The Pilot Podcast
The Pilot Podcast
Show overview
The Pilot Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 450 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 30 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2019, with 83 episodes published.
From the publisher
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. Let us help guide your television viewing experience!
Latest Episodes
View all 450 episodesWidow’s Bay, Kevin, This Is a Gardening Show, American Gladiators
Sunny Nights (Hulu)
Big Mistakes, The Testaments, Margo's Got Money Troubles, The Miniature Wife
Rooster (HBO)
Love Overboard, Bait, If it's Tuesday, it's Murder, Born to Bowl
Ep 446Iyanu (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
Ep 445Age 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
Ep 444Wild 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
Ep 443Young 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
Ep 442The 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
Ep 441Can 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
Ep 440The ‘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
Ep 439Wonder Man, Memory of a Killer, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Which show surprisingly made us fall in love with friendship again? How far can we push the unreliable narrator concept?How big can the stakes get for a coming of age story whether you’re a budding sleuth or space cadet? And what is BJ’s favorite movie? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 - Wonder Man (Disney+)06:38 - Memory of a Killer (Fox)12:06 - Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Netflix)18:47 - Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Paramount+) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 438Ludwig (BBC)
Are we ready to watch another quirky detective? Did the premise hook us? Is the mystery engaging enough? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 437Best Medicine, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Ponies
What’s it like to be a reluctant doctor in a small town? Is this Game of Thrones spin-off different enough? How tense is too tense? And what does it take to make a good spy? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:41 - Best Medicine (Fox)06:21 - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO)12:14 - Steal (Prime Video)18:17 - Ponies (Peacock) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 436Best of 2025
What made us laugh? What made us cry? What made us cringe in joy and discomfort? What truly scared us? Tune in to find out our choices for the standout pilot episodes (and TV shows!) of 2025!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 435Mistletoe Murders (Hallmark)
How much narration is too much? Is our protagonist hiding a mystery of her own? And how frequently would we visit a year-round Christmas store? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 434All Her Fault, Just Alice, The Beast in Me, Heated Rivalry
Why are all the adults suspicious in this missing child case? What’s the secret to living a double life? Is it safe to trust someone with bloodlust? And is there enough hockey? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:42 - All Her Fault (Peacock)06:50 - Just Alice (Netflix)12:13 - The Beast in Me (Netflix)18:30 - Heated Rivalry (Max) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 433A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (CBS / Apple TV)
How much thanks is Snoopy owed for the Thanksgiving spectacular he and Woodstock put together? How do Charlie and crew mend friendships and the holiday spirit? And what are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Tune in to find out!Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect 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
Ep 432Pluribus, The Bad Guys: Breaking In, Crutch, Stumble
How can you make teamwork work without trust, whether you’re a cheer squad seeking an important championship or a group of thieves trying to be better than the rest? What happens to an empty nester’s dreams deferred? And why would Mitu successfully avoid the Pluribus villain? Tune in to find out!Timestamps: 00:46 - Pluribus (Apple TV)07:25 - The Bad Guys: Breaking In (Netflix)13:06 - Crutch (Paramount+)18:50 - Stumble (NBC) Edited with thanks to Playlyst StudiosConnect with us: Buy us a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/thepilotpodcast | Visit us at thepilotpodcast.com | Email us at [email protected] | Follow us @ThePilotPod on X, Instagram, and TikTok | Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts