The Pilot Episode

It’s that time again! Cory and Jeff discuss the 2015 Emmy nominations and give their predictions for the winners, as well as who they think SHOULD win. The good news: Jeff has actually SEEN some of the shows this year!

Another episode, another Denis Leary joint. This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss Denis Leary’s second series, Rescue Me. It’s a bit of a departure for Leary, as the show is a serious drama sprinkled with dark comedy. As you … Continue reading →

Everybody knows Denis Leary had a hit TV show called “Rescue Me” in the 00’s. Did you know he had ANOTHER show in the early oughts? Neither did Cory. So it’s time to introduce yourself to The Job, a police … Continue reading →

What’s better than an imaginary friend? Chris O’Dowd being your imaginary friend, that’s what! This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of Moone Boy, a sitcom created and co-written by Pilot Episode favorite O’Dowd. It’s set in … Continue reading →

Jeff and Cory get downright prehistoric on the latest episode! They go back eons and millenia and decades, even, to discuss the first episode of Dinosaurs! Does Jim Henson’s final sitcom stand the test of time, or is the humor … Continue reading →

Let it never be said that MarvinDog Media shies away from controversial subjects! This time out, Cory and Jeff discuss the first episode of the biggest sitcom of the 80s, The Cosby Show. Has the show held up since it … Continue reading →

The Tina Fey marathon continues! Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of 30 Rock. Was Tina Fey correct in her assertion that this was one of the weakest pilots ever? Listen and find out!

In case you hadn’t heard, MarvinDog Media had to say “see you soon” to their mascot this week. Marvin led a full life in a short time, and Taylor sat down with Jeff to discuss just how Marvin and Jeff … Continue reading →

Females are strong as hell! And Kimmy Schmidt proves that! Jeff and Cory are back to discuss the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Has Netflix hit another one out of the park? Only one way to find out!

We’re baaaaaa-aaaaack!!!! After a more-than-brief hiatus, Cory and Jeff are back in a big way! To celebrate their triumphant return, they sat down to discuss one of their favorite animated sitcoms, Home Movies. You may have heard of it, you … Continue reading →

Hey guys, long time, no see. We realized Cory had never had the spotlight on him, and Jeff insisted that he tell us all about himself. So, being Cory, he was more than happy to oblige. Learn a little about … Continue reading →

To ring in the Fall TV season, Cory and Jeff sat down to discuss their most-anticipated new show’s pilot episode: Gotham. Does Batman without Batman work? Or is it a caped crusader shy of working? Listen and find out. Please … Continue reading →

This is the most bittersweet Pilot Episode yet. We’re discussing a comedy, but we’re saying goodbye to one of the founders of The Pilot Episode. Josh appears for the last time, so enjoy the Joshy goodness while you can! This … Continue reading →

Are the networks completely bereft of artistic content? The Emmy voters would have you believe it, base on the 2014 nominations. Is that a fair assessment? And what does this mean for the current landscape? Also, who’s gonna win? Cory … Continue reading →

We’re back! After an extended hiatus, The Pilot Episode returns to discuss a show that Josh and Cory could NOT be more excited about: The Big Bang Theory. If you read that last sentence in a sarcastic tone, you read … Continue reading →

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeee-Haaaaaaaw!!!! YES! It’s finally here, Josh and Cory agreed to discuss Jeff’s favorite, The Dukes of Hazzard! Jeff is VERY excited. Josh and Cory, not so much. But that doesn’t mean the discussion isn’t lively, it just means Jeff has … Continue reading →

This time out, The Pilot Episode gets raw, real, and very,very violent. That’s right, it’s another comedy! But seriously, this time we are discussing one of Jeff and Cory’s current favorites, Sons Of Anarchy. DON’T call it a “gang”….it’s a … Continue reading →

So, you think the Brits have cornered the market on men-in-drag comedy? Well think again! In 1980, 2 relative unknowns named Peter Scolari and Tom Hanks starred in a show that sought to tear down the walls of sexism, to … Continue reading →

You’ll never guess the show we discuss this time! Well, if you read the title, you will have a GOOD guess, but I stand by my joke. Anyway, Josh, Jeff, and Cory take a look at a show from our … Continue reading →

Some thoughts on Philip Seymour Hoffman and Addiction. Mostly Addiction.

It stinks! Not really, actually it does the exact opposite! This time out, the guys are VERY excited to re-introduce you all to the pilot episode of The Critic! Remember when Jon Lovitz was funny? We do! Plus, we get … Continue reading →

Did you hear? Pilots are dying!!! Well, if Fox has its way, Pilot Season will be a thing of the past. What do our TV experts think of this news? Listen and find out!

It’s yet another Pilot Episode first, kids! This time out, your friends at The Pilot Episode discuss their top 5 favorite TV Theme Songs of all time, complete with song snippets! Listen in and find out how inspired Josh’s list … Continue reading →

No, you aren’t in the wrong place, we have a MarvinDog Media crossover episode! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Jeff loves the holidays, so Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff has to do a holiday show every … Continue reading →

This time out, The Pilot Episode goes back. WAY back. Back to a simpler time, a time that even predates Cory: 1974. The late, great Darren McGavin was a leading man back then, and he carried a series for a … Continue reading →