Odyssey Geek

Austin gives a quick update on some Odyssey Geek news, tells about some other podcasts he's recently appeared on, and shares a teaser of the next full episode of Odyssey Geek. Listen to episode 198 of Audio Theatre Central Listen to the Easter special of Your Fellow Odyssians

Clint Brahms from All Things Adventures in Odyssey joins Austin for the first time on the podcast! Austin and Clint share what their top 5 favorite songs are from AIO. Instrument analysis, which song should be the theme song for the show, the influence of Will Ryan, and more are all up for discussion in this episode. Listen to Clint's podcast All Things Adventures in Odyssey Hear some of Clint's musical compositions on SoundCloud Get some more musical discussions in a previous OG episode: Top 5 Favorite AIO Scores Hear a cover of a popular AIO song

Austin shares another special AIO-inspired audio drama that he produced over 7 years ago. Summary: Five Adventures in Odyssey fans became fanatics. They joined Odyssey Addicts Anonymous, a support group, to deal with their addictions. This is their story. Music: "Anguish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Austin shares a special AIO-inspired audio drama that he produced over 10 years ago. Summary: Two die-hard Odyssey fans go on their first date together. Is it a match made in heaven?

You’re about to embark upon an epic journey. For the first time ever, Austin is joined by both Michael LaFaver AND Ryan Matlock to team up to host an Odyssey Geek episode…together! The three veteran podcasters share what their top 5 favorite Adventures in Odyssey Bible episodes are. Along the way, they discuss what counts as a Bible episode and the difference between good and bad Biblical fiction. Childhood memories, story immersion examples, rabbit goof trails, and the Imagination Station running on Windows also come up as well in this longest Odyssey Geek episode to date! Listen to Michael, Ryan, and Austin review Shadow Agent X on Return to Gilead Check out Austin and Michael's new podcast Listen to the latest BONUS about the future of Beyond AIO

Austin and Michael finished reviewing Season 1 of Paws and Tales on the most recent Beyond AIO episode. What's going to happen next? Austin gives an update on that BONUS episodes series and what listeners can look forward to hearing very soon! Check out Austin's appearances on Audio Theatre Central Subscribe to A Walk Through Wildwood

Stop chuckling and start being serious! It's time to see if you can keep from laughing while listening to more hilarious clips from Adventures in Odyssey episodes. Some audio clips from other AIO media was included this time so be prepared for some surprises! Can you name where all these clips came from? Find this TNTL challenge on the Odyssey Geek YouTube channel Watch the latest Harlequin Theatre at Home video

It’s the longest episode of Beyond AIO ever and for good reason! Austin and Michael are wrapping up their discussion of Paws and Tales: Season 1 this time. Two very important episodes in the series are being reviewed: episode 27 (The Gift) and episode 28 (Goliath). Secrets are finally revealed about CJ’s bad eye and PawPaw Chuck’s shadowy past. Austin and Michael discuss the introduction of Hugh’s gang, some brilliant storytelling devices, the importance of not leaving audiences wanting too much more, and the absence of Gooz’s kazoo. Not only that, some Paws and Tales news is shared and the hosts take a look back on the highs and lows from PAT’s first season. You don’t want to miss this jam packed, record breaking BONUS episode! Purchase uncut and ad-free versions of Paws and Tales episodes (CD or MP3s) Listen to The Gift Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, A Plan for Me Listen to Goliath Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, New Creature in Christ Hear Audio Theatre Central's interview with PAT creator David Carl Find out more about the ATC Seneca Awards.

For the first time on Odyssey Geek, someone who's worked on Adventures in Odyssey is a guest host! Aaron Fullan joins the podcast to talk about all things music. Austin interviews Aaron and finds out how he started writing music and how he got his first gig on AIO. Both of them also share what their top 5 favorite musical scores from Odyssey episodes are. How music evokes emotions, what makes a good episode score, the influence of John Campbell, character themes, and much more are all a part of this musical discussion. Listen to Aaron's podcast called 2 Dudes in a Corner Read Aaron’s tribute article to Adventures in Odyssey Watch Aaron’s behind the scenes video for the music of Always Home Follow Aaron on ⁠Facebook ⁠and ⁠Instagram⁠ Watch the AIO Jukebox game being played This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

It's the third Odyssey Geek holiday special! This time, this episode is celebrating the USA's Independence Day. Austin does another listen along commentary of an episode of Adventures in Odyssey: By Dawn's Early Light. He discusses the pacing of the story, acting highlights, the pre-Arthur Dent muffin line, and much more! Grab your own copy of the episode and listen along! Amazon Apple Music FOTF Store AIO Club Hear Austin's review of The Day Independence Came (and JD's interview with Phil Lollar) on Audio Theatre Central Listen to past Odyssey Geek episode commentaries: I Slap Floor and Gloobers! This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

Did you know there are tons of audio dramas other than just Adventures in Odyssey? Well, you’ll know many of them by the time this episode is over! JD Sutter from Audio Theatre Central joins the podcast again to talk about this topic. First, Austin and JD talk about why they think some people don't listen to more than just AIO and also debunk some misconceptions that AIO fans may have about trying something new. Then, they give a detailed list of other audio dramas AIO fans will enjoy. The two audio drama nerds share some mini reviews and some good starting points for new listeners. There are many Odyssey connections that can be found in several of those shows and JD and Austin bring those up as well. Hear Austin's latest appearance on Audio Theatre Central Listen to the special BONUS episode series from Odyssey Geek called Beyond AIO FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS The Extraordinary Adventures of GA Henty Your Story Hour Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims Part 1 and Part 2 Twice Free: Amanda Smith The Reverend Spy AIR Theatre Hiding In Plain Sight FOR THE MYSTERY SOLVERS Shadows and Daylight Nick Guy, Private Eye Red Rock Mysteries Last Chance Detectives Father Gilbert Mysteries Rick Wraith, Christian Detective FOR THE MUSICAL FANS Professor Boggs The Little Red Hen Patch the Pirate FOR THE BIBLE LOVERS The Adventum Witnesses David, A Man of Passion and Destiny, Part 1 and Part 2 Suddenly One Morning A Bethlehem Christmas Titus: A Comrade of the Cross The Luke Reports - The Life of Jesus The Most Important Passover FOR CLASSIC LITERATURE NERDS Oliver Twist Lamplighter Theatre Ben-Hur LifeHouse Theater On-the-Air Jekyll & Hyde FOR ADRENALINE AFICIONADOS Jonathan Park Jake Muller Adventures Left Behind and Left Behind - The Kids Ranger Bill FOR THE EVERYDAY ADVENTURERS Kids Corner - Liz and Friends Paws and Tales Base Camp Adventures Down Gilead Lane Discovery Mountain The Brinkman Adventures Sugar Creek Gang The Pond Jungle Jam FOR FANTASY FANS The Chronicles of Narnia Sir Knight of the Splendid Way Giant Killer The Lord of the Rings The Legend of Quetzalcoatl A Bit of Time Travel The Encounter This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

It’s the penultimate recording session of Austin and Michael’s reviews for Paws and Tales: Season 1! That means episode 24 (If the Tooth Be Known) and episode 25 (The Grecian Urn) are up for discussion. The good and the bad of both episodes are brought up by the hosts, along with ponderings about dealing with stage fright, Ned’s continued misbehavior, and what in the world is powdered glibet?!? Listen to If the Tooth Be Known Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, Be Strong (And Have Good Courage) Listen to The Grecian Urn Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, If You Wanna Know The Truth Check out Jungle Jam and Friends

It’s the album everyone’s been talking about and now it’s being reviewed on the podcast! Album 73: 28 Hours, that is. Christopher Green joins the podcast again to talk with Austin about this jaw dropping storyline. Missing parental warnings, the end of The Chairman’s silence, odd job interview questions, and shipping Jason & Jillian are all up for discussion. Plus, Christopher shares several Adventures in Odyssey conspiracy theories about which characters are aware they're in an audio drama. The episodes reviewed include: Morning Afternoon Evening Dead of Night Daybreak Final Minutes Listen to Shadows and Daylight Hear Austin’s review of the previous AIO album Listen to Christopher's past appearances on Odyssey Geek: Novacom Retrospection and Why Has AIO Lasted So Long? Get your Odyssey Geek merch This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

Austin and Michael are nearly done reviewing Season 1 of Paws and Tales. In this podcast, they review episode 23 (Plans In The Breaking) and episode 24 (The Scarlet Stain). The two hosts discuss the plot and theme of each episode, along with talking about Austin's special memory of episode 23, coincidences vs. God incidents, a red angry beaver, and the return of Timothy Owl. Listen to ⁠Plans In The Breaking Listen to ⁠The Scarlet Stain Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, ⁠God Works All Things Out for Good Read the tribute post about David Heath Subscribe to Return to Gilead

Austin is joined by David Hilder again, this time for a ranked list. What is it about? That’s a 3-18-99! Well, not really. It's a discussion of their top 10 favorite Adventures in Odyssey mysteries! There are some unique choices in episodes and a first-time event for a ranked list on the podcast. The two Odyssey fans have a lot to say, including whether or not Harlow Doyle was an early version of Jillian, which episode is a counterweight to Castles and Caldrons, and the strengths of mysteries as audio dramas. Listen to the latest Avery Awards Visit David's fan website, The AIO Update Get your Odyssey Geek merch This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

Austin is way behind on reviewing Adventures in Odyssey albums. In this BONUS, Austin shares the reason for the delay and how and when you can hear his review of Album 72: The Long Road Home. Plus, get a preview of the next full-length episode of Odyssey Geek! Hear Austin's review of Album 71 Listen to episode 176 of Audio Theatre Central Hear JD's first episode on Odyssey Geek

Austin and Michael are back to review episode 21 (The Hullabaloo At Hunker Hill) and episode 22 (A Pirate's Life) of Paws and Tales. Dream tropes, weasel kidneys, Michael's headcanon for Captain Teastain's rule book, and more are up for discussion. Plus, Austin shares some more news about the new Paws and Tales episodes, including some of the returning cast members! Listen to The Hullabaloo At Hunker Hill Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, Forgiveness Listen to A Pirate's Life Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, Aye, Aye, Aye Hear another audio drama about pirates called Pirateers Hear the original report on the Paws and Tales news on Audio Theatre Central

First-time guest host John Tuttle III (Adventures in Opinions Podcast) joins Austin to talk about a rarely discussed topic. There are multiple episodes of Adventures in Odyssey that do not have a parental warning on them. However, there are several episodes with violence, death, or overall creepiness that got a pass. Austin and John share which intense episodes they think should be given the Dave Arnold treatment. You’ll also hear their thoughts on their favorite episode that DOES have a parental warning on it, a discussion on if parents should be involved with their child’s entertainment consumption, and the word "intense" used a lot.  Hear John act in two audio dramas: The Innkeeper's Son and Senior Sawyer Read some of John's Odyssey satire articles This podcast uses this sound from freesound.org: Audio Cassette Tape Open Close Play Stop by Bertrof  ( http://freesound.org/people/Bertrof)

PAWS AND TALES IS GOING TO GET NEW EPISODES! You read that right. Austin and Michael talk about this major news and what they hope will happen in those episodes. Plus, they review episode 19 (Staci's Dilemma) & episode 20 (Blinded By The Sight). They discuss PAT's first "split episode," if vagueness is better when it comes to CJ's sin, the Slade surprise, and if a song from one of these episodes is from a modern time period in Wildwood. Listen to Staci's Dilemma Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, Do the Right Thing Listen to Blinded By The Sight Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, The Crooked Man

Austin is doing something different this year for Christmas. Listen to this BONUS to find out all about this special project! Listen to Austin's new audio drama Hear it on Dramafy Hear it in your favorite podcast app Listen to past Odyssey Geek Christmas content Top 10 Favorite Christmas Episodes Lessons Learned from Christmas Episodes