Podventures in Odyssey

In this Bonus Podventure, we jam out with our delightful catspaw Lucy, who comes bearing an adjacent sort of childhood nostalgia to Odyssey. Are you prepared to hear Nathan Carlson stretch his pipes and perform every character under the sun? Then boy do we have a show for you. Together, we listened to two Jungle Jam albums, "All God's Creatures are Special" and "Cheetah Bonita Goes Solo." The first is a narrated album of music, while the second gives us a complete story along with the songs. Welcome to the jungle, kids. It's time to jam.

In this Bonus Podventure, we “open up our hearts and communicate” with our faithful catspaw James, who has been listening to Odyssey since the days of Family Portraits. Together we listened to the episode “Lights Out at Whit’s End,” a lost Officer Harley episode that includes primarily vaudeville and… rap??? Oh yes, dear listeners, it’s that episode. So put in your earbuds and open up your hearts. It’s time to communicate!

***Minor audio quality issues for the first ~9 minutes! After that it is pristine and beautiful!***

Boy, Album 12 was action-packed! Listen along as we reminisce about the highlights, share additional thoughts, and examine the original album artwork. Alternative title for this bonus episode: "Keebler Elvis."

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Room Mates” in which Bernard, pressured by the loosest of family ties, takes it upon himself to house a temporarily evicted Eugene for a week. Lifestyles differ. Personalities clash. Strong opinions lead to a literal hospitalization. You know. Room mate things. Also, a very pivotal discovery, male bonding tropes, the importance of clearly stating your needs and boundaries, and how the moon was made.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “The Star, Part Two,” in which Connie and Eugene conclude their thrilling adventure back to Bethlehem, Eugene gets locked up in a dungeon, and Connie holds a very important baby. Also, a properly calibrated camel, Biblical dating sim, and podcasters are like lizards.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “The Star, Part One,” in which Connie and Eugene return to Bethlehem (or Bethlehem-adjacent) for another Christmas Imagination Station adventure! Also, a plate of water, Spirit of the Lord by proxy, and how to hold a baby.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “East Winds Raining,” in which Connie’s uncle Joe recounts an event from his time at Pearl Harbor involving his old friend, Sam, who happened to be Japanese. Also, the Bartiest Bart that could ever Bart, linguistic fun, and when Odyssey gets a little too emotionally real.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Where’s Your Daddy?” in which Whit hires Julie Myers, an apparently single mother, to help with the Christmas rush. But Julie isn’t single. Her husband is in prison, and she and her children have had a hard time dealing with the stigma of his absence. But with a little kindness, compassion, and generosity, the gang at Whit’s End are able to help the Myers–all four of them–have a meaningful Christmas after all. Also, the interesting timing of Tom starting prison ministry, AIO’s messaging around prison, and what would happen if one of us ever said no to discussion questions.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode "A Thanksgiving Carol," in which KYDS Radio retells the Christmas Carol with a Thanksgiving twist (and several budget cuts). Also, categorizing holidays by their meal type, rated T for Turkey, and holiday mascots. It's a Thanksgiving episode, Carol.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “The Cross of Cortes, Part 2,” in which our heroes face betrayal, yet still manage to beat our villains to the treasure. Deep in a mountain cave, they reach the Cross of Cortes! But the villains aren’t far behind. Will our heroes escape with the treasure? Or will we all learn a greater lesson about greed, superstition, and misplaced hope? Also, preserving historical artifacts, educating kids on colonialism, and gushing about Eugene.