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The Official Podcast for Seth MacFarlane's, The Orville.

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  1. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Domino

    Welcome to another episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this one, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome, former radio DJ and host of the Songs of the Years podcast, Alan Thomas, to chat about S03E09 Domino. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville New...

  2. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Midnight Blue

    Welcome to another episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this one, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome Earth's biggest Krill fan back to chat about S03E08 Midnight Blue and gush about Dolly Parton. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville New Horizons...

  3. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – From Unknown Graves

    Welcome to the latest installment of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael chat about S03E07 From Unknown Graves. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and...

  4. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Tale of Two Topas and Twice in a Lifetime

    Welcome to the first double episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome back the founder of our humble show, Dan Taylor to chat about S03E05 Tale of Two Topas and S03E06 Twice in a Lifetime in which Dan is now officially...

  5. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Gently Falling Rain w/Tom Costantino

    Welcome to the latest installment of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome The Orville Alexa and man that never sleeps, Tom Costantino along with literal rocket scientist and King of the Nerds winner, Kayla LaFrance on to chat...

  6. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Mortality Paradox

    Welcome to another episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome superfan, and covert operative, Matty on to chat about S03E03 Mortality Paradox. We also reveal where a special guest appeared in the episode that I know a lot…

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  7. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Shadow Realms

    Welcome to another episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome Patrick (Union Point Dropout), the keeper of The Orville wiki, on to chat about S03E02 Shadow Realms. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville New...

  8. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Virtual Press Day w/Seth MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, and J Lee

    Surprise bonus episode! Prior to the Season 3 premiere, we had the opportunity to join up in the Virtual Press Day where we spoke with Seth MacFarlane and then moved over to a dual interview of Scott Grimes and J Lee. Thanks again to Seth, Scott, and J! It's always a pleasure. Be sure to follow...

  9. The Orville New Horizons Official Podcast – Electric Sheep w/Mark Jackson

    Welcome to The Orville New Horizons Season 3 premiere episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! It's been a hot minute since we've done one of these! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael welcome Mark Jackson (Isaac) and our first fan guest, Johnny Reed, on to chat...

  10. The Orville Official Podcast – “THINK”sgiving Episode w/Neil deGrasse Tyson

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson to the PUNcast for our nearly annual Thinksgiving special! Grab a plate and join us at the table! Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and hit the website at...

  11. The Orville Official Podcast Season 1.5 Comic Series Special

    We're back for the first in our latest series of between season podcasts on Planetary Union Network, The Orville’s Official Podcast! This time we're running down the 4 issue comic series from Dark Horse Comics. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast on Facebook,...

  12. The Orville Official Podcast – The Road Not Taken Season 2 Finale

    Welcome to The Orville Season 2 finale episode of The Orville's Official Podcast, Planetary Union Network! It's been a great season and we're glad we got to enjoy it with all of you! In this episode, co-hosts Joe and Michael chat about S02E14 The Road Not Taken. AVENGERS ENDGAME SPOILER WARNING:...

  13. The Orville Official Podcast – Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow w/ Hillary Wills

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome Assistant Editor, Hillary Wills, back to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Hillary about S02E13 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, her first full editor credit for The Orville. You can follow Hillary on Twitter and Instagram.…

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  14. The Orville Official Podcast – Sanctuary w/ Jonathan Frakes

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome, Director, Jonathan Frakes back to the PUNcast! Michael couldn't make it this time so Joe was joined by his wife, Megan, as a guest co-host to provide a female perspective and chat with Jonathan about The Orville S02E12 Sanctuary. Tom Costantino...

  15. The Orville Official Podcast – Lasting Impressions w/ Tom Costantino

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome Associate Producer and Editor extraordinaire Tom Costantino back to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Tom about our partnership with The Orville and then get his insights into (S02E11 Lasting Impressions). You can follow Tom on…

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  16. The Orville Official Podcast – Blood of Patriots

    Co-hosts Joe and Michael discuss S02E10 Blood of Patriots. We'll be back in two weeks with Tom Costantino! Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Fan Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and hit the website at PlanetaryUnion.net.

  17. The Orville Official Podcast – Identity Part 2 w/ Jon Cassar

    Recall the fleet! The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome Director and Executive Producer, Jon Cassar back as a special guest co-host to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Jon Cassar and get his insights as director on the second episode of The Orville's two-part…

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  18. The Orville Official Podcast – Identity Part 1 w/ Kai Wener and Jon Cassar

    Finn family in the house! The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome the younger Finn brother, actor, Kai Wener (Ty Finn) to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Kai about life aboard The Orville, piano, and Identity. They are then joined by, special guest co-host, Jon Cassar to...

  19. The Orville Official Podcast – Deflectors w/ Jessica Szohr and Kevin Daniels

    Security to the bridge! The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome our new Chief of Security, actress, Jessica Szohr (Lt. Talla Keyali) to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael are then joined by Kevin Daniels (Locar) and chat about this week's episode (S02E07 Deflectors). You can follow...

  20. The Orville Official Podcast w/ Peter Macon

    You will be silent! The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome, actor, Peter Macon (Lt. Commander Bortus) to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Peter about theatre, Minneapolis, The Orville, Moclan anatomy and so much more that you're just going to have to listen to find out...

  21. The Orville Fan Podcast – A Happy Refrain w/ Mark Jackson

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome, actor, Mark Jackson (Isaac) back to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Mark about The Orville, Issac's journey so far, and this week's episode (S02E06 A Happy Refrain). You can follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to follow...

  22. The Orville Fan Podcast – All the World is Birthday Cake

    Co-hosts Joe and Michael discuss S02E05 All the World is Birthday Cake. Congratulations to the fans who won our contest with La-La Land Records for one of 5 copies of the season 1 soundtrack album. We'll be back next week with Mark Jackson. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville…

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  23. The Orville Fan Podcast – Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes w/ Joel McNeely

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome award winning composer Joel McNeely to the PUNcast! Co-host Michael (because a thunderstorm made Joe mute his mic far too much) chats with Joel about previous career experience, working with Seth MacFarlane, and his work scoring on The Orville.…

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  24. The Orville Fan Podcast – Home w/ Jon Cassar

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome award winning director Jon Cassar to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Jon about previous career experience, 24, and his work on The Orville. Jon sticks around and discusses S02E03 Home with the PUNcast crew. You can follow Jon on...

  25. The Orville Fan Podcast – Primal Urges w/ BJ Tanner

    The Planetary Union Network is pleased to welcome, actor and all around great kid, BJ Tanner (Marcus Finn) to the PUNcast! Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with BJ about his experience on The Orville. Then they discuss S02E02 Primal Urges and unveil some contest giveaways. You can follow BJ on…

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  26. The Orville Fan Podcast – Ja’loja Season 2 Premiere

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 024) is back with our Season 2 Premiere episode! Co-hosts Joe and Michael discuss Ja'loja and reveal some future podcast guests. Be sure to follow Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr.

  27. The Orville Fan Podcast Prop Talk w/ Bryan Rodgers

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 023) is pleased to welcome Bryan Rodgers (The Orville Prop Master). Co-host Joe (flying solo due to technical difficulties) chats with Bryan about his props for Season 1, answers some fan questions from Reddit, and his long career in the...

  28. The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Rico E. Anderson

    The PUNcast is back for Season 2 and pleased to welcome, actor, Rico E. Anderson (The Moclan Doctor from The Orville Season 1 Episode About a Girl). Co-hosts Joe and Michael chat with Rico about his career in theater, roles in Star Trek productions, and his experience on The Orville. You can…

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  29. The Orville Fan Podcast Comic-Con 2018 Wrap Up

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 021) went to Comic-Con International: San Diego entrenched with the crew from The Orville itself to cover the event and panel featuring the cast and producers of the show. "Digital Content Producer" Dan Taylor shares with PUNcast co-hosts...

  30. The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Howard Berger

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 020) is pleased to welcome Oscar and Emmy winning Howard Berger of KNB EFX Group (The Orville Special Make-Up Effects & Make-Up Department Head), who leads the team responsible for the many aliens that you see on each episode of The…

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  31. The Orville Fan Podcast w/ The Visual Effects Team

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 019) is pleased to welcome Luke McDonald (The Orville Visual Effects Supervisor), Brandon Fayette (The Orville Digital Effects Supervisor), and Brooke Noska (The Orville Visual Effects Producer). Co-hosts Dan and Joe chat with the VFX Team...

  32. The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Jason Roberts (The Orville Unit Production Manager)

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (episode 018) is pleased to welcome Jason Roberts (The Orville Unit Production Manager) and Tom Costantino (The Orville Associate Producer, Editor). Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael chat with Jason about their recent visit to the set of The Orville…

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  33. The Orville Fan Podcast – Editing Chat w/ Tom Costantino, Scott Powell, Bart Rachmil & Hillary Wills

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast (Episode 017) is pleased to welcome Tom Costantino (The Orville Associate Producer, Editor), Scott Powell (The Orville Editor), Bart Rachmill (The Orville Assistant Editor), and Hillary Wills (The Orville Assistant Editor). Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and...

  34. The Orville Fan Podcast w/ Egotastic FunTime’s JP

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome JP, mastermind of Talking The Orville and Egotastic FunTime. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael chat with JP about their favorite episodes of Season One before discussing if Star Trek exists in the universe of The Orville and…

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  35. The Orville Fan Podcast – The World of The Orville w/ Jeff Bond

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome Jeff Bond, author of The World of The Orville. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael chat with Jeff about the ultimate guide to Seth MacFarlane's space-faring epic adventure. Filled with alien species, exotic worlds, futuristic...

  36. The Orville Fan Podcast – Hiatus

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is here to help you survive The Orville TV show hiatus. This episode Dan, Joe, and Michael discuss alternatives to The Orville to satisfy your viewing habits -- like teenaged Seth MacFarlane's Star Trek fan film and the Black Mirror episode USS...

  37. The Orville Fan Podcast – Costuming w/ Joseph A. Porro

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome The Orville Costume Designer Joseph A. Porro to the podcast. Co-hosts Joe, and Michael chat with Joseph about outfitting the crew of The Orville and alien species. Also discussed is a wrap up of the first season and a hint at...

  38. Ensign Henson: The Orville Fan Production (S01E01)

    "Navarian Seesaw" - Planetary Union Network presents Ensign Henson - a fan production based on The Orville. In the first official episode, Ensign Henson faces the consequences of his "computer malfuction" and learns more about the crew aboard the USS Orville than he ever wanted to know. The…

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  39. The Orville Fan Podcast – Mad Idolatry w/ Patrick Cox – Again

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome back Patrick Cox (a.k.a. Justin the Ogre) to the podcast. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael chat with last minute guest Patrick about the episode "Mad Idolatry" (or "Identity"), the complete first season of The Orville, and much,...

  40. The Orville Fan Podcast – New Dimensions w/ Scott Grimes

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome Scott Grimes to the podcast. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael chat with Scott about being Lt. Gordon Malloy on The Orville, and the discussion strays into all sorts of parts unknown. The crew also discusses the episode "New...

  41. The Orville Fan Podcast “THINK”sgiving Episode w/ André Bormanis

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome André Bormanis for our first annual "THINK"sgiving episode. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael throw a barrage of sciencey and techie questions at the Supervising Producer and Science Consultant of The Orville, and Mr. Bormanis…

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  42. The Orville Fan Podcast – Firestorm w/ Larry Joe Campbell

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome Larry Joe Campbell to the podcast. Co-hosts Dan and Joe (Michael is away on assignment) chat with Mr. Campbell about growing up a geek, playing Starfleet Battles, Barry Manilow, and his role as Chief Engineneer Lt. Cmdr. Steve...

  43. The Orville Fan Podcast – Cupid’s Dagger w/ Mark Jackson

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome Mark Jackson to the podcast. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael have the pleasure to get to know the man behind the mask as they chat with actor Mark Jackson about playing the role of Isaac on The Orville. The crew also discuss…

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  44. The Orville Fan Podcast – Into the Fold w/ Brannon Braga

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome Brannon Braga to the podcast. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael have the pleasure to chat with Brannon Braga, writer, director, and executive producer of The Orville, and to congratulate him on the show's second season...

  45. The Orville Fan Podcast – Majority Rule w/ Bruce Broughton

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome guest film and television composer Bruce Broughton, composer of The Orville theme. Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael get an education in film and television scoring as well as a listen to a unique take on The Orville theme. The...

  46. Ensign Henson: The Orville Fan Production (S01E00)

    "Meet Ensign Henson" - Planetary Union Network presents Ensign Henson - a fan production based on The Orville. In the series teaser, meet Ensign Henson, newly assigned payload specialist aboard the USS Orville.

  47. The Orville Fan Podcast – Krill w/ David A. Goodman

    Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome guest David A. Goodman, executive producer of The Orville, as well as writing the episode "Krill." Co-hosts Dan, Joe, and Michael hurl questions at Mr. Goodman ranging from his upcoming book The Autobiography of Jean-Luc…

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  48. The Orville Fan Podcast – Pria w/ Jonathan Frakes

    The Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is thrilled to welcome guest Jonathan Frakes, the busiest and nicest man in Hollywood, as well as being director of the "Pria" episode of The Orville. Co-hosts Dan and Joe grill Mr. Frakes on his career and experinece aboard The Orville before...

  49. The Orville Fan Podcast – If the Stars Should Appear

    The Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome guest podcast extraordinaire Michael May (and now regular fellow PUN crew member). Co-hosts Dan and Joe discuss with Michael the fourth episode of The Orville -- "If the Stars Should Appear" before moving on to that other...

  50. The Orville Fan Podcast – About a Girl w/ Brett Rickaby

    The Planetary Union Network: The Orville Fan Podcast is pleased to welcome actor Brett Rickaby, a.k.a. Lurenek "the spiky headed alien" from the second episode of The Orville "Command Performance." In addition to our guest, co-hosts Dan and Joe discuss the third episode of The Orville -- "About A...

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The Official Podcast for Seth MacFarlane's, The Orville.

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The Orville

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How many episodes does Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast have?

Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast has 53 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 2, 2022.

What is Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast about?

The Official Podcast for Seth MacFarlane's, The Orville.

How often does Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast release new episodes?

Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 53 episodes since July 2017.

Who hosts Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast?

Planetary Union Network: The Orville Official Podcast is created and hosted by The Orville.
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