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A podcast discussing the television series The Orville, hosted by Rob Logan and Katie Peters. Part of The Geek Generation Network.

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    Meet the Hosts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 62:29


    After 3 years of Quantum Drive, Rob and Katie take some time to answer listener questions and share more about themselves. The post Meet the Hosts appeared first on The Geek Generation.

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    Sympathy for the Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 47:33


    When the crew of the Orville come face-to-face with one of humanity's most vile ideologies, they must solve the moral conundrum of who to hold accountable for evil deeds real… and imagined. The post Sympathy for the Devil appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Mark Jackson, The Orville’s Isaac

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 15:17


    Mark Jackson, Isaac on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about performing in and out of costume, Isaac's emotional awakening, the effect Charly will have on Isaac, and much more. The post Mark Jackson, The Orville’s Isaac appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Peter Macon, The Orville’s Bortus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 21:27


    Peter Macon, Bortus on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about developing how Moclans speak and act, tackling those emotional scenes in Season 3, and much more. The post Peter Macon, The Orville’s Bortus appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Imani Pullum, The Orville’s Topa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 15:27


    Imani Pullum, Topa on Season 3 of The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about her portrayal of Topa, how she learned to be a Moclan, working with the cast of The Orville, and much more. The post Imani Pullum, The Orville’s Topa appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Season 3 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 68:01


    Rob and Katie wrap-up Season 3 of The Orville by answering listener questions and sharing their Top 5 moments of the season. The post Season 3 Wrap-Up appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Rena Owen, The Orville's Heveena

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 22:32


    Rena Owen, Heveena on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about revisiting the courtroom scene, acting alongside Dolly Parton, and much more. Support Quantum Drive by becoming a backer on Patreon | patreon.com/thegeekgeneration. Follow Quantum Drive on TwitterFollow Rob Logan on Twitter and TwitchFollow Katie Peters on Twitter and Twitch Follow Rena Owen on Twitter. Many thanks to Captain_Meatshield for allowing us to use his music for our show theme. The post Rena Owen, The Orville's Heveena appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Future Unknown (The Orville – S03E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 65:59


    A celebration is underway aboard the ship while a friend of the crew seeks asylum on the Orville. Support Quantum Drive by becoming a backer on Patreon | patreon.com/thegeekgeneration. Follow Quantum Drive on TwitterFollow Rob Logan on Twitter and TwitchFollow Katie Peters on Twitter and Twitch Many thanks to Captain_Meatshield for allowing us to use his music for our show theme. The post Future Unknown (The Orville – S03E10) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Jon Cassar, Executive Producer and Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 17:51


    Jon Cassar, Executive Producer and Director on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about working on Season 3, the elaborate sets on the show, directing Dolly Parton and the challenges around making that scene work, and most importantly, is Nurse Park OK? Support Quantum Drive by becoming a backer on Patreon | patreon.com/thegeekgeneration. Follow Quantum Drive on TwitterFollow Rob Logan on Twitter and TwitchFollow Katie Peters on Twitter and Twitch Follow Jon Cassar on Twitter and TikTok Many thanks to Captain_Meatshield for allowing us to use his music for our show theme. https://youtu.be/tYd9hK5eloU The post Jon Cassar, Executive Producer and Director appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Domino (The Orville – S03E09)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 81:51


    Rob Logan [Twitter | Twitch]Katie Peters [Twitter | Twitch]Follow Quantum Drive on Twitter Domino (The Orville – S03E09) Support Quantum Drive by becoming a backer on Patreon. The creation of a powerful new weapon puts the Orville crew, and the entire Union, in a political and ethical quandary. Purchase episodes of The Orville on prime video. Many thanks to Captain_Meatshield for allowing us to use his music for our show theme. The post Domino (The Orville – S03E09) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Penny Johnson Jerald, The Orville’s Dr. Claire Finn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 16:47


    Penny Johnson Jerald, Dr. Claire Finn on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about the strength of Dr. Finn as a character, Claire's relationship with Isaac, their dance in "From Unknown Graves", the difference between Star Trek and The Orville, and much more. The post Penny Johnson Jerald, The Orville’s Dr. Claire Finn appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Midnight Blue (The Orville – S03E08)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 79:44


    Kelly and Bortus are assigned to a mission that takes them to Heveena's sanctuary world. The post Midnight Blue (The Orville – S03E08) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    J Lee, The Orville’s John LaMarr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 17:01


    J Lee, John LaMarr on The Orville, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about LaMarr's relationship with Talla, that massage scene, what he has in common with the character he portrays, the origin of “boom”, and much more. The post J Lee, The Orville’s John LaMarr appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    From Unknown Graves (The Orville – S03E07)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 71:59


    The Orville discovers a Kaylon with a very special ability. The post From Unknown Graves (The Orville – S03E07) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Twice in a Lifetime (The Orville – S03E06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 79:28


    The crew sets out to rescue Gordon from a distant yet familiar world, dealing with potentially permanent consequences along the way. The post Twice in a Lifetime (The Orville – S03E06) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    A Tale of Two Topas (The Orville – S03E05)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 80:00


    Tensions between Kelly and the Moclans rise when she helps Topa prepare for the Union Point entrance exam. The post A Tale of Two Topas (The Orville – S03E05) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Gently Falling Rain (The Orville – S03E04)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 71:31


    The Orville transports a Union delegation to the Krill homeworld to sign a peace treaty. The post Gently Falling Rain (The Orville – S03E04) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Mortality Paradox (The Orville – S03E03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 83:33


    The crew discovers signs of modern civilization on a planet known to be uninhabited. The post Mortality Paradox (The Orville – S03E03) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Shadow Realms (The Orville – S03E02)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 86:58


    The Orville crew embarks on a mission to explore a dangerous region of Krill space. The post Shadow Realms (The Orville – S03E02) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Season 3 Cast & Crew Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 27:27


    Rob and Katie chat with the cast and crew of The Orville: New Horizons during the Season 3 press event. Hear our interviews with Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, J Lee, Jessica Szohr, Anne Winters, Peter Macon, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Brannon Braga, David A. Goodman, and Jon Cassar. The post Season 3 Cast & Crew Interviews appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Electric Sheep (The Orville – S03E01)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 81:00


    The crew deals with the aftermath of the Kaylon battle. The post Electric Sheep (The Orville – S03E01) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    David A. Goodman, Executive Producer and Writer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 52:42


    David A. Goodman, Executive Producer on The Orville and author of the comics, sits down to chat with Rob and Katie about the show, his involvement in creating the Krill, and writing the comics (as well as several Easter eggs included within). The post David A. Goodman, Executive Producer and Writer appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Digressions (Season 2.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 50:00


    Story gaps are filled in and an ancient alien fleet is discovered in the graphic novel Digressions. The post Digressions (Season 2.5) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Launch Day (Season 2.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 50:57


    The crew continue their space explorations by investigating a possible alien weapon and stopping an invasion in this graphic novel that bridges Seasons 2 and 3. The post Launch Day (Season 2.5) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    New Beginnings (Season 1.5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 40:27


    The crew continue their space explorations, encountering new alien civilizations and confronting old enemies in this graphic novel that bridges Seasons 1 and 2. The post New Beginnings (Season 1.5) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    The Road Not Taken (The Orville – S02E14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 38:36


    The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision. The post The Road Not Taken (The Orville – S02E14) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (The Orville – S02E13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 52:16


    A time distortion brings someone from the past to the Orville. The post Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow (The Orville – S02E13) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Sanctuary (The Orville – S02E12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 59:17


    When two Moclans board the Orville, they bring a secret that threatens the stability of the Planetary Union. The post Sanctuary (The Orville – S02E12) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Lasting Impressions (The Orville – S02E11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 59:28


    The crew of the Orville opens a time capsule from the year 2015, leading Gordon to find love in an unexpected place. The post Lasting Impressions (The Orville – S02E11) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Blood of Patriots (The Orville – S02E10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 50:10


    Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill but two unexpected guests put everything at risk. The post Blood of Patriots (The Orville – S02E10) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Identity (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Brooke Noska

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 37:09


    Brooke Noska, Visual Effects Producer on The Orville, joins us for a behind-the-scenes discussion of the two-part epic, Identity. The post Identity (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Brooke Noska appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Identity, Part II (The Orville – S02E09)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 53:59


    The captured Orville leads the Kaylon armada to Earth to destroy all biological life. The post Identity, Part II (The Orville – S02E09) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Identity, Part I (The Orville – S02E08)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 46:34


    After Isaac suddenly shuts down, the crew journeys to his home planet. The post Identity, Part I (The Orville – S02E08) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Deflectors (The Orville – S02E07)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 56:05


    A renowned Moclan engineer from Bortus's past joins the Orville, but he hides a secret. The post Deflectors (The Orville – S02E07) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    A Happy Refrain (The Orville – S02E06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 68:36


    The crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus. The post A Happy Refrain (The Orville – S02E06) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    All the World is Birthday Cake (The Orville – S02E05)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 57:27


    The Orville makes first contact and a new crewmember joins the ship. The post All the World is Birthday Cake (The Orville – S02E05) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    All the World is Birthday Cake (The Orville – S02E05)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 57:27


    The Orville makes first contact and a new crewmember joins the ship. The post All the World is Birthday Cake (The Orville – S02E05) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes (The Orville – S02E04)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 54:54


    Ed finds himself stranded behind enemy lines when he crash-lands on a mysterious planet. Meanwhile, Gordon attempts to take the Command Test. The post Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes (The Orville – S02E04) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes (The Orville – S02E04)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 54:54


    Ed finds himself stranded behind enemy lines when he crash-lands on a mysterious planet. Meanwhile, Gordon attempts to take the Command Test. The post Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes (The Orville – S02E04) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Home (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Lex Cassar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 31:58


    Lex Cassar, Lead Concept Designer on The Orville, returns for a behind-the-scenes discussion about "Home." The post Home (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Lex Cassar appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Home (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Lex Cassar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 31:58


    Lex Cassar, Lead Concept Designer on The Orville, returns for a behind-the-scenes discussion about "Home." The post Home (Behind-the-Scenes) w/ Lex Cassar appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Home (The Orville – S02E03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 52:13


    Alara makes a visit to her home planet after finding out her strength is fading. The post Home (The Orville – S02E03) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

    Home (The Orville – S02E03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 52:13


    Alara makes a visit to her home planet after finding out her strength is fading. The post Home (The Orville – S02E03) appeared first on The Geek Generation.

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