An episode-by-episode discussion of "The Orville," examining the morals, meanings and messages in each story.
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55 min
Supplemental: André Bormanis' Guide To The Orville
As we bring this Mission Log: The Orville journey to a close, we’re excited to welcome back André Bormanis—author of The Guide to The Orville, science consultant for Star Trek, and…
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41 min
Supplemental: A Chat with JP aka Egotastic Funtime!
🚀 Mission Log: The Orville continues with an exciting new episode featuring JP, aka Justin Pool, the creative mind behind Egostastic FunTime! Mike and Jessica chat with JP about hi…
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57 min
Supplemental: Ben Robinson
Our special four-episode series of Mission Log: The Orville continues with a fascinating interview you won’t want to miss! This week, Mike and Jessica welcome Ben Robinson, the mas…
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45 min
The State of the Union with Mike & Jess
Welcome to a brand-new series of Mission Log: The Orville! Mike and Jessica are kicking off the year with a four-episode series you won’t want to miss. In this episode, the hosts c…
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54 min
David A. Goodman
David A. Goodman (The Orville, Honor Society, and Futurama), returns to chat with Mike & Jess about his expanding universe of comics at Dark Horse! 🚀 We dive into The Orville comic…
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46 min
Bear Fight Whiskey’s Kentucky Reserve Review & Ted Season 1 Recap
In this extra-long episode, Mike & Jess have the distinct honor of trying Bear Fight Whiskey’s Kentucky Reserve, a beautiful whiskey aged in a tequila barrel. Perhaps it’s this uni…
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26 min
“He’s Gotta Have It” with special guest, Seth MacFarlane
Mike and Jess welcome Seth back to discuss the seventh and final episode of season 1 of Ted, “He’s Gotta Have It.” While the episode centers on Johnny’s quest to lose his virginity…
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30 min
“Loud Night” with special guest, Brandon Fayette
Perhaps the most poignant and heartfelt episode of season one, Mike & Jess discuss “Loud Night,” the episode where another inanimate object comes to life. They also talk to VFX mas…
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31 min
“Desperately Seeking Susan” with special guest, Alanna Ubach
For this Susan Bennett centric episode we get none other than the mom herself, Alanna Ubach. Mike and Jess spend some time talking with Alanna about episode 5 of Ted, “Desperately…
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31 min
Talking Ted: “Subways, Bicycles, and Automobiles” with special guest, Giorgia Whigham
We welcome back special guest Giorgia Whigham to talk about episode 4 of Ted, “Subways, Bicycles, and Automobiles.” She and your hosts discuss the antics Blaire and Ted get up to i…
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45 min
"Ejectile Dysfunction"
Mike and Jess deep dive into episode 3 of Ted, “Ejectile Dysfunction.” They share their favorite funny moments from the episode, their own first brush with porn... porno?, and disc…
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33 min
"My Two Dads"
It turns out that there are plenty of morals, messages, and meanings to glean from episode 2 of Ted, “My Two Dads,” whether it’s learning how to have empathy for your enemy or help…
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34 min
“Just Say Yes” with Special Guest, Giorgia Whigham
We welcome the moral compass of Ted the series, Blaire Bennett, aka Giorgia Whigham, to discuss the first episode, "Just Say Yes." We'll ask what her impression of the 90s was befo…
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24 min
Ted Then and Now with Special Guest, Seth MacFarlane
In the first episode of our Shore Leave Series, "TALKING Ted," Mike and Jess look at the Ted franchise as a whole and welcome special guest, and creator of Ted, Seth MacFarlane to…
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31 sec
Introducing "Talking Ted"
Your Mission Log: The Orville hosts have been granted shore leave to talk about the hit series Ted, by Seth MacFarlane, streaming now on Peacock. Join Mike Richards and Jessica Lyn…
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1 h 01
Doug Drexler
Design and effects legend Doug Drexler drops by Mission Log: The Orville to talk about his contributions across multiple science-fiction series. Plus, special guest appearance by B…
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1 h 08
Supplemental 09 - J. Lee
You might know J. Lee as the face and voice of the Orville's chief engineer, but we can neither confirm nor deny that right now. Jessica and Mike instead quiz him about his musical…
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51 min
Supplemental 08 - David Cabeza & Co.
Mike and Jessica welcome P.J. from Orville Nation and get inside the the making of The Orville comics with artist David Cabeza, plus a visit with Elyse Hargreaves from Phoenix Deve…
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55 min
Artifacts
A renowned scientist boards the Orville for a ride to the discovery of a lifetime. But is he motivated by pure research or something more sinister? Artifacts goes into the Mission…
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1 h 02
Digressions
Did the alternate timeline from the end of the second season break your brain? Join Jessica and Mike as they go further down the alternate-universe rabbit hole as Digressions goes…