TV Pilot's License

*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 episode red card suspension is our very own Rich Inman! This soccer superstar comedy became a phenomenon when it debuted in 2020 so join us as we discuss the long road it took to your screen, plenty of football/fú...

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 unparalleled sassiness of Skeletor, bad haircuts and yes, Orko. Be sure to store your Power Sword in the overhead bin and we’ll see you at Castle Greyskull! It’s a brand new TVPL out NOW!

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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 on the impossibly expensive soundtrack, summer vacation memories, Black Cat/Golden Retriever dynamics and the 1998 film “Belly” starring Nas and DMX. See you at Cousins Beach...

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 third plate at a Vegas buffet. From car chases, to improv weddings and the upcoming 2026 Philadelphia Eagles season this episode has something for everyone! We’ve recapped this pilot in about the le...

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 cancelled celebrity jump scares, Autotune the News, the allure of Dylan’s Candy Bar and whether or not dancing really is all about butts now. It’s a brand new episode of TV Pilot’s License!

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Geoff K...

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 Kevin James, it was the last comedy to premiere in the 90s to finish its run on network tv. We’re talking NY sports, old school big screen TVs and the most wait a minute moments we’ve had in a ...

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 both fictitious and real, the acting prowess of Billy Ray Cyrus and so much more! Hannah’s concert may be sold out but you’ve got a front row seat to all the action as we recap one of Disney’s biggest...

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 Metcalf, the pulse racing score from Peaches and an appreciation for the humble veal cutlet. Does this brand new crime-comedy series make our must watch list? Listen to TV Pilot’s...

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 featuring the fairy tales you know and love in the most enchanting place of all, Coastal Maine! Did we fall under the spell of this fantasy series or are we closing the book on watching...

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 Applegate, Linda Cardellini and podcast fav James Marsden to discuss finding humor in grief, plot twists galore and a little dish known as Mexican Lasagna. Tune in for the coverage of this Emmy ...

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? This week on TVPL we take a look at the pilot of the latest show from Seth MacFarlane. Does this sitcom’s big budget translate to big laughs? Is this period piece a dose of warm 90s nostalgia? Jus...

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 as we discuss a surprisingly rockin soundtrack, high schoolers running Oklahoma drills and RADIO SHACK. It’s the coming of age comedy we didn’t know we needed. Be sure to subscribe for ...

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 MELAMED!) to match. Join us as we discuss daytime tv caffeine consumption, Billy Crudup’s perfect head of hair and the audacity to not show us Gilmore Girls: the Musical. 

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Aye, it’s a fine day for a new TVPL! We’re traveling to the Scottish Highlands to look back on the pilot of Outlander, the fantasy romance series that will have you asking yourself “could I pull off a kilt?” This smash hit from Starz comes to us from the creator of Battlestar Galactica and the director of Rounders, the pairing we never knew we needed. It’s an episode full of magic, mystery and way more...

Boy, you would sure think two business majors and a theater major would be all over the show right? Time to find out with HBOs industry! We explore the world of young investment bankers in London that has sparked a large social media community. 

Starring Myha’la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, Harry Lawtey, David Jonsson and directed by Lena Dunham 

See how this show took off from its investment banker turn led writer duo i...

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It’s Will Forte, Kristen Schaal and Lord&Miller week with Fox’s Last Man on Earth. The show that came up with the absolutely insane premise of a global virus in the year 2020! Haha! That would be so nuts!

We talk intrusive thoughts, smashin’ stuff, and mankind’s last hope!

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Welcome to what I assume is the most popular game of hangman in human history, it’s Don’t trust the B—— in Apartment 23!

This surprising machine gun of a tv show is the brainchild of Nahnatchka Khan (American Dad, Fresh off the Boat) and stars Krysten Ritter, Dreama Walker, James Van Der Beek, and Eric Andre. Join us as we celebrate the career of James Van Der Beek with this one of a kind comedy.

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Hey c’mon in out of the cold, could you put your skate guards on? We’re a skate guards house. I noticed you’re bleeding, could you stop that? These are marble floors. Thaaaaanks

Welcome to Winter Olympics week two here at TVPL! Week one we took you in the steamy world of professional hockey, this week we’ve got the dark side of figure skating with Netflix’s Spinning Out!

The show stars Maya Scodelario as...

I wanna drive the gay Zamboni, I wanna drive the gay zamboniiiiiii. It’s time for one of our most requested and most rapidly requested shows in the history of the podcast. Of course we are talking about the one and only gay hockey romance sensation heated rivalry.

Based on an all hockey romance series, this Crave TV original took the world by storm after being acquired by HBO. Starring now formerly unknown Hudson Williams (Hol...