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Clutter in the House
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010

 

The Spring Season continues as Clutter debuts on radio stations across the country, and online:

 

 

After nearly being mauled by the junk in his own garage, David Parker declares that his family is going to have a yard sale. Will the entire Parker family survive parting with their treasures?

 

I had planned to post a review of the second part of The Inspiration Station today, but that will have to come later. Let's just say review writing is not my cup of tea here at the Scoop. You can expect a full review sometime next week. As you wait, why not send us your review of Clutter or read the growing list of reviews already available? We'd be happy to post it! In other news, the Act Like Odyssey contest is drawing quickly to a close. You have an opportunity to win 51 albums of Adventures in Odyssey. You'd better hurry! All entries must be postmarked by March 31st!

 



From Wooton's Mailbag
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010

 

From the look of things, Wooton's got so much mail to deliver he doesn't know where to put it all. I'm trying to figure out why he doesn't just cruise through town in a United States Postal Service truck like everyone else who delivers mail for the government. Efficiency is key. Then again, it hasn't been confirmed that he technically works for USPS. The logo on his hat, however, seems to indicate that he does. Regardless, Wooton continues his rambings at Clubhouse Magazine's website, no matter who he works for.

 

Meanwhile, the new Adventures in Odyssey collection, Take It from the Top, is officially making its way through the U.S. Fans are beginning to say they've received their copy. It must be a by-product of Wooton's hard work. How about you? Have you ordered your copy yet? If you can't wait on backordered items, you may want to pop in at your local Christian bookstore. Rumor has it that the album is popping up there as well.

 

Also, another AIO item will be available very soon. The third release of the first book in the Passages series, Darien's Rise, will hit bookstore shelves in the blink of an eye. And Brock Eastman (product marketing) shows off a little of what you get. Wooton is almost like Mastercard, except he's not everywhere you want to be... only in Odyssey. But the postal service is doing a pretty good job, as far as I can tell.

 

By the way, if you participated in our first ScoopYourself contest, the Official Site blog highlighted our latest contest. Now even more people will see your entries. Congratulations and a big thanks to the folks at Focus for posting the link!

 



Odyssey Hits the Fan
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010

 

Odyssey has hit the fan once again, and this time Whit's weight issue is being exposed! What am I talking about? Well, if you're a follower of the AIO-based Ceiling Fan podcast, you know that surprises are always around the corner. And their latest podcast is no exception. You won't want to miss the latest installment. If you're new to the Ceiling Fan, it doesn't take too many podcasts to figure out that you're there to stay.

 



New Odyssey Scoop Logo!
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010

 

I'm sure you've probably noticed by now, but we have a new logo here at The Odyssey Scoop! I think it's an improvement from the logo we had for so long. It's hard to believe we had the same logo from 2002 to 2009. Crazy. We updated with the new AIO logo incorporated into the design. You will also notice that we've tipped our hats to Wooton, who appears in the footer logo of each page of the site.

 

Of course, you're more than welcome to share your thoughts on the new look. And, if you have an Adventures in Odyssey fan site or blog, feel free to use the logo when you link to us. Enjoy!

 

Update: We just added a special article to our About Us section: The Odyssey Scoop: The Evolution of a Logo, where you can see all the Scoop logos from years past.

 



Summary of Album 52
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

 

After months of waiting, I now hold a copy of Take It from the Top in my hands. In just a few short hours, I will know why Eugene is getting a haircut, find out a little more about Red Hollard, and much more. I'm excited to listen really soon. But at the moment, I'm excited to share with you that the special behind-the-scenes insert included with the collection reveals a new fact about Connie Kendall that may be an interesting change to the show. Of course, I'm not going to tell you what that fact is... we're going to have to keep you on your toes a bit longer. For now, the summary of album 52 is now available. Take a look at what's coming up in Album 52 from Adventures in Odyssey, available October 2010:

 

Mysteries abound in Odyssey as Eugene tries to figure out why the Odyssey clocktower is counting down to a mysterious deadline and Emily Jones unmasks the phantom of the school play. Meanwhile, the crew at Whit's End tries fasting,—with hilarious results—and Wooton tries his hand at a radio show ... with no script!

 

It sounds like some good things are in store for AIO. Last but not least, we have summaries of the concluding episodes coming up in the Spring 2010 season:

 

Finish What You... | April 24, 2010
Theme: Responsibility
Summary:
Doors are opening for Olivia Parker―too many, actually! After signing up for guitar lessons with Eugene, she also agrees to star in Connie's play. How can she possibly juggle her schedule?

 

The Jubilee Singers I, II, & III | May 1, 8, and 15, 2010
Theme: Perseverance
Summary:
A talking portrait of Frederick Douglass tells Olivia Parker the story of the Jubilee Singersa talented group of African-American students assembled to save their school from financial disaster.

 

If you're on pins and needles right now, I highly recommend you order your copy of Take It from the Top as soon as possible. You also get to see the beautiful special insert included in the collection. Stay tuned... You never know what you'll get in the town of Odyssey! As for me, I'm off to experience Album 51!

 



The Inspiration Station II: Now Airing
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2010

 

Today's an exciting day as The Inspiration Station concludes on radio stations across the country, and online:

 

 

Connie loves spending time in Whit's newest invention, the Inspiration Station. But when a glitch shuts down the machine, her obsession may go too far. Meanwhile, Eugene traces the source of the malfunction to Matthew Parker, who apparently has been "fixing" everyone's electronics, with disastrous results.

 

It all heats up in the latest episode from Adventures in Odyssey. Once you've heard the episode, why not submit your review of the show? We'd love to post it so others can read your thoughts! You can see what others have already said about parts one and two here. And... if you haven't read our review of part one yet, be sure to check it out.

 



Review of The Inspiration Station, Part One
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

 

The episode is reminiscent of the older days of Odyssey with the slower-going, slice-of-real-life shows in which Whit stood with listening ears and ready lips behind a timeless soda shop counter. ...Read Full Review

 

As promised, I've posted my review of Part 1 of The Inspiration Station. In it I've discussed my thoughts on the season premiere of Adventures in Odyssey, the characters, and the new direction of the show. As the weeks progress, I'd like to release reviews on a weekly basis so I can keep up.

 

For a while now, I've been working on ideas for a new logo for the site. The one we currently have is a bit worn over and slightly stale. Well, it's more like we've been watching the bread mold for a while and it's crusty enough to play toss around in the yard with. Okay, so I'm partial to the current logo we've had since 2002. It's served us well. In the days ahead, check back as we reveal a potential new logo. It may be used or voted down. I'd actually be perfectly happy keeping our current logo if what I came up with isn't a happy improvement. You will also be able to share your thoughts on the direction we're planning to take. Should we even change our logo at all?

 

For now, what are you waiting for? Read our review!

 



Getting Inspired
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010

 

So I promised earlier this week that I would release my review of The Inspiration Station. I have good news! Thanks to the many of you who wrote in and asked when it would be available, I finally wrote it this morning. Check back tomorrow for my full review of Part 1. Until then, you can read others' reviews here and even submit one of your own!

 

Meanwhile, Focus's Product Marketing guru Brock Eastman is excited today because copies of album 51 just came in! Brock shows off the inside of Take It from the Top in his blog. After all that work, it's good to see the final product... that is, before jumping back in to all the work involved with Album 52!

 



Andre Stojka Speaks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010

 

Have you heard? On the latest Official Podcast, Actor Andre Stojka, voice the new Mr. Whittaker for Adventures in Odyssey, is talking about his introduction to Odyssey:

 

Andre Stojka talks about joining the Odyssey family and shares his story. Plus, hear a preview of "The Inspiration Station, Part 2."

 

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You certainly won't want to miss the latest podcast! Personally, I think Andre is going to be a good fit for the show. With new episodes and a new Whit, I think we have a lot to look forward to in the days ahead.

 



Act Like Odyssey Contest
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010

 

 

Time is running out for you to participate in the contest at the Official Site! Take a look at what they're doing:

 

We're giving away 51 albums to celebrate the release of Ądventures in Odyssey Ąlbum 51!

 

Be a star! This is your chance to win Adventures in Odyssey albums 1 through 50, plus The Lost Episodes. Just grab your video camera, gather a few friends and find some props to act out your favorite scene from a past Adventures in Odyssey episode. Be sure to send your video to us before midnight Mountain Time on March 31, 2010.


Details at WhitsEndBlog.org/contest. The Adventures in Odyssey staff will select the top 10 videos and post them at WhitsEnd.org for fans to vote on their favorite. Voting will begin April, winners will be announced May 1.

 

Click here to download an ad appearing in Focus publications.

 



Progress Rather Than Digress
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010

With a new season of Adventures in Odyssey under way, it seems only fitting to keep tabs on the state of things. You can expect my full review of The Inspiration Station in the days ahead and all future episodes. In the meantime, I will say that the first episode seems to indicate that AIO is progressing, not digressing. I've been hoping for a long time to see some specific changes, and it seems to have happened. But I won't get ahead of myself here. Expect a full review in the days ahead.

I did want to mention that Odyssey Way is beginning to wonder about our product marketing guy's comment to one of our recent blog posts. Brock Eastmanor should we call him Brockie (get it? Brock-E?)commented on our March 2 post: "Hey Jacob, just wanted to let you know we spent some time on the Focus clock to come up with some titles for album #52!"

I'm not sure about the titles OW came up with, but I'm thinking the title has to do with time, but doesn't necessarily include the words "time" and "clock." But hey, I could be wrong. Maybe it's something as simple as A Race Against Time, Time in the Balance, Clocked Out, Counting the Days, or Just in Time. Wait, that title's already taken. I'm too late.

Only Time Will Tell, I guess. Be watching the Scoop in the days ahead for the title of album 52, but don't expect it Sooner Than Later. Better Late Than Never, as they say. But please, don't ask Fred Holstein what he thinks the title will be. He'll recommend a title like In the Nick of the Clock. It doesn't have the same ring.



The Inspiration Station: Now Airing
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010

After two years of waiting, today marks the day of new beginnings for Adventures in Odyssey. The Actor Andre Stojka officially debuts in the audio series as the new voice of John Avery Whittaker. You can certainly expect some new surprises as the season progresses.

The first on the lineup is The Inspiration Station, which airs on radio stations and online, beginning today! Take a look at what's in store:

Connie loves spending time in Whit's newest invention, the Inspiration Station. But when a glitch shuts down the machine, her obsession may go too far. Meanwhile, Eugene traces the source of the malfunction to Matthew Parker, who apparently has been "fixing" everyone's electronics, with disastrous results.

Don't miss out on the first episode of the Spring 2010 season! To see other episodes coming up this season, visit our Weekend Schedule. You can also submit your review of this episode as well. We'd love to share what you think with others! And don't forget to find out who won our ScoopYourself contest! There are a lot of fun photos submitted by the fans!  



ScoopYourself Winners Announced!
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010

Yes, the title of today's blog is correct. We, indeed, have winners, and we're announcing them today! As I went through the judging process, it was way too hard to narrow down to just one winner, so we now have two. Our grand prize winner will receive a free copy of Take It from the Top, and the runner-up will receive The Best Small Town. I am certainly impressed with the participation in the contest after all. We doubled in our number of contestants on the very last day, and we received entries up to the last minute at 11:59 EST. I guess everyone needed time to perfect their Odyssey displays. Regardless, we've announced our winners (and showcased every contestant's photo) at our Contests section, which you won't want to miss! Congratulations to our two winners, and thanks to everyone who participated. It was a lot of fun!

Meanwhile, tomorrow marks the long-awaited, much talked-about season premiere of Adventures in Odyssey. At long last, fans will get to get to find out what happens after Connie pushes the button in album 50. Put on your seatbelt and get ready for an exciting ride. It all starts tomorrow on the radio and online!



Judgment Day
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2010

Yes, Judgment Day has arrived... at the Odyssey Scoop that is. As I quickly glance through all the entries we received for our first-ever ScoopYourself contest, I'm realizing it's going to be way more difficult than I thought to pick out a winner. Everyone was so creative in arranging their Odyssey collections and I love them all! Being able to see the fans and their collections sort of brings it home as a webmaster. I do realize that this is a very subjective contest in that we have to play favorites and choose a favorite photo. Our favorite may not be your favorite when it comes down to it, but that's okay. At the moment, all of the photos have been given a number so we do not know whose photo is whose, and I'll decide from there.

For the majority of the time, I receive emails from fans but never get to see faces or photos. This contest really helps. Contestants (and everyone else!), be sure to check back tomorrow as we reveal our grand prize winner! Who will be the winner of Take It from the Top? Find out tomorrow!



More Episode Summaries
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2010

More episode summaries have arrived for the new season! I'm sure many of you are dying to know why Eugene Meltsner is getting a haircut this season... and today we get a small peek at his reasons. Take a look at what's coming up in the weeks ahead:

Target of the Week | April 3, 2010
Theme: The folly of revenge

Summary: Matthew is Vance King's "Target of the Week" – which means certain humiliation at the hands of the bully! Matthew decides to take matters into his own hands by getting revenge on Vance during an Odyssey Coyotes baseball game.

For the Birds | April 10, 2010
Theme: Responsibility
Summary: Camilla Parker desperately wants a pet, but her family seems to suffer from the "Parker Family Pet Curse." To prove her responsibility, Camilla takes care of a baby blue jay. Meanwhile, Eugene has his own run-in with some feathered foes – which leads to drastic action!

When You're Right, You're Right | April 17, 2010
Theme: Pride
Summary: Emily Jones is usually right about everything from solving mysteries to cooking chili. But when she decides to try her hand at matchmaking for her brother Barrett, the singing card she creates may have disastrous consequences. Will Emily have to face a situation where she could be...wrong?

Grandma's Visit | April 24, 2010
Theme: The importance of family
Summary: The Parker family is in for a bumpy ride. It all starts when their grandmother (or Abuelita) comes to tell them that their Aunt Rosalita has decide to elope...next week...in Odyssey...at their house! Then relative after relative arrives to stay with the family. Where will the chaos end?

For more summaries of the exciting episodes debuting this season, visit our weekend schedule or our 2010 Episodes page. Speaking of episodes, we just updated our Episodes section with some new categories and saga listings. I'm hoping to release more in the days ahead to make it even easier for visitors to find episodes they need. For now, enjoy the additions!

Don't forget! If you haven't submitted your contest entry to win a free copy of Take It from the Top, today is the deadline! You have until 11:59 Eastern Time tonight to get your entry in! You still have a good chance of winning as the contestant count is lower than most of our contests! Get going on your entry before it's too late!



A Look at Repacks for 2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010

With less than a week away from a brand-new series of Adventures in Odyssey, we can't help but talk about the upcoming year. 2010 will bring with it a total of six new album repacks, tentatively. The following albums will land in Christian bookstores and online this year:

Album 03: Heroes January 2010
Album 04: FUNdamentals March 2010
Album LE: The Lost Episodes April 2010
Album 05: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes November 2010
Album 34: In Your Wildest Dreams November 2010
Album 26: Back on the Air December 2010

Of course, these dates are mere estimates and subject to change, depending on stock and inventory levels. You can view the full repack schedule here. Also be on the lookout this year at the Scoop for revamped cover arts to albums that haven't quite been repacked yet. According to AIO Wiki, "there's a rumor that out of the four old albums getting new artwork (23, 26, 29 and 34), three of them will be totally new and the other will feature a wedding that has just been re-stylized." I think we can all guess which album that will be! And if you're wondering about the future of Odyssey, yes, we will get to see the cover for album 52 in 2010 as well.

Speaking of AIO Wiki, they recently made a long-needed upgrade to the site. The most noticeable perk is that the site loads so much faster now. If you love AIO and always wanted an Odyssey encyclopedia of knowledge, AIO Wiki is all that... and more. Yes, AIO fans have things covered in terms of providing the gnitty-gritty details about Odyssey (which we all love!).

And remember, tomorrow is the deadline for our ScoopYourself Contest. Your chances of winning the upcoming album, Take It from the Top, are very high! Get your entry in before it's too late!



Time is Running Out!
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010

We're less than three days away from the deadline for our latest ScoopYourself Contest! We're excited to reveal our winner who will receive a free copy of Take It from the Top, the newest collection of Adventures in Odyssey shows. As it stands now, we have received very few entries up to this point. What does that mean? Those of you who already entered have a really high chance of winning! And for those of you who haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for? Your chances of winning are very high as well as the competition is slim. Remember: the latest you can get your entry in is March 3rd at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Get started!

Also, in case you hadn't noticed on Saturday, we posted the new cover art for album 4, FUNdamentals. The repack looks great!


 

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Fan Reviews added for The Inspiration Station, Part II.
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Previous Site Updates

 

Clutter in the House
   March 20, 2010
From Wooton's Mailbag
   March 19, 2010
Odyssey Hits the Fan
   March 16, 2010
New Odyssey Scoop Logo!
   March 16, 2010
Summary of Album 52
   March 15, 2010
The Inspiration Station II: Now Airing
   March 13, 2010
Review of The Inspiration Station, Part One
   March 11, 2010
Getting Inspired
   March 11, 2010
Andre Stojka Speaks
   March 10, 2010
Act Like Odyssey Contest
   March 9, 2010
Progress Rather Than Digress
   March 8, 2010
The Inspiration Station: Now Airing
   March 6, 2010
ScoopYourself Winners Announced
   March 5, 2010

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