Adventures In Odyssey

After years of searching, hundreds of auditions, and much prayer, Adventures in Odyssey has a new voice for John Avery Whittaker. Phil Crowley joins executive producer Christopher Diehl and showrunner Marshal Younger to talk about stepping into Odyssey’s important role.

Colby Rummell introduces Paxton D. Kleinhauser III and shares the long road that finally brought him to Adventures in Odyssey. Plus, Bob and Jesse reveal every episode title in Album 83: “Phase One” and preview “Teambuilding University.”

With retirement just days away, Bob takes on one last case when a mysterious tip claims this year’s Avery Awards are fixed! Follow Bob and Jesse as they chase shady informants, dodge foam darts, and drink root beer floats… all while discovering which episodes, actors, and scenes Adventures in Odyssey fans chose as the year’s best.

Emerson Dorre talks about playing Sophie, from her first appearance in “Now Hiring” to stand-up comedy at Whit’s End in “You’re in Good Hands.” Emerson shares how she balances school and acting, the challenges of recording emotional scenes, and what it’s like bringing Sophie’s bold, spunky personality to life. Plus: hear a preview of “Babysitting Bassetts”

Would Jess Harnell eat an old jelly bean off the floor of his car? What’s his favorite extension cord color? And has he ever touched a dolphin? The voice of Wooton tackles totally random questions from fans about strange sounds, long hair, world travel, childhood dreams, and whether he actually likes licorice. Plus, hear a preview of “Suggestion Box.”

From the Washington family’s trip to the nation’s capital to an unlikely football team, a brand-new Odyssey family, and Edwin Blackgaard falling in love (!), Evan David takes us behind the stories of Elsewhere in Odyssey. 

What’s Katie Leigh’s favorite tooth? Has she ever done a backflip? And what color is her water bottle? Katie tackles totally random listener questions and somehow manages to be hilarious and profound. Plus, Bob and Jesse finally reveal the schedule for new episodes for the rest of 2026, announce the title of Album 83, and preview “You’re in Good Hands.

Dave Arnold shares the long road to Adventures in Odyssey: The Movie, from earlier animated ideas to the new theatrical film coming next year. He talks about writing the screenplay, bringing familiar Odyssey locations and characters to animation, and how the movie will welcome both longtime fans and brand-new audiences.

Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.

Senior Director of Marketing Debbie Smith and Production Manager Megan Rolofson take us inside the creation of Adventures in Odyssey: Journey Into the Impossible. From crafting the elevator pitch to coordinating countless moving pieces, they explain how to keep a movie on track. Plus: a preview of the upcoming two-part adventure celebrating America’s 250th birthday.