The Pilot Podcast

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 buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @The...

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 buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpod...

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 buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at askthepilotpodcast@gmail.com | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Tw...

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 - Alic...

How does this teenage retelling of Superman’s origins hold up? Is Lex Luthor likeable? And who would Mitu befriend in the Smallville universe? 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 ,...

Did we need another take on the friendly, neighborhood crime stopper? How much chaos can one community take, whether retirement or big city? What is really going on in these forests? And who is BJ’s favorite Spider-Man? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:54 - Spider-Noir (Prime Video / MGM+)  6:27 - Mating Season (Netflix) 11:10 -The Boroughs (Netflix) 18:23 - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple...

Are we ready for socialite drama? Are we ready for Americans living it up in London? Are we ready to visit Emma’s estate? 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...

Are we ready for a thriller set in Brazil? Did we gain important insight into The Punisher as a person? Do hockey and romance always work well together? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:44 - Man on Fire (Netflix) 6:25 - The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+) 14:18 - Off Campus (Prime Video)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilot...

Are we ready for a violent thriller take on a classic coming-of-age story? And what is our beach vacation advice? 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...

Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-minute episode about where apples come from? And what is BJ’s favorite vegetable? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:49 - Widow’s Bay (Apple TV) 06:32 - Kevin (Prime Video) 11:03 - This Is a Gardening Show (Netflix) 17:07 - Ameri...

Are we ready for siblings to make mistakes? Do we believe in their spray tan business venture? And is there too much violence? 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 | Pl...

What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock) 07:20 - The Testaments (Hulu) 13:52 - Big Mistakes (Netflix) 19:57 - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)   Edite...

Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? 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 r...

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...