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The Pilot Podcast

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The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience!
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Episodes

Letterkenny (Hulu)

Letterkenny revolves around the antics of the residents of a small rural Canadian community called Letterkenny. Episodes deal with life in a small town, amongst different types of people: the farmers (the "hicks"), the out-of-towners who make up the local hockey team, the town's minister, the local drug addicts (the "skids"), and members of the local First Nation (the "natives"). Connect With Us Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/...

Jul 20, 201920 minEp. 80

Pandora (CW)

Set in the year 2199, "Pandora" is a science fiction action series about a resourceful young woman who has lost everything but finds a new life at Earth's Space Training Academy, where she and her friends learn and train to defend the galaxy from threats, both alien and human. During their adventures, she begins to discover secrets about the nature of her own identity and decides that she must uncover the truth and find out whether she will be humanity's savior or the instrument of its destructi...

Jul 18, 201922 minEp. 79

La Casa de las Flores (Netflix)

The already-dysfunctional De la Mora family are thrown into chaos by the suicide of patriarch Ernesto's longtime mistress. The revelation of the affair —and Ernesto's illegitimate daughter— are just the first plot twists in a series of secrets that begin unraveling around matriarch Virginia and her children Paulina, Elena, and Julián. Connect With Us Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/the...

Jul 15, 201915 minEp. 78

Bring the Funny (NBC)

Bring the Funny is a new competition series for the next generation of comedy lovers. The series will feature the world's best comedic acts and, for the first time on television, embrace every style of comedy performance in one competition. The 10-episode series will bring together some of the most prolific comedians in the industry to serve as judges - "Saturday Night Live"'s longest-running cast member, Kenan Thompson, cultural tastemaker Chrissy Teigen and comedy icon Jeff Foxworthy. Comedian...

Jul 13, 201926 minEp. 77

Perpetual Grace, LTD (Epix)

Perpetual Grace LTD follows James (Jimmi Simpson), a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Sir Ben Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than James suspects. The pastor and his wife Lillian (Jacki Weaver)—known to their parishioners as Pa and Ma—have used religion to bilk hundreds of innocent people out of their life savings in Half Acre, NM. Connect With Us Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/t...

Jul 06, 201913 minEp. 76

Reef Break (ABC)

Reef Break is a sexy, action-packed, one-hour drama, starring Poppy Montgomery as Cat Chambers, a thief-turned-fixer for the governor of a stunning and seductive Pacific Island paradise. Impulsive, reckless, and irresistible, Cat's less-than-perfect past gives her an instinctive gift for understanding crime and criminals as she becomes enmeshed in fast-paced, high-octane adventures and island intrigue. Connect With Us Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod L...

Jul 03, 201919 minEp. 75

SKY Castle (JTBC)

We used Rakuten Viki to watch with English subtitles: https://www.viki.com/tv/36348c-sky-castle SKY Castle, a private luxury condo community, where wealthy doctors and professors live. It was built by the first president of Joo Nam University, the most prestigious university in Korea. Most of the residents are doctors and law school professors of the university. The drama describes all the ins and outs of how the wealthy make their children enter a top university. It is a comic satirical drama t...

Jun 26, 201926 minEp. 74

Grand Hotel (ABC)

Eva Longoria executive produces this bold, provocative drama set at the last family-owned hotel in Miami Beach. Charismatic Santiago Mendoza owns the hotel, while his glamorous second wife, Gigi, and their adult children enjoy the spoils of success. The hotel's loyal staff round out a contemporary fresh take on an upstairs/downstairs story. Wealthy and beautiful guests bask in luxury, but scandals, escalating debt and explosive secrets hide beneath the picture-perfect exterior. The show is based...

Jun 21, 201923 minEp. 73

Glee (Fox)

Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing McKinley High's Glee Club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. Going up against McKinley's cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyone around him, Will is determined to prove them all wrong. Some of the tunes we discuss in the episode: Don’t Rain On My Parade: YouTube Bust Your Windows: YouTube Hell to the No: YouTube Teenage Dream: YouTube T...

Jun 20, 201923 minEp. 72

Doctor Who (BBC One)

The show depicts the adventures of a mysterious and eccentric Time Lord known as the Doctor, who travels through time and space in his time machine, the TARDIS, which normally appears from the exterior to be a blue 1950s British police box. With his companions, he explores time and space, faces a variety of foes and saves civilizations, helping people and righting wrongs. For more info on Dalek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalek Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet u...

Jun 17, 201921 minEp. 71

Big Little Lies (HBO)

Big Little Lies is a miniseries that stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley and tells the story of three emotionally troubled women in Monterey, California, who become embroiled in a murder investigation. Big Little Lies is based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast...

Jun 10, 201927 minEp. 70

The InBetween (NBC)

The InBetween follows Cassie Bedford, who was born with a gift, though she may call it a curse. She can see and communicate with the dead, helping them with their unresolved problems, whether she likes it or not. When her father Detective Tom Hackett and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante, need help solving a darkly puzzling murder, Cassie agrees to use her abilities. Despite her reluctance, she may have found a way to keep her demons at bay, all while solving some of the city's mos...

May 31, 201920 minEp. 69

The Society (Netflix)

Hey Listeners! You'll notice on this episode that our audio sounds a little different than usual. We were trying a new tool and it made us occasionally sound like robots, which is fun but not great for quality. We're sorry and won't be using it again! When a mysterious and irritating smell permeates the town of West Ham, Connecticut, the Federal Government sends the high school students off on a 10-day camping trip while the problem is dealt with. After departing by bus, the students end up retu...

May 28, 201924 minEp. 68

Aquaman (WB)

Aquaman is a television pilot developed by Smallville creators Al Gough and Miles Millar for The WB Television Network, based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Justin Hartley starred as Arthur "A.C." Curry, a young man living in a beachside community in the Florida Keys who learns about his powers and destiny as the Prince of Atlantis. Check out our friends Ronnie, Andy and Evin from the Ending Pending podcast at endingpending.com and @pendingpod on Twitter. Keep up with The Pilot Pod...

May 23, 201946 minEp. 67

The Big Bang Theory (CBS)

Hey Listeners! You'll notice on this episode that our audio sounds a little different than usual. We were trying a new tool and it made us occasionally sound like robots, which is fun but not great for quality. We're sorry and won't be using it again (after The Society)! A pair of socially awkward theoretical physicists, Leonard and Sheldon, meet their new neighbor Penny, who is their polar opposite. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Li...

May 22, 201921 minEp. 66

The Good Place (NBC)

Newly-deceased Eleanor Shellstrop is sent to the Good Place but only by mistake; Eleanor is determined to become a better person in her afterlife with help from friends Chidi and Janet. Jimbo also hips us to the Pilots and Petards Podcast’s masterlist ranking of pilot episodes they’ve reviewed, which you can check out here: https://pilotsandpetards.com/the-quest-for-the-best-and-worst-pilots-ever/ Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like ...

Apr 30, 201920 minEp. 65

Ramy (Hulu)

Ramy is a first generation Egyptian-American who is on a spiritual journey in his politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood. Ramy will bring a new perspective to the screen as it explores the challenges of what it’s like being caught between a Muslim community that thinks life is a moral test and a millennial generation that thinks life has no consequences. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Foll...

Apr 24, 201920 minEp. 64

The Code (CBS)

When a soldier in Afghanistan murders his commanding officer, Capt. John "Abe" Abraham and Capt. Maya Dobbins, working out of the Judge Advocate General Headquarters in Quantico, are assigned to the case as prosecution and defense lawyers. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Check ou...

Apr 15, 201918 minEp. 63

In the Dark (CW)

While out for a walk, Murphy stumbles upon what she's sure is the lifeless body of her close friend Tyson; when the police arrive, there is no body, making them reluctant to investigate; Murphy resolves to learn what happened to Tyson. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Check out ou...

Apr 15, 201924 minEp. 62

Ultraman (Netflix)

Decades since he last merged with Ultraman, Shin Hayata learns of a new threat to Earth. His son, Shinjiro, also shows signs of superhuman strength. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Check out our sponsor Audible...

Apr 07, 201916 minEp. 61

Made in Mexico (Netflix)

Meet Mexico City’s socialites as they gather for the baptism of Kitzia’s son at the family ranch where godfather Roby steals the spotlight. In case you’re interested! Here’s a video from Francesca Ramsey and Lee Chin breaking down colorism in the Latinx community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZsY1kYHT8A Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepil...

Apr 03, 201923 minEp. 60

The Village (NBC)

Sarah, a single mom, navigates life with her teenage daughter. Ava is thrown into crisis when she's arrested by ICE. Nick returns home from war to discover everything he's left behind. Ron and Patricia work to keep the Village family intact. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Check ...

Mar 22, 201918 minEp. 59

The Fix (ABC)

High profile Sevvy Johnson is found not guilty of murdering two women, and eight years later, he's suspected in his new girlfriend's murder. The former county prosecutor who lost the first case returns to try and convict Sevvy this time. Here’s further reading we recommend after our chat in case you’re curious: Black America was cheering for Cochran, not O.J. Invisible Woman The scathing ad 1,600 black women bought to oppose Clarence Thomas Black women led the charge against R. Kelly. They’re pa...

Mar 21, 201920 minEp. 58

Shrill (Hulu)

When the morning after pill fails, aspiring journalist Annie winds up pregnant. With the help of her best friend Fran, Annie considers having a child with her hook-up buddy and must figure out who she is and what she must figure out who she is and what she wants from her life. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee w...

Mar 19, 201923 minEp. 57

Will Smith's Bucket List (Facebook Watch)

Will Smith has one wish for his 50th birthday - that his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith goes skydiving in Dubai. Will he be able to convince her? And if not, will his sons Trey and Jaden Smith step up to the task of getting Jada to take the ultimate plunge? Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with ko-fi.com/thepilotpodca...

Mar 15, 201917 minEp. 56

The Order (Netflix)

We review the Netflix horror-drama, The Order, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Jack attend Belgrave University and dive deeper into the mysteries behind the secret society called “The Order.” What will Jack do once he learns about magic and werewolves? Also, is this show supposed to be funny? Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow us at instagram.com/thepilotpod Visit us at thepilotpod...

Mar 10, 201919 minEp. 55

Whiskey Cavalier (ABC)

We review the ABC comedy, Whiskey Cavalier, on The Pilot Podcast. Will (Whiskey) and Frankie (Fiery) team up for an FBI-CIA buddy agent comedy full of weaponized ebola, throwing knives and exploding tampons. Will they push past their differences to get along? Which team member do you think you could be? The agents? The profiler? The innovator? The surprisingly in-lots-of-danger nerdy NSA agent/hacker? Tune in to find out! Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twit...

Mar 02, 201919 minEp. 54

The Enemy Within (NBC)

We review the NBC drama series, The Enemy Within, on The Pilot Podcast. Erica Shepherd became an enemy of the state and is now separated from her daughter. Will working with FBI agent Will Keaton help clear her name? While you might think that the master criminal Tal is the true enemy, we think it just might be all those moments of long awkward silence during serious conversations. Connect With Us: + Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com + Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod + Like us on face...

Feb 28, 201923 minEp. 53

The Umbrella Academy (Netflix)

We review the Netflix action-comic comedy, The Umbrella Academy, on The Pilot Podcast. An eccentric billionaire bought seven of forty-three children who were born at the same time under mysterious circumstances. Follow these super siblings as they navigate action and family drama against a billionaire mansion backdrop. Can superpowers and wealth buy you happiness? We’ll see! Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on facebook.co...

Feb 21, 201924 minEp. 52

Miracle Workers (TBS)

We review the TBS comedy, Miracle Workers, on The Pilot Podcast. Steve Buscemi is God and Daniel Radcliffe is an angel and even they can’t escape millennial burnout. Join us as question time, space, miracles, what our unanswered prayers would be, and the CGI on Will Smith’s genie in the live-action Aladdin trailer. Can you overcome burnout? If God can’t, then what chance do we have? Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on fac...

Feb 13, 201923 minEp. 51
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