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Dead Pilots Society
Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich
191 episodes
1 week ago
In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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TV Reviews
Comedy,
TV & Film,
Society & Culture,
Comedy Interviews,
Documentary
Episodes (20/191)
Dead Pilots Society
Episode 188: Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz Interview
In this After Show Andrew talks with writing partners Aaron Brownstein and Simon Ganz about their long road to Guy Text.
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1 week ago
1 hour 1 minute 4 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 187: Guy Text
Written by Aaron Brownstein & Simon Ganz
Four geriatric millennial friends struggle with what it means to be sensitive, thoughtful, emotionally available modern men. It’s a fast paced and funny pilot that you’ll really enjoy.
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2 weeks ago
45 minutes 54 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 186: Lisa Muse Bryant Interview
Lisa traces her remarkable journey from Camden, New Jersey, to writing on standout series like Black-ish, The Four Seasons, Man on the Inside, and Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
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1 month ago
59 minutes 15 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 185: Dream Written by Lisa Muse Bryant
When her son graduates from college, former teen mom Dream Morgan turns her life upside down to pursue her dream of becoming a famous singer. This is a musical, single camera comedy about one fierce and funny woman who uses her voice to find her voice.
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1 month ago
57 minutes 20 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview
Welcome to this month’s after-show interview with Brian Singleton and Jim Brandon.You heard their hilarious pilot Humans of the Americas last week on Dead Pilots Society
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 2 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton
A single camera comedy set in a small town neighborhood, that is actually a human exhibit. At a zoo. Run by robots.
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 55 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview
Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television’s most iconic series.
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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 26 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal
A close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose world is shaken when one of them begins dating a brainy and sophisticated medical student.
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3 months ago
41 minutes 29 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview
This after-show episode dives deeper into Here She Lies with its creator, Gracie Glassmeyer.
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer
The story centers on a fascinating main character, originally conceived by Yael Grobglas, who also leads the cast. She’s joined by Dustin Ybarra as the agoraphobic co-lead.
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4 months ago
54 minutes 38 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head)
Chris and Sam have been through it all. They’ve seen more writers’ rooms than most, and they’re still at it, working together and “Semi-separately”. They get into what that means and what it looks like for two longtime creative partners to evolve their collaboration.
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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 22 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater
A rookie pastor struggling to keep her progressive Baptist church afloat while dealing with megachurch competition, financial strain, and the looming presence of her father—the church’s legendary former pastor.
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5 months ago
49 minutes 50 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview
Andrew chats with Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) about their pilot How to Get Over Bryan Byers.
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6 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 16 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell
The show follows two former enemies, Anna and Izzy, who become best friends after realizing they’ve both dated—and been dumped by—the same guy.
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6 months ago
54 minutes 11 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from his athletic background.
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7 months ago
47 minutes 34 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural New England who decides to reclaim her life—with a little inspiration from an unlikely source: Beyoncé. Inspired by Earl’s own mother
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7 months ago
53 minutes 44 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 172: Lauren Herstik Interview (American Vandal, Pearson)
In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends
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8 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 44 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 171: Camp Friends Written by Lauren Herstik (American Vandal, Pearson)
Camp Friends is about best friends who spend every summer at Camp Wigeon. This is their CIT (counselor-in-training) year, the last before becoming counselors, and the last chance to have the best summer ever. So when a new, hot, mystery girl shows up at camp and threatens to derail those plans it’s a big problem.
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8 months ago
44 minutes 42 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode 170: Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Interview (Another Period)
This is the After Show episode for Buffalo Tens featuring Andrew’s interview with Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). It’s also our last episode of MaxFunDrive 2025. If you haven’t joined, boosted or upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re reading the show notes! You’re obviously a fan! Go to maximum fun.org/join right now! And then you can enjoy the insane story of how malaria brought Riki and Natasha together, how Another Period came to be, and the many times Buffalo Tens almost made it to a screen big or small. But first go to maximum fun.org/join and check out all the cool gifts that are only available for a few more days! And help Maximum Fun reach their goal of 15,000 new, boosting or upgrading members. If they make it, they are going to have a blow-out party and invite everyone! Please show your love for our show today, before it’s to laaaaaate!!!! Go to maximumfun.org/join!
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9 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 25 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
Episode: 169: Buffalo Tens Episode 2 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period)
MaxFunDrive 2025 continues with a second episode of Buffalo Tens from Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). Fox liked this show about two Matchmakers from Hell in Buffalo, New York enough to order a second episode from Riki and Natasha. And then they passed, but we have revived it and are bringing it to you here! Remember, this is the time of year where we celebrate MaxFun members and remind you that this show exists because listeners like you support it. We recorded this live at the Elysian Theater with a cast that included Riki as Sherri, Natasha as Cami, Joshua Malina from the West Wing as Phil, Luke Tennie from Shrinking and Nickel Boys as Tony, Olivia Liang from Kung Fu as Kensley and Coco, Kyla Kennedy from Mr. Mayor and Speechless as Lacey, Eric Edelstein from We Bare Bears and Jurassic World as Ken, Will Greenberg from Wrecked and The After Party as Dr. Lockport, Duane and The Pawn Shop Owner, Punam Patel from Special and Kevin From Work as Marcy, and John Clarence Stewart from Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist as Martin. You can support Dead Pilots Society and get access to all of our bonus content, and the bonus content from every other Maximum Fun show, by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. And if you're already a member, first of all - thank you!, you can upgrade or boost your membership and get some cool gifts. Go to maximumfun.org/join now!
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9 months ago
33 minutes 4 seconds

Dead Pilots Society
In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).