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Audio Theatre Central

Porchlight Family Media
Adventures In Odyssey
Audio Drama
Old Time Radio
Audio Drama Institute
Voice Acting
Heart Matters
Heartmatters
Joan Of Arc
Branson, Missouri
The Adventures In Odyssey Theater Pilot Project
Jake Muller Adventures
The Signal-Man
Odyssey
John Fornoff
Centers On Christian Media Production / Audio Drama
Sight and Sound Theatre
Christian Themes

We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew.Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you... more

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Latest Episodes

(00:00:00) 2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi

(00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates

(00:06:31) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)

(00:16:50) Review #1: Peter Pan

(00:37:25) Review #2: Heidi

(00:51:09) Feedback Segment

T... more

(00:00:00) The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin

(00:00:54) Intro Announcement

(00:02:16) Audio Drama Updates

(00:10:12) Interview Segment

In this month's episode, J.D. sits down with actress and writer Bethany Baldwin for an in-depth c... more

(00:00:00) Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood

(00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates

(00:09:10) Review Segment

(01:31:39) Feedback Segment

Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second ... more

(00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective

(00:02:44) Audio Drama Updates

(00:09:17) Review Segment

(01:31:41) Feedback Segment

We're back with another Adventures in Odyssey album review! Austin Peachey joins J.D. to do a... more

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Recent Guests

Bethany Baldwin
Voice actress, writer, and performer featured in family-friendly audio drama
Episode: The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin
Michael Schroeder
ATC contributor joining for the Jake Muller Adventures Blood review
ATC contributor
Episode: Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood
Madaline Ware
Head of Adventures in Odyssey Theater Pilot Project
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More
Ian Lahlum
Stage actor turned voice actor, known for roles in audio drama
Sight and Sound Theatre Branson; various audio productions
Episode: Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode]
Michael Schrader
ATC contributor
Audio Theatre Central
Episode: Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre
Kristie Jardot
Lead program coordinator and executive producer of HeartMatters audio dramas
HeartMatters ( Oklahoma )
Episode: Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters

Host

JD Sutter
Host of Audio Theatre Central with regular involvement in interviews and reviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Awesome

    Love the behind the scenes of audio drama stuff that ATC. I have learned of so many great audio dramas I had never heard of from ATC! Great interviews, news and interviews from the audio drama world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odysey fan
    United States3 years ago
  • BREAKING NEWS

    I LOVE ATC!! I enjoy the cleanliness of the episodes. ALSO, ROY HAS THE PERFECT VOICE FOR JASON IN AIO IF THE ACTOR WERE TO STOP ACTING!!!😱😱😱😱😱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    greg 124445566788990
    United States4 years ago
  • The place for all things family friendly audio drama

    This is a fantastic podcast for audio drama lovers!! The guys, led by JD, have an unrivaled passion audio drama.

    Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joshrodwrites
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    A well edited, professionally recorded show. Always look forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craiggory
    United States5 years ago
  • ATC is to great audio dramas what cheese is to crackers. It completes them. There is no better or funner way to stay plugged into the family friendly audio drama world than this podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Joah Pearson
    5 years ago

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The show is a go-to for discovering new family-friendly audio dramas.

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The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin
Q: When did you know you wanted to pursue acting, and how did voice acting specifically enter your path?
Bethany describes a layered journey from early acting in school and community projects to discovering voice acting during college productions and SonicCon; encouragement from mentors helped steer her toward audio drama, where she could combine acting with writing and production interests.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Audio Theatre Central

What is Audio Theatre Central about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-friendly audio drama-focused show that mixes news, reviews, and interviews with actors, directors, and producers from the broader audio drama ecosystem. Frequent topics include voice acting, production craftsmanship (sound design, Foley, and pacing), and the business side of Christian and youth-oriented audio dramas, with deep dives into popular series like Adventures in Odyssey and Lamplighter Theatre, plus theater and stage-to-mic transitions. A notable strength is the mix of practical craft tips for aspiring performers and behind-the-scenes storytelling insights, often centered on collaboration, mentorship, and community-building within a niche but devoted fanbase. The show tends to highlight positive, educational, and faith-ali... more

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2. Michael Schroeder
3. Madaline Ware
4. Ian Lahlum
5. Michael Schrader
6. Kristie Jardot

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