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The Pilot Podcast

Entertainment News, News, TV & Film, TV Reviews

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 much content out there across broadcast and streaming platforms. We'll help you find your next favorite show!

Episodes
475
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
17 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

475 episodes, newest first

  1. Sleepy Hollow (Fox / Hulu)

    Episode 476

    Show notes

    Did Mitu and BJ watch this show during its original run? Is the setting too spooky? And how well do the acting and special effects hold up? Tune in to find out!

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    17 min
  2. VisionQuest, Hollywood Arts, Cupertino

    Episode 475

    Show notes

    Do we want to see the conclusion of Wanda and Vision’s TV show trilogy? Did we find a show that appeals to more than Victorious fans? And what characteristics make for a good legal drama? Tune in to find out!

    Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3

    Timestamps:

    00:38 - VisionQuest (Disney+),
    08:59 - Hollywood Arts (Netflix)
    16:28 - Cupertino (CBS)

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    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    26 min
  3. Eternally Yours (CBS)

    Episode 474

    Show notes

    Does a silly family sitcom format work with talk of vampires and covens? How do you approach a neverending love (or waning love) story? And would Mitu let Sinners MBJ turn her into a vampire? Tune in to find out!

    Connect with us:

    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    11 min
  4. A Different World, Youth, Coven Academy

    Episode 473

    Show notes

    Does a TV show for young people need to appeal to older people, too? How much lore do we need in a magic YA? How is Sharon Horgan so good at making you laugh from crying or just plain cry? And what 90s show would BJ bring back? Tune in to find out!

    Note: Our timestamps may vary by platform! Consider these more directional than absolutely accurate <3

    Timestamps:

    00:34 - A Different World (Netflix)
    06:35 - Youth (HBO Max)
    12:01 - Coven Academy (Disney+ and Freeform)

    Connect with us:

    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    20 min
  5. Brothers (Apple TV)

    Episode 472

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    14 min
  6. Neagley, Crew Girl, Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence

    Episode 471

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    23 min
  7. Last Seen (Apple TV)

    Episode 470

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    12 min
  8. Dalliance and Blood Sacrifice

    Episode 469

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    16 min
  9. A Different World (NBC/Netflix)

    Episode 468

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    15 min
  10. Let’s Marry Harry, Anna Pigeon, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th

    Episode 467

    Show notes

    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 us:

    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    27 min
  11. Lanterns (HBO)

    Episode 466

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    15 min
  12. Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, The Shards, Sterling Point

    Episode 465

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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

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    17 min
  13. Furious (Hulu)

    Episode 464

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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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    14 min
  14. The Five Star Weekend, The Hawk, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

    Episode 463

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

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    22 min
  15. Ride or Die (Prime Video)

    Episode 462

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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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    12 min
  16. The Doomies, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Sparks of Tomorrow

    Episode 461

    Show notes

    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:

    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

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    22 min
  17. Elle (Prime Video)

    Episode 460

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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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    13 min
  18. Dragon Striker, Oasis, Million Dollar Nannies

    Episode 459

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

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    23 min
  19. The Season (Hulu)

    Episode 458

    Show notes

    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 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.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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    13 min
  20. Not Suitable for Work, Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, Alice and Steve, Cape Fear

    Episode 457

    Show notes

    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 us:

    Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at http://www.thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

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    26 min

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