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
October 21, 2020: Abigail Geiger explains what a writer apprentice is …and how her position led to “For a Song”
October 20, 2020Abigail Geiger Abigail Geiger was a writer for years before she joined the Adventures in Odyssey team. But she had no idea what it took to write an Odyssey script. Now she’s written four – including an episode in album 69 titled “For a Song.” The Imag …
October 7, 2020: Hear the true story behind “The Martyr and the Rooster”
October 7, 2020“The Martyr and the Rooster” episode art Writer/director Phil Lollar separates literal truth from literary truth in the latest Club adventure based on a story from Voice of the Martyrs. Plus: a preview of “The Martyr and the Rooster” — this month’s ex …
September 23, 2020: Cristina Pucelli and Emily Jones solve mysteries together
September 23, 2020Emily Jones’s latest investigation uncovers the truth about Morrie Rydell. Cristina Pucelli tells us about playing a mystery-solver for over a decade and gives clues about upcoming adventures.
September 9, 2020: “More than Meets the Eye” and “Out of the Blue” Avery Awards
September 8, 2020Bob and Jesse are trapped in the podcast studio and forced to reveal the winners of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Scene, Best Sound Design, and the ultimate prize – Best Episode! Don’t miss this exciting podcast!
August 26, 2020: The cast of Adventures in Odyssey’s first all-remote recording joins us for an all-remote podcast!
August 25, 2020In May 2020, Andre Stojka (voice of Whit), Katie Leigh (voice of Connie), Townsend Coleman (voice of Jason) and Greg Jbara (voice of Wilson) recorded a new Adventures in Odyssey episode – from their own homes. Hear how they did it exactly – and how the experience compares to working in the studio.
Adventures in Odyssey fan and mom turned executive director of American Heritage Girls
August 10, 2020American Heritage Girls executive director Patti Garibay talks about how AHG connects to Adventures in Odyssey. Plus, a preview of this month’s Club adventure: “Badges of Honor”
July 29, 2020: Avery Awards: Team Edition — Best Line of Dialogue
July 27, 2020The Odyssey team shares their favorite lines from the history of the show. Plus: The official cover reveal for “Album 70: Finding a Way” Vote in the Avery Awards! Voting for the Averys has closed. Tune in to the podcast in September to hear the results …
July 15, 2020: Paul McCusker tells the story of the lost episode “Pamela Has a Problem”
July 14, 2020This month’s Club adventure features the character of Connie’s friend Pamela, last heard in 1990 in “Pamela Has a Problem.” Writer/director Paul McCusker (with the help of a surprise guest) explains why Adventures in Odyssey decided to address the sensitive topic of abortion in that early episode. (Plus: Hear a preview of “The Rydell Revelations, Part 1.”)
July 1, 2020: Erik Passoja: Voice of Odyssey bad guys, fifth-degree black belt, and stand-up comedian
June 30, 2020Erik Passoja has played three different bad guys on Adventures in Odyssey, but he’s actually a really nice guy. Erik talks about his background and surprising talents. (Plus: Hear a preview of “Millstones” and vote in the Averys!) Erik Passoja Vote in …
June 17, 2020: From the hallways at Focus on the Family to the microphones of Adventures in Odyssey
June 16, 2020Joe Oppelt, voice of the train announcements in “Cars, Trains, and Motorcycles” Dozens of Focus on the Family employees have voiced roles in Adventures in Odyssey over the year. It’s time to hear a few of their stories! Vio Burdin, voice of Mrs. Ogden …
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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