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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!

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All Episodes

25:05

Solving the Final Mystery: The Legacy of the Last...

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2025/10/29

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.

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23:02

Into the Spotlight: Shining Light on Jonathan’s Story

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2025/10/15

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.

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14:49

Wayback Wednesday: Say hello to Lucy… again.

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2025/09/17

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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23:07

Chess Moves with Dr. Blackgaard

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2025/09/03

Phil Lollar dishes on Bishop’s Block, the latest Blackgaard Chroniclesnovel. 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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19:39

Odyssey’s Real-Life Working Genius

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2025/08/20

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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18:19

A Very Whittaker Podcast: Totally Random Questions...

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2025/07/23

Andre Stojka (voice of Mr. Whittaker) reveals his hobbies, his favorite quote, his least favorite chore, and his most unusual possession. Plus, vote in the Avery Awards and nominate a real-life Whit in your life.

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19:42

Wayback Wednesday: From Stand-Up to Whit’s End with...

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2025/07/09

Mark Christopher Lawrence revisits his journey as Ed Washington — from landing the role to bringing humor, heart, and faith to one of Odyssey’s most beloved dads. Hear reflections on his personal faith and how he continues to encounter Odyssey fans. Plus: Check out a brand-new Washington family comic adventure!

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22:16

Sisters On and Off the Mic: Katie and Shona Preview...

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2025/06/25

Katie Leigh (Connie) and Shona Rodman (Jules) preview Album 79: Eleventh Hour.They share what it’s like playing sisters, how they keep their characters fresh, and how they prepare for recordings. Get a sneak peek at the heart, humor, and surprises ahead—without any spoilers!

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27:26

From “At Face Value” to the “Eleventh Hour”: What’s...

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2025/06/11

Showrunner Marshal Younger, co-creator Phil Lollar, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, and line producer Nathan Hoobler return to answer your questions. Why were the names of the early albums changed? Will marshmallow and pear ice cream ever be available? Is Kandy becoming a regular character? Will we hear from Marla, Chase, Lexi, or Micah again? Will Jason and Jillian appear in the next album? These answers and more—straight from the writing team.

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22:06

Mapping the Perkins Family Story Arc

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2025/05/28

Showrunner Marshal Younger unpacks the five-episode journey that transformed the Perkins family. How did real-life experiences shape Ron’s path? And why is Bridget’s story still unfinished? Plus: a preview of “The Picture Day Plot”!

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26:55

Finding Ron Perkins

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2025/05/14

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.

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24:09

Totally Random Edition with Chris Anthony Landsdowne

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2025/04/30

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.

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20:44

Buck, Baltimore, and Batting Cages: Exploring “Better...

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2025/04/02

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.

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19:21

Morrie’s Next Move: Atticus Shaffer and Phil Lollar...

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2025/03/19

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!”

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17:11

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

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2025/03/05

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.

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14:43

Taking Adventures in Odyssey to the next level

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2025/02/19

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.

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32:04

Totally Random Edition

The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast ·

2025/01/22

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

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18:45

Building “School of Hard Knocks”: Friendship, Sound...

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2025/01/08

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.

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29:20

Why did Buck and Jules break up? Will Jules stay in...

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2024/12/11

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.

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22:01

Rocking Manic Ravioli: The Sound of Jules’s Band

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2024/11/27

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.

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