Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
- Hosted By: Bob Smithouser & Jesse Florea
Hear behind-the-scenes stories straight from the show’s actors. New editions are available every other Wednesday.
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Recent Episodes

VIDEO PODCAST: Take a tour of the new Club!
July 14, 2022Robert Smithouser shows young Jesse many swell features of the new Club experience, including Playlists, Characters, Badges, enhanced audio quality, and Whit’s latest invention: the Randomizer!

A weekly comic strip set in the town of Odyssey!
June 29, 2022Comic creators Evan David and Brian Dawson take us Elsewhere in Odyssey.

Farewell to Will Ryan
June 15, 2022The Adventures in Odyssey cast and crew remembers Will Ryan (voice of Eugene Meltsner, Harlow Doyle, and others) who passed away on November 19, 2021.

You don’t have to be a doctor
June 1, 2022Trey finds that he has something not just to teach but to learn on this month’s Club adventure: “Results May Vary.” It’s not just medical professionals like Dr. Joseph who make connections with Global Health Outreach. Find out more from Trish Burgess and Alicia Trivett.

What is the name of Album 73? Will we see Morrie and Suzu at Whit’s house? What about Horus?
May 17, 2022Showrunner Marshal Younger, writer/director Phil Lollar, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer your questions about recent episodes (including the Olivia arc and “As Buck Would Have It”) and look ahead to stories in Album 73 and 74.

Andre Stojka on Whit: “What a great role.”
May 3, 2022Andre Stojka (right) with Will Ryan (voice of Eugene) Andre Stojka recently set a record – he’s played the role of John Avery Whittaker longer than either of his predecessors. Andre looks back on his time as Whit – and forward to more adventures. Votin …

Buck + Jules = Buckles
April 19, 2022Robby Bruce (voice of Buck) and Shona Rodman (voice of Jules) share the latest developments in their characters and their own lives. Plus, what they think of the idea of Jules and Buck getting together.

SPOILER WARNING: Explore the “As Buck Would Have It” three-parter from idea to playback.
April 5, 2022If you haven’t heard “As Buck Would Have It,” don’t listen to this podcast and go hear Album 72. If you have listened, join writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designer Luke Guenot to hear how this adventure was created. Note: This podcast includes both touching moments and morgue freezers.

It’s time to talk about the Olivia arc.
March 21, 2022Showrunner Marshal Younger in 2021 Spoiler warning! Showrunner Marshal Younger looks back at the beginnings – and the ending – of the Olivia faith story arc. Islands and Enemies Patrick and Beth board the Victoria in 1521 on its journey to try a …

Come see the softer side of Drake
March 9, 2022Writer Bob Hoose and sound designer apprentice Zach Schneider (a newcomer to the podcast and team!) discover Drake’s softer side in this month’s Club adventure: “Drake and the Aberrant Automaton.”
Meet the Hosts

Bob Smithouser
Bob spent more than 20 years with Focus on the Family’s Plugged In ministry before being named producer of the Adventures in Odyssey Club. He enjoys creating content for the Club, writing scripts, meeting fans, co-hosting the podcast, and voicing small roles in the recording studio.

Jesse Florea
For more than 20 years, Jesse Florea has been the editor of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine, and currently oversees and Clubhouse Jr. magazine as well. He co-hosts the Adventures in Odyssey podcast. Jesse has also written or co-written nearly 40 faith based kids books.

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