The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jane and Michael, he shares some thoughts about the value of building relationships in the audio drama industry, and he reviews Season 2 of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor. This is a unique, dramatic audio retelling of the Robin Hood legends from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. There is lots to enjoy in this episode that marks the 15th birthday of Audio Theatre Central.

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:10Send updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews
3-question survey for audio drama fans
Alpha Omega Con is September 20, 2025
Sonic-Con returns June 30 - July 2, 2026
Voyage of Voices Cruise
Making Great Audio Drama post by David HilderOur bonus episodes from the event
HeartMatters has released their first fantasy audio drama called The Potion of PowerHeartMatters App

Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) - 10:51

September 2025 marks 15 years of ATC, which got me thinking about how much building a solid network has benefited this show and our effectiveness in this industry.

Review - 23:18

Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2
Purchase your copy of S2 (and the soundtrack) on the EFP websiteRobin Hood on DramafyRobin Hood on WindowSeat
Feedback - 56:28

Jane M asks about audio drama for adults
Michael J shares thoughts on AIO going club exclusive, our interview with Torry Martin, and a kids' audio drama called Airship Genesis - Our episode on the AIO changes | Our Torry Martin interview | Airship Genesis website | Airship Genesis on Podchaser

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This is an abbreviated episode of the show, but J.D. still brings some audio drama updates, a monologue segment, and a review. After the updates, he shares some thoughts on the value of old-time radio, even in this era of modern audio drama. And then he reviews the latest release from Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre, an adaptation of the Charles Dickens' short story called The Signal-Man. Come join the fun!

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:27Send updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews
Nick Guy & the Pilgrim's Regress Affair is out now
Nick Guy & the Nursery Crime Affair is in post-production
Chapel & Squeak, Season 2 out now

Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) - 08:06



Old Time Radio is still worth checking out and I challenge you to give it a try.
Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio ClassicsRadio ArchivesWhen Radio WasJ.D.'s recent appearance on Your Fellow Odyssians with Daniel Roth

Review Segment - 26:58
The Signal-Man from Voices in the Wind Audio TheatreReleased July 2025Duration 33 Minutes
Purchase The Signal-Man from Voices in the Wind
J.D. mentioned Cinderella from VITW

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Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few listener submissions as well. There are lots of great recommendations for your summer getaway or next family vacation. Also in this episode, J.D. shares a bunch of great audio drama updates. There are several new releases that are worth checking out. Have a great summer!

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:38Send your audio drama updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews 
J.D. was a guest on the Odyssey Geek podcast on 6/21/25Top 7 Favorite Sound Design Moments
J.D. will be a guest on the Your Fellow Odyssians podcast on 7/18/25YFO on Podchaser.com
Episode 2 of Venture "Adrift in Space" has now been releasedVenture E2 on YouTubeVenture E2 on the EFP store
Reckoning of Cowards, the debut full-length audio drama from NewBirth Audio Productions, is now available on CD and digital download
The "He Vanished Below" miniseries has been releasedHe Vanished Below websiteHe Vanished Below episode playlist on YouTube
Red’s Fall at Grand Mall from HeartMatters is out nowHeartMatters app

Monologue/Discussion (Here's What I'm Thinking) - 11:51

Favorite Summertime/Road Trip audio dramas
ATC Post from 2012 - Essential Audio Entertainment for Road Trips
Michael Schroeder’s PicksBernard and Eugene Road Trip (Adventures in Odyssey)List of eps in this arc on the AIOWiki
Darkness Before Dawn (Adventures in Odyssey)
Father Gilbert Mysteries (Focus on the Family Radio Theatre)
The Basket of Flowers (Lamplighter Theatre)Our ReviewBasket of Flowers CDBasket of Flowers MP3
Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince (Lamplighter Theatre)Our ReviewSir Malcolm CDSir Malcolm MP3
Robert Thacker’s PickAloha Oy! (Adventures in Odyssey)The Ultimate Road Trip collection
Austin Peachey's PickThe Cat of BubastesOur Review of The Cat of BubastesPurchase from Heirloom Audio
Joah Pearson’s PicksThe Chronicles of Narnia (Focus on the Family Radio Theatre)The Collected Stories of Winnie-the-Pooh (Listening Library)Winnie-the-Pooh on AmazonWinnie-the-Pooh on Libro.fm
J.D.'s PicksUnder Drake’s Flag (The Extraordinary Adventures of GA Henty)J.D.'s ReviewUnder Drake's Flag in the Heirloom Audio shop
At Home in Mitford (Focus on the Family Radio Theatre)Mitford on Amazon
The Lord of the Rings (BBC Radio)ATC co-host Andrew's ReviewLOTR Complete CD Box Set
Book 1: The Fellowship of the Ring on AmazonBook 2: The Two Towers on AmazonBook 3: The Return of the King on Amazon
Book 1: The Fellowship of the Ring on Libro.fmBook 2: The Two Towers on Libro.fmBook 3: The Return of the King on Libro.fm
Light in the Shadows (Jonathan Park)Our ReviewLight in the Shadows on the JP store
A ‘Strordinary Little Maid (Lamplighter Theatre)Our ReviewLittle Maid CDLittle Maid MP3
Bernard and Eugene Road Trip (Adventures in Odyssey)List of eps in this arc on the AIOWiki

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A new family-friendly, fantasy audio drama called The Road to Kaeluma was released today as a podcast, so we sit down with the show creators in this episode to chat about the project. Without getting into spoilers, J.D. talks with Perry Wilson and Landon Hawley about some of the inspirations for the show, the challenges they faced during production, working with John Fornof and John Campbell, and much more. Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Sara, Blake, and Jeremy.

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Intro - 00:46Send updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews 
ATC Senecas Awards update
Making Great Audio Drama
The Road to Kaeluma trailer

Interview - 04:40The Road To Kaeluma Launch Interview with Perry Wilson & Landon HawleyPerry Wilson
Landon Hawley
The Road to Kaeluma websiteThe Road to Kaeluma on Podchaser
Post-Interview Thoughts - 56:51

Initial Reaction of E1 of The Road to Kaeluma is in ATC Backstage
“Always Have, Always Will” by Avalon from In a Different Light from 1999

Feedback - 1:01:43Sara D. sends feedback on ATC198: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #74
Email from Jeremy L. on ATC212: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #76, the ADA Hardy Boys, and the ATC podcast segment transitions
Blake’s email in response to ATC210: Huge Changes to Adventures in Odyssey

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In this episode, we present four great interviews recorded at Sonic-Con 2023. J.D. speaks with Unshackled's Timothy Gregory about his work on the show, some of the backstory of that historic program, as well as a newer project that they're now working on. They also talk about Tim's audiobook narration work. J.D. also speaks with writer and actor Colton Grellier, who was the man who came up with the idea for the Sonic-Con event. ATC contributor Austin Peachey also chats with talented voice actors Jake Phillips and Caleb Bressler about some of the projects they've worked on and their thoughts on the event. Before the interviews, J.D. shares several audio drama updates, and he caps off the episode by responding to feedback from Samuel, Robert, and Greyson.

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:00Send your audio drama updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews
Trailer for Generations 2: The D.C. Gambit
Chapel and Squeak E1-4 out now on WindowSeat
Base Camp Adventures Album 7, Upside-Down Kingdom, has started releasing
Stand Firm, Echoes of War, Book 0 by Daniel GibbsStand Firm on Libro FM
J.D.'s latest audio short, Watching Over Me
Audio Drama Institute’s latest offering: Making Great Audio Drama - August 3-9, 2025

Interviews - 23:49More Event Options for Fans and Creatives while Sonic-Con is on hiatus
Realm Makers ExpoLamplighter Summer GuildAudio Drama Institute

Interviews from Sonic-Con 2023
Sonic-Con website
Timothy Gregory - Actor, Producer, DirectorUnshackled websiteUnshackled on PodchaserThe Clu Crew website

Caleb Bressler - ActorCaleb on ATC173Caleb's VO websiteCaleb's Sherlock Holmes audio dramaHe Vanished Below

Jake Phillips - ActorJake's VO websiteThe Cultured Bumpkin podcastJD on The Cultured Bumpkin

Colton Grellier - Actor, WriterSound And Fury Entertainment Facebook pageSound And Fury Entertainment on InstagramRoute Styx Season 1 trailer on YouTube

Feedback - 01:01:56Greyson, Robert, and Samuel all send in feedback on ATC210, the AIO news about CDs and digital going away

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ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. to discuss Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together in this episode. They do a deep dive into these 6 episodes and share thoughts on the Rydell saga, where the Buck and Jules arc is headed, character archetypes, believable villains, and more. Also in the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from PJ, Jeremy, and Blake. But to kick things off, he shares a batch of exciting audio drama updates.

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Audio Drama Updates - 00:54Send updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews 
A Bit of Time Travel released its latest episode: "The Light"A Bit of Time Travel on PodchaserA Bit of Time Travel on DramafyChristopher Green's review of A Bit of Time Travel
HeartMatters released their first 2 audio dramas for 2025, Life: Time and Super Distracted
Time to Listen from First Acts Productions is now available exclusively at WindowSeat
The trailer for He Vanished Below is out now
Robin Hood: Rising to Honor Season 2 progress update
Update on The Hardy Boys and the Tower Treasure from the ADA

Review - 10:35

Adventures In Odyssey #76: Keep it Together


Episodes in this album#976: “The Rydell Realizations, Part 1”#977: “The Rydell Realizations, Part 2”#978: “The Rydell Realizations, Part 3”#979: “Right Notes, Wrong Key”#980: “Making an Honest Buck, Part 1”#981: “Making an Honest Buck, Part 2”
Purchase a copy of the album: Amazon | ChristianBook
Additional Links:Album 76 on the AIO Club

Feedback - 1:46:53Composer PJ Rasmussen says he's enjoying ATC
Blake responds to the Jared DePasquale interview in ATC208
Jeremy L. has a question for the ATC community: What objects in audio drama do you wish were real?

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Today, we're doing something a little different. Rather than doing a deep dive into a single audio drama, J.D. shares an overview and a few brief thoughts on 6 different audio dramas that are available as a podcast. Before the reviews, he also shares a good chunk of updates on some upcoming releases to be on the lookout for. To cap off the episode, J.D. responds to a bunch of feedback from the community, specifically from Camden, Michael, Rose, Jonathan, David, Blake, Bethany, Daniel, and Jane. Join us for the ride!

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:34Send your updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews
Realm Makers Expo - July 18-20, 2025 - Grand Rapids, MI
The Secret Garden from Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre and The First Noelle Productions now on Dramafy
New installment in the Human Eel Series called The Good, the Bad and the Even Badder
Nick Guy, Private EyeNewly released: Nick Guy & the Good Shepherd/Bad Shepherd Affairand Nick Guy & the Ripped Van Winkle AffairSoon-to-be released: Nick Guy & the Woman from A.U.N.T.I.E. Affair
Venture, episode 2 sound design is completed
Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2 is making headway
He Vanished Below recording completed
Chapel & Squeak back in production

Review - 11:116 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like
The Golden Key
The Golden Key on PodchaserThe Golden Key website

The SaintsThe Merry Beggars
The Saints on Podchaser The Saints webpage

The Honeycomb ChroniclesMoody Radio
The Honeycomb Chronicles on PodchaserThe Honeycomb Chronicles webpage

FirebreakerCoronation Media
Firebreaker on PodchaserFirebreaker website

Wilder DreamsStorybutton
Wilder Dreams on Podchaser

Tales from Cottonwood TrailsSquare One World Media
Tales from Cottonwood Trails on PodchaserTales from Cottonwood Trails webpage
Feedback - 36:23

Camden, Michael, Jonathan, David, and Blake follow up on the JMA: Blood discussion from ATC207

Rose, Bethany, and Daniel share their thoughts on the Jared DePasquale interview in ATC208

Jane recently found the show and asks about Sonic-Con

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There are some major changes coming to Adventures in Odyssey, so we are dropping a special bonus episode to let you know what's happening. AIO is the preeminent program in this industry so not only does what they do affect the fans but can also set a precedent for other creators in the space so we felt it was important to address this right away. J.D. will go over what's changing, what's staying the same, and what it all means for us as fans of the show.

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Special Update Segment

Major Changes Coming to AIO

• What’s changing - 01:09
• What’s staying the same - 06:43
• What this means for the AIO team, fans, and other creators - 11:58

Official AIO Podcast on PodchaserOfficial podcast episode about the changesFAQ Page on the AIO website
You can send your feedback to Focus through these methods:Email - [email protected] - 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459)

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Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with writer and actor Torry Martin, the man who created the character of Wooton Bassett for Adventures in Odyssey. J.D. talks with Torry about the origins of that character, how everyday life inspires stories, why it's important for great writers to not be afraid to be vulnerable, and a whole lot more! You just may learn some things about Wooton that you never knew before and you might also learn some things about yourself too. But before this interview, J.D. shares some exciting audio drama updates to keep an ear out for. Join us for this month's installment of the show and let's explore family-friendly audio drama!

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Audio Drama Updates - 01:04JD’s AIO Update Article, The Taming of the Tech
The Hardy Boys Cast AnnouncementThe Tower Treasure Page
Kaboom HomepageKaboom on Dramafy
Range Drifters Episode 3 Out Now
Torry Martin’s new show, Of Moose and Men

Interview - 12:16

Torry Martin
Writer, Actor, creator of Wooton Bassett

Torry’s Website
Of Moose and Men Podcast
Of Moose and Men Book
Podcast Press Release
Access More Network
Torry Martin & J.D. Sutter at One Grand Party

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Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the audio dramas he's scored in recent years such as The Victory of Joan of Arc and Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims. They also talk about how the scores for slice-of-life stories and epic historical dramas differ from each other, some of his favorite soundtracks, how the composer/sound designer relationship works for him, and a lot more. J.D. also responds to feedback from Jeremy and shares a handful of audio drama updates.

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Feedback - 01:42

Jeremy shares feedback on recent ATC episodes and his favorite releases from 2024

Audio Drama Updates - 04:56Send your updates to us - pfm.link/atcnews 
An Extraordinary Lunch from FaithFilled Stories out nowFaithFilled Stories podcast feedFaithFilled Stories website
Time Truck Chronicles Season 2 available nowWindowSeat app
Robin Hood: Rising to Honor Season 2 post-production update
Our List of Upcoming 2025 Releases

Interview - 13:20

Composer Jared DePasquale
Jared DePasquale, composerHe has scored numerous audio drama projects including shows like Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Brinkman Adventures, Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, and Jake Muller Adventures.

Jared's websiteJared's first appearance on the ATC podcast, ATC65Verses In Vox production of "If--" by Rudyard Kipling that Jared scoredOur post about Jared's process of composing the score for The Victory of Joan of ArcThe Victory of Joan of Arc podcast versionJared's Spotify page
Music Pieces Used in the Episode:"Main Theme" from Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims"The Destruction of Crom Cruach" from The Trials of St. Patrick"The End of Innocence" from The Victory of Joan of Arc"The Giver of All Good Things" from Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims
Thank you, Jared, for letting us use these clips of your music!
Also thanks to Betsy Nicholson, Austin Peachey, and Marc Mulcahy for the great questions for Jared.

Jared and J.D. at Sonic-Con 2023

Post CreditsOne Day in Aspen Creek show pageJ.D.'s email notification page

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