Get
ready for the first installment of an interview series with Adventures in
Odyssey composer John Campbell onThe Odyssey ScoopCast:
Hosts Kevin McCreary and Garrett Vandenberg go behind the
scenes in an interview with Adventures in Odyssey composer John Campbell.
John discusses how he got interested in music in his early days, musical
styles, and music software. It's the first installment of an interview
series you don't want to miss!
Listen to our latest edition of of The
Odyssey ScoopCast and learn how to subscribe via
your favorite podcasting software here.
And be sure to tune in as
we continue our interview series with John
Campbell in future podcasts.
Also today, we're pleased to announce our winners for
our latest giveaway at The Odyssey Scoop. Our
three winners will be receiving a copy of The Blackgaard Chronicles
in the days ahead. A big thank you to everyone who entered, and thanks to
our friends at Tyndale for the prizes. Find out who the winners are
here!
Today
marks a milestone for the online AIO fan community! Nearly 25 years after
Adventures
in Odyssey's
creation, some avid fans have gotten together to produce their own
fan-inspired album. After months of planning, collaborating, composing,
recording, and editing, and pulling hair out, the Ceiling Fan
Podcast
team has released their special tribute album to Adventures in Odyssey.
Take a look at the product description:
The popular Ceiling Fan Podcast team has joined forces to bring you their
debut album—M'Kalister Park. Based on Season 3 of the ever-twisting story of
Ethan Daniels, Phil Jinkus, and others, M'Kalister Park features upbeat
tunes and catchy lyrics that no Adventures in Odyssey fan can pass up. It's
the first Adventures in Odyssey inspired fan-made album, containing live
instruments and quirky lyrics. Perfect for any Adventures in Odyssey
listener, the AIO tribute band M'Kalister Park is sure to have you tapping
your toes and singing along with this exciting and unforgettable album.
Complete with bonus tracks and an attractive digital booklet with lyrics and
artwork.
Hear the Promo:
Having worked on the cover and bonus digital booklet for the
past few weeks, I guess I'm a little biased about the
release of this album. A lot of hard work went into the
creation of this album, from planning to production. And
you're certainly going to experience quality all the way
around. If you're not a fan of the
Ceiling Fan
and are wondering if it's something you can enjoy too, it
certainly is. The album includes lots of fun references to
Adventures in Odyssey and it's great for any
listener. Plus, trust me when I say this: It gets stuck
in your head!
M'kalister Park is
available exclusively through iTunes and Amazon.com, so get
your copy today.
Click here to visit the official product page for
the album. There you'll have access to more details and
ordering links.
Oh, and be watching the
Official Podcast today for a special appearance by
the M'kalister Park band!
TodayThe Odyssey ScoopCast
is ready to pump you up for some upcoming podcasts and
celebrations:
Your ScoopCast host discusses what's happening in the
Adventures in Odyssey podcast world, celebrations, and an upcoming treat,
produced by fans...for fans.
Having listened to the album myself, I can say that there
are some enjoyable episodes lined up for the Fall 2011 Season of
Adventures in Odyssey.
Listen to our latest edition of of The
Odyssey ScoopCast and learn how to subscribe via your
favorite podcasting software here.
Stay tuned in the days ahead as we've got an upcoming
interview with Adventures in Odyssey composer John
Campbell You said you wanted more interviews with the
Odyssey team... and we're going all out to fetch them for
you.
Fans
of Adventures in Odyssey, Album 54―Clanging
Cymbals... and the Meaning of God's Love―is
now available as a hard copy from Focus on the Family. And
word has it that several retail and online stores have the
album in stock. One month ago, the Odyssey team released the
album as a digital download and now the collection is
available and making its way across America.
Having listened to the album myself, I can say that there
are some enjoyable episodes lined up for the Fall 2011 Season of
Adventures in Odyssey.
Of course,
Clanging Cymbals is
also now available from Focus on the Family directly. Click
to access album details and ordering links. Stay tuned,
fans, things are just getting started!
Older fans of Adventures in Odyssey are in for a
treat with AIO's recent contest
announcement. In preparation of 25 years of
Adventures in Odyssey, the Odyssey team is giving
current college students an opportunity to write their own
episode script... and win a $1,000 scholarship for their
efforts! Included with the deal, the winner's episode script
will be recorded by the Odyssey team in Hollywood and will
ultimately air on the radio in a future season.
To find out all the details regarding the College Writer's
Scholarship Contest, visit the official
announcement page. A special
facebook page has been set up as well for
clarification during the writing process.
So if you're in college and need that extra cash to get you
through school, now's the time to compete for that prize.
And who wouldn't want to see their script make it to
production and ultimately into an upcoming album?
Focus
on the Family's very own Paul McCusker has
worn many hats at the ministry for years, but his talent
doesn't just extend to Focus. In March 2011, Paul agreed to
put on the hat of screenwriter for an upcoming film by
Burns Family Studios
. This
relativity new production company is known for its first
feature-length film Pendragon.
As screenwriter,
Paul McCusker
will be responsible for the movie script for the company's
upcoming film
Beyond the Mask. With Paul's extensive
involvement with Adventures in Odyssey, Radio
Theatre, books, stage productions, and more, he
continues to expand his ministry and reach. You can learn
more about the upcoming movie
here.
Paul describes his involvement with the film in a
Kickstarter video you can see
here.
According to their website,
Burns Family Studios "is
committed to producing quality, Christ-centered action
adventure films, because we believe stories can touch
hearts, and Christ can change lives. Our goal is to reach as
many individuals, families, and churches as we can with a
message that will quicken the spirit, fire the imagination,
and inspire the family."
Needless to say, Adventures in Odyssey
continues to make an impact on the culture due to its
quality entertainment and valuable Christian themes.
So what is the Odyssey team doing to keep Adventures in
Odyssey relevant and involved in listeners' lives? Enter
Twitter, where tweets and re-tweets prevail. The
Odyssey team is doing what they can to stay current with the
social media world. Between their
facebook page and new
Twitterexperience, I think that fans will continue
to have ways to voice their thoughts on Adventures in
Odyssey. Perhaps the best aspect of their social media
presence is their attention to special sneak peeks at what's
going on behind the scenes at Focus on the Family.
Of course, you're more than
welcome to follow
The Odyssey Scoop on facebook as well.
We try to keep our visitors involved in all the
latest happenings at the Scoop and Adventures
in Odyssey.
In this Odyssey classic, Jimmy
Barclay goes on his most incredible adventure
ever when meets a gentleman named Mr. Nagle on a
World War II bomber. After the show, be sure to
listen as Odyssey co-creator Phil Lollar talks
about the early days of the show and the story
behind Jimmy’s greatest adventure.
Listen:
Perhaps the best aspect of this
episode release is the inclusion of a special
interview with Adventures in Odyssey
co-creator Phil Lollar. Long-time fans will
definitely enjoy hearing from one of Odyssey's
best.
You can access our nice listing
of other free episodes here. Focus has been generous enough to
make these available during the past few years.
We're
giving away three free copies of The Blackgaard Chronicles, Adventures
in Odyssey's latest special collection of
episodes!
Whether you're a new or long-term
fan who knows the beginnings of the show very
well, this collection is one of the biggest
fan-requested packages of all time. Who
wouldn't want the entire Blackgaard Saga in
a nice album of its own with extra special
features?
We're excited to share The Blackgaard Chronicles
with our three
winners. With 10 CDs and a bonus behind the
scenes DVD, this prize is a must-have for
Odyssey fans. In addition, our three winners
will also receive a free Adventures in
Odyssey poster. A big thanks to our
friends at Tyndale House Publishers for the
prizes.
You have until 11:59 EST on Thursday, September
22nd, to enter. Our drawing will be held and
winners will be announced on our blog on the
homepage on Saturday, September 24.
So what are you
waiting for? Enter
for your chance to win now!
Today
marks a milestone for the online AIO fan community! Nearly 25 years after 
Fans
of Adventures in Odyssey, Album 54―
Focus
on the Family's very own
Get
ready for yet another free Adventures in
Odyssey episode download!
This time, the
