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Pilot Co-Pilots!

by Evan Watkins & Maya Boudreau

Pilot Co-Pilots! focuses on the always-in-flux television industry and, more specifically, what's new on TV. Each episode Evan and Maya are joined by a comedian or TV insider/lover to discuss the pilot episode of a brand new series! For the second part of the podcast they interview a TV professional about their career, what they watch and what they may have on the horizon. Pilot Co-Pilots! is not only relevant and timely, but also gives insight into the making of some of our favorite TV shows.

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Episodes

  1. 14. Emily Schmidt of "Girlboss" / "Get Shorty" with Andrew Farmer

    This episode Evan and Maya welcome "Girlboss" writers' assistant Emily Schmidt and second-time guest Andrew Farmer (The Governess & Lady Parade along w/ Emily) to discuss the pilot of "Get Shorty" on Epix. They discuss products they do not want to advertise and Emily tells us about her transition...

  2. 13. Steven Conrad of "Patriot" / "The Young Pope" with Billy Domineau

    In our thirteenth episode, "Family Guy" writer Billy Domineau joins us to discuss "The Young Pope" and even brings along a predicted scene he thought might show up in the pilot! Van is then joined remotely by Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Weather…

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  3. 12. Chelsea Davison of "MadTV" / "This is Us" with Nate Kiley

    This episode Maya and Evan discuss NBC's breakout hit "This is Us" with Nate Kiley of "How Did This Get Made?" and then Van sits down with Chelsea Davison, writer on "@midnight" and cast of the new "MadTV" on The CW to discuss her beginnings in comedy.

  4. 11. Erik Adams of A.V. Club / "One Mississippi" with Sara Bues

    In our eleventh episode we discuss Amazon's semi-autobiographical, Tig Notaro-helmed show "One Mississippi" with Sara Bues, then we talk about the upcoming 2016 Emmy Awards with A.V. Club's TV editor, Erik Adams.

  5. 10. Harry Lloyd of "Game of Thrones" / "Stranger Things" with Andrew Farmer

    In our tenth episode we we discuss Netflix's new supernatural hit "Stranger Things" with Andrew Farmer (Gentlemen Party, Your Daily Scare), then talk to Harry Lloyd of "Game of Thrones" about his iconic role as Viserys Targaryen on the show and his larger body of work.

  6. 9. Kaily Smith Westbrook of SeriesFest / "Preacher" with Anna Drezen and Mike Spence

    In our ninth episode we discuss AMC's newest comic book-based series "Preacher" with Anna Drezen (Cracked, Reductress) and Mike Spence (Beat Bobby Flay), then talk to Kaily Smith Westbrook about the events taking place at "season two" of SeriesFest in Denver.

  7. 8. Caitlin Machak of "Girls"/ "Houdini & Doyle" with Emily Cheever

    In our eighth episode we discuss FOX's new mystery/drama "Houdini & Doyle" with screenwriter Emily Cheever and then talk to assistant camera operator Caitlin Machak ("Girls" "House of Cards" & "Happyish") about what it takes to actually film a television series.

  8. 7. Bobcat Goldthwait / "Dice" with Drew Kordik

    In our seventh episode we discuss Showtime's new Andrew Dice Clay-based comedy "Dice" with Drew Kordik (Editor, "Comedy Bang Bang" on IFC) and talk to Bobcat Goldthwait about his standup, movies, directing for television and his documentary "Call Me Lucky."

  9. 6. Michael Potts of "The Wire" / "Rush Hour" with J.D. Amato

    In our sixth episode we discuss CBS's new action-comedy "Rush Hour" with J.D. Amato (Exec. Producer/Showrunner of "The Chris Gethard Show") and talk to Michael Potts, best known from "True Detective" and as Brother Mouzone on "The Wire."

  10. 5. Randi Kleiner of SeriesFest / "Crowded" with Anne Berkowitz

    In our fifth episode we discuss NBC's new multi-cam sitcom "Crowded" with actress Anne Berkowitz (Broadway's "August: Osage County") and talk to Randi Kleiner, CEO of SeriesFest, about the upcoming second year of the groundbreaking television festival.

  11. 4. Brittany McCoy Boardman of "Empire" / "The Family" with Alex Haney

    In our fourth episode we make a live phone call to an actress who may or may not be famous and may have "Never Been Kissed." We then discuss the decidedly un-thrilling pilot of ABC's "The Family" with Chicago comedian Alex Haney. Finally, we sit down with Brittany McCoy Boardman, script…

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  12. 3. Tim Kazurinsky of "SNL" / "Fuller House" with Daniel Strauss

    In our third episode we interview Tim Kazurinsky (of SNL and Second City fame) and discuss how his early success launched his lauded screenwriting career. We also sit down with The Second City's Daniel Strauss and discuss how the jam-packed pilot of "Fuller House" couldn't get any fuller. "Have...

  13. 2. Cate Freedman of "Teachers" / "The People vs. OJ Simpson" with Frances McKearn

    In our second episode we interview Cate Freedman, co-creator and star of "Teachers" on TVLand and discuss bringing it from a humble improv team's web series dream to network TV. We also sit down with comedian Frances McKearn and discuss the eyebrow-raising "American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ...

  14. 1. George Wendt / "Angel From Hell" with Anna Drezen

    In our first episode we talk to George Wendt about moving from the stage of The Second City to landing the iconic role of Norm on "Cheers." We're also joined by comedian/writer Anna Drezen to talk about the new CBS pilot "Angel From Hell" starring Jane Lynch.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Pilot Co-Pilots! focuses on the always-in-flux television industry and, more specifically, what's new on TV. Each episode Evan and Maya are joined by a comedian or TV insider/lover to discuss the pilot episode of a brand new series! For the second part of the podcast they interview a TV professional about their career, what they watch and what they may have on the horizon. Pilot Co-Pilots! is not only relevant and timely, but also gives insight into the making of some of our favorite TV shows.

HOSTED BY

Evan Watkins & Maya Boudreau

Produced by Evan Watkins

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Pilot Co-Pilots! currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Pilot Co-Pilots! about?

Pilot Co-Pilots! focuses on the always-in-flux television industry and, more specifically, what's new on TV. Each episode Evan and Maya are joined by a comedian or TV insider/lover to discuss the pilot episode of a brand new series! For the second part of the podcast they interview a TV...

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Pilot Co-Pilots! has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Pilot Co-Pilots! is created and hosted by Evan Watkins & Maya Boudreau.
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