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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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00:33:23

Best of 2025

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/26

What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025!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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00:15:27

Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/18

How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? 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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00:29:26

All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock)06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix)12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix)18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max) 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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00:15:13

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/27

How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? 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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00:28:12

Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/21

How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV)07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix)13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+)18:50 - Stumble (NBC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:14:48

Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Is reasonable doubt a legal drama or is it a drama about a very complicated person who does law? And how do BJ & Mitu define partnership? 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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00:30:21

The Chair Company, Disney Twisted-Wonderland the...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/11/11

What happens when you search for a chair company? What happens when a popular game is turned into an anime? What happens when your whole family is connected to the police department? And what happens when you’re recruited for an undercover mission? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:48 - The Chair Company (HBO Max)07:13 - Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation (Disney+)13:26 - Boston Blue (CBS)20:19 - The Asset (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at

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00:13:38

Lazarus (Prime Video)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Is this horror thriller scary enough? Are we ready to watch Laz solve cold cases? And what’s the best pace for a pilot episode? 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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00:30:04

911: Nashville, The Last Frontier, DMV, Boots

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/10/24

What happens on windy days with kites? Can Alaska handle criminals on the loose? Does the DMV make for an excellent workplace comedy setting? And how tough is it to survive a military bootcamp? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:55 - 9-1-1: Nashville (ABC)07:47 - The Last Frontier (Apple TV)14:03 - DMV (CBS)20:33 - Boots (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

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00:14:36

Genie, Make a Wish (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/10/16

How can such a dark show also be so bright and silly? Do two bad people make for one possible good ending? And how would we approach a genie’s offer to make a wish? 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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00:30:03

Wayward, Cat’s Eye, Chad Powers, Haunted Hotel

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Secrets is the theme this week with a creepy private school community and some missing kids, a trio of cafe owners leading a double life, an aspiring football star taking an alternative route to success, and a family trying to make due at a hotel with a haunting problem. How do they navigate these messes? And what would a school BJ runs teach? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - Wayward (Netflix) 09:01 - Cat’s Eye (Hulu) 14:53 - Chad Powers (Hulu)21:23 - Haunted Hotel (Netflix) Edited with

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00:15:08

Hotel Costiera (Prime Video)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/10/03

What kind of team has Daniel put together in Italy? How beautiful is the luxury hotel setting? And is there enough action to satisfy action-drama fans? 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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00:30:07

NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Task, The Girlfriend

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/09/25

What happens when two NCIS agents reunite? Which father do we find most interesting in Task on HBO? And what’s going on with the strange mother, son, girlfriend relationships? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:49 - NCIS: Tony & Ziva (Paramount+)08:17 - Task (HBO)18:09 - The Girlfriend (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 askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us

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00:14:23

Danny Phantom (Nickelodeon/Paramount+)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Does this story hold up 20 years later? Does Danny’s sister ever get a break? What would our approach be to ghost hunting or even being a ghost? 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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00:29:43

KPOPPED, Long Story Short, The Runarounds, The Paper

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/09/12

What happens when we connect kpop artists with the roots of their music? How fun is a show if you know it will emotionally wreck you? Can one band make it before the summer’s over? How far does nostalgia take you through a paper company? And which kpop band would BJ perform with? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:43 - KPOPPED (Apple TV+) 08:01 - Long Story Short (Netflix) 14:04 - The Runarounds (Prime Video)20:57 - The Paper (Peacock) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us

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00:14:58

Interview with the Vampire (Netflix/AMC+)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/09/04

What type of story does Louis want to tell to Daniel? How dangerous and strong is Lestat? And how would Mitu handle an encounter with a vampire? 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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00:28:31

Hostage, The Rainmaker, Alien Earth, Demascus

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Does this political drama have enough plot and intrigue? Has USA Network returned to its former glory as a legal drama superstar? How many aliens does it take to make a show feel like Alien? And how do you mix comedy with sci-fi successfully? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:47 - Hostage (Netflix) 06:48 - The Rainmaker (USA)13:13 - Alien Earth (FX on Hulu)20:17 - Damascus (Tubi) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us

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00:14:43

King of the Hill (Hulu)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Is this the Texas animated show answer to Seinfeld? Does an animated show without hi-jinks work if the slice of life is interesting enough? And why is Peggy so free with Hank’s personal business? 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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00:35:34

Leanne, Eyes of Wakanda, The Nice Guy, Naked and...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Do we need a b plot in a half hour show? Is the 90s sitcom back? Why are k drama show titles so deliciously on the nose? And how long would BJ last in the wilderness? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:54 - Leanne (Netflix) 07:52 - Eyes of Wakanda (Disney+)13:13 - The Nice Guy (Hulu)19:36 - Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse (Discovery) 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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00:16:36

Ballard (Prime Video)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Can Ballard redeem her career with a team of volunteers? Do you need to know anything about Bosch before watching this spinoff? And how does this police procedural rank in a crowded genre? 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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