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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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00:26:00

The Gentlemen, Elsbeth, The Completely Made-Up...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/03/14

What does one do when you inherit a title and wealth? What type of shakeup does the procedural genre need? Does a comedy require heart? And why is the sea so epic and dangerous? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:43 – The Gentlemen (Netflix)06:42 – Elsbeth (CBS)12:14 – The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (Apple TV+)17:26 – Shogun (FX) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us

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00:15:51

Deal or No Deal Island

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Join us as we watch this cast of normies and reality show alums compete for a giant cash prize. They have to trust each other, they have to tell the truth and lie at the same time, and they have to beat the banker. Which castmates would BJ & Mitu target if they were playing? 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

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00:30:17

Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Vince Staples Show,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/29

Does a show named after Messi have to feature many opinions from Messi himself? Does surreal but traumatic comedy land? Does Netflix do right by Avatar hive? And how do we feel about heroes for pay? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 – Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix) 06:31 – The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)11:25 – Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+)22:04 – Tracker (CBS) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:16:00

My Wife and Kids

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/22

Join us as we rewind to an early 2000s family sitcom. Does this Damon Wayans style of comedy hold up? And how much does Mitu remember from the original run? 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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00:27:01

Masters of the Air, Feud: Capote vs The Swans, Choir,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/16

Are we ready to fly through the sky? Or do we want to gossip over lunch? Or do we want to inspire others with our singing? Or do we want to find a way out of a taxi cab? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:49 – Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)07:54 – Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX on Hulu)15:07 – Choir (Disney+)20:41 – A Bloody Lucky Day (Paramount+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us

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00:12:25

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/08

Are we ready for an awkward millennial take on this fierce story? Do we believe their chemistry (spoiler: yes!)? Do we have any interest in spy-dom? 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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00:56:56

Andrew Phung (Interview)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/02

Tune in to learn more about Andrew’s experience behind and in front of the camera with Run the Burbs on CBC & Hulu. We also dive into his time on Kim’s Convenience and Last One Laughing: Canada. Follow Andrew Phung: Instagram: @andrewphungTranscript available on our website

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00:26:45

Death and Other Details, The Woman in the Wall, A...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/02/01

How many bug facts can we handle and is one of us in a bug hive? Do traditional mystery stories still work or do they need dark elements to make them interesting? And does an animated show work when combining bright and hellish elements? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:47 – Death and Other Details (Hulu)07:31 – The Woman in the Wall (Paramount+ with Showtime)12:47 – A Real Bug’s Life (Disney+)18:50 – Hazbin Hotel (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a

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00:12:31

Pokemon Concierge

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/01/25

We’re back with a relaxing, tropical resort series that looks like a toy box come to life! Can we relate to Haru? And what Pokemon did we enjoy seeing the most? 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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00:26:36

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Grimsburg, Echo, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/01/22

Are we ready to dive into the world of Greek mythology? Or do we prepare an animated detective? How do we feel about a violent Marvel character? And how do we feel about a family who knows all about violence? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:39 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+)06:37 – Grimsburg (Fox)11:19 – Echo (Disney+)18:57 – The Brothers Sun (Netflix)Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:23:56

Best Pilots of 2023

The Pilot Podcast ·

2024/01/13

Happy New Year, TV lovers! This week, we got to reminisce on the pilots of 2023 that drove us to laugh, cry, and startle! We also shared some shows that surprised us. Which show did BJ love that shocked 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

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00:15:37

The Holiday Shift

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/12/14

For our last show of the year (woah!), we review a holiday-themed sitcom with Superstore-style hi-jinks and lots of love to go around. What were our favorite stores to visit as teens? Is Roku the next great tv destination? 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

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00:27:27

The Artful Dodger, Obliterated, Drive With Swizz...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/12/07

Families of all different kinds experience fun and danger on this week’s shows. How much gore can one cute show have? And can you enjoy a show about cars if you’re not a car person? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 – The Artful Dodger (Hulu) 05:35 – Obliterated (Netflix)11:18 – Drive With Swizz Beatz (Hulu)20:23 – NCIS: Sydney (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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00:14:35

The Curse

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/12/01

We watch a show within a show about flipping homes and philanthropy, HGTV’s Flipanthropy! Does it deserve to be a real show? Does it come too close to reality? And what exactly is the curse? 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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00:32:24

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, A Murder at the End of the...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/11/23

What does a superfan think of this Scott Pilgrim retelling? Did we watch a show that captures classic mystery writing? Who likes potty jokes? And are there enough monsters? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:58 – Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix) 08:15 – A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu)16:50 – Colin From Accounts (Paramount+)23:01 – Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us

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00:12:25

Once Upon a Time

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/11/16

We revisit a show that one of us may have gatekept from the other for over a decade. Can you find hope in a hero more interested in being a bail bondsperson rather than bonding with other characters? When a villain is played so well, can you stop yourself from rooting for her and her poisoned apples? 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

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00:31:41

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul, Run the Burbs,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/11/09

This episode has it all. Family secrets, teamwork, and even some public health debate. Does BJ love a drama? Can Mitu handle animated show violence? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:45 – Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (Netflix) 07:53 – Run the Burbs (The CW) 13:44 – Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix)21:40 – Black Cake (Hulu) 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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00:16:34

Suits

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/11/02

We revisit a show that is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Do you need to go to Harvard Law to become a successful lawyer? Is this show still entertaining over 10 years later? 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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00:26:42

Lessons in Chemistry, I Woke Up A Vampire, Neon,...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/10/26

What does it sound like when two chemists talk to each other? What happens after you wake up a vampire? Do you like Reggaeton? And who will be America’s Ultimate Supervillain? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:43 – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)07:21 – I Woke Up A Vampire (Netflix)11:01 – Neon (Netflix)16:59 – House of Villains (E!) 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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00:15:14

Frasier

The Pilot Podcast ·

2023/10/19

Do we need more Frasier? Do the laugh tracks and title cards still work for us? Which one of us has some fun Frasier facts? 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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