Wooton's absurd personality
contributes well to Childish Things, one of funniest
Adventures in Odyssey episodes I've heard in a long time. The episode
utilizes an absurd premise and goes straight for the jugular, so to speak .
. . It makes use of its talented cast and comedic characters such as Jacques
Henri (even Whit gets in on the fun), within several well-crafted, comedic
scenes.Read
full review...
And this officially concludes our
Fall 2011 season reviews. A big
thanks to Ben Warren, our reviewer in residence. Stay tuned
in 2012 for some exciting and fresh reviews as soon as the
Spring 2012 season launches!
FREE EPISODE: The Barclay Family Ski Vacation, plus
an interview with writer and co-star Jeff Parker
In this episode from 1989, Donna gets
a crush on her ski instructor while on a vacation
with her family. Her dad realizes that his young
daughter is quickly growing up. After the show,
writer and co-star Jeff Parker talks about this
episode and his cameos on Adventures in Odyssey over
the years.
You can now access this episode
download at our free
episodes page. In the podcast, your hosts Bob and
Jesse give a friendly reminder that the
College Writer's Scholarship Contest deadline is
January 15th, so if you're working on your submission, get
going today.
And speaking of contests,
The Ceiling Fan's Hijack Contest is coming very
close to its deadline as well. Why not make an Odyssey music
video and win cool prizes in the process? Click
here to learn more about how you can enter.
Just in time for the end of the year,
Tyndale has officially released four new Adventures in
Odyssey repack covers. As you'll recall, the "Gold Audio
Series" is on its way out the door, and all titles in the
Adventures in Odyssey series are undergoing an updated
package look. Most titles are available in the new format
now, with albums 6,
15, 34, and 36 on their way in.
Visit the appropriate product pages
to see higher-res images of the newly-released covers. Plus,
you can visit our Repack Schedule which details this project more.
And, as always, stay tuned as we bring you up-to-date news
on Adventures in Odyssey repacks in the future.
The reason Unbecoming Jay seems to
exist is to showcase Whit Hertford's pitch-perfect delivery and comedic
timing. "Jay Smouse has become one of our favourite AIO characters", the
Odyssey Team tweeted just the other day. Out of all the characters
introduced since the show's hiatus, fans have reacted most enthusiastically
towards Jay. He's gone from being Vance King's sidekick in
Target of the Week
to seemingly replacing Vance King altogether.Read
full review...
Keep your eyes on the Scoop in the final days of 2011.
We've got a special surprise coming up!
Okay, so we're starting to
feel a little old here at The Odyssey Scoop. For eleven
years, we have provided the Scoop on Adventures in
Odyssey, one cone at a time, and it's certainly become a
valuable resource for all things Odyssey.
And today as we celebrate
our founding on December 22, 2000, why not share your
thoughts in the comments below? When did you first discover
The Odyssey Scoop and what's your favorite feature? What can
we do to improve? How can we keep things fresh as we prepare
to enter our twelfth consecutive year? Do tell.
The Odyssey Scoop is a
website dedicated to providing the latest, up-to-date
information about the world's #1 audio drama series,
Adventures in Odyssey (AIO). The Odyssey Scoop exists to
provide news regarding upcoming products, to promote the
brand, to maintain visitor involvement throughout the site,
to connect with the visitors, and to create a safe
alternative to many websites on the internet. Click here to read more about us in more
detail.
The ever-creative
team who brings you
The Ceiling Fan Podcast is at it
again with their annual Christmas special, this
time with a special appearance by TCF legend "Freezy"
the Snowboy:
Freezy the Snowboy is back for an all-new adventure in
this blustery Christmas podcast from The Ceiling Fan! Join
the snow-covered personality as he attempts to meet up with
Santa Clause himself. However, he may hit a few ice patches
along the way as makes his trek. It's a heartwarming story
filled with Christmas spirit, abominable snowmen, and misfit
interns!
Visit
The Ceiling Fan to
listen to this creative and entertaining edition of
the podcast, perfect for the holidays! Aren't Odyssey fans
the greatest?
And if you're considering entering TCF's contest, time is
running out.
Get going on your entry before it's too late!
Today we present
more reviews from
the Fall 2011 season of Adventures in Odyssey:
While it is well paced and provides a good
role for Emily, Emily the Genius raises important questions but never
explores them as well as it could have.Read
full review...
I was amazed how involved I was in
How to Sink a Sub. Its characters are well-utilized and fully
realized, the story is well-plotted and nicely paced. This may not
be the show's 700th goodepisode, but it is invariably a good
700th episode.Read full review...
Stay tuned. We'll be concluding our season of reviews
soon with the last two and beginning to look forward to new
shows in 2012!
Update: We've updated our Chicken Soup for the AIO Soul
feature with tons of video, episode ideas, and new artwork.
If you're still waiting on your submission to be posted,
please be patient. It takes some time to finalize your work.
Enjoy!
The
Official Podcast gives listeners a
special treat with a behind the scenes interview
with Andy
Pessoa, voice of Barrett Jones on
Adventures in Odyssey:
Andy Pessoa talks about voicing Barrett on
Adventures in Odyssey, doing voices, and more.
Plus, hear fan reviews of album 54 and a preview
of the season finale.
Listen:
Visit the Official Podcast Adventures in Odyssey
Podcast for hours of behind-the-scenes insights.
Accessing
the ever-popular Adventures in Odyssey episodes has
never been easier! The Focus on the Family mobile app,
released on December 1st, gives users some nice features...
plus, Adventures in Odyssey at their fingertips.
The Focus on the Family iPhone app is the
best way for Parents and Married Couples to find
support and encouragement on the go as they seek
to live out the vital roles that God has called
them to. The app equips and educates users to
grow in their marriages and raise godly
children. It even includes some of your favorite
exclusive kids' content from Focus on the Family
like Adventures in Odyssey (AIO), Jelly Telly
and Clubhouse. A great way to encourage your
friends during the potentially stressful
holidays, send the app as a gift today!
The
Focus app is in its early stages, with a
selection of Adventures in Odyssey
episodes to listen to. We're hoping to see the
listing sync with the broadcast schedule in the
coming days. Alternatively, you can also click
on our "Listen Now" link under our "On the
Radio" sidebar at the left from your mobile
device and listen that way. In a day of constant
advances in technology, Focus is doing very well
at keeping up with the Joneses.
Click
here to learn more about the Focus on
the Family app or search for "Focus on the
Family" in the iTunes Store from your iPhone,
iPod Touch, iPad, or iTunes software. The app is
currently only available in iTunes and should
hit the Android Market soon.
Focus
on the Family's
Thriving Familymagazine is spreading the
Christmas cheer this season with a free download of the
Adventures in Odyssey episode Back to
Bethlehem (3-parter). It's one of AIO's most-loved Christmas
episodes, produced in 1990.
To see our growing list of free episode
downloads available from Focus on the Family
directly (including the three-part Christmas
download), click here.
Additionally, you can
subscribe to Thriving Family
for free. Or you can look for the
Thriving Family app in the iTunes Store and
download digital editions absolutely free. The
December edition also features a special
Adventures in Odyssey story geared for
younger readers, a la The Imagination Station
book series.
Never for Nothing
certainly has all the ingredients of a classic, unforgettable Adventures
in Odyssey episode: a moving storyline, a dark tragedy, a nice twist at
the end. I think it falls (no pun intended) short with Lucia's slow,
uninteresting story and a somewhat sentimental plot addition.Read
full review...
A milestone moment has taken place this weekend, thanks to
the dedication of the Adventures in Odyssey team.
The show that began a long and successful journey in 1987
continues with the airing of its 700th episode: How to Sink a
Subon Saturday, December 3, 2011. The 600th episode
(The Nudge)
aired in 2006, and the 500th episode (titled appropriately
enough: 500)
in 2002. The Odyssey team is at the top of their game, with
no plans for a series finale in sight. The show continues to
impact families—and now
international audiences—as
the show makes its way into other languages and cultures.
Congratulations, Adventures in Odyssey! May the show
go on. Here's to 700 more episodes!
Today we present our review of A Penny Earned,
thanks to our reviewer Ben Warren:
A Penny Earned incorporates ancient,
time-tested story threads. It follows A Penny Saved nicely and
utilizes our favorite characters well, bringing all of hem together again
for a common purpose.Read
full review...
Hold on tight fans. The Fall 2011 season of Adventures in
Odyssey is getting closer to a conclusion, and then
we'll be looking ahead to Album 55 in full force! Stay tuned for more reviews!
The
Odyssey team stays at the top of their game with the release
of the latest
Official Podcast:
Bob Hoose has been working on Adventures in Odyssey since
1989. He's acted, written shows, directed sessions, and
served as producer. Here, he tells us the stories of "Emily
the Genius" and "Unbecoming Jay".
Listen:
As usual, the
Official Podcast
provides a great interview with good insights into writing
for the show. Bob
Hoose discusses the frustrations and ultimate
rewards of writing.
On
this day in history...
The
Focus app is in its early stages, with a
selection of Adventures in Odyssey
episodes to listen to. We're hoping to see the
listing sync with the broadcast schedule in the
coming days. Alternatively, you can also click
on our "Listen Now" link under our "On the
Radio" sidebar at the left from your mobile
device and listen that way. In a day of constant
advances in technology, Focus is doing very well
at keeping up with the Joneses.
Focus
on the Family's
