Executive producer Dave Arnold starting outlining a story about Eric Liddell in 2019 — but the episode wasn’t written and directed by Phil Lollar until 2023 and not released until 2024. Follow the marathon production of the three-part epic. (Pl

The epic production of “Running the Race”

23 days ago 22m 29s

Sound designer Nathan Jones looks back on all the jogging and Olympic sprints in the first two parts of “Running the Race,” previews the final episode in a prison camp…and tells us the one thing he would save from his home.

The Chairman emerges from the shadows

Mar 21st, 2024 24m 17s

Brian Cummings has played dozens of Odyssey characters from Christopher Columbus to the local soccer coach to Emperor Nero to even Jesus Christ.

The Chairman emerges from the shadows

Mar 20th, 2024 24m 17s

Brian Cummings has played dozens of Odyssey characters from Christopher Columbus to the local soccer coach to Emperor Nero to even Jesus Christ. But he recently returned as the mysterious Chairman. Brian tells us about his diverse voice roles,

Bridget runs the race and hits the right notes

Mar 6th, 2024 15m 59s

Actress Keely Marshal looks back at (spoiler!) singing in “Right Notes, Wrong Key” and ahead to the three-part “Running the Race.”

Stories about Will Ryan from his wife Nancy

Feb 21st, 2024 14m 3s

In our final podcast looking back at the life of Will Ryan and the creation of “The Best is Yet to Come,” Will’s wife Nancy Niparko Ryan shares stories from their time together, Will’s similarity to Eugene, and the reach of Adventures in Odysse

Who is Molly's mom?

Feb 7th, 2024 16m 25s

Dana Powers, voice of Molly’s curiously unnamed mom, remembers auditioning, talks about voicing KitKat commercials, and shares why “One Last Treasure Hunt” is her favorite episode.

Eugene’s voice came from war-torn Ukraine

Jan 24th, 2024 16m 40s

Vitalii Knya, Head of Delivery at Respeecher, tells us how they created Eugene’s line for “The Best is Yet to Come,” the technology behind their company, and what’s going on in Ukraine.

Join us to celebrate One Grand Party in Colorado Springs!

Jan 10th, 2024 19m 5s

Calling all Odyssey fans! The 1,000th episode airs this year! We’re inviting fans from all over the country to join us at One Grand Party on August 2-3, 2024, in Colorado Springs. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 11. Get more details on

FREE AUDIOBOOK: "Showdown with the Shepherd"

Dec 27th, 2023 1h 19m

As a special gift, hear an entire Imagination Station audiobook! More are available in the Adventures in Odyssey Club. In this adventure, Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Troubles await them as soon as they

All your questions about "The Best is Yet to Come" answered

Dec 12th, 2023 26m 3s

Why not let Eugene stay in Odyssey? Are you going to use the same technology to bring back old characters? Where did you get Bernard’s lines? Why did the whole family Meltsner family move? Why didn’t we hear Wooton in Eugene’s goodbye party?Are

Producing a milestone: “The Best is Yet to Come”

Nov 29th, 2023 22m 54s

Sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider talk about working on such a significant series of episodes and how it was the most collaborative production in Odyssey history

Katie Leigh on “The Best is Yet to Come”

Nov 15th, 2023 17m 25s

Katie Leigh, voice of Connie, remembers the recording sessions for the Meltsner four-parter and working with Townsend Coleman as Eugene

What do the latest episodes in Album 75 and this month’s Club adventure have in common?

Nov 1st, 2023 19m 57s

Writing discipline, bringing back Dr. Trask, and choosing characters who scare her are all topics on writer Abigail Geiger’s mind.

Penny and Kimmy remember their past

Oct 18th, 2023 20m 30s

In "As Far As It Depends on Me," both Penny Bassett and actress Kimmy Robertson dealt with emotions and memories from their pasts. Kimmy shares how she conveyed the range of feelings in the story, how she practiced her comedic timing, and the l

Odyssey Strikes Again! An episode sequel

Oct 4th, 2023 16m 35s

In “A Day in the Life,” Hollywood came to Odyssey to make a movie about the town. Writer Evan David tells why this episode from 1991 gets a sequel in the October Club adventure “Extended Cut.” Plus: Hear a deleted scene with Connie and Eugene o

The 2023 Avery Awards: Trapped in Jesse’s New Mansion

Sep 20th, 2023 21m 17s

Buckle up - in more ways than one! It's time for the Album 73 and 74 Avery Award, where the winners of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Sound Design, Best Script, Best Scene, and Best Episode will be finally and dramatically revealed. Journey thr

2023's Whit Award Winner

Sep 6th, 2023 19m 45s

Multiple generations of Odyssey listeners connect as this year’s Whit Award Winner Alaina and her nominator Emma share how mentors affect kids - and how kids affect mentors!

The incredible journey of "Precious Lord"

Aug 23rd, 2023 22m 56s

God took the real Thomas Dorsey on quite the journey to the composition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” For sound designer Nathan Jones and singer Jamal Sarikoki, the production of the audio dramas felt almost as epic.

How did Whit become Whit?

Aug 9th, 2023 23m 41s

With the release of “Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator” and “Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention,” the series is complete. Hear from authors Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar about the story of what shaped John Avery Whittaker as a boy.

How did Whit become Whit?

Aug 9th, 2023 23m 41s

With the release of "Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator" and "Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention," the series is complete. Hear from authors Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar about the story of what shaped John Avery Whittaker as a boy.

Meet Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music

Jul 26th, 2023 15m 4s

Thomas Dorsey wrote more than 3000 gospel songs including "Precious Lord." Actor Leilani Barrett, voice of Thomas in this month's Club adventure, said more than 3,000 words while creating the character for "Precious Lord." He shares the joys an

Meet Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music

Jul 26th, 2023 15m 5s

Honoring the Legacy of Will Ryan and Continuing on with Eugene Meltsner

Jul 12th, 2023 27m 18s

Executive producer Dave Arnold, showrunner Marshal Younger, and actor Townsend Coleman share about the way forward with Eugene Meltsner after Will Ryan passed away in 2021. Plus, hear from the girls who ran a 5k in Will’s honor.