Mike Pilot
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Michael J. Pilat (born July 29, 1975), known as Mike Pilot and "Tha Mike", is an American broadcaster. He is the creator and co-host of the Full Of Sith Star Wars Podcast, along with Bryan Young and Bobby Roberts.[1][2]
July 29, 1975
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| Born | Michael J. Pilat July 29, 1975 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Known for | Full Of Sith, The Mediocre Show, Obviously Oblivious, The Awful Show |
| Spouse | Ariana Pilat[1] |
| Children | Anyah Pilat[1] |
| Website | www |
Biography
Mike Pilot was born and grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania.[3] After college, Pilot worked as a steelworker and radio DJ at a Top 40 station.[4] After sustaining injuries in a car accident, he learned the basics of web development and design. He continues to work in that field[3]
Pilot started his podcasting career in 2006[5] with The Awful Show podcast (2006–2009).[3] Three years and almost four million downloaded shows later, he retired from The Awful Show[citation needed] and became the co-host for The Mediocre Show, along with Eric Tomorrow.[6][7] In June 2009, Pilot also created the Obviously Oblivious podcast.
A notable guest on Obviously Oblivious was Neil deGrasse Tyson.[3] A notable guest on Full Of Sith, which began in 2013,[1] was Travis Beacham.[8]
As of 2014, Pilot and his family live in Cumru Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.[1]
