The Pilot Podcast

Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu) 08:22 - Bait (Prime Video) 13:52 - If it’s Tuesday, it’s Murder (Hulu) 19:41 - Born to Bowl (HBO)   E...

What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? 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 leav...

Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix) 06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime Video) 14:01 - Vladimir (Netflix) 19:19 - Imperfect Women (Apple TV)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst St...

Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? 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...

Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video) 06:27 - Marshals (CBS) 11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO) 17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee...

What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? 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...

Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+) 07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max) 15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock) 22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Net...

How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? 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 Tik...

Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept? How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+) 06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox) 12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)...

Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? 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 an...

What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox) 06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO) 12:14 - Steal (Prime Video) 18:17 - Ponies (Peacock)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy u...

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 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 @ThePilot...

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 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...

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 Studios Connect with us:   Buy...

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 Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepil...

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 (...

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 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...

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 (C...

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 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 | P...

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 Studios Connect with us:   B...

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 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...

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 (Ne...

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 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 , In...

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 Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.co...

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 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...