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TV LaunchPod

by The Four Finger Discount Network.

Reviewing the pilot episodes of classic TV shows and deciding whether they leave us wanting more. Each week, Guy and Dando randomly choose a new TV show, dissecting its pilot episode and the history behind it. TV LaunchPod is proudly brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

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Episodes

  1. The O.C.

    Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at [email protected] We thought we'd take a trip to California this week with the pilot of The O.C. Honestly, this was a LOT of fun. The series is just such a time capsule, with a pretty impressive story amongst a...

  2. Cheers

    It's the podcast where every host knows your name! That's right, this week we're reviewing the pilot episode of "Cheers", which we both absolutely adored. From the opening scene you can't help but smile, a true joy to watch. We discuss the classic parody on "The Simpsons", whether Sam Malone is a...

  3. Frasier

    Grab some tossed salad and scrambled eggs because this week we're reviewing the pilot episode of Frasier! A fantastic transition for the Frasier character from the wholesome atmosphere of Cheers to his high-strung lifestyle in Seattle. Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him...

  4. The Shield

    "Good pod and bad pod left for the day. I'm a different kind of pod." That's right, this week we're reviewing the kick-arse pilot episode of "The Shield", one of the greatest television shows of all time!So much to love, the oozing charisma of Michael Chiklis, the cut-throat directing, not to...

  5. How I Met Your Mother

    Which pilot should we review next? Contact Dando and let him know at [email protected] Haaaaaavvvveee you met Guy? No? Well suit up, cause it's time you sat down and let he and Dando tell you the story about how they made a podcast about "How I Met Your Mother". A real mixed bag…

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  6. The X-Files

    Do you want to believe? Well you should, 'cause the pod...is out there! That's right, our pod where we go back and revisit the incredible pilot episode of 'The X-Files'! We're not quite sure there's much more that this episode could've delivered. The only thing missing was the classic theme song...

  7. Disenchantment

    Safe to say, we were both left rather disenchanted after watching this pilot. As life-long Simpsons and Futurama fans, the hype going into this series was immense, for Dando in particular, which is what made this all the more disappointing. As Dando puts it, "every character is either an idiot,...

  8. The Golden Girls

    Thank-you for being a listener! Honestly, this is probably the most excited Dando has been to review an episode in a long time. The Golden Girls just makes you smile the second you think about it. Not to mention it has the greatest theme song of all-time. Here we discuss the pilot, which sees…

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  9. Lost

    This week we crash-landed on a strange island and checked out the pilot episode of "Lost"! Amazingly, Dando had not only never seen an episode, however he has also avoided spoilers for 20 years. Guy meanwhile was a huge fan of the show, in particular this pilot episode. We discuss the incredible...

  10. The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air

    Now this is a podcast all about how...Guy and Dando rewatched the pilot of 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'! Ah 1990, what a time to be alive. This series was used as a launch(pod) for Smith's career and he was more than ready for take-off. We discuss the pros/cons of the premise, it's cultural...

  11. Buffy The Vampire Slayer

    This week we visited Sunnydale High School and checked out the pilot episode of Josh Whedon's smash-hit series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer', titled "Welcome to the Hellmouth". Despite this originally airing as a two-parter, we only review the first episode, which ended on a classic "to be…

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  12. Bob's Burgers

    It's the pilot episode of our new pilot podcast! What better show to begin with than Bob's Burgers?! There was so much to love about "Human Flesh" and it absolutely nailed just about every aspect of what a "pilot" should be. "Human Flesh", originally aired January 9th, 2011. What show's pilot...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Reviewing the pilot episodes of classic TV shows and deciding whether they leave us wanting more. Each week, Guy and Dando randomly choose a new TV show, dissecting its pilot episode and the history behind it.

TV LaunchPod is proudly brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

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The Four Finger Discount Network.

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How many episodes does TV LaunchPod have?

TV LaunchPod currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is TV LaunchPod about?

Reviewing the pilot episodes of classic TV shows and deciding whether they leave us wanting more. Each week, Guy and Dando randomly choose a new TV show, dissecting its pilot episode and the history behind it. TV LaunchPod is proudly brought to you by The Four Finger Discount Network.

How often does TV LaunchPod release new episodes?

TV LaunchPod has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts TV LaunchPod?

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