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  "textContent": "**Episode 196: New York Mythological by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas**\n\nThis month’s dead pilot, kicking off the 2026 MaxFunDrive, is _New York Mythological_ , written by **Carter Bays and Craig Thomas**.\n\nBest known as the co-creators and showrunners of _How I Met Your Mother_ , Carter and Craig previously wrote for _The Late Show with David Letterman_ and produced _American Dad_. Carter is the author of the novel _The Mutual Friend_ , Craig wrote the novel _That’s Not How It Happened_ , and together they’re also members of the band The Solids. Craig also recently launched the _How We Made Your Mother_ rewatch podcast. To celebrate the MaxFunDrive, _Dead Pilots Society_ is featuring not one, but two pilots from Carter and Craig this month.\n\nThe log line for _New York Mythological -_ A new arrival joins the team at a museum devoted to exploring supernatural and paranormal phenomena in New York City.\n\nWith kind of a _How I Met Your Mother meets Ghostbusters feel_ , the pilot features a fantastic cast featuring Isabella Gomez (One Day at a Time, Shrinking), Devon Bostick (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Crime 101), Alyssa Limperis (What We Do In the Shadows), Josh Fadem (The Lowdown; American Dad), Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar, Industry) Cyrina Fiallo (HIgh Potential, 911 Lonestar), Tami Sagher (Inside Amy Schumer)\n\nIt’s MaxFunDrive season, which means celebrating the listeners who make _Dead Pilots Society_ possible. The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots",
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