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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

Russian Doll (Netflix)

We review the Netflix drama, Russian Doll, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Nadia repeatedly die on her birthday and struggle to figure out what no one else seems to be noticing. This type of mysterious plot brings up so many questions and it’s hard to know which is the most important or relevant. Like, does her missing cat matter? Can you have a genuine love interest if you are repeating the same day over and over? And, does she become one day older after each cycle? Connect With Us: *...

Feb 11, 201919 minEp. 50

The World's Best (CBS)

We review the outsized CBS series, The World’s Best, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we fawn over singers from around the globe, admire a violinist’s resilience, and truly freak out over a man who swallows swords. Would you implant magnets under your skin? No? Maybe? Let’s talk about a man who did so he could more easily swallow swords. Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast * Follow us at insta...

Feb 07, 201923 minEp. 49

I Am the Night (TNT)

We review the TNT series, I Am the Night, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Fauna Hodel, a young girl who was given up by her birth mother, uncover the secrets of her past. It’s going to be a wild ride as she follows a sinister trail that draws her closer to the legendary Black Dahlia murder. Oh yeah, and Chris Pine plays a reporter who wants to know more about the murder too. Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on f...

Feb 03, 201919 minEp. 48

Hilda (Netflix)

We review the Netflix animated series, Hilda, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch an adventurous young girl and her deerfox explore the fantastical Scandinavian inspired world filled with trolls, elves and more. It seems that Hilda is always getting herself and her friends and family involved in precarious situations. Would you live in the middle of nowhere with your mom and a deerfox named Twig? Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilot...

Jan 30, 201920 minEp. 47

You (Netflix)

We review the dropped from Lifetime, but picked up by Netflix, You, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch a stalker go up against a woman who can comfortably be described as an exhibitionist. We also share reading recommendations to go with the show and relive fun college memories. Can you look past Joe’s good looks to see the monster for who he is? Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast * Fo...

Jan 25, 201925 minEp. 46

Carmen Sandiego (Netflix)

We review the Netflix reboot, Carmen Sandiego, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch the top tier thief, Carmen (or Black Sheep to her friends), take on V.I.L.E. by acting as a modern day Robin Hood. We even dive into the importance of shows like this. Also, where in the world do you think Carmen Sandiego will go next? 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/thepil...

Jan 24, 201918 minEp. 45

Celebrity Big Brother (CBS)

We review the new season of the CBS spinoff, Celebrity Big Brother, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch a wide range of celebrities (some really stretch that definition) as they compete to win lots of money. It’s weird that they live on a soundstage, right? Also, we would be much better than most of the contestants at these games. Also, apologies for the BJ’s audio quality this week. He had some technical difficulties with his microphone. Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@g...

Jan 23, 201924 minEp. 44

Roswell, New Mexico (CW)

We review the new CW sci-fi drama, Roswell, New Mexico, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch biomedical researcher Liz return home to find out her teenage crush and his siblings are aliens. Also, her dad is an alien but a different kind. Aside from all of that, we have everything you could want from a CW show: attractive, young people with relationship drama. Also, apologies for BJ’s audio quality this week. He had some technical difficulties with his microphone. Connect With Us: * Email us...

Jan 19, 201918 minEp. 43

Deadly Class (SyFy)

We review the new SyFy teen (?) drama, Deadly Class, on The Pilot Podcast! Tune in as we debate the age of the characters, question the assassin-filled teen cliques, and debate which of these teens is actually dangerous. BJ is also duped into his first hypothetical “would you rather?”! 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.co...

Jan 17, 201928 minEp. 42

The Passage (Fox)

We review the new Fox drama, The Passage, on the Pilot Podcast! Tune in as both of us surprisingly ask for even more horror (or at least a recreation of a Lionel Richie music video) from the show and just generally more camp. We also debate why this little girl is specifically important to their mission, plead with our listeners to wash their hands, and share about our other favorite sci-fi shows. Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod *...

Jan 16, 201920 minEp. 41

Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club (MTV)

We review the new MTV reality show, Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch attractive, young Americans work for Lindsay Lohan at a beach club in Mykonos where the main objective is to sell cabanas and booze. While neither of us would visit her beach club, we have to admit the sand and water looked absolutely breathtaking and would make a great vacation spot. --- Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like...

Jan 11, 201926 minEp. 40

The Titan Games (NBC)

We review the new NBC sports competition series, The Titan Games, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recruit people with sob stories to compete in physical games of massive proportions all for the chance to claim the title of Titan Champion. Did you know this show is created, presented and produced by The Rock? --- Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast * Follow u...

Jan 06, 201922 minEp. 39

The Masked Singer (Fox)

We review the new Fox reality game show, The Masked Singer, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we rant about the selection of panelists/judges, all the strange comments about body shapes/sizes, Nick Cannon’s hair, and who would make good celebrities for this show. Are you interested in finding out the identify of all 12 masked singers? --- Connect With Us: * Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com * Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod * Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast * Follow us at insta...

Jan 04, 201923 minEp. 38

Best of The Pilot Podcast (2018)

We reflect on our favorite moments and shows of 2018 on the The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we relive memories of reviews past, award our favorite shows in various categories and list off our Top 3 shows for 2018. Hope ya’ll enjoy this best-of episode! Episode Breakdown: Highlights of 2018 - 0:49 Faves for the year - 7:17 Top 3 Shows - 29:18 Closing - 31:28 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us on facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Follow u...

Dec 28, 201832 minEp. 37

The Nanny

We review the classic CBS sitcom, The Nanny, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Fran become an awesome nanny while making the Sheffield family fall in love with her. Also, there are so many awesome side characters from Niles to C.C. to Sylvia! Overall, this review is a spectacular trip down memory lane. Episode Breakdown: Plot summary - 0:57 Initial Thoughts - 4:06 Evergreen humor - 6:23 Breakdown of premise and concept - 8:30 Side characters - 12:51 Fran & Maxwell - 17:09 The Nanny R...

Dec 21, 201825 minEp. 36

Nightflyers

We review the Syfy series, Nightflyers, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch Karl, Dr. Matheson, Melantha and the psychic guy, Thale, go on a journey through space. Would you journey to make contact with alien life in the year 2093? And can someone please explain why terrifying and violent events always happen when you’re alone in space? Episode Breakdown: Plot summary - 0:42 First impressions - 2:43 Genre and classification - 4:29 Possible improvements? - 6:35 Characters and trivia - 10:41...

Dec 14, 201821 minEp. 35

Single Parents

We review the ABC Comedy, Single Parents, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch single dad Will mix with the established cool single parents at his daughter's school. Would a 30 year old divorced dad really only own bean bag chairs? And can we pause and ask ourselves, would these single parents actually be friends? Episode Breakdown: Episode summary - 0:55 Initial thoughts - 3:18 Thoughts on the kids- 6:25 Thoughts on the parents - 10:31 Final Rating - 15:01 Closing - 16:44 Connect With Us: ...

Dec 07, 201818 minEp. 34

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

We review the hit FX sitcom, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we watch The Gang Gets Racist. Can they not go a moment without being offensive? Is it so wrong to exploit your customers to make your bar more successful? Also, Mac, Charlie, Dennis and Dee really need to learn about not crossing boundaries. Episode Breakdown: Episode summary - 0:46 The final “joke” - 4:08 Thoughts on the overall show - 5:42 Stories about Mitu falling and physical comedy - 8:58 The ...

Nov 30, 201820 minEp. 33

How to Get Away with Murder

We review the hit ABC series, How To Get Away With Murder, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we drop in on the fifth mid-season finale to watch Annalise and what’s left of her squad as they attend a wedding. Do you think Annalise will ever pull it all together? Will the Keating 4 ever not be involved in a murder? Also, why would you sit a baby in the snow?! Episode Breakdown: Thoughts on the overall series - 0:42 What we would change - 4:12 Episode breakdown - 7:14 Unbelievable blood - 11:15 The ...

Nov 23, 201824 minEp. 32

(SPOILERS) Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Season 1

Join us for a special episode of The Pilot Podcast that we spontaneously recorded at DCPodFest with the help of WildFire Radio. BJ has finished watching the entire season on Netflix and Mitu has only seen the pilot. Now it's up to Mitu to ask the right questions and BJ to fill in all that she's missed. This is a spoiler heavy episode (with a little background noise) but definitely a fun way to recap the entire first season. Special thanks for John and Taylor from Wildfire Radio! Connect With Us:...

Nov 14, 201818 minEp. 31

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

We review the Netflix series, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, on The Pilot Podcast. Join us as we follow 15-year-old Sabrina on the eve of her dark baptism. She will have to choose between her mortal side and her witch side but it’s not going to be an easy decision. Do you think she will stick with her high school life with Harvey and friends or will she be tempted to go full witch with her familiar Salem by her side? Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:41 Final Rating - 21:19 Closing - 24...

Nov 04, 201825 minEp. 30

The Rookie

We review the ABC series, The Rookie, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:42 Final Rating - 18:22 Closing - 21:33 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Oct 28, 201822 minEp. 29

Charmed

We review the CW reboot of Charmed on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Show Premise - 0:41 Episode Discussion - 5:18 Final Rating - 23:38 Closing - 26:32 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Oct 21, 201827 minEp. 28

Happy Together

We review the CBS comedy, Happy Together, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:53 Final Rating - 16:51 Closing - 18:36 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Oct 05, 201820 minEp. 27

The Cool Kids

We review the Fox comedy, The Cool Kids, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:40 Final Rating - 14:06 Closing - 15:56 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Oct 04, 201817 minEp. 26

Murphy Brown

We review the CBS revival of Murphy on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 1:23 Final Rating - 15:12 Closing - 16:52 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Sep 30, 201818 minEp. 25

A Million Little Things

We review the ABC family drama, A Million Little Things, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:58 Final Rating - 17:26 Closing - 19:25 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Sep 29, 201820 minEp. 24

New Amsterdam

We review the NBC medical drama, New Amsterdam, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 0:52 Final Rating - 18:29 Closing - 20:09 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Sep 28, 201821 minEp. 23

FBI

We review the CBS drama, FBI, on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 1:04 Final Rating - 15:25 Closing - 16:40 Correction: the movie we reference is a Lifetime original movie called Snowed Inn Christmas. Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review...

Sep 28, 201817 minEp. 22

Magnum, P.I.

We review the CBS crime drama, Magnum, P.I., on The Pilot Podcast. Episode Breakdown: Episode Discussion - 1:37 Final Rating - 15:31 Closing - 18:56 Connect With Us: Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com Tweet us at https://twitter.com/ThePilotPod Like us https://facebook.com/thepilotpodcast Visit us at http://thepilotpodcast.com Buy us a coffee with http://ko-fi.com/thepilotpodcast Don't forget to leave us a review and rating on iTunes and Stitcher !...

Sep 27, 201820 minEp. 21
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