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 458 episodes available.

The Pilot Podcast episodes:

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
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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
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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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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
March 27, 2026 Age of Attraction, Scarpetta, Vladimir, Imperfect Women
Can people truly be age blind? Do flashbacks and quirky family members aid in crime solving? How fast can someone become obsessed with their coworker? What happens when friends have too many secrets? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:45 - Age of Attraction (Netflix)
06:58 - Scarpetta (Prime Video)
14:01 - Vladimir (Netflix)
19:19 - Imperfect Women (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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26min
March 20, 2026 Wild Cards (CW)
Shout out to the listeners who brought this funky procedural into our lives. Can a con make a great cop? What happens when you can’t trust anyone or anything including your job or partner? And would Mitu or BJ enjoy enforcing maritime law? 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
March 13, 2026 Young Sherlock, Marshals, DTF St. Louis, RJ Decker
Which show did we think was a period piece? Which period piece changed Mitu’s mind on the genre? How weird is too weird? And how much mystery do you need in a mystery show pilot? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:41 -Young Sherlock (Prime Video)
06:27 - Marshals (CBS)
11:49 - DTF St. Louis (HBO)
17:28 - RJ Decker (ABC)
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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25min
March 06, 2026 The Boyfriend (Netflix)
What happens when you can only write one letter to your crush? What’s the best way to name a coffee truck? And does this show get back to the beginnings of reality TV? 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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17min
February 26, 2026 Can You Keep a Secret?, Neighbors, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast
Is accidental fraud as bad as intentional fraud? Can neighbors ever reach a peaceful resolution? Is Tracy Morgan doing what he does best in sitcoms? And how scary was that family in the house? Tune in to find out!
Timestamps:
00:45 - Can You Keep a Secret? (Paramount+)
07:27 - Neighbors (HBO Max)
15:42 - The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (Peacock)
22:31 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (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 [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on Instagram and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts
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32min
February 20, 2026 The ‘Burbs (Peacock)
How much mystery do we need in a comedy thriller? Why is Keke Palmer just so charming? And what are BJ and Mitu’s ideal neighborhoods? 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 458 episodes available.

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