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Unlock TV's secrets with the TV Pilot's License Podcast! Geoff, Max, and Rich dissect pilots from classics to cult favorites. Expect deep TV reviews, first episode breakdowns, and pilot analysis. We cover must-watch TV, one-season wonders, and cancelled series. Get honest show reviews, funny recaps, and sharp commentary. Need show recommendations? We've got you! Dive into TV history and decide which pilots earn their "license." Comedy, analysis, and passion await. Subscribe for your weekly TV podcast fix!
TV Pilot hosts TV Pilot's License, a tv show with 197 episodes published.
Reacher? I hardly know her! Now that we got that out of the way get ready for a brand new TVPL on Reacher, the Prime Video adaption of the best selling Jack Reacher book series. Reacher has become a smash for the streame
Downtown lofts! American Apparel hoodies! Saying “well that happened!” It’s a millennial fever dream on this week’s TVPL talking about the pilot of New Girl. Join us for an in depth analysis on the phrase “adorkable,” de
This week we’re heading to New York City to talk about White Collar on the latest TVPL if we can just stop getting lost in Matt Bomer’s eyes long enough to watch the episode! While there’s no shortage of star power, does
Things are not always as they seem on a brand new TVPL on the pilot of SyFy’s “Resident Alien.” Join us for a conversation on the illustrious voiceover career of star Alan Tudyk, his uncanny resemblance to co-host Rich I
We’re on a Rocky Mountain high this week with a look back at the pilot of the early 2000s WB classic, Everwood! Join us as we discuss two future MCU stars in early roles, the worst fake piano playing we’ve ever seen and
TVPL finally tackles the long-requested prequel series to "Joey" the hit NBC sitcom Friends! In this episode, we break down the classic 90s sitcom, discuss how many paleontologists we knew in our 20s, and dig into the Fr
Aloha from TV Pilot’s License as we embark on a trip to the Hawaiian islands and CBS’ gritty reboot of Hawaii Five-0! It’s a week full of big waves and even bigger car crashes. We talk about the keys to assembling a crew
*clears throat* GOOOOAAAALLLLLL! Ok now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, grab your cleats and hit the pitch for a brand new World Cup-centric TVPL on the pilot of Ted Lasso! Onboard this week back from his ten epis
I HAVE THE PODCAST! On the heels of the Masters of the Universe film we take it back to 1983 and the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series! Join us for a discussion on 80s pop culture, the unpara
It’s the start of summer and you know we’re turning pretty. We revisit the pilot of the show that had everyone asking the all important question: “Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?” Join TV Pilot’s License for a discussion o
Before watching the finale of Hacks, let’s take a trip down memory lane back to its pilot episode. As we prepare to say farewell to Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels we’ve assembled a list of topics stacked higher than the t
UNBREAKABLE! In what felt like a revelation when it premiered on a streamer back in 2015, we revisit the pilot of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock of 30 Rock fame. Tune in as we discuss canc
Think of a 90s sitcom. Any one. Now think of the stereotypes of a 90s sitcom. That’s right, you’re thinking of The King of Queens. Featuring the legendary Jerry Stiller, a baby faced Patton Oswalt and a shorts wearing Ke
You get the best of both worlds this week on a brand new TVPL looking back on 20 years of Hannah Montana! Joining us this week is returning guest J. W. Crump (Pod Ledom) to discuss our favorite pop music from artists bot
What happens when two of TV’s hottest comedy writers team up? On the latest TVPL we’re taking a look at Netflix’s new series “Big Mistakes” from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. Join us for a discussion on all things Laurie
Hi-ho! Hi-ho! It’s off to podcast we go! All your favorite TVPL characters have found themselves in the real world this week as we look back at the pilot of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time!” It’s a Disney crossover extravaganza
This week on TVPL we’re making our way back to Orange County for…no, not Laguna Beach. The scripted ser-…no, not The OC. It’s DEAD TO ME! We revisit the pilot of this dark comedy from Liz Feldman starring Christina Apple
With over $500mil at the box office worldwide and an Academy Award nomination (no seriously, for Best Original Song) “Ted” was a certified hit. But more than a decade later how does its prequel tv series on Peacock fare?
What is the optimal age for a Sheldon? It’s Young Sheldon week on a brand new TVPL! We’re taking a look at the single-cam spinoff of the multi-cam juggernaut that is The Big Bang Theory. Join us in 80’s small town Texas
Rise and shine TVPL listeners, it’s our coverage of Apple TV’s “The Morning Show!” This is prestige tv on a whole new level with an A-list cast (Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carrell, Billy Crudup, FRED MELA
Jean Smart
1 appearance on this show
Hannah Einbinder
Hacks
1 appearance on this show
Ellie Kemper
Early 2010s Ellie Kemper (& Retrospective)
1 appearance on this show
Tina Fey
2 appearances on this show
Dan Levy
comedian and writer · Harvard Kennedy School
1 appearance on this show
Rachel Sennott
writer, creator, star, and showrunner of HBO’s "I Love LA"
1 appearance on this show
Christina Applegate
author
1 appearance on this show
Linda Cardellini
1 appearance on this show
Seth MacFarlane
1 appearance on this show
Jennifer Anniston
1 appearance on this show
Reese Witherspoon
Draper James
1 appearance on this show
Lena Dunham
author
1 appearance on this show
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