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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

Apples Never Fall, 3 Body Problem, X-Men '97, Diarra From Detroit

Can you solve a murder if it didn’t happen? What happens when the past is the most interesting part of a time travel show? Why is Morph the most helpful of the X-Men? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43 – Apples Never Fall (Peacock) 07:39 – 3 Body Problem (Netflix) 15:09 – X-Men '97 (Disney+) 22:06 – Diarra From Detroit (BET+) 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 askthepilotp...

Mar 28, 202431 minEp. 350

Gravity Falls

Join us as we watch this popular animated series for the first time! Do we want to know more about the mysteries? Are we rooting for these twins? And would we visit the Mystery Shack? 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 Podca...

Mar 21, 202411 minEp. 349

The Gentlemen, Elsbeth, The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, Shogun

What does one do when you inherit a title and wealth? What type of shakeup does the procedural genre need? Does a comedy require heart? And why is the sea so epic and dangerous? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43 – The Gentlemen (Netflix) 06:42 – Elsbeth (CBS) 12:14 – The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (Apple TV+) 17:26 – Shogun (FX) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Em...

Mar 14, 202426 minEp. 348

Deal or No Deal Island

Join us as we watch this cast of normies and reality show alums compete for a giant cash prize. They have to trust each other, they have to tell the truth and lie at the same time, and they have to beat the banker. Which castmates would BJ & Mitu target if they were playing? 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 @T...

Mar 08, 202416 minEp. 347

Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Vince Staples Show, Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, Tracker

Does a show named after Messi have to feature many opinions from Messi himself? Does surreal but traumatic comedy land? Does Netflix do right by Avatar hive? And how do we feel about heroes for pay? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 – Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) 06:31 – The Vince Staples Show (Netflix) 11:25 – Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+) 22:04 – Tracker (CBS) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilot...

Feb 29, 202430 minEp. 346

My Wife and Kids

Join us as we rewind to an early 2000s family sitcom. Does this Damon Wayans style of comedy hold up? And how much does Mitu remember from the original run? 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 22, 202416 minEp. 345

Masters of the Air, Feud: Capote vs The Swans, Choir, A Bloody Lucky Day

Are we ready to fly through the sky? Or do we want to gossip over lunch? Or do we want to inspire others with our singing? Or do we want to find a way out of a taxi cab? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:49 – Masters of the Air (Apple TV+) 07:54 – Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX on Hulu) 15:07 – Choir (Disney+) 20:41 – A Bloody Lucky Day (Paramount+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Em...

Feb 16, 202427 minEp. 344

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Are we ready for an awkward millennial take on this fierce story? Do we believe their chemistry (spoiler: yes!)? Do we have any interest in spy-dom? 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 08, 202412 minEp. 343

Andrew Phung (Interview)

Tune in to learn more about Andrew’s experience behind and in front of the camera with Run the Burbs on CBC & Hulu. We also dive into his time on Kim’s Convenience and Last One Laughing: Canada. Follow Andrew Phung: Instagram: @andrewphung Transcript available on our website

Feb 02, 202457 minEp. 341

Death and Other Details, The Woman in the Wall, A Real Bug's Life, Hazbin Hotel

How many bug facts can we handle and is one of us in a bug hive? Do traditional mystery stories still work or do they need dark elements to make them interesting? And does an animated show work when combining bright and hellish elements? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:47 – Death and Other Details (Hulu) 07:31 – The Woman in the Wall (Paramount+ with Showtime) 12:47 – A Real Bug’s Life (Disney+) 18:50 – Hazbin Hotel (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us...

Feb 01, 202427 minEp. 342

Pokemon Concierge

We’re back with a relaxing, tropical resort series that looks like a toy box come to life! Can we relate to Haru? And what Pokemon did we enjoy seeing the most? 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...

Jan 25, 202413 minEp. 339

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Grimsburg, Echo, The Brothers Sun

Are we ready to dive into the world of Greek mythology? Or do we prepare an animated detective? How do we feel about a violent Marvel character? And how do we feel about a family who knows all about violence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:39 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+) 06:37 – Grimsburg (Fox) 11:19 – Echo (Disney+) 18:57 – The Brothers Sun (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thep...

Jan 22, 202427 minEp. 338

Best Pilots of 2023

Happy New Year, TV lovers! This week, we got to reminisce on the pilots of 2023 that drove us to laugh, cry, and startle! We also shared some shows that surprised us. Which show did BJ love that shocked Mitu? 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 ...

Jan 13, 202424 minEp. 337

The Holiday Shift

For our last show of the year (woah!), we review a holiday-themed sitcom with Superstore-style hi-jinks and lots of love to go around. What were our favorite stores to visit as teens? Is Roku the next great tv destination? 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 l...

Dec 14, 202316 minEp. 336

The Artful Dodger, Obliterated, Drive With Swizz Beatz, NCIS: Sydney

Families of all different kinds experience fun and danger on this week’s shows. How much gore can one cute show have? And can you enjoy a show about cars if you’re not a car person? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 – The Artful Dodger (Hulu) 05:35 – Obliterated (Netflix) 11:18 – Drive With Swizz Beatz (Hulu) 20:23 – NCIS: Sydney (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 a...

Dec 07, 202327 minEp. 335

The Curse

We watch a show within a show about flipping homes and philanthropy, HGTV’s Flipanthropy! Does it deserve to be a real show? Does it come too close to reality? And what exactly is the curse? 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 Appl...

Dec 01, 202315 minEp. 334

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, A Murder at the End of the World, Colin from Accounts, Monarch Legacy of Monsters

What does a superfan think of this Scott Pilgrim retelling? Did we watch a show that captures classic mystery writing? Who likes potty jokes? And are there enough monsters? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:58 – Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix) 08:15 – A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu) 16:50 – Colin From Accounts (Paramount+) 23:01 – Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit...

Nov 23, 202332 minEp. 333

Once Upon a Time

We revisit a show that one of us may have gatekept from the other for over a decade. Can you find hope in a hero more interested in being a bail bondsperson rather than bonding with other characters? When a villain is played so well, can you stop yourself from rooting for her and her poisoned apples? 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@gm...

Nov 16, 202312 minEp. 332

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul, Run the Burbs, Blue Eye Samurai, Black Cake

This episode has it all. Family secrets, teamwork, and even some public health debate. Does BJ love a drama? Can Mitu handle animated show violence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 – Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (Netflix) 07:53 – Run the Burbs (The CW) 13:44 – Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix) 21:40 – Black Cake (Hulu) 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 askthepilotpodca...

Nov 09, 202332 minEp. 331

Suits

We revisit a show that is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Do you need to go to Harvard Law to become a successful lawyer? Is this show still entertaining over 10 years later? 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...

Nov 02, 202317 minEp. 330

Lessons in Chemistry, I Woke Up A Vampire, Neon, House of Villains

What does it sound like when two chemists talk to each other? What happens after you wake up a vampire? Do you like Reggaeton? And who will be America’s Ultimate Supervillain? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43 – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+) 07:21 – I Woke Up A Vampire (Netflix) 11:01 – Neon (Netflix) 16:59 – House of Villains (E!) 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 as...

Oct 26, 202327 minEp. 329

Frasier

Do we need more Frasier? Do the laugh tracks and title cards still work for us? Which one of us has some fun Frasier facts? 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...

Oct 19, 202315 minEp. 328

Bargain, Found, The Irrational, The Spencer Sisters

This week we learned people are willing to do * anything * to accomplish their goals. We also question if it’s easier to watch a show when everyone is kind of bad. And what’s with putting a big twist in the commercials but not in the pilot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:46 – Bargain (Paramount+) 07:21 – Found (NBC) 13:57 – The Irrational (NBC) 20:16 – Still Up (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us ...

Oct 12, 202327 minEp. 327

Gen V

Are we ready to enter the bloody world of The Boys again? How great is Jaz Sinclair in this role? And what’s the overarching mystery? 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...

Oct 05, 202314 minEp. 326

The Continental, The Super Models, Young Love, Still Up

Are we watching a miniseries or TV movie this week? Which supermodel do you like the most? What’s it like to be a millennial parent? And why are friendships on television so heart-warming? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:45 – The Continental (Peacock) 07:23 – The Super Models (Apple TV+) 15:13 – Young Love (Max) 20:16 – Still Up (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us ...

Sep 29, 202327 minEp. 325

The Swarm

Is it a good thing this pilot felt like the first half of a movie? Why are people in trouble telling on themselves? Have we ever been whale watching? 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...

Sep 21, 202314 minEp. 324

The Changeling, Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake, Spy Ops, Predators

How surprisingly emotionally devastating is Predators? Do we get enough story from The Changeling and Fionna & Cake? How much do we care about the innerworkings of spy missions? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:42 – The Changeling (Apple TV+) 07:40 – Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Max) 13:52 – Spy Ops (Netflix) 21:38 – Predators (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Emai...

Sep 14, 202330 minEp. 323

One Piece

Time for a live-action anime/manga adaptation! Do you need to be familiar with the anime or manga to enjoy the story? Do we like the hour long episode length? Do we want to be part of the Straw Hats crew? 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 ...

Sep 07, 202313 minEp. 322

Ahsoka, Son of a Critch, Mech Cadets, Who is Erin Carter?

Why is Sabine our new favorite Star Wars character? How do we feel about a coming-of-age story set in a small town? What’s up with robots fighting aliens? And who is Erin Carter? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:49 – Ahsoka (Disney+) 08:51 – Son of a Critch (The CW) 15:20 – Mech Cadets (Netflix) 22:10 – Who is Erin Carter? (Netflix) 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 askthe...

Aug 31, 202333 minEp. 321

Harlan Coben's Shelter

We get spooooky with this YA mystery! What’s with the butterflies? Is harboring a secret a citizenship requirement in this town? Is this another great YA entry into the genre of rambunctious friend group that uncovers mysteries in a sleepy neighborhood? 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 , In...

Aug 24, 202313 minEp. 320
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