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 a key creative force behind The Orville since its inception. André shares insights from working on all three seasons, reflects on the evolution of the show, and discusses his approach to blending science with storytelling.

🌟 And we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our Master Replicas giveaway!

• Bob Ashon: Winner of the Entire Fleet Set
• April Nichols-Stark: Winner of the USS Orville ECV-197
• Silver Teede: Winner of the Pterodon

🎉 Congratulations to all the winners! If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry—more exciting content and giveaways are coming your way.

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🚀 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 his journey as an Orville influencer, the secrets to his success, and the incredible community of Orville fans. From viral videos to fostering a positive fandom space, this conversation is a must-listen for fans of the show.

🎙️ Follow JP: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/EgotasticFT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egotasticfuntime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@egotasticft

📺 Check out his YouTube Channels:

• Egotastic FunTime: https://www.youtube.com/@EgotasticFunTime
• Talking The Orville: https://www.youtube.com/@TALKINGTHEORVILLE2

Don’t miss this celebration of The Orville community and the people who make it amazing!

Plus, don’t forget about our incredible Master Replicas Giveaway! One lucky fan will win the entire fleet of The Orville die-cast models, and two runner-ups will receive exclusive prizes. Enter now: https://gleam.io/JzAWJ/mission-log-the-orville-master-replicas-giveaway

The giveaway ends at 11:59 PM PT on January 27th, so don’t miss your chance!

Join us for an exciting conversation as well as exclusive updates, and all the Orville fun you can handle.

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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 mastermind behind Master Replicas, for a deep dive into his career, the world of collectibles, and the cutting-edge tech that brings iconic designs to life.

Ben shares stories from his vast experience working on high-profile projects, including how he approaches turning beloved sci-fi vessels into high-quality models that fans treasure. From The Orville to his previous work across the sci-fi universe, his passion and expertise shine through in every detail.

Plus, don’t forget about our incredible Master Replicas Giveaway! One lucky fan will win the entire fleet of The Orville die-cast models, and two runner-ups will receive exclusive prizes. Enter now: https://gleam.io/JzAWJ/mission-log-the-orville-master-replicas-giveaway

The giveaway ends at 11:59 PM PT on January 27th, so don’t miss your chance!

Join us for an exciting conversation with Ben Robinson, exclusive updates, and all the Orville fun you can handle.

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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 catch up on what they’ve been up to in the world of The Orville, including Mike’s exciting appearance at San Diego Comic-Con. But that’s not all! We’re thrilled to announce an incredible giveaway in partnership with Master Replicas. One lucky fan will win the entire fleet of die-cast models from The Orville, including: Pterodon – Union Fighter PT-197 USS Orville ECV-197 (Exploratory Class) Orville Union Shuttle (Season 3) Krill Destroyer Kaylon Cruiser and Kaylon Interceptor. And that’s not all! Two runner-up prizes will also be awarded: One (1) Pterodon model and one (1) USS Orville ECV-197 (Exploratory Class). Entering is easy! Visit https://gleam.io/JzAWJ/mission-log-the-orville-master-replicas-giveaway for your chance to win. The giveaway is open until 11:59 PM PT on January 27th, and there are multiple ways to enter, including signing up for the Master Replicas newsletter through the entry form. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate The Orville in style. Join us for an exciting conversation, exclusive updates, and your shot at some amazing prizes!  Follow Us: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogTheOrville • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@RoddenberryPodcasts • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/RoddenberryPodcasts Support the Show: Join our exclusive Patreon community for as little as $1/month at https://www.patreon.com/missionlog. Technical Director: Earl Green Producer: John Champion Executive Producer: Eugene Roddenberry Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

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 Futurama and his exciting upcoming project, Hysteria!, premiering October 18th on Peacock!

Enjoy this special Supplemental episode, and stay tuned for more fascinating conversations with creators like David!

Follow David On Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/davidagoodman1/ X https://x.com/DavidAGoodman

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Hosted by Mike Richards and Jessica Lynn Verdi, Mission Log: The Orville follows the adventures of the crew of the USS Orville, one episode at a time. Join us as we discuss the messages, morals, and meanings of Seth McFarlane’s The Orville.

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We'll see you in the stars!

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.

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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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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

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We'll see you in the stars!

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! Visit their website to learn more about ViewScreen: https://viewscreen.com/

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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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We'll see you in the stars!

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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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!

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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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!