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
What does a book editor do anyway?
October 6, 2021For the first time in over a decade, a new Last Chance Detectives story is available. And there are more coming! Focus editor Thomas Jeffries tells us where this story came from, the Last Chance connection to Odyssey, and why every writer needs an editor. (Plus, hear a preview of the new characters in Album 71: A Slippery Slope!)
Survive a winter storm storm in Odyssey not once, not twice, but FOUR times
September 22, 2021Writer/director Kathy Buchanan takes us to a snowy writer’s meeting — complete with giant Post-It notes and a knitting club — that led to a new series of Club stories. (Plus: Hear an audio preview of “The Snow Must Go On.”)
“Best Kept Secrets” and “Finding a Way” Avery Awards
September 7, 2021Reliving the glory of Avery Awards past, Bob and Jesse present the awards for Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Surprise, Best Sound Design, Best Script, and more… all while diving under the ocean and meeting a underwater scuba set on launching Jesse into the Scub-all of Fame. You have to hear it to believe it!
Turn the spotlight on the sounds of “Voice of Freedom”
August 23, 2021Art from “Voice of Freedom, Part 2” Writer/director Marshal Younger and sound designers Christopher Diehl and Nathan Jones talk about the challenges of recording out of order, creating crowds, and the absence of nature sounds in “Voice of Freedom.” Pod …
All about the story and sounds of “Voice of Freedom”
August 10, 2021Art from “Voice of Freedom, Part 2” Writer/director Marshal Younger and sound designers Christopher Diehl and Nathan Jones talk about the creation of “Voice of Freedom,” from the seed of the idea to fully-grown two-part episode. (Stay tuned to our next …
The true story behind “Voice of Freedom”
July 28, 2021The incredible story of “Voice of Freedom” is matched by the true story of the ministry of TransWorld Radio (TWR). David McCreary and Scott Hollinger tells us all about TWR and their ministry around the world. (Plus: A preview of Part 2!)
The actual voice in “Voice of Freedom”
July 13, 2021Andrew Kishino plays Ji-Ho in this month and next month’s Club adventure. He tells us all about his experience auditioning for Odyssey, acting in Odyssey, and the crazy world of motion capture. (Plus: A preview of “Voice of Freedom, Part 1”)
How do Bigfoot, Jurassic Park, and a howling space cat come together?
June 29, 2021Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Luke Guenot tell us the creation of “The Revenge of Bigfoot.” (Spoiler warning! It involves a howling space cat.)
You asked about what happened in Album 70 and what’s going to happen in Album 71. Hear the answers.
June 15, 2021Will Richard Maxwell or Jack Allen ever return to Odyssey? Why did Suzu sound so suspicious? What did “One of three will fall” mean? The team answers your questions.
The voice of Buddy balances schooling and Bigfoot
June 1, 2021Stuart has played Buddy Norman for more than six years now. And as the character has grown, so has Stuart. In fact, he joined us for the latest podcast just after finals week at college.
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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