Test Pilot Podcast

It's boys night in a very unusual Test Pilot first.

This week Cassie has been replaced with fan favourite and original host Andy to discuss the very futuristic pilot of Almost Human - Pilot (2003)

This week on Test Pilot, the three dumbest people you know take a trip to Wisteria Lane to talk about the first episode of Desperate Housewives - Pilot (2004)

Boy oh boy, this is a big episode of Test Pilot. Once again we bite off more than we can chew so need to bring in our favourite family member and professional biter Billy to tackle TWO TV pilots in one episode

This week we discuss

Frasier - The Good Son (1993) AND Frasier - The Good Father (2023)

This week on Test Pilot, we have a very special sci-fi treat for you.

We discuss the pilot episode of The Lazarus Project - Episode 1.1 (2002)

We are back for 2024

This week we are joined by our favourite aquatic princess Cat, to talk about something that in my opinion is the opposite of water; Ghosts.

We discuss the pilot episode of The Ghost Whisperer - Pilot (2005)

This week on No Matter What (the podcast we record when Cassie isn't around) we are VERY excited to announce the end of phase 1 of the No Matter What Universe.

Universes collide in a NO MATTER WHAT SPECIAL event and brand new TV pilot "No Matter What - The Conjoining"

On this episode of No Matter What (the podcast we do when Cassie's not around) we talk about all the important things.

But more importantly we create a brand new pilot television episode "Ricky Martin Presents: Living Co-Vida Loca"

This week on Test Pilot, it's reboot time, this time with a very spooky twist

We jump back into the scary world of Goosebumps with a 2023 remake and discuss the first episode of Goosebumps - Say Cheese And Die (2023)

This week on Test Pilot we are joined by family member and former host Andy to talk about a truely insane show.

We discuss the pilot episode of Space Precinct - Protect and Serve (1994)

This week on No Matter What, we are back with a BRAND NEW television pilot

Toys For Teens - A Christmas show about toys coming to life. What's not to love?

Imagine if you can, open up your mind and just imagine this: We take two girls, they are filthy rich, from the bright lights, Into the sticks, From velvet robes, To cattle poles, Lets take away their limousines, Their credits cards and shopping sprees, Well they're both spoilt rotten, Will they cry when they hit bottom? Heaven knows who can survive, This simple country kind of life.

Featuring the Von Dutchess herself Gemma

This week on No Matter What we bring you a brand new hit series

"Tang Boy" starring Will from Stranger Things in his most WILD role yet

Just when you thought you were safe, the teenyverse has been reopened.

This week on Test Pilot we talk about the first episode of Sex Education: Episode 1 (2019)

This week on No Matter What, we have a big show for you!

It's finally happened, we have been given the keys to the Jumanji universe and were told to "go wild".

This week we merge the NMWU with the Jumanji Universe with the brand new pilot episode "Van Pelt: A Jumanji Adventure"

This week on Test Pilot we are joined by 8 time family member Mel to talk about a VERY magical pilot episode, with a very special surprise.

We discuss the pilot episode of Once Upon A Time - Pilot (2011)

In this brand new episode of No Matter What; we create a brand new TV pilot "Found"

It's nothing like Lost... besides the plane crash and the mysterious island

Set in the "Z Nation" universe, this series follows a crack team of special forces as it fights for hope in the darkest hours of the zombie apocalypse.

In this hot new episode of No Matter What, the entertainment strike gets worse so we have to improvise.

Content never sleeps, we create a new TV pilot "One Elf, One Hobbit, One Wizard and a Pizza Place"

YEE HAW

Welcome to the conclusion of our Walker episode.

YEEEEE HAW,

This week we are joined by family member LJ to talk about the pilot episode of Walker Texas Ranger - One Riot, One Ranger (1993)

This week on No Matter What, we create a brand new time travel hit TV Series

"Tibby and the Time Machine"

Adventurous celebrities prepare for takeoff to the red planet, where they live, eat, sleep, strategize and bond with each other in the same space station. During their stay, they are faced with authentic conditions that simulate life on Mars, and they must use their brains and brawn -- or maybe just their stellar social skills -- to outlast the competition and claim the title of Brightest Star in the Galaxy.

The celebrities compete in missions and vote to eliminate one of their crewmates each week, sending them back to Earth, leading to intergalactic alliances and rivalries. "Stars on Mars" sends these famous rookie space travelers where no one has gone before and reveals who has what it takes to survive life on "Mars."

This week on No Matter What we create a hit new show

"Spooky Town" - prepare to be scared

Vince, Eric, Turtle and Johnny lead an adventure-filled, lavish life when Vince's film career takes off in LA. Among other challenges, they also deal with Vince's obnoxious but hardworking agent, Ari.

In this episode of No Matter What, we talk about important current issues.

Slapgate, WWF wrestling and Steven Seagal

In a ruined and toxic future, a community exists in a giant underground silo that plunges hundreds of stories deep; there, people live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them.

In this THRILLING conclusion, we get even DEEPER into Scandoval.

You will have to listen to believe (that Mark allowed this episode to be recorded)

In this bonus episode of Test Pilot we delve deep into Scandoval from the very beginning!

What is Scandoval? Listen to find out.

This week on Test Pilot we are joined by new family member Harry to talk about about a very important show.

It has monsters

It has borgs

It has Hitlers

It has Beetles

It has kids

It has flabbers

Its the pilot episode of BeetleBorgs - Beetlerock Part 1 & 2 (1996)

This week on Test Pilot we talk about one of Cassie's favourite shows of all time as well as talking about one of our favourite videos of all time.

We discuss the pilot episode of Boston Legal - Headcases but more importantly, dig deep into that wacky kid Charlie and his obsession with biting his brother.

The writers have gone on strike and there's money to be made.

Let's create some content before they come back.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water....

We are joined again by family member and the duchess of the deep herself Cat to talk about another extremely wet pilot episode: The Love Boat - Captain & the Lady/Centerfold/One if by Land... (1977)

Most weeks on Test Pilot we critique, but this week we create.

We are joined by family members Ben & LJ to create a BRAND NEW television pilot "Beal and The Baby"

Sweet, sweet fantasy baby
When I close my eyes
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby

This week we return to the island, Fantasy Island. It's reboot/continuation time as we discuss the pilot episode of Fantasy Island - Hungry Christine/Mel Loves Ruby (2021) 

This week we tackle a show that Cassie loves, it has people who are forced to sleep in ground beds and the best character gets barely any screen time.

We discuss the pilot episode of Dollhouse - Ghost (2009)

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE BABY!

Time to kick back with old pals and talk about the greatest pal of all: Deborah!

This week we discuss the pilot AND 100th episode of Everybody Loves Raymond - Pilot/The Wallpaper (1996)

This week on Test Pilot, we let Cassie choose the episode and quickly regret the decision. 

We discuss the pilot episode of Paris Hilton's My New BFF - Welcome To The Dollhouse (2018). 

This week on Test Pilot, it's time to get soggy!

We are joined again by family member Cat to discuss the pilot episode to the failed series Aquaman - Pilot (2006)

Guess who is back today? Them wild out boys that have been away! One name starts with M and the other K, and I still think those boys are great/crazy,


We are back again with a bonus episode due to scheduling conflicts. This week we talk about IT, IT chapter 2, The Boys and Back in Town and create a brand new pilot episode "Clown Town"

Cassie couldn't make this one but we record no matter what. 

This week on Test Pilot we are joined once again by family member and resident sleuth Mel to tackle another show about crime named after the main character.

We talk about the pilot episode of T.J. Hooker - The Protectors. 

This week, strap in for a BONUS EP where instead of talking about a show that exists, we bring you a BRAND NEW pilot episode. 

Recording was cancelled, but we record. No matter what. 

On this very special episode of Test Pilot, we discuss a very cool, very new Sci Fi show that all the kids are talking about!

We go DEEP into the first episode of The Peripheral - Pilot (2022) and find out if Chloe really has different teeth?

This week on Test Pilot we are joined by brand new family member Dave to talk about a very special show with a very handsome man. 

We discuss the pilot episode of Justified - Fire In The Hole (2010)

This week on Test Pilot we are joined by family member, super guest and procedural princess Cat to talk about the most important thing in the world... BOAT CRIME.

We discuss the pilot episode of Water Rats - Dead In The Water (1996)

Welcome back to the Shondaverse, it's been a while.

This week we discuss the pilot episode of Scandal - Sweet Baby (2012)

While it is a new beginning for some, for Test Pilot this could be the end of the California quadrilogy. 

All roads from The OC lead to The Hills and we couldn't let the beginning begin without our family member and five time guest Gemma. 

This week we talk about the pilot episode of The Hills: New Beginnings - I don't hold grudges....JK! (2019) and potentially close a chapter in Test Pilot history. 

On this VERY special episode of Test Pilot we are joined by 6 time family member Will to discuss the pilot episode of Stranger Things - Chapter One: The Vanishing Of Will Byers (2016)

Technology is bad hey?

This week we talk about the pilot episode of Black Mirror - The National Anthem (2011)

Listener beware, you're in for a scare!

This week we talk about the pilot episode of Goosebumps - The Haunted Mask (1995)