The Pilot Podcast

Are Insufferable Geniuses back in style? Does the millennial version of college work on today’s shows? Are Housewives kids built different? And what’s BJ’s favorite sneaker? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:42 - Next Gen NYC (Bravo)  08:45 - Dept. Q (Netflix) 14:37 - Power Moves With Shaquille O'Neal (Netflix) 24:04 - Overcompensating (Prime Video)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Con...

How do we feel about this show about gambling high school kids? Are we invested in Yumeko’s mission? And what are our thoughts on gambling? 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 , an...

What do you do when your sister and her boss have an unusual relationship? How will a mom and politician manage wild friends and family? Are we ready for a new adventure with a Librarian? And can we watch as much television as a robot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:42 - Sirens (Netflix) 06:15 - She the People (Netflix) 13:01 - The Librarians: The Next Chapter (TNT) 18:55 - Murderbot (Apple...

How did this listener-requested throwback measure up? How will Ryan handle all these wild rich people and why does he have to tuck a couple of them into bed? Why do BJ and Mitu want justice for Kirsten? 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...

How much bullying can we watch one teen (or prefect) endure? Do you need to be Star Wars hive to enjoy the animated shorts? And would BJ or Mitu like to stay in a royal’s home? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:48 - The Royals (Netflix) 08:10 - Snakes and Ladders (Netflix) 14:20 - Forever (Netflix) 22:46 - Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (Disney+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Co...

Which couple do we like the most? What do we predict will happen to each of these relationships? And what are Mitu’s thoughts on couples trips? 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...

Should cheaters give each other another chance? Do we want to watch ballet? Is Sherlock better at solving crimes than Amelia? And if a cowboy goes for a drive at night, are there large rocks to hit? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:48 - Cheat: Unfinished Business (Netflix) 08:41 - Étoile (Prime Video) 14:42 - Sherlock & Daughter (The CW) 19:50 - Ransom Canyon (Netflix)   Edited with thanks to...

Why do emergency rooms need high recommendation/customer satisfaction rates? Why is Dr. Robby so particularly fine? And can inside out patients reliably answer intake questions? 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 @T...

Do we have our Under the Arctic Sun? Would you bring chips and dip to a crime? How high are the anime budgets at Netflix? And would we thrive in an escape room reality show? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:46 - North of North (Netflix) 06:31 - The Bondsman (Prime Video) 11:43 Got to Get Out (Hulu) 20:28 - Moonrise (Netflix)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a...

What happens when a hurricane arrives at an emergency room? Is Danny qualified for the job? And could we keep up with all the interpersonal work relationships and dynamics? 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 @ThePil...

How do you hide a million dollars? What movie do you make after Kool-Aid? What are these three best friends talking about? And do you need to know anything about Mythic Quest? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:49 - Million Dollar Secret (Netflix) 09:28 - The Studio (Apple TV+) 15:56 - Mid-Century Modern (Hulu) 22:32 - Side Quest (Apple TV+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with...

How does birding help Cordelia solve crimes? Is Uzo Aduba our next Benoit Blanc? And is Randall Park down to be her Watson (which would be wild considering his role on the show Watson)? 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 | Foll...

What happens when rocky relationships lead to temptation on an island and botched fake DEA Raids? How overwhelming is the first person POV in Adolescence? How do spoiled sons carry on a father’s legacy they weren’t even fully aware of? And what was BJ’s first job? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:49 - Temptation Island (Netflix)  09:28 - Dope Thief (Apple TV+) 15:56 - Adolescence (Netflix) 22...

Is Matt Murdock ready to become a vigilante again? Is Wilson Fisk a good candidate for mayor? And does this show work for new Daredevil 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 , Instagram ,...

How well can gardeners cover up a murder? What’s the right balance between realistic and comedic? Do we understand the titles of the shows? And who’s ready for a new daytime soap opera? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:44 - Grosse Pointe Garden Society (NBC) 07:18 - Running Point (Netflix) 12:58 - Black Ops (Hulu) 20:08 - Beyond the Gates (CBS)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect...

Is this show softball Inside Out? How is it to get to chat with your sentient anxiety sweat ball? And how does the big game turn out? 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 TikT...

How do family dynamics affect surviving in the woods? Be it to win a prize or solve a crime? What is the record for number of twists in a thriller? And how many icons can you fit into one Norman Lear comedy? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:39 - Extracted (Fox)  10:32 - The Åre Murders (Netflix)  16:46 -The Hunting Party (NBC)  23:47 - Clean Slate (Prime Video)   Edited with thanks to Playlys...

How likeable or unlikeable is Ruby? Why is AJ a star character in this show? And do we enjoy mysterious deaths? 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 ra...

What is it like working for the secret service? How interesting can math be? Should Watson solve medical mysteries or crime? And are we ready for another take on Spider-Man? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:50 - Paradise (Hulu) 06:20 - Prime Target (Apple TV+) 11:44 - Watson (CBS) 17:24 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Disney+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:...

How will these kids tackle spooky ooky mystery and family drama? Is botany dangerous especially when you shirk the rules of scientific exploration? And how would Mitu handle the paranormal? 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 |...

We dive into the mysteries of father-daughter relationships, selling multi-million dollar one bedrooms, and extreme ghosting. Also, can we handle Tim Allen topical humor in 2025? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:59 - Selling the City (Netflix) 06:55 - Missing You (Netflix) 12:40 - Going Dutch (Fox) 18:14 - Shifting Gears (ABC)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us...

Happy New Year! This week, we cover our favorite pilot episodes of 2024. We cover family shows, sci-fi/fantasy, reality shows, drama, and comedy. And we end the episode with our surprise hits. Which show did BJ and Mitu choose as their top pick of 2024? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:31 - Favorite Family Shows 02:12 - Favorite SciFi/Fantasy 03:55 - Favorite Reality Shows 07:22 - Favorite Dr...

We get very nerdy and then very crime-y in this week’s review. Can too many people complicate an ensemble mystery? What’s the balance needed between background and action in a comic story? Plus what was BJ’s greatest heist? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:39 - No Good Deed (Netflix) 06:13 - Secret Level (Prime Video) 11:35 - Creature Commandos (Max) 17:43 - The Sticky (Prime Video)   Edited...

How will these friends navigate friendship * and * being lost in space? How does Star Wars feel as a live action story told through kids’ points of view? And why would sweet Neel have to be pulled away from his rich home life? 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...

Too much lying in one spy show and too much honesty in another where a news pundit is seemingly being hunted. Along with a totally new reality in Chinatown. Also which one of us was partially raised by Ted Danson? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   01:04 - A Man on the Inside (Netflix)  06:11 - The Agency (Paramount+ with Showtime)  12:53 - Interior Chinatown (Hulu)  19:35 - The Madness (Netflix) ...