Category:2020 Podcasts

Executive producer Dave Arnold, producer Nathan Hoobler, and writers/directors Phil Lollar, and Marshal Younger look back at Album 67: More than Meets the Eye and look ahead to Album 68.

Bonus: Hear an audio preview of Album 68!

Joy wrote that her dad was “not only the kindest father ever but he’s also a pastor and basketball coach! He’s taught me how to love others more than myself and he introduced me to my Father in Heaven, God.” Hear from Joy and her dad about the qualities that Lawrence and Mr. Whittaker share. (Plus: The announcement of ANOTHER special award!)

The Club adventures “Unsinkable, Parts 1 & 2” pretty much defined the word “epic.” Hear from the post-production team — sound designer Nathan Jones and composer Jared DePasquale — about how they met the challenge.

We have Adventures in Odyssey Club members in 83 countries and territories. Today Bob and Jesse set off to visit a few of those places – countries with only one club member!

We have Club members in 83 countries and territories – all over the globe! Last time, Bob and Jesse visited a few countries with only one member. After the Imagination Station is fixed, they set off to visit even more (and hopefully, find their way back home!).

Host Bob has appeared in a number of Adventures in Odyssey. But Jesse has never had a speaking part on the show…until now! Jesse’s grand debut is featured in Album 68. We had to document such a monumental event. Plus: A lightning round Q & A about the upcoming Album 69!

This month on the Adventures in Odyssey, Renee Carter is desperate to improve her chemistry grade and so she lets Horus Nernst help her prepare for the final exam. But the “chemistry” between them may be problematic. Hear from Adam, the voice behind Horus Nernst, and from Bob Smithouser, writer of the episode.

Composer Jared Depasquale takes us into his music studio to show us how he created the music for the epic adventure “Unsinkable.” Plus, announcing “Focus @Home,” a free trial for the Adventures in Odyssey Club, and Family Time.

It’s another round of the Avery Awards, but this time, the Odyssey team gives their favorite scenes from the history of the show. (Length: 13 minutes)

The Odyssey team gives their favorite moments that happened in the studio between takes.

Can Connie’s dad and Wooton’s father become believers? At the end of “Always Home,” Connie gets a call from an old friend. Who was it? What is the name of Album 70? Can you give us any hints on what’s going to happen in “The Rydell Revelations”? Executive producer Dave Arnold, producer Nathan Hoobler, and writers/directors Phil Lollar and Marshal Younger answer these questions and more in the latest Team Q & A.

Until now, most Perkins episodes have focused on Wyatt. But this month in the Club, the spotlight turned to his older sister, Bridget as she starred in “Bridget, Redefined.” Hear from actress Keely Marshall about Odyssey, music, and more. Plus, a preview of “Cars, Trains, and Motorcycles.”

Dozens of Focus on the Family employees have voiced roles in Adventures in Odyssey over the year. It’s time to hear a few of their stories!

Erik Passoja has played three different bad guys on Adventures in Odyssey, but he’s actually a really nice guy. Erik talks about his background and surprising talents. (Plus: Hear a preview of “Millstones” and vote in the Averys!)

This month’s Club adventure features the character of Connie’s friend Pamela, last heard in 1990 in “Pamela Has a Problem.” Writer/director Paul McCusker (with the help of a surprise guest) explains why Adventures in Odyssey decided to address the sensitive topic of abortion in that early episode. (Plus: Hear a preview of “The Rydell Revelations, Part 1.”)

The Odyssey team shares their favorite lines from the history of the show. Plus: The official cover reveal for “Album 70: Finding a Way”.

American Heritage Girls executive director Patti Garibay talks about how AHG connects to Adventures in Odyssey. Plus, a preview of this month’s Club adventure: “Badges of Honor”

In May 2020, Andre Stojka (voice of Whit), Katie Leigh (voice of Connie), Townsend Coleman (voice of Jason) and Greg Jbara (voice of Wilson) recorded a new Adventures in Odyssey episode – from their own homes. Hear how they did it exactly – and how the experience compares to working in the studio.

Bob and Jesse are trapped in the podcast studio and forced to reveal the winners of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Scene, Best Sound Design, and the ultimate prize – Best Episode! Don’t miss this exciting podcast!

Emily Jones’s latest investigation uncovers the truth about Morrie Rydell. Cristina Pucelli tells us about playing a mystery-solver for over a decade and gives clues about upcoming adventures.

Writer/director Phil Lollar separates literal truth from literary truth in the latest Club adventure based on a story from Voice of the Martyrs. Plus: a preview of “The Martyr and the Rooster” — this month’s exclusive Club adventure.

Abigail Geiger was a writer for years before she joined the Adventures in Odyssey team. But she had no idea what it took to write an Odyssey script. Now she’s written four – including an episode in album 69 titled “For a Song.”

Composer and lyricist Warren Sellers tells us about giving Jules her voice for a whole new adventure when he wrote the song “I’m Just Me.”

The Odyssey team shares their favorite performances through the history of the show.

Learn how a legacy of faith inspired this month’s Club adventure. Plus: a preview of “Teach a Man”

Executive producer Dave Arnold, writer/director Phil Lollar, writer/director/showrunner Marshal Younger, and producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions about Album 69: “Best Kept Secrets” and more.

Merry Christmas! “House Guest,” one of the early dramas Focus produced, was a sequel to the first drama ever (“Spare Tire”) It was also the first to feature Hal Smith who would, of course, became the first voice of John Avery Whittaker. Hear this drama that helped lay the foundation for Adventures in Odyssey.