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Ed Bachta and friends watch shows that were cancelled with episodes left unaired and pitch their ideas of how the show would have proceeded if it hadn't been cancelled.

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    • Mar 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 85 EPISODES

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    Episode 74: Miss Match (with Tracy from The Scavenger's Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 46:41


    A divorce lawyer who is also a matchmaker? Sounds like a pitch for an early 2000's show! This week, Ed is joined by Tracy (of The Scavengers Network, Concept Podcast) to discuss Miss Match, a failed show starring Alicia Silverstone. Join them as they pitch future episodes and try to fix the show in Retool Time Check out The Scavengers Network: https://www.scavengersnetwork.com/ Follow Tracy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adealswarlock Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unairedpodcast

    Episode 73: Wild Oats (with Eric Baudour of Rooster Teeth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 51:49


    This week, Ed is joined by Eric Baudour of Rooster Teeth to talk about failed Fox sitcom Wild Oats. Join them as they make a Three's Company connection, talk about Paul Rudd's Google Alerts, and play another round of Why in the World Isn't Wallace Shawn on This Show! Check out Face Jam, an insanely funny show!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/face-jam/id1486496552

    Episode 72: Chicago Sons (Bateman-uary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 46:49


    Its the final week of Bateman-uary 2020, and Ed is joined by his pal Mac to chat about 1997's failed NBC show "Chicago Sons". Join them as they have a David Krumoltz epiphany, pitch some Chicago guest roles, and plan Ed's wake.

    Episode 71: Sit Down, Shut Up (Bateman-uary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 52:06


    Kicking off 2020 with another month of Bateman-uary! This week, Ed and Andy take a look at a Bateman animated series from Fox, "Sit Down, Shut Up", that is not great, despite its talented cast. Join us for another segment of "Catchphrase You Later", since catchphrases are built into the show, and some weird pitches. Check out 5 Q's With Anders Croft:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-qs-with-anders-croft/id1491854020

    Episode 70: He-Hog The Atomic Pig (with Daniel of Concept Podcast and Bike Brigade Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 41:20


    Oofa doofa, did we cover one huge problematic show this week. This week, Ed is joined by Daniel (Concept Podcast, Bike Brigade Podcast, among others!) to crack the bad egg that is He-Hog The Atomic Pig, an unsold pilot from 1999. Join them as they debut the new segment "Retool Time" (Tim Allen, don't sue me) to retool and remake this show in a way thats not terribleCheck out Dan's twitter to find all his podcasting work!  https://twitter.com/Dantendo64

    Episode 69: Kitchen Confidential (with Gavin of Standard Docking Procedure)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 53:24


    We cooked up a good episode for episode 69 (nice). This week, Ed is joined by Gavin (@ThePodReport) to cover the bastardization of Kitchen Confidential. Yup, they turned that book into a Fox sitcom with Bradley Cooper. Join us as we pitch episodes with Wallace Shawn and Richard Kind, its kind of a big deal. Check out Standard Docking Procedure:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standard-docking-procedure/id1445721627

    Episode 68: The Tick 2001 (with Jacob of Love YA Like Crazy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 44:45


    Smell that? That's the buttery smell of justice. This week, Ed is joined by Jacob of the Love YA Like Crazy podcast to discuss the 2001 live action Fox show, The Tick. Join them as they talk about this strange show. Pitches include The Tick meeting Patrick Warburton and a round of "Why in the World Isn't Wallace Shawn on This Show?" Check out Love YA Like Crazy: http://loveyalikecrazy.com/

    Episode 67: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures 1992 (with Miles of Best Darn Diddly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 49:18


    While Bill and Ted are most excellent, this 1992 live action show was not. This week, Ed is joined by Miles from Best Darn Diddly to review the failed attempt at a live action television adaptation of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Join us as we pitch a crossover into the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and the duo breaking reality to meet Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves. Check out Best Darn Diddly: http://bestdarndiddly.podbean.com/

    Episode 66: Baby Bob

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 46:43


    We're breaking all the rules this week...well, just the one that says we only cover shows canceled in one season. This week, we cover the (inexplicable) two season show Baby Bob, based on the talking baby from the freeinternet.com commercials. Join us as we pitch episodes featuring mascot corporate espionage, a talking dog, and a new segment "Catchphrase You Later" where we pitch potential catchphrases for the characters in this show.

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    InSpectre Episode 1: Werewolf it Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 10:59


    Hey y'all, no new episode this week, in its place is the pilot of my audio drama, InSpectre.  Former detective, and current ghost, Calvin Westover decides to stick around for a bit before passing on, working as a P.I. (Paranormal Investigator) to solve crimes of the supernatural nature, aided by his unpaid intern, Arthur Subscribe to it on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspectre/id1477356732

    Episode 65: Once a Hero (with Greg Tilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 53:20


    *cue heroic music* Greg Tilton (Rumor Flies, Jacks of Trades) is back this week as our first three-peat guest to discuss failed 1987 ABC show Once a Hero! Join us as we discuss just how dated this show is, and as we pitch future episodes. Pitches include a Riverdale crossover and a very Stranger Than Fiction style ending. Check out Rumor Flies: http://www.rumorfliespodcast.com Check out Jacks of Trades:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacks-of-trades/id1166712053

    Podswap: Let's Chat! with Chris Revill: Rahul Kohli

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 100:33


    Its a podswap! Enjoy this awesome episode of Let's Chat! with Chris Revill and make sure you subscribe to his show! Rahul Kohli is a television, film and stage actor known for playing Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti on iZombie. You may have also seen Rahul Supergirl playing Jack Spheer. On this episode Rahul chats about landing the role on iZombie, Supergirl, his love of Ricky Gervais, diversity in Hollywood and on iZombie, his social media presence, his upcoming Netflix movie Happy Anniversary with Ben Schwartz (Jean Ralphio!),Star Wars, how the cast of iZombie are real life friends, some hints at season 4 of iZombie (Premiering February 26th on The CW), and much more

    Episode 64: K-9000 (with Ismay of Crit Chat and Half Damage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 55:35


    The dog days of summer are coming to an end, and thus, we must say good bye to DOGust, but not before one more buckwild dog based show! This week, I'm joined again by Ismay of Crit Chat and Half Damage to discuss TV pilot turned TV movie, K-9000. Join us as we discuss this knock off of both Turner and Hooch AND Lethal Weapon and pitch some bizarre directions this show could have gone. Check out Crit Chat and Half Damage! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crit-chat/id1336408259 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-damage-podcast/id1426476646

    Episode 63: Poochinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 51:51


    Its the second episode of DOGust, and boy, did we fetch a bizarre show. This week, we covered Poochinski, a show where Peter Boyle plays a detective that dies and comes back as a talking dog. Yup, we're just as confused as you are, how did this get greenlit? Episode pitches include a dog vs man battle for consciousness and a crossover between My Name is Earl, this show, and 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd

    Episode 62: Turner & Hooch (with Colin Parker of The Scavengers Network)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 52:59


    We're kicking off the theme month of Dogust with a not so great show based on a great movie about a good boy. I'm joined by Colin Parker (The Scavengers Network, Myth Takes) to cover the ill fated pilot for a Turner & Hooch TV show. Join us as we create a doggy cinematic universe and ponder why Tom Hanks was once ageless. Check out The Scavengers Network! https://www.scavengersnetwork.com/

    Episode 61: Welcome to Eltingville (with Bill from Escape This Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 51:47


    Ever wonder what would happen if The Big Bang Theory and Animaniacs had a baby? No? Oh...well, Adult Swim did when they adapted a comic book. This week, I'm joined by Bill from Escape This Podcast to talk about Welcome to Eltingville, a failed animated pilot based on the comic Eltingville. Join us as we discuss this nerd fest and play another round of "Why in the World Isn't Wallace Shawn in This Show" Check out Escape This Podcast: http://www.escapethispodcast.com/

    Episode 60: Babylon Fields (with Ismay of Crit Chat, Half Damage)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 49:49


    Much like a zombie, this week's pilot was resurrected from the dead. This week, I'm joined by Ismay of the Half Damage Podcast and Crit Chat to discuss Babylon Fields, a failed CBS show about the undead. BTW, the undead are horny as hell. 

    Episode 59: The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil (with Straight Off the Top of My Headlines)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 40:34


    We are back after an unexpected hiatus (cancer in the family), and we're starting off UnAired!'s 4th year! I'm joined by AJ from Straight off the Top of My Headlines to discuss The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil, a Saturday morning cartoon by the creator of Ren and Stimpy. Oh yeah, there's a villain who looks suspiciously like Waluigi, so we have fun with that.

    Episode 58: Great Scott! (with Chris Revill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 51:30


    This week, Ed is joined by Chris Revill (Lets Chat! with Chris Revill) to talk about a show they love to hate, Great Scott! This stinker of a show stars Tobey Maguire as an over imaginative kid...yup, thats pretty much all its about...standard sitcom with small imagination sequences...

    Episode 57: Black Sheep (Bateman-uary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 41:10


    We're back with week 2 of Bateman-uary, this time covering a failed Jason Bateman-centric pilot, Black Sheep. No, not the one with David Spade and Chris Farley, this weird sitcom stars Jason Bateman and Jeffrey Dean Morgan and follows a failed wall street exec who goes home to work in his brother's auto shop. 

    Episode 56: The Jake Effect (Bateman-uary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 46:10


    New year, new episode. We're kicking off our month long Jason Bateman TV show coverage, Bateman-uary, with The Jake Effect. Join us as we pitch a spinoff in the new segment, Spinnin Off, and somehow draw inspiration from the original run of Rosanne.

    Episode 55: Darkman (with Woody Battaglia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 52:27


    Nothing says Christmas time like a failed TV show based on a movie! This week, I'm joined by host of the podcast "My Minute with Andre", Woody Battaglia, to talk about the extremely weird pilot for Darkman. We pitch episode ideas, a series finale, and since Woody's show focuses on a Wallace Shawn movie, you know we gotta take another swing at the segment "Why in the World isn't Wallace Shawn in this Show"

    Episode 54: Love Monkey (with J Keith Van Straaten)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 34:01


    Love is in the air, Love Monkey, that is. This week, I'm joined by host of the Maximum Fun podcast Go Fact Yourself, J Keith Van Straaten, to discuss 2006's failed show Love Monkey. This show stars Tom Kavanaugh as an A&R rep for a record label, and tows the line between comedy and drama. Navigating the music industry is hard, too hard for Tom Kavanaugh, unfortunately, cause this show got canned. Check out Go Fact Yourself! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/go-fact-yourself/id1323113336?mt=2

    Episode 53: Police Squad (with Jesse Thorn)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 52:28


    This week, I'm joined by America's Radio Sweetheart, founder of the Maximum Fun network, host of NPR's Bullseye, and host of Jordan Jesse Go, Jesse Thorn. We talk Police Squad, how amazing it is, and how amazing Wallace Shawn is.

    Episode 52: Kristin (with Jess McKenna)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 37:39


    This week, Ed is joined by Jess McKenna from Off Book: The Improvised Musical to discuss a show that delves into musical theater, Kristin Chenoweth's failed NBC sitcom, Kristin. Join them as they pitch a way to get rid of a sleazy main character, bring focus back to Kristin, and bring a nerd into the show with the segment Into the Urkel-verse. 

    Episode 51: Nearly Departed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 53:15


    In our Halloween episode, we cover something spooooky, ghosts AND a not so good show. This week, we cover the failed sitcom, Nearly Departed, from Monty Python's Eric Idle. Join us as we bring in a martini drinking dog and Steve Urkel.

    Episode 50: The Nutt House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 57:09


    We're back, baby! In our 50th episode, we cover the failed Mel Brooks TV show, The Nutt House, about a wacky hotel. We retire an old segment, and birth a new one in its wake. Sorry for the audio quality, we done goofed on mic setup.

    Episode 49: Zombieland (with Film Foil)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 59:00


    This week, Ed is joined by Brandon from the Film Foil podcast to discuss a show based on a film. They take a bite out of Zombieland (zombie pun), the ill fated Amazon TV pilot based on the hit film of the same name. Break out your twinkies and get ready for a fun episode!

    Episode 48: God, the Devil and Bob (with Lets Chat! with Revill and Friends)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 54:54


    Its getting Biblical! Not really, the Bible isn't on video. This week, I'm joined by Chris Revill of Lets Chat! with Revill and Friends to discuss the failed animated series God, the Devil and Bob. The show has French Stewart, need I say more?

    Episode 47: Life on a Stick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 44:46


    Ed and Eddy brave the horrible audio farie's curse this week to cover the failed show Life on a Stick, about two goobers who work in a corn dog stand. Oh, and also, The Tucc is Loose again this week. We really gotta keep an eye on Stanley Tucci. Apologies for the bad audio quality, but shit happens.

    Episode 46: Ghost Rider The Animated Series (with Tuned In, Dialed Up)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 48:40


    Friend of the show Gavin joins Ed this week with a backdoor pilot for a Ghost Rider animated series. They tried to make a kids show about a flaming skull man who hunts evil people...yup. The show would have premiered as season 1 episode 5 of The Incredible Hulk animated series.

    Episode 45: Over the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 59:14


    Be prepared for Tim Curry impressions galore this week, as we cover his failed ABC sitcom "Over the Top", where Curry plays a failed actor who moves into the hotel his ex wife manages. The show also starred Annie Potts and Steve Carrell. What a stacked cast for such a panned show. 

    Episode 44: The Farm (The Office backdoor pilot)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 41:25


    We're entering new territory here this week, as we cover our first backdoor pilot. The Farm (season 9, episode 17) was intended to launch a Dwight centric spin off after The Office closed its doors. It wasn't picked up to series, but that didn't stop us from speculating what could have been!

    Episode 43: Cop Rock (with Zach Reino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 43:57


    Don't call it a come back...wait, actually, do call it that. We're back from hiatus with an amazing episode! This week, I'm joined by Zach Reino from Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast on Earwolf to cover a musical show, Cop Rock. Join us as we recap this bizarre blend of upbeat music and dramatic police procedural, and pitch a very Ninja Turtle centric future for the show!Check out Off Book! http://www.earwolf.com/show/off-book/

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    Dot Con Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 10:09


    Didn't have time to get an episode ready, so in its place is the pilot episode for my new audio drama series, Dot Con https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/con/id1289914046

    New Release Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2018 1:28


    Update on whats going on with the show

    Episode 42: Bob Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 55:13


    Ed and Andy help themselves to a show about a self help guru! This week, we cover the failed Jason Alexander vehicle, Bob Patterson, and Ed introduces a new segment. Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons Promos from Podible and Headline Heroes

    Episode 41: Clerks (with Best Darn Diddly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 55:10


    Sorry for the audio issues in advance (thanks, Zencastr...). This week, Ed is joined by Miles from The Best Darn Diddly Review Show to discuss the failed attempt to make a live action Clerks TV show. Thats right...they tried to make a network sitcom out of Clerks...   Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, Licensed under Creative Commons Promos from Color Me Dead Podcast and The DeRailers

    Episode 40: Revenge of the Nerds (with Greg Tilton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 32:33


    Happy New Year everyone! It's our last episode of 2017, and what better way to end the year than with an awesome guest! This week, Greg Tilton (of Rumor Flies and Jacks of Trades) returns to discuss the failed attempt to turn Revenge of the Nerds into a TV show! Let's get nerdy! Promos by The Wild Pitch Podcast and The Cretins Guild Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons

    Episode 39: Fish Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 21:59


    It's a Christmas Miracle (curse?). It is our shortest episode because the show we cover is the worst thing we've ever watched. We covered a show we originally vowed to never cover, Fish Police. This HORRIBLE atrocity of televison starred so many stars, but was garbage. Pitches include a crossover with Finding Nemo and Spongebob Squarepants.  Promos from The Podcast Discovery Show and The Something Random Podcast. Theme song from Sounds Like an Earful, Licensed under Creative Commons Intro song: We Wish you a Merry Christmas" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

    Episode 38: The Adventures of Super Pup (with Headline Heroes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 53:11


    We cover our oldest show yet this week, with a very special guest. We covered The Adventures of Super Pup, a version of Superman where everyone is a dog, with Drew from Headline Heroes! This may be the worst TV show we covered, but one of the best episodes we have done. Pitches include many Superman villains with dog puns as names.  Promos from My Thing Can Beat Your Thing and Writer's Bone Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons

    December Release Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 1:43


    Here's how the month of December is gonna go down in terms of the podcast rJSOQgJrbFPlGMxAi09o

    Episode 37: Justice League of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 60:31


    Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! This year, we're thankful that this horrible TV show didn't make it past the pilot episode! With the Justice League movie coming out, Ed and Andy decided to cover the 1997 TV movie/pilot episode for Justice League of America. Pitches include Atom's Shrinking Tips, Pee-Wee as a terrible villain, and Condiment King...you read that right...Condiment King is a very real villain in the DC universe... Promos this week from Best Darn Diddly and The DeRailers Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons

    Bloopers: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 7:16


    We didn't finish editing in time, so this week's episode is delayed until next week. Until then, here's some bloopers! (feel nostalgic about the episodes with Eddy)

    Episode 36: Mr. Sunshine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 35:18


    We cover one of the many projects Matthew Perry had after Friends finished its run, Mr. Sunshine. Perry plays a guy that manages a stadium, and zaniness ensues. Pitches include The Harlem Globetrotters, a hockey miscommunication, and the return of The Tucc is Loose with a Stanley Tucci guest appearance. Promos from Headline Heroes and Kid Tested Mother Approved. Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons 

    Episode 35: Clone High (with My Thing Can Beat Your Thing)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2017 78:37


    We're joined by Phil from My Thing Can Beat Your Thing this week to discuss Clone High. Tangents ensue, clones are discussed, and both pitch some good episodes with characaturizations of historical figures.  Theme song by Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons Promos from The Wild Pitch Podcast and Secret Transmission Podcast Check out My Thing Can Beat Your Thing: http://www.mythingcanbeatyourthing.com/

    Episode 34: The Elvira Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017 30:01


    OOoooOOOhhh, it's our spooky Halloween special! This week, we cover The Elvira Show, and its so bad it's scary. Pitches include Jack Black, a Sabrina crossover, and a meta episode.    Promos this week from Something Random Podcast, Salty Canadian, and Best Darn Diddly

    Episode 33: Total Recall 2070

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 46:58


    We're back after our week off, and our audio got messed up, thanks Zencastr. This week, Steve returns to discuss Total Recall 2070 and it's Blade Runner connections. Promos this week from .CON and Writer's Bone   Check out .CON  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/con/id1289914046?mt=2   Check out Writer's Bone https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/writers-bone/id807963512?mt=2  

    Announcement! (Also, no new episode this week)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 1:20


    So, there's no new episode this week due to my ridiculous work schedule, so in its place, here's a teaser trailer for my scripted project ".CON"

    Episode 32: Ghosted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017 35:39


    Well, this is new, we cover a TV show that is still on the air this week. Our Pre-Cogs predict this show will be canceled, so we preemptively did an episode on it. This week, we cover the Fox sitcom Ghosted, starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson. Pitches include a Ghostbusters crossover and a 21 Jump Street crossover. Promos from Color Me Dead Podcast and Secret Transmission Podcast. Theme song from Sounds Like an Earful, licensed under Creative Commons

    Episode 31: Super Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 56:30


    Ed and Andy talk about the unsold pilot "Super Nerds" this week, starring Brian Posehn, Patton Oswalt, and Sarah Silverman. Pitches include a Lost connection, a D&D night gone wrong, and a ton of guest stars. Hey Patton? Can you sell us the rights to this show? Promos this week from Kid Tested Mother Approved, The Wild Pitch, and Something Random.

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