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.
 
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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!
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
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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. 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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For this milestone episode, we are thrilled to present some short conversations with several of the top creatives in the family-friendly audio drama industry; writers, composers, actors, directors, and sound designers. J.D. chats with each of them about why they love working in audio drama and then asks some fun questions to get to know these talented folks. In addition to this industry guest spectacular, J.D. is also joined on the show by nearly all of the current team of ATC contributors; Austin Peachey, Michael Schroeder, Robert Thacker, and Christopher Green to talk about how they first found ATC and got involved with the show and blog. We also get to hear some great voicemails from several members of the ATC family and J.D. kicks off the show with a special edition of Here's What I'm Thinking in which he shares some fun ATC stats and facts. Join us for all the fun in the 200th episode of Audio Theatre Central!

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Today, J.D. dives into the world of medieval England with a review of the first season of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. In addition to talking about this audio drama about the legendary characters of Robin, Prince John, Marian, and Friar Tuck, J.D. also gives a monologue segment with some of his thoughts on the idea of micro audio drama. But before all that, he also shares some audio drama updates including a first airing of a teaser for an upcoming show! Join the fun! 
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Today, JD is joined by ATC contributor Austin Peachey to review album 74 of Adventures in Odyssey, titled Buckle Up! They go deep into the characters, plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. Also in the episode, JD shares a handful of audio drama updates, including the first trailer for the next Sargent Family Productions project. He also responds to feedback from Mark and shares some updates and BTS info on the Seneca Awards and why the ATC reviews have been so late recently. It's a packed episode so join the fun!
 
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