The Pilot Podcast

By The Pilot Podcast

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. Le... more

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How many episodes does The Pilot Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 454 episodes available.

The Pilot Podcast episodes:

June 04, 2026 Spider-Noir, Mating Season, The Boroughs, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
Did we need another take on the friendly, neighborhood crime stopper? How much chaos can one community take, whether retirement or big city? What is really going on in these forests? And who is BJ’s favorite Spider-Man? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:54 - Spider-Noir (Prime Video / MGM+)
6:27 - Mating Season (Netflix)
11:10 -The Boroughs (Netflix)
18:23 - Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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27min
May 29, 2026 Ladies of London: The New Reign (Bravo/Peacock)
Are we ready for socialite drama? Are we ready for Americans living it up in London? Are we ready to visit Emma’s estate? Tune in to find out!
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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20min
May 21, 2026 Man on Fire, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Off Campus
Are we ready for a thriller set in Brazil? Did we gain important insight into The Punisher as a person? Do hockey and romance always work well together? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:44 - Man on Fire (Netflix)
6:25 - The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+)
14:18 - Off Campus (Prime Video)
Edited with thanks to Playlyst Studios
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Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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26min
May 15, 2026 M.I.A. (Peacock)
Are we ready for a violent thriller take on a classic coming-of-age story? And what is our beach vacation advice? 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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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12min
May 07, 2026 Widow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators
Can scary shows still feel cozy? Can gross out shows work for feel good stories? Do sob stories work on competition shows still? How many poop joes can you fit in a 15-minute episode about where apples come from? And what is BJ’s favorite vegetable? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:49 - Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)
06:32 - Kevin (Prime Video)
11:03 - This Is a Gardening Show (Netflix)
17:07 - American Gladiators (Prime Video)
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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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26min
May 01, 2026 Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Are we ready for siblings to make mistakes? Do we believe in their spray tan business venture? And is there too much violence? 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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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16min
April 24, 2026 Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money Troubles, The Miniature Wife
What happens when you have miniaturization technology? Are we ready for more stories in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale? Can these siblings ever make the right decision? Will Margot figure out her money troubles? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:45 - The Miniature Wife (Peacock)
07:20 - The Testaments (Hulu)
13:52 - Big Mistakes (Netflix)
19:57 - Margo's Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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29min
April 16, 2026 Rooster (HBO)
Can cozy still be funny? Do looser story threads work? And what would Mitu teach at university if BJ forced her? 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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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12min
April 14, 2026 Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder, Born to Bowl
Is forced labor the missing new component in reality TV? How quickly do we need to get to the action in a show hinging on a big reveal? And how do you toe the line between documentary and mockumentary? PLUS who is BJ’s favorite Bond? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:52 - Love Overboard (Hulu)
08:22 - Bait (Prime Video)
13:52 - If it’s Tuesday, it’s Murder (Hulu)
19:41 - Born to Bowl (HBO)
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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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30min
April 03, 2026 Iyanu (Cartoon Network)
What type of magical powers would we want? Is Iyanu the chosen one? Does this remind us of Avatar the Last Airbender? 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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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14min

FAQs about The Pilot Podcast:

How many episodes does The Pilot Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 454 episodes available.

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