Bad Pitches

Hello and welcome to Bad Pitches, the fun and fast-paced faux-game show where comics pitch the worst TV show ideas imaginable to a panel of network executive judges. It’s a hilarious celebration of all of the truly terrible that TV has to offer. Hosted by Ned Ehrbar, with head judge Katla McGlynn. New episodes every other Monday.

Episodes

11: The Single Life (Live)

June 1, 2020 • 30 mins

Hey there, swingin' singles! This episode is all about that dating life, with our intrepid pitchers offering up the worst singles-themed TV show ideas imaginable! Featuring pitches from Pegah Yazd, Brittany Mignanelli, Paul Starke and Tyler Mead, with host Ned Ehrbar, head judge Katla McGlynn and guest judge Matt Lee! Recorded live at Crystal Lake Brooklyn.

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10: Music

May 18, 2020 • 39 mins

Julia Young, Pegah Yazd, Rod Bastanmehr and Matt Nedostup pitch terrible music-themed TV shows to judges Katla McGlynn and Matt Lee, with host Ned Ehrbar.

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9: Sports (Live)

May 4, 2020 • 32 mins

Hey there, sports fans! Get ready for a classic confrontation of epic proportions, as four titans of televised terribleness go head-to-head-to-head-to-head with the worst sports-themed show ideas imaginable! Featuring pitches from Pegah Yazd, Rebecca Hyman, Wanjiko Eke and Rod Bastanmehr, with host Ned Ehrbar, head judge Katla McGlynn and special guest judge Drew Droege! Recorded live at Crystal Lake Brooklyn.

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8: Food (Live)

April 20, 2020 • 32 mins

Who's hungry? Get ready to dig into this special live episode of Bad Pitches that's all about food-themed TV shows, featuring Rebecca Hyman, Brittany Mignanelli, Myka Fox and Justin Randall, plus host Ned Ehrbar and guest judges Ross Luippold and Dale Peck! Recorded live at Crystal Lake Brooklyn.

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7: Family

April 6, 2020 • 35 mins

This episode, we're all focusing on family — the cornerstone of American television. From "The Cosby Show" to "Seventh Heaven," TV has always specialized in stable, wholesome families. So we want to see what other family-related shows our pitchers can come up with — and if it's not entirely incest jokes, we all win! Featuring pitches from Rod Bastanmehr, Julia Young, Matt Nedostup and Pegah Yazd, joining host Ned Ehrbar, head ...

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6: Playing Doctor (Live)

March 23, 2020 • 31 mins

Open up and say ew to these doctor-themed TV show ideas. Because viewers can't survive on "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Dr. Oz Show" alone. This special live episode features pitches by Sopan Deb, Paul McCallion, Matt Nedostup and Selena Coppock, joining host Ned Ehrbar, head judge Katla McGlynn and guest judge Pegah Yazd.

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5: Money

March 9, 2020 • 36 mins

Whether it's on game shows, reality competitions or prestige Showtime dramas, money is always on somebody's mind, and our pitchers are no different. We've got money-themed pitches from Rod Bastanmehr, Julia Young, Matt Nedostup and Pegah Yazd, joining host Ned Ehrbar, head judge Katla McGlynn and guest judge Matt Lee — plus a terrible commercial submitted by Sam in Pasadena!

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4: Back to School (Live)

February 24, 2020 • 33 mins

There wouldn't be terrible television without school as a setting, so we're taking things Back 2 School for some education-themed show ideas. And we're totally jumping the shark with a pitch from an adorable, foul-mouthed child! This episode features pitches by Rod Bastanmehr, Julia Young, 11-year-old Luke Starke and Pegah Yazd, joining host Ned Ehrbar, head judge Katla McGlynn and guest judge Matt Lee. Recorded live at Crysta...

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3: Horror

February 10, 2020 • 32 mins

Horror stories both American and otherwise have been scaring up massive ratings for years, so we're looking to cash in! Host Ned Ehrbar and Head Judge Katla McGlynn welcome pitchers Julia Young, Rod Bastanmehr, Pegah Yazd and Matt Nedostup as they pitch the worst horror-themed TV shows they can scare up. With guest judge Matt Lee and a commercial break submitted by Gene from Philadelphia!

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2: Home

January 27, 2020 • 32 mins

This week on Bad Pitches, it's all about the home. Whether we're improving them, hunting for them or breaking them, homes are an integral part of the TV landscape. Host Ned Ehrbar and head judge Katla McGlynn welcome Julia Young, Rod Bastanmehr, Pegah Yazd and Matt Nedostup as they pitch the worst home-themed TV show ideas they can think up. With guest judge Matt Lee.

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1: True Crime

January 13, 2020 • 33 mins

Welcome to the Bad Pitches podcast! This one is all about true crime, TV's hottest genre. Host Ned Ehrbar and head judge Katla McGlynn welcome pitchers Julia Young, Rod Bastanmehr, Matt Lee and Matt Nedostup as they try to come up with the absolute worst true crime TV shows possible. With guest judge Pegah Yazd.

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Trailer - the Bad Pitches podcast

December 21, 2019 • 1 min

Subscribe to Bad Pitches, the comedy game show devoted to terrible TV show ideas! Debuts Jan. 13, with new episodes every other Monday. It's going to be great/awful!

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