Austin shares another special AIO-inspired audio drama that he produced over 7 years ago.

Summary:

Five Adventures in Odyssey fans became fanatics. They joined Odyssey Addicts Anonymous, a support group, to deal with their addictions. This is their story.

Music: "Anguish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Austin shares a special AIO-inspired audio drama that he produced over 10 years ago.

Summary:

Two die-hard Odyssey fans go on their first date together. Is it a match made in heaven?

You’re about to embark upon an epic journey. For the first time ever, Austin is joined by both Michael LaFaver AND Ryan Matlock to team up to host an Odyssey Geek episode…together! The three veteran podcasters share what their top 5 favorite Adventures in Odyssey Bible episodes are.

Along the way, they discuss what counts as a Bible episode and the difference between good and bad Biblical fiction. Childhood memories, story immersion examples, rabbit goof trails, and the Imagination Station running on Windows also come up as well in this longest Odyssey Geek episode to date!

Austin and Michael finished reviewing Season 1 of Paws and Tales on the most recent Beyond AIO episode. What's going to happen next? Austin gives an update on that BONUS episodes series and what listeners can look forward to hearing very soon!

Stop chuckling and start being serious! It's time to see if you can keep from laughing while listening to more hilarious clips from Adventures in Odyssey episodes.

Some audio clips from other AIO media was included this time so be prepared for some surprises! Can you name where all these clips came from?

It’s the longest episode of Beyond AIO ever and for good reason! Austin and Michael are wrapping up their discussion of Paws and Tales: Season 1 this time. Two very important episodes in the series are being reviewed: episode 27 (The Gift) and episode 28 (Goliath). Secrets are finally revealed about CJ’s bad eye and PawPaw Chuck’s shadowy past. Austin and Michael discuss the introduction of Hugh’s gang, some brilliant storytelling devices, the importance of not leaving audiences wanting too much more, and the absence of Gooz’s kazoo.

Not only that, some Paws and Tales news is shared and the hosts take a look back on the highs and lows from PAT’s first season. You don’t want to miss this jam packed, record breaking BONUS episode!

For the first time on Odyssey Geek, someone who's worked on Adventures in Odyssey is a guest host! Aaron Fullan joins the podcast to talk about all things music. Austin interviews Aaron and finds out how he started writing music and how he got his first gig on AIO.

Both of them also share what their top 5 favorite musical scores from Odyssey episodes are. How music evokes emotions, what makes a good episode score, the influence of John Campbell, character themes, and much more are all a part of this musical discussion.

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It's the third Odyssey Geek holiday special! This time, this episode is celebrating the USA's Independence Day.

Austin does another listen along commentary of an episode of Adventures in Odyssey: By Dawn's Early Light. He discusses the pacing of the story, acting highlights, the pre-Arthur Dent muffin line, and much more!

Grab your own copy of the episode and listen along!

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Did you know there are tons of audio dramas other than just Adventures in Odyssey? Well, you’ll know many of them by the time this episode is over! JD Sutter from Audio Theatre Central joins the podcast again to talk about this topic.

First, Austin and JD talk about why they think some people don't listen to more than just AIO and also debunk some misconceptions that AIO fans may have about trying something new.

Then, they give a detailed list of other audio dramas AIO fans will enjoy. The two audio drama nerds share some mini reviews and some good starting points for new listeners. There are many Odyssey connections that can be found in several of those shows and JD and Austin bring those up as well.

FOR THE HISTORY BUFFS

The Extraordinary Adventures of GA Henty

Your Story Hour

Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims Part 1 and Part 2

Twice Free: Amanda Smith

The Reverend Spy

AIR Theatre

Hiding In Plain Sight

FOR THE MYSTERY SOLVERS

Shadows and Daylight

Nick Guy, Private Eye

Red Rock Mysteries

Last Chance Detectives

Father Gilbert Mysteries

Rick Wraith, Christian Detective

FOR THE MUSICAL FANS

Professor Boggs

The Little Red Hen

Patch the Pirate

FOR THE BIBLE LOVERS

The Adventum

Witnesses

David, A Man of Passion and Destiny, Part 1 and Part 2

Suddenly One Morning

A Bethlehem Christmas

Titus: A Comrade of the Cross

The Luke Reports - The Life of Jesus

The Most Important Passover

FOR CLASSIC LITERATURE NERDS

Oliver Twist

Lamplighter Theatre

Ben-Hur

LifeHouse Theater On-the-Air

Jekyll & Hyde

FOR ADRENALINE AFICIONADOS

Jonathan Park

Jake Muller Adventures

Left Behind and Left Behind - The Kids

Ranger Bill

FOR THE EVERYDAY ADVENTURERS

Kids Corner - Liz and Friends

Paws and Tales

Base Camp Adventures

Down Gilead Lane

Discovery Mountain

The Brinkman Adventures

Sugar Creek Gang

The Pond

Jungle Jam

FOR FANTASY FANS

The Chronicles of Narnia

Sir Knight of the Splendid Way

Giant Killer

The Lord of the Rings

The Legend of Quetzalcoatl

A Bit of Time Travel

The Encounter

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It’s the penultimate recording session of Austin and Michael’s reviews for Paws and Tales: Season 1! That means episode 24 (If the Tooth Be Known) and episode 25 (The Grecian Urn) are up for discussion. The good and the bad of both episodes are brought up by the hosts, along with ponderings about dealing with stage fright, Ned’s continued misbehavior, and what in the world is powdered glibet?!?