The Pilot Episode
Summary: Do you remember how your favorite TV show started out a little rough, but quickly gained its footing and became the hit that you remember? Each edition of The Pilot Episode focuses on the first episode of a series. Josh and Jeff discuss the episode at length, looking at its success as both a standalone episode and as an introduction to the series that followed. Listen and see if your favorite show was always as great as you remember!
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It's that time again! Cory and Jeff discuss the 2015 Emmy nominations and give their predictions for the winners, as well as who they think SHOULD win. The good news: Jeff has actually SEEN some of the shows this year!
Another episode, another Denis Leary joint. This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss Denis Leary's second series, Rescue Me. It's a bit of a departure for Leary, as the show is a serious drama sprinkled with dark comedy. As you might have guessed, that means Cory LOOOOVES it. What about Jeff? Listen and find out!
Everybody knows Denis Leary had a hit TV show called "Rescue Me" in the 00's. Did you know he had ANOTHER show in the early oughts? Neither did Cory. So it's time to introduce yourself to The Job, a police procedural SITCOM from 2001-2002. Is it a forgotten gem, or forgotten for a reason? Listen and find out!
What's better than an imaginary friend? Chris O'Dowd being your imaginary friend, that's what! This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of Moone Boy, a sitcom created and co-written by Pilot Episode favorite O'Dowd. It's set in the '80s, so you know Jeff will love it. Will Cory? Whaddayathink? Listen and find out!
Jeff and Cory get downright prehistoric on the latest episode! They go back eons and millenia and decades, even, to discuss the first episode of Dinosaurs! Does Jim Henson's final sitcom stand the test of time, or is the humor as dated as the setting? Find out if this show is fresh or fossilized! Ok, I'm done.
Let it never be said that MarvinDog Media shies away from controversial subjects! This time out, Cory and Jeff discuss the first episode of the biggest sitcom of the 80s, The Cosby Show. Has the show held up since it premiered over 30 years ago? And has the latest news regarding Bill Cosby diminished it's value as entertainment? The guys get DEEP on this one, so be prepared.
The Tina Fey marathon continues! Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of 30 Rock. Was Tina Fey correct in her assertion that this was one of the weakest pilots ever? Listen and find out!
In case you hadn't heard, MarvinDog Media had to say "see you soon" to their mascot this week. Marvin led a full life in a short time, and Taylor sat down with Jeff to discuss just how Marvin and Jeff came to be best friends, and to share some of Jeff's favorite stories about his furry buddy. Don't worry, it's not THAT maudlin, in fact, you'll probably laugh quite a bit. Thank you to everyone for the outpouring of support and love in this difficult time.
Females are strong as hell! And Kimmy Schmidt proves that! Jeff and Cory are back to discuss the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Has Netflix hit another one out of the park? Only one way to find out!
We're baaaaaa-aaaaack!!!! After a more-than-brief hiatus, Cory and Jeff are back in a big way! To celebrate their triumphant return, they sat down to discuss one of their favorite animated sitcoms, Home Movies. You may have heard of it, you may not have, but either way, take a listen and settle back in for a new batch of Pilot Episode pods coming your way in 2015!!
Hey guys, long time, no see. We realized Cory had never had the spotlight on him, and Jeff insisted that he tell us all about himself. So, being Cory, he was more than happy to oblige. Learn a little about what makes him tick in this special edition of The Pilot Episode!
To ring in the Fall TV season, Cory and Jeff sat down to discuss their most-anticipated new show's pilot episode: Gotham. Does Batman without Batman work? Or is it a caped crusader shy of working? Listen and find out. Please forgive Jeff for calling Jim Gordon "Dent" for the first half, he was very tired....
This is the most bittersweet Pilot Episode yet. We're discussing a comedy, but we're saying goodbye to one of the founders of The Pilot Episode. Josh appears for the last time, so enjoy the Joshy goodness while you can! This time out, we're discussing Scrubs. Do these medical students have what it takes to heal us with laughter, or do we want no Scrubs, like TLC warned us?
Are the networks completely bereft of artistic content? The Emmy voters would have you believe it, base on the 2014 nominations. Is that a fair assessment? And what does this mean for the current landscape? Also, who's gonna win? Cory and Jeff discuss all of this on a special Pilot Episode, just for you, dear listener. Enjoy!
We're back! After an extended hiatus, The Pilot Episode returns to discuss a show that Josh and Cory could NOT be more excited about: The Big Bang Theory. If you read that last sentence in a sarcastic tone, you read it correctly. Not to reveal any spoilers, but ONE of us likes this show more than the other two. Give you 3 guesses who that is. So why all the hate? Is it because it makes our critics feel less intelligent? Listen and find out.
