The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Focus on the Family

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!

  • 19 minutes 26 seconds
    Malachi Returns: The Voice Behind Odyssey’s Angelic Messenger

    Philip Glassborow, the voice of Malachi, joins the podcast to look back at the unforgettable “Malachi’s Message,” his decades with Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what it was like to return for the “Face the Future” story arc. Plus: a preview of the final episodes of Album 80 and Club-exclusive episode “Word in the Hallway”

    1 April 2026, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 12 seconds
    Robby Bruce on Buck’s Redemption

    Buck Meltsner’s story reaches a pivotal moment in “Value of a Buck” and voice actor Robby Bruce is here to unpack it all. From Buck’s complicated history with Mr. Skint to the character’s relationships with Jules and Lexi, Robby dishes on Buck’s most important moments. Plus, Robby has personal news to share. Plus: A preview of “The Prodigal Twin, Part 2”

    18 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 13 minutes 41 seconds
    Darcy’s Big Moments: Comedy, Drama, and Life Outside the Booth

    Mia Lynn Bangunan, voice of Darcy, shares her journey into acting, her first day recording the show, and how she balances Darcy’s goofy humor with heartfelt moments. Plus: Preview a two-part Bassett adventure!

    4 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 43 seconds
    Why Adventures in Odyssey Is Becoming a Movie

    Focus on the Family Vice President Jennifer Arthur explains what her movie producer job actually looks like, what she brought from her years at Amazon, and why Focus chose to create an animated film. Hear more about the realities of moviemaking, the ministry behind the project, and what will make this movie different from anything else.

    18 February 2026, 3:40 pm
  • 22 minutes 23 seconds
    Finding the Edge: Shona on Jules’s Journey

    Jules Kendall’s journey reaches a powerful crossroads in “Crossing the Line” and “On the Edge.” In this spoiler-filled conversation, Shona Rodman talks about portraying anger, desperation, fear, and faith in a huge step in Jules’s journey.

    3 February 2026, 1:49 pm
  • 23 minutes 37 seconds
    Shaping Jules’s Salvation with Sound

    Sound designers Zach Schneider and Luke Guenot unpack how car sounds, smoke bombs, voices on the wind, and even silence itself shaped Jules Kendall’s journey in “Crossing the Line” and “On the Edge.” Plus, hear a preview of the upcoming adventure, “Now Hiring.”

    21 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 28 minutes 29 seconds
    When is the Chairman Coming Back? What’s Next After CDs?

    Writer/director Kathy Buchanan, art director Evan David, co-creator Phil Lollar, showrunner Marshal Younger, and line producer Nathan Hoobler tackle listener questions, including: Why did so many kid characters change when Whit’s voice changed? Did the wind really speak to Jules in “On the Edge?” How short is Jay Smouse? And will the Odyssey movie be available on the Club? Plus, don’t miss the reveal of the fan-voted title for Album 81.

    7 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 23 seconds
    FREE EPISODE: “Value of a Buck, Part 1”

    In this first episode of Album 80: “Rewritten,” Buck visits Odyssey and Jules braces to tell him her life-changing news. Meanwhile, a nursing-home “ministry” has an unsettling similarity to a dark detail from Buck’s past. (Theme: Choosing the right path) Plus: Vote on the title of Album 81

    24 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 26 minutes 10 seconds
    Top 10 Episode Countdown

    Five hundred podcasts, thirty-eight years of Adventures in Odyssey, and one epic countdown! Bob and Jesse celebrate by revealing the ten most-listened-to episodes in the Club, complete with never-before-heard audio and behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew.

    25 November 2025, 11:38 pm
  • 25 minutes 43 seconds
    Visit to the Texas State Fair in Young Whit and the Shell Game

    Executive producer and author Dave Arnold previews Young Whit and the Shell Game, the sixth book in the Young Whit series. Hear how this stand-alone adventure expands Whit’s world, connects to lessons he’ll carry into adulthood, and offers a glimpse of what’s ahead for the series. Plus: A preview of “Value of a Buck, Part 1”

    12 November 2025, 9:00 am
  • 25 minutes 5 seconds
    Solving the Final Mystery: The Legacy of the Last Chance Detectives

    The Last Chance Detectives have been solving mysteries for more than thirty years—on screen, on audio, and now in books. As Book 8: The Curse of Calamity Wells releases, hear from creator and author Bob Vernon and editor Thomas Jeffries about bringing the beloved franchise full circle. Discover how the series began, what kept it alive through decades and formats, and how the long-awaited mystery of Mike Fowler’s father is finally resolved.

     

    29 October 2025, 8:00 am
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