Egotastic FunTime! ReLoaded

The Orville Season 4 is being worked on right now—and I know the show has already entered pre-production at the Fox lot. Help me rebuild Talking The Orville Season 4... Ja'loja! Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/EgoPatreon PayPal: https://paypal.me/egotasticfuntime Seth MacFarlane has completed all ten episodes. Jon Cassar is talking about returning to space. Peter Macon says very good news is coming s...

Did Streaming Steal Our Lives? Entertainment is everywhere now. Streaming services, endless shows, movies, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, trailers, clips, reactions, reviews, and doomscrolling feeds are all fighting for the same tiny piece of our lives: attention. But what happens when there is so much to watch that watching stops feeling fun and starts feeling like homework? In this episod...

Planet of the Apes knows what humans fear most: being replaced. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about the next Planet of the Apes movie, the future of the franchise after Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes , and why this sci-fi series still feels so relevant today. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes https://amzn.to/4u46PBT Planet Of The Apes Collector’s https://amzn.to/3PQUC...

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is ending with Season 2, but the bigger question is what that means for the future of Star Trek. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy , the Paramount+ series about young cadets training to become Starfleet officers, and why the show’s early ending says something bigger about modern franchise storytelling, streaming...

The Orville ECV-197 has a history long before Captain Ed Mercer ever took command. In this bonus episode of Talking The Orville deep dive, we explore the canon history of The Orville, the Union Mid-Level Cruiser that became one of the most beloved ships in modern sci-fi television. From the earliest concept of the Union Exploratory-Class Vessel to the design work of Dr. S.J. Lineweaver, the constr...

Can Star Wars make fans believe again? In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu , the return of Star Wars to movie theaters , and why Din Djarin and Grogu may be the perfect characters to bring audiences back into the galaxy far, far away. The Mandalorian https://amzn.to/3P9U36s & Grogu https://amzn.to/4dkD6iL We break down what this new Star War...

The Orville Season 4 is written, but the fandom still has to survive the waiting game. In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , we talk about the latest The Orville Season 4 update, the ten completed scripts, Seth MacFarlane’s schedule, and why fans should feel hopeful without turning every rumor into official news. The Orville https://amzn.to/4dxz1qd The Guide To The Orville https://amzn....

Supergirl is not just Girl Superman. It’s Superman https://amzn.to/494UDZN It’s Supergirl https://amzn.to/4tI7LeF In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I break down the new Supergirl trailer starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El and why this DCU movie could be one of the most important tests for James Gunn’s new DC Universe. We’re talking about Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Kara’s trauma,...

Can He-Man Save Nostalgia Movies? Watch He-Man Movie https://amzn.to/4dcjNqt Masters Of The Universe https://amzn.to/3Puws0b The new He-Man reboot has fans asking a big question: can Masters of the Universe bring back childhood nostalgia without getting trapped in the past? In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I talk about the upcoming He-Man movie , the history of the He-Man toys , th...

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I’m talking about the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man journey after No Way Home , the history of Spider-Man in comics and movies, and why Peter Parker still connects with audiences after more than 60 years. I also dig into the upcoming Spider-Noir series coming to Prime Video with Nicolas Cage, and how both Brand New Day...

The Orville Is Written. So Why Is Everyone Panicking? Watch The Orville https://amzn.to/4tuNVEt Guide To The Orville https://amzn.to/3OMmWoL The Orville Season 4 is written — all 10 episodes — so why is the internet still panicking? In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I’m talking all about The Orville , the history of Seth MacFarlane’s hopeful sci-fi series, the latest Season 4 update...

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded, I’m breaking down Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling and based on the novel by Andy Weir. We get into the movie theater experience, the book vs. movie debate, the science behind the story, and why this sci-fi movie feels so refreshing right now. This episode includes light spoilers for Project Hail Mary. Listen to Project Hail Mary: https://amz...

This week, I’m diving into Netflix’s horror miniseries Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen . The setup is strong: a bride-to-be becomes convinced that something terrible is waiting for her at the altar, and what follows is a slow-burn spiral of dread, family tension, eerie clues, and a curse that may or may not be fully understood. On paper, this thing had everything I should love. But did it al...

This week’s bonus episode is a shorter, one-segment movie review because my schedule is packed, but I still wanted to drop something fun. I’m talking about The Running Man in both of its big-screen forms: the wild 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version and the 2025 film that had me ready to revolt against every corrupt power structure cashing in on human pain. In this episode, I get into why the 1987...

In this episode, I talk about why Anaconda and Death of a Unicorn felt so connected to me, even though they’re totally different kinds of movies. One is a fun Hollywood satire about nostalgia and remake culture. The other is a bloody horror-comedy about greed, power, and what happens when the wealthy try to monetize something miraculous. This episode explores how modern life keeps putting a price...

In this episode of Egotastic FunTime: ReLoaded , I dig into the idea that “convenience” might be one of the biggest societal traps of modern life. From social media addiction to AI anxiety, we’re living in a world where tools meant to help humanity are just as likely to be used to exploit it. I also talk about my own cognitive dissonance with AI. I love it as a tool for research, organization, and...

Seth MacFarlane just gave the clearest public update yet on The Orville Season 4, and gang... it’s a big one. In this episode, I break down Seth’s comments about Season 4 being completely written and ready to go once his schedule clears. After years of rumors, confusion, and clickmongering nonsense all over the internet, we finally have a real update straight from the man himself. I also talk abou...

Seth MacFarlane just dropped the update Orville fans have been waiting for: The Orville Season 4 is completely written. Ten scripts are done—meaning this isn’t wishful thinking or rumor anymore… it’s real work on paper, ready for the moment production can finally move. In this episode, I break down what Seth actually said, why “it’s been too long” is an outdated way to judge modern TV, and what “f...

The subscription economy didn’t just take over entertainment—it took over tools, stability, visibility, and even peace of mind . JP breaks down how creators got pushed from “buy it once” to “pay forever,” why insurance is basically a subscription to avoid financial disaster, and how sci-fi has been warning us about this exact world for decades. No spoilers for Upload —just why its premise nails th...

Season 4 kicks off with a new format and a new mindset: this show is being made for humans, not the algorithm. JP lays out the new segmented structure, shares what it’s like balancing a full-time job and family life, and explains why he only has one day off to create—so every episode has to matter. Episode Notes — S4E1 New season format: more variety, no algorithm chasing Family first + full-time...

Pluribus Season 1 Finale — Ending Explained (A-Bomb Callback + The Hive-Mind Trap) Today I’m breaking down the Season 1 finale ending — why Carol Sturka’s “high-end vacation” was actually a distraction, how she nearly got pulled into the Hive-Mind life, and the moment she finally realizes it was all a setup to keep her comfortable until the Hive-Mind was ready to convert her. We’ll also unpack the...

Spinal Tap is back, and I’m here to commit a potential crime against comedy history: I think Spinal Tap II: The End Continues might be even better than the original. In this episode, I break down why the sequel works so well—how it honors the mockumentary chaos of This Is Spinal Tap while aiming the satire at something even funnier: legacy. The comeback. The nostalgia machine. The need to prove yo...

TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels don’t just entertain—they train your brain to “switch,” and that can make long videos, movies, books, and even conversations harder to stay with. In this episode, JP breaks down how short-form content chips away at attention spans, why TV seasons used to feel bigger when they had more episodes, and why modern streaming has become “binge now, wait forever...

In Pluribus Season 1, Episode 8 “Charm Offensive,” the Hive-Mind stops trying to crush Carol… and starts trying to win her. In this episode breakdown, I dig into the most chilling move the Hive makes all season: the rebuilt diner scene—why it feels like staged normalcy designed specifically for Carol, right down to the background “life” outside the window. We also talk about the Carol/Zosia turnin...

Locar arrives aboard the USS Orville to upgrade the ship’s deflectors—then vanishes inside the Environmental Simulator, leaving behind footage that appears to show him being vaporized. In this true-crime style breakdown of The Orville episode “Deflectors,” JP follows the clues, the suspect list, and the shocking twist as the investigation points straight at Klyden… until the evidence reveals somet...