321 - Episode 309 - The Might Ducks: Game Changers
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors! On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Disney+ remake of the classic kids sports franchise, "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers."
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 1h 05min
320 - Episode 308 - Saved by the Bell (2020)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new Peacock original streaming series "Saved by the Bell," a continuation of the 1980s-90s Saturday morning children's series by the same name.
Today's intro music is "I Guess So" by Steve Combs.
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 - 1h 06min
319 - Episode 307 - Party of Five (2020)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, which is also a bonus tie-in to our other podcast Closer to Free, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new Freeform series Party of Five, which is an altered remake of the 1994 Fox series.
Today's intro music is "It's All Happening" by Huma Huma.
Sun, 19 Jan 2020 - 1h 13min
318 - Episode 306 - Watchmen
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new HBO series "Watchmen," a continuation of the storyline from the Alan Moore comic book of the same name.
Today's intro music is a cover of Don William's "Tulsa Time" performed by Hanson and Leon Russell.
Sun, 10 Nov 2019 - 1h 04min
317 - Episode 305 - BH 90210
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot for the new series "BH 90210," which can't technically be called a reboot.
Today's intro music is the theme song to "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Mon, 16 Sep 2019 - 1h 02min
316 - Episode 304 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2008 ABC Family series "The Secret Lift of the American Teenager."
Intro music for today's episode is "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna.
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 - 1h 05min
315 - Episode 303 - Million Yen Women
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Japanese Netflix original series "Million Yen Women," based on the manga of the same name.
Today's intro music is "Gimme Chocolate!!" by Babymetal.
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 - 44min
314 - Episode 302 - Fleabag
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Amazon Original Series Fleabag, created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Today's intro music is "Gasoline" by Halsey.
Wed, 26 Jun 2019 - 1h 06min
313 - Episode 301 - Lola Upside Down
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is our second Patreon subscriber request episode. We are watching the first episode of the Swedish miniseries "Lola Uppochner" or as it is known in America, "Lola Upside Down."
Today's intro music is "Running One" from the Run Lola Run original soundtrack.
Mon, 27 May 2019 - 1h 00min
312 - Episode 300 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. We finally made it to 300 episodes! To celebrate, we are talking about the pilot episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, created by Mike Schur, one our favorite television producers working today.
Today's intro music is the theme song to Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Tue, 14 May 2019 - 1h 22min
311 - Episode 299 - The Twilight Zone
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone," produced and narrated by Jordan Peele.
Today's intro music is "Downtown" by Majical Cloudz.
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 - 59min
310 - Episode 298 - Shrill
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Hulu original series Shrill, starring Aidy Bryant.
Today's intro music is "I'm Not Your Toy" by La Roux.
Sun, 24 Mar 2019 - 1h 00min
309 - Episode 297 - Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama & Miss Sherlock
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing two pilots suggested by one of our Patrons. First, we are talking about Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama, and then we are discussing Miss Sherlock.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 - 1h 12min
308 - Episode 296 - Pen15
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Hulu original series Pen15, starring Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle.
Today's intro music is "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 - 56min
307 - Episode 295 - Roswell, New Mexico
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW reboot series Roswell, New Mexico.
Today's intro music is "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" by Counting Crows.
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 - 1h 00min
306 - Episode 294 - Roswell
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are returning once again to the late 90s WB for the pilot episode of the recently rebooted series Roswell, starring Shiri Appleby and Katherine Heigl.
Today's intro music is "Here With Me" by Dido, the Rollo's Chillin with the Family remix.
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 - 57min
305 - Episode 293 - Schooled
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Goldbergs spinoff series "Schooled," starring AJ Michalka, Tim Meadows, and Bryan Callen.
Today's intro music is "Mayonaise" by the Smashing Pumpkins.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 - 52min
304 - Episode 292 - Homecoming
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors, after a somewhat long Holiday hiatus. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the Amazon Prime series Homecoming, starring Julia Roberts and Bobby Cannavale.
Today's intro music is "Voyager" by Key Puncher. You can find Key Puncher at https://soundcloud.com/keypuncher1981.
Mon, 07 Jan 2019 - 39min
303 - Episode 291 - Legacies
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW spinoff series Legacies. We are also having a smaller conversation about the premiere episode of the Lifetime limited series Dirty John.
Today's intro music is "Ocean Eyes" by Billie Eilish.
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 - 1h 19min
302 - Episode 290 - Charmed (2018)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the recently rebooted CW series Charmed, starring Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, and Sarah Jeffery.
Today's intro music is "How Soon Is Now?" by the Smiths.
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 - 59min
301 - Episode 289 - The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episodes of the new Netflix original series "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," starring Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, and Lucy Davis.
Today's intro music is "Strange Magic" by Electric Light Orchestra.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 - 51min
300 - Episode 288 - A Million Little Things
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today's episode is a discussion of the pilot episode for the new NBC series "A Million Little Things," starring James Roday, Romany Malco, and Ron Livingston.
Today's intro music is a cover of the Linkin Park song "In the End" performed by Gordi.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 - 1h 04min
299 - Episode 287 - Murphy Brown
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episodes for Murphy Brown, both the classic 1988 CBS sitcom, as well as the newly premiered reboot.
Today's intro music is "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin.
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 - 1h 15min
298 - Episode 286 - I Feel Bad
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new NBC sitcom I Feel Bad, starring Sarayu Blue and Paul Adelstein.
Today's intro music is "Mayonsaise" by the Smashing Pumpkins.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 - 49min
297 - Episode 285 - Forever
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode for the new Amazon Prime original series Forever, starring Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph.
Today's intro music is "Forever" by Jesse & the Rippers.
Mon, 17 Sep 2018 - 57min
296 - Episode 284 - You
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Lifetime series You, starring Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, and Shay Mitchell
Today's intro music is "Possession" by Sarah McLachlan.
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 - 1h 12min
295 - Episode 283 - Insatiable
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Netflix original series "Insatiable," which has been generating a lot of, let's say, enthusiastic discussion online.
Today's intro music is "Beauty Queen" by Foxes.
Mon, 03 Sep 2018 - 1h 09min
294 - Episode 112 - The Good Place (Rerun)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. We are continuing our Summer vacation with a rerun of our episode for the NBC series The Good Place, starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson. Listen to the episode if you want to hear us prove that we loved the show before it was cool.
Today's intro music is "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.
Mon, 13 Aug 2018 - 58min
293 - Episode 36 - The OC (Rerun)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. It's been 15 years since the premier of the classic Fox teen drama "The OC." To honor this momentous occasion, we are re-airing this episode with our discussion about the series premiere.
The intro music for today's episode is "I Guess So," by Steve Combs, which used to be the intro music for every episode of the show.
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 - 1h 01min
292 - Episode 282 - Castle Rock
Welcome back to Pilot Inspector. On today's episode, we are discussing the premier episode for the new Hulu series "Castle Rock," based on the characters and locations of the Stephen King novels set in the eponymous small town in Maine.
Today's intro music is from the musical score for the movie "The Running Man," composed by Harold Faltermeyer.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018 - 59min
291 - Episode 281 - Hollyweed
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the recently released on Rivit TV pilot episode for the Kevin Smith written, directed, and starred series "Hollyweed." Today's intro music is "Jungle Love" by Morris Day and the Time.
Mon, 23 Jul 2018 - 53min
290 - Episode 280 - Sharp Objects
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new HBO limited series Sharp Objects, based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, directed by Jean-Marc Valee, and starring Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson.
Today's intro music is "Habits (Stay High)" by Tove Lo.
Tue, 17 Jul 2018 - 1h 01min
289 - Episode 279 - Pose
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new FX original series from creator Ryan Murphy, Pose.
Today's intro music is "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush.
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 - 49min
288 - Episode 278 - Scrubs
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are discussing the 2001 sitcom Scrubs, starring Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke.
Today's intro music is "Please Forgive Me" by David Gray.
Mon, 02 Jul 2018 - 59min
287 - Episode 197 - GLOW (Rerun)
The Netflix Original Series GLOW, starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron, is returning for its second season this week. For this week's episode, we are re-airing our conversation about the fantastic pilot episode.
Today's intro music is "Sunset Cruise" by Miami Nights 1984.
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 - 1h 15min
286 - Episode 277 - Cloak & Dagger
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new Freeform series based on the Marvel comic "Cloak & Dagger" starring Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph.
Today's intro music is "Starlight" by Jaw Wolf featuring Mr Gabriel.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018 - 44min
285 - Episode 276 - Dietland
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new AMC series Dietland, starring Joy Nash and Juliana Margulies.
Today's intro music is "Thunder Thighs" by Miss Eaves.
Tue, 12 Jun 2018 - 57min
284 - Episode 275 - Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2014 Bravo series Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, starring Lisa Edelstein, Janeane Garofalo, and Paul Adelstein.
Today's intro music is a cover of the Gnarles Barkley song "Crazy" performed by Nelly Furtado.
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 - 51min
283 - Episode 274 - Arrested Development
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2003 Fox Sitcom Arrested Development, starring Jason Bateman, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter, Tony Hale, and Michael Cera.
Today's intro music is "Mr. Wendal" by Arrested Development.
Mon, 28 May 2018 - 40min
282 - Episode 273 - A Conversation About Guilt
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, instead of discussing a pilot episode of a series, we are having a conversation about the role the guilt plays in our decision to watch a television show. Whether the issue is sexual harrassment and rape (the Cosby Show, for example) or the real world effects that a show might have on society (13 Reasons Why), outside forces can affect our decision to choose whether or not to invite a television show into our homes.
Sat, 26 May 2018 - 32min
281 - Episode 272 - Safe
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original series Safe, starring Michael C Hall. Plus, we have an additional conversation about our feelings regarding the return of 13 Reasons Why for its second season.
Today's intro music is "Safe" by M83.
Mon, 21 May 2018 - 46min
280 - Episode 271 - The Last Man On Earth
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are mourning the cancellation of one of our favorite shows by talking about the pilot episode of the Fox comedy The Last Man On Earth.
Today's intro music is "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Tue, 15 May 2018 - 51min
279 - Episode 270 - Cobra Kai
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new YouTube Red series Cobra Kai, starring William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, which continues the story of the Karate Kid films.
Today's intro music is "Head Games" by Foreigner.
Mon, 07 May 2018 - 32min
278 - Episode 269 - Cougar Town - Alternative Pilot
Welcome back to and experimental episode of Pilot Inspectors. For today's episode, we are discussing the 2009 ABC sitcom Cougar Town for the second time this week. Today we are talking about season 1, episode 9, titled "Here Comes My Girl" as an alternative first episode to watch, rather than the official pilot.
Today's intro music is a cover of A-ha's "Take On Me," performed by the Blanks.
Sat, 05 May 2018 - 25min
277 - Episode 268 - Cougar Town
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we will be discussing the pilot episode of the 2009 ABC sitcom Cougar Town starring Courtney Cox.
Today's intro music is "Lisztomania" by Phoenix, the Shook Remix.
Tue, 01 May 2018 - 40min
276 - Episode 267 - Champions
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the series premiere episode of the new NBC sitcom Champions, starring Anders Holm.
Today's intro music is "We Are the Champions" by Queen.
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 - 36min
275 - Episode 266 - New Girl
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are watching the pilot episode for the 2011 Fox sitcom New Girl, in honor of the premiere of its final season.
Today's intro music is "Hey Girl" by Zooey Deschanel.
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 - 51min
274 - Episode 265 - Killing Eve
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premier episode for the new BBC American series Killing Eve, starring Sandra oh. We also spend some time talking about the pilot for the new HBO series Barry, starring Bill Hader.
Today's intro music is the theme from the movie "The Ipcress Files" by composer John Barry.
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 - 40min
273 - Episode 264 - Roseanne Revival
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episodes of the revival of the classic ABC sitcom Roseanne, starring Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, and Laurie Metcalf.
Today's intro music is "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette.
Mon, 02 Apr 2018 - 1h 00min
272 - Episode 263 - For the People
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new ABC legal series For the People, starring Britt Robertson and Hope Davis.
Today's intro music is "Fade Away" by Logic.
Mon, 26 Mar 2018 - 54min
271 - Episode 262 - Rise
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new high school musical theater series from NBC, Rise, starring Josh Radnor and Rosie Perez.
Today's intro music is "The Bitch Of Living" from the Spring Awakening original Broadway production.
Mon, 19 Mar 2018 - 1h 01min
270 - Episode 261 - Life Sentence
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new CW series Life Sentence, starring Lucy Hale.
Today's intro music is "I Choose You" by Sara Bareilles.
Mon, 12 Mar 2018 - 47min
269 - Special Preview: Closer to Free - Episode 101
For this week's episode of Pilot Inspectors, we are previewing the first episode of our new podcast, Closer to Free. Closer to Free is a rewatch podcast of the 1994 Fox series Party of Five, starring Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, and Lacey Chabert.
This preview episode covers the pilot episode for the series, episode 101, "Pilot."
Intro and outro music for Closer to Free is "It's All Happening" by Huma-Huma. You can find more information at soundcloud.com/huma-huma
Find Closer to Free on Social Media: twitter - @closertofreepod facebook - facebook.com/closertofreepod email - closertofreepod@gmail.com
Mon, 05 Mar 2018 - 1h 18min
268 - Episode 260 - Good Girls
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode for the new NBC series Good Girls, starring Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman.
Today's intro music is "Good Girls" by Elle King.
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 - 45min
267 - Episode 259 - Everything Sucks!
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 90's nostalgia series Everything Sucks! from Netflix.
Today's intro music is "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis.
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 - 40min
266 - Episode 258 - Here and Now
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are discussing the premier episode of the new HBO original series from Alan Ball, Here and Now, starring Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter.
Today's intro music is "Here and Now" by Letters to Cleo.
Fri, 16 Feb 2018 - 49min
265 - Episode 257 - Party of Five
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 1994 Fox series Party of Five, starring Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, and Lacey Chabert.
Today's intro music is "Closer to Free" by the BoDeans.
Mon, 12 Feb 2018 - 1h 04min
264 - Episode 256 - The End of the F***ing World
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are talking about the first episode of the Channel 4/Netflix series The End of the F***ing World, starring Jessica Barden and Alex Lawther.
Today's intro music is "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian.
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 - 52min
263 - Episode 255 - A.P. Bio
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new NBC sitcom A.P. Bio, starring Glenn Howerton and Patton Oswalt.
Today's intro music is "Runaway" by Kanye West.
Mon, 05 Feb 2018 - 50min
262 - Episode 254 - Lovesick
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Channel 4/Netflix series Lovesick, formerly known as Scrotal Recall.
Today's intro music is "Don't Wanna Be Your Girl" by Wet.
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 - 46min
261 - Episode 253 - Veronica Mars
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. In celebration of Jen's birthday, we're watching one of her favorite pilots of all time, the 2004 pilot episode for the UPN series Veronica Mars, starring Kristen Bell and Enrico Colantoni.
Today's intro music is "Run" by Air.
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 - 1h 05min
260 - Episode 252 - LA to Vegas
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new Fox sitcom LA to Vegas, starring Kim Matula and Dylan McDermott.
Today's intro music is "Heaven or Las Vegas" by Cocteau Twins.
Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 48min
259 - Episode 251 - Black Lightning
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new CW DC super hero series Black Lightning, starring Cress Williams.
Today's intro music is "Walk on By" by Isaac Hayes.
Tue, 23 Jan 2018 - 47min
258 - Episode 250 - Alone Together
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the premiere episode of the new Freeform comedy series Alone Together, starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo.
Today's intro music is "BWU" by Tegan and Sara.
Thu, 18 Jan 2018 - 41min
257 - Jen Goes Rogue - Buffy's Love Life
In this bonus episode, Jen babbles about Buffy's love life to make up for the fact that the Pilot Inspectors are too sick to record real episodes.
Mon, 15 Jan 2018 - 15min
256 - Episode 249 - 9-1-1
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the Fox series from producer Ryan Murphy, 9-1-1, starring Peter Krause, Angela Bassett, and Connie Britton.
Today's intro music is "Under Pressure" by Queen.
Mon, 08 Jan 2018 - 58min
255 - Episode 248 - Grown-ish
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Black-ish spinoff series Grown-ish, starring Yara Shahidi.
Today's intro music is "True Affection" by the Blows.
Thu, 04 Jan 2018 - 51min
254 - Episode 247 - 2017 Year in Review
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On our last episode of 2017, we are taking a look back at the highs and lows of the last year, both on the TV and in the world beyond.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017 - 1h 32min
253 - Episode 246 - 2017 Christmas Special
Happy Holiday's from Pilot Inspectors. For our 2017 Christmas Special, we are talking about two of our favorite sitcom Christmas episodes. First, we discuss the Parks and Recreations episode "Citizen Knope." And in the second half of our episode we discuss the famous Festivus episode from the final season of Seinfeld, "The Strike."
Today's intro music is "Maybe This Christmas" by Ron Sexsmith.
Mon, 25 Dec 2017 - 1h 05min
252 - Episode 245 - The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the classic 1970 sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Today's intro music is the Mary Tyler Moore Show theme song by Sonny Curtis.
Fri, 22 Dec 2017 - 1h 00min
251 - Episode 244 - The Punisher
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Netflix original series the Punisher, starring Jon Bernthal.
Today's intro music is "Murder Song (5 4 3 2 1)" by AURORA.
Mon, 18 Dec 2017 - 56min
250 - Episode 134 - Sweet/Vicious (Rerun)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are re-airing an episode from November 2016 for the MTV series Sweet/Vicious, starring Eliza Bennett and Taylor Dearden. The show may have been unceremoniously cancelled after only a brief 10 episode first season. But we hope this rerun episode will remind the world that while the show may be gone, it certainly isn't forgotten.
The original intro music for this episode was "Pacific Coast Highway" by Sonic Youth.
Thu, 14 Dec 2017 - 1h 03min
249 - Episode 170 - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (RERUN)
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today, we are re-releasing an episode we first aired back in March 2017 for the Amazon original series the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, created by Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman Palladino. The first full season was just released on Amazon Prime last month, and we wanted to remind everyone about a show that we really loved.
The original intro music for this episode was "Sixteen Tons" performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford.
Mon, 11 Dec 2017 - 1h 22min
248 - Episode 243 - There's...Johnny!
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode of the new Hulu series There's...Johnny!, starring Ian Nelson, Jane Levy, and Tony Danza.
Today's intro music is "Angry Johnny" by Poe.
Thu, 07 Dec 2017 - 54min
247 - Episode 242 - Godless
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the first episode of the new Netflix original mini-series Godless.
Today's intro music is "The Ecstasy of Gold" by Ennio Morricone.
Mon, 04 Dec 2017 - 46min
246 - Episode 241 - A Conversation with Paula Marshall
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are speaking with actor Paula Marshall, star of Cupid (the good one), as well as many other shows over her nearly 30 year career.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017 - 1h 08min
245 - Episode 240 - SMILF
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. Today we're talking about the new Showtime series SMILF, written, directed by, and starring Frankie Shaw.
Today's intro music is "Tomboy" by Princess Nokia.
Mon, 27 Nov 2017 - 1h 02min
244 - Episode 239 - Runaways
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the new Hulu series Runaways, based on the Marvel comic book series.
Today's intro music is "Runaways" by the Killers.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 - 1h 05min
243 - Episode 238 - Future Man
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the new Hulu series Future Man, starring Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, and Derek Wilson.
Today's intro music is "Your Love" by The Outfield.
Tue, 21 Nov 2017 - 57min
242 - Episode 237 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are joined by entertainment writer Drew Grant to have a tremendously spoiler-filled conversation about the pilot episode of the 2005 FX series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Today's intro music is a cover of Charlie Kelly's "Dayman" performed by Portugal. The Man.
Thu, 16 Nov 2017 - 52min
241 - Episode 236 - Wynonna Earp
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the Syfy series Wynonna Earp.
Today's intro music is "Black Sheep" by Metric.
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 - 55min
240 - Episode 235 - The Inspectors
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode for the 2015 CBS series The Inspectors, a Saturday morning educational crime drama paid for by the US Postal Service.
Today's intro music is "Brand New Colony" by the Postal Service.
Fri, 10 Nov 2017 - 37min
239 - Episode 234 - Life in Pieces
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 2015 CBS family sitcom Life in Pieces, starring Betsy Brandt, Colin Hanks, Dianne Wiest, James Brolin, and many, many more.
Today's intro music is "Fifteen" by Goldroom feat. Chela.
Tue, 07 Nov 2017 - 1h 05min
238 - Episode 233 - Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new YouTube Red series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, starring the titular Ryan Hansen and Samira Wiley.
Today's intro music is the Beverly Hills Cop theme song "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer.
Thu, 02 Nov 2017 - 46min
237 - Episode 232 - Lore
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the first episode of the new Amazon original series Lore, and adaptation of the popular folklore podcast hosted by Aaron Mahnke.
Today's intro music is the Rosemary's Baby theme, "Lullaby" by Kryszof Komeda with vocals by Mia Farrow.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017 - 47min
236 - Episode 231 - Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the 1996 family sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch, starring Melissa Joan Hart.
Today's intro music is a cover of the Eagles' "Witchy Woman" performed by Kristin Chenoweth.
Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 53min
235 - Episode 230 - Charmed
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the pilot episode for the 1998 WB series Charmed, starring Alyssa Milano and Shannen Doherty.
Today's intro music is a cover of the Smiths' "How Soon Is Now?" performed by Love Spit Love.
Mon, 23 Oct 2017 - 1h 12min
234 - Episode 229 - White Famous
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we're talking about the premiere episode of the new Showtime series White Famous, starring Jay Pharoah.
Today's intro music is "Broad Shoulders" by Taylor Bennet, feat. Chance the Rapper.
Thu, 19 Oct 2017 - 58min
233 - Episode 228 - Mindhunter
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the new Netflix original series from David Fincher, Mindhunter, starring Johnathan Groff.
Today's intro music is "John Wayne Gacy Jr." by Sufjan Stevens.
Tue, 17 Oct 2017 - 1h 01min
232 - Episode 227 - Ten Days in the Valley
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new NBC series Ten Days in the Valley, starring Kyra Sedgwick.
Today's intro music is "Come Down" by Anderson .Paak.
Thu, 12 Oct 2017 - 1h 05min
231 - Episode 226 - Kevin (Probably) Saves the World
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the premiere episode of the new ABC series Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, starring Jason Ritter.
Today's intro music is (unfortunately) "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 - 1h 05min
230 - Episode 225 - The Gifted
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are taking a look at the new X-Men universe Fox series the Gifted, starring Stephen Moyer and Amy Acker.
Today's intro music is the X-Men cartoon theme song, written by Ron Wasserman.
Sun, 08 Oct 2017 - 1h 00min
229 - Episode 224 - Ghosted + The Mayor
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing two new comedy pilots premiering this fall. The first is Ghosted on Fox, starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson. The second is the Mayor starring Brandon Michael Hall, Lea Michele, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Today's intro music is "Drew Barrymore" by SZA.
Thu, 05 Oct 2017 - 1h 14min
228 - Episode 223 - Young Sheldon + Me, Myself & I
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episodes for two new sitcoms from CBS. Young Sheldon, starring Iain Armitage and Zoe Perry, chronicles the childhood family life of Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. Me, Myself & I follows the life of inventor Alex Riley across three different periods of his life.
Today's intro music is "There She Goes" by the La's.
Mon, 02 Oct 2017 - 1h 40min
227 - Episode 222 - Will & Grace
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the original pilot episode for the 1998 sitcom Will & Grace, as well as the first episode of the current revival season, airing on NBC on Thursdays at 9/8 Central.
Today's intro music is the Will & Grace theme song, written by Jonathan Wolff.
Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 56min
226 - Episode 221 - Star Trek: Discovery
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are talking about the two hour premiere of the new CBS All Access streaming series Star Trek: Discovery, starring Sonequa Martin-Green.
Today's intro music is "Voyager" by Daft Punk.
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 - 1h 06min
225 - Episode 220 - Curb Your Enthusiasm
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are taking a look at the pilot episode of the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, starring Larry David.
Today's intro music is the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song, "Frolic" by Luciano Michelini.
Thu, 21 Sep 2017 - 1h 25min
224 - Episode 219 - American Vandal
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the new Netflix original mockmentary series American Vandal.
Today's intro music is the TRONICBOX 80s remix of Justin Bieber's "What Do You Mean?"
Mon, 18 Sep 2017 - 47min
223 - Episode 218 - The Orville
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we (well, mostly Dylan) discuss the new Fox science fiction comedy The Orville, created by and starring Seth MacFarlane.
Today's intro music is "It's Anybody's Spring" performed by Seth MacFarlane, originally written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke.
Thu, 14 Sep 2017 - 58min
222 - Episode 217 - The Deuce
Welcome back to Pilot Inspectors. On today's episode, we are discussing the pilot episode of the new HBO series the Deuce, from creator David Simon, and starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Today's intro music is "(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below We're All Going to Go" by Curtis Mayfield.
Mon, 11 Sep 2017 - 1h 30min