This month’s episode is called The Recent Calls of Annabel Phipps written by Billy Finnegan (Grace & Frankie). It's an unconventional romantic comedy where Girl meets Boy, Boy very much doesn’t notice. Girl meets bus, Boy notices… sort of. Stay tuned after the table read for Andrew’s interview with Billy. Billy discusses his early transition from New York playwright to LA comedy writer, the development process of Annabel Phipps , and soooo much more. Enjoy! Our cast was Noel Wells as Annabel, Et...
Feb 28, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Our dead pilot this month is Birthright written by Joel Kim Booster (Comedy Central, Conan). We recorded this one live from SF Sketchfest! Birthright is based in part on Joel’s real life. This outrageous and raw pilot centers on Joel Miller. Adopted by white, Midwestern evangelical parents, Joel "knew he was gay before he knew he was Asian". When he has a falling out with his adoptive parents, he goes in search of his birth mother. He assumes she is in Korea, but finds that the truth is way more...
Jan 31, 2019•50 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Our dead pilot this month is called American Alien written by Sierra Teller Ornelas ( Superstore, Happy Endings ). We recorded this one live from The USC Comedy Festival! American Alien centers around Denise “Dee Dee” and Sonny Mendoza, a small-town brother-and-sister team who struggle to keep their working-class jobs while also protecting vulnerable space aliens from everyday pitfalls in their hometown of Tucson, Arizona. We had a great cast for this one including Kaliko Kauhi as Dee Dee, Dusti...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Our dead pilot this month is The Prince by Mehar Sethi ( It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , Bojack Horseman ). When Dave Whitney, a ruthless corporate fixer in Texas, is passed over for a promotion in his family's oil business, he decides to take the whole company down. Mehar describes it as "What if Karl Rove worked for Greenpeace?" We had a great cast for this one including Glenn Howerton as Dave Whitney, Brad Neely as Charles Whitney, Mamie Gummer as Molly, Scott MacArthur as State Senator/R...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Our dead pilot this month was written by Brian Gallivan ( The McCarthy’s, Happy Endings ). It’s called Mr. Joyce’s Opus and it centers around Chuck Joyce, a catholic school teacher, who decides to throw out his curriculum to connect with his students despite the fact that his students are horrible little monsters. Andrew interviews Brian regarding his dead pilot and you’ll also listen to a live table read of Mr. Joyce’s Opus , performed by some of today's funniest comedic actors. We had a great ...
Oct 25, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Our pilot this month is so great and so special! It’s written by Morgan Murphy ( 2 Broke Girls, Jimmy Kimmel Live ) and it’s called Talk Nerdy to Me . The log line for this one is a squad of four dorky but brilliant women sharing a house in Venice, CA deal with VR porn, leaky rowboats, people urinating while rollerblading, and other facts of life in Silicon Beach. We had a great cast for this one including Lauren Lapkus as Harper, Kirby Howell Baptiste as Maddie, Elizabeth Ho as Ruth, Aparna Nan...
Sep 27, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast This month’s pilot is hilarious! It's written by Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker ( Powerless , S#*! My Dad Said ). It’s called Suspended and it centers around an honors English Literature teacher accustomed to teaching the best and brightest who winds up being put in charge of a bunch of students in in-school suspension. We had a great cast for this one including Matt Jones as Paul, Phil Lamarr as Principal Wendell, Carrie Wampler as Claudia, Kira Kosarin as Cayley, Ayden Mayeri as Diana, Jo...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast This month’s pilot is a special one written by the great Jenji Kohan! Jenji created Weeds , Orange is the New Black , and is the executive producer of the new hit Netflix series Glow . Her pilot this week is called Gold and it’s about a divorce lawyer named Bobby Gold and the volatile marriages he’s paid to break up. We had such a fun cast for this one including Weeds star Justin Kirk as Bobby Gold, Lauren Lindsey Donzis as Gabby, John Gemberling as Judah Bloom, Yael Groblgas as Suzy Haven, Matt...
Jul 26, 2018•43 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast This month’s pilot is a special one written by Caroline Williams! It’s called Rob 5000 and it’s about two girls who buy a robot boyfriend and the chaos that ensues. We had such a fun cast for this one including Ayden Mayeri as Brenda, Yael Grobglas as Dani, Jason Ritter as Rob5000, Carlos Alazraqui as Ivan/Acting Teacher, Justin Kirk as Richard, Carrie Wampler as Jen/Linda’s Refrigerator/Angry Woman, Lauren Holt as Kath, Liz Cackowski as Connie/The Lady/Linda, John Gemberling as Todd/Sloppy Guy/...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Adulting stars Jessica Rothe as Penny, Scott Michael Foster as Matt, Lucas Neff as Gil, Katelyn Tarver as Ruth, Toni Trucks as Sabine, Jamie Denbo as Faye, Hank Chen as Dave/Cop #1, Marc Evan Jackson as Frandon, Ayden Mayeri as Colleen/Lady/Cop #2/Clerk, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Andrew Reich interviews Abby Kohn & Marc Silverstein ( Never Been Kissed ; He’s Just Not That Into You ) regarding their dead pilot, Adulting. You'll also listen to a live table read of Ad...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Airport Marriott stars Jason Ritter as Adam Finn, Toni Trucks as Jamie, Scott Michael Foster as Guy in Toilet/Jose/T1 Guy/Royce, Jessica Rothe as Erin, Brendan Hines as Karl, Hank Chen as Rudy, Marc Evan Jackson as Rick Parkman, Jamie Denbo as Yelena, Lucas Neff as Donald, Ayden Mayeri as Sasha Marriott, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Andrew Reich interviews Phil Hay & Matt Manfredi ( The Invitation; Ride Along ) regarding their dead pilot, Airport Marriott. You'll also...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Totally Laime stars Ayden Mayeri as Molly, Jason Ritter as Andy, Jamie Denbo as Molly’s Mom/Gate Agent/Pilot, Toni Trucks as Kendall/Yvette, Lucas Neff as Burditt, Scott Michael Foster as BDT, Brendan Hines as Julian, Marc Evan Jackson as Waiter/Mountain Man Dude, Katelyn Tarver as Wendy, Nola Bowie as 11 year old Molly, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime; Totally Married; Totally Mommy) regarding her dead pilot, Totally...
Apr 03, 2018•58 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast The Money Pit stars Ben Feldman as Walter, Felicia Day as Anna, Steve Agee as Benny, Natalie Morales as Margot, Jenny Wade as Realtor, Mark McConville as Furniture delivery man, Jason Ritter as Restaurant delivery man, Khary Payton as Noel, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Justin Spitzer (Superstore, The Office) regarding his dead pilot, The Money Pit. You'll also listen to a live table read of The Money Pit , performed by some of today's funniest c...
Mar 08, 2018•54 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Red State Blue State stars Dave Koechner as Billy, Busy Philipps as Janie, Baron Vaughn as Evan, Michaela Watkins as Wendy, Marcus Scribner as Oliver, Mikey Madison as Courtney, Craig Cackowski as Teddy, Sujata Day as Customer/Student/Elderly Woman, Joel Spence as Dr. Howard Lean, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Adam McKay (The Big Short, Anchorman) regarding the dead pilot he wrote with Chris Henchy ( The Other Guys, Daddy’s Home) called, Red Stat...
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast The Doulo stars Adam Savage as Mal, Joshua Malina as Doctor/Guy/Man in Suit 1, John Ross Bowie as Paul, Janet Varney as Chrissy/Waitress, John Roderick as Colin, Hal Lublin as Ezekiel/Man in Suit 2, Mark Gagliardi as Mitch, Karen Smith-McGlynn as Teacher/Fanny/Monica, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Andrew Reich (Friends, Dead Pilots Society Creator) regarding a dead pilot he co-wrote with Ted Cohen called The Doulo. You'll also listen to a live ta...
Jan 11, 2018•49 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Jetpackula stars Patton Oswalt as Ben, Tony Hale as Jetpackula, Constance Wu as Megan/Receptionist, Rob Schrab as Dr. Veratu, Mel Rodriguez as Luis/Defenestrator/Announcer/Trent, John Owen Lowe as Jonah, Sujata Day as Future Moo Cow/Susan/Della, Joel Spence as Farmer/Living Scarecrow/Vampresident Martin, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Andrew Reich and Ben Blacker interview Rob Schrab (The Sarah Silverman Program) regarding his dead pilot, Jetpackula. You'll also listen ...
Dec 14, 2017•59 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Women & Girls stars Constance Zimmer as Sarah Stuart, Ed Weeks as Hank Jessup, Janina Gavankar as Paula/French Flight Attendant, Suzy Nakamura as Lucy, Tony Cavalero as Tad/Tyler, Kathreen Khavari as Tad’s Mom/Rebecca/Old Woman, Amy Aniobi as Caitlin, Ahmed Best as Bruce, Victoria Park as Amanda-Kate, Simon Templeman as Bob, Jim Beaver as Tad’s Dad/Phil/Old Man/Marvin/Middle-Aged Party Guest, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Andrew Reich interviews Kristin Newman (That ‘7...
Nov 30, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Robot Daughter stars Kiernan Shipka as Robbie, Jim Beaver as Ned, Jake Brennan as Dale, Tony Cavalero as Brian Kressler, Maria Blasucci as Shirley, Milana Vayntrub as Tiffany #1/Rhonda, Amy Aniobi as Tiffany #2/Girl in Class, Victoria Park as Tiffany #3/Voice on PA System/Random Partygoer, Ahmed Best as Hobo/Gang Member #2/Football Player #1/Hardass Boss/Cop, Joel Spence as Gang Member #1/Football Player #2/Cute Boy/Homeland Security Agent, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode...
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Tuned stars Daniel Strauss as Nate, Allison Tolman as Penny, Retta as Olive, John Ross Bowie as Glenn, Jim O’Heir as Arlen/Dr. Singh, Kate Flannery as Deena, Christina Kirk as Bonnie, Tawny Newsome as Jennica/Female cop/Patient/Nurse/Crowd, Janina Gavankar as Tina/New Yorker/Patient/Nurse/Crowd, Maria Blasucci as Natalie Morales/Other driver/Patient/Nurse/Crowd, Matt Micucci as Oscar/Scott/Penny’s date/New Yorker/Patient/Nurse/Crowd, Joel Spence as Doorman/Ken/Hal/New Yorker/Ned/Cab Driver, and ...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Allah in the Family stars Maz Jobrani as Hasan, Dominic Rains as Bobak/Little Bobak, Kathreen Khavari as Sissy, Necar Zadegan as Neda, Medalion Rahimi as Tina, Milana Vayntrub as Crystal, Reza Aslan as The Basij/Teenager/Brown-Skinned Student #1/Bearded Man/Persian Man, Jim Beaver as Mr. Hauser/Teacher, Maria Blasucci as Misty/Tina’s Friend, Joel Spence as Sonny/Brown-Skinned Student #2, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Reza Aslan ( The Leftovers, B...
Sep 21, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Front Man stars Josh Peck as Paul, Daniel Strauss as Ron, Allison Tolman as Vivian, Busy Philipps as Hope, Kate Flannery as Eileen, Jim O’Heir as Len, John Ross Bowie as Dr. Groener, Janina Gavankar as Raul/Choir, Matt Micucci as Chad/Keith, Michael Cassady as Kit, Birdie Silverstein as Aurora, Maria Blasucci as Nana/Lara/Choir, Joel Spence as Glenn, Tawny Newsome as Choir, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich interview Emil...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Assisted Loving stars Kevin Dobson as Joe,Tiffany Haddish as Kebe/Young Mother, Molly Shannon as Joie, Anna Camp as Vanessa/Michelle, Jamie Denbo as Irene, Sarah Chalke as Bonnie, Luka Jones as Mike, Pooch Hall as Gerald/Older Italian Cashier, Jonathan Schmock as Luigi/Earl the Pearl/Ray Barone/Frank Barone, and Claudia Lonow with stage directions. In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, Ben Blacker interviews Claudia Lonow ( Accidentally on Purpose, How to Live with your Parents (For the Rest o...
Aug 10, 2017•57 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast My Cousin Thor stars Hayes MacArthur as Thor, Tony Cavalero as Knud/Stavros, Kyle Bornheimer as David, Anna Camp as Taylor, Jamie Denbo as Isabella/Doreen, Valerie Azlynn as Inger, Ted Cohen as Chase, and Ira Ungerleider with stage directions. In this episode, Andrew Reich interviews Ira Ungerleider ( Angie Tribeca, Friends ) regarding his dead pilot, My Cousin Thor . You'll also listen to a never-before-heard live table read of My Cousin Thor performed by some of today's funniest comedic actors...
Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Punching out stars Kyle Bornheimer as Kenny, Cedric Yarbrough as Hank, Thomas Lennon as Bob, Robert Ben Garant as Man’s Voice/Mr. Barnhill, Ben Schwartz as Jake/Byron, Janet Varney as Old Lady/Janice/Jenny, Ana Ortiz as Stacy, Craig Cackowski as Anderton/Dane/Lonny, Alessandra Torresani as Shawna, Carlos Alazraqui as Flam/Customer and Andrew Reich with Stage Directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley ( Spider-Man: Homecoming, Horrible Bosses ) reg...
Jun 29, 2017•59 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Rollerworld stars Jane Levy as Shane, Allison Tolman as Krista, Adam Scott as Cory, Mae Whitman as Janie, Hank Chen as David Lee, Zach Knighton as Jason, Casey Wilson as Lady #1, June Diane Raphael as Lady #2, Nicole Byer as Lady #3, Jack McGee as Grandpa William, Steve Agee as Wizard/The Desk Sergeant, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich interview Samantha McIntyre ( Married, Bored to Death ) regarding her dead pilot, Rollerworld . You'll also l...
Jun 08, 2017•45 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Bachelor Party stars Matt Lauria as Hank, Frankie Shaw as Holly, Jason Ritter as Jay, Jenny Wade as Anna, Christina Pickles as Margaret, Khary Payton as Stan/Brandon, Janet Varney as Tina, Natalie Morales as Vera, Bruce McCulloch as Geoff, Steve Agee as Waiter/High School Kid, Mark McConville as Busboy/Jordan/Kid/14 year old kid, Felicia day as Jordan's Mom/Woman. In this episode, Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich interview JJ Philbin (New Girl , Saturday Night Live ) and Josh Malmuth ( New Girl, Sup...
May 25, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast C-Company stars Steve Agee as Steve Douglas, Paul F. Tompkins as Shade, Andy Richter as Paisley, Janet Varney as Tammy, Dave Foley as Major Schooley, Wyatt Cenac as Brock Fenton/Shorty Espejo, Matt Gourley as Murph, Joshua Malina as Fatty Espejo, Mark McConville as Dirt Face, Christian McCulloch as Aton/Ace Hunter, Tawny Newsome as Vasquez/Wembley/Cop, and Andrew Reich with stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich interview Steve Agee (New Girl , The Sarah Silverman progra...
May 04, 2017•57 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast The Housewives stars June Diane Raphael as Edie, Casey Wilson as Louise, Adam Scott as Henry, Laurie Metcalf as Flo, Zachary Knighton as Johnny, Mae Whitman as Woman #1, Nicole Byer as May/Sadie, Jerry O'Connell as Jerry, Paul Scheer as Sal/Mr. Johnston, Jack McGee as Pink, Jane Levy as Woman #2, Steve Agee as Tommy, Hank Chen as Sammy, Sarah Baker as Woman's Voice/Dotsi Ann/Harriet, and Eddie Frierson with Stage Directions/Announcer. In this episode, Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich interview June ...
Apr 13, 2017•57 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Big stars Jason Ritter as Will, Janet Varney as Phoebe, Frankie Shaw as Norma, Steve Agee as Kyle, Felicia Day as Voice on Phone/Mom in Crowd, Natalie Morales as Tricia, Bruce McCulloch as Dr. Paul, Khary Payton as Zoltar's Caretaker/Narrator/Trevor, Jenny Wade as Teary Mom, Mark McConville as Voice Over/Bud Driver/Kid, Jenny Wade as Manager/Story Manager and Michael Royce with Stage directions. In this episode, Ben Blacker interviews Mike Royce ( Everybody Loves Raymond, Men of a Certain Age, O...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Galaxy Fighters stars Ed Weeks as Chancellor Gartold Brock, Humphrey Ker as Lieutenant Thalamus Reed, John Ross Bowie as Policeman, Cedric Yarbrough as Troy, Janet Varney as Fruit Girl, Kerry Kenney-Silver as Beautiful Woman #2, Alison Rich as Beautiful Woman #3, Josh Zuckerman as Matt Farlin, Craig Cackowski as Charlie, Chris Tallman as Ginmopa, Danielle Nicolet as Jenna/Beautiful Woman #1, Mark McConville as Soldier, Gary Anthony Williams as Weatherman, Jamie Denbo as Sexy Female Voice, and An...
Feb 08, 2017•53 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast 
