Category:2015 Podcasts

With a B-17 bomber as their clubhouse, four friends use their detective skills to solve strange cases in the badlands of Arizona. Three video stories and three audio stories complete “The Last Chance Detectives” series and they are available now on the Odyssey Adventure Club. Hear from writer/directors Bob Vernon and John Fornof about the creation of the stories.

Zach Callison voiced Matthew Parker for a number of years, but handed the part to another actor when his voice changed. Zach checks in to tell us what’s happened since then, his favorite memories of the show, and his new role on Odyssey.

Matt Hurwitz got his start as a fill-in voice for Rodney Rathbone. Since then, he’s played a doctor, a newspaper editor, a police officer, a judge, and now – an Alaskan pilot. Plus, hear preview of the “Candid Conversations with Connie” audiobook.

This round of the Avery Awards takes place at Odi-con, an Odyssey fan convention. See the winners for “Best Actor,” “Best Actress,” “Best Scene,” “Best Sound Moment,” and “Best Overall Storyline.”

Actor Tony Amendola shares about his roles The Mask of Zorro and others and his new role of Chief Tom on Adventures in Odyssey. Plus, hear a preview of “The Cure, Part 2.”

Keith Silverstein started his time on Adventures in Odyssey as Santo in “Shining Armor” before appearing as FBI agent Peter Bourland in the Novacom Saga. Keith is back in “The Cure” as a champion dogsled racer. Keith tells us how he created iconic lines like “Robert Mitchell is dead,” the way he created the sound of crossing a glacier, and gives a preview of “The Cure, Part 3.” Plus, hear the opening for the Spanish version of Adventures in Odyssey.

Writer Marshal Younger, director/producer Phil Lollar, and sound designer Rob Jorgensen talk about the creation of “I Slap Floor,” one of Adventures in Odyssey’s funniest adventures.

Sound designers Nathan Jones, Jonathan Crowe, and Christopher Diehl talk about creating the epic sound effects of “The Cure."

Bill Pagaran, founder of Carry the Cure, tells of his Alaskan adventures that inspired Wooton’s trip to Alaska in the Odyssey Adventure Club.

In the first episode of Album 59: Taking the Plunge, Penny considers Wooton’s proposal by asking what it means to be married while he deals with a setback in re-building his house. Wooton’s unexpected marriage proposal to Penny triggers a lot of soul searching around Odyssey. Penny wants to know what it means to be committed to someone for the rest of her life. Connie can’t be sure how their relationship as friends will change. Meanwhile, Wooton is looking into rebuilding his house, but runs into conflict with the neighbors. Eugene uses his computer talents to help the Odyssey Police solve a mystery at the bank. And Buck becomes entangled with Vance’s gang in a way that looks like trouble. Where will it all lead? Join the folks in Odyssey as they take the plunge to learn about commitment, discernment, expectations, resolving conflict, family legacies and more.

Authors Christopher Maselli and Bob Hoose create the Jones and Parker Mysteries for Clubhouse every month and now their mysteries are collected in a book: Jones and Parker Case Files.

Andre Stojka (voice of Whit) and Townsend Coleman (voice of Jason) talk about recording an adventure set in the region of Papua in the Odyssey Adventure Club episode “To the Ends of the Earth.”

Katie Leigh has played Connie Kendall since AIO episode #4 in 1987. Will Ryan has played Eugene Meltsner since 1988. But they’ve never appeared together on an Adventures in Odyssey podcast. It’s time to change that as the two of them share how they met, the truth behind their banter in the studio, and what they’ve been up to recently.

John Campbell has composed the music for more than 500 Adventures in Odyssey episodes. Now some of his recent music is available as a soundtrack in the Odyssey Adventure Club. John shares the story behind creating some of his favorite musical moments.

Simon Jones is a judge in Odyssey, but he’s also the dad of Emily and Barrett. Joel McCrary, the voice behind Judge Jones tells us more about creating his character. Plus, a preview of Album 59: Taking the Plunge.

In celebration of the release of “Taking the Plunge,” peek into the studio for recording, hear from writer/director Paul McCusker, and see a fan re-created scene from the album.

Writer/director Dave Arnold goes back to the beginning to tell us how the Adventures in Odyssey adaptation of Pinocchio came to be. It’s a story with an Italian author from the 1800s, a bunch of “old time” Odyssey actors, and the man who played Pinocchio in the 1940 Disney movie. Plus, hear about the lessons hidden throughout the story, from wisdom to salvation.

Keith Ferguson has voiced more than twenty different characters on Adventures in Odyssey, including Thomas Jefferson, Constable Simon Pratt, Agent Huddleston, and John F. Kennedy. Hear about his experiences on and off the show. Plus, hear a preview of “Hidden Gems,” now available in the Odyssey Adventure Club.

Jason Earles voices Vance King as well as a famous character on the Disney Channel. Find out how the role of Vance got passed around and where his villainy comes from. Plus, get a few hints of his role in “Taking the Plunge.”

Alex Polinsky first appeared as Ken Blaylock in “Target of the Week,” but now appears as Dion – second-in-command in Vance’s gang/club. Alex tells us about working on Odyssey, meeting Jim Henson, and a job creating toys. Plus, hear previews of Taking the Plunge, episode 2: “Playing the Predictable” and next month’s OAC episode: “Walter’s Flying Bus.”

Painting monkeys, glowing eyes, buses flying with kite power — all are elements of this month’s OAC adventure: “Walter’s Flying Bus.” How did these elements come together? Writer Bob Hoose and sound designer Christopher Diehl tell us.

Wooton was taken with Penny from the moment they met, but Penny took awhile to fall for everyone’s favorite mailman. Since then, the couple has been through many twists and turns before finally arriving at a point of decision in “Taking the Plunge.” Hear what went on behind the scenes as the actors relive their relationship. Plus, hear Bob Smithouser and Dave Arnold in an unusual scene from “Take it on Trust,” this month’s OAC adventure.

Dave and Paul answer your questions: Are Penny and Wooton really getting married? When will the wedding take place? Will they meet Penny’s parents? Will Wooton and Penny have kids once they’re married? Will there be any action episodes in the future or a new villain? Will you find a replacement for Jay or will you have to bring back Rodney? Will you ever have another contest like Get in the Show or open casting calls? Plus, hear the first scene from “Words from the Wise,” the first episode in the upcoming Album 60: “Head Over Heels.”

Melissa Disney made her Odyssey debut as Monica Stone in “Plan B” in the midst of the exciting Novacom saga. Since then, she’s voiced a love interest for our favorite mailman in “Wooing Wooton,” a young Jenny Whittaker in “Great Expectations,” and now, a mom in Singapore in the upcoming adventure “A Daughter's Love.” Hear a preview of this episode and more.

April Hong stars as Min in this month's OAC adventure. She shares her experiences acting, talks about travelling with her father (actor James Hong), and tells what makes Odyssey unique.

In the very first Odyssey live show, the gang from Whit’s End hosts a wacky New Year’s eve celebration. Hear how the show came together from writer/director Phil Lollar and executive producer Dave Arnold. Plus, hear never-before-heard scenes and songs from the performance.