Audio Theatre Central

Another packed episode this month! Award-winning composer, John Campbell, joins JD to talk about composing scores for Adventures in Odyssey, some of his favorite characters, and a lot more! But before that, JD shares a bunch of audio drama updates and a monologue segment about the value of silence. And to wrap up the episode, JD responds to feedback from Micah and also addresses some common questions that arose from his recent episode about the Seneca Awards.

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To celebrate International Podcast Day, JD brings a special bonus episode of the podcast. He shares a few audio drama updates and then gives you a peek behind the curtain into ATC Backstage and plays two Initial Reactions Quickisodes that were recorded for Backstage pass holders. Happy Podcast Day!

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In this bonus episode, JD shares a few audio drama updates before playing the recording of the 6th ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 25, 2023. Following the broadcast replay, we get to hear the acceptance speeches from this year's winners! Don't miss it!

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JD sits down with writer/director Craig A. Hart, the founder of LRT Media, to talk about his journey into the audio drama industry. They chat about his work as a writer and producer of shows like Chapel & Squeak, The Titanic Waif, and his Sherlock Holmes series. And to wrap up the conversation, Craig shares an exclusive announcement about his upcoming partnership with Eternal Future Productions, a new audio drama series about Robin Hood. JD also shares several audio drama updates, addresses some feedback from EZ, and shares about some challenges he's facing with running the ATC Seneca Awards and asks for feedback for the future of the awards.

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Michael Schroeder joins JD for an extended review of Adventures in Odyssey album 73: 28 Hours. They break down some of the standout moments from this fast-paced collection of episodes and talk over some of the questions this arc stirred up. JD also shares a short monologue on gratitude and shares several audio drama industry updates, including a tease for what's coming in the next ATC episode. Listen in and be sure to join the conversation!

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Today JD skips the reviews and interviews to bring you a huge list of audio drama updates, including a bunch of news about upcoming Adventures in Odyssey episodes and a bit of speculation. Also he dives into a monologue about using AI chatbots and AI voices in audio drama so buckle up for this one! Then JD brings an extended feedback segment in which he addresses lots of great questions from Sarah, EZ, Jeffery, Blake, and Thad which spur on thoughts and discussion on CCM, British accents, casting decisions, free audio drama, and what success looks like in modern audio drama.

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Today we have a bonus episode for you! JD has a great conversation with Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions about audiobook/audio drama hybrid productions, some of the challenges he faced with his projects, and the value of writers being willing to listen to feedback and refine their manuscripts. Before Kenny joins the show, JD shares several audio drama updates and gives a micro review of Wayfarer, the latest release from Sargent Family Productions. And to cap off the episode, JD addresses feedback from Rob and EZ. Be sure to listen to the whole episode to find out how you can get 50% off of both Sargent Family Productions releases.

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We've got a lot of great content in this episode, including an interview, listener feedback, a monologue, and a bunch of audio drama updates. JD kicks things off with a bevy of information on industry events, recent releases, and upcoming releases as well. Then in the monologue segment, he talks about the importance of audio file metadata. After JD steps off the soapbox, David Carl, Creative Director of Paws & Tales and Insight for Living Radio Theater, joins the show to talk about the history of those programs, his production process, and what the future holds for those shows. In addition to all that, JD responds to feedback from Micah and Austin.

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Austin Peachey joins JD for the main event this episode, which is a review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre, and there are some very opposing opinions on this near three-hour audio drama. JD also shares several exciting industry updates and then in the monologue segment, he shares some thoughts on how various audio dramas build audience interaction. In the feedback segment, we hear from Christopher, Sarah, and EZ, and then Austin rejoins the episode for a post-credits, spoiler-filled chat about Lamplighter Theatre bookends and the Finnian Jones arc.

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Happy Easter! Today's episode focuses primarily on Easter-themed audio dramas. JD reviews Suddenly One Morning from Insight For Living Radio Theater and You Are There: Easter from Lamplighter Theatre as well as a micro review on the stage play C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In from Fellowship for Performing Arts. In addition to that, ATC contributor, Austin Peachey, interviews The Pond creator, Charlie Richards about the audio dramas he's worked on. And JD shares a whole passel of audio drama updates and even does a little speculating about the upcoming AIO album.

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