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The Labyrinth, Part 1
February 01, 2012
Thanks to all the fans to liked the official facebook page over the last few weeks we have a free download of The Labyrinth, Part 1, you can download it here a different download is coming soon for listeners not located in the states.
25th Birthday Bash
January 15, 2012
Save the Date! Adventures in Odyssey is having a Birthday Bash to celebrate the 25th birthday of AIO on June 16, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. More details will follow on the February 8th edition of the Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast.
Free Episodes
January 16, 2012
Everybody likes free episodes and Thriving Family has recently released a new ones for fans to enjoy, it's It Is Well and can be downloaded here.
You can also get a free copy of All Things to All People by filling out this form for Focus on the Family.
Also don't forget to get your friends and family to "like" the official facebook page we still need over 3000 fans to get The Labyrinth, Part 1
To Mend or Repair
March 24, 2012
Today Eugene, Katrina, Priscilla and Barrett learn a lesson on being a friend in “To Mend or Repair”
| “ | To distract her from some devastating personal news, Eugene tries to keep Katrina busy all the time. Meanwhile, Barrett gives Priscilla a special honor -- reading the pledge of allegiance on the morning announcements. | ” |
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Upcoming Releases
March 26, 2012
There's a couple of new AIO products in the works coming out later this year.
First is the Silver Celebration collection, we originally announced it as Platinum Collection 2 but it's been renamed, we now have the art for it and know that it will be released this Fall with 36 of the producers favorite episodes.
Next up is the 90 Day Devotional, coming in October this book will contain 13 weeks of devotions that reference AIO dramas, and an activity, puzzle, or game to reinforce the core biblical truths.
Last but not least is the followup to the Official Guide, The Second Official Guide will also be available for purchase in October and will contain behind the scenes info on everything from Album 1 - Album 56 and much more.
Keep checking back in the days ahead for more details on all of these exciting products as they become available.
To Mend or Repair
April 1, 2012
Today Jay Smouse faces a tough decision when he's mistaken for someone else in “Mistaken for Good”
| “ | Jay's visit to a nursing home takes an unexpected turn when an old woman mistakes him for her grandson -- and offers him money as a birthday present. | ” |
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Get in the Show Contest
April 02, 2012
FOTF has released the two scripts for the Get in the Show Contest, you can access them here and here. Stay tuned for more contest details as they become available.
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April 05, 2012
Phil Lollar and Milby Barron (the voices of Dale and Ann) talk about their characters’ return to the show. Plus, hear a preview of the upcoming “Sergeant York” and the winner of the College Writers’ Scholarship Contest.
90 Day Devotional Art
April 09, 2012
Today we have the art for the upcoming 90 Day Devotional book.
| “ | Written by the Adventures in Odyssey team, 90-Day Devotions for Kids provides fun, Bible-based devotions for families and will encourage children to spend time learning more about God. There are no better mentors than Whit and the folks from Odyssey to partner with parents as they teach their children about God’s Word and make the truths of the Bible accessible to their kids. | ” |
The devotional is expected to be released this October and contain almost 13 weeks of devotions that reference AIO dramas, and an activity, puzzle, or game to reinforce the core biblical truths.
Sergeant York, Part 1
April 12, 2012
It took some time but the first part of the Sergeant York is now available for listening.
| “ | Eugene Meltsner and Red Hollard tell the story of Sergeant Alvin York, a troublemaker from rural Tennessee who became a World War I hero. | ” |
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Sergeant York, Part 2
April 14, 2012
Sergeant York, Part 2 is now available for listening.
| “ | Eugene Meltsner and Red Hollard tell the story of Sergeant Alvin York, a troublemaker from rural Tennessee who became a World War I hero. | ” |
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The Official Guide Second Edition
April 16, 2012
Today we have a first look at the cover for the upcoming release of the new Official Guide. The cover probably isn't final but the final version will most likely be in the same direction as this is. Keep checking back in the days ahead for more information as it becomes available.
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April 19, 2012
Jon Curry (voice of Sergeant York) and Renee Dorian (voice of Gracie) share their stories. Katie Leigh and Gatlin Green share acting tips. And hear a preview of “Sergeant York, Part 3.”
Sergeant York, Part 3
April 21, 2012
Sergeant York, Part 3 is now available for listening.
| “ | Eugene Meltsner and Red Hollard tell the story of Sergeant Alvin York, a troublemaker from rural Tennessee who became a World War I hero. | ” |
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Album 56: The Grand Design
April 25, 2012
The title for the upcoming release of Album 56 has been released it's "The Grand Design", it will be available for download and in stores later this fall. Currently 9 of out the 12 episodes for it have been recorded, with the final 3 set to be recorded in the middle of May. Art for the album is finished but has not been released yet, it will be released when the official Twitter account reaches 1000 followers. For more information on the album, see the Album 56 page, and keep checking back in the days ahead to learn more as it's released.
Sergeant York, Part 4
April 28, 2012
The conclusion to the story of Alvin York is now available for listening.
| “ | Eugene Meltsner and Red Hollard tell the story of Sergeant Alvin York, a troublemaker from rural Tennessee who became a World War I hero. | ” |
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Child's Play
May 05, 2012
Child's Play is now avaliable for listening.
| “ | Eugene and Katrina take on a crazy weekend when they agree to babysitting two kids: one with limitless energy and another who must know the answer to every question | ” |
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START_WIDGET"'-a32b6a3c6c7a26dcEND_WIDGETOfficial Podcast 146
May 06, 2012
Christopher Diehl and Nathan Jones reveal their secrets in creating the unique sound effects in the “Sergeant York” episodes, plus a preview of “Child’s Play.”
In celebration of the official Twitter account reaching 1000 followers the album art for album 56 has been released, Album 56 is due for release this fall. Keep checking back for more information as it becomes available.
Album 56 Summary
May 11, 2012
News is starting to come quick about 56, we recently got the album art for it from Twitter. Now thanks to some fans receiving their copies of 55 early we have the summary of the upcoming album.
| “ | It seems like everyone in Odyssey is looking for something. As Emily pursues her hopes and dreams, she journeys in the Imagination Station to see Whit as a young boy. Penny goes hunting for happiness but her search makes her miserable. And Jay must figure out a strange program in the Room of Consequence that could lead to an unwanted ending. Through his invention and wise counsel, Whit guides the folks in Odyssey along the right path. | ” |
Be sure to be on the look out at your local Christian book store for copies of Album 55 and keep checking back in the days ahead for more news about Album 56: The Grand Design as it becomes available.
Something Old, Something New, Part 1
May 12, 2012
Something Old, Something New, Part 1 is now avaliable for listening.
| “ | Penny brainstorms ways to promote Connie's wedding planning business and one of her schemes dramatically backfires. Meanwhile, Matthew and Emily investigate a woman who may be trying to scam Jacque Henri. | ” |
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START_WIDGET"'-f3a30467456932f7END_WIDGETOfficial Podcast 147
May 16, 2012
Steve and Katie tell the whole story of Mitch and Connie, including both of his returns to Adventures in Odyssey. Plus, hear a preview of the season finale and hear acting tips from Andy Pessoa and Jim Custer.
Need some help preparing for your audition for Get in the Show? Check out these and more acting tips from your favorite Odyssey actors!
Something Old, Something New, Part 2
May 19, 2012
Find out what happens in the season finale of the spring 2012 Season Something Old, Something New, Part 2 when Mitch returns to town.
| “ | Penny brainstorms ways to promote Connie's wedding planning business and one of her schemes dramatically backfires. Meanwhile, Matthew and Emily investigate a woman who may be trying to scam Jacque Henri. | ” |
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Album 55 back cover
May 21, 2012
With Album 55 now shipping we finally have access to the back cover of the latest album. In other news we have posted the radio Schedule for June 2012 along the the weekend schedule for most of the summer. It will be a re-airing of Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy.
Audio Player for Android
May 28, 2012
For all you android fans out there we have a special surprise today, an full native app for listening to your favorite radio show, you can check it out on Google Play. With it you can listen to the latest episodes airing on the radio, free episodes and podcasts.
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May 31, 2012
Kathy Buchanan tells us all about Mitch’s recent return and whether there’s any hope for another return. Plus, hear about what’s coming up next season.
Social Shout-Out 4 and ALbum 56 cover
June 08, 2012
The 4th social shout out is now up for watching, you can check it out here. Near the end we get a glimpse of the final cover for Album 56, you can see it to the left.
New Imagination Station Books
June 09, 2012
The next two books in the Imagination Station book series now have titles, first up book 10, is titled Challenge on the Hill of Fire and is written by Brock Eastman and Marianne Hering. Book 11 is titled Hunt for the Devil's Dragon and is written by Wayne Thomas Batson and Marianne Hering. Both of these books are due for release in the spring of next year.
In other news we've fixed up a lot of the podcast and free episode links, so if there's something you tried listening to in the past and got an error try it again.
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June 15, 2012
Don’t miss this special edition of the podcast, guaranteed to go out with a splash—literally! You submitted more than 600 questions by calling in and posting on our podcast page. In this edition of our “Ask the Producers” podcast, Paul McCusker and Dave Arnold field some tantalizing topics concerning Album 55 The Deep End and the future of Odyssey.
The time has come for the Fifth Semi-Annual Avery Awards! Click the link above to cast a vote for your favorite nominee from familiar categories like Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Sound Design—as well as a few new categories.
Will you cast your “Best Minor Character” vote for Mrs. Kramer, Mycroft Thugg, Red Hollard or one of the other nominees? And when it’s to name your favorite Album 55 villain, will you pick Mr. Grote, Vance King—or even the future Maureen Mitchell? Also included in this election: the chance to voice your vote for the best Odyssey character of all time. Choose wisely!
The Official Guide Second Edition
June 16, 2012
The final cover for the upcoming Official Guide has been released. The guide is expected to be available in stores this October and will cover up to the end of Album 56.
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June 27, 2012
Hot on the heels of the historic 25th Anniversary Odyssey Live Show in Dallas, Jesse decides to broadcast a LIVE Avery Awards broadcast for Album 55. But all is not well when they arrive a protest of Adventures in Odyssey. Thank you to everyone who voted!
Upcoming repack covers
July 09, 2012
There's two classic Odyssey albums due for a repack soon, Album 07: On Thin Ice and Album 13: It All Started When.... The new covers for both of these albums is now available for your viewing pleasure. It's currently unknown when these repacks will be available for purchase but it is expected to be sooner rather than later.
Downloads coming soon
July 09, 2012
Today we're pleased to announce that Album 56: The Grand Design will be available for download this August. We've also learned that Adventures in Odyssey will be coming back to iTunes this fall. Keep checking back in the upcoming days and weeks for more information as we get closer to these two exciting events.
Happy New Year and Repack Update
January 01, 2012
Happy new year, and hopefully many more years of AIO episodes to come! With the come of the new year, we're pleased to release the latest cover repacks! For more information on the album repacks, see Album art changes.
Free Episode
January 06, 2012
To celebrate the official Twitter account reaching 500 followers they've released a free episode from the family store, you can get it here. Be sure to act quickly though it's a limited time offer. If you want to follow the twitter account you can do so on their official twitter page.
Katie Leigh at Taylor University and site updates
January 08, 2012
Back in November Katie Leigh visited Taylor University and gave a talk about how she became a voice actress, working on Adventures in Odyssey, God's work in her life and more.
In other news we've recently upgraded our site again, things should load faster, our sign up processes has been greatly simplified, our comment system is working properly again so you can easily see how many comments there are on a news post. The upgrade also brings us a lot of new features that let us do some cool things that we'll be doing in the near future, stay tuned.
New Challenge
January 10, 2012
On Friday, the AIO Facebook page posted that they would have a challenge for AIO fans on Monday. On Monday, they released a video, stating that if they got 40,000 likes on Fabebook by February 1, 2012, they would release all three episodes of "The Labyrinth" for FREE as a digital download!!! So if you have a Facebook account, you should go over to www.facebook.com/AIOFanPage and like the Adventures in Odyssey Facebook page.
The video for this challenge can be found here .
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January 11, 2012
Dave Arnold and Paul McCusker answer your questions looking back at album 54 and looking ahead to album 55. Plus, Bob and Jesse announce the nominations for the Avery Awards.
You can vote on the next version of the Avery Awards here.
As you can see above we've added a count down for the facebook challenge to our home page to keep you up to date, remember to get your friends and family to like it to hear the The Labyrinth, Part 1 early.
New Repacks
January 14, 2012
The new cover for Album 37: Countermoves has been released, it should be available later this year.
We've also learned that Albums 47 - 50 will also be repacked without the 20th anniversary banner around the logo. Currently we only have the new version of 48, keep checking back in the days ahead as the rest are released.
Album 56
January 19, 2012
The AIO team has just wrapped up recording for the first half of Album 56. We've learned two of the episode names The Bible Network and Groundhog Jay. We've also learned a few details about the other episodes, you can see all those details on our Album 56 page. Currently the AIO team is planning on returning to California in April to finish recording of the album, as always keep checking back in the days ahead for the latest news.
Penny Wise Revealed!
January 20, 2012
Today we're pleased to present the art for the new character of Penny Wise, you can see it on the left.
An update on the facebook challenge, we're now less than 2000 fans away from getting a free download of The Labyrinth, Part 1, but time is starting to run out so share it today.
Cast and Crew pages
January 23, 2012
Today we're pleased to say that we've finished updating our Cast and Crew pages. They now have a similar style to the character pages, they also include more information now such as video credits as well as podcast appearances.
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January 25, 2012
Focus launches Adventures in Odyssey Web Radio, a radio station that plays nothing but Adventures in Odyssey! Plus, hear from Corey van der Laan, who created this website, and Mark Redekop, who now runs it.
Album 55: The Deep End
January 27, 2012
The cover for Album 55 has finally been released, you can see it to the left. The Deep End will be released for download in March and available in CD format in May.
If you're interested in hearing part of The Labyrinth for free, join the Facebook Challenge. We need to get 10,000 likes by February 1st, we're currently just 648 more likes to reach the goal, so if you haven't already like it today.
Logo Contest Voting
January 29, 2012
The voting for the 2011 Logo Contest has begun! Chose your favorite AIO WIki logo here to help decide the new logo for 2012!
The Labyrinth, Part 1 for International Listeners
February 02, 2012
For all our visitors that live outside the US and were unable to download and listen to the episode yesterday FOTF has posted it to their own site bypassing CBD and allowing anyone to freely download it. You can download the episode here, we've also added it to our Audio Player for easy listening.
The Imagination Station Episodes
February 03, 2012
Focus on the Family is giving away 4 Imagination Station episodes for FREE!! The Imagination Station, Part 1 and Part 2 can be got for free for filling out this form. The Imagination Station, Revisited, Part 1 and Part 2 can be downloaded freely without filling in any info, you can find the download links of their pages. We've also added them to our Audio Player for easy listening.
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February 08, 2012
Watch a new video podcast about the upcoming live show on June 16, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Tickets go on sale Monday, February 13! Learn how you can appear on Adventures in Odyssey!
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Mystery Image
February 10, 2012
Some of the fans who watched the latest official podcast might have caught that there was an interesting image on Brock's computer screen. We've posted it here for everyone to look at and discuss what it might be for.
Live Show info
February 13, 2012
At long last tickets are available for the June 16th Live Show in Dallas Texas. There will be two shows that day, one at 10:00 AM the other at 3:30 PM, tickets cost $8 each, you can purchase them here. If you have questions about the event the official site has posted a FAQ which you can read here.
Spinoff of Odyssey?
February 14, 2012
If things go well Adventures in Odyssey could soon have it's own spin-off show.
| “ | A new spin-off series may be in the works for older Adventures in Odyssey fans, ages 13 – 20, featuring your 3 favorite characters, Whit, Connie and Eugene, and other old favorites as well! The stories and situations will center around Campbell County Community College and deal with spiritual warfare, covert government operations and more! This idea is not yet officially approved by Focus on the Family, but if it sounds exciting to you, tell all of your AIO friends! Lets get this spin-off series on the air! | ” |
Keep checking back in the coming months for more on this idea.
Escape to the Hiding Place
February 15, 2012
Today we have the cover for the upcoming Escape to the Hiding Place book in The Imagination Station Book Series. In the 9th book of the series Patrick and Beth travel to Holland during World War 2 and meet Corrie ten Boom. It's currently due for release later this year, keep checking back for more information as it becomes available.
Something Old, Something New
February 19, 2012
At last the final episode name from Album 55 has been revealed, it's called Something Old, Something New, Part 1 and Part 2. This will be the season finale for Album 55 and the episode where people think Connie is getting married. We've also added the new episode section back to our home page with a countdown to the season opener next week. Album 55 will be available for download on March 1st.
Album 55 Download now available!
February 21, 2012
The electronic download for Album 55 is now available for fans living in the US, you can download it here, we expect that it will be available for download in other regions soon and will update you when we know more.
Logo Contest Final Round
February 22, 2012
The final round of voting for the 2011/2012 Logo Contest has begun! Chose your favorite of the top three and you can help decide the new logo for the Adventures in Odyssey Wiki!
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February 23, 2012
Hear the world premiere of the “Get in the Show” theme song and watch a lyrics video. Plus, get more details on the Adventures in Odyssey Birthday Bash and the Get in the Show contest!
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The Deep End in Canada
February 29, 2012
All of the Canadian fans out there who have been anxiously waiting to download Album 55 can now relax. FOTF has released the download for Canadians, you can find it here for $14.99.
The Labyrinth, Part 1
March 03, 2012
It's been almost a year since Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy aired, and now with the airing of the first episode from Album 55: The Deep End we continue Jason's battle against Mr. Grote.
| “ | Jason's pursuit of Mr. Grote leads him to London, where he finds a plot even more ominous than the Green Ring Conspiracy. Jason must seek the help of some old friends to unravel Mr. Grote's schemes before it's too late. | ” |
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March 07, 2012
Bob and Jesse take a break from recording the podcast to relax on vacation…until they get an urgent call from Odyssey coordinator Evan Reedall.
The Labyrinth, Part 2
March 10, 2012
Today Jason's battle with Mr. Grote in London continues with The Labyrinth, Part 2.
| “ | Jason's pursuit of Mr. Grote leads him to London, where he finds a plot even more ominous than the Green Ring Conspiracy. Jason must seek the help of some old friends to unravel Mr. Grote's schemes before it's too late. | ” |
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The Labyrinth, Part 3
March 17, 2012
Today Jason's battle with Mr. Grote in London concludes with The Labyrinth, Part 3.
| “ | Jason's pursuit of Mr. Grote leads him to London, where he finds a plot even more ominous than the Green Ring Conspiracy. Jason must seek the help of some old friends to unravel Mr. Grote's schemes before it's too late. | ” |
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Reminder: Logo Contest ends in two days!
March 19, 2012
Voting for he 2011/2012 logo contest ends in less than two days, so if you haven't voted yet, do so now!
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March 21, 2012
Georgia Dolenz, first heard in “The Labyrinth,” tells us her story of voice acting and her famous dad. Plus, hear a preview of “To Mend or Repair.”
Canadian Download Sale
July 12, 2012
Focus on the Family Canada is have a summer sale on regular series AIO Albums all the way from Album 01 to Album 55. Each album is now only $9.99 for 12 full episodes, hurry though the sale ends later this month.
Mealtime Moments Family Devotions
July 16, 2012
Today we are pleased to announce another AIO devotional, this one geared towards family devotional time. It will be "written" by John Avery Whittaker and will release Fall 2012.
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July 11, 2012
Join Bob and Jesse as they reminisce about the Birthday Bash in Dallas and present an upbeat Get In The Show feature.
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July 25, 2012
Writer/director Dave Arnold talks about the sources and inspiration for Sergeant York, plus an announcement about “Get in the Show!”
Free Episode from Album 56 - Happy Hunting
July 30, 2012
Thriving Family has released an episode from the upcoming release of Album 56: The Grand Design - Happy Hunting, you can download it for free here for a limited time.
Penny Wise embarks on a frantic search to find happiness, but in the process she makes everyone around her miserable.
Album 56 Available for Download
August 1, 2012
We are happy to announce that Album 56: The Grand Design is now available for download here (US only, Canadian download should come soon). The hard copy will release in October (minus bonus features). After you are done listening to it, help us out and fill in the episode pages.
Album 56 Canadian download
August 02, 2012
Quickly following the release of Album 56 for download yesterday on CBD Focus on the Family has released the download for Canadians, you can purchase it here. After you do be sure to come back and fill in the missing details on all the new episodes.
New Poll
August 08, 2012
Today we have a new poll for you! This time, we want to know if you went to the live show on June 16. Visit the Poll to submit your answer. While you're there, check out the results to our last question: "Do you want Mr. Grote to be caught in Album 55?".
September Poll
September 01, 2012
Another new poll is here for you! In this month's poll, we want to know how you are getting your copy of Album 56. Go to the Poll to submit your answer. You can also see what people said in August's poll: "Did you attend the live show in June?".
New Podcasts
September 18, 2012
It seems we've been slacking recently in keeping up with the latest AIO news. In the past few weeks Official Podcasts 153, 154, 155 and today 156 have been released. In the latest podcast
| “ | Bob and Jesse chat with Christopher Maselli (the author) and Dennis Edwards (the illustrator), the creators of the new Captain Absolutely comics in Clubhouse! | ” |
You can check out full details of the podcasts and listen/download them from the links above.
Imagination Station Books
September 18, 2012
There's also been a fair amount of news from the Imagination Station book series that we haven't reported.
First up is book 8 Battle for Cannibal Island. As some of you may notice this is a new title, it was formally "Battle for the Mysterious Island" and before that "Mystery of Starlight Island", this third title will likely stick though as it's nearing release. The cover has also been updated with the new title and slightly revised art. Here's the summary for the book
| “ | Patrick and Beth are hurled into the South Pacific during the 1840s and take part in a breathtaking search for the mysterious Starlight Island. The cousins join the clever Scottish pirate hunter Captain Connor Glenn and the crew of the flagship Saint Andrew’s Lance as they hunt the infamous pirate Captain Tobias Dredd. Their search leads them to the emerald-green islands of Fiji, where they attempt to rescue missionary William Cross. But Captain Dredd’s forces attack the island, and Patrick and Cross are kidnapped. Beth and Captain Glenn must save them, but it’s a race against time. And the only hopes they have of finding the Starlight Island rest in their trust in God and a broken telescope that just might reveal more than meets the eye. | ” |
Next up is Book 9 Escape to the Hiding Place
| “ | Join cousins Beth and Patrick as they arrive in World War II era Holland. They must smuggle a baby by bicycle into the capable hands of Corrie ten Boom at her home in Haarlem. Along the way they hide from Nazi soldiers, meet a Russian surgeon forced into service by the Germans, and encourage two Jewish children who haven't been outside in over three years. The children learn to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of everyday people who helped the Jews. | ” |
Both books 8 and 9 are due for release next month.
In a glimpse from next year we have Book 10 Challenge on the Hill of Fire
| “ | Kidnapped by Celtic Druids in 433, Patrick and Beth are headed to certain death when followers of a former Irish Slave (Saint Patrick, called Patritius in this book) save them. The cousins find themselves in the midst of a power struggle between Ireland’s King Logaire, Patritius, and the leader of the Druids, Lochru. A spiritual showdown begins on the Hill of Slane when Patritius builds a fire, challenging the King’s authority. Will Patritius prove to the king that the God of the Bible is the true God? Or will the king take sides with the Druids? The Emerald Isle holds many tales and legends, but this story of truth and standing strong for God is not one to be missed. | ” |
Also coming out next year is Book 11 Hunt for the Devil's Dragon, we don't know much about it yet but keep checking back for more information as it becomes available.
Get in the show Voting
October 01, 2012
For the next week everyone will be able to vote for their favorite actors in the Get in the Show contest. You can vote for your top 3 once a day to get started click here
The Perfect Church, Part 1
October 06, 2012
It's been just over three months since Something Old, Something New, Part 2 air and now it's time for the season premiere of Album 56.
| “ | After Matthew sees the problems and conflicts at his own church, Whit sends him on an Imagination Station adventure to witness the very first church in the book of Acts. | ” |
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New Poll for October
October 08, 2012
Another poll is now up! This month we want to know if you're going to celebrate Odyssey's 25th birthday on November 3rd. To submit your vote, visit the poll page.
While you're there, check out the results from September's poll when we asked how you are getting your copy of Album 56.
New Album Art
October 11, 2012
Some of this was teased in the video podcast last week, but now we have the full resolution images for Album 10, Album 12 and Album 26. You can see them below, we're also in the process of uploading much higher resolution versions of all the normal album collections.
As some of you may know Dave Arnold, the executive producer of Adventures in Odyssey, is undergoes open-heart surgery today we're sure that he and his family would appreciate your prayers.
START_WIDGET"'-44b2ef5ecd6418f6END_WIDGETOfficial Podcast 158
October 18, 2012
Hear an interview from the actors who play Whit in three different stages in his life, his childhood, college years, and the current time, in “Great Expectations,” an episode in album 56: The Grand Design.
We have some news today for you about the upcoming Album 57: recording for the album will start in January 2013. Going by past albums that have been recorded in January, 57 will most likely come out in late summer or early fall; however, that is not confirmed. It is also unknown whether anything (new or otherwise) will be airing next spring in its place. We have also learned that the winner of the Get in the Show contest will indeed be in Album 57 instead of the previously stated Album 58.
START_WIDGET"'-b6b07ecffd67f6a4END_WIDGETOfficial Podcast 159
October 30, 2012
The Clubhouse Magazine issue for November 2012 features an interview with Gatlin Green and Andy Pessoa, plus lots of Adventures in Odyssey birthday stories!
Get in the Show Final
After months of work and excitement the winner of the Get in the Show contest will be decided today, you can watch online from this link [1]
Push the Red Button (Live)
November 04, 2012
The Live show that was preformed in Dallas back in June is now available as a free video download from Christian Book and Focus on the Family Canada. The episode is over 53 minutes long and is a 700MB download. If you live in the United States, you can get your copy here. Canadians can download their copy from the Focus on the Family Shop. We'll update this post if/when the download becomes available for those outside of Canada and the United States.
Server Update
November 07, 2012
We recently updated our server to run the latest version of Mediawiki, we're aware that there are some problems with with the site currently. If you find a problem please report them on our update page or in the comments below.
Album Repack Update
November 19, 2012
It's been a long process but we finally have the last of the front covers for the Album repacks. It will be some time yet before we can buy albums with these covers in stores but in the mean time we can enjoy them in digital form. You can click on the covers below to see a larger version, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
Happy 25th Birthday
November 21, 2012
Happy Birthday Adventures in Odyssey! Today marks the 25th Anniversary of 001: Whit's Flop airing on radio stations. It's been over 700 episodes, almost 60 albums, dozens of books and videos, countless lives changed and one incredible journey. To celebrate the birthday the Odyssey team has released lots of AIO themed merchandise to their online store. Everything from flashlights and wristbands, to hats and hoodies and more is now available for purchase. You can browse the new items at ChristianBook.com. Happy Birthday Odyssey and we hope there's many more birthdays to come in the years ahead.
New Poll
December 08, 2012
We have another new poll for you to vote on. This month, we want to know what you think of Album 56. You can visit our polls page to submit your vote! Plus you can check out the results from October's poll while you're there.
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December 19, 2012
Join Bob and Jessie as they announce the long awaited return of the Family Portraits Album. We also get to listen to one of the original episodes FP 05: You're Not Going to Believe This.
You can purchase the album here along with a 32 minute discussion about the creation of Family Portraits.
Mobile Site Now Available
December 31, 2012
A mobile version is now available for AIO wiki, it should auto-detect when you're on a mobile device and switch to the new view so you don't have to do anything. If you want to try the experimental mobile editor you can turn it on under "Beta" under settings. In the coming weeks and months we'll be working more and increasing the mobile friendliness of the site.