The Pilot Podcast

What makes someone stab themselves 21 times? Can TikTok and a sitcom heal real life trauma? Do y’all know about the last Blockbuster? And we like spooky shows? Tune in to find out!

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What happens when you set a teen sitcom in 1990s Ireland during the Troubles? Which character was our breakout star? And what lies ahead for our teens? Tune in to find out!

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Tune in to learn more about Jen’s experience on Fakes, how she approaches different genres of television, and her Vancouver restaurant recommendations. Tune in!

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Would you inhabit your brother’s body in a simulation? Where were the easy-bake ovens? Do you like your romance with art or food? And why do people enjoy hating Barney? Tune in to find out!

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Does this show work for Supernatural hive and new viewers? Does it feel current or like a period piece? Does that matter? And which one of us was almost a ghost hunter? Tune in to find out!

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Can fat vampires thrive? Can film stars carry TV shows? Are we card-carrying members of Marcia Gay Harden hive? Tune in to find out!

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00:42 - Reginald the Vampire (Syfy) 
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Why did it take so long for BJ and Mitu to watch this classic series? Which one of us is the cyclon and which one is the human? And why does the crew look so tired? Tune in to find out!

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Does Andor feel like a Star Wars show? Are we ready for a meta sitcom? Do we understand the rules of time travel? And what does it take to become known as the serpent queen? Tune in to find out!

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Tune in to learn more about Zach’s record-breaking machines, expansive career in media, and new show, Contraption Masters! We also discuss potential machines we can build and nerd out together over b…

Will these ladies push past their differences to work together given the life or death stakes on the line? Which marriage seems the healthiest? Have BJ or Mitu ever been married? Tune in to find out!

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Coming of age, trauma bonding, and scheming: this episode has it ALL. Also, every show was under 30 minutes; a dream! And what is BJ’s history with fakes? Tune in to find out!

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How do we feel about the three different storylines presented in the pilot? Is this a good fantasy series even if you’re not a fan of The Lord of the Rings? And what would Mitu do if she was in Galad…

Are we ready for more Game of Thrones with more dragons? Can this Selling Sunset spin-off live up to the hype? Do Aubrey Plaza and Danny DeVito make a good couple? And what does it take to make junio…

Is she more skilled than Smart Hulk in more ways than one? How do we feel about an almost all backstory pilot? Do the VFX meet BJ’s Marvel nerd concerns? Tune in to find out!

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This episode has it all – chaotic baseball, chaotic construction, and chaotic wordplay. Also, did BJ ever play in the little league? Tune in to find out!

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00:42 - A League of Their Own (Pr…

What powers does Morpheus or Dream have? Is there enough action in the pilot episode? And what strange dreams has Mitu had recently? Tune in to find out!

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Are we scared of the mysterious entity known as A? Do we care about New York real estate? Or do we care more about true crime mysteries? And what do you do when your therapist tells you not to trust …

Tune in to learn more about JP’s role as The Boss Baby / Ted on The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (Netflix). We also discuss his acting career and his show Donna/Madonna. And we wrap up with a discussi…

Why is the music on this show so fire? What parts made us cackle out loud? Is BJ a message rap or twerk rap stan? What Miami adventures have we gotten into? Tune in to find out!

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Does Mitu come around on sci-fi and horror with Resident Evil and Moonhaven? Will BJ ever stop sneaking in scary shows? How does the humor compare in Boo, Bitch vs. Everything’s Trash? Tune in to fin…