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Dead Pilots Society

Ben Blacker and Andrew Reich

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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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Actionable intelligence on emerging tech, financial markets, longevity research, and peak performance. Each episode is packed with valuable insights to fuel personal and professional growth, from technologists and scientists to Zen Masters and productivity hackers; this variety show will always provide you with an abundance of unconventional wisdom. Kevin has been recognized as one of Time Magazine's 'Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web' and a 'Top 25 Angel Investor' by Bloomberg, high ...
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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…
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Brendan McDowell is the founder of BPerfect Cosmetics and Voduz Hair. He’s built two amazing brands (from a background in sales) by investing in community and social media. In this episode we discuss: Work life balance Building a community of fans Following social trends and social selling Dragons Den and Made Up In Belfast Opening on the High Stre…
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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 …
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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austin Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, we bring you a heartfelt and hilarious pilot from Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together, About My Father). The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural…
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Phillip Oakley is a brand strategist and marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience helping brands stand out and grow. In this episode we discuss: The power of questions and curiosity Talking to your customers and the power of bringing the customer voice into the room Overcoming objections for talking to your customers What the movie Art…
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Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…
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Paul has been deep in brand diagnosis, strategy and realisation for over 25 years. You need to hear how he thinks about brands. In this episode we discuss: Listening as a superpower for strategists Why strategy isn’t predicting the future – with a hat tip to JP Castlin Mike Tyson on strategy Creators building brands Defining what a brand isn’t help…
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In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends — a pilot that's had more lives (and deaths) than most scripts could dream of. This one has everything: clown camp trauma, projectile vomit over a salad bar, surrealist puberty freakouts, and a long, winding journey through the chaot…
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This month, we have a fantastic dead pilot, Camp Friends, written by Lauren Herstik. You may know Lauren as a writer on American Vandal and 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 summe…
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Devora Rogers developed the methodology deployed for Google's groundbreaking ZMOT research. Yes, THAT Zero Moment of Truth research. In this episode we discuss: How everything changes One HELL of a medical story Zero moment of truth (ZMOT) and convincing people to buy online How long people take to decide to buy something Using data to tell stories…
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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! …
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Magda is a research professor at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute in Adelaide. She has been widely published in academic journals and authored two chapters in How Brands Grow 2. In this episode we discuss: The importance of curiosity The impact of How Brands Grow The Semmelweis effect and The Sharp Effect Learn, test and learn The high performance cult…
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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 …
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Úna is the co-founder of The Indie List, Ireland’s leading platform for connecting businesses with top-tier freelance talent across marketing, creative, and digital disciplines. In this episode we discuss: Why it’s OK not have everything figured out Building a community of marketers The Indie List Why pitching as an independent is tough The benefit…
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We have another live show coming up soon. It’s on Sunday March 16th at 2:00 and at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, and we will be reading not one but two episodes of a hilarious dead pilot or I guess a dead show, written by and starring the incredible Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero. Riki and Natasha co-created and starred in the Comedy Centr…
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John also wrote on Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Benched. This pilot has that unique Enbom touch. Rich Dan, Poor Dan was recorded live in front of an audience at the Elysian Theatre in Los Angeles. Our cast was Ryan Hansen (Party Down) as Danny, Martin Starr (Party Down, Silicon Valley) as Daniel, Zoe Chao (Party Down) as Marnie, Olivia Liang (Kung F…
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Whether you're curious about future-proofing your career, understanding AI's global impact, or just want to hear from one of tech's most insightful leaders, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Think of AI today like computers in the '90s - those who embrace it early will have an incredible advantage. Join us as we explore what makes th…
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James Hurman does a lot. He’s a strategist, a creative, an entrepreneur, an investor, a teacher and a great bloke. In this episode we discuss: The lessons from ancient cultures The power of delegation Making not drinking cool AF Influencer partnerships with the Kardashians The story behind Tracksuit, the brand tracking platform How James approaches…
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In this interview we talk about Joe and Joe’s first show business jobs, including the insane, no-longer existent job of Night PA, delivering scripts in the wee hours of the night. They talk about how far having a great attitude can take you in this business, the lessons they’ve learned through their long careers and what they look for in people whe…
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Things have been a little tough in Los Angeles this month, so we are bringing you our first ever Dead Pilots Society Rerun. This is one of our all-time favorite episodes. From way back in 2020, it's Eternally Yours from Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl), about a family of normal looking but emotionally closed off, stuck-together…
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Nils Wimby is an experienced leader in marketing with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of generating value. In this episode we discuss: The architect, plumber and pipe wrench Problemformuleringsprivilegiet (a great word to say if you don’t speak Swedish) Volvo and their journey to premium Jaguar’s rebrand and if it as a good idea How M…
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Dan Knowlton, the co-founder of Knowlton, has delivered millions in trackable sales for some of the world’s leading brands. In this episode we discuss: How he grew Knowlton from working with micro business to big brands Learning from mistakes Having your dad as a non exec How to write marketing reports Working with Barry from Eastenders Why nostalg…
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A happy holidays to you! Hopefully you're wearing that Dead Pilots Society shirt you bought for yourself as a gift while listening to this episode! This is our interview with Amy and Brendan. In it you'll hear an honest take about how hard it is to sell things and make a living in Hollywood these days. We get into Amy & Brendan's writing dynamic, n…
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It's the end of the year and we have a very special dead pilot for you! This is The 14th Floor written by Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding). It centers around an ambitious young executive at multinational McKenna Corp who gets hip-checked by her threatened CEO, and is then banished to the depths of the 14th flo…
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Suzanne is the Director CEE, Google Customer Solutions and a long time Googler. In this episode we discuss: Planning (or not) for a career How digital marketing has changed in the 25 years Has brand loyalty changed over the years Do you need to be always on with your marketing Talk to your customers Working across counties and customs Using AI as a…
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Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Andrew interviews Bill Callahan about his pilot Massholes. Bill has an impressive résumé, having worked on Spin City, 8 Simple Rules, Scrubs, Psych, American Housewife, and The Goldbergs. A former college athlete turned comedy writer, Bill shares his journey from football to comedy, starting in an agency mailroo…
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Carrie Rose runs Rise at Seven, the Search-First creative agency from the UK that’s taking over America. In this episode we discuss: Business is just business Positioning for fast fashion Saying no to new business Using values in your agency When to say no to clients The Rise at Seven story The role of data in decision making Strategy v tactics Str…
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This month's pilot is Massholes. It was set up at ABC and written by Bill Callahan (Scrubs, Spin City). Bill is a veteran comedy writer who's worked on so many shows you know and love. This is a Friends-style ensemble pilot inspired by Bill's group of friends from Massachusetts. To keep things authentic, we assembled an all-star cast of actors from…
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Prefer YouTube? — watch the episode here Exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern life, Kevin Rose sits down with celebrated Zen teacher Henry Shukman to explore the depths of meditation practice, the nature of awakening, and the universal human capacity for transformation. From practical meditation advice to fascinating Zen stories …
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Aaron Ahuvia PhD is the world’s leading scientific expert on brand love. In this episode we discuss: How the brain works and what we know about love What it’s like working with Philip Kotler How we define love and why it matters to marketers How to build brand love What to do when brand love isn’t something you should aspire to Anthropomorphism and…
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Welcome to the after-show for Mr. Macho! Andrew and Al recount their unusual first meeting during a casting session for a show that came together under extraordinary circumstances. They discuss how close Al has come to getting his story on air as a half-hour comedy, as well as the ongoing challenges of Latino representation in TV comedy. Chris also…
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Rachel runs marketing at Equitas and her own fashion brand, Ivy Haven. We explore the similarities and differences! This is the final episode in the 2024 Black History Month mini series. In this episode we discuss: Setting the ambition for a DEI in NI event Celebrating small wins SaaS marketing for a start up Positioning the right message to the ri…
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Friends, I recently sat down with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, for a discussion about probiotics, metabolism, and a potential natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Here's why I'm excited to share this with you... The Backstory A month ago, I ran into a friend who had slimmed down and was looking fit. These days, I…
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Our featured dead pilot this month is Mr. Macho, written by Al Madrigal. You might know Al from his stand-up, his time on The Daily Show, or his many TV and film appearances over the years. His autobiographical, focuses on a man struggling with his cultural identity and his place in a newly gentrifying neighborhood. The project was supervised by Ch…
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Blessing is the Business Inclusion Programme Manager at NatWest, where her role focusses on breaking down barriers to enterprise for Ethnic Minority owned businesses across the UK. We talk about the challenges and opportunities for Ethnic Minority owned businesses and the impact on the country. This is the second episode in the 2024 Black History M…
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This episode was recorded live at Ulster Bank as part of our mini series for Black History Month. It features David Levin and Charmaine McConville. In this episode we discuss: The early days of social media The challenges of growing a start up Acting on advice from loved ones The best petrol station in Ireland Whether Bradford or Leeds is better (i…
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Miracle is the Head of Search at John Lewis Finance, with over a decade of experience helping global and national brands increase their visibility. In this episode we discuss:• Organic and paid search playing nicely together• The importance of brands in search• Working for the darling of the British high street• Building effective teams• The differ…
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This is the after-show for Honey Do List, featuring our interview with Julie Bean and Brian Donovan. Julie and Brian share incredible stories about breaking into the industry and how they worked their way up to becoming showrunners. Brian also discusses his time on the legendary Georgetown improv troupe alongside Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Mike Birb…
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Very Important Note:All future episodes of Diggnation will be posted to the official Diggnation channels, not here on the Kevin Rose Show feed. Get your favorite feed (Youtube, Spotify, Apple, RSS) right here on the new website — www.diggnation.show Also, looking for fun clips? * Diggnation Instagram * Diggnation TikTok This is a public episode. If…
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This month's pilot is Honey Do List, written by Julie Bean (showrunner of Grown-ish) and Brian Donovan (American Housewife). It's based on the real-life story of a mom who extricates herself from a controlling marriage, moves in with her lesbian daughter, Summer, and begins to rediscover joy by checking items off her bucket list, one at a time. Thi…
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Allen Adamson is an industry expert in all disciplines of branding. He has worked with a broad spectrum of consumer and corporate businesses in industries ranging from packaged goods and technology to health care, financial services, hospitality, and entertainment. In this episode we discuss: Why Skype died The joy of a 1 page document Switching fr…
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In this inaugural AMA episode of The Kevin Rose Show, Kevin dives deep into personal growth, mental health, and the entrepreneurial journey, sifting through over 100 audience-submitted questions. Joined by his friend Chris Hutchins, the conversation touches on childhood trauma, managing stress, and the balance between building wealth and maintainin…
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In this captivating episode of The Random Show, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose reunite for a freewheeling conversation that spans cutting-edge science, personal growth, and technological marvels. The duo dives into Tim's recent sabbatical, exploring the creative process behind his upcoming book and the challenges of maintaining work-life balance. They …
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Buckle up; in this episode, we explore the emerging field of ketamine therapy for mental health treatment with Dr. Jennifer Ellice, a board-certified emergency physician based in Los Angeles. Dr. Ellice, who studied at Princeton University and the University of Rochester School of Medicine before completing her residency at the Warren Alpert Medica…
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This is a very special episode of Dead Pilots Society. It's our interview with Damir and Dario Konjicija, and in it, you'll hear perhaps the most interesting Hollywood origin story we've ever encountered. Damir and Dario discuss their journey from being Bosnian refugees to arriving in America in 1997 and falling in love with American television. Th…
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The following podcast is a conversation with my friend and colleague Chris Hutchins. In this episode, we discuss a long-form article I just published on my investing playbook. The title of the article is "The Calculated Contrarian: Extreme Security, Extreme Risk, Extraordinary Returns."View the full article hereMore on Chris and his podcast here. R…
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Our dead pilots this month is I Hate Myself by Dario & Dami Konjicija (Home Economics, Young Sheldon). This is a fun multi-camera buddy comedy with a time traveling twist. It was developed for CBS Studios and we know you're going to love it. The cast for this one includes Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Josh Banday (Upload), Paige Collins (Good Girls), Le…
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Dream reading is no longer science fiction. Sleep damage reversal could be a reality. And nightmares? They might become controllable. Dr. Matt Walker unveils these groundbreaking possibilities in sleep science. From antioxidant therapies (Kevin is backing a study here) to brain-zapping sleep enhancers, we're exploring innovations that are revolutio…
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