Pilot School
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -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
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Episodes
Hasbeens in Huts Drinking Horchata
October 20, 2020 21:50 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBHello, 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...
I Hope You Like Puppets
September 08, 2020 16:04 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBHello! 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...
Gillian Thinks Kato Kaelin is Hot
August 18, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBHello, 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 thou...
Babies are so authentic
August 04, 2020 17:14 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBHello, 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 wea...
Females on Fire
July 21, 2020 16:41 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBHello, 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...
We're Still Trying!
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBHellloooooo! 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 pos...
We Love Our Australian Fans
May 12, 2020 18:46 - 59 minutes - 43.7 MBSo 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?...
Tig Notaro is a Good Mom
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBWow 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 Lo...
*Ghost Emoji* *Eggplant Emoji*
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBHello, 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 he...
Friendship Sauce. Yum!
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBHey, 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? ...
Do Buttholes Dream?
March 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBSo… 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...
How Sausage is Made
March 03, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWe 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-a...
#notalldads
February 18, 2020 19:44 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBDid 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...
First Idea, Best Idea
February 04, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutes - 59 MBIt'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, a short film Green Acres @PilotSchoolPodcast Music from filmmusic...