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The Episode One Podcast

The Episode One Podcast talks about a different Pilot, or first episode of a Television show in each episode. We discuss the show from the perspective of a fan and a writer. We then unfairly judge the rest of the series based solely on it's pilot.
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Mar 26, 2024

This week Steve and Chris have a special guest, Cindy Moon (https://www.instagram.com/cindymoon007) She's here to talk about X-men 97 Netflix's The Three Body Problem.

We spend a little time getting to Know Cindy, and then a brief digression into Moonfall (F* the Moon! F* the Moon!) Then we get into our two shows!

First we dig into X-men 97 (10:30). Talk about our respective histories with the original Fox cartoon show and dig into the controversy behind the showrunner's dismissal.

Then we jump over to Three Body Problem (48:30). Cindy gets deep into the depiction of the Cultural Revolution, and Chris talks about how he enjoys "Hard" Sci-fi like this. We also discuss the long history of attempts to adapt the original Chinese Novel.

And we wrap it up with Crossovers and 30 second pitches!

Mar 4, 2024

Steve and Chris watch Avatar, no not that one, no not that one, no definitely not that year... Yeah the new one, the live action one on netflix.

After one hit (One Piece) and one miss (Cowboy Bebop) how is Netflix's latest foray into the world of live action anime? Overall, not bad.

Before all that, Chris talks a bit about Madame Web, and yeah, pretty much everything you've heard about it is right.

Jan 19, 2024

The MCU is back... the seth MCfarlane cinematic Universe! Wait, oh yeah Echo is part of the other MCU.

After a long layoff, Ted is back. And this time he's on the Goldbergs? Not exactly, but we talk about the similarities. Also, Steve never watched either Ted film.

We also dive into Echo, which checks a lot of boxes for the podcast. Comic book adaptation, Native Heritage, overall inclusive theories. And violence?

It's a great, if slightly tardy episode of the Episode One Podcast!

Dec 25, 2023

After a lot of bad timing that led to a month long layoff. Chris and Steve are back.

In lieu of a Christmas episode, we're giving ourselves a present and watch Scott Pilgrim Takes Off!

And to be a little more timely, the new to America, Such Brave Girls.

Hear some stories about the original Scott Pilgrim, hear out tak eon the new one, and discover something new in Such Brave Girls

Happy Holidays!

Oct 28, 2023

Gen V, Frasier, how could you imagine a better 188th spectacular?

 

We spend about the first 45 minute son Gen V, how it relates to Pretty Little Liars, and whether it succeeds enough to get Steve to pay for Prime.

Then we do a quick check-in on Frasier, where in we discuss Kelsey Grammar's career more than the show.

Then we spend the last half talking about shows from the podcast's past and set ourselves up for the road to 199!!!

Sep 30, 2023

We've got a short (for us) episode tonight.

The twice renewed Krapopolis has finally aired. Was it worth the wait (and the hype?)

We probably ended up talking a bit more about the history and scheduling of the show than the show itself. But it was a unique show and a unique story.

Let us know what you think, and follow us! linktr.ee/episodeonepod

Sep 2, 2023

Apologies for the poor audio quality. Chris didn't realize the worng microphone was selected. He sounds like he's on a boat with Luffy.

We finally review one of the One shows, after a missed opportunity in 2020, we have a second chance at One Piece.

We marvel at the history of the Manga and Anime, then dig into how they seemingly did everything right in this adaptation.

Plus we dig deep into Skrull steve.

Aug 26, 2023

Finally, Star Wars on the episode one podcast.

Again.

But this time, we feature a character directly tied to Star Wars Episode One. Ahsoka is technically Qui-Gon's Great Grand Padawan. (it makes sense if you're weird)

Is the Star Wars universe reaching MCU's level of over saturation? Or is this the perfect thing to watch as we head towards the no-content age?

All this plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches.

Jul 11, 2023

So wait, whose adventures? Chris's Steve's? Lois? Jimmy Olsen's? Mxyzptlk? 

It's a new Animated series airing on Adult Swim and Streaming on Max (which we will never get used to saying)

It's got an Anime vibe, and it's really fun, enjoy it with us!

Jun 25, 2023

Skrulls? we don't got no stinking Skrulls?

Or do we? Steve may have been replaced by a Skrull? Who else is a Skrull? What exactly is happening in Moscow? And di MArvel pull off making the MCU version of a storyline better than the comic one... again?

All this, plus we enter the Urkelverse, on the episode one podcast.

May 23, 2023

Special thanks to Arnold Schwarzenegger's Pump Club https://schwarzenegger.ck.page/19c6c79315

Not a sponsor, but we got to see an early Fan Screening and Red Carpet experience via 1iota due to Arnold's Pump Club.

This week we watched episode one of Arnold's first TV Show, Fubar!

As Chief Action Officer at Netflix, does this True Lies adjacent series work?

All that plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches on this Episode One Podcast!

May 17, 2023

Two very different shows, with one commonality, Chris and Steve were each very afraid! but guess who was afraid of which?

at 6:25 we dive into the newest True Crime show on Hulu/Disney + star. The Clearing is a true crime story about the Australian cult "The Family" And it is pretty creepy.

Then at 30:35 we cover the newest Muppets Show. Muppet Mayhem! And it's brought to us by The Goldbergs?

All this, plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!

May 10, 2023

Solidarity with WGA.

As writers ourselves we hope for both a quick, but effective resolution to the Writer's Strike.

This week we are checking out the remake, of the 80s film, on Paramount Plus.

Fatal Attraction.

Can Pacey live up to Michael Douglas? Will steve and Chris fall in love with Lizzy Caplan again?

All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!

Apr 12, 2023

Join Steve and Chris to discuss what may be the deepest digging a reboot/prequel/sequel series has ever done.

A prequel to the 1978 movie Grease! And you know what, it kind of works. But Steve is afraid of the music. The music Jerry!.

Steve also watched the brand new (to the US) Hulu Show Am I Being Unreasonable. Another BBC to Hulu transplant, it has serious Life after Beth vibes, but in a good way!

All that plus a Riverdale crossover pitch, and some deep 70s 30 second pitches!

 

Mar 23, 2023

The Arrowverse is dead.

Arrow has ended. The Flash is ending, Stargirl is Gone. Batwoman? Lois and Clark's future is unknown.

But Gotham Knights is here to avenge, well someone's death (Batman's). While not directly based off the recent video game it shares a lot.

Chris and Steve talk about the interesting choices, the semi obscure characters used (to great effect) and discuss if a season 2 would, or should be in the cards.

All this plus a 30 second pitch that includes a lot of Spiderman... and a reference to the Trouble comic series.

Mar 10, 2023

Hello and welcome to Episode 177! That's a lot of episodes.

Like every 11th episode, we take a look back at shows we've done recently and ask the question, did they merit more than just the first episode?

But first we chat about the Mel Brooks special, History of the World Part II

It's a show that's getting dumped on by critics... but we liked it?

It's hard to not like a Nick Kroll/Wanda Sykes/Ian Barinholtz vehicle!

Feb 20, 2023

Is the network sitcom back? Well at the very least it's declared death was premature!

This week Steve and Chris chekc out Animal Control, the new Joel McHale workplace comedy, and Not Dead Yet, Gina Rodriguez's new show.

Both had some surprises in store for our hosts. First, we found out Mr Mayor was cancelled, since one our faves, Vella Lovell, ism on this show! Then Chris went into Not Dead Yet without knowing the twist, Jane the Virgin sees dead people!

All this plus crossovers and 30 second pitches!

Jan 27, 2023

Welcome back to this week in superhero shows.

But this time we have something very different! 

A new British comedy where the Incredibles proves true: "If everyone's special, nobody is"

A world in which everyone gets superpowers at 18, and the trials and travails of one young woman who's powers haven't kicked in yet.

This show is definitely worth a watch, and our review is worth a listen!

Jan 21, 2023

Reboot season never ends.

This week we've got two hot off the press January Reboots. 

First off we talk about the NBC reboot of Night Court. We also take a look back to the 80s and watch episode one of the classic night court.

We also discuss, should Abby Stone's name have been Abby Nighter, so we could call it Nighter Court?

Then at around the 50 minute mark we dive into That 90's show. 

They hit all the classics on this one, it's a pilot with nostalgia +. But honestly not much 90's nostalgia.

Dec 23, 2022

This year, something a little different for the holidays.

First we go back to November and discuss this year's Christmas Show, The Clauses on Disney Plus. Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and did the Elves eat Mrs Claus?

And then we look back at the 29 episode one we covered in 2022, and discuss our top 5 shows we ended up enjoying the most!

Steve:

1. Single Drunk Female

2. Fleishman is in Trouble

3. The Dropout

4. Reboot

5. Ms Marvel and Shoresy

Chris

1. Peacemaker

2. Quantum Leap

3. The Dropout

4. Ms Marvel

5. Single Drunk Female

Nov 23, 2022

Fleishman is in Trouble? who you gonna call? Chris and Steve apparently.

Based on a recent high profile novel, it's another fantastic Hulu miniseries, with a fantastic  cast.

And with stakes this high, Chris and Steve watched Two Episodes! Does the extra context change their review? Can Fleishman escape trouble? 

All this, plus Crossovers and 30 second pitches on the Episode One Podcast

Nov 9, 2022

This week we have a returning special guest. Chris's ten year old son, Troy!

He watched Star Wars Episode One : The Phantom Menace, so we break from our tradition of not actually talking about Star Wars Episode One, to discuss Star Wars Episode One.

Then We talk more about movies, and the show that loves them, Blockbuster, on Netlfix!

Starring Randall Park, Melissa Fumero and featuring JB Smoove, we were pretty excited about this one. How did it hold up?

We also debut a new feature, pitch and alternate backstory for this character!

Oct 14, 2022

It's October, and that means one thing! Vampires! We got the interviews, we got the academy, we may have forgotten to let the right one in...

First we, briefly, discuss the Peacock reboot of the illfated Movie Adaptation of the YA Novel series, Vampire Academy... It's ok, but we don't discuss it long.

 

Then we discuss another Book turned Movie turned TV Show, Anne Rice's classic, Interview with the Vampire. How does a book from 1976 that became a 1994 movie translate as a 2022 TV Series?

All this plus we get into some Crossovers and 30 second pitches.

Happy Halloween!

Sep 27, 2022

Last week we talked fake reboot, this week we dive into a sequel/reboot and a prequel!

Quantum leap is a reboot of the classic 1980s show that also serves as a sequel show. Steve and Chris dive in with our limited knowledge of the original and discuss the format, the tropes and whether it's got us hooked.

Andor is a prequel to the film Star Wars: Rogue One. We discuss a little bit of Star Wars overload, and whether the moody drama drew us in. We also discuss multi episode premieres and whether they need to be judged as a whole.

We also do some fun crossovers and pitch the next quantum leap.

Sep 20, 2022

No, we're sorry they are not rebooting Star Wars: Episode One the Phantom Menace.

But they are rebooting yours, mine and everyone's favorite sitcom, Step Right Up!

Wait, I'm being told that wasn't a real sitcom?

I don't care, I'm here for it, Staring Rachel Bloom, Keegan Michael-Key, Judy Greer, Johnny Knoxville and Paul Reiser, the new Hulu show Reboot is a blast!

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