Audio Theatre Central

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Audio Theatre Central

We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

  1. JAN 6

    Interview with Composer Jared DePasquale & Upcoming 2025 Releases

    Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the audio dramas he's scored in recent years such as The Victory of Joan of Arc and Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims. They also talk about how the scores for slice-of-life stories and epic historical dramas differ from each other, some of his favorite soundtracks, how the composer/sound designer relationship works for him, and a lot more. J.D. also responds to feedback from Jeremy and shares a handful of audio drama updates.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/208   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 32m

  2. 12/03/2024

    2024 Retrospective & Audio Drama Terminology

    In our last episode of 2024, J.D. takes a look back at some highlights from this year in terms of voice-acting gigs, top releases, and memorable moments. He also responds to feedback from Camden and Blake and shares lots of exciting audio drama updates. J.D. also takes a segment to talk about audio drama terminology beginning with the basics of this medium, in an effort to address some ongoing discussions about this topic in the industry. At the end of the episode, he shares an important message with you so stick around to the end! Merry Christmas! We'll see you again next year!   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/207   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 17m

  3. 11/19/2024

    Reviews of Darkness Duology from HeartMatters & The Jungle Book from Root and Twig

    As usual, we have a jam-packed episode today. J.D. reviews two productions in this episode; the Darkness Duology from HeartMatters and The Jungle Book from Root and Twig Sounds. Two very different audio projects but both are very well done and worth talking about. J.D. also responds to feedback from Michael and Blake. But before all that, he shares a whole bunch of exciting audio drama updates to keep you up to date with all that's happening in this industry.    Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/206   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 12m

  4. 10/21/2024

    Backstory of the New Jake Muller Adventures with Darby Kern & Micah Touchet

    We've got a bonus episode for you today in which J.D. shares a handful of audio drama tidbits and then we dedicate the rest of the episode to chatting with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet of the Jake Muller Adventures audio drama series. J.D. talks with them about what has happened since Unidentified was released in 2019, some of the inspirations for the next releases, Blood, Undead, Engineered, and Shroud, and even a bit about Darby's and Micah's philosophy about telling great stories in the audio drama medium.  Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/205   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 22m

  5. 10/07/2024

    Introducing WindowSeat, the Christian Audio Drama App

    Today, we are excited to introduce a new streaming platform for Christian audio drama called WindowSeat. J.D. chats with the CEO and CCO of the company about what they offer now and where the platform is heading. And after the conversation, J.D. features more information about one of the exclusive shows WindowSeat offers, a new show called Time Truck Chronicles. But before all this, J.D. shares a bunch of audio drama updates from shows like Pirateers and Nick Guy, Private Eye as well as some new programs to keep an eye (ear) out for in the future. And the episode is capped off with some feedback from Sarah and Jeremy.  Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/204   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 19m

  6. 09/02/2024

    Recap of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party

    Today we're presenting a special episode recapping the entire weekend of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party in early August 2024. ATC contributors, Austin Peachey and Michael Schroeder joined J.D. to record daily recaps of the event. In addition to the daily recording, J.D. invited six members of the AIO fan community to share some of their favorite moments from the weekend. We hope that if you could attend, you can relive the amazing experience again with us, and if you weren't there, we hope you can get a little taste of things through this episode.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/203   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 50m

  7. 08/05/2024

    Oral Storytelling & More with Hank the Cowdog Creator, John R. Erickson

    Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part that the oral storytelling tradition played in his approach to writing, how the Hank the Cowdog audio drama podcast came about, and much more. In addition to the interview, J.D. shares a whole passel of audio drama updates, addresses feedback from Jeremy and Blake, and gives a monologue about audio drama as content marketing for brands.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/202   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    1h 23m

  8. 07/15/2024

    Review of Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet to Come

    It's the review many have been waiting for! Today J.D. and Austin do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet To Come, discussing the plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. In addition to this discussion, J.D. responds to feedback from Nato, Bethany, Rose, and David. But before all of that, he shares a bunch of audio drama updates to kick off the episode.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/201   What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

    2h 15m
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We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

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