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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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All Episodes

00:40:14

Cowboy Bebop, Yellowjackets, The Sex Lives of College...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/11/25

Have we been inspired to become space bounty hunters? How would we survive in the wilderness with our soccer teammates? Has college changed since we were freshman? And are we ready to dive into another magical fantasy world? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 – Cowboy Bebop (Netflix) 08:15 – Yellowjackets (Showtime) 16:50 – The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max) 27:24 – The Wheel of Time (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:37:01

Meg Steedle (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/11/19

Tune in to learn more about Meg’s journey from high school theatre performances to network television and streaming services! We discuss her roles on Boardwalk Empire, The Mysteries of Laura, Jupiter’s Legacy, and many more shows! We also get to hear about her new project, Lady in White.Meg’s Social Media: instagram.com/megsteedleTranscript available on our website

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00:17:16

Chuck

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/11/18

How 2007 does Chuck feel? Why can’t the government afford a backup drive? Can a human computer save the world? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at instagram.com/ThePilotPod

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00:39:54

Doctor Brain, Head of the Class, Swagger, Arcane

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/11/12

Can a basketball show be interesting? How many “brain sync” shows are there and does Dr. Brain stand out? Do you need to be a video game fan to enjoy Arcane? What kind of nerd was BJ in high school? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 – Dr. Brain (Apple TV+), 09:30 – Head of the Class (HBO Max) 19:49 – Swagger (Apple TV+) 29:52 – Arcane (Netflix) This episode was sponsored by Unidragon Puzzles. Go to unidragon.com and use code PILOT10 for a 10% discount!Edited with thanks to Playlyst

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00:21:54

4400

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/11/04

Do we wish we were sucked out of time? Can Shanice save all the returnees and her family? And will Dr. Andre get vaccinated? Tune in to find out!This episode was sponsored by Unidragon Wooden Puzzles. Go to unidragon.com and use code PILOT10 for a 10% discount!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com |

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00:34:44

Queens, Dopesick, Just Beyond, I Know What You Did...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/10/28

How excited is Mitu for a 90s hip-hop group? Do we want a Goosebumps style anthology? Can you guess what we did last summer? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:38 – Queens (ABC), 08:05 – Dopesick (Hulu) 17:02 – Just Beyond (Disney+) 25:04 – I Know What You Did Last Summer (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at

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00:18:27

Our Kind of People

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/10/21

Does this show give us Black Dynasty juicy drama? Will Angela do right by her mom's legacy in Martha’s Vineyard? Do we know where Martha’s Vineyard is? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at instagram.com/ThePilotPod

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00:36:15

Ghosts, Pretty Smart, La Brea, The Way Down

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/10/14

How long would BJ & Mitu last in primeval land? Are friendly ghosts funny? What is NBC’s CGI budget? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 01:00– Ghosts (CBS) 07:40 – Pretty Smart (Netflix) 14:25 – La Brea (NBC) 21:38 – The Way Down (HBO Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at

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00:18:31

Squid Game

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/10/07

What games did BJ and Mitu play in elementary school? How do we feel about seeing the rich challenge the poor to games? Would we compete in the Squad Game? Tune in to find out!Sponsored by Reconstruction.usGet 10% any Fall course with promo code “PILOTPOD”Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us:Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at

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00:30:51

Foundation, Ordinary Joe, Star Wars: Visions, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/30

Is Mitu ready to trust math to determine the future of the galaxy? Is ready to explore a galaxy far, far away through a different lens? Which Joe timeline do we prefer best? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:50– Foundation (Apple TV+), 08:07 – Ordinary Joe (NBC) 16:12 – Star Wars: Visions (Disney+) 22:54 – The Wonder Years (ABC) Sponsored by Reconstruction.usUse promo code “PILOTPOD” for 10% off any fall class!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:14:27

The Premise (FX on Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/23

Does B.J. Novak successfully find humor in police brutality? How is Ben Platt so good at playing people on the brink? What would our “premise” be if we wrote a show? Tune in to find out!Sponsored by The Homebrew D&D Podcast! thehomebrewpodcast.comEdited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at

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00:37:52

LuLaRich, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Frogger, Clickbait

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/16

Are leggings and maxi skirts popping in a way we never understood? Can ‘80s video games be turned into real life obstacles? How do families show up for each other? Be it at the hospital, school dance, or high stakes whodunnit? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:39 - LuLaRich (Amazon Prime Video), 10:13 - Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (Disney+) 18:28 - Frogger (Peacock) 26:58 - Clickbait (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast |

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00:17:36

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/09

What happens when Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez walk into a rent-controlled building? Do we podcasters love a show about making a podcast? Which one of us hosts would make the best detective? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod |

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00:56:10

Eric Petersen (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/03

We interview Eric Petersen, Emmy-nominated actor and star of Kevin Can F**k Himself on AMC. Tune in to learn more about how he achieved his dream of staring in a sitcom, his take on the theatre industry, how to break into the voice acting field, insightful life advice, and useful fashion tips!Spoiler Warning from 28:09 to 36:36Eric’s Social Media: instagram.com/ericpeteinstagram.com/theportlygentlemantwitter.com/ericpetersen44Transcript available on our website

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00:41:42

Nine Perfect Strangers, Heels, FBoy Island, Sweet...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/09/02

Do we want to go on a mysterious wellness retreat? How about a local wrestling match? Or maybe you want to find love? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:55 - Nine Perfect Strangers (Hulu)12:05 - Heels (Starz)21:23 - FBoy Island (HBO Max) 32:38 - Sweet Life: Los Angeles (HBO Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at

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00:15:48

The Chair (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/08/26

We checked out the documentary (?) dramedy The Chair on Netflix! Does Sandra Oh hive get another win? What background and even secrets is BJ able to share from his grad school teaching past? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at

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00:36:17

What If...?, Mr. Corman, Reservation Dogs, Cooking...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/08/19

What would BJ bring to brunch with Paris and the girls? How did Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Taika Waititi at bringing stories to the small screen? Is BJ the next Captain America? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:55 - What If...? (Disney+), 08:36 - Mr. Corman (Apple TV+) 15:09 - Reservation Dogs (FX) 23:20 - Cooking With Paris (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts |

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00:16:45

Elite (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/08/12

This week, we’re going back to our DEEP dive episode about Netflix’s Elite! Have BJ and Mitu finally agreed on a new teen juicy drama? Does this show give Riverdale a run for its money? Tune in to find out!Connect with us:Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at twitter.com/ThePilotPod | Follow us at instagram.com/ThePilotPod

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00:31:45

The Pursuit of Love, Masters of the Universe...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/08/05

Does Mitu want to become a Master of the Universe? Or would she rather be a lawyer? Or would she prefer to sing along with colorful centaurs? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:43 - The Pursuit of Love (Amazon Prime), 07:38 - Masters of the Universe Revelation (Netflix) 13:11 - Vincenzo (Netflix) 23:05 - Centaurworld (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at

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00:15:17

Sexy Beasts (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2021/07/29

You, our wonderful listeners, requested we watch this hot mess of a reality dating show and so we had to check it out! Do the masks make the show more interesting? Do they succeed in changing dating shows as we know them? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudioConnect with us:Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Tweet us at

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