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Reviewing the pilot episodes of classic TV shows and deciding whether they leave us wanting more. Each week, Guy and Dando randomly choose a new TV show, dissecting its pilot episode and the history behind it. TV LaunchPod is proudly brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

Episodes

  1. The O.C.

    09/09/2024

    The O.C.

    Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au We thought we'd take a trip to California this week with the pilot of The O.C. Honestly, this was a LOT of fun. The series is just such a time capsule, with a pretty impressive story amongst a barrage of dated jokes and terrible acting. Sandy Cohen however, in the words of Guy Davis...WHAT A LORD! Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    35 min
  2. Cheers

    08/30/2024

    Cheers

    It's the podcast where every host knows your name! That's right, this week we're reviewing the pilot episode of "Cheers", which we both absolutely adored. From the opening scene you can't help but smile, a true joy to watch. We discuss the classic parody on "The Simpsons", whether Sam Malone is a good guy, the annoyance od Diane and more. Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    40 min
  3. Frasier

    08/23/2024

    Frasier

    Grab some tossed salad and scrambled eggs because this week we're reviewing the pilot episode of Frasier! A fantastic transition for the Frasier character from the wholesome atmosphere of Cheers to his high-strung lifestyle in Seattle. Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    42 min
  4. The Shield

    08/19/2024

    The Shield

    "Good pod and bad pod left for the day. I'm a different kind of pod." That's right, this week we're reviewing the kick-arse pilot episode of "The Shield", one of the greatest television shows of all time!So much to love, the oozing charisma of Michael Chiklis, the cut-throat directing, not to mention THAT ending. We also ask ourselves, is Vic Mackey a bad guy? Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    52 min
  5. How I Met Your Mother

    08/09/2024

    How I Met Your Mother

    Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Haaaaaavvvveee you met Guy? No? Well suit up, cause it's time you sat down and let he and Dando tell you the story about how they made a podcast about "How I Met Your Mother". A real mixed bag here; a lot to like, a lot to question and a lot to try and forget. Overall a solid pilot, however would we like to know more? Listen and find out. Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    55 min
  6. The X-Files

    08/02/2024

    The X-Files

    Do you want to believe? Well you should, 'cause the pod...is out there! That's right, our pod where we go back and revisit the incredible pilot episode of 'The X-Files'! We're not quite sure there's much more that this episode could've delivered. The only thing missing was the classic theme song (don't worry, it's included here). Other than, a rather flawless first entry into the paranormal world of Mulder and Scully.What were your thoughts on the pilot? Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-of

    43 min
  7. Disenchantment

    07/26/2024

    Disenchantment

    Safe to say, we were both left rather disenchanted after watching this pilot. As life-long Simpsons and Futurama fans, the hype going into this series was immense, for Dando in particular, which is what made this all the more disappointing. As Dando puts it, "every character is either an idiot, cruel or unhappy". Granted, the show most likely improves going forward, however as an introductory pilot episode, this didn't exactly leave us wanting more. What are your thoughts on the "Disenchantment" pilot? Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-of

    45 min
  8. The Golden Girls

    07/19/2024

    The Golden Girls

    Thank-you for being a listener! Honestly, this is probably the most excited Dando has been to review an episode in a long time. The Golden Girls just makes you smile the second you think about it. Not to mention it has the greatest theme song of all-time. Here we discuss the pilot, which sees Rose, Dorothy and Sophia move in with Blanche, setting up one of the most beloved ensembles in television history. Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-of

    41 min
  9. Lost

    07/12/2024

    Lost

    This week we crash-landed on a strange island and checked out the pilot episode of "Lost"! Amazingly, Dando had not only never seen an episode, however he has also avoided spoilers for 20 years. Guy meanwhile was a huge fan of the show, in particular this pilot episode. We discuss the incredible action, plot threads, as well as the production behind what was the most expensive TV pilot to date. NOTE: we only watched part one of the pilot. What are YOUR thoughts on the pilot? Does it do a decent enough job of hooking you in as a viewer? What would you add/change? Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-of

    46 min
  10. The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

    07/05/2024

    The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

    Now this is a podcast all about how...Guy and Dando rewatched the pilot of 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'! Ah 1990, what a time to be alive. This series was used as a launch(pod) for Smith's career and he was more than ready for take-off. We discuss the pros/cons of the premise, it's cultural impact, whether Carlton was a "white guy", THAT theme song and more! What are YOUR thoughts on the pilot? Does it do a decent enough job of hooking you in as a viewer? What would you add/change? What show's pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-of

    1 hr
  11. Buffy The Vampire Slayer

    06/29/2024

    Buffy The Vampire Slayer

    This week we visited Sunnydale High School and checked out the pilot episode of Josh Whedon's smash-hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', titled "Welcome to the Hellmouth". Despite this originally airing as a two-parter, we only review the first episode, which ended on a classic "to be continued". WHAT A HOOK! We also dive into the original Buffy film from 1992, the casting choices of Buffy's friends Xander and Willow, the music (including an amazing theme song from Nerf Herder), the vampire make-up design, the pros/cons of the dialogue and more. What are YOUR thoughts on the pilot? Does it do a decent enough job of hooking you in as a viewer? What would you add/change? What show's pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    1h 12m
  12. Bob's Burgers

    06/25/2024

    Bob's Burgers

    It's the pilot episode of our new pilot podcast! What better show to begin with than Bob's Burgers?! There was so much to love about "Human Flesh" and it absolutely nailed just about every aspect of what a "pilot" should be.  "Human Flesh", originally aired January 9th, 2011. What show's pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at dando@fourfingerdiscount.com.au Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscount CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcast

    1h 4m
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Reviewing the pilot episodes of classic TV shows and deciding whether they leave us wanting more. Each week, Guy and Dando randomly choose a new TV show, dissecting its pilot episode and the history behind it. TV LaunchPod is proudly brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

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