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

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 …

June 3, 2020: Redefining Bridget with actress Keely Marshall
June 3, 2020Until now, most Perkins episodes have focused on Wyatt. But this month in the Club, the spotlight turned to his older sister, Bridget as she starred in “Bridget, Redefined.” Hear from actress Keely Marshall about Odyssey, music, and more. Plus, a preview of “Cars, Trains, and Motorcycles.”

May 19, 2020: What is the name of Album 70? Can you give a preview of “The Rydell Revelations”? And more questions for the team.
May 19, 2020Can Connie’s dad and Wooton’s father become believers? At the end of “Always Home,” Connie gets a call from an old friend. Who was it? What is the name of Album 70? Can you give us any hints on what’s going to happen in “The Rydell Revelations”? Executive producer Dave Arnold, producer Nathan Hoobler, and writers/directors Phil Lollar and Marshal Younger answer these questions and more in the latest Team Q and A.

May 6, 2020: VIDEO PODCAST: Avery Awards: Team Edition – Best Moment in the Studio
May 6, 2020The Odyssey team gives their favorite moments that happened in the studio between takes.

April 22, 2020: VIDEO PODCAST: Avery Awards: Team Edition – Best Scene
April 22, 2020It’s another round of the Avery Awards, but this time, the Odyssey team gives their favorite scenes from the history of the show.

April 8, 2020: A Note about the Notes with Jared Depasquale, plus three free ways to spend more time
April 8, 2020Composer Jared Depasquale takes us into his music studio to show us how he created the music for the epic adventure “Unsinkable.” Plus, announcing “[email protected],” a free trial for the Adventures in Odyssey Club, and Family Time.
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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