Mission Log: The Orville

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 an

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 Missi

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

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.c

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 ea

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."

The Orville: New Horizons soundtrack has arrived, and we talk to The Orville composer Joel McNeely about his work on the season (and recording an orchestra in a pandemic), collaborating with Seth MacFarlane, and more! 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 podc