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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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00:20:09

Kaleidoscope, Koala Man, Will Trent, Velma

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/01/20

When is the best time to start learning about a heist? Why are local superheroes charming? Is Will the new Sherlock Holmes? And where is Scooby Doo? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:40 – Kaleidoscope (Netflix)05:23 – Koala Man (Hulu)9:26 – Will Trent (ABC)14:17 – Velma (HBO 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 askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on

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00:22:06

Best Pilots of 2022

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/01/12

Does BJ come around on comedy and even smiling or laughter this year? Is Mitu a new member of sci-fi hive? Where did we agree and where did we …. not agree? 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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00:27:57

Kindred, The Recruit, Sonic Prime, National Treasure:...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/12/22

Lots of action for our last episode of 2022! Are we ready for more multiverses? Is The Recruit more thriller or comedy? How much do we know about the Freemasons and treasure hunting? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 – Kindred (Hulu) 06:37 – The Recruit (Netflix) 12:38 – Sonic Prime (Netflix) 18:30 – National Treasure: Edge of History (Disney+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email

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00:22:45

Harry and Meghan

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/12/15

How do we feel about this royal love story? How important is social media when dating? And did we learn anything new or are we already Harry and Meghan experts? 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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00:28:52

Willow, Welcome to Chippendales, Riches, Hush

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/12/08

Are we ready to join unlikely heroes on a journey through a fantastic land? Or would we rather learn about the origins of Chippendales? Or maybe family drama? Or we could be drawn in by a bad therapist! Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 – Willow (Disney+) 07:17 – Welcome to Chippendales (Hulu) 12:57 – Riches (Prime Video) 21:13 – Hush (AllBlk) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email

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00:15:34

Wednesday

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/12/02

Is Wednesday the queen of revenge with a heart of gold? How does this show stand out from other teens-solving-crimes stories? 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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00:24:06

The English, Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?, Transformers:...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/11/25

The theme this week is battle! Battles of will, love, court, and revenge. Can Transformers be taught by humans how to transform? Do we need this new take on westerns? Should Lizzy Caplan narrate everything? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 – The English (Prime Video) 05:56 – Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? (Netflix) 12:15 – Transformers: EarthSpark (Paramount+) 16:46 – Fleishman is in Trouble (Hulu) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:16:32

The Calling

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/11/17

Is this the fresh take we needed for procedurals? Is Avi interesting enough as a character to carry the show? Does Karen Robinson’s range know any limits? 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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00:25:24

The Suspect, Lopez vs Lopez, Blockbuster, Cabinet of...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/11/10

What makes someone stab themselves 21 times? Can TikTok and a sitcom heal real life trauma? Do y’all know about the last Blockbuster? And we like spooky shows? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:43 – The Suspect (AMC+) 06:16 – Lopez vs Lopez (NBC) 10:59 – Blockbuster (Netflix) 17:07 – Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix) 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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00:13:55

Derry Girls

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/11/03

What happens when you set a teen sitcom in 1990s Ireland during the Troubles? Which character was our breakout star? And what lies ahead for our teens? Tune in to find out!Rachel’s Social Media: instagram.com/rachels_reviews/instagram.com/hallmarkiespodcast/rachelsreviews.netConnect 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

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00:31:20

Jennifer Tong (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/10/30

Tune in to learn more about Jen’s experience on Fakes, how she approaches different genres of television, and her Vancouver restaurant recommendations. Tune in!Jen’s Instagram:instagram.com/_jentong/Transcript available on our website

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00:31:52

The Peripheral, Easy-Bake Battle, From Scratch, I...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/10/27

Would you inhabit your brother’s body in a simulation? Where were the easy-bake ovens? Do you like your romance with art or food? And why do people enjoy hating Barney? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:47 - The Peripheral (Prime Video) 07:34 - Easy-Bake Battle (Netflix) 14:29 - From Scratch (Netflix) 20:31 - I Love You, You Hate Me (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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00:14:41

The Winchesters

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Does this show work for Supernatural hive and new viewers? Does it feel current or like a period piece? Does that matter? And which one of us was almost a ghost hunter? 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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00:27:44

Reginald the Vampire, Alaska Daily, The Rookie: Feds,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/10/13

Can fat vampires thrive? Can film stars carry TV shows? Are we card-carrying members of Marcia Gay Harden hive? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - Reginald the Vampire (Syfy) 08:31 - Alaska Daily (ABC) 15:20 - The Rookie: Feds (ABC) 20:20 - So Help Me Todd (CBS) 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,

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00:15:52

Battlestar Galactica

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/10/06

Why did it take so long for BJ and Mitu to watch this classic series? Which one of us is the cyclon and which one is the human? And why does the crew look so tired? 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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00:28:58

Andor, Reboot, Quantum Leap, The Serpent Queen

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/29

Does Andor feel like a Star Wars show? Are we ready for a meta sitcom? Do we understand the rules of time travel? And what does it take to become known as the serpent queen? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 – Andor (Disney+) 06:20 – Reboot (Hulu) 14:22 – Quantum Leap (NBC) 21:32 – The Serpent Queen (Starz) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosWith advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:36:01

Zach Umperovitch (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/24

Tune in to learn more about Zach’s record-breaking machines, expansive career in media, and new show, Contraption Masters! We also discuss potential machines we can build and nerd out together over board games. Tune in!Zach’s Social Media: instagram.com/zach_umperovitch/tiktok.com/@zachscontraptionsrubegoldbergmachineexpert.comTranscript available on our website

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00:13:40

Til Jail Do Us Part

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Will these ladies push past their differences to work together given the life or death stakes on the line? Which marriage seems the healthiest? Have BJ or Mitu ever been married? 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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00:30:08

Fakes, Growing Up, The Patient, Wedding Season

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/16

Coming of age, trauma bonding, and scheming: this episode has it ALL. Also, every show was under 30 minutes; a dream! And what is BJ’s history with fakes? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:38 – Fakes (Netflix) 06:59 – Growing Up (Disney+) 15:40 – The Patient (FX on Hulu) 22:12 – Wedding Season (Hulu) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosWith advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at athleticgreens.com/EMERGINGConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast |

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00:17:43

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/09

How do we feel about the three different storylines presented in the pilot? Is this a good fantasy series even if you’re not a fan of The Lord of the Rings? And what would Mitu do if she was in Galadriel’s position? 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

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