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
June 13, 2007: FREE Adventures in Odyssey episode – Hidden in My Heart
June 13, 2007What do Laffie the Wonder Dog and science-fiction show Star Trip have in common? They’re TV show spoofs as only Odyssey can do! In addition to the free half-hour show, writer Marshal Younger recounts all the fun of creating this comic episode.
May 30, 2007: The Producers answer, Where do story ideas come from? and more… plus, Visit the real Whit’s End!
May 30, 2007Will Wooton get married? Is a new Odyssey guidebook coming?… just a couple of the questions that ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ producers answer in this podcast, also with hints on upcoming Fall 2007 shows. Jesse and Bob stop by the real Whit’s End in Colorado Springs–a fun destination for your family vacation!
May 16, 2007: Actor Dave Madden (Bernard) Reveals His Life on the Other Side of the Glass.
May 16, 2007Window washer Bernard Walton has been in dozens of ‘Adventures in Odyssey’… now, just as the Spring 2007 season finale begins, voice actor Dave Madden tells all.
May 2, 2007: Hear from Jess Harnell how his character Wooton came to life!
May 2, 2007In this exclusive interview, actor Jess Harnell tells how he started with ‘Odyssey’, performs a few of his other fun voices, and more — with clips from our ‘American Idol’ spoof Odyssey Sings.
Apr. 18, 2007: Marshal and Stephanie Younger share their story of foster care, plus an ‘Odyssey’ intern gives a behind-the-scenes scoop!
April 18, 2007A recent ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ intern tells what it’s like to work with the team and write a script from scratch. Then, Marshal Younger and his wife Stephanie share about their family’s choice to care for foster kids… and how that inspired the story of new ‘Odyssey’ character Kelly.
Apr. 4, 2007: All about Music in Odyssey, plus more Q and A with the Sound Designers
April 4, 2007Part 3 of three-part questions-and-answers session with ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ sound designers… they answer questions on favorite sounds, hardest sounds to create, and why episodes have commericals.
Mar. 21, 2007: Celebrating the Life of Walker Edmiston – with actors’ stories, clips and more
March 21, 2007Actor Walker Edmiston (1926-2007) has performed as Tom Riley and dozens of characters since ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ began. Tune in as Steve Burns, Chris Anthony, Katie Leigh, Paul McCusker and others remember their dear friend.
Mar. 7, 2007: TV’s Rachel Fox talks about Joining ‘Odyssey’ – plus Bloopers from ‘Into the Light’!
March 7, 2007After some exclusive clips from the new release ‘Into the Light’, we speak with the voice of new ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ character Kelly. Plus an important bit of news.
Feb. 21, 2007: Your questions — Will Mitch return? Where is Odyssey? — answered by the Producers
February 21, 2007Adventures in Odyssey producers gives updates on whether Mitch will come back, how to see pictures of the actors, Odyssey’s new villain and lots more…
Feb. 7, 2007: Interview with the Voice of Liz, plus Journey on the Underground Railroad!
February 7, 2007Actress Lauren Schaffel (Liz) talks about her own adventure of heading off to college, her favorite Odyssey stories and what Liz should do in the future. Plus, Paul McCusker gives a behind-the-scenes look at our Underground Railroad Pack and Radio Theatre’s Amazing Grace.
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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