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
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. Vote …
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.”
The beginning of Odyssey career
February 22, 2022New Odyssey coordinator Megan Rolofson shares her Adventure to Odyssey. Odyssey coordinator Megan Rolofson Megan’s orientation at Focus Podcast Links: Learn more about Sight & Sound Theatres.
The end of an Odyssey career
February 8, 2022Jonathan Crowe takes an adventure that no one on the Odyssey team has ever taken.
VIDEO PODCAST: World premiere of Adventures in Odyssey JumpStart
January 25, 2022Tour the town of Odyssey and get to know it’s people and businesses through this unique video feature.
Why didn’t “A Dickensian Dilemma” have an ending?
January 12, 2022Writer/director Phil Lollar and executive producer Dave Arnold share how Dr. Seuss, the math problem 2+2, and the author of “A Christmas Carol all connect to this month’s Club adventure.
FREE EPISODE: “The Letter”
December 29, 2021Before Adventures in Odyssey, there was “Family Portraits,” a short series that introduced the world to what was soon to be everyone’s favorite small town. In the episode “The Letter,” a teen named Stacey gets into an argument with her father and eventually finds a way to forgive him. This was the first Focus drama featuring Katie Leigh, who would soon play Connie Kendall. Hear “The Letter” and Katie’s memories of the recording.
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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