Episodes
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.
Oct. 19, 2021
Today’s podcast is sunny with 100% chance of Schantelle Cason
Schantelle Cason plays Odyssey meteorologist and mom Kayla Calhoun. Schantelle shares how she got to choose the name of her character and what’s ahead for the Calhouns.
Oct. 5, 2021
What does a book editor do anyway?
For the first time in over a decade, a new Last Chance Detectives story is available. And there are more coming! Focus editor Thomas Jeffries tells us where this story came from, the Last Chance connection to Odyssey, and why...
Sept. 22, 2021
Survive a winter storm storm in Odyssey not once, not twice, but FOUR times
Writer/director Kathy Buchanan takes us to a snowy writer’s meeting - complete with giant Post-It notes and a knitting club - that led to a new series of Club stories.
Sept. 7, 2021
"Best Kept Secrets" and "Finding a Way" Avery Awards
Reliving the glory of Avery Awards past, Bob and Jesse present the awards for Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Surprise, Best Sound Design, Best Script, and more... all while diving under the ocean and meeting a underwater scub...
Aug. 23, 2021
Turn the spotlight on the sounds of "Voice of Freedom"
Writer/director Marshal Younger and sound designers Christopher Diehl and Nathan Jones talk about the challenges of recording out of order, creating crowds, and the absence of nature sounds in "Voice of Freedom."
Aug. 10, 2021
All about the story and sounds of "Voice of Freedom"
Writer/director Marshal Younger and sound designers Christopher Diehl and Nathan Jones talk about the creation of "Voice of Freedom," from the seed of the idea to fully-grown two-part episode. (Stay tuned to our next podcast ...
July 28, 2021
The true story behind "Voice of Freedom"
The incredible story of "Voice of Freedom" is matched by the true story of the ministry of TransWorld Radio (TWR). David McCreary and Scott Hollinger tells us all about TWR and their ministry around the world. (Plus: A previe...
July 13, 2021
The actual voice in “Voice of Freedom”
Andrew Kishino plays Ji-Ho in this month and next month's Club adventure. He tells us all about his experience auditioning for Odyssey, acting in Odyssey, and the crazy world of motion capture. (Plus: A preview of "Voice of F...
June 30, 2021
How do Bigfoot, Jurassic Park, and a howling space cat come together?
Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Luke Guenot tell us the creation of “The Revenge of Bigfoot.” (Spoiler warning! It involves a howling space cat.)
June 15, 2021
You asked about what happened in Album 70 and what’s going to happen in Album 71. Hear the answers.
Will Richard Maxwell or Jack Allen ever return to Odyssey? Why did Suzu sound so suspicious? What did “One of three will fall” mean? Executive producer Dave Arnold, writer/director Phil Lollar, writer/director/showrunner Mars...
June 1, 2021
The voice of Buddy balances schooling and Bigfoot
Stuart has played Buddy Norman for more than six years now. And as the character has grown, so has Stuart. In fact, he joined us for the latest podcast just after finals week at college.
May 19, 2021
Connie and Eugene are bickering buddies on the show and in real life
Katie Leigh (voice of Connie) and Will Ryan (voice of Eugene) have been on Adventures in Odyssey from the beginning. And they’ve known each other in real life even longer. Hear stories from the studio and what they are up to ...
May 5, 2021
"Hurricane Perkins" touches down in Odyssey!
Having a parent stationed overseas in the military can be a huge challenge. That’s just part of what Cadence International - this month’s alliance organization - is all about. Hear all about their ministry and how it led to a...
April 21, 2021
The dynamic siblings Morrie and Suzu Rydell work together... and apart
There is plenty of story ahead for Morrie and Suzu Rydell. Atticus Shaffer (voice of Morrie) and April Hong (voice of Suzu) share their journey together from the beginning to the climactic "The Rydell Revelations" to last alb...
April 7, 2021
Dive deep into the details of "The Christmas Bells"
SPOILER WARNING! Writer/director Phil Lollar, composer John Campbell, and sound designer Nathan Jones discuss the creation of "The Christmas Bells" in spoiler-ific detail.
March 24, 2021
Welcome Carla Perkins - memorable mom, wife, and more
Rebecca Davis voices Carla Perkins, the latest in the line of notable moms on Adventures in Odyssey. There's more to both Rebecca and Carla than you might imagine.
March 10, 2021
Who are the Perkins family? Their creator explains.
We’ve been hearing a lot about the Perkins family lately in Odyssey. Carla and Wyatt first appeared in “The Sandwich Initiative” and the rest of the family joined soon after. Who are these characters? Why did they come to Ody...
Feb. 24, 2021
Odyssey’s first sound designer apprentice Luke Guenot tells (nearly) all
Luke Guenot recently joined the Odyssey team as a new sound designer. He got his start listening to Odyssey while growing up, creating his own radio dramas, connecting with various Odyssey team members, and finally becoming t...
Feb. 9, 2021
The creation of "Kopfkino: A Hare, a Hedgehog, and a Doof" with Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar
Executive producer Dave Arnold shares about the creation and inspiration of this month’s Club adventure - and how he cast writer/director Phil Lollar in a main role.
Jan. 27, 2021
Music from decades past returns with composer Aaron Fullan
Aaron Fullan scored the recent "Always Home" and the upcoming story "The Protector." Aaron shares how music from Odyssey’s early days inspired him and how his career led him from listening to Odyssey as a child back to becomi...
Jan. 13, 2021
Meet Kyle, the 2020 Whit Award winner
Kyle's wife Anni nominated him for the Whit Award with this entry: "At school the person students turn to is Headmaster Kyle. He seeks Jesus in all he does and says. Students and alumni seek Kyle for encouragement, prayer, wi...
Dec. 30, 2020
FREE EPISODE: "House Guest," a Focus on the Family drama from 1985.
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...
Dec. 15, 2020
Will Mrs. Meido will ever come back? What is the newest album called? Will the Meltsners ever adopt Buck? The team answers your questions!
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.