Dead Pilots Society

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Dead Pilots Society

Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich•maximumfun.org

In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).

Episodes

Episode 5 – Angry Angel written by Will Gluck (Easy A, Friends with Benefits)

Angry Angel stars Aubrey Plaza as Alison Pyke, Ed Weeks as Barker, Cedric Yarbrough as Leonard/Middle Aged Man, John Ross Bowie as Male Judge/Co-pilot/Driver/Jogger, Kerri Kenney-Silver as Female Judge/Old Woman, Alison Rich as Teenage Girl, Janet Varney as Flight Attendant/Mother/Suspicious Mother, Gary Anthony Williams as Man in Uniform/Regular/Older Voices/Security Guard, Jamie Denbo as Woman, Humphrey Kerr as Patrick,Danielle Nicolet as Connie, Craig Cackowski as Skater/Shaun White/Business ...

Jan 12, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 4 - Rabbit Hole written by Jamie Denbo (Yes Man, Daddy's Home) & Kerri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911!, Bob's Burgers)

Rabbit Hole stars Kerri Kenney-Silver as Dame Delilah, Craig Cackowski as Roy, Betsy Sodaro as Sarge, Alison Rich as Penny, Leslie Grossman as Mary, Danielle Nicolet as Crystal, Cedric Yarborough as Lou, Gary Anthony Williams as Carl, John Ross Bowie as John/Albert, Chris Tallman as Sako/Fireman #2/Biker, Mark McConville as Butch/Boy #2, Ed Weeks as Fireman #1/Biker #3, Josh Zuckerman as Boy #1/Guy, Humphrey Ker as Biker #2, and Jamie Denbo as Carmey, Lynn, Boy #1, Candy, and stage directions. I...

Dec 15, 2016•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 3 - Wunderland written by Amanda Lund (Ghost Ghirls, Goosebumps) & Matt Gourley (Podcasts: Super Ego; I Was There Too)

Wunderland stars Amanda Lund as Jane, Kiernan Shipka as Young Blond Girl/Kelsea, Rich Sommer as Peyton, Skylar Astin as Juan Pablo, Laraine Newman as Kelsea's Mom, Noah Galvin as Teenaged employee (Gary), Steve Agee as Petite Keith/Security Guard, Craig Cackowski as Narrator/Policeman/King Strudel/Driver, Marc Evan Jackson as Bruce, Arturo Del Puerto as Corporate Stiff/Brad, Ben Feldman as George Doyle,Natalie Morales as Boleyn, Maria Blasucci as Hippie Mom/Tera Kaltenbach/Olivia, and Matt Gourl...

Nov 17, 2016•50 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 2 - Only Child written by John Hodgman (Pitch Perfect 2, Married)

Only Child stars John Hodgman as John Hodgman, Janet Varney as Bridget and Mom, John Ross Bowie as Dad, Abe Chabon as Miles, Mark Gagliardi as Ed, Simon, and Basoonist, Josh Malina as Alex and Dr. Horchow, Adam Savage as Paul, Sage Ryan as Tim Fitch, Hal Lublin as Coach Mac, Ben Acker as CJ, John Roderick as Dr. Mister, Samantha Sadoff as Tina, and Abby Wait as Posie. Stage directions read by Andrew Reich. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews John Hodgman ( The Daily Show, Pitch Perfect 2, Ma...

Oct 13, 2016•49 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 1: Formosa written by Thomas Lennon & Robert Ben Garant (Reno 911, The State)

Formosa stars Paul F. Tompkins as Frank, Ben Schwartz as Frenchy, Craig Cackowski as Lou and Bellhop, Alessandra Torresani as Margaret O'Sullivan, Ana Ortiz as Carlita, Cedric Yarbrough as Machete Man and Hotel Detective, Carlos Alazraqui as El Coyote, Mickey, and Chance, Janet Varney as Middle Aged Woman, and Kyle Bornheimer as Archer. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Thomas Lennon & Robert Ben Garant ( Reno 911, The State, The Night At The Museum Films ) regarding their dead pilot, Form...

Sep 15, 2016•1 hr 1 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Episode Zero: Laurel and Holly written by Andrew Reich and Ted Cohen

Laurel & Holly stars Molly Shannon as Holly, Sarah Chalke as Laurel, Hayes MacArthur as Steve, Tony Cavalero as Tony and Xander, Kyle Bornheimer as Shane, Anna Camp as Rita, Valerie Azlynn as Tanya and Danny, and Jamie Denbo as Steph. In this pilot episode, Ben Blacker interviews Andrew Reich ( Friends, Rules of Engagement, creator of Dead Pilots Society ) regarding his dead pilot, Laurel and Holly . You'll also listen to a never-before-heard live table read of Laurel and Holly , performed by so...

Sep 15, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast