Pilot Season

Episodes

1. 25

   Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation

   Oh Shell, no! We worked up the will to watch this live action TMNT show that was brought to you by the people who brought us Power Rangers and disowned by the people who created TMNT. Also up for discussion: Alan's thirst for turtles. Technical Difficulties Revisiting The Naked Jungle More...

   Mar 28, 2016
2. 24

   Daredevil

   This week on Pilot Season we ask how you can see into our eyes like open doors with Daredevil. Also up for discussion: Daredevil is not Deadpool Alan's superpower WWE Smackdown is the nexus of multiverses Confessional Therapy A gritty reimagining of Cake Boss Last of the Summer Wine references…

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   Mar 4, 2016
3. 23

   Spaced

   We watched Space - a 1999 sit-com starring Simon Pegg and directed by Edgar Wright. Ever heard of them? No. Neither have we. They probably never did anything else ever.

   Feb 27, 2016
4. 22

   House MD

   We watched a show where Hugh Laurie is a Doctor who solves medical mysteries. You've probably heard of it.

   Feb 7, 2016
5. 21

   Space Precinct

   Let's go to SPACE with Gerry Anderson (THUNDERBIRDS, CAPTAIN SCARLET, SPACE 1999) and his short lived series SPACE PRECINCT. Which caused Patrick to have an existential crisis. Also in this episode: We discuss whose name is less common. Going to mass with a toy that has your name. Alan's…

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   Jan 31, 2016
6. 20

   Lucha Underground

   Pilot Season returns for 2016 with LUCHA UNDERGROUND. We watched the pilot episode for the El Rey Network's acclaimed Lucha Libre show. Other topics included Technical issues and Skype Recorders New content on the website for 2016 Patrick's musical cameo in Fool's Gold. How there are no other...

   Jan 19, 2016
7. 19

   Bojack Horseman

   This week we dip back into Netflix to watch Bojack Horseman. A show about a Horse. A horse who is a man. A man horse who is a former sit-com star. A former sit com star who needs to write a memoir to save his career. Also talking animals are just a thing. Notes: Candy Machines Vietnamese surnames...

   Dec 20, 2015
8. 18

   South of Sunset

   We've gone Flip City this week on Pilot Season. Because we're taking it to the limit one more time to watch South of Sunset starring Glenn "That Guy From Eagles who isn't Don Henley That the Makers of His Show Had Heard Of" Frey (whose name pronunciation we never quite settle on). This episode…

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   Dec 11, 2015
9. 17

   Veronica Mars

   This week we dive into the introduction to the teen-noir world of Veronica Mars. Fanboy over Darran Norris and one of us bemoans the terrible third season of this great show. Alan hurt himself. New microphones. Tumblr Interludes. General gushing about how good Veronica Mars was. General gushing...

   Nov 29, 2015
10. 16

    Joey

    After a battle with carpal tunnel syndrome it's the new episode of Pilot Season. This week we've packed up and moved to LA for Joey. Also up for discussion: An embargo on the alleged Star Trek series Voyager Alan goes almost 45 seconds into a sci-fi discussion before mentioning Battlestar…

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    Nov 23, 2015
11. 15

    Mockingbird Lane

    What's that going bump in the night? It's the new episode of Pilot Season. It's time to get spoopy with Mockingbird Lane. Also up for discussion: Sexy Joey Ramone Patrick's Pen Podcast The Munsters vs The Addams Family Murder houses Danny Trejo Corner Eddie Izzard dresses to impress Gerry…

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    Nov 4, 2015
12. 14

    That 80's Show

    Hello all, Alan here. Not only am I editing podcasts, I'm posting them to the site now too. This week on Pilot Season we find out just what was acceptable in the Eighties in That 80's Show. Topics discussed include: Patrick is a busy adult with many important things to do Alan has seen That 70's...

    Oct 26, 2015
13. 13

    K9 and Company

    This week's episode has been edited by Alan so you know who to blame for any mistakes, Patrick - for putting him in a place of responsibility. It's K9 & Company, the 1980's attempt to launch a Doctor Who spin off. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: 1980s Charity Single Doctor in...

    Oct 17, 2015
14. 12

    Adventure Time vs Steven Universe

    This week we take on two Tumblr favs in Steven Universe and Adventure Time. We pit their pilots against each other and crown the true king of pilots of successful Cartoon Network shows.

    Oct 7, 2015
15. 11

    MINISODE: The Muppets

    We take a quick look at the pitch pilot for the new ABC Muppets series which debuts on 22 September 2015.

    Sep 21, 2015
16. 10

    Emily's Reasons Why Not?

    There were plenty of reasons as to why this Heather Graham vehicle failed.

    Sep 19, 2015
17. 9

    Cop Rock

    A musical about LA cops created by Stephen Bochco with music by Randy Newman!? How could this go wrong!?

    Sep 9, 2015
18. 8

    The Amazing Screw On Head

    Alan is live from a hotel room as we talk about Sci Fi's pilot for an animated show based on Mike Mignola's comic The Amazing Screw On Head. Includes live commentary of Liverpool's loss to West Ham United and other tangents!

    Aug 30, 2015
19. 7

    Popetown

    We go down to Popetown. An animated sit com that aimed to be Father Ted meets South Park and failed to be either.

    Aug 15, 2015
20. 6

    Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

    We are joined by composer, chef, magician and physicist Robert Lucas to talk about Tina Fey's Netflix's series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

    Aug 10, 2015
21. 5

    The Big Bang Theory (Unaired Pilot)

    This week we look at the humble beginings of all your favorite Big Bang Theory characters like Sheldon, Leonard and of course Katie and Gilda. Wait.. who?

    Aug 4, 2015
22. 4

    Naked Jungle

    This week we talk about that time that we as a society allowed Keith Chegwin to be on television. And to host a nude game show. Nude.

    Jul 27, 2015
23. 3

    The Man in The High Castle (Diamanda Hagan)

    We're joined by Diamanda Hagan (Channel Awesome) to talk about the Amazon pilot for the Ridley Scott produced adaptation of Phillip K. Dick's The Man In The High Castle.

    Jul 17, 2015
24. 2

    Lookwell

    Adam West plays Ty Lookwell an actor who may not be a detective, but he played one on TV! And that makes him more than qualified to solve crimes... Or so he thinks.

    Jul 9, 2015
25. 1

    The Adventures of Superpup

    This week on Pilot Season a bizarre 1950s kids show pilot about a skittish, lazy journalist/dog who named Bark Bent and his alter ego Superpup.

    Jul 4, 2015