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The Episode One Show
by Colin J. Harden & Julian Elijah Martinez
A podcast where Colin and Elijah break down, analyze, and reverse engineer, pilots scripts and episodes of television in hopes of improving as screenwriters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mobland: Guy Richie can Write Gangsters
Welcome to the Episode One Show! In this episode, Colin and Elijah dive into the premiere of 'Mob Land,' a British gangster series that debuted in March 2025. They discuss the unique elements of the show, including its emphasis on British politeness clashing with the criminal underworld. Key...
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Stranger Things: Crafting a Hit From The JUMP
Elijah and Colin are back and this time they dive into the pilot of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things.Tune in for an in-depth analysis of why this pilot became a game-changer in TV history. 03:21 Stranger Things: Our Personal Connection 11:16 The Original Pitch: Montauk 32:40 Introducing the...
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Patreon Preview: Stranger Things
Head on over to our patreon page and listen to the Stranger things episode right now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pluribus: Vince Gilligan is in his BAG!
In this episode of the Episode One Show, Colin and Elijah dive into the pilot of 'Pluribus,' a sci-fi series directed by Vince Gilligan. They discuss the show's unique concept of an extraterrestrial virus forming a hive mind out of humanity, leaving only 12 unaffected individuals. The…
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Elijah and Colin's Top 5 Shows of 2025!
We're back with a new season of The Episode One show and we're kicking on 2025 with something a bit different. Listen as we break down our personal top 5 shows of 2025 and while we thought we'd be in lock step with our choices, it looks like we disagreed more than you'd think! Follow us at...
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Alien Earth: From Silver Screen to Small Screen
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True Detective: Mystery, Murder and Character Study
Episode 1 Show: Deep Dive into True Detective In this episode of the Episode 1 Show, hosts Julian Elijah Martinez and Colin J Harden take a deep dive into the pilot episode of HBO's award-winning series, True Detective. The podcast covers everything from plot and character arcs to the impact of...
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Resident Alien: Crafting a Sci-Fi Dramedy
Welcome to the Episode One Show! In this episode, we dive deep into the pilot episode of 'Resident Alien.' We discuss the show's unique blend of genres, its tone, and character introductions. We analyze Harry's mission, his growing relationships, and try to understand the show's complex narrative...
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Mr. Robot: Mixing Genres w/ this Hacker Thriller Psychological Drama
Colin and Elijah cover the critical darling Mr Robot that debuted in 2015. Its one of Colin's favorite shows and it shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Adolescence: Writing Fatherhood and Masculinity
In this episode of the Episode One Show, the hosts return after a brief hiatus, discussing various topics before diving into an in-depth analysis of the British TV show 'Adolescence.' The discussion covers the show's characters, storytelling techniques, and its unique one-shot cinematography. The...
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Last of Us Pt 2: Adapting Strong Source Material
We’re back at long last with Part 2 of our Last of Us pilot breakdown—and this time, it’s personal. We dig into the emotional weight and narrative power of the episode, unpack how the show balances spectacle with intimacy, and reflect on why this story hit so hard. We also pause to talk…
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Last of Us Pt 1: Adapting Strong Source Material
We're back with an episode so epic it had to be broken into two parts! Colin and Elijha dive deep into one of HBO's most popular shows, Last of Us currently in its 2nd season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Righteous Gemstones: How To Make Grief Funny
We're back. And this time tackling the Righteous Gemstones as they enter their final season. A modern-day classic, Righteous Gemstones lampoons the Evangelical community, and yet the master trick is that it's done from inside the culture and not usually from the outside. We break down why this...
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Snowfall: Historical Drama and Gangster Show
In this episode of the Episode One Show, the hosts delve into the pilot episode of the TV show 'Snowfall,' examining its portrayal of 1980s Los Angeles, the allure of quick money, and the intersection of crime and ambition. They discuss character dynamics, story arcs, and the unique narrative…
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Daredevil Born Again: The Big Mac of Prestige TV
We're swinging back into Hell's Kitchen with Disney's soft-soft reboot of the Netflix hit TV series Daredevil. Does the new Devil of Hell's Kitchen have the teeth to match its predecessor or is this another fearful trip down nostalgia lane? Check our take on the Episode One show. Be sure to sign…
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Severance: Writing a Mystery Box
In this episode of The Episode One Show, Colin Harden and Elijah Martinez take on Severance the cultural phenomenon. Black people have officially adopted this show and we explore why. Follow us on all socials and send this to your TV loving best friends! instagram: @theepisodeoneshow X :...
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Mo:Punishing your Protagonist
The Bruhs are back with one of Colin's favorites: The Netflix dramedy Mo. We dive into how the show's relentless punishment of its protagonist creates one of the most important shows of 2025. Follow us on Instagram @theepisodeoneshow and make sure to sign up for a Patreon page to get early drops,...
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The Night Agent: Great Value Jack Ryan
Welcome to The Episode One Show! Join hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez as they dive into the pilot episode of The Night Agent. Explore the intrigue, suspense, and characters of this thrilling series as Colin and Julian break down every twist and turn. Whether you're a fan of…
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Seinfeld: The Podcast Episode About Nothing
Colin and Elijah take on the clunky pilot of the legendary show about nothing, Seinfeld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Arcane: A Visual Feast
Welcome to The Episode One Show, your go-to podcast for all things TV pilots! Join hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez as they dive deep into the thrilling world of Arcane, the Netflix sensation that has captivated audiences worldwide. From the epic visuals to the intricate…
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The Penguin: The Batman Universe Goes Gangster
In this episode of The Episode One Show, co-hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez dive into the highly anticipated pilot of The Penguin. They break down the dark, gritty world of Gotham's newest anti-hero, exploring the standout performances, sharp writing, and what this new series brings...
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What We Do In The Shadows: A Fresh Take on the Mockumentary
Welcome to The Episode One Show, where co-hosts Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez dive deep into the world of TV pilots, breaking down the first episodes of iconic shows. In this episode, they explore the critically acclaimed pilot of What We Do in the Shadows, the hilarious mockumentary...
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New Segment Alert! EP One Shorts feat. The Bear
Been gone for a minute but were back with the jump off! That's right. Life hit us this Holiday season but we're back with more The Episode One Show. Listen up for the update of the show moving forward and tell us how you feel about our new short segment EP One Shorts where Colin does a short…
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OZARK: Subverting The American Crime Genre
The Episode One Show hosts dive into a favorite of Colin's, the Netflix hit American Crime drama, Ozark. This is a don't miss episode as they break down and analyze what makes this different from the crime drama's they've seen in the past and of course finds some innate comparisons to...Breaking...
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Veronica Mars: Writing Narrative Sleight of Hand w/ Jai Jamison
For this special episode of The Episode One Show, host's Colin and Elijah chat with writer, and director best known for his work on the hit CW show Superman and Lois about his favorite show, Veronica Mars. This one is a MUST LISTEN as he talks about not only his experience in the film and...
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House of the Dragon : Nostalgia is a Drug
The Episode One Show Crew cover House of the Dragon where Colin and Elijah argue over character motivations and in rare fashion have the EXACT same coldest lines. This is one you done want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Veep: Writing a Fast Paced Political Comedy
With the US presidential election knocking on our doors we found it only "write" *wink wink* to let The Episode One Show cover the hit HBO show Veep! Listen to us break down this lightning fast pilot with a plot that moves so quickly its really less about whats happening and more about getting to...
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Call The MidWife: Transforming your Character from the Inside
While Call The Midwife premieres its thirteenth season, The Episode One Show takes on the pilot as it follows real life midwife and memoirist Nurse Lee on her journey of growth in the slums of East London post World War 2. This workplace drama/case of the week/ fish out of water story clearly has...
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Tracker: White Superhero for Hire
Welcome back to season 2 of The Episode One Show with Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez! We took a little summer break, and now we are back with one of the most popular shows on network tv from 2023 (if anyone still watches network TV.) The hit CBS procedural Tracker. Not to be confused...
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Game of Thrones: The OG of Subverting Expectations
In this Season Finale of The Episode One Show, Colin Harden and Elijah Martinez take on the epic juggernaut that is Game of Thrones. That's right we finally did the thing we said we never would and covered the holy grail. What did we discover? The pedestal we pout this pilot on has massive cracks...
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Baby Reindeer: A Disturbing and Layered Take on True Crime
The Episode One Show season 1 is coming to a close as host's, Colin Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez take on this surprise Netflix hit Baby Reindeer and marvel at the first pilot Episode they have covered that only has one story and still manages to be compelling and leave you wanting more.…
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The Acolyte: Magic Space Cops Hiding from the Past
The Episode One hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez breakdown the new addition to the Star Wars franchise, the Disney Plus show, The Acolyte. Colin and Elijah breakdown the pilot episode and talk about how smart the writers are to use the unknown past as a fulcrum for drama between…
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King of Queens Part 2: Setting up Jokes w/ Marcus Callender
The Episode One Show hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez have brought on another guest. In part two of this two part episode, Elijah's cast mate, Marcus Callender from the Hulu show Wu Tang an American Saga joins the EP One family to talk about his love of King of Queens and his…
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King of Queens Pt 1: Writing A Comfort Show w/Marcus Callender
The Episode One Show hosts Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez have brought on another guest. In part one of this two part episode, Elijahs cast mate, Marcus Callender from the Hulu show Wu Tang an American Saga joins the EP One family to talk about his love of King of Queens and his…
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X-Men 97: To Me, My Shot of Nostalgia
Hosts, Colin J Harden and Julian Elijah Martinez cover the reboot/ sequel slash millennial childhood Saturday morning personified in a television show, X Men 97. Putting together a show thats familiar and needs to bring in a new group of viewers is hard but X Men 97 strikes a good balance and...
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Fallout: Nailing Tone with Video game Adaptations
Colin and Elijah dive into the hit video game adaptation, Fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shogun: A Theme Heavy Epic Adaptation
On this episode Colin and Elijah break down the hit FX drama, Shogun. **Trigger Warning** This episode contains references to self harm and suicide. Listener discretion advised. Give us a review and make sure to subscribe. You can follows us on Instagram: @theepisodeoneshow and X: @theepisode1pod...
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Cheers: Part 2 Where Everyone Needs Each Other
It's a quick one this week. We wrap up our epic breakdown of Cheers. We start with a little anecdote about Elijah's very brief bartending career, the decision to cut Mrs. Littlefield, before getting through our segments, and wrapping up what were watching. Give us a review and make sure to...
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Cheers: The Fish Out of Water Meets Workplace Sitcom
Colin and Elijah talk so much about their love for Cheers that they had to break this 80's sitcom analysis into two parts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Martin: A Study in Masculinity and Iconic Black TV
Colin and Elijah talk about Martin's impact on the culture, how it's a study about masculinity and gender, and go in on its place in the pantheon of Black art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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West Wing Part 2 - Sorkin being Sorkin w/ Spencer Jamison
Colin and Elijah continue the conversation with Spencer Jamison as she explains some of the origins and impact of West Wing's famous walk and talk, they share some of the coldest lines in EP One history, and fan out over Aaron Sorkin's mastery of dialogue. If you want to read the script for West...
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West Wing - Part 1 Writing Altruistic Drama w/ Spencer Jamison
Colin and Elijah tackle the groundbreaking drama West Wing with the help of multi hyphenate artist filmmaker writer, actor (and West Wing superfan and scholar) Spencer Jamison. The conversation was so great we had to break it up so stay tuned in next week for part 2 where we continue the...
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Deadwood: A Period Ensemble Piece
Colin and Elijah cover this 2004 classic, Deadwood. Apart from revitalizing the western genre for television this show launched the careers of many of your favorite prestige TV actors. Colin and Elijah breakdown the pikot episode of the epic as only they can. Follow us on socials:...
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20th Episode: The Glossary Episode
We reached a milestone. We are on Episode 20 and we are doing things a bit differently. Since we had a wealth of new listeners (thank you to everyone who has joined us since we launched over 6 months ago) we felt the need to reintroduce ourselves and define some of the terms and concepts that we...
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EP One Taking a Spring Break
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P Valley: Writing a Subculture Workplace Drama
Elijah and Colin cover the subculture workplace hour long drama, P Valley, a show about the greatest strip club of all time. This show was release in the height of the pandemic and is charging forward towards its 3rd season. Listen in as Eilijah gushes over the dialogue and Colin makes the case…
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Cowboy BeBop: A Mixtape of Genres
Colin’s first anime he watched on purpose (the others he didn’t know were anime.) We break down the 90s animation masterpiece Cowboy Bebop. Did Elijah Convert Colin into an Otaku? He might have gotten pretty damn close. We get into its mastery of visual storytelling, and its subtle…
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Star Trek - Discovery: The Coldest In The Franchise
Just when you thought we were done, Star Trek pulled us back in! Two Trekies couldn't miss the opportunity to break down the pilot of the excellent Star Trek Discovery. We geek out a little on this one, but how could you not when Discovery serves as both a prequel, a reboot, and a departure for…
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Sopranos: A Veritable Masterpiece
Colin and Elijah tackle the masterwork that is the Sopranos pilot and break down this subversion of the gangster genre just like your favorite film professor except blacker and a little more ignorant. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Hosted on Acast. See...
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Wednesday: How to Reboot IP
We're going back to school with Netflix's insanely popular and Jenna Ortega's star vehicle Wednesday. How do you take an 80-year-old piece of IP and rework it for today's forever online audience? Take the most charming member of the family (no not the hand), stick her in a Hogwarts-inspired magic...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast where Colin and Elijah break down, analyze, and reverse engineer, pilots scripts and episodes of television in hopes of improving as screenwriters.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Colin J. Harden & Julian Elijah Martinez
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A podcast where Colin and Elijah break down, analyze, and reverse engineer, pilots scripts and episodes of television in hopes of improving as screenwriters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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