Talking About Orville's Orbit, Doctor Who's Pronouns, and Holiday Happiness - Episode 336

On this episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, join Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd as they dive into some interesting topics for your listening pleasure. Professor Aubrey takes center stage to express her adoration for "The Orville," the brainchild of Seth MacFarlane. Tim the Nerd joins in to dissect the show's uniqueness compared to MacFarlane's other creations like "Family Guy," a series Professor Aubrey isn't quite a fan of. Delving deeper, they explore MacFarlane's involvement in the Fox Network's Cosmos reboot, unraveling his multifaceted contributions to the world of television. Shifting gears, Tim delves into a social media storm surrounding the first installment of the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials, "The Star Beast." He dissects the controversy sparked by a scene addressing pronouns, highlighting how media amplification and professional agitators contribute to such uproars, prompting a discussion on the role of media in fueling controversies. Finally, Professor Aubrey and Tim dive into the insightful article from Psychology Today titled "Can You Achieve Holiday Bliss?" authored by Nina Ahuja MD, exploring the pursuit of holiday happiness and the psychological underpinnings of achieving contentment during the festive season. With their signature blend of analysis, humor, and passion, this episode promises a thought-provoking exploration of television, social media dynamics, and the pursuit of holiday joy. As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online. Friends Talking Nerdy is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deluxe Edition Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Head to their website to find out more information about all the shows available on the Network.