Extended Cut

#973: “Extended Cut”

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October 1, 2023

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Adventures in Odyssey Club: Season 10

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Host

Chris Anthony

Written by

Evan David

Directed by

Nathan Hoobler

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Nathan Hoobler

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Dave Arnold

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Nathan Jones

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John Campbell

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Extended Cut

The Show Must Go On (and On)

“Extended Cut,” an Adventures in Odyssey Club exclusive, is episode #973 of the Adventures in Odyssey audio series. It was written by Evan David, and was originally released on October 1, 2023.

Summary

Fans of a movie about Odyssey descend upon the town for a festival that earns mixed reviews.

Plot

Connie and Whit find themselves unexpectedly surrounded by fans as a convention floods into Whit's End, mistaking them for their fictional counterparts from the movie "A Day in the Life." With the arrival of Jay, the convention's organizer, they discover that their town of Odyssey has become a pilgrimage site for fans seeking behind-the-scenes interactions. As the chaos unfolds, Connie grapples with being misrepresented in the movie's extended cut. In a lively Q&A session at the convention, tensions rise when Connie, feeling overshadowed by her character's portrayal, unintentionally lashes out at her the actress who played her, Heather Shapely. As Connie seeks reconciliation, she discovers Heather's hidden depth and accomplishments beyond acting, leading to a heartfelt apology and newfound respect between the two. With misunderstandings cleared, they join forces to engage with fans, bridging the gap between perception and reality while forging a genuine friendship.

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Role	Actor
Connie Kendall	Katie Leigh
John Whittaker	Andre Stojka
Jules Kendall	Shona Rodman
Jay Smouse	Whit Hertford
Heather Shapely	Mela Lee

Notes

Trivia

• This episode is a sequel to the episode A Day in the Life.
• An Elsewhere in Odyssey comic strip takes place during the middle of this episode, and depicts Whit, Jules, and Connie watching the full length of the movie.
• A deleted scene from this episode involves a phone conversation between Connie and Eugene. The scene was played on the Official Podcast episode.

Documentary

Rise of the Super Fans
"What does the world's largest collection of Odyssey merchandise look like? Meet the owner and tour his museum! Also, hear from kids like yourself, see our team at work (sort of), and get to know superfan and "Extended Cut" writer Evan David."

Podcast

Odyssey Strikes Again! An episode Sequel
"In “A Day in the Life,” Hollywood came to Odyssey to make a movie about the town. Writer Evan David tells why this episode from 1991 gets a sequel in the October Club adventure “Extended Cut.” Plus: Hear a deleted scene with Connie and Eugene on the phone."

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