Pilot School

About Pilot School

In Pilot School, you get to sit in on the messy, hilarious and [a third thing because rule of threes -- see you're already learning] process of breaking a TV comedy pilot. Join your hosts/teachers Nicole, Gillian & Jessica as they start from nothing and, episode by episode, outline and write a fully realized pilot script! Expect: a ton of jokes, a really upsetting number of references to Pauly Shore, and a front-row seat to an awe-inspiring friendship. Because you know what they say: #friendshipsells

Publisher

Pilot School Podcast

Category

comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Feb 2020

Latest episode

20 Oct 2020

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2020

   Hasbeens in Huts Drinking Horchata

   Hello, Schoolers! Can you believe we’re on episode 14? That’s 14 hours of laughs and hard work! This episode we go over the outline before we start the fun stuff… writing the script! We’ll be honest, this is gonna be the last episode for a while. At least until 2021. Maybe by then the world won’t be in such shambles. LOL. Things we discuss in episode 14 are: Gena Lee Nolan - no wait, we mean Donna D'errico Botched Andy Dick Tom Green Oh god we talk about Pauly Shore again what is wrong with us Here are some related links for you to check out: Donna D’Errico with her Dentist (https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYpl2LHjXy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) GymShark Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gymshark) GoCleanCo Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gocleanco) Our New Business Venture (http://www.hasbeensinhutsdrinkinghorchata.com) Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

2. 

   8 Sept 2020

   I Hope You Like Puppets

   Hello! Sorry for keeping you waiting - we took a little break last week, but we’re back with lucky number 13 (spoooooooky). In this episode we gave Patty more story/backstory because she’s cool and we love her and she deserves the world. Hope your ears are nice and warm and ready for episode 13! Things we discuss in episode 13 are: Melissa Joan Hart’s sexy past People being mean to Britney Spears Debra Kaplan Our authentic feelings Here are some related links for you to check out: Joe Randazzo Being Hilarious (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpdbscJK4E/) SOMEONE being mean to Britney (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEsPeCVFdyR/) What a "sexy" photo looked like in 1999 (https://www.maxim.com/.image/c_fit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620/MTQ2NTAyMDAyODcwODU1MTQ5/melissa-joan-hart-4.jpg) Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

3. 

   18 Aug 2020

   Gillian Thinks Kato Kaelin is Hot

   Hello, Casters!  We hope you’re doing well. In this episode we go over the Act Three beats we came up with last episode and step them out even more. We also come up with some more beats to complete our final act. Oh, we also get really horny and talk about hot dudes for like thirty minutes.  Enjoy! Things we discuss in episode 12 are: Kato Kaelin And the fact Gillian finds him hot Roy Scheider and his beautiful, flawless skin Breckin Meyer Pauly Shore (not in a horny way though, yuck) Here are some related links for you to check out: Hot Kato Kaelin Pics (https://www.google.com/search?q=kato+kaelin&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS890US890&sxsrf=ALeKk031Hl6O8az04uodD-_td8975WUrsA:1597545111481&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisnoen157rAhXjCjQIHRaBCLoQ_AUoAXoECB0QAw&cshid=1597545253881199&biw=1234&bih=688#imgrc=cYH2Ty93naU0HM) Breckin Meyer Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/breckinmeyer/?hl=en): Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

4. 

   4 Aug 2020

   Babies are so authentic

   Hello, Fans (especially those of you in Australia). We hope this podcast finds you well. Last episode we said we were going to get back to a regular podcast schedule and here we are - sticking to our word! In this episode we talk a whole lot about Act 3, which is exciting because it means we’re almost ready to start scripting!!!! Kinda. We’ll see. Hope you enjoy episode 11! Things we discuss in episode 11 are: Lena Dunham Tom Hanks Jessica’s Hot Great-Grandfather Do babies wear jewelry? Puppets More puppets No links today. Just enjoy the podcast. — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast/) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

5. 

   21 Jul 2020

   Females on Fire

   Hello, Schoolers. Sorry we’ve been MIA. For those of you who don’t read the news, there’s a lot going on in the world. But we’re back with episode 10! Wow…we hit the double digits. We hope you’re enjoying yourself and that our tiny ‘cast is bringing you a much needed break from reality. Love you all. Things we discuss in episode 10 are: Melissa Joan Hart’s political beliefs. Melissa Joan Hart being at a wedding in the middle of a pandemic. Melissa Joan Hart going to see her own movie. Melissa Joan Hart’s eye. Quibi. One thing we don’t discuss: Pauly Shore!!!!! Kinda. Here are some related links for you to check out: Melissa Joan Hart’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/melissajoanhart) Females on Fire Podcast (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=221265) Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

6. 

   26 May 2020

   We're Still Trying!

   Hellloooooo! How you holdin' up? We promised you during our last show notes that we would get back to our regular shenanigans for episode 9 - and we do! We recap act 1 and get into act 2. We also have a very special edition of our Instagram break. Listen to find out the latest Hollywood scandal! Also - shenanigans! Things we discuss in episode 9 are: How we’re holding up since last episode Pauly Shore (if you can believe it) Does lube put out fire? Should we incorporate a post-corona world into our story? Has the internet lost its mind? (yes) Here are some related links for you to check out: The Ellen Show’s Twitter Account (https://twitter.com/theellenshow) (for the comments) Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

7. 

   12 May 2020

   We Love Our Australian Fans

   So we did things a little differently for episode 8. None of us were really in the mood to write comedy so we had a little check in/therapy session. We’ll get back to our usual shenanigans for episode 9, but we hope our gab session helped you feel less alone during this crazy time. We love you. Things we discuss in episode 8 are: How we’re doing during quarantine Our international listeners Our characters’ relationships with their mothers And is it always the mother’s fault? (yes) And we talk about *BLEEP* *BLEEP* who claims to be related to a very famous celebrity Here are some related links for you to check out (ok, one related link): Kevin MacLeod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_MacLeod) (the man whose music we’re using) — @PilotSchoolPodcast pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

8. 

   28 Apr 2020

   Tig Notaro is a Good Mom

   Wow episode 7 already. Where has the time gone? No, seriously, what day is it? We hope our little podcast is bringing you much needed laughs during this difficult time. And if not, that’s on you. Oh, and remember: don’t drink bleach. Things we discuss in episode 7 are: Gillian’s Margaritaville experience Annie ASMR Is Antoni’s attraction to spirits weird? Why are there so many more examples of white men than there are farmers? Can warm, drunk moms be lesbians? Remember Love is Blind? Gillian’s reality show pitch Here are some related links for you to check out: Jessica from Love is Blind giving her dog wine (https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1230941839844241408?s=20) Stephen Tobolowsky (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864997/) — @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

9. 

   14 Apr 2020

   *Ghost Emoji* *Eggplant Emoji*

   Hello, Pilotschoolers! It’s time to listen to the acclaimed episode Nicole says is our best yet! It’s so good, it will make you forget about the coronavirus for an hour! Oops, sorry for reminding you about the coronavirus. Hurry, press play! Things we discuss in this amazing episode are: Nicole’s cough (unrelated to coronavirus) How to know when you have a houseboy Super Bowl Sunday (Remember sporting events?) Why is Gillian’s nose bleeding? How did Jessica react to seeing her ex at Target? Here are some related links for you to check out: Picture of Gillian with the Bon Appetit guy (https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_eLFTJTQT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) Video of Nicole laughing at how great this episode Is (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-8Gh77JGKp/) Land of Confusion Music Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq7FKO5DlV0) Dr. Jacano  (https://www.instagram.com/drjacono/) @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (http://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY

10. 

    31 Mar 2020

    Friendship Sauce. Yum!

    Hey, everyone! Hopefully the world hasn’t ended by the time this episode goes live. Just kidding - stay positive! And you know what’s good for staying positive? Laughter. So stay inside and be prepared to laugh away your existential dread. Some questions we ask during this hilarious episode are: Do you wanna buy our TV show? Do tourists know what a car is? What do Dane Cook and a missing woman have in common? Did Pauly Shore remember Gillian? Are Jessica and Nicole bad people? Will LG sponsor us? What about those a-holes at the Louisville Vegan Jerky Co.?? #godalwayswins And here’s some related links for you to check out: Jessica Simpson’s unaired pilot (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUNi9DCL0tI) Carrot Top’s niece’s (Jessica Top) Instagram (www.instagram.com/therealjessicatop) Gillian’s Instagram (www.instagram.com/dead.in.california) Nicole's Instagram (specifically Peggy!) (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QXqMqJJjw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) 10 Things I Hate About Life trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFgmolA-uxM) Dane Cook & His Girlfriend (https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2018111/rs_634x1024-180211151949-634.dane-cook-kelsi-taylor-hawaii.ct.021118.jpg?fit=inside%7C900:auto&output-quality=90) @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast/) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

11. 

    17 Mar 2020

    Do Buttholes Dream?

    So… how are you? Feeling a little stressed in the midst of a global pandemic, you say? Well we have just what the doctor* ordered...a brand new episode of Pilot School! *by doctor we mean ourselves, we are technically not medically licensed professionals Things we discuss in this episode are: Would Tig Nataro be down to sun her butthole? Will Louisville vegan jerky sponsor us? Who wants to do our music? JUST KIDDING TOO LATE. Will Gillian become best friends with the cute girl at her farmer’s market? Will the cops arrest Nicole for hating the cops? The white bitch goat yoga market Is it ever okay to duct tape kids to the wall, even if they are little white boys? @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from (http://filmmusic.io)filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

12. 

    3 Mar 2020

    How Sausage is Made

    We hope everyone has enjoyed the first two episodes of Pilot School Podcast! If you’re still waiting for us to talk about how to fly an airplane, we’ve already told you, this isn’t about those types of pilots. The things we do talk about this episode are: That party we went to where we saw Zooey Deschanel and Mindy Kaling. Mr. Bubz actor availability. Can killing cows be therapeutic? The third Property Brother. Was Gillian almost scammed? Nicole’s hangover. Is zen-buddhist-alcoholic a thing? And as always we wonder, “Are we just writing Bojack Horseman?” Now quit horsin’ around and listen to episode 3! Links Nicole’s Romance Scammer Blog (www.romancingromancescammers.wordpress.com) Zooey Deschanel’s perfect relationship (https://www.instagram.com/zooeydeschanel) Jessica's Tarot Readings (https://www.jessicacabot.com/magic) @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast/) pilotschoolpodcastemail@gmail.com Music from filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io/) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

13. 

    18 Feb 2020

    #notalldads

    Did we mention this podcast is bi-weekly. Yes, it’s down for anything, but it also comes out every other week. Just so you know. In this episode we consider: Are improv classes just a pyramid scheme for your dreams? Can a pig be a nerd? Are you more likely to show your tits in public if they’re fantastic? Do turtles have tits? What actually happens in the movie Mamma Mia? Could Jessica date Bradley Whitford with his consent? Can Antoni from Queer Eye act and does it matter? Plus we break rule number one of pilot writing: TWO J NAMES. This is a can’t miss. Links Sassy Gay Friend - Romeo & Juliet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnFE_NpMsE) (co-starring Stephanie Allyne) @jessareedcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/jessareedcomedy/?hl=en) A chihuahua dressed as Chucky (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/30/ba/3e/30ba3ed3e9e6fa0da9347721f75b4626.jpg)

14. 

    4 Feb 2020

    First Idea, Best Idea

    It's finally here! Episode one of Pilot School Podcast! Questions we ponder: What's Bob Saget up to? How many celebrities can we namedrop? Just how powerful *are* the friends from Friends? How many bridges can you burn in Hollywood? How big IS a goat's dick? What does it mean to be down for anything? Plus, Hollywood calls Jessica while we're recording...and this time she picks up! Links: Innocent Attraction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIEFGRSgRA), a short film Green Acres (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umS3XM3xAPk) @PilotSchoolPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/pilotschoolpodcast/) Music from filmmusic.io (https://filmmusic.io) "Cheery Monday" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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