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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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00:36:01

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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00:31:47

House of the Dragon, Selling the OC, Little Demon,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/09/03

Are we ready for more Game of Thrones with more dragons? Can this Selling Sunset spin-off live up to the hype? Do Aubrey Plaza and Danny DeVito make a good couple? And what does it take to make junior partner? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:51 – House of the Dragon (HBO) 08:35 – Selling the OC (Netflix) 14:42 – Little Demon (FXX) 19:27 – Partner Track (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:19:20

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/08/27

Is she more skilled than Smart Hulk in more ways than one? How do we feel about an almost all backstory pilot? Do the VFX meet BJ’s Marvel nerd concerns? Tune in to find out!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 | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok |

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00:31:38

A League of Their Own, Password, Contraption Masters,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/08/18

This episode has it all – chaotic baseball, chaotic construction, and chaotic wordplay. Also, did BJ ever play in the little league? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - A League of Their Own (Prime Video) 07:10 - Password (NBC) 13:33 - Contraption Masters (Discovery+) 20:02 - Instant Dream Home (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 askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com |

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00:19:43

The Sandman

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/08/11

What powers does Morpheus or Dream have? Is there enough action in the pilot episode? And what strange dreams has Mitu had recently? Tune in to find out!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 | 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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00:29:07

Pretty Little Liars Original Sin, Uncoupled, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Are we scared of the mysterious entity known as A? Do we care about New York real estate? Or do we care more about true crime mysteries? And what do you do when your therapist tells you not to trust your memories? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 – Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max)08:21 – Uncoupled (Netflix)14:12 – The Resort (Peacock)19:25 – Surface (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:47:19

JP Karliak (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/08/06

Tune in to learn more about JP’s role as The Boss Baby / Ted on The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (Netflix). We also discuss his acting career and his show Donna/Madonna. And we wrap up with a discussion about his advocacy work with NerdsVote and QueerVox.JP’s Social Media: instagram.com/jpkarliakjpkarliak.comTranscript available on our website

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00:17:05

Rap Sh!t

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/07/28

Why is the music on this show so fire? What parts made us cackle out loud? Is BJ a message rap or twerk rap stan? What Miami adventures have we gotten into? Tune in to find out!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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00:29:40

Resident Evil, Boo, Bitch, Everything's Trash, Moonhaven

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/07/21

Does Mitu come around on sci-fi and horror with Resident Evil and Moonhaven? Will BJ ever stop sneaking in scary shows? How does the humor compare in Boo, Bitch vs. Everything’s Trash? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 – Resident Evil (Netflix)07:18 – Boo, Bitch (Netflix)13:57 – Everything’s Trash (Freeform)19:39 – Moonhaven (AMC+) 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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00:14:39

Friends

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/07/14

Which one of us has never watched this iconic TV series? Which friend would we want to share a New York apartment with? And how much plot can this 90s show fit into 23 minutes? Tune in to find out!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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00:28:39

Baymax, The Terminal List, The Bear, Loot

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/07/07

What lessons did we learn from the return of Baymax? Are movies and TV shows too dark? Is working in a restaurant funny? Who is our favorite billionaire? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 – Baymax! (Disney+)05:26 – The Terminal List (Prime Video)13:43 – The Bear (Hulu)20:26 – Loot (Apple TV+) 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 | Visit us

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00:26:22

The Ms. Pat Show

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/06/30

Is this filling our need for Black working class sitcoms? Will Ms. Pat’s kids survive the cuties strikes? How many jokes per minute could one show fit in an episode? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to MattConnect 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 PodcastsFollow The New Chitlin Circuit

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00:33:55

Queer As Folk, Players, God’s Favorite Idiot, First Kill

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Complicated love, competition, and supernatural twists! How well does Queer As Folk balance a cast that size? What would BJ’s gamertag be? Is First Kill too scary for Mitu? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 – Queer As Folk (Peacock)08:33 – Players (Paramount+)17:08 – God’s Favorite Idiot (Netflix)24:17 – First Kill (Netflix) 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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00:19:19

Ms. Marvel

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/06/18

Why is Kamala an awesome teenager? Will Bruno help her figure out her power? And what’s going on with the bracelet she got from her great-grandmother? 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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00:31:32

Tom Swift, The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/06/09

Are we excited to watch a billionaire solve mysteries with his cousin? What’s our background knowledge on Baby Corp? What’s our favorite dinosaur? And what happens when a skaterboarder goes to Australia? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 – Tom Swift (The CW)08:03 – The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (Netflix)14:42 – Prehistoric Planet (Apple TV+)23:51 – Surviving Summer (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosWith advertising from Athletic Greens! Check them out at

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00:18:22

Obi-Wan Kenobi

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/06/02

Has Star Wars painted themselves into a canon-following corner? Did we see enough Obi-Wan Kenobi in the pilot episode? Was there enough space action? 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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00:29:03

The Lincoln Lawyer, The Time Traveler’s Wife, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2022/05/26

We have it all for you this week: revenge, love, redemption and even time travel. Which shows built intrigue and which were sort of meh? What are some of BJ’s favorite time travel shows or movies? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:38 – The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix) 07:50 – The Time Traveler’s Wife (HBO Max) 14:42 – The Essex Serpent (Apple TV+) 20:55 – Savage Beauty (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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