#??? Welcome to Whit's End

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Original Air Date: Unaired
Writer: Nathan Hoobler

Director: Nathan Hoobler
Sound Designer: Rudy Haerr

Music: John Campbell
Theme: Introductions


Summary:

Join host Chris Anthony in Welcome to Whit's End, an 11-minute tour of Odyssey. You'll learn the background behind Odyssey's favorite characters: Whit, Connie, Eugene, and Wooton. There's never a dull moment in the town of Odyssey!


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This episode was released as a special sampler to introduce new listeners to Adventures in Odyssey. It's interesting to note that Chris Anthony's appearance in the town of Odyssey and conversing with the main characters is a series first. She appeared in earlier episodes talking with characters that fit only within the show's wrap-arounds... never Whit, Connie, or Eugene. This episode is merely a special audio introductory episode and is not intended to fit within the audio series.

 

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#655 The Inspiration Station I

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Original Air Date: 3/06/10
Writers: Paul McCusker, Bob Hoose

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: GAP Digital
Music: John Campbell
Theme: Inspiration


Summary:

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.

 

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This episode picks up right where The Imagination Station, Revisited left off and explains what happens with Connie after she presses the red button.

 

The Inspiration Station is the first episode released after an approximate 2-year hiatus. This episode, and the collections beyond, were created so new listeners can jump right into the series. Old-time fans can enjoy these episodes as a continuation of the series as well.

 

Andre Stojka, the third voice of John Avery Whittaker, makes his debut in the chronological audio series in this episode.

 

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#656 The Inspiration Station II

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Original Air Date: 3/13/10
Writers: Paul McCusker, Bob Hoose

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: GAP Digital
Music: John Campbell
Theme: Inspiration


Summary:

Whit is concerned about the Inspiration Station's strange effects on Connie, but hopes the invention could be just the thing to inspire young Matthew Parker.

 

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Over 400 fans participated in an opportunity to record themselves and potentially be chosen to be placed in this episode. About 20 audio clips were used for Connie's inspiration/encouragement sequence towards the end of the episode.

 

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#657 Clutter

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Original Air Date: 3/20/10
Writer: Bob Hoose

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer: Christopher Diehl
Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Matthew 6:19
Theme: Storing up treasures in heaven


Summary:

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?

 

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#658 Game for a Mystery

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Original Air Date: 3/27/10
Writer: Kirby Atkins

Director: Nathan Hoobler
Sound Designer: Christopher Diehl

Music: Tim Hosman

Scripture: Proverbs 15:19
Theme: Putting off important things


Summary:

Simon Jones just wants the hedge trimmed, but his son Barrett can't tear himself away from his portable video game – until it disappears without a trace! Emily, along with trusty sidekick Matthew, takes this as a case for the newly‑formed "Jones & Parker Detective Agency."

 

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#659 Target of the Week

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Original Air Date: 4/03/10
Writer: Marshal Younger

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer: Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19
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.

 

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#660 For the Birds

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Original Air Date: 4/10/10
Writers: Phil Walton, Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer: Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31
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!

 

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#661 When You're Right, You're Right

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Original Air Date: 4/17/10
Writers: Kirby Atkins, Paul McCusker

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer: Nathan Jones

Music: Tim Hosman

Scripture: James 1:19; Proverbs 17:27-28
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?

 

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#662 Grandma's Visit

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Original Air Date: 4/24/10
Writer: Bob Hoose

Director: Bob Hoose
Sound Designer: Christopher Diehl

Music: John Campbell
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?

 

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#663 Finish What You...

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Original Air Date: 5/01/10
Writers: Tim Hodge, Paul McCusker

Director: Bob Hoose
Sound Designer: Christopher Diehl

Music: John Campbell
Theme: Responsibility


Summary:

Doors are opening up for Olivia Parker—too many doors, 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...and play a special birthday song for her grandma?

 

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#664 The Jubilee Singers I

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Original Air Date: 5/08/10
Writer: Dave Arnold

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers: Jonathan Crowe, Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Romans 8
Theme: Christian history, perseverance


Summary:

A talking portrait of Frederick Douglass tells Olivia Parker the story of the famous Jubilee Singers of Fisk University. In the story, school treasurer Mr. White tries to assemble a group of talented singers who can save the school from a financial crisis.

 

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#665 The Jubilee Singers II

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Original Air Date: 5/15/10
Writer:
Dave Arnold

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers:
Jonathan Crowe, Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Romans 8
Theme:
Christian history, perseverance


Summary:

Olivia continues to hear the story of the Jubilee Singers from a talking portrait of Frederick Douglass. The singers' journey is far from easy. Drunken threats, racism, sickness, and hunger follow the singers from town to town. They hope against hope for a miracle that can save their school.

 

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#666 The Jubilee Singers III

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Original Air Date: 5/22/10
Writer:
Dave Arnold

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designers:
Jonathan Crowe, Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Romans 8
Theme:
Christian history, perseverance


Summary:

Olivia hears the conclusion of the story of the Jubilee Singers from a talking portrait of Frederick Douglass. Things aren't looking good for the Singers. With each performance, their tour seems closer to despair. Will a church in Oberlin, Ohio, spell the end of their tour and their school...or is it the miracle they've been praying for?

 

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#667 The Mystery of the Clock Tower I

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Original Air Date: 10/02/10
Writer:
Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer:
Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Numbers 32:23
Theme:
Be sure your sin will find you out


Summary:

When the town clock begins resetting itself to 11:45, Eugene and Matthew try to solve the problem technologically while Whit and Connie research a possible unrequited love story connection.

 

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#668 The Mystery of the Clock Tower II

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Original Air Date: 10/09/10
Writer:
Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer:
Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Numbers 32:23
Theme:
Be sure your sin will find you out


Summary:

In spite of Eugene's best efforts, the computer that controls the town clock is not responding and now the clock has begun a backwards countdown to a potential disaster. But who is behind the plot and why? Is a broken heart to blame? Can the mystery be solved before it's too late?

 

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#669 Wooton's Broken Pencil Show

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Original Air Date: 10/16/10
Writer:
Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer:
Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell
Theme:
Entertainment should have a point


Summary:

In a last-minute replacement, Wooton Bassett hosts his own Kids' Radio show and is forced to ad-lib for a half-hour. Will his show have a point?

 

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#670 Stage Fright

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Original Air Date: 10/23/10
Writer:
Kirby Atkins

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer:
Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6
Theme:
Fear


Summary:

Barrett couldn't be more excited about getting the lead role in the school play. But when his first practice is interrupted by a mysterious booming voice, Emily Jones must investigate the "phantom of the school play."

 

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#671 Fast As I Can

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Original Air Date: 10/30/10
Writers:
Marshal Younger, Paul McCusker

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer:
Christopher Diehl

Music: John Campbell
Theme:
Fasting


Summary:

Wooton, Eugene, Connie, and Matthew try to apply the discipline of fasting and, through their comedic antics, realize that it's far more difficult than they imagined.

 

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#672 Opposite Day

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Original Air Date: 11/06/10
Writer:
Kathy Buchanan

Director: Nathan Hoobler
Sound Designer:
Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17
Theme:
Friendship


Summary:

Odyssey Middle School's "Opposite Day" inspires Olivia to become friends with a girl who is nothing like her. Meanwhile, Barrett becomes obsessed with getting as many online friends as possible.

 

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#673 The Owlnapping

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Original Air Date: 11/13/10
Writers:
Marshal Younger, Paul McCusker

Director: Nathan Hoobler
Sound Designer:
Jonathan Crowe

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Hosea 14
Theme:
Only God has true power


Summary:

When the Odyssey Middle School basketball team's mascot is stolen, they suddenly start losing all their games. The team considers drastic measures to get back their good luck charm.

 

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#674 Square One

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Original Air Date: 11/20/10
Writers:
Marshal Younger, Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer:
Christopher Diehl

Music: Tim Hosman
Theme:
Trust


Summary:

Matthew joins a mysterious new club and refuses to tell Emily about their activities. Emily decides that this is a mystery that she must solve.

 

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#675 A Thankstaking Story

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Original Air Date: 11/27/10
Writer:
Dave Arnold

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer:
Nathan Jones

Music: John Campbell, songs written by Will Ryan

Scripture: Philippians 4:6
Theme:
Being thankful


Summary:

On a snowy Thanksgiving day, Whit, Connie, Eugene, and a few of their friends end up stuck at Whit's End. To pass the time, they tell a zany story of the Scrunch and his plan for Thankstaking.

 

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#676 An Agreeable Nanny

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Original Air Date: 12/04/10
Writers:
Bob Hoose, Paul McCusker

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer:
Christopher Diehl

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Luke 16:10
Theme:
Responsibility


Summary:

The Parker family kids are convinced that they are too grown-up for a babysitter. A parents' night out, a nanny named Maria, and the neighbor's dog Bruno may be their opportunity to prove themselves.

 

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#677 The Malted Milkball Falcon

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Original Air Date: 12/11/10
Writers:
Kirby Atkins, Dave Arnold

Director: Dave Arnold
Sound Designer:
Christopher Diehl

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-3
Theme:
Honesty


Summary:

A piñata filled with delicious chocolate goes missing from Whit's End. Only a few people were in the room at the scene of the crime, leading Emily Jones to investigate "whodunit!"

 

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#678 Grandma's Christmas Visit

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Original Air Date: 12/18/10
Writers:
Kirby Atkins, Dave Arnold, Paul McCusker

Director: Paul McCusker
Sound Designer:
GAP Digital

Music: John Campbell

Scripture: Luke 2
Theme:
The true meaning of Christmas


Summary:

The Parker's grandma comes for a Christmas visit, in the middle of an elaborate Christmas celebration cooked up by Eugene and Connie. The Parker family parents wonder if it's possible to have a Christmas without stress.

 

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