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Crash Test Pilots
by Nicole Schmid
In each episode your faithful Test Pilots, Nicole and Paul, will give you the rundown on a television show, and then watch the first episode and give you their impressions.Think of this like a book club! Follow along episode to episode, and watch along with the pilots! Some shows covered may be smash hits, some may be total flops and likely a whole bunch of inbetween!
Episodes
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Cuckoo (BBC Three, 2012-19)
The Vault door opens and two survivors in ragged pilot uniforms emerge! Or something like that. Yeah, that was a loooooong break....but we're back. We've got something craaaazzzzy to talk about and we hope you'll enjoy your travels with us again! Note - We're looking to switch to a bi-weekly...
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The Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime, 2021-)
This week we join the ever turning Wheel of Time! Hit us up on social @CrashTestPilots or support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Dexter (Showtime, 2006-13)
Our pilots take a look at a show that shook up the crime drama scene, and it sparks some deconstruction of the genre! Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Arrested Development (Fox, 2003-06)
This week our pilots check out the Bluth Gang and hang out at the Banana Stand. Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Buffy (WB/CW 1997-2003)
This week our pilots get into the Season of Slaying and stake out the campy classic, Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Dynasty (CW, 2017-)
In this episode, Nicole forces Paul to watch a night time soap and he groans about it. Support the show at patreon.com/crashtestpilots or hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots!
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Modern Family (ABC, 2009-20)
This episode we take a seat and laugh at the antics of the three households of Modern Family! Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Aggretsuko (Netflix, 2018-)
Nicole and Paul are joined by the wonderful Emily Swan, and together they don their black metal face paint and let out all the RAGE. Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or email us [email protected]! Follow Emily @aswannamedemily and don't forget to check out Doodle Crew!
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Foundation (Apple TV+, 2021-)
Pull out your abacus and star charts, because in this episode we take a look at Apple TV+'s latest entry, an interesting Adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation. Don't forget to hit us up on social media @CrashTestPilot or support the show at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Y the Last Man (FX/Hulu, 2021-)
Nicole and Paul kick off season six with the recently released post-apoc romp, Y the Last Man! Follow us on social media or go support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Chernobyl (HBO, 2019)
We close out Mini Season 5.5 by taking a somber look into an incredible HBO miniseries covering a tragic real life event. We kick off Season 6 next week! Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots.
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The Crown (Netflix, 2016-)
We get prim and proper with some Royals, join us as we discuss The Crown! Hit us up on social media @CrashTestPilots or email us [email protected]! Support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Frontier (Discovery Canada/Netflix, 2016-2018)
We kick it with Aquaman on the Canadian Frontier, eh! Hit us up on socials @CrashTestPilots or support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Starz, 2010-2013)
Join our pilots as they Spartan kick off mini-season 5.5 and beat the summer heat by strapping on some swords, sandals (or thongs, if you prefer) and jump into Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Everyone knows you can cool off with CGI blood splatters and terrible green screen work right? Hit us up on...
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The Good Place (NBC, 2016-20)
We wrap up Season 5 with a journey to the after life, The Good Place! Kristen Bell and Ted Danson delight in this quirky comedy. Contact us on social media @CrashTestPilots, or support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots Our inbetween season will be featuring Historical Dramas! So stay...
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Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO, 2000-)
Join us as we cringe our way into the show that would launch a thousand memes! Also we go off on a tangent about how we both view things differently and how people deal with issues. Follow us on socials @CrashTestPilots, and support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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The Queen's Gambit (Netflix, 2020)
Nicole and Paul move Queen's pawn to d4 and dive into The Queen's Gambit on Netflix! Contact the show on Twitch, Twitter and Gmail @crashtestpilots! Support the show at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Supernatural (CW, 2005-20) w/ Dennis Robinson
Well, this one was a doozy. Paul' recording was asleep on the job and didn't record any audio from our first run through this episode, oops. Dennis Robinson of Botched Podcast and the forthcoming LycanComic joins us to discuss a fan favorite that just came to a close! You can contact us on social...
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The West Wing (NBC, 1999-2006)
Nicole and Paul strap in for another Aaron Sorkin dialogue driven rollercoaster, covering fan favorite, The West Wing. You can contact the show via Twitter @CrashTestPilots, or email us at [email protected], or support the show financially at patreon.com/crashtestpilots.
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Deep Space Nine (CBS, 1993-99)
Nicole and Paul explore the final frontier, or rather the first Star Trek installment to remain largely stationary! You can contact us on social media @CrashTestPilots on Twitter, email us at [email protected] or support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Gossip Girl (The CW, 2007-12)
Our pilots take a trip to the BIG CITY, and spend some time watching entitled socialites do their thing. You can contact the show via [email protected], on Twitter @CrashTestPilots or support the show at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Loki (Disney+, 2021-)
Nicole and Paul invite a special guest, Scott Moore to discuss the latest MCU show on Disney+! You can contact the show via email [email protected], Tweet us @CrashTestPilots or support the show on patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Watchmen (HBO, 2019)
Nicole and Paul take a look at HBO's mini-series, Watchmen, which to be frank....is quite a ride. Content Warning: Not only is this show TV-MA, as is par for HBO, it deals with the very sensitive topics of race, bigotry and hate crimes. Not something to be viewed by children or taken lightly. You...
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The League (FX, 2009-15)
Paul brings something to the show that was sure to disappoint Nicole, and he succeeded! She hates it! (spoilers lol) You can hit us up on Twitter @crashtestpilots or email us at [email protected]. You can support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Atlanta (FX, 2016-)
Nicole and Paul start bumpin' some Paper Boi with some of the most exciting up and coming actors in America. Atlanta comes from the mind of Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, or you might know his as Troy from Community. You can contact the show via Twitter or email as at...
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Ted Lasso (Apple TV. 2020-) w/ @Crugglez
Nicole and Paul are joined by Stephanie Crugnola (@crugglez) and she brought the laughs and wholesome vibes with Ted Lasso! Steph has a whole slew of wonderful content out there you to enjoy! Check her out on Adventure Incorporated, a liveplay D&D podcast that just entered their second campaign,...
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The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Disney+, 2021-)
Join Nicole and Paul as they QUACK and fly together while discussing the new Disney+ series, Mighty Ducks: Game Changers! The content covered is family friendly, so go crazy! Don't forget to follow us on social media @crashtestpilots on Twitch and Twitter! You can email us directly at...
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Star Wars Rebels (Disney+, 2014-18)
Join Nicole and Paul as they kick off a new season and celebrate May 4th at the same time with Star Wars Rebels! Taking place just five years before A New Hope, Rebels explores the galaxy far, far away in a time when Jedi are thought to be extinct, and Rebellion is on the rise. Don't forget you…
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Roundtable #001 Part Two - Doctor Who w/ Emily Swan and Stephanie Crugnola
Nicole and Paul are joined by the very special guests Emily Swan and Stephanie Crugnola from InADDition Podcast, Sketching Shakespear and several other projects (check below for more!) for the very first Crash Test Pilots Roundtable! We discuss the post revival era, aka Nu Who, and everything is…
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Roundtable #001 Part One - Doctor Who w/ Emily Swan and Stephanie Crugnola
Nicole and Paul are joined by the very special guests Emily Swan and Stephanie Crugnola from InADDition Podcast, Sketching Shakespear and several other projects (check below for more!) for the very first Crash Test Pilots Roundtable! We discuss the post revival era, aka Nu Who, and everything is…
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The Sarah Jane Adventures (BBC, 2007-11)
Nicole and Paul conclude their exploration of the revival era Doctor Who with The Sarah Jane Adventures! Things get a little weird as Paul digs to the bottom of his disdain for Russel T Davies, and Nicole doesn't listen to a word he says. We are officially capping off this mini season with a very...
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Class (BBC, 2016)
Nicole and Paul are joined by a special guest, Bean aka ForgingWynton on Twitch, who is going to try to CLASS up the place with something a little wild and undercooked. Don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots. Follow Bean on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/forgingwynton
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Torchwood (BBC, 2006-2011)
Nicole and Paul dive into the first spin-off of the Doctor Who revival with Torchwood! Content Warning: While Doctor Who is generally aimed at entertaining the whole family, Torchwood is a much more mature themed and oriented look at the shared universe, and may not be appropriate for younger…
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Doctor Who (2005-)
Nicole and Paul kick off a Who's Who of Nu Who with Christopher Eccleston's launch of the modern era of Doctor Who! This mini season will feature four episodes and then be capped off by an exciting panel with some special guests! Don't forget you can support the show over at...
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Chuck (NBC, 2007-12)
Nicole and Paul wrap up season 4 with a fun sitcom with some spy thriller spice sprinkled on top. Chuck ran from 2007 to 2012 and was one of those shows that got swept up in the late 00s trend of being dangerously close to cancellation only to be saved by passionate fans mounting social media...
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The Drew Carey Show (ABC, 1995-2004)
Join Nicole and Paul as they rock out in Cleveland with the Drew Carey gang. Support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots
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GLOW (Netflix, 2017-19)
WELCOME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN TO THE GOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS LADIEEEEES OF WRESTLING! Ahem. Join us as we discuss the Netflix hit that sadly got cut off a bit before completion. Content Warning - Nudity. Sex. Drugs. Violence. You know, the good stuff. Support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots
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Escape at Dannemora (Showtime, 2018)
Nicole and Paul discuss a true crime adaptation limited series featuring an incredible ensemble cast, including Bonnie Hunt, Patricia Arquette, Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano and more. Based on the real life 2015 Clinton Corrections escape, this Ben Stiller directed crime drama is full of surprises....
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The Middleman (ABC Family, 2008)
Nicole and Paul are joined by a very special guest, the man, the myth, the audio engineering legend...Mike Woodard (@mikeonthemic)! Mike brought a short lived favorite of his to the table, introducing us to the zany noir inspired hijinks of The Middleman. Don't forget you can support the show…
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Black Sails (Starz, 2014-17)
Join Nicole and Paul as they don their tricorne hats and raise the Jolly Roger! Content Warning - While our podcast is SFW, the content being covered would be considered rated ARRRRRRRR. No really, puns aside...lots of sex, drugs and pirate mayhem. Support the show over at...
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The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 2009-2017)
Nicole and Paul get their sparkle on as they sit down with the Vampire Diaries, and then detour into a beauty podcast. You can support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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24 (Fox, 2001-10)
Nicole and Paul are joined by a special guest, Mark "Twig" Jones of @Getoffmylawngaming, and they dive into one of his favorite programs, 24! Content Warning: 24 is TV-MA, and deals with mature themes such as sex, drugs, terrorism and violence. Don't forget you can support the show over at...
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The Newsroom (HBO, 2012-14)
Join Nicole and Paul as they jump into Aaron Sorkin's take on the primetime news world. Content Warning - The show is rated MA, with some strong language and themes. More importantly, given the recent social unrest and events in the United States, please be aware that some of this content may…
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Spinning Out (Netflix, 2020)
Grab your batons and join Nicole and Paul as they take in Netflix's take on figure skating and the burdens of mental illness. Spinning Out can be found on Netflix. Content Warning - Spinning Out deals with adult concepts, so not appropriate for young children. Don't forget you can support the…
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The Leftovers (HBO, 2014-17)
Nicole and Paul welcome a very special guest to the show, none other than He, Who is Steve! Steve brings the supernatural thriller, The Leftovers, and boy does it come with all sorts of baggage and intrigue! Check out Steve on social media, Twitch and YouTube @HeWhoIsSteve and don't forget you…
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Parks and Recreation (NBC, 2009-15)
Nicole and Paul cover a modern sitcom classic with a rocky start....Parks and Rec! Also worth noting that Paul does indeed call Nicole his "cub pilot" because he can't words well. Don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon, 2017-)
Nicole and Paul explore another one of Amy Sherman-Palladino's creations, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! Don't forget you can support the show over at Patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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Barbarians (Netflix, 2020-)
Nicole and Paul kick off Season 4 with another German language Netflix series, Barbarians! Join them as they watch the historical drama that tells the story of the Germanic people in the lead up to the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. You can support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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I Love Lucy (CBS, 1951-57)
Lucy has got some esplainin' to do...and Nicole and Paul are along for the ride. Please note that since the pilot and several episodes are not available on streaming services, we chose to review the first episode available, Ep 4. Support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots
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M*A*S*H* (CBS, 1972-83)
Nicole and Paul join the motley crew of the 4077th and dig into fan favorite M*A*S*H*. You can support the show over at patreon.com/crashtestpilots!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In each episode your faithful Test Pilots, Nicole and Paul, will give you the rundown on a television show, and then watch the first episode and give you their impressions.Think of this like a book club! Follow along episode to episode, and watch along with the pilots! Some shows covered may be smash hits, some may be total flops and likely a whole bunch of inbetween!
HOSTED BY
Nicole Schmid
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In each episode your faithful Test Pilots, Nicole and Paul, will give you the rundown on a television show, and then watch the first episode and give you their impressions.Think of this like a book club! Follow along episode to episode, and watch along with the pilots! Some shows covered may be...
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Crash Test Pilots is created and hosted by Nicole Schmid.
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