Mission Log: The Orville – Details, episodes & analysis

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 Leave Series. Special thanks to Eugene Roddenberry, John Champion, Earl Green, and Tess McNally with Next Century Spirits.

We’ll see you in the stars!

Check out Bear Fight Whiskey’s amazing drink recipes on their website, and while you’re there snag $20 off shipping to enjoy a bottle of your very own Bear Fight Whiskey so you can sip along with the hosts and guests!
  Go to https://www.BearFightWhiskey.com and enter code: BF20 at check out!

Your hosts of Mission Log: The Orville 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.

Visit our website for more information: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com/show/mission-log-the-orville/

Join our Roddenberry Podcasts community by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $1 a month! https://www.patreon.com/missionlog

TALKING ted is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive produced by Eugene Roddeberry & John Champion. 
Edited by Jessica Lynn Verdi
Design by Scott White

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Mike Richards: https://www.x.com/mrichards1701
Jessica Lynn Verdi: https://www.x.com/jessicalynnverdi

We'll see you in the stars!

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 season of Ted, look forward to the second season, and perhaps have something special to sip on.

Check out Bear Fight Whiskey’s amazing drink recipes on their website, and while you’re there snag $20 off shipping to enjoy a bottle of your very own Bear Fight Whiskey so you can sip along with the hosts and guests!

Go to https://www.BearFightWhiskey.com and enter code: BF20 at check out!

Your hosts of Mission Log: The Orville 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.

Visit our website for more information: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com/show/mission-log-the-orville/

Join our Roddenberry Podcasts community by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $1 a month! https://www.patreon.com/missionlog

TALKING ted is produced by Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive produced by Eugene Roddeberry & John Champion. 
Edited by Jessica Lynn Verdi
Design by Scott White

Mission Log: The Orville: https://www.x.com/ML_TheOrville
Mike Richards: https://www.x.com/mrichards1701
Jessica Lynn Verdi: https://www.x.com/jessicalynnverdi

We'll see you in the stars!

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

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

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

To enter the “All Kidding Aside” T-shirt giveaway:
Follow both Mission Log: The Orville and Phoenix Development on Twitter, and LIKE and RETWEET the contest post from either one!

Support Mission Log: The Orville by picking up The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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 on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com