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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!

tv & film tv reviews

All Episodes

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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00:24:07

The Hunting Wives (Netflix)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Can Sophie find her footing in this Texan social circle? What secrets does Margo have in her past? Can we trust any of the husbands like Graham or Jed? And what happened when BJ and Mitu went skiing? 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

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00:15:41

Love Island: Beyond the Villa (Peacock)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Does this cast work outside the villa? How fun is it to do a one-year check-in on reality show casts and especially couples? And how can one woman, JaNa, be so radically correct? 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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00:26:40

Too Much, Countdown, Smoke, Stick

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/07/17

What are the ways Apple TV+ and Prime Video like to flex that cinematic action budget? How strong is Lena Dunham’s pen? And how much gambling can one golfer and everyone around him do? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:44 - Too Much (Netflix) 06:28 - Countdown (Prime Video)12:18 - Smoke (Apple TV+)19:13 - Stick (Apple TV+) 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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00:16:05

Ironheart (Disney+)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Is Riri our new favorite MCU genius? How do we feel about tech and magic clashing in this show? And what name would Mitu give her personal AI? 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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00:25:56

The Waterfront, Trainwreck, The Snake

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/07/03

What does a family do when they are in debt? What has been going on in Canadian politics? And who has the most manipulation tactics? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:38 - The Waterfront (Netflix) 07:35 - Trainwreck (Netflix)17:50 - The Snake (Fox) 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 X, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave

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00:18:34

Destination X (NBC)

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/06/26

How do we feel about a gameshow calling on your strongest Where’s Waldo meets Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego skills? How does a morning routine work on the shared bus? And where do we recommend our listeners vacation to in Europe? 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 |

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00:32:12

Next Gen NYC, Dept. Q, Power Moves With Shaquille...

The Pilot Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Are Insufferable Geniuses back in style? Does the millennial version of college work on today’s shows? Are Housewives kids built different? And what’s BJ’s favorite sneaker? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - Next Gen NYC (Bravo) 08:45 - Dept. Q (Netflix)14:37 - Power Moves With Shaquille O'Neal (Netflix)24:04 - Overcompensating (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

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