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!

  • 26 minutes 55 seconds
    Finding Ron Perkins

    Before voicing Ron, Eric Martsolf was singing at theme parks, performing on cruise ships, and even touring with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Eric shares how his eclectic career prepared him to play a Marine returning home — and what he’s learned from Ron’s emotional journey.

     

    14 May 2025, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 9 seconds
    Totally Random Edition with Chris Anthony Landsdowne

    Fans submitted thousands of off-the-wall, anything-goes questions, and Chris is ready to answer. From her favorite childhood book to the one food she’d eat forever, get to know the voice of Adventures in Odyssey like never before.

    30 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 20 minutes 44 seconds
    Buck, Baltimore, and Batting Cages: Exploring “Better Buck Next Time”

    Writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider dive into the making of “Better Buck Next Time.” Hear how Buck’s story evolved after his breakup with Jules, how football and faith collide in this three-parter, and why the team recorded at a real-life batting cage to get just the right sound.

    2 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 19 minutes 21 seconds
    Morrie’s Next Move: Atticus Shaffer and Phil Lollar on “Kris-Crossed”

    Morrie Rydell is changing from manipulative villain to surprising hero. Actor Atticus Shaffer and writer/director Phil Lollar take us inside “Kris-Crossed,” discussing Morrie’s changes, behind-the-scenes stories, and insight into the Christian underpinnings of the character. Plus, hear a preview of “Better Buck Next Time, Part 2!”

    19 March 2025, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 11 seconds
    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.

    5 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 14 minutes 43 seconds
    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.

    19 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 32 minutes 4 seconds
    Totally Random Edition

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

    22 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes 45 seconds
    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.

    8 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 29 minutes 20 seconds
    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.

    11 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 1 second
    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. 

    27 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 48 seconds
    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!

    13 November 2024, 9:00 am
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