Mission Log: The Orville

Mission Log: The Orville

An episode-by-episode discussion of "The Orville," examining the morals, meanings and messages in each story.

Episodes

October 2, 2024 53 mins

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 comics, the hilarious adventures of Space Job, and his latest creation, The Masked Macher—a Hollywood underdog’s transformation into a masked wrestling star ("Macher" is Yiddish for BIG SHOT!).

We also discuss his new episodes of F...

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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 unique flavor that makes them wistful, as they wax poetic about their love for Ted, their hopes for the inevitable season 2, and the joy they find in making this show together.

We couldn’t do it without YOU, folks. Thank you for joining us on this Shore Leav...

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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 before prom, it delves into much deeper themes—like why you should never sit on top of a moving vehicle.

Join us next week for the last episode of our series, Talking Ted presented by Bear Fight Whiskey, where we’ll wrap up our thoughts on the first seas...

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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 master and creator of the application, ViewScreen, about is work with Ted, The Orville, Bad Robot, and so much more!

Join us next week for, “He’s Gotta Have It” with special guest, Seth MacFarlane!

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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 Seeking Susan,” as well as fawning over Alanna and her many amazing roles over the years.

Join us next week for, “Loud Night.”

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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 in this buddy episode, as well as the bounds of Ted’s whimsy, and more!

Join us next week for, “Desperately Seeking Susan” with special guest, Alanna Ubach.

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June 5, 2024 44 mins

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 discuss the complexities of the industry itself, all while sipping on a bit of Bear Fight Whiskey.

Join us next week for, “Subways, Bicycles, and Automobiles,” with special guest, Giorgia Whigham.
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May 29, 2024 33 mins

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 helping a dog in his hour of need.

This week, Mike and Jess deep dive into the episode and share their favorite moments all while sharing a sip of Bear Fight Whiskey.

Join us next week for, “Ejectile Dysfunction.”

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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 before doing the show, how it feels to be the person who introduced John and Ted to weed, and what it's like to be an older sister to three brothers in real life!

All that, and more!

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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 talk process, 'stuffies', facial expressions, and more.


Next week, we welcome special guest, Giorgia Whigham, who plays Blaire Bennett, to chat about the first episode of the series, “Just S...

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May 8, 2024 31 secs

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 Lynn Verdi for Talking Ted Presented by Bear Fight Whiskey as they invite you and actors from the show to explore each episode of the hit series.

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February 21, 2024 61 mins

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 Beaker the parrot! Thanks to everyone who joined us on Virtual Trek Con 5.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/m2qdu6e5uRc?si=2EO6Ka82BMYl5_ax

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October 11, 2023 68 mins

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 career, writing, directing, and the current state of Hollywood.

Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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July 19, 2023 51 mins

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 Development with an update on upcoming Orville games and a give-away!

LINKS:
David Cabeza’s ArtStation
Phoenix Development on Itch.io

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July 5, 2023 54 mins

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 Log.

Support Mission Log: The Orville – “Artifacts” is available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.

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June 28, 2023 62 mins

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 into the Mission Log.

Support Mission Log: The Orville – “Digressions” is available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.

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June 21, 2023 59 mins

Talla, LaMarr, and Dr. Finn visit a planet that Talla has been to before, only to find that it's under new management - whether the people living there like it or not.  Heroes goes into the Mission Log.

Support Mission Log: The Orville – Order “Heroes Part 1” and “Heroes Part 2” now from Amazon! “Heroes” is also available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.

Mike is also currently reading “Replay” by Ken Grimwood.

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June 14, 2023 56 mins

A planet long out of contact with the Union suddenly gets the attention of both the Union and the Krill, and Ed is assigned to find out what's happening there as Launch Day goes into the Mission Log.

Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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June 7, 2023 59 mins

The Orville crew intercept a ship of Union citizens who all have something in common: their desire to leave the Union and hear the Word of Avis.  Our journey into the official Orville comics continues as The Word of Avis goes into the Mission Log.

Support Mission Log - order "The World of Avis" from Amazon!

Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville...

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May 31, 2023 59 mins

The lingering aftermath of war, a tragic ending, and a surprising number of penguins for a desert planet. This week, Jessica and Mike begin covering the official Orville comics as New Beginnings goes into the Mission Log.

Support Mission Log - Order "New Beginnings" from Amazon!

Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to ch...

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