Episodes
Oct. 18, 2023
Penny and Kimmy remember their past
In "As Far As It Depends on Me," both Penny Bassett and actress Kimmy Robertson dealt with emotions and memories from their pasts. Kimmy shares how she conveyed the range of feelings in the story, how she practiced her comedi...
Oct. 4, 2023
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 ...
Sept. 20, 2023
The 2023 Avery Awards: Trapped in Jesse’s New Mansion
Buckle up - in more ways than one! It's time for the Album 73 and 74 Avery Award, where the winners of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Sound Design, Best Script, Best Scene, and Best Episode will be finally and dramatically re...
Sept. 6, 2023
2023's Whit Award Winner
Multiple generations of Odyssey listeners connect as this year’s Whit Award Winner Alaina and her nominator Emma share how mentors affect kids - and how kids affect mentors!
Aug. 23, 2023
The incredible journey of "Precious Lord"
God took the real Thomas Dorsey on quite the journey to the composition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” For sound designer Nathan Jones and singer Jamal Sarikoki, the production of the audio dramas felt almost as epic.
Aug. 9, 2023
How did Whit become Whit?
With the release of "Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator" and "Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention," the series is complete. Hear from authors Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar about the story of what shaped John Avery Wh...
July 26, 2023
Meet Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music
Thomas Dorsey wrote more than 3000 gospel songs including "Precious Lord." Actor Leilani Barrett, voice of Thomas in this month's Club adventure, said more than 3,000 words while creating the character for "Precious Lord." He...
July 12, 2023
Honoring the Legacy of Will Ryan and Continuing on with Eugene Meltsner
Executive producer Dave Arnold, showrunner Marshal Younger, and actor Townsend Coleman share about the way forward with Eugene Meltsner after Will Ryan passed away in 2021. Plus, hear from the girls who ran a 5k in Will’s hon...
June 14, 2023
There’s more to Mrs. Randolph
Chris Anthony does more than host Adventures in Odyssey. She’s also Mrs. Randolph, who gets a backstory (and some songs!) in "Mile 151."
May 31, 2023
Death and life with Gary Locke
Odyssey artist Gary Locke tells an incredible story about beginning to draw, digital art, death, life, and heaven - in that order.
May 17, 2023
Was Buckle Up referring to Buckles? Why did Renee change? Why is Eugene on the cover of album 75?
Showrunner Marshal Younger, co-creator Phil Lollar, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions about Album 73: 28 Hours, Album 74: Buckle Up, and the upcoming Album 75: The Best is ...
May 3, 2023
It’s official! Robby Bruce and Shona Rodman talk Buckles
Robby Bruce (voice of Buck) and Shona Rodman (voice of Jules) react to the bombshell that ended Album 74: Buckle Up!
May 3, 2023
Go behind the wheel with Jesse and Zach
Writer/director Jesse Kellum IV and sound designer Zach Schneider reveal how dog bags, hoopties, air compressors, wrist twist steering, and a fear of staplers figured into the creation of "The Fast and the Ridiculous"
April 5, 2023
Alkaio Thiele talks about the red carpet, modeling, and (yes) beatboxing
The voice behind Andy Rome in "Value in the Process" shares his experience working as an actor, singer, model, and beatboxer. Plus: hear his original audition
April 4, 2023
Alkaio Thiele talks about the red carpet, modeling, and (yes) beatboxing
The voice behind Andy Rome in "Value in the Process" shares his experience working as an actor, singer, model, and beatboxer. Plus: hear his original audition
March 21, 2023
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
March 8, 2023
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 Bla...
Feb. 22, 2023
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 ...
Feb. 8, 2023
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, sat...
Jan. 24, 2023
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
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
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
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 m...
Nov. 30, 2022
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
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 listen...
Nov. 2, 2022
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
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
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 crea...
Sept. 21, 2022
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...
Sept. 7, 2022
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
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 u...
Aug. 10, 2022
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.
July 27, 2022
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.
June 29, 2022
A weekly comic strip set in the town of Odyssey!
Comic creators Evan David and Brian Dawson take us Elsewhere in Odyssey.
June 15, 2022
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 ...
June 1, 2022
You don't have to be a doctor
Trey finds that he has something not just to teach but to learn on this month's Club adventure: "Results May Vary." It's not just medical professionals like Dr. Joseph who make connections with Global Health Outreach. Find ou...
May 17, 2022
What is the name of Album 73? Will we see Morrie and Suzu at Whit’s house? What about Horus?
Showrunner Marshal Younger, writer/director Phil Lollar, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions about recent episodes (including the Olivia arc and "As Buck Would Have It") and ...
May 4, 2022
Andre Stojka on Whit: "What a great role."
Andre Stojka recently set a record -- he's played the role of John Avery Whittaker longer than either of his predecessors. Andre looks back on his time as Whit -- and forward to more adventures.
April 19, 2022
Buck + Jules = Buckles
Robby Bruce (voice of Buck) and Shona Rodman (voice of Jules) share the latest developments in their characters and their own lives. Plus, what they think of the idea of Jules and Buck getting together.
April 6, 2022
SPOILER WARNING: Explore the "As Buck Would Have It" three-parter from idea to playback.
If you haven’t heard “As Buck Would Have It,” don't listen to this podcast and go hear Album 72. If you have listened, join writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designer Luke Guenot to hear how this adventure was created....
March 23, 2022
It’s time to talk about the Olivia arc.
Spoiler warning! Showrunner Marshal Younger looks back at the beginnings - and the ending - of the Olivia faith story arc.
March 9, 2022
Come see the softer side of Drake
Writer Bob Hoose and sound designer apprentice Zach Schneider (a newcomer to the podcast and team!) discover Drake’s softer side in this month’s Club adventure: "Drake and the Aberrant Automaton."
Feb. 22, 2022
The beginning of an Odyssey career
New Odyssey coordinator Megan Rolofson shares her Adventure to Odyssey.
Feb. 9, 2022
The end of an Odyssey career
Jonathan Crowe takes an adventure that no one on the Odyssey team has ever taken.
Jan. 12, 2022
Why didn’t "A Dickensian Dilemma" have an ending?
Writer/director Phil Lollar and executive producer Dave Arnold share how Dr. Seuss, the math problem 2+2, and the author of "A Christmas Carol" all connect to this month’s Club adventure.
Dec. 29, 2021
FREE EPISODE: "The Letter"
Before Adventures in Odyssey, there was "Family Portraits," a short series that introduced the world to what was soon to be everyone’s favorite small town. In the episode "The Letter," a teen named Stacey gets into an argumen...
Dec. 15, 2021
What is the future of Eugene Meltsner?
Showrunner Marshal Younger, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, executive producer Dave Arnold, writer/director Phil Lollar, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions, like: Will Eugene and Katrina ever adopt Buck? W...
Nov. 30, 2021
Why have Olivia doubting her faith on Odyssey?
Showrunner Marshal Younger and head of orthodoxy Ron Reno discuss the Olivia story arc, give a preview of the future, and explain the word "orthodoxy."
Nov. 17, 2021
One young listener's dream to be on Adventures in Odyssey comes true!
Paul-Mikel Williams grew up listening to Odyssey and dreamed of acting on the show. Now he plays a main character: Trey Calhoun.
Nov. 3, 2021
Olivia and Zoe: Friends for life... on and off the show
Kelly Stables is Olivia Parker and Natalie Lander is Zoe Grant. They’ve been buddies on the show since 2015’s "Take it on Trust." But they’ve been friends in real life longer than their Odyssey characters have been alive.