The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

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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!

  • 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
  • 23 minutes 2 seconds
    Into the Spotlight: Shining Light on Jonathan’s Story

    Writer Bob Smithouser, collaborator Abigail Geiger, and sound designer Nathan Jones take listeners “Out of the Spotlight” and explain why the name turned out to be such an appropriate title for both Jonathan’s journey and the production itself.

    15 October 2025, 8:00 am
  • 14 minutes 49 seconds
    Wayback Wednesday: Say hello to Lucy… again.

    Genni Long (Lucy Cunningham-Schultz) reflects on more than 70 episodes, falling in love with Jack Davis (Donald Long), and what life has looked like since her last Odyssey appearance.

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    17 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 23 minutes 7 seconds
    Chess Moves with Dr. Blackgaard

    Phil Lollar dishes on Bishop’s Block, the latest Blackgaard Chronicles novel. Hear how he balances faith, villains, and spy-thriller intrigue—plus a glimpse at what’s ahead in the rest of the series.

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    3 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 39 seconds
    Odyssey’s Real-Life Working Genius

    Jesse Kellum IV doesn’t just write for Odyssey—he also works at the real-life Whit’s End! Hear how a workplace personality quiz inspired his latest episode, how a slide thermometer sparked a memorable story, and how he tackled the tricky dynamics between Jay and his dad in “Put to the Test.”

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    20 August 2025, 8:00 am
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