The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Focus on the Family

Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at AdventuresinOdyssey.com/Podcast. New editions available every other Wednesday. Subscribe now to get each new edition right when it releases!

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20 episodes
Updated July 22

Episodes20

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July 22 · 18 min
Dave Arnold shares the story behind Odyssey’s first theatrical movie
Dave Arnold shares the long road to Adventures in Odyssey: The Movie, from earlier animated ideas to the new theatrical film coming next year. He talks about writing the screenplay, bringing familiar Odyssey locations and characters to animation, and how the movie will welcome both longtime fans and brand-new audiences.
July 8 · 27 min
Celebrating America’s 250th in Odyssey
Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.
June 24 · 23 min
Inside the Odyssey Movie Machine
Senior Director of Marketing Debbie Smith and Production Manager Megan Rolofson take us inside the creation of Adventures in Odyssey: Journey Into the Impossible. From crafting the elevator pitch to coordinating countless moving pieces, they explain how to keep a movie on track. Plus: a preview of the upcoming two-part adventure celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
June 10 · 20 min
From Disney to Odyssey
Animator John Pomeroy worked on some of the most beloved animated films of all time. Now he’s bringing that experience to Adventures in Odyssey. He shares how he got started, what he learned from animation legends, and how those lessons are shaping Journey to the Impossible. Plus: a preview of “The Great Yellowstone Heist”
May 27 · 19 min
Conner’s Story Behind the Score
Composer Conner Savoca talks about his path from the earliest music lessons to scoring recent episodes like “This Is My Story.” Conner honors the legacy of Odyssey’s music while adding his own voice. Plus: a preview of the upcoming episode “Accountability, Please”
May 13 · 24 min
Hello to the new Executive Producer of Adventures in Odyssey
After more than two decades as executive producer, Dave Arnold steps into a new role while Christopher Diehl takes the reins of the audio drama. What led to this transition and what does it mean for the future? Dave and Chris share the story behind the change.
April 29 · 31 min
What’s the weirdest sound you had to create?
How many people do sound design? How often do you change the background crowd at Whit’s End? How many sound effects do you have? Odyssey sound designers Christopher Diehl, Luke Guenot, Rudy Haerr, and Zach Schneider answer your questions.
April 15 · 23 min
Odyssey’s Season of Salvation
There have been more salvations in the last year than any other time in Odyssey history. Wyatt, Carla, Ron, Jules, Buck, and Renee all came to faith in Christ. Writers Marshal Younger, Phil Lollar, and Kathy Buchanan unpack the story behind the salvations.
April 1 · 19 min
Malachi Returns: The Voice Behind Odyssey’s Angelic Messenger
Philip Glassborow, the voice of Malachi, joins the podcast to look back at the unforgettable “Malachi’s Message,” his decades with Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what it was like to return for the “Face the Future” story arc. Plus: a preview of the final episodes of Album 80 and Club-exclusive episode “Word in the Hallway”
March 18 · 21 min
Robby Bruce on Buck’s Redemption
Buck Meltsner’s story reaches a pivotal moment in “Value of a Buck” and voice actor Robby Bruce is here to unpack it all. From Buck’s complicated history with Mr. Skint to the character’s relationships with Jules and Lexi, Robby dishes on Buck’s most important moments. Plus, Robby has personal news to share. Plus: A preview of “The Prodigal Twin, Part 2”
March 4 · 13 min
Darcy’s Big Moments: Comedy, Drama, and Life Outside the Booth
Mia Lynn Bangunan, voice of Darcy, shares her journey into acting, her first day recording the show, and how she balances Darcy’s goofy humor with heartfelt moments. Plus: Preview a two-part Bassett adventure!
February 18 · 22 min
Why Adventures in Odyssey Is Becoming a Movie
Focus on the Family Vice President Jennifer Arthur explains what her movie producer job actually looks like, what she brought from her years at Amazon, and why Focus chose to create an animated film. Hear more about the realities of moviemaking, the ministry behind the project, and what will make this movie different from anything else.
February 3 · 22 min
Finding the Edge: Shona on Jules’s Journey
Jules Kendall’s journey reaches a powerful crossroads in “Crossing the Line” and “On the Edge.” In this spoiler-filled conversation, Shona Rodman talks about portraying anger, desperation, fear, and faith in a huge step in Jules’s journey.
January 21 · 23 min
Shaping Jules’s Salvation with Sound
Sound designers Zach Schneider and Luke Guenot unpack how car sounds, smoke bombs, voices on the wind, and even silence itself shaped Jules Kendall’s journey in “Crossing the Line” and “On the Edge.” Plus, hear a preview of the upcoming adventure, “Now Hiring.”
January 7 · 28 min
When is the Chairman Coming Back? What’s Next After CDs?
Writer/director Kathy Buchanan, art director Evan David, co-creator Phil Lollar, showrunner Marshal Younger, and line producer Nathan Hoobler tackle listener questions, including: Why did so many kid characters change when Whit’s voice changed? Did the wind really speak to Jules in “On the Edge?” How short is Jay Smouse? And will the Odyssey movie be available on the Club? Plus, don’t miss the reveal of the fan-voted title for Album 81. See what's Coming Soon on the Club, including a new episode on January 15! Listen to Album 79: Eleventh Hour or Album 80: Rewritten in the Club. Check out Album 79 on CD or download.
Dec 24, 2025 · 27 min
FREE EPISODE: “Value of a Buck, Part 1”
In this first episode of Album 80: “Rewritten,” Buck visits Odyssey and Jules braces to tell him her life-changing news. Meanwhile, a nursing-home “ministry” has an unsettling similarity to a dark detail from Buck’s past. (Theme: Choosing the right path) Plus: Vote on the title of Album 81
Nov 25, 2025 · 26 min
Top 10 Episode Countdown
Five hundred podcasts, thirty-eight years of Adventures in Odyssey, and one epic countdown! Bob and Jesse celebrate by revealing the ten most-listened-to episodes in the Club, complete with never-before-heard audio and behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew.
Nov 12, 2025 · 25 min
Visit to the Texas State Fair in Young Whit and the Shell Game
Executive producer and author Dave Arnold previews Young Whit and the Shell Game, the sixth book in the Young Whit series. Hear how this stand-alone adventure expands Whit’s world, connects to lessons he’ll carry into adulthood, and offers a glimpse of what’s ahead for the series. Plus: A preview of “Value of a Buck, Part 1”
Oct 29, 2025 · 25 min
Solving the Final Mystery: The Legacy of the Last Chance Detectives
The Last Chance Detectives have been solving mysteries for more than thirty years—on screen, on audio, and now in books. As Book 8: The Curse of Calamity Wells releases, hear from creator and author Bob Vernon and editor Thomas Jeffries about bringing the beloved franchise full circle. Discover how the series began, what kept it alive through decades and formats, and how the long-awaited mystery of Mike Fowler’s father is finally resolved.
Oct 15, 2025 · 23 min
Into the Spotlight: Shining Light on Jonathan’s Story
Writer Bob Smithouser, collaborator Abigail Geiger, and sound designer Nathan Jones take listeners “Out of the Spotlight” and explain why the name turned out to be such an appropriate title for both Jonathan’s journey and the production itself.

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Dave Arnold shares the story behind Odyssey’s first theatrical movie

Celebrating America’s 250th in Odyssey

Inside the Odyssey Movie Machine

From Disney to Odyssey

Conner’s Story Behind the Score

Hello to the new Executive Producer of Adventures in Odyssey

What’s the weirdest sound you had to create?

Odyssey’s Season of Salvation

Malachi Returns: The Voice Behind Odyssey’s Angelic Messenger

Robby Bruce on Buck’s Redemption

Darcy’s Big Moments: Comedy, Drama, and Life Outside the Booth

Why Adventures in Odyssey Is Becoming a Movie

Finding the Edge: Shona on Jules’s Journey

Shaping Jules’s Salvation with Sound

When is the Chairman Coming Back? What’s Next After CDs?

FREE EPISODE: “Value of a Buck, Part 1”

Top 10 Episode Countdown

Visit to the Texas State Fair in Young Whit and the Shell Game

Solving the Final Mystery: The Legacy of the Last Chance Detectives

Into the Spotlight: Shining Light on Jonathan’s Story