The Episode One Show

Elijah wanted to name this Episode "tighter than Jeremy Allen White's t-shirts"...Colin vetoed that. Still we are pretty excited to break down the show that was half the reason we started The Episode One Show. Elijah and Colin bonded on wanting to write for TV and often we cited The Bear as our example as to why. We get into a little of the Emmy's controversy surrounding the show (we both agree it...

Colin and Elijah tackle this half hour adult animation. Its a visual masterpiece and masterclass in visual story telling. Its horrifying and exhilarating at the same time. Find it today on Max. Be sure to follow us on our socials and visit hermithousestories.com for more Hermit House Original podcasts. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @theepsiodeoneshow and X/Twitter at @theepisode1pod. Also li...

This one is near and dear to our hearts. One of our favorite shows over the pandemic, we are diving deep into the pilot of Reservation Dogs just in time for it heartwarming finale. How does this show kick off what was possibly one of the most innovative shows of the post-Peak TV era? Find out by giving us a listen. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @theepsiodeoneshow and X/Twitter at @theepisode...

The streaming renaissance brought the popularity of this hit from the 2010s back to life and Colin and Elijah decided to take it on. We're talking about SUITS a legal drama that ran for nine seasons and even garnered a short lived spin off. Join your favorite pair of baby screenwriters and grown ass nerds as the break it down! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Colin and Elijah dive into the hit new series Bass Reeves and dissect the pilot episode in one of their more critical episodes yet! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forgive our audio on this one. We are streaming live and quietly from several hotel rooms. Fitting because today we delve into the groundbreaking pilot episode of Netflix's "Sex Education". Join us as we explore the intricacies of this hit series, starting from where it all began. In this episode, titled "As You Like It," we unpack the themes, character development, and the unique narrative style...

In Part 2 Kyra tells us about her experience in a sitcom writers room for Woke and Queens and we wrap up our assessment of Abbott Elementary! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elijah and Colin break down the hit ABC comedy Abbott Elementary in this conversation with guest Kyra Jones, writer on Hulu show, Woke season 2 and ABC sitcom Queens. She school the guys on how this is done but also dropped gems about the industry! THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin and Elijah breakdown the ever popular scifi thriller The Expanse. BUT is this "Notoriously Bad Pilot" as bad as some say? The Episode One Show hosts weigh in and give their definitive answer. To read the script which is wildly different, hit this link and download it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Today, The Episode One Show welcomes its very first guest, writer, actor, and voice-over artist, and big fan of Orphan Black, Sean Boyce Johnson. Together we breakdown and generally fan out over the 2013 sci fi thriller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin and Elijah break down the hit serial killer show Dexter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin and Elijah get into the 2016 show set in the heart of Southside Chicago. It's a study in building a story in a neighborhood comprised of a couple of blocks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin and Elijah take on the cat and mouse 1 hour drama Billions. Here's the link to the script if you want to follow along on the rewatch. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for our break down of the show Billions and remember we will be coming to you weekly, every Thursday morning until the end of time or atleast until they stop making TV shows! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colin and Elijah decide for their first episode to take on the behemoth that is Deep Space Nine's pilot. Why? Because we're ambitious and we're dorks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for subscribing and listening to The Episode One Show! The podcast where two old college buddies try to learn how to become better screenwriters by breaking down PILOT EPISODES OF TELEVISION. We will break down analyze and deconstruct these pilots in our own nerdy Black way and hope to build community around this super fun show! Follow us on all socials @theepisodeoneshow Hosted on Acast...