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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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00:25:13

Best Pilots of 2024

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Happy New Year! This week, we cover our favorite pilot episodes of 2024. We cover family shows, sci-fi/fantasy, reality shows, drama, and comedy. And we end the episode with our surprise hits. Which show did BJ and Mitu choose as their top pick of 2024? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:31 - Favorite Family Shows02:12 - Favorite SciFi/Fantasy03:55 - Favorite Reality Shows07:22 - Favorite Drama12:02 - Favorite Comedy18:51 - Surprise Hits Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy

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00:26:11

No Good Deed, Secret Level, Creature Commandos, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/12/19

We get very nerdy and then very crime-y in this week’s review. Can too many people complicate an ensemble mystery? What’s the balance needed between background and action in a comic story? Plus what was BJ’s greatest heist? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:39 - No Good Deed (Netflix)06:13 - Secret Level (Prime Video)11:35 - Creature Commandos (Max)17:43 - The Sticky (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit

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00:16:15

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/12/12

How will these friends navigate friendship * and * being lost in space? How does Star Wars feel as a live action story told through kids’ points of view? And why would sweet Neel have to be pulled away from his rich home life? 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

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00:32:45

A Man on the Inside, The Agency, Interior Chinatown,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/12/07

Too much lying in one spy show and too much honesty in another where a news pundit is seemingly being hunted. Along with a totally new reality in Chinatown. Also which one of us was partially raised by Ted Danson? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 01:04 - A Man on the Inside (Netflix) 06:11 - The Agency (Paramount+ with Showtime) 12:53 - Interior Chinatown (Hulu) 19:35 - The Madness (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast

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00:14:32

Dune: Prophecy

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/11/28

How much Dune knowledge do you need to enjoy this show? What do we think of Valya’s hobby? And what’s up with Desmond? 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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00:30:34

St. Denis Medical, Say Nothing, The Day of the...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Has NBC found its new Superstore? Are we ready for an emotionally brutal series? How will this game of cat and mouse end? And what’s our advice for a D.C. detective? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - St. Denis Medical (NBC)06:14 - Say Nothing (FX/Hulu)12:23 - The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)18:42 - Cross (Prime Video) 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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00:12:15

Modern Family

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Is this one of THE definitive perfect pilots? How do they introduce so many people in one quick, funny episode? What is Mitu’s favorite mockumentary? 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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00:30:39

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Before, Where’s Wanda,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/11/07

Can a reboot be funny without nostalgia? Is a mystery even more mysterious when it’s in German (or ancient Dutch)? Is there a Wayans family comedy bootcamp we can join? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Disney+)06:46 - Before (Apple TV+)12:44 - Where’s Wanda (Apple TV+)22:37 - Poppa’s House (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

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00:16:52

Beauty in Black

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/10/31

Will Kimmie ever experience good luck? When will our leads cross paths? And does Tyler Perry have a distinctive voice? 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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00:31:47

Happy's Place, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/10/24

Is Reba still doing what she does best? Is this show just for Young Sheldon fans? Does this medical drama live up to NBC’s standards? And is anyone in the Pradeep family a reliable narrator? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - Happy's Place (NBC)06:20 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (CBS)13:00 - Brilliant Minds (NBC)20:28 - The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:13:12

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/10/17

How does this hold up against the rest of this legendary franchise? Does Lara Croft have friends? Is treasure hunting … good? What’s the greatest recent treasure Mitu has ever found? 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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00:29:33

Matlock, Penelope, Nobody Wants This, The Penguin

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/10/10

When Kathy Bates struts on to your television screen, do you have any other choice but to sit down and watch? Do we need Wild or Eat, Pray, Love but for teens? Why is The Penguin also so funny? And which one of us is Kristen Bell hive? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - Matlock (CBS)06:44 - Penelope (Netflix)12:55 - Nobody Wants This (Netflix)18:44 - The Penguin (HBO/Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:15:08

Doctor Odyssey

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/10/03

How is practicing medicine different on a cruise ship? How quickly will a love triangle form? And who’s the most attractive crew member? 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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00:30:54

Agatha All Along, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Do you need to remember more than Agatha being a character in WandaVision? What would you remix in the Star Wars universe? Why won’t Mel make different choices? And is High Potential a successor to Monk’s legacy? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 01:01 - Agatha All Along (Disney+)07:40 - LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (Disney+)12:57 - How to Die Alone (Hulu)19:54 - High Potential (ABC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast |

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00:14:48

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/09/23

How can one show be so unserious and so serious at once? How can one person in Taylor be so perfect for television? And the biggest question of all: Can Momtok even survive this? 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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00:15:38

Naruto

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/09/12

How did they fit this much earned character development and story in one sub-25 minute plot? How did a haircut tip Mitu off about a character? Why is BJ ready to start fighting with robots? 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

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00:17:54

K-Pop Idols

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/09/05

Did Jessi, Blackswan, and Cravity gain us as new fans? Does this documentary reveal how tough the K-Pop industry is? 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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00:26:56

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, Divided by Design, Batman:...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/08/29

What does it take to be a pop star? Who’s design style do we like best? What’s changed in this Batman universe? And should we go on a road trip? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:51 - Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (Netflix)08:09 - Divided by Design (HGTV)12:36 - Batman: Caped Crusader (Prime Video)16:50 - Are You Sure?! (Disney+) 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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00:14:37

Teen Wolf

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/08/22

Does this show hold up? Is the core love story of this pilot the friendship between Scott and Stiles? And what would BJ do if a werewolf bit Mitu? 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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00:28:48

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mr....

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Can Olympic gold medal winning basketball players act? How many gym-related similarities can the UK cast of Love is Blind have? How many kids are bullied in animated worlds and dance studios? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Paramount+)06:38 - Mr. Throwback (Peacock)12:13 - Dance Moms: A New Era (Hulu)19:52 - Love Is Blind: UK (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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