FREE EPISODE: "Gloobers" plus an interview with Brandon
Gilberstadt (Jared) and Kris Kachurak (Dwayne).
Listen:
This edition of the podcast is sure to be a real treat for
long-time listeners of Adventures in Odyssey. It's
definitely a reunion of some of Odyssey fans' favorite
actors
. Don't miss out. For additional
free episode downloads, click here.
Merry Christmas from your friends at The Odyssey Scoop! Be
sure to comment and let us know if you gave or received any
Adventures in Odyssey goodies for Christmas
Happy 10th Anniversary to The Odyssey Scoop! On
December 22, 2000, a die-hard fan of
Adventures in Odyssey decided he wanted to
create a fan site dedicated to his favorite
radio program. Ten years later, he still is, but
on a much wider scale.
Yes, my dear visitors, today is a momentous
occasion here at The Odyssey Scoop. A
celebration of years gone by, a look back at the
progress we've made, and a glance to the future
for what it may hold.
For those of you who may have joined us
recently, the Scoop began on a much
smaller scale. If I'm
remembering correctly, the dot com didn't appear
on the web until 2002 when we launched a site
redesign. That design lasted for several years
and ultimately ended up at what we have now.
Somewhere along the way, I thought it might be
fun to chronicle a thorough look at Where Odyssey Is Not,
based on specific mentions on the show over the
years. Due to popularity and the uniqueness of
the site feature, we had the privilege of being
mentioned in The Official Guide in 2008 when
Adventures in Odyssey reached its 20 year
milestone. What an honor! A big thanks to writer
Nathan Hoobler and Focus on the Family for
making room on page 200 for us in the book.
Since that time, numerous people have checked
out The Odyssey Scoop because of that special
fan-cherished book.
What started out as a small hobby turned into a
place in which AIO fans can congregate to learn
about upcoming AIO news, gain behind the scenes
insights, and so much more. Also, we
never imagined that
Where Odyssey Is Notwould inspire a
summer-long roadtrip with the legendary Ethan
Daniels and Phil Jinkus. Who knew?!
Of course, our
slogan has always remained the same: "providing
the Scoop on Adventures in Odyssey, one
cone at a time. Our standard for site content
has always been high. It's not about quantity.
There needs to be quality, too. And I don't
think that standard will change any time soon.
As we move
forward, I cannot even imagine all the support,
comments, questions, and encouragement I've
received since day one. I'd like to thank Focus
on the Family and the Adventures in Odyssey
team for working with us during these years to
promote their show. And Tyndale House Publishers
for generously providing valuable AIO prizes for
our contests and giveaways. The people I've
encountered have been a true blessing, and will
continue to be so.
I'd also like to
thank you. Yes, you. It's the feedback of you...
And you... And you. All of you who visit and
decide to follow us on our journey to provide
news on the world's #1 audio drama. It was
because of that first email in 2000, or that
letter from a teacher in Taiwan, and the
countless compliments we've received that keeps
us going. Ten years ago I never imagined we'd
have so much content and even a podcast. And as
we enter our second decade, I ask that you
continue what you do best: enjoying time with
us, submitting reviews, getting involved, and
following us. And getting the Scoop.
Happy 10th
Anniversary to The Odyssey Scoop! One decade
down. Who's with me as we enter the second ten
years?
Oh, and don't
forget to leave us a comment of what you'd like
to see happen in the next ten years! And keep
checking back! We've always got surprises headed
your way.
Well, today's the day in which we announce the
winners of our 10th Anniversary Giveaway! In
celebration of ten years at The Odyssey Scoop,
we decided to give away some special
Adventures in Odyssey goodies. We opened up
a drawing from December 15-20th to let our
visitors get their names in the hat for these
valuable prizes. Our grand prize winner will
receive the
Novacom
collection, with three runners up receiving the
Christmas Classics.
A big congratulations to the following
winners:
Erin B. (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
Grand Prize Winner
Nate S. (Broomfield, Colorado)
Michael B. (Miamisburg, Ohio)
Richard (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
A big thanks to Tyndale for providing these
awesome prizes, and a hearty congratulations to our winners.
We had 98 visitors who entered the drawing.
If you won, be watching your email in the days ahead so we can get your
prize out to you. If you didn't win, be watching in the days ahead for more
contests and giveaways as we enter our second decade at The Odyssey Scoop.
And be sure to check back tomorrow as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of
the Scoop and reminisce about the progress this site has made in the last
ten years!
We
all saw it coming. The season finale of
Adventures in Odyssey aired this past
weekend.
Grandma's Christmas Visithas made its debut on radio stations, and
online:
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.
Catch a Glimpse:
You
can access details about the season finale or
purchase an mp3 of the episode here. Or,
you can learn more about what's coming up at our Airing Schedule. There you can also find
a station that plays AIO near you or listen
online. Plus, don't forget to submit your review of this week's show.
And don't forget to check back tomorrow as we reveal
the winners of our 10th Anniversary Giveaway!
Have you entered yet for our special Adventures in Odyssey prizes?
Then... check back on December 22nd as we usher in our second decade at The
Odyssey Scoop!
In
just a few short
days on December 22nd, The Odyssey Scoop will
enter its second decade of "providing the Scoop
on Adventures in Odyssey, one cone at a
time." To kick off our 10th
anniversary celebration (and in celebration of
the Christmas season), we're giving away a sweet
pack of
Adventures in Odyssey goodies!
For a very limited time,
you have a chance to win a free copy of an AIO
collection. We will be holding a drawing in a
few days to determine four winners of our 10th
anniversary giveaway. Our first prize winner
will receive a free copy of the popular
Adventures in OdysseyNovacom
collection. The three runners up will receive a
special Christmas treat: the Christmas Classics collection.
A big thanks to our friends
at Tyndale for providing these valuable prizes!
To learn more about how you can enter to win one
of these cool prizes, click here.
Celebrate with us
as we award four of our visitors on December 21st, one day before we enter
the double digits! And don't forget to check back December 22nd for our
special celebration!
Today
a unique new Adventures in Odyssey show
airs.
The
Malted Milkball Falconmakes its debut on radio stations, and
online:
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!"
Catch a Glimpse:
You can access details
about today's episode or purchase an mp3 of the
episode here. As the
season draws to a close, you can learn more
about what's coming up at our Airing Schedule. There you can also find
a station that plays AIO near you or listen
online. Plus, don't forget to submit your review of this week's show.
...Amidst the cringe inducing chaos, there is something very
brilliant, daring, and wonderfully original about today's show. Sure, it
loses you. But then, right when you're lost, it brings you back with
humorous lines and moments that are downright perfect.Read full review...
If
you've been waiting on The Imagination
Station book series, it's now available!
Books 1 and 2 are available at low cost.
What is this series about?
Geared primarily for 7 to 9 year-old readers,
The Imagination Station books follow
characters Patrick and Beth as they enter Whit's
Imagination Station and travel back in time to
experience exciting events in history. It's a
book series designed to teach younger audiences
about historical events from a Christian
perspective.
To learn more about these
books, visit our product pages for
Voyage with the Vikings (Book 1) and
Attack at the Arena
(Book 2), where you can also access ordering
links. Focus on the Family has encountered some
challenges in making these books available.
While these titles are available for order at
the
Family Store, author Brock Eastman is
also offering them for sale at his
blog.
Books 3-4 are scheduled for an April 2011
release. Keep watching.
We
are merely a couple weeks away from the
conclusion to the fall season of Adventures
in Odyssey. Today, An
Agreeable Nannyairs on radio stations, and online:
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.
Catch a Glimpse:
You can access details
about today's episode or purchase an mp3 of the
episode here. Learn
more about what's coming up at our Airing Schedule. There you can also find
a station that plays AIO near you or listen
online. Also, don't forget to submit your review of this week's show.
Welcome
to the month of December, everyone. To
celebrate, The Odyssey
ScoopCast has released a new edition:
The ScoopCast goes behind the scenes with
sound designers Nathan Jones and Christopher
Diehl once again to discuss the upcoming
Adventures in Odyssey episode "An Agreeable
Nanny." Plus, hear some extra goodies.
Click here to learn more about the podcast and
how you can subscribe.
Speaking of
podcasts, the
Official Podcast has also released a new
podcast
featuring an interview
with Kari Wahlgren, voice of Gloria McCoy in Camp
What-a-Nut. Don't miss it!
The
We
all saw it coming. The season finale of
Adventures in Odyssey aired this past
weekend.
In
just a few short
Welcome
to the month of December, everyone. To
celebrate,
