https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-pilot-episodeenTV & FilmCopyright Jeff McGeehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0bbbfaedb6e48b21649061053a443b1b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-pilot-episodeTue, 07 Apr 2026 02:41:43 +0000Jeff McGeeJeff McGeemarvindogmedia@gmail.comHow did your favorite TV show start out?falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allow-me-to-explain--58097752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58097752Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:07:55 +0000Jeff McGeeJust an update on what's going on around these here parts.83falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-iron-fist--56919765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56919765Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:15:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThe gang stays on the Marvel train, but they almost jumped off this time. Iron Fist is....you know what, you should probably just listen. It's one of those shows, folks.2730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-vicious--56919753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56919753Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThe gang is back on the Britcoms! This time out, they discuss a little-known show called Vicious. It's strainge that it's little-known becuase it starts Derek Jacobi and Ian McKellen!!!! So you know it's gonna be great. But how great? Listen and find out!1918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-luke-cage--56399123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56399123Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeHe's got Power, Man. I apologize for that pun, especially since a lot of you won't even get it. This time out, the gang dives back into Marvel television with Luke Cage! What happens with the villain is the most interesting character? Listen and find out!2827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-newhart--56399122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56399122Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Jeff McGeeMore Bob is always better right? We think so. After the Television Classic that was The Bob Newhart Show, the Buttoned Down Mind struck again with Newhart in 1982. Did Bob manage to catch lightning in a bottle twice? Probably. Listen and find out!2125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-jessica-jones--54007963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54007963Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeWe continue or discussion of the Marvel TV universe with the second Netflix show, Jessica Jones. It has a vastly different tone than Daredevil. Does it work for our crew? Listen and find out!3235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-alf--54007959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54007959Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeYo Willie! It's everyone's favorite alien from the '80s! No, not that one, the one from TV. No, Mork was in the '70s. We're talking about ALF! Does this show hold up, or has its humor passed it's prime? Listen and find out!2667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-daredevil--54007956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54007956Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeWe're back! After our extended hiatus we continue or Marvel Television series with the first Netflix show, Daredevil! Did this series help us see the MCU with a different set of eyes, or are we just blinded to our love of the material? Listen and find...3105falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-ll-be-back-soon-pinky-swear--53276100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53276100Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:52:56 +0000Jeff McGee56falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-good-times--52415839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52415839Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThis episode is DYNOMITE!!!! Yeah, we really did have to. It's a spinoff of a spinoff!!! What kind of sorcery is this?? Unfortunately, Maude is not readily available to stream, so we had to skip over the 3rd All In the Family spinoff in favor of that...2729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-agent-carter--52415833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52415833Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:00:01 +0000Jeff McGeeOur discussion of the Marvel television universe continues with Agent Carter. Why did thsi show not last any longer than it did? Should it have? Will these questions ever get answered? Listen and find out!2659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-the-jeffersons--52415816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52415816Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThe Norman Lear-A-Thon continues with the first spinoff of All In The Family: The Jeffersons! How does this show compare to it's parent program? Well, it ran longer, and at least one of the hosts finds it to be a better show. Listen and find out who!2250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-announcement--52330237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52330237Mon, 02 Jan 2023 03:21:30 +0000Jeff McGee33falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d--51481103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51481103Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:00:01 +0000Jeff McGeeHere at the Pilot Episode, we love acronyms, so listen to this show ASAP and PDQ you'll find you're having a good time. If you like Marvel movies, that is. Settle in folks, you're in for a trip!2499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-all-in-the-family--51481073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51481073Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:20:01 +0000Jeff McGeeStifle yaself and listen to the dingbats discuss everyone's favorite bigot, Archie Bunker. ALL IN THE FAMILY was groundbreaking television, but was it funny? Listen and find out!3186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-evil--51086698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51086698Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's time to get spooky! The crew tries to exorcise some demons as they review EVIL!!! Come get scared with us!!2435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-brooklyn-nine-nine--50764601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50764601Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeIn the grand tradition of Barney Miller comes Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a workplace comedy set in a police station. It's got a VERY loyal following, but is that following deserved? And is Andy Samberg ever likeable? Listen and find out!2341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-resident-alien--50606895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50606895Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeIs there anything that Alan Tudyk can't do? I'm sure there is, but we haven't found it yet. The crew discusses his latest triumph as the lead on Resident Alien, a quirky show that we had a lot of fun watching. And you'll have a lot of fun listening to...2391falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-announcement--50220421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50220421Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeDon't worry, we'll be back!58falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-shoresy--50220338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50220338Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat are we talkin' about this week? Well, this HAH?!?!...This week we're talkin' Shoresy, eh! The Letterkenny spinoff that's taking the world by storm! How does the show stack up to its predecessor? Listen and find out!1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-blue-bloods--50021001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50021001Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeAre there more cops on TV than in real life? There might be if Blue Bloods is to be believed. But is it believable? Listen and find out how Tom Selleck's latest act is wearing.2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-corner-gas--49865752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49865752Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThe gang heads north of the border again to discuss a wonderful show called Corner Gas. Jeff describes it as "Exactly what I think of when I hear the term 'Canadian Sitcom'" and that's a good thing. Enjoy!1982falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-top-5-tv-parents--49542246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49542246Tue, 10 May 2022 12:05:02 +0000Jeff McGeeWow! 100 episodes! If we were a TV show we'd be ready for syndication! But we aren't, so we'll just say thank you for sticking with us this long! To celebrate, the crew decided to list their top 5 TV Parents. Listen and see if you agree with their...3086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-lie-to-me--49542244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49542244Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:05:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThere are a LOT of crime procedurals out there, so it's not surprising when one gets lost in the shuffle. What IS surprising is when a show as good as Lie To Me is one of the lost. Tim Roth plays a human lie detector. Can you tell if the hosts are...2438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-letterkenny--49220672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49220672Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:08 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out the crew travels north of the border to discuss that Canadian phenomenon LETTERKENNY! Jeff is a newbie to the show, but he's guided by Cory and Regina who are experts. Is the show too polite for America? Listen and find out!2311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-castle--49220660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49220660Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's Murder, She Wrote meets Moonlighting! Only better! At least 1/3 of the crew thinks so. Which 2/3 disagrees? Listen and find out which of the team wasn't charmed by Nathan Fillion's antics as a mystery writer who "assists" the NYPD in murder cases!2699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-party-down--48886785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48886785Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeAre We Having Fun Yet!?!?!?! YES WE ARE! The crew sits down to discuss a show that they all love. In fact, anyone who sees it loves it, but not many people have seen it. We're hoping to change that as we hip you to the genius of Party Down! If you're...2401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-the-shield--48806611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48806611Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's gritty, it's grimy, it's visceral, it's violent, it's THE SHIELD! The crew decided to depress themselves and discuss this groundbreaking police drama for you, our dear listeners. Was it worth the wallowing? Listen and find out!3036falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-futurama--47797957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797957Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeNone of us could believe we had never discussed this show before, because it's a favorite of all 3 hosts! Futurama is, quite simply, one of the best animated series ever produced. It's smart, funny, and it has a lot of heart. Still on the fence?...2250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-the-x-files-redux--47798044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47798044Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeThis show is so great, we wanted to review it twice! Actually, only Jeff is reviewing it a second time. This was the second show we ever discussed, way back before Cory and Regina joined up. It's one of their favorite shows as well, so we thought...3472falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-raising-hope--47797945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797945Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:01 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, the crew turns the traditional family sitcom on its ear. Again. But this time, there's no laugh track. Raising Hope was created by Greg Garcia, of My Name Is Earl fame. Can this show rise to the level of THAT terrific series? Only one...2688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-9-1-1-lone-star--47393146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47393146Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeJeff got really excited when he thought this week's show was a spinoff of Spaceballs, and was sorely disappointed to learn it was....something else. How do three Texas natives feel about the representation of their state and state capital in relation...2848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-only-murders-in-the-building--47022081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47022081Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:00:18 +0000Jeff McGeeWe go a little modern this time out as we review Hulu's new offering, Only Murders In The Building. We decided to do this because we all LOVE the show and think you should be watching. So go watch already! Then come back and see if you think what we...2522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-9-1-1--47022072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47022072Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:00:08 +0000Jeff McGee911 is what Jeff will be dialing by the end of this episode, he was so traumatized by what he saw. Regina thinks it's the bee's knees and Cory...well, we aren't sure WHAT Cory thinks. But really, are we ever? See what the Los Angeles first-responders...3403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-our-favorite-halloween-episodes--46016907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46016907Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's our favorite time of year! The time of spooks, goblins, witches, and special Halloween-themed episodes! The crew discusses their favorite spooky eps and hopefully introduce you to a few you haven't seen before!2542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-ted-lasso--45822945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45822945Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:05:09 +0000Jeff McGeeSome people are just too pure for this world. Thankfully, Ted Lasso is still here anyway. The Pilot Episode discusses their first Apple Plus series with this charming show starring Jason Sudeikis. Are they disarmed by his homespun wisdom? Listen and...2503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-the-rookie--45822944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45822944Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:05:12 +0000Jeff McGeeAny Fillion is good Fillion, and The Rookie is no exception. Nathan Fillion's latest television venture is heading into its fourth season with no signs of slowing down, so The Pilot Episode crew thought it was time to discuss it. Are they won over by...3185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-what-we-do-in-the-shadows--45376895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45376895Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:13 +0000Jeff McGeeMockumentaries are all the rage on TV right now, so do we really need another one? If that other one is What We Do In The Shadows the answer is YES, YES WE DO. The team thoroughly enjoyed this week's topic, and we hope you will enjoy the show as much...2692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-announcement--45828110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45828110Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:15 +0000Jeff McGeeRegina has a quick announcement for you!27falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-smallville--45376893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45376893Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeSuperman's origin story is well-known. However, his awkward teenage years are where the fun REALLY is, right? You might not think so, but you might be wrong. The Pilot Episode crew reviews the first episode of Smallville, sometimes known as "Dawson's...4018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-it-s-always-sunny-in-philadelphia--45376892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45376892Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:16 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, the crew reviews the first episode of the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history. Yes, you read that correctly. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has been running for more seasons than any other live-action sitcom...2592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-the-a-team--44633931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44633931Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:15 +0000Jeff McGeeI pity the fool who misses this episode! Sorry, we had to. We're VERY excited to discuss this pilot. The A-Team is one of Jeff AND Regina's favorite shows, so expect lots of backstory and even more trivia than usual. We love it when a podcast comes...3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-wings--44086423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44086423Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:00:16 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's Taxi at an airport! Except, maybe not as good....or is it? This show lasted 172 episodes, and the crew spends some time trying to determine exactly how this happened when the show is widely regarded as the definition of mediocre. What say you?...2446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-hill-street-blues--44086418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44086418Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:03 +0000Jeff McGeeThis is one of the most celebrated shows of all-time, at least from a critical perspective. Has it held up since it's original airing in the 1980s? That really depends on your mindset, which is VERY apparent based on the discussion you're about to...4573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-the-goldbergs--43674886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43674886Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:04 +0000Jeff McGeeAh, the '80s. The best decade ever? The best decade EVER! And The Goldbergs lives there, so naturally it's one of Jeff's favorites. What about Cory and Regina? Are they as in love with the sitcom about the most dysfunctionally functional family to...2382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-bones--43569914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43569914Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:09 +0000Jeff McGeeANOTHER Procedural?? Nah, this isn't just ANY other procedural, this is BONES! Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz have undeniable chemistry, so the show lasted over a decade! Was this quality and chemistry evident from the jump? Only one way to know...3173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-taxi--43569909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43569909Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:19 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat does a yellow light mean? We don't know yet, because that joke didn't happen until a later season. Taxi is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time. Is this reputation earned? And is it earned from the first episode? Listen and...2275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-criminal-minds--42685139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42685139Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:21 +0000Jeff McGeeYou know what's fun to do right at bedtime? Watch a dark police procedural about serial killers! At least that's what SEEMS to happen with people who watch Criminal Minds! Jeff has never seen the show, but Cory and Regina are well-versed. Who's...3395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-designing-women--42685138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42685138Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:05 +0000Jeff McGeeI do declare, The Pilot Episode is known for its Southern Hospitality, ain't it? No? Well, the Sugarbaker design firm certainly is! Or ARE they? Listen and find out if The Pilot Episode crew was charmed by the southern wiles of these debutantes, or if...2218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-chuck--42685136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42685136Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeNerd Alert!! As if you needed to be told that this is a show for nerds, but this is REALLY a show for nerds. Chuck takes nerd/geek culture and blends it with James Bond-esque action for a martini that is both shaken AND stirred to perfection! Do the...3237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-community--42247076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42247076Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:16 +0000Jeff McGeeThe Pilot Episode crew goes back to school this week to discuss Community! It's a favorite of all 3 hosts, so they're excited to bring this discussion to you. Does the show still get an A, or is it going to summer school? Listen and find out!2507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-psych--42149657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42149657Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:00:13 +0000Jeff McGeeEverybody got their pineapple? We're VERY excited about this show because we're all HUGE fans of Psych! One of USA's most popular original shows, Jeff has the whole series almost memorized. Does it hold up to repeat viewings? Or even one? Listen and...3157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-a-pilot-episode-christmas--42149651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42149651Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:00:14 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's the most wonderful time of the year! And the crew at The Pilot Episode wanted to share their favorite holiday-themed episodes with you! So join us for a trip down the halls of Christmases long, long ago and a Happy Holiday to all of you! Thank...2678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-the-mary-tyler-moore-show--41408410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41408410Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:00:10 +0000Jeff McGeeAh, the '70s, when women could finally break free of the bonds of the patriarchy, but only if they lived in Minneapolis. I think I may have missed the point of the show, but that doesn't mean The Pilot Episode crew did! Listen in as they discuss one...2981falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-farscape--41408405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41408405Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:00:12 +0000Jeff McGeeThese aren't Muppets in space, don't call them Muppets or Cory will get angry, and you wouldn't like him when he's angry...These are Henson Shop Creatures, thank you very much, and they're in outer space! In the late '90s, Canada gifted us with...2763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-the-dick-van-dyke-show--40737683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40737683Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:00:09 +0000Jeff McGeeThe crew goes back in time further than they ever have before to discuss 1961's pilot of The Dick Van Dyke Show. This will be the true test of how well comedy holds up over time, as this show is 59 years old as of this recording!!! That's almost 60!!!...2438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-crossover-episode-star-wars-splash-page-interviews-the-creators-of-claptrap--41645209
Alas the magazine has become a reprint vehicle nowadays, the victim of downsizing and budget cuts. Lost amid this change? Mad's adaptation and satirical take on "The Rise of Skywalker," leaving completists bereft of one final story.

But not for long. Tom Richmond and Desmond Devlin, both of whom charted years working for Mad, have undertaken an IndieGogo project -- Claptrap -- (https://bit.ly/2HCz3lk) that aims to expand upon Mad's vast library of film takedowns by adapting several films that, at the time, were overlooked or ignored.

We sat down with the pair to discuss what it was like being a part of Mad, what prompted the IndieGogo and just how rich a vein "The Rise of Skywalker" was for a new version of "Mad Goes to the Movies."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645209Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:06 +0000Jeff McGeeThere was a time when you'd open up the latest issue of Mad magazine and find a wickedly written and cleverly illustrated parody of big-time Hollywood blockbusters, including eight of the nine Skywalker Saga films. Alas the magazine has become a...
Alas the magazine has become a reprint vehicle nowadays, the victim of downsizing and budget cuts. Lost amid this change? Mad's adaptation and satirical take on "The Rise of Skywalker," leaving completists bereft of one final story.

But not for long. Tom Richmond and Desmond Devlin, both of whom charted years working for Mad, have undertaken an IndieGogo project -- Claptrap -- (https://bit.ly/2HCz3lk) that aims to expand upon Mad's vast library of film takedowns by adapting several films that, at the time, were overlooked or ignored.

We sat down with the pair to discuss what it was like being a part of Mad, what prompted the IndieGogo and just how rich a vein "The Rise of Skywalker" was for a new version of "Mad Goes to the Movies."]]>2187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-the-blacklist--40581661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40581661Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:12 +0000Jeff McGeeDid James Spader's acting get better as his hairline receded? Or did it just take some of the best television writing in history to bring out his star power? From his turn on The Practice and then Boston Legal, we knew the man could act. However, we...3004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-married-with-children--40581658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40581658Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:00:17 +0000Jeff McGeeWhen you think about TV institutions, Al and Peg Bundy are not really a couple that automatically spring to mind. However, Married...With Children is one of the longer-running sitcoms in television history. How did a show that was a lightning rod for...2507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-person-of-interest--40130654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40130654Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:17 +0000Jeff McGeeSomeone is ALWAYS watching you...That's the premise of the show we're discussing this time around! Person of Interest was an insanely well-received show that got cancelled because...well, you'll have to listen and find out. It's one of Regina's...3341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-just-shoot-me--34152271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34152271Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:15 +0000Jeff McGeeSome sitcoms have an unearned reputation for being trite and simplistic and going for the lowest-common-denominator when it comes to humor. Just Shoot Me is not one of those shows. To find out what that means, you'll have to listen as the crew...2395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-alias--34152227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34152227Tue, 01 Sep 2020 13:00:05 +0000Jeff McGeeWigs! And Kicks! Action! And Deception! Is anyone REALLY who they say they are? You know I forgot where I was going with this, but the point is that we're talking about ALIAS on this latest episode! This is a show with a tremendous reputation. Does...3463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mini-announcement-very-mini--40182822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40182822Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:00:04 +0000Jeff McGeeJust a heads-up about a short break we're taking to recoup! See you in September!28falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-episode-talking-toys-with-taylor-jeff-episode-94-sun-man--39990265
Diversity is not a bad thing. Period. This month, the guys talk about a small line from the mid-80s that was born out of a mother's desire to give her son toys that looked like him and his friends. It was a terrific toy line, but very short-lived. Taylor has suggested that Mattel might take a page out of this toy line for their new Masters Of The Universe Origins line, and Jeff thinks it's a good idea! Listen and and find out just how cool these figures were, and why the guys think they deserve another look

Click to sign Taylor's petition: https://www.change.org/p/mattel-produce-sun-man-figures-with-masters-of-the-universe-origins-toys?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=1d44d680-c716-11ea-ba9f-773e838c27c6

Don’t forget our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/marvindogmedia]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39990265Sun, 02 Aug 2020 16:00:17 +0000Jeff McGeeThe message of this week's show is important to MarvinDog Media, so we wanted everyone who listens to MarvinDog Media shows to have a chance to hear it. Diversity is not a bad thing. Period. This month, the guys talk about a small line from the...
Diversity is not a bad thing. Period. This month, the guys talk about a small line from the mid-80s that was born out of a mother's desire to give her son toys that looked like him and his friends. It was a terrific toy line, but very short-lived. Taylor has suggested that Mattel might take a page out of this toy line for their new Masters Of The Universe Origins line, and Jeff thinks it's a good idea! Listen and and find out just how cool these figures were, and why the guys think they deserve another look

Click to sign Taylor's petition: https://www.change.org/p/mattel-produce-sun-man-figures-with-masters-of-the-universe-origins-toys?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=1d44d680-c716-11ea-ba9f-773e838c27c6

Don’t forget our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/marvindogmedia]]>3200falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-family-matters--27715931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27715931Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:07 +0000Jeff McGeeDid I do that? Got any cheese? Ok, we're done. Thankfully, Steve Urkell did not show up in the first episode of Family Matters. Is the show better for it? The crew spends some time debating that, and it ended up being a good discussion. Listen for...3028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-the-west-wing--27715801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27715801Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:09 +0000Jeff McGeeHail to the Chief! Or at least to Martin Sheen! This time out, the crew dives into the world of politics with The West Wing. It's one of the most acclaimed shows of all time, so of course Jeff has never seen it. And of course Cory has seen all of it....3310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-perfect-strangers--27715706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27715706Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:08 +0000Jeff McGeeDid Regina love Perfect Strangers? Don't Be Ridiculous! Ok, not that we got THAT out of the way, the crew actually did enjoy this 80's sitcom with the catchphrase that wouldn't stop. How MUCH did they enjoy it? Listen and find out!3037falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-dollhouse--27715637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27715637Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:00:13 +0000Jeff McGeeOur Joss Whedon series comes to an end (for now) with his least-heralded work: Dollhouse. Cory LOVES this show. Did Regina and Jeff share his enthusiasm, or would they prefer a mind-wipe and new personalities? Listen and find out!3495falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-the-bob-newhart-show--25621703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25621703Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:00:04 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out the crew discusses a show that might as well be called The Earth Tone Show. Seriously, there's a LOT of brown and khaki in this show. But that doesn't mean it's not great! In fact, this is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, The Bob...3373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-firefly--24857128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24857128Tue, 19 May 2020 12:00:02 +0000Jeff McGeeYou can't take the sky from me....or my microphone!!! The crew gets all shiny about another Joss Whedon series, Firefly! This short-lived series is one of the most beloved creations of the early 21st century. Listen in and find out why!6018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-mash--24172453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24172453Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:13 +0000Jeff McGeeYou know what's funny? War! You know what's funnier? People getting so injured in war that they require surgery! Wait...what? Yeah, that's what Jeff thought, too. Turns out, you CAN find humor in dark places, as evidenced by one of the most celebrated...3903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-angel--23490018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23490018Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:00:09 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's another spinoff!!! But this time, it's a SERIOUS spinoff. A dark, brooding, emo spinoff. It's ANGEL!!! How did the crew feel about Joss Whedon's second trip into the ever-expanding Buffyverse? Was it too dark for its own good? Listen and find out!!3881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-family-guy--22842503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22842503Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:00:10 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, the crew decided to discuss a show with a little less drama than Buffy: Family Guy! You can't get much sillier or play with lower stakes than a show with a talking dog and tons of fart jokes. And yet, our fearless trio manages to have a...3437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-buffy-the-vampire-slayer--22217861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22217861Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:00:10 +0000Jeff McGeeIt's about time! The Pilot Episode crew has been waiting for this show for a long time, and we're excited to finally bring it to you! Buffy is Cory's favorite show of all time, and it's in the top 10 (maybe top 7) for both Regina and Jeff, so you can...5014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-frasier--21866343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21866343Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:21 +0000Jeff McGeeDon't call it a comeback! Actually, you CAN call it a comeback. After almost 5 years away, The Pilot Episode is making a triumphant return! Cory and Jeff are back with their new co-host Regina Davis to make you laugh and maybe help you learn a little...4285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmy-awards-special-2015--17893710http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=274Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:17:15 +0000Jeff McGeeIt’s that time again! Cory and Jeff discuss the 2015 Emmy nominations and give their predictions for the winners, as well as who they think SHOULD win. The good news: Jeff has actually SEEN some of the shows this year!2240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-rescue-me--17893716http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=271Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:37:40 +0000Jeff McGeeAnother episode, another Denis Leary joint. This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss Denis Leary’s second series, Rescue Me. It’s a bit of a departure for Leary, as the show is a serious drama sprinkled with dark comedy. As you … Continue reading →3313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-the-job--17893721http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=265Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:37:18 +0000Jeff McGeeEverybody knows Denis Leary had a hit TV show called “Rescue Me” in the 00’s. Did you know he had ANOTHER show in the early oughts? Neither did Cory. So it’s time to introduce yourself to The Job, a police … Continue reading →2597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-moone-boy--17893724http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=262Thu, 18 Jun 2015 05:09:10 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat’s better than an imaginary friend? Chris O’Dowd being your imaginary friend, that’s what! This time out, Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of Moone Boy, a sitcom created and co-written by Pilot Episode favorite O’Dowd. It’s set in …...2940falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-dinosaurs--17893723http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=259Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:30:48 +0000Jeff McGeeJeff and Cory get downright prehistoric on the latest episode! They go back eons and millenia and decades, even, to discuss the first episode of Dinosaurs! Does Jim Henson’s final sitcom stand the test of time, or is the humor … Continue reading →2915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-the-cosby-show--17893726http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=256Thu, 21 May 2015 03:37:11 +0000Jeff McGeeLet it never be said that MarvinDog Media shies away from controversial subjects! This time out, Cory and Jeff discuss the first episode of the biggest sitcom of the 80s, The Cosby Show. Has the show held up since it … Continue reading →3420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-30-rock--17893725http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=253Thu, 07 May 2015 18:04:34 +0000Jeff McGeeThe Tina Fey marathon continues! Jeff and Cory discuss the first episode of 30 Rock. Was Tina Fey correct in her assertion that this was one of the weakest pilots ever? Listen and find out!2631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memories-of-marvin--17893727http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=250Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:27:37 +0000Jeff McGeeIn case you hadn’t heard, MarvinDog Media had to say “see you soon” to their mascot this week. Marvin led a full life in a short time, and Taylor sat down with Jeff to discuss just how Marvin and Jeff … Continue reading →3117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-45-unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt--17893729http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=247Wed, 08 Apr 2015 23:46:45 +0000Jeff McGeeFemales are strong as hell! And Kimmy Schmidt proves that! Jeff and Cory are back to discuss the Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt! Has Netflix hit another one out of the park? Only one way to find out!3034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-44-home-movies--17893732http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=244Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:03:21 +0000Jeff McGeeWe’re baaaaaa-aaaaack!!!! After a more-than-brief hiatus, Cory and Jeff are back in a big way! To celebrate their triumphant return, they sat down to discuss one of their favorite animated sitcoms, Home Movies. You may have heard of it, you … Continue...2406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-special-edition-getting-to-know-cory--17893728http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=241Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:00:14 +0000Jeff McGeeHey guys, long time, no see. We realized Cory had never had the spotlight on him, and Jeff insisted that he tell us all about himself. So, being Cory, he was more than happy to oblige. Learn a little about … Continue reading →1837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-special-gotham--17893730http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=238Mon, 29 Sep 2014 02:20:22 +0000Jeff McGeeTo ring in the Fall TV season, Cory and Jeff sat down to discuss their most-anticipated new show’s pilot episode: Gotham. Does Batman without Batman work? Or is it a caped crusader shy of working? Listen and find out. Please … Continue reading →2131falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-43-scrubs--17893737http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=235Mon, 18 Aug 2014 04:04:57 +0000Jeff McGeeThis is the most bittersweet Pilot Episode yet. We’re discussing a comedy, but we’re saying goodbye to one of the founders of The Pilot Episode. Josh appears for the last time, so enjoy the Joshy goodness while you can! This … Continue reading →5760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-emmy-special--17893734http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=232Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:18:30 +0000Jeff McGeeAre the networks completely bereft of artistic content? The Emmy voters would have you believe it, base on the 2014 nominations. Is that a fair assessment? And what does this mean for the current landscape? Also, who’s gonna win? Cory … Continue reading →2996falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-the-big-bang-theory--17893735http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=216Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:35:59 +0000Jeff McGeeWe’re back! After an extended hiatus, The Pilot Episode returns to discuss a show that Josh and Cory could NOT be more excited about: The Big Bang Theory. If you read that last sentence in a sarcastic tone, you read … Continue reading →3914falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-the-dukes-of-hazzard--17893746http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=211Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:25:43 +0000Jeff McGeeYeeeeeeeeeeeeee-Haaaaaaaw!!!! YES! It’s finally here, Josh and Cory agreed to discuss Jeff’s favorite, The Dukes of Hazzard! Jeff is VERY excited. Josh and Cory, not so much. But that doesn’t mean the discussion isn’t lively, it just means Jeff has …...6310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-sons-of-anarchy--17893743http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=207Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:48:22 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, The Pilot Episode gets raw, real, and very,very violent. That’s right, it’s another comedy! But seriously, this time we are discussing one of Jeff and Cory’s current favorites, Sons Of Anarchy. DON’T call it a “gang”….it’s a … Continue...5208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-bosom-buddies--17893738http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=204Mon, 24 Feb 2014 01:15:11 +0000Jeff McGeeSo, you think the Brits have cornered the market on men-in-drag comedy? Well think again! In 1980, 2 relative unknowns named Peter Scolari and Tom Hanks starred in a show that sought to tear down the walls of sexism, to … Continue reading →4803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-my-secret-identity--17893740http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=201Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:57:47 +0000Jeff McGeeYou’ll never guess the show we discuss this time! Well, if you read the title, you will have a GOOD guess, but I stand by my joke. Anyway, Josh, Jeff, and Cory take a look at a show from our … Continue reading →4138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-thoughts-on-philip-seymour-hoffman-and-addiction-mostly-addiction--17893741http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=197Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:20:25 +0000Jeff McGeeSome thoughts on Philip Seymour Hoffman and Addiction. Mostly Addiction.824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-the-critic--17893749http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=194Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:37:19 +0000Jeff McGeeIt stinks! Not really, actually it does the exact opposite! This time out, the guys are VERY excited to re-introduce you all to the pilot episode of The Critic! Remember when Jon Lovitz was funny? We do! Plus, we get … Continue reading →5193falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-bulletin-1--17893745http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=192Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:18:54 +0000Jeff McGeeDid you hear? Pilots are dying!!! Well, if Fox has its way, Pilot Season will be a thing of the past. What do our TV experts think of this news? Listen and find out!614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-top-5-tv-theme-songs--17893750http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=189Sun, 05 Jan 2014 21:39:29 +0000Jeff McGeeIt’s yet another Pilot Episode first, kids! This time out, your friends at The Pilot Episode discuss their top 5 favorite TV Theme Songs of all time, complete with song snippets! Listen in and find out how inspired Josh’s list … Continue reading →3651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-talking-toys-christmas-2013-edition-aka-worst-gift-ever--17893748http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=186Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:59:04 +0000Jeff McGeeNo, you aren’t in the wrong place, we have a MarvinDog Media crossover episode! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Jeff loves the holidays, so Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff has to do a holiday show every … Continue reading →2266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-kolchak-the-night-stalker--17893751http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=183Tue, 10 Dec 2013 01:10:23 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, The Pilot Episode goes back. WAY back. Back to a simpler time, a time that even predates Cory: 1974. The late, great Darren McGavin was a leading man back then, and he carried a series for a … Continue reading →5417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-clerks-the-4th-episode-the-one-that-aired-first-but-wasn-t-really-supposed-to-but-it-did-so-we-re-discussing-it--17893752http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=180Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:34:10 +0000Jeff McGeeJudge Reinhold as an actual Judge?!?! BRILLIANT! This time out, The Pilot Episode revisits Clerks The Animated Series to discuss the episode that actually AIRED first. In this case, it’s Episode 4, in which Dante gets taken to court by … Continue...3927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-clerks--17893755http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=177Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:39:49 +0000Jeff McGeeThe voice of a generation (or at least the voice of a generation of slackers and fat guys), Kevin Smith brought his cult hit “Clerks” to television in animated form back at the turn of the century. It did not … Continue reading →4651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-the-wire--17893758http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=174Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:31:49 +0000Jeff McGeeAfter last time’s VERY serious episode, we decide to go a little lighter this time, so we’re discussing an opus about drugs, violence, police corruption, and murder. That’s right, we’re talking about The Wire! If you haven’t watched this show, …...4755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-law-order-svu--17893757http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=171Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:16:29 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, it gets a little heavy on The Pilot Episode. We are discussing the first episode of the first Law & Order spinoff, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. This show deals almost exclusively with sexual assault cases. … Continue reading →5580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-breaking-bad--17893756http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=164Sun, 22 Sep 2013 17:18:00 +0000Jeff McGeeA friend of mine recently said “All actors want to be Daniel Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis wants to be Brian Cranston.” After watching the pilot episode of Breaking Bad, we’re inclined to agree. Seriously. If you haven’t seen it, stop reading … Continue...5563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-5-sleepy-hollow--17893760http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=162Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:54:25 +0000Jeff McGeeI told you we’d do it! Don’t lose your heads, it’s just a Pilot Episode Special Edition!!! We watched the premier of the new Fox series Sleepy Hollow. Did the show knock us out like Rip Van Winkle, or did … Continue reading →4969falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-whites--17893759http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=159Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:14:14 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this day and age, it’s nice to know that race relations have come so far that we can all enjoy a show called “Whites.” It’s also good to know that Jeff is still very confused about why it’s called … Continue reading →3803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-law-order-part-2-everybody-s-favorite-bagman--17893762http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=156Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:48:30 +0000Jeff McGeeWhen is a Pilot Episode NOT a Pilot Episode? That’s a great question. This week our intrepid podcasters attempt to answer that question. Join Cory, Jeff, and Josh as they discuss the Law & Order episode that was MEANT to … Continue reading →4791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-law-order--17893766http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=151Mon, 29 Jul 2013 01:25:11 +0000Jeff McGeeDUH-Duh!! This time out, we bring the Law, then we bring the Order. In THAT order. Ok, that was an awful joke, I apologize, but I do NOT apologize for this episode, as your friends at The Pilot Episode open … Continue reading →5003falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-wiseguy--17893764http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=148Mon, 15 Jul 2013 02:28:35 +0000Jeff McGeeYo! It’s time for  your friends at The Pilot Episode to go undercover and become made men with the…um…Atlantic City mafia?  That’s right, it’s time for WISEGUY! This groundbreaking series doesn’t get much love from today’s viewers, but is it …...4600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-lost--17893769http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=144Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:31:06 +0000Jeff McGeeTime to get LOST! Yeah, I know, but I had to make that joke, right? We thought about making this a 2-parter, but just couldn’t bear to break it up, so enjoy our epic-est show yet as the Josh takes … Continue reading →6406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-the-it-crowd-american-style--17893765http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=140Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:19:31 +0000Jeff McGeeSo what happens when you take something great and try to do it with a different accent? Well…it’s seldom good, that’s for sure. If you want proof, look no further than this edition of The Pilot Episode.  This time out, … Continue reading →3424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-special-arrested-development-season-4--17893767http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=138Thu, 30 May 2013 03:22:28 +0000Jeff McGeeThere’s always money in the banana stand. And thanks to Netflix, there’s new Arrested Development to watch! After Jeff and Josh discussed the pilot episode of the Ron Howard-narrated modern classic, they thought it would be fun to take a … Continue...1422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-the-it-crowd--17893768http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=135Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:56 +0000Jeff McGeeHave you tried turning it off and back on again? If not, then you may have missed out on one of the greatest british sitcoms in the history of Britain or sitcoms! This time out, we finish up our Graham … Continue reading →3653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-black-books--17893777http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=132Mon, 06 May 2013 03:00:51 +0000Jeff McGeeAnd it’s part 2 of our Graham Linehan trilogy (and part 3 of our Britcom series, but who’s counting?)!!! This time out, your fearless hosts discuss Black Books starring and co-created by Dylan Moran with Mr. Linehan. Will this literate … Continue...3083falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-father-ted--17893770http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=129Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:07:28 +0000Jeff McGeeWe had so much fun with our last Britcom, we decided to do it again! This marks the beginning of our Graham Linehan series, as we take a look at the 3 most popular Britcoms created by Mr. Linehan in … Continue reading →2719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-spaced--17893773http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=123Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:53:30 +0000Jeff McGeeShaun of the Dead. Hot Fuzz. Paul. It ALL starts HERE. This time out, the guys tackle their first Britcom as they discuss SPACED, the pop-culture extravaganza directed by Edgar Wright and written by Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson. Are … Continue...3395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-it-s-garry-shandling-s-show--17893772http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=120Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:44:51 +0000Jeff McGeeWould you listen to a podcast about a podcast? Well, this time out, we’re watching a sitcom about a sitcom! It’s Metariffic! After our foray into talk shows last week, we are dialing back the clock to revisit Garry Shandling’s … Continue reading →2978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-the-larry-sanders-show--17893774http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=118Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:53:16 +0000Jeff McGee“So, it’s a show about a show? Sort of. Actually, that’s exactly what it is. You know what, just watch it.” – that’s how Josh explained The Larry Sanders Show to Jeff. Not really, but it MIGHT have gone something … Continue reading →3457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-wonder-years--17893783http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=114Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:55:19 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat would you think if I sang out of tune? Would you even care enough to tell me? Sure you would. And this time out, the guys at The Pilot Episode care enough to tell you EXACTLY what they think … Continue reading →5633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-freaks-geeks--17893782http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=110Mon, 04 Feb 2013 01:05:29 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, Cory gets his first wish granted: He requested that The Pilot Episode tackled the cult hit Freaks and Geeks. Jeff had never seen Freaks & Geeks. Jeff now LOVES Freaks & Geeks. If you’ve seen the show, … Continue reading →4630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-cheers--17893780http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=107Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:32:59 +0000Jeff McGeeNORM! That’s right, kids! This time around, The Pilot Episode goes to a place where everybody knows your name, and they’re USUALLY glad you came. “Cheers” has been a much-beloved and well-respected sitcom since it debuted in 1982, but was … Continue...3483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-very-special-pilot-episode-christmas--17893781http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=103Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:27:32 +0000Jeff McGeeThat’s right kids, with Santa’s visit just around the corner, the guys at The Pilot Episode have a special treat for everyone on the “Nice” list! We present A Pilot Episode Christmas! It’s a short little story about 3 guys … Continue reading →714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-sliders--17893785http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=101Sun, 09 Dec 2012 20:07:26 +0000Jeff McGeeThis time out, the Pilot Episode boys leap, um, I mean, “slide” on into the first episode of the Jerry O’Connell series “Sliders”!!!! Listen in and find out if John Rhys Davies can out-act anyone on the planet, and listen … Continue reading →4303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-heroes--17893791http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=97Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:56:25 +0000Jeff McGeeLook! Inside your speakers! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, actually it’s just Jeff, Josh, and Cory, but THIS time out, they’re talking about real-live superheroes in the pilot episode of HEROES!!! Listen in and hear Jeff work his … Continue reading →4985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-charles-in-charge--17893786http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=94Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:20:22 +0000Jeff McGeeThere’s a new boy in the neighborhood….actually it’s still the same 3 guys from last time. This time out Jeff, Josh, and Cory dissect a pillar of pop culture, a touchstone of television history, a sitcom of epic proportions. That’s … Continue reading →3192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-quantum-leap--17893787http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=90Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:42:47 +0000Jeff McGeeBIG NEWS this time folks! Your fearless hosts are joined by a VERY special guest, CORY! Together, our brave trio dives into the first episode of Quantum Leap, arguably one of the greatest sci-fi shows of all time! Listen in … Continue reading →4536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-10-seinfeld--17893788http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=86Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:18:19 +0000Jeff McGeeWhat is the deal??? This time out, the guys watched the pilot episode of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time: Seinfeld! Did The Seinfeld Chronicles give us a taste of the Seinfeldian goodness that would come later? Listen … Continue reading →2946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-special-2-robbers-and-robots--17893789http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=83Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:00:27 +0000Jeff McGeeIt’s another VERY special Pilot Episode! I know, I know, we spoil you, we really do. This time around, it’s Jeff who is going on the “Endless Quest” adventure, and Josh will be choosing the paths that the story takes. … Continue reading →1814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-episode-special-1-villains-of-volturnus--17893790http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=78Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:00:12 +0000Jeff McGeeThat’s right, boys and girls, it’s a VERY special Pilot Episode! In this edition, you will hear Josh read an “Endless Quest” adventure, and Jeff will determine the paths that Josh’s story will take. Where will they end up? There’s … Continue reading →2004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-9-dungeons-dragons--17893792http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=75Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:24:36 +0000Jeff McGeeIt’s another Pilot Episode first! This time around, the guys discuss a Saturday morning cartoon, the short-lived Dungeons & Dragons from 1983! It’s fitting that this is being released so close to Halloween, since it seems to have scared Jeff …...2537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-8-that-80-s-show--17893795http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=71Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:16:02 +0000Jeff McGeeWell folks, we have a first: A pilot episode that is so awful that Josh AND Jeff both agree that it’s dreck. BUT that doesn’t mean their discussion is bad! Far from it, listen in and hear the guys rip … Continue reading →2770falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-7-that-70-s-show--17893793http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=68Sun, 09 Sep 2012 22:21:12 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode, Josh and Jeff go back in time to a simpler, more innocent time. Well, at least back to a time with more bell bottom jeans and Farrah hair. That’s right, this time your … Continue reading →3013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-6-simon-simon--17893799http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=65Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:59:45 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode, travel back in time to the early 80’s as Josh and Jeff discuss the first episode of Simon & Simon starring Jameson Parker and Gerald McRaney. Listen and be amazed at just how … Continue reading →3762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-5-arrested-development--17893794http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=60Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:08:50 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode Josh and Jeff tackle the most recent show so far, Arrested Development. Listen in and find out if Josh is really an elitist blowhard, or if he just expects more from his media.2669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-4-night-court--17893798http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=42Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:17:47 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode, the guys discuss another of Jeff’s favorite shows, Night Court! Listen in and find out which character Jeff was often compared to during his awkward teenage years.2827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-3-king-of-the-hill--17893797http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=37Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:44:16 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode, our hosts discuss one of Jeff’s all-time favorites, King of the Hill. Listen in and find out just why that boy ain’t right, and hear Josh show off his vocabulary.2471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-2-the-x-files--17893800http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=20Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:21:52 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this edition of The Pilot Episode, our fearless leaders dive into the 1993 premiere episode of one of Josh’s favorite shows, The X Files. Listen in, and find out the precise moment in history when large glasses were sexy.2701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pilot-episode-1-airwolf--17893801http://marvindogmedia.com/pilotepisodepodcast/?p=6Tue, 05 Jun 2012 01:34:09 +0000Jeff McGeeIn this episode, Josh and Jeff discuss the first episode of the greatest show to ever star a helicopter: AIRWOLF! Listen in and find out if Jan-Michael Vincent’s laconic portrayal of Stringfellow Hawke can make up for Ernest Borgnine’s casual …...3361falsefull