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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

Friends

Which one of us has never watched this iconic TV series? Which friend would we want to share a New York apartment with? And how much plot can this 90s show fit into 23 minutes? Tune in to find out! Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Jul 14, 202215 minEp. 259

Baymax, The Terminal List, The Bear, Loot

What lessons did we learn from the return of Baymax? Are movies and TV shows too dark? Is working in a restaurant funny? Who is our favorite billionaire? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 – Baymax! (Disney+) 05:26 – The Terminal List (Prime Video) 13:43 – The Bear (Hulu) 20:26 – Loot (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios With advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Vis...

Jul 07, 202229 minEp. 258

The Ms. Pat Show

Is this filling our need for Black working class sitcoms? Will Ms. Pat’s kids survive the cuties strikes? How many jokes per minute could one show fit in an episode? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Matt Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Follow The New Chitlin Cir...

Jun 30, 202226 minEp. 257

Queer As Folk, Players, God’s Favorite Idiot, First Kill

Complicated love, competition, and supernatural twists! How well does Queer As Folk balance a cast that size? What would BJ’s gamertag be? Is First Kill too scary for Mitu? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:46 – Queer As Folk (Peacock) 08:33 – Players (Paramount+) 17:08 – God’s Favorite Idiot (Netflix) 24:17 – First Kill (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios With advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buyme...

Jun 23, 202234 minEp. 256

Ms. Marvel

Why is Kamala an awesome teenager? Will Bruno help her figure out her power? And what’s going on with the bracelet she got from her great-grandmother? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Jun 18, 202219 minEp. 255

Tom Swift, The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib, Prehistoric Planet, Surviving Summer

Are we excited to watch a billionaire solve mysteries with his cousin? What’s our background knowledge on Baby Corp? What’s our favorite dinosaur? And what happens when a skaterboarder goes to Australia? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 – Tom Swift (The CW) 08:03 – The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (Netflix) 14:42 – Prehistoric Planet (Apple TV+) 23:51 – Surviving Summer (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios With advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.c...

Jun 09, 202232 minEp. 254

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Has Star Wars painted themselves into a canon-following corner? Did we see enough Obi-Wan Kenobi in the pilot episode? Was there enough space action? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Jun 02, 202218 minEp. 253

The Lincoln Lawyer, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The Essex Serpent, Savage Beauty

We have it all for you this week: revenge, love, redemption and even time travel. Which shows built intrigue and which were sort of meh? What are some of BJ’s favorite time travel shows or movies? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:38 – The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix) 07:50 – The Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO Max) 14:42 – The Essex Serpent (Apple TV+) 20:55 – Savage Beauty (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us a...

May 26, 202229 minEp. 252

The Vampire Diaries

What’s the future of Elena’s love life in a mystical town with vampires? Is Stefan coming on too strong? And will Bonnie’s powers lead to fun “ That’s So Raven ” style shenanigans? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios With advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on ...

May 19, 202217 minEp. 251

Strange New Worlds, Love in the Jungle, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Who Do You Believe

Do we know enough to pass as Trekkies? Is it cringe or amusing to date in the jungle without talking? What are our thoughts on extraterrestrial TED talks? And who do we believe? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+) 08:03 – Love in the Jungle (Discovery+) 14:42 – The Man Who Fell to Earth (Showtime) 23:51 – Who Do You Believe? (ABC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us ...

May 12, 202227 minEp. 250

I Love That For You

Is this the Vanessa Bayer vehicle we’ve been waiting for? Does a home shopping network set make for great comedy? Which commercials managed to sell us toys as kids? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios With advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instag...

May 05, 202216 minEp. 249

Anatomy of a Scandal, The Garcias, Outer Range, Roar

This week’s episodes are FULL of complicated family dynamics, surrealist elements, and maybe a little too much plot in some cases. Does Mitu come around on Westerns? Which Nickelodeon show from the early aughts would BJ reboot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43 – Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix) 07:46 – The Garcias (HBO Max) 13:26 – Outer Range (Prime Video) 20:00 – Roar (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | V...

Apr 28, 202228 minEp. 248

Business Proposal

Does this kdrama teach a master class in rom-com writing? Would you rather be a struggling food researcher or an heiress sent on blind dates? Does Mitu think the entire cast is attractive? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple ...

Apr 21, 202214 minEp. 247

The Ultimatum, The Outlaws, The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder, Julia

How do we feel about couples shaking things up and acting like they are single again? Community service plus crime, is that a good combination? Did we need a reboot of another Nickelodeon show? Is it time for dramatic French cooking? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:47 – The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Netflix) 07:35 – The Outlaws (Prime Video) 12:01 – The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder (Paramount+) 18:30 – Julia (HBO Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a cof...

Apr 14, 202228 minEp. 246

Moon Knight

Do the action scenes work if you flash in and out of the good stuff? Is Ethan Hawke a cult leader? What are some of BJ and Mitu’s favorite museums? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Apr 07, 202212 minEp. 245

Halo, American Song Contest, Minx, Pachinko

Battles seem to be an odd theme throughout this week’s shows. How did that work out across genres? What dream magazine would BJ launch? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:49 – Halo (Paramount+) 07:43 – American Song Contest (NBC) 13:36 – Minx (HBO Max) 18:23 – Pachinko (Apple TV+) The A.V. Club on Pachinko that Mitu references in her review Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at ...

Mar 31, 202226 minEp. 244

Welcome to Flatch

Are we ready for another mockumentary series? Does this have similar pros and cons as Parks & Recreation? Which one of us would make a better scarecrow? Tune in to find out! We also interview Anna DeShawn to learn more about a new podcast app called The Qube. You can find Anna and The Qube at instagram.com/annadeshawn and on their website at theqube.app Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.co...

Mar 25, 202219 minEp. 243

Pieces of Her, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, The Courtship, Our Flag Means Death

How would Mitu react during a crisis? Is Disney Channel exploiting nostalgia? Why find love during the Regency era? And is the pirate life a good career move? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:42 – Pieces of Her (Netflix) 06:47 – The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Disney+) 13:24 – The Courtship (NBC) 19:45 – Our Flag Means Death (HBO Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us a...

Mar 17, 202228 minEp. 242

The Dropout

Does Amanda Seyfried nail The Voice (TM)? Do we care about a Holmes origin story or do we just want to get to the (alleged) scams? How does BJ, the scientist of the pod, feel about the lab scenes? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review o...

Mar 11, 202218 minEp. 241

Severance, The Cuphead Show!, All American: Homecoming, The Endgame

Is BJ the king of board games? How far would you go for work-life balance? How dark can a kids’ show be before it’s no longer a kids’ show? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:53 – Severance (Apple TV+) 07:27 – The Cuphead Show! (Netflix) 12:04 – All American: Homecoming (CW) 20:45 – The Endgame (NBC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us ...

Mar 03, 202230 minEp. 240

Bel-Air

Are we ready for a new take on Will Smith in Bel-Air? How was Will’s family reimagined for this new drama? And should they have used the original theme song? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Feb 24, 202219 minEp. 239

Reacher, March, Inventing Anna, The Kings of Napa

Is Jack Reacher the perfect detective and hero? Are we excited for a marching band to perform at homecoming? How did Anna Delvey trick New York’s party people? And what’s the formula for the perfect family vineyard soap opera? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:40 – Reacher (Prime Video) 06:55 – March (The CW) 12:46 – Inventing Anna (Netflix) 17:59 - The Kings of Napa (OWN) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at ...

Feb 17, 202227 minEp. 238

Murderville

Does this show format work for more than a short Internet video? Is Marshawn Lynch the funniest person on the planet? Why can’t Conan O’Brien eat hot sauce? Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts...

Feb 10, 202211 minEp. 237

The Woman in the House…, The Gilded Age, Promised Land, The Afterparty

We’re joined by Natalie of Rewind, Reel, and Print and talking through crime, parody, and juicy family drama! How do we feel about these over the top shows this week? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 01:19 - The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (Netflix) 07:40 - The Gilded Age (HBO) 18:24 - Promised Land (ABC) 29:06 - The Afterparty (Apple TV+) You can find Natalie at tiktok.com/@rewindreelandprint and on her website at rewindreelandprint.com Edited with thanks to...

Feb 03, 202241 minEp. 236

How I Met Your Father

Are we excited for a reboot/sequel of this classic sitcom? Do we already know who the father will be? Is this the story of adult Lizzie McGuire? And what is the ideal way to tell a love story? Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spoti...

Jan 28, 202219 minEp. 235

Pivoting, Grand Crew, Naomi, Good Sam

Are we in support of squeezing into dangerously tight skinny jeans? Do we prefer wine or beer bars? Is Superman more than a comic book character? What’s it like to be a surgeon with your dad? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:42 - Pivoting (Fox) 05:54 - Grand Crew (NBC) 13:00 - Naomi (CW) 19:39 - Good Sam (CBS) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com ...

Jan 20, 202228 minEp. 234

Best of 2021

Does BJ come around on a few comedies? Does Mitu learn how to follow superhero stories? Which sci-fi show did BJ hate watch until the end? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studio Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at instagram.com/ThePilotPod...

Jan 13, 202230 minEp. 233

Station Eleven, And Just Like That, American Auto, Selling Tampa

Are Jeevan and Kirsten ready for a post-pandemic world? Which shows do you include in the canon Sex in the City cinematic universe? Can NBC recreate the magic of Superstore while manufacturing cars? And what happens when you mix real estate, drama, and Florida weather? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:51 – Station Eleven (HBO Max) 07:32 – And Just Like That... (HBO Max) 18:07 – American Auto (NBC) 26:44 – Selling Tampa (Netflix) This episode was sponsored by the Ohio Hauntings and Legends Pod...

Dec 24, 202138 minEp. 232

Cory Jeacoma (Interview)

Tune in to learn more about Cory’s role as Logan Kaminski on the CW’s 4400. We discuss his character Trace Weston on Power Book II: Ghost. And we dive into his extensive experience with musicals and music. Transcript available on our website Cory’s Social Media: instagram.com/cocojeacoco | coryjeacoma.com...

Dec 22, 202142 minEp. 231

Abbott Elementary

Does this show hold up against other legendary mockumentary comedies? Why are we so in love with this chaotic yet iconic principal? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studio Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at instagram.com/ThePilotPod...

Dec 17, 202115 minEp. 230
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