Heirloom Audio continues to put out extremely high-quality audio drama productions and In The Reign of Terror is no exception. We review this production in today's episode after Roy delivers a packed newscast. Then Sarah Grace's and Victoria's comments about Adventures in Odyssey cause us to have a lengthy AIO discussion that is nearly as long as the review and may be a bit controversial! JD also shares a few tidbits to wrap up this episode. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in t...
Aug 07, 2017•56 min
In this packed episode we review the first six episodes of the Iliad House audio drama. This is a phenomenal program from Adventures in Odyssey co-creator, Phil Lollar. Speaking of Phil Lollar, he joins us on the show to chat about Iliad House, Jungle Jam, Adventures in Odyssey, and mango chutney. We also have a tidbit about The Brinkman Adventures, Roy has a newscast, and we've got feedback from Abigail, Jaxon and Keagan. Whew! It's an extra long show today! What are your thoughts on the topics...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 20 min
We review Season 5 of The Brinkman Adventures in this episode. This season features some of the best acting we've heard so far in the entire run of this great series. We also address some feedback from Keagen, Samuel and Gideon while revisiting Jeremiah's question from a previous episode. We dive into a few tidbits and Roy's newscast incites a couple minutes of discussion about comics of all things! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d lo...
Jun 05, 2017•52 min
JD, Andrew and guest host, Austin Peachey, review Volume 1 of Time Chroniclers, a brand new audio drama serial. We are also joined by Time Chroniclers producer, Pat Roy to get the scoop on the show's genesis. Also in this episode is an exclusive preview of a scene from the upcoming episode 7 of Shadows and Daylight. In addition to a few other audio drama tidbits, also featured in the episode is feedback from Jeremiah, Amber and Samuel. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this ep...
May 01, 2017•1 hr 14 min
We review the fantastic audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre called A ‘Strordinary Little Maid. Starring Jade Williams as Peggy Perkins, this is one of our favorite Lamplighter Theatre dramas ever. Roy delivers a newscast and we respond to questions from Victor and Brandon. Then Keagen's email reignites the Renee discussion. And JD plays a clip from the Odyssey Scoopcast. Why? Well you'll have to listen to find out. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your ...
Apr 03, 2017•54 min
We review Adventures in Odyssey #61: Without A Hitch in this episode. Then Jeremiah's fantastic email sends us into a lengthy discussion about monetization for audio drama in this modern technological age. We also respond to an email from Rachel about the Star Wars audio dramas. Of course, our resident newsman, Roy, delivers a great newscast and we go through a few tidbits to wrap up the show; including thanking all the crowdfunding campaign backers for The Cross Maker. What are your thoughts on...
Mar 06, 2017•57 min
We review Brother Francis: The Barefoot Saint of Assisi in this episode. Andrew decided to play hooky so we plow on with special guest host, Jordyn, Roy's wife. We also talk a bit about our top picks for audio drama in 2016, address some great feedback from Michael C., Roy delivers an AIO-centric newscast and JD shares a couple audio drama tidbits to cap off the show. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedb...
Feb 06, 2017•40 min
We chat about The Haunted Room from Lamplighter Theatre in this episode. We all enjoyed this production, but there were some significant differences of opinion between us on some aspects of it which result in a fist fight that you get to hear (the last part is entirely untrue). We also address feedback from Austin Peachey as well as some feedback via iTunes reviews. There are also a few audio drama tidbits; including What We're Listening To. Happy New Year! What are your thoughts on the topics w...
Jan 02, 2017•45 min
We dive into a few Adventures in Odyssey topics in this episode. We talk about common gripes that folks have with modern AIO, using Austin Peachey's recent Odyssey Scoop article as a springboard and we also chat about science-fiction episodes of Odyssey. We are also joined on the show by stage actress and theater director, Abigail Bourne from Pennsylvania. Abigail attended the 2016 Lamplighter Guild and we chat with her about the Guild, working with Jess Harnell on Lamplighter Theatre, and the d...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 24 min
Family Time Audio Theatre released their first audio drama in October 2016, Jimmy and the Star Angel, a fun, endearing Christmas story that you're sure to enjoy. We review this wonderful audio drama in this episode, respond to an Odyssey-related question from Sarah Grace and chat about a new audio stories website we recently discovered. Roy also has a newscast and we finally announce that The Cross Maker is finished! Producer's Note: Unfortunately we had a bit of an issue with the audio in this ...
Nov 07, 2016•45 min
The Cat of Bubastes is the sixth release in The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series from Heirloom Audio Productions. This is a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We discuss the production at length in this episode amidst much laughter, while also working in several Old Time Radio references. We also have a few audio drama tidbits and some feedback from Rachel, Richard and Ian. And of course, Roy kicks off the whole thing with a packed newscast. What are your tho...
Oct 03, 2016•48 min
Happy International Podcast Day! In celebration we decided to share with you three episodes of some of our favorite Old Time Radio western series. JD, Roy and Andrew choose one episode to highlight and we share a bit about the show and then roll the entire episode. So sit back and enjoy a trip through the Old West! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 audiotheatrec...
Sep 30, 2016•1 hr 43 min
Although released several years ago, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's adaptation of Ben-Hur is still one of our favorites and one of the best audio dramas ever produced. Since this story is at the forefront of people's minds right now we figured it was the perfect time to discuss it. We also address some feedback from Michael D., Rachel, Sarah Grace and Elisabeth H. Roy has another newscast and we dive deep into who we voted for in the Finnian versus Whit election. We also manage to bring up ...
Sep 05, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Insight For Living produced a dramatization of the biblical story of Esther in the early 2000's as part of the "Paws & Tales" audio drama series. We discuss this amazing production in this episode and compare and contrast it with Adventures in Odyssey's Esther story. We also have another edition of Eugenius Minds with contestant Jaxon L. Roy delivers a stupendous newscast and we have lots of other audio dram tidbits to share. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode?...
Aug 01, 2016•43 min
We discuss Beric The Briton, the 5th production in Heirloom Audio's Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series. The Heirloom team has once again created an audio drama masterpiece with some of the best produced adventure scenes ever made in this medium. Also in this episode, Roy delivers a superb newscast and we address feedback from Nate, Victor, Sarah Grace and Elisabeth. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you thi...
Jul 04, 2016•45 min
We are joined by the Kids Corner production team on this episode. We chat about the beginning of the series, some of the major characters, favorite episodes and much more. We also feature our first edition of the Eugenius Minds quiz game with contestant Elisabeth H. and we share another short behind the scenes tidbit from The Cross Maker recording sessions. In the feedback segment, we respond to comments from Sarah Grace and Jack W. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episo...
Jun 20, 2016•44 min
We do a deep dive into Head Over Heels, Adventures in Odyssey's 60th album, in this episode of the show. JD, Roy and Andrew have very differing opinions on many of the episodes in this album which makes for an interesting discussion. We also share several various AIO related tidbits, Roy is back with another newscast, we address some feedback from Rob and Sarah Grace, and we get a voicemail from Elisabeth with her thoughts on AIO 60. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this epis...
Jun 06, 2016•1 hr 2 min
Season 4 of The Brinkman Adventures is the topic of conversation in this episode. With this latest season the team has kicked things up a couple notches with great acting and writing as well as each episode's music being composed by Aaron Fullan and Jared DePasquale. This is their best season yet! Also in this episode are several audio drama tidbits. Not quite enough to make a newscast, but still interesting nonetheless and Roy enjoyed taking a break from the strenuous work of reporting. In the ...
May 02, 2016•1 hr
We break the mold with this episode. Not only do we share an entire episode of Season 4 of the Brinkman Adventures, but we also share some behind the scenes info on "The Cross Maker", an update on the Jonathan Park series, address feedback from Sarah Grace and Elisabeth, and a whole bunch of other audio drama goodness! This is a very different episode, but we hope you enjoy it. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you th...
Apr 04, 2016•58 min
Frozen Fire from Lamplighter Theatre is the first new release in two years and they do not disappoint with this audio drama. We review this fantastic production in this episode and we highly recommend it. Also in this episode we reveal the name of the new AIO quiz segment of the show, Roy has a chock full newscast, and we address feedback from Aaron, Gabriel and Sarah Grace. Buckle up! It's a fun one! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d ...
Mar 07, 2016•47 min
Heirloom Audio is back with their 4th release in the series, The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty. This audio drama is called "The Dragon And The Raven" and we are so excited to share our thoughts and reactions to this production. Also in this episode, Roy delivers another exciting newscast, we share an update on the upcoming Adventures in Odyssey trivia segment that is coming to the show and we respond to feedback from Jaxon and Victor. Download Episode 75 NewscastHeirloom Audio announces...
Feb 01, 2016•54 min
Today we feature some audio recorded during JD's recent visit to the Focus on the Family campus. During the visit, AIO writer, director and all around great guy, Nathan Hoobler, gives a tour of the Foley Room where the Odyssey team creates and records the sound effects for the show. Also in this episode we share about a few new audio dramas in the works and the recent formation of a new audio drama coalition. And we respond to feedback from Ciara and Sarah Grace and Sarah Grace's comments insigh...
Jan 04, 2016•49 min
It's Christmas time again so we spend this episode reviewing "A Bethlehem Christmas" from Insight For Living, we talk about some of our favorite Christmas audio drama and even recommend a few new ones. Roy shares a newscast and we also have a special Christmas visit from a very special guest! Merry Christmas! And God bless us, every one! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623...
Dec 21, 2015•35 min
We "plunge" into a review of Adventures in Odyssey #59: Taking the Plunge in today's episode. And if that isn't enough, we share a hilarious new Odyssey themed comedy skit that Austin Peachey put together and we respond to feedback from Sarah Grace, Ciara, Aaron, and Christopher. And Roy has another packed newscast with lots of exciting audio drama news! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheat...
Nov 30, 2015•56 min
We share some thoughts on some of our favorite Old Time Radio comedy shows in this episode. We are joined in the studio by Andrew's father, Guy Jones, who is a wealth of knowledge about OTR. We dive into lots of behind the scenes info about the actors, things that took place in the studio, how some shows were connected to others and even play a couple short clips from two shows. You'll hear how Lou Costello lived up to the saying "The show must go on", find out if Jack Benny really was a skinfli...
Nov 16, 2015•59 min
The tables are turned on JD, Andrew and Roy today and they are the ones being interviewed! In celebration of our 5 years of working on Audio Theatre Central, listeners Victoria and Sarah Grace interview the guys about how the show started, their favorite audio dramas, who in the audio drama world they'd most like to meet, and lots more. In addition to that, Duane and Andrew Riffenburgh make an appearance on this episode to talk about their latest production in the Creation Adventure Family antho...
Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 1 min
In recognition of International Podcast Day we offer you a special bonus episode of Audio Theatre Central! Today JD presents three separate radio drama episodes from three different Old Time Radio series. Each episode was hand-picked by JD, Roy and Andrew to share with you. These are some of our favorite episodes from the "Golden Age of Radio" and we hope you enjoy them! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! fe...
Sep 30, 2015•1 hr 33 min
We review The Colonial Radio Theatre's production called The Plimoth Adventure: Voyage of Mayflower in today's episode. This is a historical audio drama that is packed with facts and information, but still entertains. Also in this episode is an interview with Christopher Green from GreenStreams Studio about their brand new audio drama serial entitled Shadows And Daylight. Christopher introduces some of the main characters and shares more behind the scenes info on this series. We also give a mini...
Sep 28, 2015•46 min
Heirloom Audio is back with their third production in The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series called With Lee In Virginia. JD, Roy and Andrew dive into this nearly 2 1/2 hour audio drama and go over some of their favorite scenes and more in this review. Heirloom Audio has once again delivered an incredible audio theatre experience that you must hear! There is also a jam-packed newscast from Roy and then the guys address some feedback and questions from Will, Michael and Sarah Grace. Wh...
Aug 31, 2015•48 min
We dive into the Red Rock Mysteries series for the first time in this episode. This is a high quality audio drama series from the creators of the Down Gilead Lane series from a few years ago. We thoroughly enjoyed this series and we highly recommend that you check it out. We also have an insightful chat with the Executive Producer of the Red Rock series, Terre Richie. Terre shares some behind the scenes info in regards to the launching of the show and much more. Roy brings a packed newscast and ...
Jul 27, 2015•1 hr 13 min
