Pilot SZN

A little bit of everything in this episode! Back at it with a check-in and life update (2:00), what I'm watching (17:20), what podcasts I'm listening to (35:10), Top 10 favorite NBA players of my fandom lifetime (36:30), Top 10 Tony Performances (45:10), Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Shows (58:05), and a Music Game! (1:07:10)

Not a pilot, just two goofballs talking football.

Gia Worthy (@classicallygia) joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of Hulu's Reboot, "Step Right Up".

Grace Leeder joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of HBO Max's The Other Two, "Pilot"!

Jordan Kalish (@jordankalish) returns to the podcast to talk with me all about the pilot episode of HBO's Boardwalk Empire, "Boardwalk Empire".

The great Tom Conway (@the_conzz) joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of NBC's Freaks and Geeks, "Pilot"

PJ Gaughan (@peejaygawhan) returned to, once again, talk all about the pilot episode of HBO's Succession, "Celebration".

The women from the wonderful Shit 90s Shows Taught Us podcast, Jess and Sara, joined me to talk all about the pilot to ABC's My So-Called Life, "Pilot".

Seeds baby!Jordan Kalish returns to Pilot SZN to talk all about the pilot episode of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, "The Pants Tent".

Naomi Calhoun, Nicole Horn, and Chappell joined me for a draft of the most iconic television episodes of the 2000s!

Pilot SZN Hall of Fame guest Will Affourtit returns to the podcast to talk all about the pilot episode to Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, "Pilot".

Phil T (@philerd) returns to the podcast to talk all about the pilot episode of HBO Max's How To with John Wilson, "How to Make Small Talk".

Brazilian Dragon Podcast's Felipe Chamon and Wombat Water's Karen (from Canada) joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of Disney's Pepper Ann, "Ziterella"

Nicole Horn joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City, "Meet the Wives"

Sara Fergensen joins me to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's The Politician, "Pilot".

Matt Eichel joins me to talk all about the pilot episode to Fox's Beverly Hills, 90210, "Class of Beverly Hills".

Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz joins me to talk all about the pilot to Netflix's Russian Doll, "Nothing in This World Is Easy"!

Five-timer Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of HBO Max's Love Life, "Augie Jeong".

Mark Levy (@marklevy85) joins me to talk all about the pilot episode of NBC's 30 Rock, "Pilot".

Stephanie Barilaro (4 time guest!) returns to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's The Baby-Sitters' Club, "Kristy's Great Idea".

The great Jordan Kalish (@jordankalish) makes his Pilot SZN debut to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's Lovesick, "Abigail"!

Pooya Zand Vakili (@pooyaism, not @pooya) made his return to the podcast to rap with me all about the pilot episode of FXX's Dave, "The Gander".

Raj Rawal (@asaprajy) makes his return to Pilot SZN to talk with me all about the pilot to TNT's Snowpiercer, "First, The Weather Changed".

KFC rejoined me on Pilot SZN to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's Never Have I Ever, "Pilot".

Fan favorite Naomi Calhoun (@naomicalhoun) joins me to talk all about the pilot of HBO's Barry, "Chapter 1: Make Your Mark".

Sean Tucker returned to Pilot SZN to chat with me all about the pilot to Hulu's Little Fires Everywhere, "The Spark".

Suzi Anne and I talk all about the pilot episode of ABC's Boy Meets World, "Pilot".

Brent Showerman joins me to talk all about the pilot episode of USA's Mr. Robot, "eps1.0_hellofriend.mov"

Megan Elizabeth makes her record tying 4th appearance on Pilot SZN, covering the pilot to Showtime's Homeland, "Pilot".

I was joined by returning favorite Scott Chupack to talk all about the pilot episode of NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, "Pilot".

I went solo to talk all about the pilot of HBO's The Newsroom, "We Just Decided To"

My brother(!) Jay Clark (https://www.ropeandladder.com/) joined me to (begrudgingly) talk all about the pilot episode of FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, "The Gang Gets Racist".

3 time guest Stephanie Barilaro joins me to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's Merry Happy Whatever, "Welcome, Matt!"

The great Brendan Fitzpatrick joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of Disney+'s The Mandalorian, "Chapter One".

Naomi Calhoun joined me for a deep dive into the pilot of Starz's Party Down, "Willow Canyon Homeowners' Annual Party".

Geordie Connell (The Thunderblog!) joined me for his Pilot SZN debut, talking all about the pilot episode of ABC's Stumptown, "Forget It Dex, It's Stumptown".

DJ LaBelle-Klein makes his triumphant return to the podcast to talk with me about the pilot to TNT's Rizzoli & Isles, "See One, Do One, Teach One".

It's a walk down memory lane as we revisit my favorite clips from the podcast since its inception. A great journey!

Jessica Sterling opens up the 4 Timers Club, joining me to talk all about the pilot episode of Showtime's United States of Tara, "Pilot".

Bonus coverage alert! Returning favorite Edwin Johnson and I chat about the past and present of HBO's Hard Knocks. 

Kirsten MacInnis makes her long-awaited return to Pilot SZN to talk about the pilot episode of Schitt's Creek, "Our Cup Runneth Over".

The great Graham from the Bay joined me to talk all about the 2004 pilot to The Office (U.S.A.), "Pilot".

Dr. Amanda Rabinowitz joined me to drop some knowledge about the pilot episode of ABC's Twin Peaks, "Pilot".

UPN superfan Laura Effinger-Dean returns to Pilot SZN to talk all about the pilot episode of Veronica Mars, "Pilot".

I was joined by first-timer Pooya to talk all about the pilot of Fox's Prison Break, "Pilot". Opening Theme: The Kill, 30 Seconds to MarsClosing Theme: Breakdown, Tom Petty

The great Jason Curtis Rivera made his Pilot SZN debut, joining me to talk all about the pilot episode of USA's Psych, "Pilot".

Jenny and Kari joined me to talk all about the pilot episode of Netflix's American Vandal, "Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity". 

Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Emily Fox (@emelette) made their Pilot SZN debut, joining me to talk about the pilot episode of HBO's Oz, "The Routine".

Chris Barrows from The Five Favorites podcast makes his return to Pilot SZN to talk with me all about the pilot episode of NBC's Chuck, "Chuck vs. The Intersect".

Jenny Autumn makes her return to the podcast to talk all about the 2012 pilot episode of HBO's Girls, "Pilot".

Matt Eichel made his second Pilot SZN appearance to chat all about the 2019 pilot of Netflix's The Society, "What Happened?"