The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

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  Dave Arnold shares the story behind Odyssey’s first theatrical movie 22.07.2026 18min

  Dave Arnold shares the long road to Adventures in Odyssey: The Movie, from earlier animated ideas to the new theatrical film coming next year. He talks about writing the screenplay, bringing familiar Odyssey locations and characters to animation, and how the movie will welcome both longtime fans and brand-new audiences.
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  Celebrating America’s 250th in Odyssey 08.07.2026 27min

  Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.
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  Inside the Odyssey Movie Machine 24.06.2026 23min

  Senior Director of Marketing Debbie Smith and Production Manager Megan Rolofson take us inside the creation of Adventures in Odyssey: Journey Into the Impossible. From crafting the elevator pitch to coordinating countless moving pieces, they explain how to keep a movie on track. Plus: a preview of the upcoming two-part adventure celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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  From Disney to Odyssey 10.06.2026 20min

  Animator John Pomeroy worked on some of the most beloved animated films of all time. Now he’s bringing that experience to Adventures in Odyssey. He shares how he got started, what he learned from animation legends, and how those lessons are shaping Journey to the Impossible. Plus: a preview of “The Great Yellowstone Heist”
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  Conner’s Story Behind the Score 27.05.2026 19min

  Composer Conner Savoca talks about his path from the earliest music lessons to scoring recent episodes like “This Is My Story.” Conner honors the legacy of Odyssey’s music while adding his own voice. Plus: a preview of the upcoming episode “Accountability, Please”
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  Hello to the new Executive Producer of Adventures in Odyssey 13.05.2026 24min

  After more than two decades as executive producer, Dave Arnold steps into a new role while Christopher Diehl takes the reins of the audio drama. What led to this transition and what does it mean for the future? Dave and Chris share the story behind the change.
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  What’s the weirdest sound you had to create? 29.04.2026 31min

  How many people do sound design? How often do you change the background crowd at Whit’s End? How many sound effects do you have? Odyssey sound designers Christopher Diehl, Luke Guenot, Rudy Haerr, and Zach Schneider answer your questions.
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  Odyssey’s Season of Salvation 15.04.2026 23min

  There have been more salvations in the last year than any other time in Odyssey history. Wyatt, Carla, Ron, Jules, Buck, and Renee all came to faith in Christ. Writers Marshal Younger, Phil Lollar, and Kathy Buchanan unpack the story behind the salvations. 
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  Malachi Returns: The Voice Behind Odyssey’s Angelic Messenger 01.04.2026 19min

  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”
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  Robby Bruce on Buck’s Redemption 18.03.2026 21min

  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”
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  Darcy’s Big Moments: Comedy, Drama, and Life Outside the Booth 04.03.2026 13min

  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!
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  Why Adventures in Odyssey Is Becoming a Movie 18.02.2026 22min

  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.
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  Finding the Edge: Shona on Jules’s Journey 03.02.2026 22min

  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.
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  Shaping Jules’s Salvation with Sound 21.01.2026 23min

  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.”
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  When is the Chairman Coming Back? What’s Next After CDs? 07.01.2026 28min

  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. See what's Coming Soon on the Club, including a new episode on January 15! Listen to Album 79: Eleventh Hour or Album 80: Rewritten in the Club. Check out Album 79 on CD or download.
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  FREE EPISODE: “Value of a Buck, Part 1” 24.12.2025 27min

  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
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  Top 10 Episode Countdown 25.11.2025 26min

  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.
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  Visit to the Texas State Fair in Young Whit and the Shell Game 12.11.2025 25min

  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”
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  Solving the Final Mystery: The Legacy of the Last Chance Detectives 29.10.2025 25min

  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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  Into the Spotlight: Shining Light on Jonathan’s Story 15.10.2025 23min

  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.