The Pilot Podcast

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The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience!

  1. Best of 2025

    26/12/2025

    Best of 2025

    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 @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

    33 min
  2. Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)

    18/12/2025

    Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)

    How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? 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 review on Apple Podcasts

    15 min
  3. All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated Rivalry

    11/12/2025

    All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated Rivalry

    Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock) 06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix) 12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix) 18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max)   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 Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

    29 min
  4. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)

    27/11/2025

    A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)

    How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? 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 review on Apple Podcasts

    15 min
  5. Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble

    21/11/2025

    Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble

    How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV) 07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix) 13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+) 18:50 - Stumble (NBC)   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 X, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts/

    28 min
  6. Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

    13/11/2025

    Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

    Is reasonable doubt a legal drama or is it a drama about a very complicated person who does law? And how do BJ & Mitu define partnership? 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 review on Apple Podcasts

    15 min
  7. The Chair Company, Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation, Boston Blue, The Asset

    11/11/2025

    The Chair Company, Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation, Boston Blue, The Asset

    What happens when you search for a chair company? What happens when a popular game is turned into an anime? What happens when your whole family is connected to the police department? And what happens when you’re recruited for an undercover mission? Tune in to find out! Timestamps:   00:48 - The Chair Company (HBO Max) 07:13 - Disney Twisted-Wonderland the Animation (Disney+) 13:26 - Boston Blue (CBS) 20:19 - The Asset (Netflix)   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 X, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts

    30 min
  8. Lazarus (Prime Video)

    30/10/2025

    Lazarus (Prime Video)

    Is this horror thriller scary enough? Are we ready to watch Laz solve cold cases? And what’s the best pace for a pilot episode? 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 review on Apple Podcasts

    14 min
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About

The Pilot Podcast answers our listeners’ question: “Should I watch this?” by reviewing pilot episodes of TV shows (network, streaming, and otherwise) in an efficient, informative, and funny format. Let us help guide your television viewing experience!

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  • Creator
    The Pilot Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    435
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017 - 2024 The Pilot Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Pilot Podcast

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