Pilot Co-Pilots!
Pilot Co-Pilots!
Evan Watkins & Maya Boudreau
Pilot Co-Pilots! focuses on the always-in-flux television industry and, more specifically, what's new on TV. Each episode Evan and Maya are joined by a comedian or TV insider/lover to discuss the pilot episode of a brand new series! For the second part of the podcast they interview a TV professional about their career, what they watch and what they may have on the horizon. Pilot Co-Pilots! is not only relevant and timely, but also gives insight into the making of some of our favorite TV shows.
14. Emily Schmidt of "Girlboss" / "Get Shorty" with Andrew Farmer
This episode Evan and Maya welcome "Girlboss" writers' assistant Emily Schmidt and second-time guest Andrew Farmer (The Governess & Lady Parade along w/ Emily) to discuss the pilot of "Get Shorty" on Epix. They discuss products they do not want to advertise and Emily tells us about her transition from the writers' room to working in front of the camera!
Oct 4, 2017
1 hr 5 min
13. Steven Conrad of "Patriot" / "The Young Pope" with Billy Domineau
In our thirteenth episode, "Family Guy" writer Billy Domineau joins us to discuss "The Young Pope" and even brings along a predicted scene he thought might show up in the pilot! Van is then joined remotely by Steven Conrad (The Pursuit of Happyness, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Weather Man) from the busy set of his new series "Patriot" which streams February 24th on Amazon.
Jan 25, 2017
1 hr 3 min
12. Chelsea Davison of "MadTV" / "This is Us" with Nate Kiley
This episode Maya and Evan discuss NBC's breakout hit "This is Us" with Nate Kiley of "How Did This Get Made?" and then Van sits down with Chelsea Davison, writer on "@midnight" and cast of the new "MadTV" on The CW to discuss her beginnings in comedy.
Nov 24, 2016
1 hr 9 min
11. Erik Adams of A.V. Club / "One Mississippi" with Sara Bues
In our eleventh episode we discuss Amazon's semi-autobiographical, Tig Notaro-helmed show "One Mississippi" with Sara Bues, then we talk about the upcoming 2016 Emmy Awards with A.V. Club's TV editor, Erik Adams.
Sep 16, 2016
1 hr 5 min
10. Harry Lloyd of "Game of Thrones" / "Stranger Things" with Andrew Farmer
In our tenth episode we we discuss Netflix's new supernatural hit "Stranger Things" with Andrew Farmer (Gentlemen Party, Your Daily Scare), then talk to Harry Lloyd of "Game of Thrones" about his iconic role as Viserys Targaryen on the show and his larger body of work.
Jul 20, 2016
55 min
9. Kaily Smith Westbrook of SeriesFest / "Preacher" with Anna Drezen and Mike Spence
In our ninth episode we discuss AMC's newest comic book-based series "Preacher" with Anna Drezen (Cracked, Reductress) and Mike Spence (Beat Bobby Flay), then talk to Kaily Smith Westbrook about the events taking place at "season two" of SeriesFest in Denver.
Jun 22, 2016
59 min
8. Caitlin Machak of "Girls"/ "Houdini & Doyle" with Emily Cheever
In our eighth episode we discuss FOX's new mystery/drama "Houdini & Doyle" with screenwriter Emily Cheever and then talk to assistant camera operator Caitlin Machak ("Girls" "House of Cards" & "Happyish") about what it takes to actually film a television series.
May 19, 2016
1 hr 3 min
7. Bobcat Goldthwait / "Dice" with Drew Kordik
In our seventh episode we discuss Showtime's new Andrew Dice Clay-based comedy "Dice" with Drew Kordik (Editor, "Comedy Bang Bang" on IFC) and talk to Bobcat Goldthwait about his standup, movies, directing for television and his documentary "Call Me Lucky."
Apr 28, 2016
1 hr 3 min
6. Michael Potts of "The Wire" / "Rush Hour" with J.D. Amato
In our sixth episode we discuss CBS's new action-comedy "Rush Hour" with J.D. Amato (Exec. Producer/Showrunner of "The Chris Gethard Show") and talk to Michael Potts, best known from "True Detective" and as Brother Mouzone on "The Wire."
Apr 13, 2016
59 min
5. Randi Kleiner of SeriesFest / "Crowded" with Anne Berkowitz
In our fifth episode we discuss NBC's new multi-cam sitcom "Crowded" with actress Anne Berkowitz (Broadway's "August: Osage County") and talk to Randi Kleiner, CEO of SeriesFest, about the upcoming second year of the groundbreaking television festival.
Mar 29, 2016
54 min
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