14 episodes

In Pilot School, you get to sit in on the messy, hilarious and [a third thing because rule of threes -- see you're already learning] process of breaking a TV comedy pilot. 


Join your hosts/teachers Nicole, Gillian & Jessica as they start from nothing and, episode by episode, outline and write a fully realized pilot script! 


Expect: a ton of jokes, a really upsetting number of references to Pauly Shore, and a front-row seat to an awe-inspiring friendship. Because you know what they say: #friendshipsells

Pilot School Pilot School Podcast

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

In Pilot School, you get to sit in on the messy, hilarious and [a third thing because rule of threes -- see you're already learning] process of breaking a TV comedy pilot. 


Join your hosts/teachers Nicole, Gillian & Jessica as they start from nothing and, episode by episode, outline and write a fully realized pilot script! 


Expect: a ton of jokes, a really upsetting number of references to Pauly Shore, and a front-row seat to an awe-inspiring friendship. Because you know what they say: #friendshipsells

    Hasbeens in Huts Drinking Horchata

    Hasbeens in Huts Drinking Horchata

    Hello, Schoolers! Can you believe we’re on episode 14? That’s 14 hours of laughs and hard work! This episode we go over the outline before we start the fun stuff… writing the script! We’ll be honest, this is gonna be the last episode for a while. At least until 2021.


    Maybe by then the world won’t be in such shambles.


    LOL. 


    Things we discuss in episode 14 are: 


    Gena Lee Nolan - no wait, we mean Donna D'erricoBotchedAndy DickTom GreenOh god we talk about Pauly Shore again what is wrong with us

    Here are some related links for you to check out:


    Donna D’Errico with her Dentist


    GymShark Instagram


    GoCleanCo Instagram


    Our New Business Venture


    Kevin MacLeod (the man whose music we’re using)


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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 1 hr 6 min
    I Hope You Like Puppets

    I Hope You Like Puppets

    Hello! Sorry for keeping you waiting - we took a little break last week, but we’re back with lucky number 13 (spoooooooky).


    In this episode we gave Patty more story/backstory because she’s cool and we love her and she deserves the world. Hope your ears are nice and warm and ready for episode 13!  


    Things we discuss in episode 13 are: 






    Melissa Joan Hart’s sexy pastPeople being mean to Britney SpearsDebra KaplanOur authentic feelings





    Here are some related links for you to check out:






    Joe Randazzo Being Hilarious


    SOMEONE being mean to Britney


    What a "sexy" photo looked like in 1999


    Kevin MacLeod (the man whose music we’re using)






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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 52 min
    Gillian Thinks Kato Kaelin is Hot

    Gillian Thinks Kato Kaelin is Hot

    Hello, Casters!  We hope you’re doing well.


    In this episode we go over the Act Three beats we came up with last episode and step them out even more. We also come up with some more beats to complete our final act.


    Oh, we also get really horny and talk about hot dudes for like thirty minutes.  Enjoy!


    Things we discuss in episode 12 are: 


    Kato KaelinAnd the fact Gillian finds him hotRoy Scheider and his beautiful, flawless skinBreckin MeyerPauly Shore (not in a horny way though, yuck)

    Here are some related links for you to check out:


    Hot Kato Kaelin Pics


    Breckin Meyer Instagram:  


    Kevin MacLeod (the man whose music we’re using)


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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 51 min
    Babies are so authentic

    Babies are so authentic

    Hello, Fans (especially those of you in Australia). We hope this podcast finds you well.


    Last episode we said we were going to get back to a regular podcast schedule and here we are - sticking to our word! In this episode we talk a whole lot about Act 3, which is exciting because it means we’re almost ready to start scripting!!!! Kinda. We’ll see. Hope you enjoy episode 11! 


    Things we discuss in episode 11 are: 


    Lena Dunham Tom HanksJessica’s Hot Great-GrandfatherDo babies wear jewelry? PuppetsMore puppets

    No links today. Just enjoy the podcast.  


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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 57 min
    Females on Fire

    Females on Fire

    Hello, Schoolers. Sorry we’ve been MIA. For those of you who don’t read the news, there’s a lot going on in the world.


    But we’re back with episode 10! Wow…we hit the double digits. We hope you’re enjoying yourself and that our tiny ‘cast is bringing you a much needed break from reality. Love you all. 


    Things we discuss in episode 10 are: 


    Melissa Joan Hart’s political beliefs. Melissa Joan Hart being at a wedding in the middle of a pandemic.Melissa Joan Hart going to see her own movie.Melissa Joan Hart’s eye.Quibi.





    One thing we don’t discuss:


    Pauly Shore!!!!! Kinda. 

    Here are some related links for you to check out:


    Melissa Joan Hart’s Instagram


    Females on Fire Podcast


    Kevin MacLeod (the man whose music we’re using)


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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 1 hr 7 min
    We're Still Trying!

    We're Still Trying!

    Hellloooooo!


    How you holdin' up?


    We promised you during our last show notes that we would get back to our regular shenanigans for episode 9 - and we do! We recap act 1 and get into act 2. We also have a very special edition of our Instagram break. Listen to find out the latest Hollywood scandal! Also - shenanigans! 


    Things we discuss in episode 9 are: 


    How we’re holding up since last episodePauly Shore (if you can believe it)Does lube put out fire?Should we incorporate a post-corona world into our story?Has the internet lost its mind? (yes)





    Here are some related links for you to check out:






    The Ellen Show’s Twitter Account (for the comments)


    Kevin MacLeod (the man whose music we’re using)


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    @PilotSchoolPodcast


    pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com


    Music from filmmusic.io


    "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod


    License: CC BY

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Gastfields ,

Totally Pauly

This funny, refreshing podcast gives a glimpse into the television writing process, sans the trauma of listening to a room full of white men.

everyoneintheworld233 ,

Better than Serial

Better than Serial and The Dream.

truthiness 06 ,

Even better on the second listen

My favorite murder? More like my favorite pilot school podcast!

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