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Audio Theatre Central

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We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew.

Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase.

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Episodes

ATC125: The Six Shooter and Adapting Novels [World Audio Drama Day Bonus Episode]

It's a World Audio Drama Day bonus episode of Audio Theatre Central! To celebrate this great holiday, we bring you a chat about novels that you want to see adapted into audio drama. We also share some of the books we've got on our audio drama wishlist. And then we share an episode of one of our favorite Old Time Radio westerns, The Six Shooter. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/125 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

Oct 30, 201956 min

ATC124: Review of Jake Muller Adventures: Unidentified

The much-anticipated first release of the Jake Muller Adventures series, titled Unidentified, is the topic of conversation today. Unidentified was written by long-time audio drama writer, Darby Kern. We chat about our thoughts on this release, Roy shares a newscast, and we respond to feedback from E.Z., Antonio, D.D., Dominic, and booklearner. Lots of audio drama goodness in this episode so don't miss it! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/124 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com ...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 9 min

ATC123: Review of The Legends of Robin Hood from AIR Theatre & Sonic-Con Announcement

Today we're reviewing The Legends of Robin Hood from the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre. This nearly 6-hour audio drama was highly anticipated and we're excited to talk about it. Also in this episode, we're joined by actor, writer, director, and professor, Chris Nelson who is spearheading a new audio drama convention called Sonic-Con. And we have lots of feedback from E.Z., Big Bob, John T., Antonio, Kyle and Michael C. And in the midst of all of this, we also mention Nintendo video games and...

Sep 02, 20191 hr 29 min

ATC122: 4 Pillars of Audio Drama, Modern Distribution Methods & Interview with Discovery Mountain Creator

We break from our normal format and bring a discussion episode instead of a review in this episode. We talk about ways to build a following and distribute your audio drama in this modern era and we chat about the 4 pillars of quality audio drama. Also, ATC contributor Austin Peachey conducted an interview with the creator of the Discovery Mountain audio drama, Jean Boonstra. We also have feedback from Dominic, Jaxon, Shandon, and Big Bob. Join us for this packed episode! Full show notes at http:...

Aug 05, 20191 hr 40 min

ATC121: 2nd Annual ATC Seneca Awards Broadcast [Bonus Episode]

The Seneca Awards broadcast was on Friday, July 26, 2019. For those who missed it, we are sharing the replay on this episode. In addition to the awards, the show features guest presenters, Phil Lollar and Dave Arnold. We also shared two comedy skits from Sam Suksiri and his team, Andrew features Parley Baer in his OTR segment, and we share a tribute reel in honor of Jim Custer. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/121 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a suppor...

Jul 28, 20191 hr 24 min

ATC120: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #66 Trial By Fire

It's time to review another Adventures in Odyssey album! This time we talk about Album 66: Trial By Fire and be forewarned, there are spoilers! We also have some feedback from Marcel, Roy has an epically long newscast, we give you a peek at the latest Backstage content, and in the midst of it all, somehow old-time radio and the Grand Canyon get brought up too. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/120 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of this podcas...

Jul 01, 201950 min

ATC119: Review of For The Temple from Heirloom Audio & The Screwtape Letters from FPA

Today we review For The Temple from Heirloom Audio's Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series. This is a fabulous, high-quality audio drama that we highly recommend. JD also reviews a stage version of The Screwtape Letters and compares and contrasts it with the Radio Theatre adaptation. Roy brings a newscast, we address feedback from Bob, Jaxon, Garrett, Gabe, and Dominic, and in the midst of it all is lots of laughter and references to European vacations. Don't miss this episode! Full show...

Jun 03, 20191 hr 3 min

ATC118: Review of Jonathan Park: Pursuit of Destiny from Wise King Media

Wise King Media released their third Jonathan Park series pack called Pursuit of Destiny. We review these 12 episodes which were extremely well-produced and well-acted. We also respond to feedback from Kathy Buchanan, Roy has a massive newscast, and we announce the launch of ATC Backstage. We also manage to talk about Dairy Queen, mini golf, and other random stuff so don't miss it! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/118 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a su...

May 06, 20191 hr 7 min

ATC117: Review of Brinkman Adventures Season 7: The Rescued & Interview with Witnesses Creator, Tracy Van Dolder

Happy April Fool's Day! We have a gift for you that's no joke! It's a jam-packed episode of audio drama goodness. We have a review of Season 7 of the Brinkman Adventures called "The Rescued". This season contained some of our favorite Brinkman episodes yet. We also have an interview with the creator of Witnesses, Tracy Van Dolder, we share a sample of the content from ATC Backstage, and we respond to feedback from Michael, Gabe, and Kevin. Roy even has a newscast and we somehow manage to talk ab...

Apr 01, 20191 hr 9 min

ATC116: Review of The Adventum, Vol. 1 from Wise King Media

Wise King Media, producers of Jonathan Park, released Volume 1 of The Adventum in Fall 2018. The Adventum is a biblical epic audio dramatization and this first volume begins with the book of Genesis. In addition to reviewing this audio drama, Roy delivers a newscast, we share some news about Audio Theatre Central Backstage, and we also respond to listener feedback from Amber, Samuel, and Micah. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/116 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-277...

Mar 04, 201957 min

ATC115: Review of AIO #65: Expect the Unexpected & Boyd Barrett Interview

In this jam-packed episode, we have a review of Adventures in Odyssey Vol. 65: Expect the Unexpected. We dive deep into this album and discuss the characters, plots, and more. Also in this episode is an interview with Boyd Barrett, the creator of the biblical audio drama, Come And See, Roy has a newscast, JD shares some tidbits, and we have feedback (and some mail!) from Austin, Lee, and Josh. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/115 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770...

Feb 04, 20191 hr 10 min

ATC114: Review of The Treasure of the Secret Cove from Lamplighter Theatre

To kick off 2019, we review one of the best releases of 2018, The Treasure of the Secret Cove from Lamplighter Theatre. This was an extremely high-quality, well-produced audio drama that rapidly became a favorite of all three hosts. There is no newscast in this episode though we do share a couple of audio drama tidbits and then we spend quite some time responding to Dominic's question about where to start listening to AIO. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/114 feedback@audiot...

Jan 07, 201948 min

ATC113: Review of Hurry! Hurry! It's Almost Christmas! from Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

It's Christmas time! So we feature a Christmas audio drama that we just recently discovered. It's called Hurry! Hurry! It's Almost Christmas! and is a co-production of Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre and The First Noelle Productions. It's a great Christmas comedy that you're sure to enjoy. We also respond to feedback from Micah, Roy delivers a mega newscast, and we talk about some of our all-time favorite Christmas audio dramas. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/113 feedback...

Dec 03, 201840 min

ATC112: Review of St. Bartholomew’s Eve from Heirloom Audio

Heirloom Audio is back with another production in their Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series. This time we review St. Bartholomew's Eve, a story of the French Reformation. We also address feedback from John, Victor, Jaxon, and Will. And Roy delivers the newscast full of interesting things going on in the world of audio drama. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/112 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Nov 05, 201838 min

ATC111: Interview with Nick Guy Creator, Frank Ulle & Discussion Grab Bag | #WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus

It's a bonus episode to celebrate World Audio Drama Day! ATC contributor Austin Peachey brings an interview with the creator of the Nick Guy audio drama series, Frank Ulle. We get some feedback from Michael B. and we address some great discussion questions submitted by listeners. And we tell you how you could own Francis Drake's island. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/111 feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Oct 30, 201856 min

ATC110: Review of AIO Album 64: Under the Surface & Phil Lollar Visits the Studio

A packed episode! We've got a review of album 64 of Adventures in Odyssey, Under the Surface and then we are joined in the studio by AIO co-creator, Phil Lollar. We talk with Phil about why Connie has not progressed more in life, the AIO guides, some BTS info on the two-part AIO episode, David and Absalom, Iliad House, the Blackgaard Chronicles book series, the Young Whit book series, and a whole lot more. We also have an opportunity for you to win a copy of the first Young Whit book. Full show ...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 51 min

ATC109: Review of Escape from the Eagle’s Nest from Lamplighter Theatre

Lamplighter Theatre is back with another high-quality audio drama production, their second recorded at the Lamplighter studio in New York. We thoroughly enjoyed this audio drama and we review it in today's episode. Also in this episode, Roy delivers a newscast, JD brings some audio drama tidbits, and we respond to feedback from Austin and Jeremiah. And if you care to hang around after the credits, you'll hear some talk about fish and chips and more randomness. Listen at your own risk. Full show ...

Sep 03, 201837 min

ATC108: Review of Jonathan Park: Call of the Exodus

Wise King Media released their second series of the new Jonathan Park Adventures entitled Call of the Exodus in late 2017 and we are reviewing these 12 episodes in this edition of the podcast. In addition to the JP discussion, Roy delivers his longest newscast ever! We also respond to feedback from Lee and Austin. It's another ATC episode of fun-filled audio drama goodness! Full show notes: https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/108 Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com Give us a call or tex...

Aug 06, 201830 min

ATC107: Review of The Brinkman Adventures, Season 6: Underground Rising

The Brinkman Adventures are back with Season 6. The six-episode season is called Underground Rising and we heartily recommend you give it a listen. We discuss this release in today's episode and we also address feedback from Tom, Jeremiah, and Michael. But before all that, Roy delivers his customary newscast. Full show notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/107 Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com Give us a call or text 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Jul 02, 201840 min

ATC106: Review of Wulf The Saxon & A Big Announcement

Heirloom Audio's adaptation of G.A. Henty's Wulf The Saxon is the topic of conversation today. We share our thoughts on this audio drama, Roy delivers a newscast, we share a huge announcement, and we respond to feedback from Garrett, John, Rachel, and Noah. The feedback segment, as always, gets us talking about AIO. Don't miss this episode! Full show notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/106 Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com Give us a call or text 623-688-2770 Become a supporter of th...

Jun 04, 201845 min

ATC105: Review of Adventures In Odyssey #63 “Up in the Air”

It's Odyssey time! We talk in-depth about AIO album 63 "Up in the Air" in today's show. We discuss the highs and lows of this album, share our favorite moments, and muse about why none of us are overly thrilled about the character of Buddy. Roy is hosting remotely from northwestern Arizona, but he still manages to bring a newscast. We react to feedback from Noah, Sarah Grace, and Amber which sparks more AIO talk. And finally, we share the trailer for Darby Kern's upcoming new audio drama The Jak...

May 07, 20181 hr 14 min

ATC104: Review of The Giant Killer from Lamplighter Theatre

The Giant Killer is a fantastic allegorical audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre and we are happy to review it in this episode. The team did a bang-up job on this production. Roy also delivers a newscast and we address some feedback from Lee and Angie. Lee's question sparks a fun AIO tangent. And to top off the show, we all share what we've been listening to lately. Full Show Notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/104 email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com give us a call or text 623-688-277...

Apr 02, 201854 min

ATC103: Review of Captain Bayley’s Heir & Rob Jorgensen Interview

An interview and a review in one episode! Today we review Heirloom Audio's Captain Bayley's Heir and then we're joined by sound designer, Rob Jorgensen, to talk about the work he did on this audio drama. We chat about some of the musical elements Rob worked on, binaural audio, finding an item on Craigslist that was "sound effects gold", and a whole lot more. We also have some interesting audio drama tidbits, some feedback from Angela, Michael, and Amber. And Roy kicks things off with a newscast....

Mar 05, 20181 hr 24 min

ATC102: Review of Jonathan Park: The Dreamer’s Tomb

Today we dive into a review of Jonathan Park: The Dreamer's Tomb. This is the first collection of 12 episodes released since the restructuring of the Jonathan Park team. In addition to the review, we also have lots of great audio drama tidbits, Roy has a packed newscast, and we have some feedback from Amber, Darby, and Noah. And thanks to Lee for reading the credits in this episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support ....

Feb 05, 201859 min

ATC101: Auditions for Lamplighter Theatre & New Christmas Audio Dramas

Lamplighter Theatre announces open auditions with a quickly approaching deadline so JD solo hosts this episode to share the details with you. JD is joined by Lamplighter Theatre Associate Producer, Luke Rosamilia to get all the pertinent info. JD also shares some great Christmas themed audio drama from Puffy Mama Productions as well as a few other audio drama tidbits. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support ....

Dec 23, 201724 min

ATC100: Philip Glassborow Interview & 100th Episode Celebration

For our special 100th episode, we are thrilled to be joined by actor, writer, and director, Philip Glassborow. Philip has been involved in Adventures in Odyssey, FOTF Radio Theatre, The Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty, Lamplighter Theatre, and many productions for the BBC. As if that wasn't great enough, we also have a Eugenius Minds segment with contestant Michael C., a discussion segment about helping new audio drama listeners get the most out of the listening experience, we give away a...

Dec 04, 20171 hr 50 min

ATC99: Review of Tom Swift and His Motorboat from the Colonial Radio Theatre

Tom Swift returns in Tom Swift and His Motorboat from the Colonial Radio Theatre. This nearly hour and a half audio dramatization of the classic novel is the main topic of conversation in this episode. The CRT did a wonderful job on this second Tom Swift audio drama and we really enjoyed it. We also have a jam-packed newscast from Roy, a few audio drama tidbits (including some free audio drama) and we address feedback from Lee, Sarah Grace, Amber and Rachel. What are your thoughts on the topics ...

Nov 06, 201740 min

ATC98: Review of AIO #62 Let's Put On A Show!

We review Album #62 of Adventures in Odyssey titled "Let's Put On A Show!" in this episode of the show. Be aware that this episode contains spoilers! Roy played hooky today so JD and Andrew are joined by Andrew's wife, Rebecca to help us talk Odyssey. We also have a few tidbits to share including a fun piece of audio that Austin Peachey produced called "You Might be An Odyssey Fan If..." The newscaster duties are handled by Andrew and we respond to some feedback from Amber and Angela. What are y...

Oct 02, 201757 min

ATC97: Listener Feedback Show

We appreciate our listeners so much that we dedicated an entire episode of the show to your feedback. You sent in such great questions and comments that we couldn't help but take some time to discuss them. We address feedback from Naomi, Christopher Green, Amber, John T, Christopher 164, Keagen W., an Anonymous Texter, and ARBravo1. We chat about Adventures in Odyssey theories, Imagination Theater, Liberty U's new audio drama and more! What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this ep...

Sep 04, 201743 min

ATC96: Adventures In Odyssey Get In The Show Finale 2017 Recap [Bonus Episode]

On August 12, 2017 the finale of the 2017 Adventures in Odyssey Get In The Show event was held in Colorado Springs. In this episode JD, Roy and Andrew walk you through all the audio collected at the event by JD and Austin Peachey. JD interviews comedian Bob Smiley, the AIO actors, the top 3 finalists of the GITS contest and Austin recorded man-on-the-street interviews with other attendees. And ATC listener Michael Schroeder documented the event via photos for us. We hope you enjoy this special b...

Aug 21, 20171 hr 11 min
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