The Pilot Podcast

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:  ...

We get spooooky with this YA mystery! What’s with the butterflies? Is harboring a secret a citizenship requirement in this town? Is this another great YA entry into the genre of rambunctious friend group that uncovers mysteries in a sleepy neighborhood? 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 t...

Can you make pain hokey? Can a four-panel comic translate to a half hour comedy? How do technologies and histories mix in a futuristic Africa? And who is BJ’s favorite rapper? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:47 – Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (Disney+) 04:45 – Strange Planet (Apple TV+) 09:04 – Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (Netflix) 15:20 – Painkiller (Netflix)   Edited with than...

Did we need more Futurama? Are we in support of Fulu reviving shows? And how great is the voice cast? 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 and r...

Could we survive an apocalypse by driving? What makes for a good military thriller/drama? Do children ruin everything? What makes a cult? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:46 – Twisted Metal (Peacock) 05:04 – Special Ops: Lioness (Paramount+) 11:18 – Children Ruin Everything (The CW) 17:26 – Praise Petey (Freeform)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios Connect with us:   Buy us a coffee at...

Do we need a grown up version of The Simple Life? Are Luann and Sonja actually the perfect housewives for this special assignment in small town Illinois? Would we ever stick our arms or legs or anything else in a catfish’s mouth? 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 | Ema...

Do we need a fresh take on Superman? Do we trust Mavis Beaumont and Jeff Jenkins with our lives? How many crime family members can you fit into a pilot episode? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:44 – My Adventures with Superman (Adult Swim) 06:04 – Full Circle (Max) 12:21 – Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) 16:54 – Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (Disney+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst S...

Will Yeni get revenge on Carlos and his family? What secrets does this rich family have? How much more trauma can Yeni endure? 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 are our favorite action movies and do they remind us of Hijack? Is Marco good at his job? What would you cook to feed firefighters? And how happy are we to see Samuel J. Jackson return as Nick Fury? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:44 – Hijack (Apple TV+) 07:05 – Glamorous (Netflix) 12:42 – LA Fire & Rescue (NBC) 19:14 – Secret Invasion (Disney+)   Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios...

Is BJ still a card carrying member of Charmed hive? How did Mitu miss out on a show about sisterhood, magic, and battling men? Are the special effects still spooky ooky ooky decades 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 | Fol...

Family secrets, unreliable narrators, and good old fashioned fun dominate this week. Do tried and true romance or crime story tropes work for a reason? Are competition shows even better with lower stakes? What are BJ’s internship stories? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:45 – King the Land (Netflix) 06:46 – The Full Monty (FX on Hulu) 11:30 – The Crowded Room (Apple TV+) 17:04 – Hot Wheels: U...

Is Kaley Cuoco channeling the same chaotic vibes from The Flight Attendant? Does Nathan have potential to be a murderer? And should you trust your plumber if you’re certain he is a famous serial killer? 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...

Tune in to learn more about Johnny’s experience filming Primo on Freevee. We learn how he developed his character Rollie, his directing experience, and his award-winning pilot. Tune in! Follow Johnny:   Instagram @johnnyreydiaz Twitter @johnnyreydiaz Transcript available on our website