Longtime TV writers and occasional friends Sean Conroy and Andy Secunda discuss great, weird, and forgotten TV pilots.Produced by Kevin McNulty
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The CoPilots - TV Writers on TV Pilots podcast is an incredible show that offers a unique and entertaining perspective on television pilots. Hosted by Andy Secunda and Sean Clements, who both have extensive experience in TV, the banter between the two hosts adds a warm and familiar dynamic to the show. It's evident that they are close friends, which only enhances the listening experience. Their insights into the industry are invaluable, providing listeners with behind-the-scenes knowledge and anecdotes that make each episode fascinating.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its tightly produced format. The credit goes to Kevin McNulty, who is listed as the producer but sadly doesn't receive on-air recognition. The production quality of the show is top-notch, making it sound professional and polished. McNulty's contributions should definitely be acknowledged because he plays a significant role in making this podcast exceptional.
The humor on The CoPilots is another standout aspect. Andy and Sean's dry wit and comedic timing shine throughout each episode. Their banter keeps the show engaging and entertaining from start to finish. It's clear that they have great chemistry as hosts, which makes for a delightful listening experience.
However, one criticism of this podcast would be its sign-off phrase. While it may seem like a minor issue, it does feel out of place and could be improved upon. This small gripe aside, everything else about The CoPilots - TV Writers on TV Pilots is fantastic.
In conclusion, I highly recommend The CoPilots - TV Writers on TV Pilots podcast to anyone interested in television pilots or simply looking for an enjoyable and informative show to listen to. The combination of Andy Secunda and Sean Clements' expertise in the industry, their witty banter, and the overall high production value of the show create an exceptional listening experience. Whether you're a fan of TV or just curious about how pilots are made, this podcast is a must-listen.
Sean and Andy are back to discuss the TV pilot for Uncle Buck (CBS 1990), based on the 1989 movie, Uncle Buck, an unfit guardian, must raise his brother's children.The pilot episode can be found on YouTube.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Attention passengers - this was our first ever recorded episode! We didn't have our audio act completely together yet but the it was clear and we enjoyed our discussion and wanted to keep it authentic instead of re-recording, so we wanted to put it out for our listeners!Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of The Shield (FX 2002), an American crime drama television series about an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department with corrupt police officers.The Shield is currently streaming on Hulu.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of Action (Fox 1999), a dark comedy about Hollywood and the entertainment industry.Action is currently streaming on Apple+ and available on Prime.Podcast episode available on streaming platforms tomorrow.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean discuss Mr. & Mrs. Dracula (1980), a pilot about a vampire couple, maybe family, who move from Transylvania to the USA.The Mr. and Mrs. Dracula pilot is available on YouTube from what appears to be a VHS recording.Podcast episode available on Patreon a day early.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean, are joined by Steve Basilone to discuss Sport Night (1998), an early Sorkin pilot about the high stakes world that is nightly sports cable television. Steve is a tv and film writer, Community, The Goldbergs, Indebted. You can catch his latest movie, Long Weekend, on FX and Starz or rent it on streamers!Sports Night is available for rent only on Amazon, Apple, etc.Some light Spoilers are committed at the following timestamps: 10:15, 22:15, and 43:45Podcast episode available for on streaming platforms tomorrow.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Andy and Sean talk failed pilot Steel Justice (1992), currently available on Youtube. They watched this pilot so you wouldn't have to.Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss the 1994 NBC pilot ER, originally a screenplay written by Michael Crichton in 1974.ER is currently streaming on Hulu and Max.Podcast episode available a day earlier for free on Patreon!Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy talk the Roseanne pilot (ABC 1988), currently available for streaming on Peacock. Yes, the elephant in the room is addressed.Patreon bonus: First listener to comment the correct amount of times "Sal Barone" is said will get a follow on our Instagram account!Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy practice some British(?) accents while they discuss the pilot episode of Slow Horses, an AppleTv+ series from 2022.Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss their issues with therapy. Oh and also the pilot episode of The Patient, an FX mini series from 2022.Do you think Alan Strauss is capable of helping either of these two?[Announcement] Moving forward episodes will be released every other Monday!Support the Show.Follow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Sean and Andy discuss the 1976 pilot "Ark II" a mashup of Oliver Twist, Noah's Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Lord of the Flies, and others we probably missed. You can watch the pilot here on YouTube (Link)Become a free member on Patreon and discuss the episode!Support the Show.Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Amy Wilson (What Fresh Hell co-host & Author), Sean, and Andy discuss the Ally McBeal pilot, a legal comedy drama.You can watch the 1997 pilot here on Daily Motion (Link)To hear Amy talk about her experiences with non-pilot pilots, check out our Patreon (link below)! Support the Show.Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
We're BACK and resuming production!! Join the hilarious Alison Becker (Parks and Rec) in discussing the cult 2015 pilot. The Amazon Prime original aired in 2015 and is available on Amazon (Link)Support the Show.Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG) and Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
John Hodgman joins Sean and Andy to discuss the cult Sci-Fi, Space: 1999. You can watch the 1976 pilot here on Youtube (Link)To John talk about his experience creating Dicktown and other bonus content, check out our Patreon (link below)!Support the showBonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
TV Writer and Royals historian Dana Schwartz sits down with Andy and Sean to discuss the Netflix epic, The Crown. The 2016 Pilot episode is available on Netflix (LINK)Note: This was recorded after Princess Catherine released a photoshopped photo of her with her family but before her diagnosis was made public.Support the showBonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)Comedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews
Famed raconteur Jordan Morris joins Andy and Sean to discuss the seminal show from his childhood, Alf! The 1986 pilot is available for free on Youtube (Link). That's also where you can view episode 2, which Jordan and the guys discuss live over on our Patreon. Jordan's new graphic novel, Bubble, comes out this July. For more on Jordan visit here.Support the showBonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Andy and Sean discuss the Chuck Norris masterpiece. The 1993 pilot can be found on is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock, and Roku TV. You can also purchase the episode on Youtube and Apple TV.Support the showBonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Sean and Andy discuss the pilot Severance. The 2022 show is available to watch on Apple TV (LINK). Check out our Patreon for coverage of the second episode!Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Comedian Ronnie Adrian joins Andy and Sean to discuss his favorite show, Dear John. You can watch the 1988 pilot for free on YouTube (Link).Ronnie is @bonesadrianBonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Andy and Sean discuss the universality of PEN15's 2019 pilot. Where to watch:A Hulu original, it can be streamed there for free (Link)Alternatively, you can buy / rent it at most major platforms (Apple, Amazon, Youtube, Google Play, Vudu, etc)Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Sean and Andy discuss the television giant, Bewitched. The surprisingly sexual pilot episode aired on 09/17/1964 and is available for free on Bewitched's Facebook Page (Seriously, LINK) and Amazon Prime (Link) as of Jan 2024.Bonus content at Patreon (Link)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Sean, Andy, and guest Mike Mitchell (Dough Boys, Tomorrow Wars, Birthday Boys) break down the pilot "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire." This episode premiered on December 17th, 1989 and is available on Disney+, Hulu (just the pilot from S1), or for purchase on Youtube (link). It's also fairly easy to find for free by searching around.For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or follow @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
'Spartacus Blood and Sand' aired on STARZ in 2010. As of Dec '23 you can stream it on Amazon Prime, Youtube TV, STARZ, or find it on Apple TV and Google Play.For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or follow @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNulty (IG)
Andy shows Sean one of his favorite failed pilots, and they struggle to understand how this piece of history came into being. Where to find the show:Poochinski is sadly only available in full via YouTube uploads.As of fall 2023, this link worked (YouTube)For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or follow @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNultySean is @SeanConroy (Twitter, Instagram)Andy: @Secunda on twitter, @AndrewSecunda on IG
Sean and Andy break down a cult classic, covering the unconventional casting and Sean's school bus traumas.As of 11/19/23: Freaks and Geeks is available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Paramount+, and AppleTVFor more info see CoPilotsTV.com or follow @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNultySean is @SeanConroy (Twitter, Instagram)Andy: @Secunda on twitter, @AndrewSecunda on IG
Sean and Andy discuss what this show is, and why they're doing it. For more info see CoPilotsTV.com or follow @CoPilotsTV (IG, Twitter)Produced by Kevin McNultySean is @SeanConroy (Twitter, Instagram)Andy: @Secunda on twitter, @AndrewSecunda on IG
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