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The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast

Focus on the Family
Adventures In Odyssey
Focus On the Family
Running the Race
Colorado Springs
One Grand Party
Eugene
1000th Episode Celebration
The Best Is Yet To Come
Adventures In Odyssey Club
Eric Little
Morrie Rydell
Album 76
Character Development
Album 75
God
Respeecher
Bridget Perkins
Eric Liddell
Creative Process
Family Dynamics

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 ea... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes459Founded19 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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.

If you enjoyed listening to The Official Adventures in Odyssey P... more

Phil Lollar dishes on Bishop’s Block, the latest Blackgaard Chronicles novel. Hear how he balances faith, villains, and spy-thriller intrigue—plus a glimpse at what’s ahead in the rest of the series.

If you enjoyed listening to The Official Adventu... more

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 bet... more

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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Recent Guests

Genni Long
Voice of Lucy Cunningham-Schultz and an active participant in Adventures in Odyssey since its inception.
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Wayback Wednesday: Say hello to Lucy… again.
Phil Lollar
Co-creator of Odyssey and author of the Blackgaard novels
Focus on the Family
Episode: Chess Moves with Dr. Blackgaard
Mark Christopher Lawrence
Voice of Ed Washington in Adventures in Odyssey and stand-up comedian
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Wayback Wednesday: From Stand-Up to Whit’s End with Ed Washington
Shona Rodman
Voice of Jules
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Sisters On and Off the Mic: Katie and Shona Preview Album 79
Diane Angolia
Manager of guest relations, other duties as assigned
Focus on the Family
Episode: From “At Face Value” to the “Eleventh Hour”: What’s Behind and What’s Ahead
Marshal Younger
Showrunner, writer, director at Adventures in Odyssey
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Mapping the Perkins Family Story Arc
Eric Martsolf
Voice actor known for portraying Ron Perkins
Episode: Finding Ron Perkins
Chris Anthony Landsdowne
Voice actor and long-time member of the Adventures in Odyssey team
Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Totally Random Edition with Chris Anthony Landsdowne
Kathy Buchanan
Writer-director for Adventures in Odyssey
Episode: Buck, Baltimore, and Batting Cages: Exploring “Better Buck Next Time”

Hosts

Jesse Kellum IV
Jesse Kellum IV is a writer for Adventures in Odyssey and part of the Guest Relations team at Whit's End, bringing key insights into character development and the show's creative processes.
Bob
Bob is a producer of the Adventures in Odyssey Club, playing a crucial role in the production and creative direction of the series.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Love this

    It is so good. Sometimes it is funny and sometimes it is sad. And sometimes I don’t understand. But what you need to know is that everyone in my family loved adventures in odyssey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna.Kat
    Australiaa month ago
  • This is good

    I hope they update more often

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lightning-tail
    United States2 months ago
  • NottaBot

    Good pod.

    Chloe Jenna Stanley do May flowers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Let'sgoexplore
    United States2 months ago
  • MUSIC 🎵

    Me and my friend love Adventures in Odyssey keep up the good work. How many albums do you plan ahead? Why does Buck and his dad have money names? Why do all of the kids go to school ?

    ROSE basically 9 I love Jules is singing. It’s so fun to listen to. I love to sing, but Jules is a much better singer than I am ha ha ha ha I love to listen to Jules’s singing on Adventures in Odyssey.🌈🌸🌺😃😄😁😀😌🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MY FAVORITE 🤩 SONG 🎵 IM JUST ME I ALSO LO... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosa rose rosy ros🌹
    Canada2 months ago
  • Goofball14

    Now do you understand ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazyasher
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The behind-the-scenes insights and interactions with voice actors are highly valued, enhancing the connection to the characters.
Reviews often highlight the light-heartedness of the content, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
Some listeners express a desire for more frequent updates and episodes, indicating a strong engagement with the series.
Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and heartfelt stories, which resonate well with families.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#171
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#140
Ireland/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#179
New Zealand/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#236
Sweden/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chess Moves with Dr. Blackgaard
Q: How did that arc come about and how did you weave it into this book?
An idea from the Elsewhere in Odyssey comic strip was integrated into the book, featuring Nicholas Adamsworth.
Chess Moves with Dr. Blackgaard
Q: How's that process different?
The storytelling muscles flexed for novelizing are different from writing audio scripts, as novels allow for deeper character introspection.
Odyssey’s Real-Life Working Genius
Q: What inspired you to bake a personality test into the foundation for a show?
Jesse shares that he and his colleagues took an assessment on working styles, which inspired the comedic elements each character displayed in response to their results.
Odyssey’s Real-Life Working Genius
Q: How did that job come about?
Jesse explains that he interacts with many visitors at the Welcome Center and performs various roles, including giving tours and voice work for Odyssey characters.
Wayback Wednesday: From Stand-Up to Whit’s End with Ed Washington
Q: If you could go back in time and give your younger self one piece of advice, what would that be?
Be sure to take care of yourself in the midst of all of this.

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1. Genni Long
2. Phil Lollar
3. Mark Christopher Lawrence
4. Shona Rodman
5. Diane Angolia
6. Marshal Younger
7. Eric Martsolf
8. Chris Anthony Landsdowne

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