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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. Have you ever: Hate-watched a show because you were too far in and invested? Found a great show too late and now you’re trying to avoid spoilers at every turn? Endlessly scrolled through Netflix looking for a show to enjoy with your lunch? There is so

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00:14:09

Brothers (Apple TV)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Are the rumors about Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson true? Do these two make a good comedic duo? And where might this story go over the course of the season? 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 Threads, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See

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00:22:58

Neagley, Crew Girl, Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Are we excited for Neagley to have her own spinoff show? Has Netflix created another successful YA coming-of-age show? And are we ready to dive into a cozy mystery? Tune in to find out!Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3 Timestamps: 00:58 - Neagley (Prime Video) 06:33 - Crew Girl (Netflix) 14:31 - Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence (BritBox) Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at

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00:12:08

Last Seen (Apple TV)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/09/17

What makes a solid thriller? Is this Australia’s TV golden age? And would we work well with Ian the investigator? 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 Threads, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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00:16:14

Dalliance and Blood Sacrifice

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/09/10

Does our lead bring enough in Blood Sacrifice? How many affairs can one group of 60+ year-old friends have? And what is BJ’s favorite mystery? Tune in to find out!Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3 Timestamps: 00:30 -Blood Sacrifice (Netflix) 07:14 - Dalliance (Paramount+) Connect 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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00:14:46

A Different World (NBC/Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/09/03

Is this show as good as we remember? Do we want to attend Hillman College? And are we prepared for the revival series? 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 Threads, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use

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00:26:44

Let’s Marry Harry, Anna Pigeon, The Real Housewives...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Are we excited to see Harry Jowsey to find love and tie the knot? Can USA Network pull off a classic procedural mystery set in a national park? And how much do we know about The Real Housewives 20-year history? Tune in to find out!Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3 Timestamps: 00:42 - Let’s Marry Harry (Netflix) 09:19 - Anna Pigeon (USA Network) 15:53 - The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th (Bravo) Connect with

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00:14:44

Lanterns (HBO)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/08/20

How many superpowers do we need to see in a superhero show? Will we solve the mystery first of whodunnit or who can finally be a stable presence in John’s life? And would Mitu make a good detective? 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 Threads, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast,

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00:17:26

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, The...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/08/13

Do we need to wellness check America’s wealthy youth? How much do we need to like characters to care about their outcomes? And what is BJ’s favorite Star Wars story? Tune in to find out!Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3 Timestamps: 00:37 - Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi (Disney+) 4:19 - The Shards (FX/FX on Hulu)) 09:55 - Sterling Point (Prime Video) Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:14:17

Furious (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Are we interested in another FBI agent chasing a serial killer? Is the serial killer extra creepy? And what’s our theory on the connection between characters? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com

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00:21:35

The Five Star Weekend, The Hawk, Stuart Fails to Save...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/08/04

Are we ready to go on a weekend vacation with distant friends? Do we think a talented golfer has what it takes to make us laugh? And do we believe Stuart can actually save the universe? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:50 - The Five Star Weekend (Peacock) 6:53 - The Hawk (Netflix) 12:32 - Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (HBO Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at

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00:12:13

Ride or Die (Prime Video)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/07/23

Is this the cast of our actual dreams? How much story do you need in a pilot episode? And what is our top secret antique shopping advice? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios 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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00:21:34

The Doomies, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/07/16

Did we find a show to fill a Gravity Falls sized hole in our hearts? How much accuracy do we need from our historical comedies? How many storylines are too many for a steampunk anime? And what would BJ put in his version of a declaration of independence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:43 - The Doomies (Disney+) 5:24 - Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America (HBO) 12:08 - Sparks of Tomorrow (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:

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00:13:29

Elle (Prime Video)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/07/10

Did we need a retelling of this iconic character’s story? Does an underdog story still work if everyone needs to catch up to the protagonist? And how do we feel about Seattle? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios 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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00:23:15

Dragon Striker, Oasis, Million Dollar Nannies

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/07/02

Are we in the mood for some magic mixed into our soccer matches? Can we solve the mystery at the luxury resort? And will #NannyTok survive their trip to Ibiza? Tune in to find out! Timestamps: 00:44 - Dragon Striker (Disney+) 5:15 - Oasis (Netflix) 11:19 - Million Dollar Nannies (Freeform) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect 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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00:12:48

The Season (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/06/25

How many twists do we need in a twisty summer thriller? How much background do we need to care about a revenge plot? And are we invited to your next yacht party? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios 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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00:25:53

Not Suitable for Work, Best of the World with Antoni...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/06/18

Did horror stories of revenge or dating your friend’s adult daughter scare us more? Do we need a clear throughline in our travel shows? How much time do you need to establish a comedy about friends? And what city would BJ give a tour of? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:48 - Not Suitable for Work (Hulu) 6:05 Best of the World with Antoni Porowski (National Geographic / Disney+) 11:12 - Alice and Steve (Hulu) 17:10 - Cape Fear (Apple TV) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with

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00:16:59

Smallville (WB/Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/06/11

How does this teenage retelling of Superman’s origins hold up? Is Lex Luthor likeable? And who would Mitu befriend in the Smallville universe? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios 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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00:26:19

Spider-Noir, Mating Season, The Boroughs, Maximum...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/06/04

Did we need another take on the friendly, neighborhood crime stopper? How much chaos can one community take, whether retirement or big city? What is really going on in these forests? And who is BJ’s favorite Spider-Man? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:54 - Spider-Noir (Prime Video / MGM+) 6:27 - Mating Season (Netflix) 11:10 -The Boroughs (Netflix) 18:23 - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:19:20

Ladies of London: The New Reign (Bravo/Peacock)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Are we ready for socialite drama? Are we ready for Americans living it up in London? Are we ready to visit Emma’s estate? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios 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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00:25:13

Man on Fire, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Off Campus

The Pilot Podcast ·

2026/05/21

Are we ready for a thriller set in Brazil? Did we gain important insight into The Punisher as a person? Do hockey and romance always work well together? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 - Man on Fire (Netflix) 6:25 - The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+) 14:18 - Off Campus (Prime Video) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect 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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