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Pilot Fighters

Pilot Fighters

By Ian Fisher & Rockland Pickard

Every week comedians Ian Fisher and Rockland Derek discuss the first episode of a tv show with a guest. Sitcoms, dramas, game shows, every CSI spinoff… they’re watching them all. Which shows will be worth binging? Listen to find out!
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Pilot FightersJan 12, 2022

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Eastbound & Down

Eastbound & Down

The fighters are back with their first episode from the new mobile podcast studio to talk about the HBO comedy Eastbound and Down. They also discuss a little NBA trade rumours, Emmy nominations, and read fan mail. Plus they play a game where they guess which celebrity cameos are more expensive. Don't miss it! Music by HOAX

Jul 21, 202201:05:12
Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso

We did it. We watched the Grammy winning Jason Sudeikis d Apple TV sensation Ted Lasso. We also talked about flight simulators, learning sports through playing video games and then we play a IMDB themed guessing game towards the end. Listen now!

Jun 29, 202259:51
Obi Wan Kenobi

Obi Wan Kenobi

We're back! The fighters sit down to talk about the new Disney + Star Wars show Obi Wan Kenobi. It's been a couple weeks since the last episode so the fighters are a little goofy when Rockland calls in remotely from vacation. They talk about crying babies on planes, Lego and lost billions. It's a weird one! It's a fun one! Check it out now!

Jun 22, 202201:00:38
Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers

Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers

The fighters sit down to talk about the 1988 original cartoon of Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers. They also chat about their childhoods, meeting a famous Canadian comedian on a plane, Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers and then they play a game where Ian tries to guess menu items from a random family restaurant in Wisconsin. 

May 25, 202258:23
The Masked Singer with Joseph Brooks Organ

The Masked Singer with Joseph Brooks Organ

Musician Joseph Brooks Organ (https://josephbrooksorganmoves.bandcamp.com/album/tape) joins the fighters to talk about the world wide sensation The Masked Singer. But first, host Rockland Derek battles an excruciating migraine to start the show, as Ian and Joe try to guide him back to the light. Don't miss it!

May 18, 202201:28:57
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

The fighters talk about Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Larry David. They also talk about basketball playoffs, their first cars, driving stick and having broken scales in their houses. It's a fun one!

Music by HOAX

May 04, 202201:20:18
Big Mouth with Patrick Murray

Big Mouth with Patrick Murray

The fighters sit down with actor comedian Patrick Murray to watch Netflix's Big Mouth co created by Nick Kroll. They mostly chat about being teenage boys and exactly what you think that means, plus they play a game where they try to pair animals with their Big Mouths. It's a fun one! Don't miss it!

Apr 27, 202201:08:60
Ben Stiller's Severance

Ben Stiller's Severance

We chat about the new Apple TV +  show Severance starring Adam Scott and Directed by Ben Stiller. We also talk about Ian's cowardly habits, previous jobs we had, and music from the early 2000s.

Apr 20, 202255:53
Moon Knight

Moon Knight

We chat about the new MCU show Moon Knight, now streaming on Disney plus! We talk about Marvel, Comics, Oscar Isaac, old digital cameras, hitch hikers and more! 

Apr 13, 202201:05:30
Bel-Air with Scott Yamamura

Bel-Air with Scott Yamamura

The fighters bring back actor comedian Scott Yamamura to talk about the reboot of Will Smith's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Peacock's Bel-Air. They talk about Short King Spring, the Mandela effect and more! Then they play a game called the Fresh "Prints" of Bel-Air. Don't miss it!

Apr 06, 202201:14:20
Winning Time

Winning Time

The fighters talk about the new Adam McKay HBO show Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. They also spend too much time talking about their beloved Toronto Raptors, some fun 1970's Lakers history involving Ian's mom and they play a version of Create an NBA2K Character, but of each other. Don't miss it!

Mar 30, 202201:00:09
New Girl With Isaac Kessler

New Girl With Isaac Kessler

Comedian Isaac Kessler who you may remember from the Alf episode, returns to the cockpit to talk about the pilot of the hit TV sitcom New Girl. The fighters talk about ASMR, speak a little Yiddish and 90's movie trailers. Plus they play a celebrity age guessing game. Don't miss it!

Mar 16, 202201:14:39
The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

The boys are back in town. Rockland returns from his trip as the fighters take on the pilot of the Larry Sanders Show starring Gary Shandling. They talk about surviving earthquakes, commercial auditions, how the pace of comedy has changed and they even [think] they get hacked halfway through the stream. Check it out now!

Mar 09, 202201:16:39
Sports Show with Norm MacDonald

Sports Show with Norm MacDonald

The fighters breakdown the pilot of Sports Show with Norm MacDonald. As usual they get sidetracked by traumatic memories, chat about sports they love and dive into their obsessions with fellow Canadian comedian Norm MacDonald. Then they play an ill advised digital mini golf game at the end!. Check it out.

Mar 02, 202201:10:53
Archer with Loretta Yu

Archer with Loretta Yu

The fighters sit down with actor Loretta Yu (Blood & Water, the 00zone podcast) to talk about the pilot of the comedy cartoon Archer! They talk about cutting lawns in their youth, theatre school exercises that might make you cringe and even do a few famous cartoon impressions along the way! Check it out now!

Feb 23, 202201:18:19
Deadwood with Kristie Gunter

Deadwood with Kristie Gunter

The fighters sit down with comedian & executive director of the non profit Funnies for Families Kristie Gunter (funniesforfamilies.com) to talk about the western themed HBO drama Deadwood! They talk about riding horses, being the president of Kristie's  4H club, cowboy names, modern slang and T-shirt ideas. Don't miss it!

Feb 16, 202201:24:42
The Farm with AJ Vaage

The Farm with AJ Vaage

The fighters sit down with on again off again friend of the show AJ Vaage (Timberwood, That's So Weird) to talk about Rockland's waning health, how they want their funerals to be, wild animals that police had to euthanize and more. Don't miss it!

Feb 09, 202201:04:58
Nobody's Watching with Carson Gale

Nobody's Watching with Carson Gale

The fighters sit down with actor/comedian Carson Gale to chat about Instagram, laugh tracks, watching comedies in movie theatres, crazy Uber experiences and more! Plus things get interesting as they play a HEAD TO HEAD sitcom ratings game for cold hard cash! Check it out!

Feb 02, 202201:24:28
Jackass with Darcy Davidson

Jackass with Darcy Davidson

The fighters sit down with actor/model Darcy Davidson (@darcydavidson) to discuss the pilot of the prank/stunt show/phenom Jackass! They also talk about activities from their youth they would never try now, what they would do if they had their own prank shows, plus they even get a little nostalgic and dive into fond memories of fast food preparations from simpler times. Don't miss it!

Jan 26, 202201:20:53
Cougar Town with Natalie Metcalfe

Cougar Town with Natalie Metcalfe

The fighters sit down with Natalie Metcalfe (Christian & Nat) to talk about the sitcom Cougar Town starring Courteney Cox! They talk about the dangers of eating too many sour skittles, a near miss with an asteroid, anxiety and Rockland's failed pilot premise. Plus they put being mortal enemies behind them to play a sitcom title guessing at the end! Don't miss it!

Jan 19, 202201:15:48
Euphoria with Alexa Rose Steele

Euphoria with Alexa Rose Steele

The fighters break down the pilot of the HBO sensation Euphoria with actor Alexa Rose Steele (JANN, Degrassi)! This pilot sends them all back down memory lane and talk about throwing house parties, Ian's forgotten childhood OCD, being drugged in Hawaii and more! Don't miss it!

Jan 12, 202201:30:58
Glee with Josh Murray

Glee with Josh Murray

The fighters sit down with Josh Murray (@heylookdumbstuff) to talk about the musical sensation Glee! They talk about being the price of being tone deaf, high school bullying, meeting Jason Statham at TIFF and more! Don't miss it!

Jan 05, 202201:17:12
2021 Clip Show with 10 Familiar Faces

2021 Clip Show with 10 Familiar Faces

The Fighters throw it back to a staple of sitcoms gone by and do a best of clip show, highlighting stand out moments from the first 6 months of the podcast. They play old clips, elaborate on some stories, re-live others painfully, and even tell a few new ones! This is the DVD commentary episode you didn't ask for, but maybe need to end the year! Don't miss it!

Dec 29, 202101:29:11
The Weakest Link with Patrick Murray

The Weakest Link with Patrick Murray

The fighters talk with actor/comedian Patrick Murray (@thetablethepodcast) about swimming pool etiquette, high school house parties, dangerous hookups, and Patrick's iconic New York moment before watching the 2000's game show The Weakest Link. Plus they go head to head in a version of the game themselves at the end! Check it out now!

Dec 22, 202101:27:32
Kitchen Confidential with Ted Hambly

Kitchen Confidential with Ted Hambly

The fighters are joined by Ted Hambly (thambambly) to talk about the short lived series Kitchen Confidential's pilot. We know what you're thinking and no, it's not a reality show starring Anthony Bourdain but in fact a sitcom starring a young Bradley Cooper! They talk Spotify wrapped, favourite foods and Ian's unique and controversial diet choices. Don't miss it!

Dec 15, 202101:19:27
Technical Difficulties with Rockland & Ian

Technical Difficulties with Rockland & Ian

The fighters talk to themselves after an audio glitch with their guests microphone. They elude to the episode that was supposed to air today, previous fights they've had about Santa Clause, movies that will never see the light of day with A list stars and their math skills. Spoiler alert, no pilot is watched.

Dec 08, 202140:06
How I Met Your Mother with Jono Hunter

How I Met Your Mother with Jono Hunter

The Fighters talk with writer/director Jono Hunter (Night Drives) about personal hygiene, becoming early adapters of all kinds of things, anti-nostalgia and play a very well thought out and calculated game at the end. A very fun episode! Check it out now!

Dec 01, 202101:12:09
Riverdale with Lucas Lopez

Riverdale with Lucas Lopez

The fighters talk with Tik Tok's Lucas Lopez (lucaslopezvilet) about horror movies, truth or dare gone wrong and the live action Archie show Riverdale. Plus they play a game where they try to recast the show! Don't miss it!

Nov 24, 202101:18:54
Joey with Sharjil Rasool

Joey with Sharjil Rasool

The fighters talk to actor Sharjil Rasool (What We Do in the Shadows) about spin offs that might happen in their lives, witness protection, dead rap dreams and Ian's "original" comedy techniques. Plus they play The Celebrity Short Name Game. Don't miss it!
Nov 17, 202101:27:44
24 with Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut

24 with Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut

The fighters talk to Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Rap Sh*t) about staying up all night and burner phones before discussing the first episode of 24. Then they try hard to count to 24 like the drama class warmup game. See if they succeed!
Nov 10, 202101:06:17
Squid Game with Amalia Williamson

Squid Game with Amalia Williamson

The fighters talk to Amalia Williamson (Northern Rescue, The Kid Detective) about schoolyard games and gambling before discussing the first episode of the hit show Squid Game. Then they play Red Light Green Light.

Nov 03, 202101:21:35
Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Michael Trevino

Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Michael Trevino

The fighters talk to Michael Trevino (Vampire Diaries, Roswell New Mexico) about the 90s and pilot red flags before discussing the unaired pilot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Then they play the 90s Slang Synonym Game.

Oct 27, 202101:11:39
Vampirina with Alice Moran

Vampirina with Alice Moran

Week 3 of Fright School: Puncturing Pilots is here as the fighters talk with Alice Moran (CBC's Decoys) about shows for kids and vampire progeny when they discuss the first episode of the Disney's Vampirina. Plus, they try their hand at Scare B&B style spooky puns.

Oct 20, 202101:25:50
True Blood with Ryan Dillon

True Blood with Ryan Dillon

Fright School: Puncturing Pilots continues as the fighters talk with Ryan Dillon (Just For Laughs) about regional accents and the most they’ve ever bled when they discuss the first episode of the True Blood. Plus, they guess if lines are from a vampire show or cop show in True Blue Bloods.
Oct 13, 202101:21:04
What We Do In The Shadows with Alexa Steele

What We Do In The Shadows with Alexa Steele

Fright School is in session! The fighters welcome back Alexa Steele (Jann, Degrassi: The Next Generation) to talk about the first of four vampire tv Shows this month: What We Do In The Shadows. They talk about celebrating Halloween, expanding a film's universe on TV, and Kingdom Hearts. Plus, they draft the all time vampire roommate comedy cast.

Oct 06, 202101:18:01
Baywatch Nights with Mike Mongiardi

Baywatch Nights with Mike Mongiardi

The fighters check out the beach after the sun goes down with Mike Mongiardi (@thesonarnetwork) when they watch Baywatch Nights. They talk about running a podcast network, the merits of spin-offs, and how many montages is too many. Plus, they play Baywatch Days & Nights.

Sep 29, 202101:30:01
Celebrity Ghost Stories with Mickey Bloom

Celebrity Ghost Stories with Mickey Bloom

The fighters get a bit haunted (and giggly) with Mickey Bloom when they watch the pilot of Celebrity Horror Stories. They talk para-curiosity, how reality tv has changed, and being visited by spirits during intimate times. Plus, they play Celebrity Ghost Story Mad Libs.

Sep 22, 202101:23:51
Planet Earth with Scott Yamamura

Planet Earth with Scott Yamamura

The fighters experience the majesty of nature with Scott Yamamura when they discuss the first episode (and one other episode) of Planet Earth. They talk about camping, flat earth conspiracies and rooting for the prey. Plus, they play a game called “Planet Music Trivia”.

Sep 15, 202101:19:11
The Comeback with Jessie Komitor

The Comeback with Jessie Komitor

The fighters talk with Jessie Komitor (People of New York) about scary natural disasters before they discuss the first episode of the HBO series The Comeback. Plus, they play You Laugh You Lose with line readings of comebacks found online.

Sep 08, 202101:19:22
Smallville with David Reale

Smallville with David Reale

The fighters go through the oral history of the biggest prank ever pulled on Ian with the prankster himself, David Reale (The Boys, American Gods, Suits, Mean Girls). Then they talk about Smallville before playing The Celebrity Cult Game.

Sep 01, 202101:12:48
Friday Night Lights with Filipe Dimas

Friday Night Lights with Filipe Dimas

The fighters have on writer and sportsmind Filipe Dimas (The Beaverton, LeafsNation) to talk about football, marble league and CTE before talking about Friday Night Lights. Then Rockland plays the role of Game Master for a tabletop football game called "Fantasy Football".
Aug 25, 202101:37:31
Letterkenny with Monica Loomba

Letterkenny with Monica Loomba

The fighters talk about Canada way too much with Monica Loomba (Best Actress LA, UCB) after watching Letterkenny. They talk about watching Canadian shows in America, the fine line of irony for audiences, and shows set in niche communities. Plus, Monica puts her Canadian knowledge to the test in a game called "Hail To The Leaf".
Aug 18, 202101:26:46
Wipeout with Mark DeBonis

Wipeout with Mark DeBonis

The fighters cover their first game show with stand up comedian Mark DeBonis (Minutae) as they discuss the first episode of Wipeout. They talk about stealing shows from Japan, the difference between Game Shows and Reality Shows, and Mark's almost other job. Plus they play a game called "The Many Drums of Wipeout".

Aug 11, 202101:20:20
The Beverly Hillbillies with Emily Richardson

The Beverly Hillbillies with Emily Richardson

The fighters chat with Emily Richardson (Trash Box: A Real Housewives Podcast, Dlisted.com) about what it means to be a hillbilly, a redneck or a hick, before chatting about The Beverly Hillbillies. Then, Ian and Emily square off in a game called Hill or Billy?

Aug 04, 202101:07:34
Mrs. Brown's Boys with AJ Vaage

Mrs. Brown's Boys with AJ Vaage

The fighters talk to AJ Vaage (That’s So Weird) about living across the pond before talking about Mrs. Brown’s Boys. Plus, they test whether they can tell the difference between British TV show titles and nonsense.

Music by Hoax (@hoax_band)

Jul 28, 202101:31:01
Alf with Isaac Kessler

Alf with Isaac Kessler

The fighters welcome Isaac Kessler (twitter: @isaackessler tiktok: @djmenorah) to talk aliens and our dream Space Jam all star Monstar basketball teams before reviewing the Alf pilot. Plus, find out which sitcom characteristic makes Isaac so mad it kind of scared us.

Music by Hoax (@hoax_band)

Jul 21, 202101:18:49
Friends with Alexa Steele

Friends with Alexa Steele

The fighters welcome Alexa Steele (Degrassi, Jann) to talk growing up on TV (literally) and North American media stealing from anime before reviewing the Friends pilot. Plus, find out which of the guys is more of a Ross.

Music by Hoax (@hoax_band)

Jul 12, 202101:13:04