The series is set in the fictional town of Odyssey. In 2005, the show's daily audience averaged around 1.2 million within North America. The Odyssey radio series also includes several spin-off items, including a home-video series, several computer games, and books. The series first aired on November 21, 1987 as a 13-episode pilot called Family Portraits and has almost 900 episodes to date. You can listen to free episodes of Adventures in Odyssey every day on the Keys for Kids Radio live stream at 12 noon EST, 8 pm EST, and 4 am EST.Īdventures in Odyssey ( AIO), or simply Odyssey, is an Evangelical Christian radio drama and comedy series created and produced by Focus on the Family for kids. So dust off your imagination and join the kids in Odyssey for inspiring adventures that are flat-out fun! She lives in mortal fear of longboards and enjoys reading comics, writing fiction and experiencing deep emotions about teenage mutant turtles.Adventures in Odyssey presents original audio stories brought to life by actors who make you feel like part of the experience. Sophia Monastra is a freshman Environmental Science major and writer for Cedars’ Arts and Entertainment section. “28 Hours” is now streaming on the AIO Club and is available from Focus on the Family. While I wouldn’t recommend it for people who are less familiar with or just starting the series, if you used to listen to Adventures in Odyssey, “28 Hours ” is a worthy storyline to pick up. While this means they can produce two albums a year, it can hinder longer story development.ĭespite my mild issue with the ending, I highly enjoyed this album. This could be a result of Adventures in Odyssey’s push towards six-episode albums. Granted, an episode titled “Final Minutes” won’t be a long conclusion, but the ending’s cyclical nature seems a bit too mundane for all the stunning, world-changing revelations uncovered. My main complaint is that the conclusion is a bit too easily wrapped up. A plotline that has been left hanging since 2002 is woven back into Odyssey lore and promises to continue into future albums. Speaking of sinister plots, this album ties back to Adventures in Odyssey’s fan-favorite “Novacom” saga, a multi-album, 28-part thriller that quickly. Connie Kendall (Katie Leigh) brings a layman’s perspective and completely reasonable freakout to an otherwise complicated internationally-reaching sinister plot. John Avery Whittaker (Andre Stojka) serves as the spiritual anchor and voice of reason, providing a familiar presence to the turmoil. Jason Whittaker (Townsend Coleman) switches from lighthearted scenes and cocky humor to horror to steadfast resolve. TV station manager Sky Feldstein (Lana Mckissack), who has previously had a relatively minor role, shines in this story.Įven with a large number of new characters, old favorites still carry the plot. Lily Graham (Kay Bess), introduced during “The Green RingConspiracy,” ties into the story’s governmental intrigue seamlessly, making her seem more embedded in the narrative than ever before. Jillian Marshall (played by Monica Padilla), Connie’s ditzy roommate and Jason’s chronically irresponsible employee, is woven into the plot with a satisfying payoff. By focusing on the story and characters, Buchanan ties each episode to themes of discernment, truth and trust.Īnother thing I admire is the integration of new characters into the story. “Adventures in Odyssey” has had a long history of creating quality faith-based stories without coming across as overly preachy, and this album is no exception. Despite being only six episodes, the album feels well-paced, with snappy revelations and constant suspense. The story’s plot is tightly connected, every major element is foreshadowed and the listener is rewarded for listening in sequence. Writer Kathy Buchanan’s skills shine in the six-episode album. This sets off a chain of events including the kidnapping of resident ex-spy Jason Whittaker, the revelation of another NSA agent lurking in Odyssey, a sinister plot with global consequences and some nuclear submarines. It’s a normal day in the semi-normal small town of Odyssey until someone breaks into the local antique shop, Triple J Antiques. I only reap the benefits of her AIO Club account, one of which is access to the latest album, ‘ 28 Hours.’ Despite this album being written for a younger audience, I found much to enjoy from it. I am not the “Adventures in Odyssey” fanatic of my household.
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