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PODCAST

The Pilot Podcast

The Pilot Podcast

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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00:28:41

Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/04/24

What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock) 07:20 - The Testaments (Hulu) 13:52 - Big Mistakes (Netflix) 19:57 - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:11:25

Rooster (HBO)

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2026/04/16

Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? 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

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00:29:39

Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu) 08:22 - Bait (Prime Video) 13:52 - If it’s Tuesday, it’s Murder (Hulu) 19:41 - Born to Bowl (HBO) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:13:05

Iyanu (Cartoon Network)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/04/03

What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? 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

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00:25:18

Age of Attraction, Scarpetta, Vladimir, Imperfect Women

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix) 06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime Video) 14:01 - Vladimir (Netflix) 19:19 - Imperfect Women (Apple TV) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:12:00

Wild Cards (CW)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? 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

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00:24:02

Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video) 06:27 - Marshals (CBS) 11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO) 17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC) 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

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00:16:11

The Boyfriend (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/03/06

What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? 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

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00:31:30

Can You Keep a Secret?, Neighbors, The Fall and Rise...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+) 07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max) 15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock) 22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:13:41

The ‘Burbs (Peacock)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/02/20

How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? 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

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00:29:36

Wonder Man, Memory of a Killer, Agatha Christie's...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/02/13

Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+)06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox)12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)18:47 - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy

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00:16:39

Ludwig (BBC)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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

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00:26:41

Best Medicine, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/01/30

What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox)06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)12:14 - Steal (Prime Video)18:17 - Ponies (Peacock) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at

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00:33:23

Best of 2025

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/26

What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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

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00:15:27

Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/18

How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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

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00:29:26

All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock)06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix)12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix)18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at

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00:15:13

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/27

How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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

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00:28:12

Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/21

How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV)07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix)13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+)18:50 - Stumble (NBC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:14:48

Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Is reasonable doubt a legal drama or is it a drama about a very complicated person who does law? And how do BJ & Mitu define partnership? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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

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00:30:21

The Chair Company, Disney Twisted-Wonderland the...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/11

What happens when you search for a chair company? What happens when a popular game is turned into an anime? What happens when your whole family is connected to the police department? And what happens when you’re recruited for an undercover mission? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:48 - The Chair Company (HBO Max)07:13 - Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation (Disney+)13:26 - Boston Blue (CBS)20:19 - The Asset (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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