The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Episodes

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  Meet Emerson Dorre, voice of Sophie 16.09.2026 16m

  Emerson Dorre talks about playing Sophie, from her first appearance in “Now Hiring” to stand-up comedy at Whit’s End in “You’re in Good Hands.” Emerson shares how she balances school and acting, the challenges of recording emotional scenes, and what it’s like bringing Sophie’s bold, spunky personality to life. Plus: hear a preview of “Babysitting Bassetts”
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  Licorice, dolphins, and old jelly beans: Jess Harnell answers your Totally Random Questions! 02.09.2026 20m

  Would Jess Harnell eat an old jelly bean off the floor of his car? What’s his favorite extension cord color? And has he ever touched a dolphin? The voice of Wooton tackles totally random questions from fans about strange sounds, long hair, world travel, childhood dreams, and whether he actually likes licorice. Plus, hear a preview of “Suggestion Box.”
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  Comic adventures and many hats: Evan David takes us Elsewhere in Odyssey! 19.08.2026 21m

  From the Washington family’s trip to the nation’s capital to an unlikely football team, a brand-new Odyssey family, and Edwin Blackgaard falling in love (!), Evan David takes us behind the stories of Elsewhere in Odyssey. 
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  Totally Random Edition with Katie Leigh 05.08.2026 20m

  What’s Katie Leigh’s favorite tooth? Has she ever done a backflip? And what color is her water bottle? Katie tackles totally random listener questions and somehow manages to be hilarious and profound. Plus, Bob and Jesse finally reveal the schedule for new episodes for the rest of 2026, announce the title of Album 83, and preview “You’re in Good Hands.
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  Dave Arnold shares the story behind Odyssey’s first theatrical movie 22.07.2026 18m

  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 27m

  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 23m

  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 20m

  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 19m

  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 24m

  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 31m

  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 23m

  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 19m

  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 21m

  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 13m

  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 22m

  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 22m

  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 23m

  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 28m

  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 27m

  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