TV Pilot's License
Unlock TV's secrets with the TV Pilot's License Podcast! Geoff, Max, and Rich dissect pilots from classics to cult favorites. Expect deep TV reviews, first episode breakdowns, and pilot analysis. We cover must-watch TV, ...
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- Max Singer4 eps
- Dax Shepard1 ep
- Lake Bell1 ep
Also: Geoff Kerbis
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/22/26 |  The Bill Engvall Show: Jennifer Lawrence, Skyler Gisondo, Stand-Up Comedians, and Colorado Football | A future Oscar winner. A future DCU star. A member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Those are just three of the people who make up the ensemble of the short lived but culturally significant TBS original series The Bill Engvall Show. While this family friendly sitcom may feel like a forgotten relic of the 00s, it’s become a fascinating time capsule nearly 20 years later. Join us as we discuss stand ups recycling material for sitcom plots, a brief history of The Blue Collar Comedy Tour and the rise of Skyler Gisondo. If you’ve ever wondered how Jennifer Lawrence got her start, “here’s your sign” to check out the latest from TVPL! With:Geoff KerbisMax Singer Substack Youtube | 38m 52s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Santa Clarita Diet: Zombies, Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Dark Comedies, and Canabalisim | In the suburbs, things are not always as they seem. Join TVPL for a brand new episode on Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet,” the horror comedy that’ll leave you hungry for more. Does Drew Barrymore with a taste for human flesh sound appetizing?This episode truly has it all from A-Z, that’s Andy Richter to Zombies for the folks at home. Rewatch the pilot and take a bite out of the latest from TV Pilot’s License! With:Geoff KerbisMax Singer Substack Youtube | 40m 45s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | 30 Rock: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, NBC Comedies, and The 20th Anniversary | From the producers that brought you Milf Island, The Rural Juror and Queen of Jordan comes TV Pilot’s License! This week we’re celebrating 20 years of 30 Rock with a rewatch of the pilot that introduced us to some of the 21st Century’s most iconic characters. We dive in to the insanely close proximity to that other sketch comedy show from NBC in 2006, the unique New York of the series and all things Tracy Jordan. Enjoy this episode on your phone, laptop and even your microwave*! *podcasts may not compatible on all GE microwave models WITH:Rich InmanGeoff KerbisMax Singer | 1h 04m 22s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | Breaking Bad: Our 200th Episode, Bryan Cranston, New York Times Best TV Shows | This week TVPL packs up their RV and heads to Albuquerque for the pilot of Breaking Bad and our 200th episode! Fresh off of being named the Best TV Show of the 21st Century by the New York Times, we revisited its iconic pilot and discuss the long road from page to screen, the joys of watching someone be really good at their job even when it’s making meth and answer some bonus inflight questions in honor of 200 episodes of TVPL! Does this pilot live up to the lofty expectations set up by the New York Times? Well as Walter White himself once said, “someone cooked here.” With: Rich InmanGeoff KerbisMax Singer | 1h 16m 31s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  Bunheads: Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gilmore Girls, Life Of A Showgirl, and Alan Ruck | The Life of a Showgirl? You must mean Amy Sherman-Palladino’s “Bunheads.” This week on TVPL we turn-turn-kick-turn our way into this beloved although short lived series from the creator of Gilmore Girls and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. With a cast including Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop, does this dance series have the moves to have us wanting to watch episode two or was this pilot a little off rhythm for our liking? 5-6-7-8!With: Geoff KerbisMax Singer | 57m 23s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  My Name Is Earl: Jason Lee, Emmy Award Winning Pilots, and How Many Beers Is To Many? | Twenty years ago the pilot of My Name is Earl won Emmys for Outstanding Writing and Directing of a Comedy Series. Does a pilot full of beer drinking, blue humor and Carson Daly still have the juice to be a favorite two decades later? Join us on the latest TVPL as we travel to Camden County (state unknown) and try to learn what it means to be a good person alongside Earl Hickey played by Jason Lee (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel).With:Rich InmanGeoff KerbisMax Singer | 57m 53s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 |  Playmakers: ESPN Drama, Football Scandals, And NFL Pressure | Are *YOU* ready for some football? As the NFL season gets underway we take a look back on the pilot episode of Playmakers, an ESPN original from 2003 detailing the dark side of professional football. Despite strong ratings and reviews the series lasted just 11 episodes due to some alleged outside influences. Did we think this forgotten show was a touchdown or are we punting on episode 2? Tune in to a brand new TVPL to find out!With:Geoff KerbisMax Singer | 59m 38s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Animal ControlFox Comedies+5 | — | Fox | — | Animal ControlJoel McHale+6 | — | 54m 32s | ||
| 8/27/26 | sitcom analysiscasting choices+3 | Dax ShepardLake Bell | ABCBless This Mess | Nebraskabig city | Bless This MessDax Shepard+6 | — | 46m 09s | ||
| 8/20/26 | Law and Ordercrime procedurals+3 | — | Law & Order | — | Law and Ordercrime procedural+3 | — | 1h 00m 34s | ||
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| 8/13/26 | TV adaptationaction+3 | Max Singer | Prime VideoReacher+2 | — | ReacherAlan Ritchson+5 | — | 54m 31s | ||
| 8/6/26 | comedyTV analysis+3 | — | New Girl | — | New Girladorkable+5 | — | 1h 00m 18s | ||
| 7/30/26 | White CollarUSA Network+4 | — | USA NetworkWhite Collar+1 | — | White CollarMatt Bomer+5 | — | 58m 59s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Resident AlienAlan Tudyk+4 | Geoff KerbisMax Singer | SyFy | — | Resident AlienAlan Tudyk+4 | — | 1h 04m 16s | ||
| 7/9/26 | WB Family DramasEverwood+3 | Max Singer | WBMCU+2 | — | EverwoodWB+4 | — | 1h 00m 50s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Friends sitcomJames Burrows+3 | — | NBCFriends+4 | — | FriendsJames Burrows+3 | — | 48m 01s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Hawaii Five-0CBS Reboots+3 | Max Singer | CBSHawaii Five-0 | — | Hawaii Five-0CBS+5 | — | 46m 48s | ||
| 6/18/26 |  Ted Lasso: Jason Sudekis, The World Cup, NBC Commercials, And Hannah Waddingham | *clears throat* GOOOOAAAALLLLLL! Ok now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, grab your cleats and hit the pitch for a brand new World Cup-centric TVPL on the pilot of Ted Lasso! Onboard this week back from his ten episode red card suspension is our very own Rich Inman! This soccer superstar comedy became a phenomenon when it debuted in 2020 so join us as we discuss the long road it took to your screen, plenty of football/fútbol related facts, and maybe even a detour into the muppets. TVPL’s coming home! With:Rich InmanGeoff Kerbis Max Singer | 1h 07m 17s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 |  He-Man: Toys into TV Shows, Gay Icons, Masculinity, and 80’s Culture | I HAVE THE PODCAST! On the heels of the Masters of the Universe film we take it back to 1983 and the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe cartoon series! Join us for a discussion on 80s pop culture, the unparalleled sassiness of Skeletor, bad haircuts and yes, Orko. Be sure to store your Power Sword in the overhead bin and we’ll see you at Castle Greyskull! It’s a brand new TVPL out NOW!With:Geoff KerbisMax Singer | 47m 55s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  The Summer I Turned Pretty: Summer Jobs, Teen Romance, Coming Of Age TV, And Taylor Swift | It’s the start of summer and you know we’re turning pretty. We revisit the pilot of the show that had everyone asking the all important question: “Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?” Join TV Pilot’s License for a discussion on the impossibly expensive soundtrack, summer vacation memories, Black Cat/Golden Retriever dynamics and the 1998 film “Belly” starring Nas and DMX. See you at Cousins Beach!With: Geoff KerbisMax Singer | 51m 58s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Hacks: Jean Smart, Women In Comedy, Hannah Einbinder, And The Philadelphia Eagles | Before watching the finale of Hacks, let’s take a trip down memory lane back to its pilot episode. As we prepare to say farewell to Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels we’ve assembled a list of topics stacked higher than the third plate at a Vegas buffet. From car chases, to improv weddings and the upcoming 2026 Philadelphia Eagles season this episode has something for everyone! We’ve recapped this pilot in about the length of time it takes to fly from LA to Vegas. What a tribute!With:Geoff KerbisMax SingerThanks To Riverside For Sponsoring The Pod! Click this link to learn more! | 47m 51s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Tina Fey, Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski, And New York Memories | UNBREAKABLE! In what felt like a revelation when it premiered on a streamer back in 2015, we revisit the pilot of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt from Tina Fey and Robert Carlock of 30 Rock fame. Tune in as we discuss cancelled celebrity jump scares, Autotune the News, the allure of Dylan’s Candy Bar and whether or not dancing really is all about butts now. It’s a brand new episode of TV Pilot’s License!With:Geoff KerbisMax SingerThanks To Riverside For Sponsoring The Pod! Click this link to learn more! | 42m 42s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  The King Of Queens: Kevin James, Big TVs, and 90’s Sitcom Stereotypes | Think of a 90s sitcom. Any one. Now think of the stereotypes of a 90s sitcom. That’s right, you’re thinking of The King of Queens. Featuring the legendary Jerry Stiller, a baby faced Patton Oswalt and a shorts wearing Kevin James, it was the last comedy to premiere in the 90s to finish its run on network tv. We’re talking NY sports, old school big screen TVs and the most wait a minute moments we’ve had in a while. WithGeoff KerbisMax SingerThanks To Riverside For Sponsoring The Pod! Click this link to learn more! | 45m 04s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Hannah Montanna: Miley Cyrus, Pop Stars, and Disney Channel Blind Spots Featuring J.W. Crump of Pod Ledom | You get the best of both worlds this week on a brand new TVPL looking back on 20 years of Hannah Montana! Joining us this week is returning guest J. W. Crump (Pod Ledom) to discuss our favorite pop music from artists both fictitious and real, the acting prowess of Billy Ray Cyrus and so much more! Hannah’s concert may be sold out but you’ve got a front row seat to all the action as we recap one of Disney’s biggest hits! Thanks To Riverside For Sponsoring The Pod! Click this link to learn more!With:Geoff KerbisMax SingerGuest: J. W. Crump | 1h 16m 38s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  Big Mistakes: Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott, Netflix Comedies, and Eyebrows | What happens when two of TV’s hottest comedy writers team up? On the latest TVPL we’re taking a look at Netflix’s new series “Big Mistakes” from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. Join us for a discussion on all things Laurie Metcalf, the pulse racing score from Peaches and an appreciation for the humble veal cutlet. Does this brand new crime-comedy series make our must watch list? Listen to TV Pilot’s License and find out!With:Geoff KerbisMax SingerThanks To Riverside For Sponsoring The Pod! Click this link to learn more! | 43m 45s | ||||||
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Chart history for TV Pilot's License
Peaked at #104 in TR, currently #104 in TR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| TR | — | #104 | #104 | — |
| Mexico | — | #122 | #122 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.