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The Seneca Awards broadcast was on Friday, July 26, 2019. For those who missed it, we are sharing the replay on this episode. In addition to the awards, the show features guest presenters, Phil Lollar and Dave Arnold. We also shared two comedy skits from Sam Suksiri and his team, Andrew features Parley Baer in his OTR segment, and we share a tribute reel in honor of Jim Custer.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/121feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

It's time to review another Adventures in Odyssey album! This time we talk about Album 66: Trial By Fire and be forewarned, there are spoilers! We also have some feedback from Marcel, Roy has an epically long newscast, we give you a peek at the latest Backstage content, and in the midst of it all, somehow old-time radio and the Grand Canyon get brought up too. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/120feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Today we review For The Temple from Heirloom Audio's Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series. This is a fabulous, high-quality audio drama that we highly recommend. JD also reviews a stage version of The Screwtape Letters and compares and contrasts it with the Radio Theatre adaptation. Roy brings a newscast, we address feedback from Bob, Jaxon, Garrett, Gabe, and Dominic, and in the midst of it all is lots of laughter and references to European vacations. Don't miss this episode!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/119feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Wise King Media released their third Jonathan Park series pack called Pursuit of Destiny. We review these 12 episodes which were extremely well-produced and well-acted. We also respond to feedback from Kathy Buchanan, Roy has a massive newscast, and we announce the launch of ATC Backstage. We also manage to talk about Dairy Queen, mini golf, and other random stuff so don't miss it!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/118feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Happy April Fool's Day! We have a gift for you that's no joke! It's a jam-packed episode of audio drama goodness. We have a review of Season 7 of the Brinkman Adventures called "The Rescued". This season contained some of our favorite Brinkman episodes yet. We also have an interview with the creator of Witnesses, Tracy Van Dolder, we share a sample of the content from ATC Backstage, and we respond to feedback from Michael, Gabe, and Kevin. Roy even has a newscast and we somehow manage to talk about Oreos, babysitting, and bratwurst. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/117feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Wise King Media, producers of Jonathan Park, released Volume 1 of The Adventum in Fall 2018. The Adventum is a biblical epic audio dramatization and this first volume begins with the book of Genesis. In addition to reviewing this audio drama, Roy delivers a newscast, we share some news about Audio Theatre Central Backstage, and we also respond to listener feedback from Amber, Samuel, and Micah.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/116feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

In this jam-packed episode, we have a review of Adventures in Odyssey Vol. 65: Expect the Unexpected. We dive deep into this album and discuss the characters, plots, and more. Also in this episode is an interview with Boyd Barrett, the creator of the biblical audio drama, Come And See, Roy has a newscast, JD shares some tidbits, and we have feedback (and some mail!) from Austin, Lee, and Josh.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/115feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

To kick off 2019, we review one of the best releases of 2018, The Treasure of the Secret Cove from Lamplighter Theatre. This was an extremely high-quality, well-produced audio drama that rapidly became a favorite of all three hosts. There is no newscast in this episode though we do share a couple of audio drama tidbits and then we spend quite some time responding to Dominic's question about where to start listening to AIO.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/114feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

It's Christmas time! So we feature a Christmas audio drama that we just recently discovered. It's called Hurry! Hurry! It's Almost Christmas! and is a co-production of Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre and The First Noelle Productions. It's a great Christmas comedy that you're sure to enjoy. We also respond to feedback from Micah, Roy delivers a mega newscast, and we talk about some of our all-time favorite Christmas audio dramas.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/113feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Heirloom Audio is back with another production in their Extraordinary Adventures of G.A. Henty series. This time we review St. Bartholomew's Eve, a story of the French Reformation. We also address feedback from John, Victor, Jaxon, and Will. And Roy delivers the newscast full of interesting things going on in the world of audio drama.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/112feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

It's a bonus episode to celebrate World Audio Drama Day! ATC contributor Austin Peachey brings an interview with the creator of the Nick Guy audio drama series, Frank Ulle. We get some feedback from Michael B. and we address some great discussion questions submitted by listeners. And we tell you how you could own Francis Drake's island.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/111feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

A packed episode! We've got a review of album 64 of Adventures in Odyssey, Under the Surface and then we are joined in the studio by AIO co-creator, Phil Lollar. We talk with Phil about why Connie has not progressed more in life, the AIO guides, some BTS info on the two-part AIO episode, David and Absalom, Iliad House, the Blackgaard Chronicles book series, the Young Whit book series, and a whole lot more. We also have an opportunity for you to win a copy of the first Young Whit book.Full show notes at www.audiotheatrecentral.com/110Get in touch!feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-277

Lamplighter Theatre is back with another high-quality audio drama production, their second recorded at the Lamplighter studio in New York. We thoroughly enjoyed this audio drama and we review it in today's episode. Also in this episode, Roy delivers a newscast, JD brings some audio drama tidbits, and we respond to feedback from Austin and Jeremiah. And if you care to hang around after the credits, you'll hear some talk about fish and chips and more randomness. Listen at your own risk.Full show notes at www.audiotheatrecentral.com/109Get in touch!feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Wise King Media released their second series of the new Jonathan Park Adventures entitled Call of the Exodus in late 2017 and we are reviewing these 12 episodes in this edition of the podcast. In addition to the JP discussion, Roy delivers his longest newscast ever! We also respond to feedback from Lee and Austin. It's another ATC episode of fun-filled audio drama goodness!Full show notes: https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/108Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.comGive us a call or text 623-688-2770

The Brinkman Adventures are back with Season 6. The six-episode season is called Underground Rising and we heartily recommend you give it a listen. We discuss this release in today's episode and we also address feedback from Tom, Jeremiah, and Michael. But before all that, Roy delivers his customary newscast.Full show notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/107Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.comGive us a call or text 623-688-2770

Heirloom Audio's adaptation of G.A. Henty's Wulf The Saxon is the topic of conversation today. We share our thoughts on this audio drama, Roy delivers a newscast, we share a huge announcement, and we respond to feedback from Garrett, John, Rachel, and Noah. The feedback segment, as always, gets us talking about AIO. Don't miss this episode!Full show notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/106Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.comGive us a call or text 623-688-2770

It's Odyssey time! We talk in-depth about AIO album 63 "Up in the Air" in today's show. We discuss the highs and lows of this album, share our favorite moments, and muse about why none of us are overly thrilled about the character of Buddy. Roy is hosting remotely from northwestern Arizona, but he still manages to bring a newscast. We react to feedback from Noah, Sarah Grace, and Amber which sparks more AIO talk. And finally, we share the trailer for Darby Kern's upcoming new audio drama The Jake Muller Adventures.Full show notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/105

The Giant Killer is a fantastic allegorical audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre and we are happy to review it in this episode. The team did a bang-up job on this production. Roy also delivers a newscast and we address some feedback from Lee and Angie. Lee's question sparks a fun AIO tangent. And to top off the show, we all share what we've been listening to lately.Full Show Notes: http://audiotheatrecentral.com/104email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.comgive us a call or text 623-688-2770

An interview and a review in one episode! Today we review Heirloom Audio's Captain Bayley's Heir and then we're joined by sound designer, Rob Jorgensen, to talk about the work he did on this audio drama. We chat about some of the musical elements Rob worked on, binaural audio, finding an item on Craigslist that was "sound effects gold", and a whole lot more. We also have some interesting audio drama tidbits, some feedback from Angela, Michael, and Amber. And Roy kicks things off with a newscast.Full Show notes: audiotheatrecentral.com/103Get in touch with us - audiotheatrecentral.com/contactfeedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Today we dive into a review of Jonathan Park: The Dreamer's Tomb. This is the first collection of 12 episodes released since the restructuring of the Jonathan Park team. In addition to the review, we also have lots of great audio drama tidbits, Roy has a packed newscast, and we have some feedback from Amber, Darby, and Noah. And thanks to Lee for reading the credits in this episode.