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Welcome to Pilot Season, the podcast where two Television obsessed thirty-something year old idiots attempt to dissect and analyse the art of the television pilot. Join us every week as we take on a new television pilot and discuss what makes it work, where does it go wrong and most importantly, does it make us want to drop everything and start episode two?
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Oh we have another jam packed episode for you today folks, not only do we review 4 new pilots that have just been unleashed upon our TV screens but the first 40 mins of this episode is just discussing what we've recently been watching and your wonderful hosts have been BUSY.We also have a Patreon! Take a look right here - www.patreon.com/PilotSeasonPodcastAnd rep your favourite podcast with our new merch too! www.buythatmerch.co.uk/collections/pilot-season-podcastArtwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
Ooooooh boy do we get through a lot in this episode, you think the shows in this week's title are a lot? Barely scratching the surface baby!We also have a Patreon! Take a look right here - www.patreon.com/PilotSeasonPodcastAnd rep your favourite podcast with our new merch too! www.buythatmerch.co.uk/collections/pilot-season-podcastArtwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
We're back baby! After quite the absence we are back with a slightly re-jigged and a more accessible format.You loved the "what have you been watching" part of the show? Well you're in luck as that's essentially what your typical Pilot Season episode is now going to look like! With a cheeky surprise new segment at the end...We also have a Patreon! Take a look right here - www.patreon.com/PilotSeasonPodcastAnd rep your favourite podcast with our new merch too! www.buythatmerch.co.uk/collections/pilot-season-podcastArtwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
"House Of Jingles"Our destination this week is Los Angeles (again!) as we watch 2009's The Mentalist directed by (he's a nutter!) David Nutter.We also have another absolute banger of a Question Of The Week all before watching The Last Days Of Ptolemy Grey from AppleTV+ starring Samuel L Jackson!Another jam packed episode for you all, we do like to spoil you!We also have a Patreon! Take a look right here - www.patreon.com/PilotSeasonPodcastAnd rep your favourite podcast with our new merch too! www.buythatmerch.co.uk/collections/pilot-season-podcastArtwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
"The Three M's"Our destination this week is Philadelphia USA but only for a short while as we both get into a little fight and our Mum's get scared so we're now off to see our Aunty and Uncle in Bel-Air!Yes that's right we are watching and reviewing the Pilot Episodes for both 1990's The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air and 2022's Bel-Air, we'll be discussing both pilots at the same time so we're changing it up a little this week all before our Question Of The Week (which is a good one!)Enjoy!Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
This week Rob and George finally gain Level 7 clearance as they join the Agents Of Shield!Yes this week the boys discuss the pilot episode of Agents Of Shield, the cast of (mainly) unknowns and their dynamics, the impact the MCU had on the future of the show and much more.Also discussed is Severance from director Ben Stiller and now currently showing on Apple TV+.We may also plug our BRAND SPANKING NEW PODCAST Colin Brain VS The MCU!Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
It's a big one today folks!Yes that's right we are finally off to Albuquerque, USA, as we watch Breaking Bad.It's not secret both Rob and George are big fans of the show but that doesn't stop them from going in depth into this Pilot Episode and breaking it down almost to a minute detail.Also discussed this week is Pam & Tommy and the controversy that follows it.A WHOLE BUNCH of other shows are discussed this week in what might be the longest "What have you been watching" section ever.Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gGR28wrKiQArtwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
In space no one can hear you scream during your colonoscopy.Yes this week we're off to space with the Belters in 2015's The Expanse! Join Rob and George as they discuss the pilot episode, the differing genres within the show, the denseness of the information given in the show and so much more!Also discussed this week is Apple TV+'s The Afterparty as Rob and George attempt to solve a murder but have a damn good time in the process.Speaking of belters we also have this week's Question Of The Week; best live TV moments and we can't wait to hear your answers too in next week's episode!Artwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Filmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsMfQsklkzIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx5IMCJFIMwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KeOxeuiZjshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4f9AYRCZYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97pEKGNT0Xwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Sz2aZ6uuc
"We're not saying Rob had the time of his life during his colonoscopy but it was right up there!"Our destination this week is not actually the USA as we head off to sunny Barcelona to steal some Euros in 2017's Money Heist!Join Rob and George as they discuss the pilot episode, the breakneck pace, the strength (or weakness!) of the subplots and so, so much more.They also discuss brand new Netflix horror Archive 81. Rob may have been sedated whilst watching it. You'll understand when you listen...They also discuss last week's Question Of The Week which had our biggest response EVER so pressure is on you all to be just as reactive with this week's question!Also discussed is Yellowjackets, Queer Eye, The Responder, As We See It and so much more!Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
"Hitler Tache's and kicking bears in the nuts"Our destination this week is Smallville, USA and we watch, you guessed it, Smallville!Join Rob and George as they discuss the pilot episode, the casting choices, some of the visual motifs in the episode as well as some rather questionable moments!They also watch Stay Close, the latest Harlen Coben smash hit adaptation for Netflix!The Question Of The Week is an absolute banger this week folks as Rob always divulges some information his childhood this week and it makes George's week!Ads discussed this week -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqdh_4xPMMghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWmbUMStlGIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqm-s6h8l1Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP92j-uEnpshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msMehuZo3x8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnzFRV1LwIohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9ogzVyTtcwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCEGXZmdwmUArtwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
We're off to Tuscon, USA this week as we watch 2015's The Last Man On Earth followed by Yellowjackets, a new mystery/thriller from Exec Producer and Director Karyn Kasuma.Join Rob and George as they watch both pilots and discuss the usual criteria, do they work as pilots? Is there anything that doesn't make them work? And as always, and most importantly, will they watch episode two?!There may or may not be a new Jingle from Rob this year, listener discretion is advised.Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
Well this is a lovely surprise isn't it! It's been a wonderful year for TV and quite frankly we've been spoilt rotten. To try and make sense of this mammoth year join Rob and George as they do an epic "What Have You Been Watching" followed by a list of their Top 5 shows of the year and in typical Pilot Season style George caps off the year by almost giving Rob an aneurysm.We thank you for your patience as we know haven't been overly present recently, we have been hard at work trying to make Pilot Season better than ever and also working away on a second podcast (out soon!).Have an incredible New Year!!!!
Our destination is Orange County, USA as we watch, from 2003, The OC!Join Rob and George as they discuss the pilot episode, the very odd opening first few minutes, the supporting cast and so much more.We also have two Questions Of The Week this week as George brings another ridiculous game/question to the pod.But that's not all folks, Rob and George also discuss the opening episode of Dexter: New Blood as everyone's favourite tuna sandwich loving serial killer is back for a ten episode stretch!Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
"Bugsy Malone pranks and nights out at the Opera watching gangsters"Our destination this week is New Joisey as we watch 1999's The Sopranos! Join Rob and George as they discuss the pilot episode, how much of the show they'd previously seen, the wonderful dialogue, characters and so much more!They also watch a little show you've probably never even heard of but it's good to give it a little promotion eh? That little show is called Squid Game!As ever please give the podcast a rating and a review where you can, it really does help! Artwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
"Business cards and texan switches"Our destination this week is Malibu Pier, California, as we watch "Panic At Malibu Pier", the feature length pilot episode of Baywatch!Join Rob and George as they discuss the many, many, many puzzling moments of this pilot, the crazy character work and so much more.They also watch the new sci-fi epic Foundation out now on Apple TV+.And if you thought last week's Question Of The Week was ridiculous you've seen nothing yet.Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
"Helllllloooooooooooo Daaaaaaaaaave"Our destination this week is New York (we really do visit here a lot don't we?!) as we watch from 2008, Mad Men!Join Rob & George as they discuss the Pilot Episode, the coolness of Don Draper, the scumbaggery of Pete Campbell, the "it's toasted" scene and so much more.Also discussed is brand new procedural comedy/drama Wolfe starring Babou Ceesay and Amanda Abbington. We also have a very questionable Question Of The Week that ends up providing many laughs (that resulted with George having a headache for 3 hours afterwards). This is a good one folks!https://cinematicnomad.tumblr.com/post/662576534707666944/in-case-anyone-was-curious-ive-transcribed-allhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bpuBoOssPcArtwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films.
"Jack Bauer and the art of tinning food"Our destination this week is back to sunny ol' England as we watch 2005's Extras!Join Rob and George as they watch the Pilot Episode and discuss how well some of the jokes have aged, their favourite moments from the show overall and the legacy some of the other Gervais/Merchant shows may have left.They also discuss the listener answers to last week's Question Of The Week as well as discussing this week's slightly bizarre question, "TV characters who are good at their job".But that's not all dear listeners! Rob and George also discuss the Pilot Episode of new show Kevin Can F*** Himself, and spoilers, it's a good one!Artwork by Emily Norton.Produced by Top Hat Films
"Kim Kardashian and the art of fart smelling"Our destination this week is again New York City as we watch both Gossip Girl pilots from 2008 and then it's sequel/reboot from 2021!Join Rob and George as they discuss both pilot episodes and discuss what makes them work, where do they go wrong and of course, most importantly, would they watch episode two?They also discuss last week's Question Of The Week and get stuck into this week's question, "Most overused TV cliches"!And no, George doesn't sing this week....Artwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
Our destination this week is Los Angeles (again!) as we watch 2007's Californication!Join Rob and George as they discuss the Pilot Episode, how much of a scumbag does a character need to be before they become unwatchable and so much more!Rob and George also discuss The White Lotus, the new black comedy from Mike White. Spoilers...and this is a rarity...one of us LOVED it and another HATED it.The Question Of The Week is not only a banger but quite a fitting one too; TV's biggest Scumbags!Artwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
Our destination this week is snowy Chicago as we watch 1994's ER!Join Rob and George as they discuss the Pilot Episode, the handsomeness of George Clooney, the zig-zag tone and so much more!Also discussed is the new YA/Thriller from Amazon Prime, Cruel Summer.This week's Question Of The Week is a banger if we don't say so ourselves!https://www.unconditionalgiving.org/Artwork by Emily NortonProduced by Top Hat Films
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