The Pilot Podcast

Does a show named after Messi have to feature many opinions from Messi himself? Does surreal but traumatic comedy land? Does Netflix do right by Avatar hive? And how do we feel about heroes for pay? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 – Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix)  06:31 – The Vince Staples Show (Netflix) 11:25 – Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend (Apple TV+) 22:04 – Tracker (CB...

Join us as we rewind to an early 2000s family sitcom. Does this Damon Wayans style of comedy hold up? And how much does Mitu remember from the original run? 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...

Are we ready to fly through the sky? Or do we want to gossip over lunch? Or do we want to inspire others with our singing? Or do we want to find a way out of a taxi cab? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:49 – Masters of the Air (Apple TV+) 07:54 – Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX on Hulu) 15:07 – Choir (Disney+) 20:41 – A Bloody Lucky Day (Paramount+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Con...

Are we ready for an awkward millennial take on this fierce story? Do we believe their chemistry (spoiler: yes!)? Do we have any interest in spy-dom? 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 , Instagr...

Tune in to learn more about Andrew’s experience behind and in front of the camera with Run the Burbs on CBC & Hulu. We also dive into his time on Kim’s Convenience and Last One Laughing: Canada.  Follow Andrew Phung:   Instagram: @andrewphung Transcript available on our website

How many bug facts can we handle and is one of us in a bug hive? Do traditional mystery stories still work or do they need dark elements to make them interesting? And does an animated show work when combining bright and hellish elements? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:47 – Death and Other Details (Hulu) 07:31 – The Woman in the Wall (Paramount+ with Showtime) 12:47 – A Real Bug’s Life (Disn...

We’re back with a relaxing, tropical resort series that looks like a toy box come to life! Can we relate to Haru? And what Pokemon did we enjoy seeing the most? 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 Twi...

Are we ready to dive into the world of Greek mythology? Or do we prepare an animated detective? How do we feel about a violent Marvel character? And how do we feel about a family who knows all about violence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:39 – Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+) 06:37 – Grimsburg (Fox) 11:19 – Echo (Disney+) 18:57 – The Brothers Sun (Netflix) Edited with thanks to Pl...

Happy New Year, TV lovers! This week, we got to reminisce on the pilots of 2023 that drove us to laugh, cry, and startle! We also shared some shows that surprised us. Which show did BJ love that shocked Mitu? 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 askthepilotp...

For our last show of the year (woah!), we review a holiday-themed sitcom with Superstore-style hi-jinks and lots of love to go around. What were our favorite stores to visit as teens? Is Roku the next great tv destination? 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 a...

Families of all different kinds experience fun and danger on this week’s shows. How much gore can one cute show have? And can you enjoy a show about cars if you’re not a car person? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:44 – The Artful Dodger (Hulu)  05:35 – Obliterated (Netflix) 11:18 – Drive With Swizz Beatz (Hulu) 20:23 – NCIS: Sydney (CBS) Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us...

We watch a show within a show about flipping homes and philanthropy, HGTV’s Flipanthropy! Does it deserve to be a real show? Does it come too close to reality? And what exactly is the curse? 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 |...

What does a superfan think of this Scott Pilgrim retelling? Did we watch a show that captures classic mystery writing? Who likes potty jokes? And are there enough monsters? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:58 – Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Netflix)  08:15 – A Murder at the End of the World (Hulu) 16:50 – Colin From Accounts (Paramount+) 23:01 – Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Apple TV+)   Edited wit...

We revisit a show that one of us may have gatekept from the other for over a decade. Can you find hope in a hero more interested in being a bail bondsperson rather than bonding with other characters? When a villain is played so well, can you stop yourself from rooting for her and her poisoned apples? Tune in to find out! Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at...

This episode has it all. Family secrets, teamwork, and even some public health debate. Does BJ love a drama? Can Mitu handle animated show violence? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 – Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (Netflix)  07:53 – Run the Burbs (The CW)  13:44 – Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix) 21:40 – Black Cake (Hulu)    Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us...

We revisit a show that is seeing a resurgence in popularity. Do you need to go to Harvard Law to become a successful lawyer? Is this show still entertaining over 10 years later? 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...

What does it sound like when two chemists talk to each other? What happens after you wake up a vampire? Do you like Reggaeton? And who will be America’s Ultimate Supervillain? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:43 – Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+) 07:21 – I Woke Up A Vampire (Netflix) 11:01 – Neon (Netflix) 16:59 – House of Villains (E!)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us...

Do we need more Frasier? Do the laugh tracks and title cards still work for us? Which one of us has some fun Frasier facts? 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 | Pleas...

This week we learned people are willing to do * anything * to accomplish their goals. We also question if it’s easier to watch a show when everyone is kind of bad. And what’s with putting a big twist in the commercials but not in the pilot? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:46 – Bargain (Paramount+) 07:21 – Found (NBC) 13:57 – The Irrational (NBC) 20:16 – Still Up (Apple TV+)   Edited with tha...

Are we ready to enter the bloody world of The Boys again? How great is Jaz Sinclair in this role? And what’s the overarching mystery? 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...

Are we watching a miniseries or TV movie this week? Which supermodel do you like the most? What’s it like to be a millennial parent? And why are friendships on television so heart-warming? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 – The Continental (Peacock) 07:23 – The Super Models (Apple TV+) 15:13 – Young Love (Max) 20:16 – Still Up (Apple TV+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect wi...

Is it a good thing this pilot felt like the first half of a movie? Why are people in trouble telling on themselves? Have we ever been whale watching? 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 , Instag...

How surprisingly emotionally devastating is Predators? Do we get enough story from The Changeling and Fionna & Cake? How much do we care about the innerworkings of spy missions? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:42 – The Changeling (Apple TV+) 07:40 – Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Max)  13:52 – Spy Ops (Netflix)  21:38 – Predators (Netflix)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect wit...

Time for a live-action anime/manga adaptation! Do you need to be familiar with the anime or manga to enjoy the story? Do we like the hour long episode length? Do we want to be part of the Straw Hats crew? 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 askthepilotpodca...

Why is Sabine our new favorite Star Wars character? How do we feel about a coming-of-age story set in a small town? What’s up with robots fighting aliens? And who is Erin Carter? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:49 – Ahsoka (Disney+) 08:51 – Son of a Critch (The CW) 15:20 – Mech Cadets (Netflix) 22:10 – Who is Erin Carter? (Netflix)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:  ...