
What
is Adventures in Odyssey?
Adventures in Odyssey
presents original audio stories brought to life by actors who make you feel
like part of the experience. These fictional, character-building dramas are
created by an award-winning team that uses storytelling to teach lasting
truths. Maybe that's why over 20 million products have been distributed
worldwide.
So dust off your imagination and join the
kids in Odyssey for inspiring adventures that are flat-out fun!
Who makes it?
Over the past 20 years, the Adventures
in Odyssey team has been home to over two dozen writers, producers,
and sound designers. They hail from all corners of the U.S. (and
Canada), and their résumés are as diverse as their origins: some come
from a radio background, some from stage or screen, others from music
studios and television, and a few straight out of college. Although they
don't have a common background, one thing the team has always shared is
a passion for entertaining stories that reveal timeless truths.
As a ministry founded for the
support of the family, Focus on the Family began a special radio drama
series in 1987 called Family Portraits.
The show was successful with its short-lived, 13-episode fame. It was
because of this mini-series that Adventures in Odyssey became what it
is today. Centered around a grandfatherly inventor named John Avery
Whittaker who owns an ice cream shop for children, AIO has provided over 650
episodes of solid, Christian entertainment. Eugene Meltsner, Connie Kendall,
Bernard Walton, Tom Riley, Jason Whittaker, and Jack Allen are only a few of
the characters that bring Odyssey to life. The program is geared primarily
for the 8-12 age bracket, however, people well into their thirties, forties,
and later years have enjoyed the show for its entertainment and Christian
morals.
Tune in
Adventures in Odyssey can be
heard on radio stations worldwide. Click here
to see what's airing this week and in the future. From there you can find
out where to tune in to one of the most addictive radio dramas to date.
Products and Spin-offs
The
audio series is the primary focus of
the Adventures in Odyssey brand, even though there have been
countless videos, DVDs, musical albums, books, games, and even action
figures. Visit our Merchandise section
to learn more about AIO products.
Where to Start with Adventures in
Odyssey
Beginning your journey through Adventures in Odyssey can be a
daunting task. It all depends on whether or not you want to collect
the entire series.
Our Recommendation
If you plan on collecting the
whole series, we recommend you start at the beginning with the very
first collection,
The Adventure Begins.
This collection, along with the albums following, establishes the floor
plan of the show, introduces the town's characters, and immerses you
into what the show is all about.
Of course, many fans receive Odyssey
albums as gifts or begin collecting the series out of order. Either way
works since Adventures in Odyssey is about character development
and maintains an overall consistency. Starting chronologically or at
random is a fun and worthwhile process. The series gets better and
better as it unfolds, and the sound design and music improve with it as
well.
If you don't plan on collecting the entire
series and would like to get a feel for what the series is about, some
special collections are also available. Each collection contains
previously released episodes, so if you decide to collect the series in
chronological order later, you may discover a lot of repeats.
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Discovering Odyssey
Created for new beginners, this collection introduces
Odyssey's main characters, the setting, and much more.
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Encore Collection
The Encore Collection features some of
Odyssey's best episodes from the 80's, 90's and 00's. Provides a
great overview of the various episode genres.
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Platinum
Collection
The Platinum Collection showcases episodes
from AIO's first 20 years. Provides a great overview of the various
episode genres.
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For God and Country
This collection features episodes from American history,
highlighting yet another of AIO's many episode genres.
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A Maze of Mysteries
Travel Visor Pack
Odyssey even has its own set of mysteries to uncover. Odyssey
mysteries are some of AIO's most popular episodes.
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Novacom Saga
Of course, AIO has created a collection of its
longest-running story arc. The Novacom Saga is filled with
action-adventure, mystery, and unexpected twists. This series was
the most talked about and anticipated from week to week when it
originally aired.
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Bible Eyewitness
Collector's Set and
Bible
Eyewitness: Hall of Faith
Both Bible-themed collections contain a large
majority of episodes dealing with the Bible.
You can also visit our Episodes section and view
genres of episodes by category, get episode summaries, and learn more
about the collections that way.
Fans' Top Three Recommended Albums
Album 10:
Other Times, Other Places
Album 21: Wish You Were Here!
Album 31: Days to Remember
You may want to consider picking up a copy of
Adventures in Odyssey: The
Official Guide. This book includes behind-the-scenes information on
AIO, fun facts, and information on every Odyssey episode. It's a book
that no AIO fan can go without.
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the Latest Scoop
Something is always happening with AIO. Check
back daily to get the latest scoop on the series, episode reviews,
special bonus audio, behind-the-scenes interviews, and much more!
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#1 audio drama series, Adventures in Odyssey (AIO). The Odyssey Scoop
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