The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

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The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at AdventuresinOdyssey.com/Podcast. New editions available every other Wednesday. Subscribe now to get each new edition right when it releases!

  1. Bringing Military Authenticity to Odyssey: A Marine’s Story

    5D AGO

    Bringing Military Authenticity to Odyssey: A Marine’s Story

    Marine Josh Hosler shares how his real-life experiences shaped the Adventures in Odyssey episode “Ambush” and more. From military communication to a surprising sheep encounter, hear how he brought authenticity to the story of Ron Perkins—and even landed multiple speaking roles.

    17 min
  2. Taking Adventures in Odyssey to the next level

    FEB 19

    Taking Adventures in Odyssey to the next level

    We’re saying goodbye to CDs in the spring of 2026 and going fully digital. That means longer storylines for your favorite characters. Less waiting between multi-part stories. More flexibility for fun, one-off episodes. But what about downloads? Will there still be 24 new episodes a year? Executive producer Dave Arnold and showrunner Marshal Younger join producer Bob Smithouser to answer questions about the transition.

    15 min
  3. Totally Random Edition

    JAN 22

    Totally Random Edition

    It’s Opposite Day as hosts become guests and Bob and Jesse tackle more than a dozen TRQs from our listeners!

    32 min
  4. Building “School of Hard Knocks”: Friendship, Sound Design, and New Faces

    JAN 8

    Building “School of Hard Knocks”: Friendship, Sound Design, and New Faces

    Writer Evan David and sound designer Zach Schneider reveal how they brought “School of Hard Knocks” to life. Evan shares the challenge of transforming Clubhouse Magazine’s Tori Mori into an Odyssey character and weaving her into Olivia and Zoe’s storylines. Meanwhile, Zach pulls back the curtain on crafting the polished, dynamic sound of Mapleton Prep.

    19 min
  5. Why did Buck and Jules break up? Will Jules stay in the band? Where is the live show in the timeline?

    12/11/2024

    Why did Buck and Jules break up? Will Jules stay in the band? Where is the live show in the timeline?

    Showrunner Marshal Younger, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, writer/director Phil Lollar, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your  questions about Adventures in Odyssey past, present and future! From Bridget’s job changes and Wyatt’s new voice to hints about Album 78 and beyond, the team answers your most curious inquiries about Odyssey’s past, present, and future. Plus: Learn the titles of Album 78 and 79.

    29 min
  6. Rocking Manic Ravioli: The Sound of Jules’s Band

    11/27/2024

    Rocking Manic Ravioli: The Sound of Jules’s Band

    Sound designer Nathan Jones and composer John Campbell reveal how they turned “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” into a rock anthem, balanced professionalism with a touch of amateur fun, and tackled the challenges of bringing a fictional band to life.

    22 min
  7. Voicing and Writing "Express Salvation"

    11/13/2024

    Voicing and Writing "Express Salvation"

    Dive into the making of the latest story arc with showrunner Marshal Younger and actor Dawson Griffin, the new voice of Wyatt Perkins. Why has this story been five years in the making? How did Dawson’s journey to Odyssey begin? What’s coming up for the Perkins family in the days ahead? Find out!

    21 min
  8. From Odyssey to Hollywood and back again

    10/30/2024

    From Odyssey to Hollywood and back again

    Writer Charlie Richards returns to Adventures in Odyssey after 24 years. Discover how his journey from Focus on the Family to a Hollywood sitcom to “The Pond” led to the latest Club adventure, “You Dirty Rat.” Plus hear a preview of the final episodes of Album 77!

    23 min
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Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at AdventuresinOdyssey.com/Podcast. New editions available every other Wednesday. Subscribe now to get each new edition right when it releases!

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