The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

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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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100 episodes
Updated July 22

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Mar 21, 2023 · 21 min
How "Starring Eugene and Connie" became "Featuring Jason and Jillian"
Hear the story of the hilarious episode "Game Night" from writer/director Marshal Younger, sound designer Luke Guenot, and a surprise guest
Mar 8, 2023 · 12 min
Remembering Earl Boen
Actor Earl Boen passed away January 5, 2023. In this vintage interview from 2002, Earl remembers the creation of Odyssey supervillain - the nefarious Dr. Regis Blackgaard - and his twin brother - Shakespearean actor Edwin Blackgaard. Plus, never-before-heard recordings of classic Blackgaard scenes.
Feb 22, 2023 · 18 min
Take a Sled Run for Survival!
The latest Imagination Station book "Sled Run for Survival" features all sorts of animal action in the snow, including sled dogs, wolves, walruses, and even a polar bear! But the greatest enemy is one so tiny that no one can see it. Author Marianne Hering and editor Vance Fry unpack this and other exciting historical adventures.
Feb 8, 2023 · 24 min
How Odyssey gets to your ears
Follow the links in the chain, plot the path on the map, and meet the unsung heroes of Odyssey as we follow an episode from a sound designer's computer to your ears. Along the way we'll meet mastering engineer Rudy Haerr, satellite operator Ray Morgan, media syndication manager Brian Krause, digital support specialist Steve Christakis, and senior marketing director Debbie Smith. Join us!
Jan 24, 2023 · 17 min
Meet first time writer Jesse Kellum IV
Jesse Kellum IV grew up listening to Odyssey and now he's writing (and directing!) for the show. Hear the story of how he got to Odyssey, his first show "Legally Wooton," and traveling to California to record.
Jan 10, 2023 · 20 min
What is canon? How does it affect Odyssey?
Content creator Evan David and showrunner Marshal Younger unpack the mysterious concept of "canon" and why the comics are considered canon, but the video series is not.
Dec 28, 2022 · 25 min
What's going to happen to Eugene? How did Jillian find that sweatshirt? Why make Sky Feldstein a baddie? The team answers.
Writer/director Kathy Buchanan, executive producer Dave Arnold, showrunner Marshal Younger, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions about Album 73, Eugene, Katrina’s brothers, and more.
Dec 14, 2022 · 20 min
SPOILER WARNING: More answers about "28 Hours" from the writer/director and sound designers
Discussion about "28 Hours" continues with sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider (and a few more comments from writer/director Kathy Buchanan), including creating a squishy brain sound (yes), how sometimes "more is more" and the whole team's influence on this series.
Nov 30, 2022 · 21 min
SPOILER WARNING: Answers about “28 Hours” including about —— and —— and that shocking twist with the ——
The spoiler train continues with an in-depth discussion with "28 Hours" writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider.
Nov 16, 2022 · 24 min
SPOILER WARNING: The voices of Jason and Jillian share secrets of "28 Hours"
It’s time to talk about the spoilers of “28 Hours” with Townsend Coleman (voice of Jason) and Monica Padilla (voice of Jillian). Get ready for some juicy revelations about this exciting six-parter, but make sure you’ve listened before you hear the podcast!
Nov 2, 2022 · 20 min
From Andy Griffith to Adventures in Odyssey via Apollo 13
Actor Clint Howard voices Nick Smouse, Jay's dad, for the second time in this month’s Club adventure: "A Friend in Need." Clint has a lengthy Hollywood résumé that spans nearly sixty years.
Oct 19, 2022 · 15 min
Making a Godly impact sending boxes around the world
Mark Jent, direct of MAGI at Healing Hands International, shares the true stories that inspired "Showdown in San Poco." Plus: A preview of "Dead of Night"!
Oct 5, 2022 · 21 min
From knitting in a blizzard to two brothers in Guatemala... the journey of an idea
Writer/director Phil Lollar shares how "Showdown in San Poco" started as a completely different episode in a completely different part of the world. Then sound designer Nathan Jones tells how the sound of motorcycles was created without... motorcycles. (Plus: Emerson Collins talks about this year's Bring Your Bible to School Day!)
Sep 21, 2022 · 28 min
The 2022 Avery Awards: Bob the Bold vs. The League of Diminutive Dialogue!
It's time for the "Slippery Slope" and "The Long Road Home" Avery Awards! We’ll reveal the Actor, Actress, Sound Design, Script, Scene, Episode, and more that you, the listeners, voted as winners! Also this year, you’ll get a look behind the curtain of the REAL Adventures in Odyssey Headquarters that has long been kept secret from the public. Our hosts Bob and Jesse will be your tour guides. However an accident may just change the course of this episode - and the very names of hosts - forever!
Sep 7, 2022 · 18 min
How realistic is "The 18-Yard Line"? A real-life football coach tells us.
Ivan Chambers has coached football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, track, and more. He tells us about the emotions, the drama, and the lessons behind the scenes of sports stories like "The 18-Yard Line."
Aug 24, 2022 · 14 min
The 2022 Whit Award winner (and the person who nominated him!)
Lexie nominated her coach and teacher Andrew Nedimyer for the Whit Award, sharing how he cares for his students, faithfully teaches God's word, and takes the extra time to help any kids who are stuck. Mr. Nedimyer also grew up listening to Odyssey and even dreamed of opening his own version of Whit's End. Hear their stories and learn how to find Godly mentors of your own.
Aug 10, 2022 · 17 min
Do you know Obed-Edom?
Executive producer Dave Arnold plucks an obscure character from 2 Samuel 6 to star in a "Book of Speculations" adventure.
Jul 27, 2022 · 18 min
Meet the new cast members from "Fishing for Gold"
The voices behind best friends Molly and Allison talk about Odyssey, singing on The Voice, healthy social media, and connecting with others.
Jun 29, 2022 · 23 min
A weekly comic strip set in the town of Odyssey!
Comic creators Evan David and Brian Dawson take us Elsewhere in Odyssey.
Jun 15, 2022 · 32 min
Farewell to Will Ryan
The Adventures in Odyssey cast and crew remembers Will Ryan (the actor behind Eugene Meltsner, Harlow Doyle, and others) who passed away on November 19, 2021. Voices include executive producer Dave Arnold, executive producer Chuck Bolte, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, actor Robby Bruce (voice of Buck), actor Townsend Coleman (voice of Jason), Focus on the Family president Jim Daly, sound designer Mark Drury, actor Jess Harnell (voice of Wooton), Focus on the Family Guest Relations director Diane Ingolia, co-creator Steve Harris, writer/director Nathan Hoobler, sound designer Rob Jorgensen, host Chris Anthony Lansdowne, actor Katie Leigh (voice of Connie), co-creator Phil Lollar, sound designer Bob Luttrell, executive producer Paul McCusker, actor Phil Proctor (voice of Detective Polehaus), actor Shona Rodman (voice of Jules), actor Andre Stojka (voice of Whit), and actor Audrey Wasilewski (voice of Katrina).

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

How "Starring Eugene and Connie" became "Featuring Jason and Jillian"

Remembering Earl Boen

Take a Sled Run for Survival!

How Odyssey gets to your ears

Meet first time writer Jesse Kellum IV

What is canon? How does it affect Odyssey?

What's going to happen to Eugene? How did Jillian find that sweatshirt? Why make Sky Feldstein a baddie? The team answers.

SPOILER WARNING: More answers about "28 Hours" from the writer/director and sound designers

SPOILER WARNING: Answers about “28 Hours” including about —— and —— and that shocking twist with the ——

SPOILER WARNING: The voices of Jason and Jillian share secrets of "28 Hours"

From Andy Griffith to Adventures in Odyssey via Apollo 13

Making a Godly impact sending boxes around the world

From knitting in a blizzard to two brothers in Guatemala... the journey of an idea

The 2022 Avery Awards: Bob the Bold vs. The League of Diminutive Dialogue!

How realistic is "The 18-Yard Line"? A real-life football coach tells us.

The 2022 Whit Award winner (and the person who nominated him!)

Do you know Obed-Edom?

Meet the new cast members from "Fishing for Gold"

A weekly comic strip set in the town of Odyssey!

Farewell to Will Ryan