Audio Theatre Central

Porchlight Family Media
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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.

  1. 22h ago ·  Bonus

    Sonic-Con 2026 Day 3 Recap

    ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 3 of Sonic-Con 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    15 min

  2. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    Sonic-Con 2026 Day 2 Recap

    ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 2 of Sonic-Con 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    13 min

  3. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Sonic-Con 2026 Day 1 Recap

    ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap the first day of Sonic-Con 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    25 min

  4. Jun 6

    2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi

    (00:00:00) 2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi (00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates (00:06:31) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:16:50) Review #1: Peter Pan (00:37:25) Review #2: Heidi (00:51:09) Feedback Segment Today on ATC, J.D. reviews two wonderful classic literature adaptations from BBC Radio, Peter Pan and Heidi. He goes over these two audio dramas in detail, covering the cast and crew, acting, and production values of these shows produced in 1995. Also in the episode, J.D. shares thoughts on getting cast and crew names correct in the monologue segment, he responds to feedback from Tim and Jeremy, and kicks off the whole episode with a few audio drama updates.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/229 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    1h 4m

  5. May 5

    The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin

    (00:00:00) The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin (00:00:54) Intro Announcement (00:02:16) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:12) Interview Segment In this month's episode, J.D. sits down with actress and writer Bethany Baldwin for an in-depth conversation about her work in the family-friendly audio drama industry. They talk about how she first got interested in audio drama and acting, some of her favorite shows, some helpful tips for voice actors, and much more. Also, J.D. shares some audio drama updates to kick things off.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/228 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    1 hr

  6. Apr 6

    Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood

    (00:00:00) Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood (00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates (00:09:10) Review Segment (01:31:39) Feedback Segment Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second volume in the Jake Muller Adventures series titled Blood. This is a very high-quality, feature-length audio drama for older listeners. Before the review, J.D. shares a bunch of audio drama updates, including upcoming shows and recent releases. And to wrap up the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Abi and Greyson.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/227 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    1h 39m

  7. Mar 2

    Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective

    (00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective (00:02:44) Audio Drama Updates (00:09:17) Review Segment (01:31:41) Feedback Segment We're back with another Adventures in Odyssey album review! Austin Peachey joins J.D. to do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective, and they thoroughly discuss what they did and didn't like about these six episodes. J.D. also responds to feedback from William Chad Newsom and a Spotify user. But before all that, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/226 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    1h 38m

  8. Feb 2

    New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More

    (00:00:00) New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More (00:01:29) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:54) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:30:00) Interview: Madaline Ware (00:50:01) Feedback Segment We're covering a whole lot of Adventures in Odyssey topics in today's episode. Our guest is the Production Manager of the Adventures in Odyssey Theater Pilot Project, Madaline Ware, and she's going to tell us all about her work to bring AIO to the stage and how you can get involved as well. J.D. also covers the recent AIO logo change, the new character artwork, and the news about the upcoming Odyssey movie. And in the feedback segment, J.D. responds to Michael C.'s question about how we'll handle AIO reviews going forward. But before all of that, we've got a bunch of audio drama updates to share.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/225 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. 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.

    55 min
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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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