the power of post-production, and why creativity must always outpace cancel culture.

What you'll discover:

• How Paul Rabwin helped shape CHiPs and The X-Files from behind the camera
• Wildest stunts, mistakes, and moments Hollywood never planned
• Why The X-Files was never really about aliens—and what made it timeless
• Post-production secrets, Easter eggs, and how he created the alien switchblade sound
• DEI at Disney, cancel culture, and the line between progress and censorship

Who will love this episode:

• Hardcore fans of CHiPs, The X-Files, or 70s–90s TV
• Film and TV buffs curious about how the sausage gets made
• Creatives navigating studio politics and evolving audience expectations
• Listeners reflecting on legacy, work-life balance, and what really lasts

Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome + Paul Rabwin enters the studio

03:00 – CHiPs behind the scenes: casting, stunts, and filming hacks

10:30 – The infamous explosion and the truth about Ponch's crash

17:00 – Lessons from post-production and the power of sound

24:45 – The CHiPs episode that changed how TV portrayed the deaf

33:00 – From CHiPs to The X-Files: the lucky call that changed his life

40:00 – How The X-Files became a phenomenon (and how it almost didn’t)

50:15 – What The X-Files fans never saw and the episode Fox tried to bury

1:00:00 – DEI, Disney, and navigating creative censorship

1:10:00 – Legacy, balance, and how Paul’s sound became X-Files canon

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