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  "textContent": "**Episode 200: Valley Heat by Christian Duguay**\n\nThis month marks the 200th episode of _Dead Pilots Society_ , which feels like a real milestone for a show that requires considerably more coordination than a couple of people just turning on microphones and talking. Every pilot episode means finding a pilot, assembling a cast, and putting together a live reading, so reaching 200 episodes feels genuinely significant.\n\nWhile this is the show’s 200th episode, it’s also the 118th dead pilot the podcast has brought to life so far. For the occasion, we wanted something special, and this month’s pilot more than fits the bill: _Valley Heat_ , written by **Christian Duguay**.\n\nAndrew has previously called _Valley Heat_ (another Maximum Fun show) one of the greatest achievements in podcasting, and after connecting with Christian last year, learned that a pilot version of the podcast existed. After much persistence, _Dead Pilots Society_ finally got the chance to stage it live at the Elysian Theater.\n\nSet in Burbank’s Rancho Equestrian neighborhood, _Valley Heat_ captures the bizarre rhythms of suburban life in a way that’s both deeply specific and completely unhinged.\n\nFor anyone discovering _Valley Heat_ for the first time, this episode may be the perfect introduction.\n\nThe live reading also features many of the recognizable voices from the original podcast appearing onstage in person, making for a uniquely surreal experience.\n\nThe cast includes: Christian Duguay (Plantman & Blondie, The Dress Up Gang), Kevin CamIa (Fallout), Mike O'Connell (DTF St Louis, Patriot), Merrill Davis (Comics Unleashed, Time Out Comics to Watch), Emily Maya Mills (Key and Peele, Orange is the new Black), Matt Braunger (stand up), Chris Garcia (WTF, This American Life, Scattered), Beth Stelling (Netflix, HBO Max comedy), DeMorge Brown (Destroy All Neighbors)\n\nVideo of the live table read is available exclusively to Maximum Fun members. Become a member for as little as $5 a month at maximumfun.org/join.\n\nAnd don’t forget to check out Andrew’s documentary _Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story_ at https://www.reddkrossfilm.com/",
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