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J.D. and Austin share a few more updates from the "Making Great Audio Drama" camp from the Audio Drama Institute.The Surround BibleHeartMatters appBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

J.D. and Austin share some updates from the first few days of the Audio Drama Institute's "Making Great Audio Drama" camp in the mountains of Colorado.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

(00:00:00) The Signal-Man Review & OTR Is Still Worthwhile (00:01:27) Audio Drama Updates (00:08:06) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:26:58) Review Segment This is an abbreviated episode of the show, but J.D. still brings some audio drama updates, a monologue segment, and a review. After the updates, he shares some thoughts on the value of old-time radio, even in this era of modern audio drama. And then he reviews the latest release from Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre, an adaptation of the Charls Dickens' short story called The Signal-Man. Come join the fun! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/216 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [

(00:00:00) Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas (00:01:38) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:51) So Here’s What I’m Thinking Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few listener submissions as well. There are lots of great recommendations for your summer getaway or next family vacation. Also in this episode, J.D. shares a bunch of great audio drama updates. There are several new releases that are worth checking out. Have a great summer! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/215 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR ST

(00:00:00) Behind the Scenes of New Fantasy Audio Drama The Road to Kaeluma with Show Creators (00:00:45) Intro Notes (00:04:40) Interview Segment (00:56:50) Post-Interview Thoughts (01:01:43) Feedback Segment A new family-friendly, fantasy audio drama called The Road to Kaeluma was released today as a podcast, so we sit down with the show creators in this episode to chat about the project. Without getting into spoilers, J.D. talks with Perry Wilson and Landon Hawley about some of the inspirations for the show, the challenges they faced during production, working with John Fornof and John Campbell, and much more. Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Sara, Blake, and Jeremy. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/214 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a

(00:00:00) Sonic-Con Interviews with Timothy Gregory of Unshackled & More (00:01:00) Audio Drama Updates (00:23:49) Interview Segment (01:01:56) Feedback Segment In this episode, we present four great interviews recorded at Sonic-Con 2023. J.D. speaks with Unshackled's Timothy Gregory about his work on the show, some of the backstory of that historic program, as well as a newer project that they're now working on. They also talk about Tim's audiobook narration work. J.D. also speaks with writer and actor Colton Grellier, who was the man who came up with the idea for the Sonic-Con event. ATC contributor Austin Peachey also chats with talented voice actors Jake Phillips and Caleb Bressler about some of the projects they've worked on and their thoughts on the event. Before the interviews, J.D. shares several audio drama updates, and he caps off the episode by responding to feedback from Samuel, Robert, and Greyson. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/213 What are your thoughts on the topic

ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. to discuss Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together in this episode. They do a deep dive into these 6 episodes and share thoughts on the Rydell saga, where the Buck and Jules arc is headed, character archetypes, believable villains, and more. Also in the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from PJ, Jeremy, and Blake. But to kick things off, he shares a batch of exciting audio drama updates. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/212 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The s

Today, we're doing something a little different. Rather than doing a deep dive into a single audio drama, J.D. shares an overview and a few brief thoughts on 6 different audio dramas that are available as a podcast. Before the reviews, he also shares a good chunk of updates on some upcoming releases to be on the lookout for. To cap off the episode, J.D. responds to a bunch of feedback from the community, specifically from Camden, Michael, Rose, Jonathan, David, Blake, Bethany, Daniel, and Jane. Join us for the ride! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/211 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a productio

There are some major changes coming to Adventures in Odyssey, so we are dropping a special bonus episode to let you know what's happening. AIO is the preeminent program in this industry so not only does what they do affect the fans but can also set a precedent for other creators in the space so we felt it was important to address this right away. J.D. will go over what's changing, what's staying the same, and what it all means for us as fans of the show. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/210 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by S

Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with writer and actor Torry Martin, the man who created the character of Wooton Bassett for Adventures in Odyssey. J.D. talks with Torry about the origins of that character, how everyday life inspires stories, why it's important for great writers to not be afraid to be vulnerable, and a whole lot more! You just may learn some things about Wooton that you never knew before and you might also learn some things about yourself too. But before this interview, J.D. shares some exciting audio drama updates to keep an ear out for. Join us for this month's installment of the show and let's explore family-friendly audio drama! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/209 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you readi

Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the audio dramas he's scored in recent years such as The Victory of Joan of Arc and Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims. They also talk about how the scores for slice-of-life stories and epic historical dramas differ from each other, some of his favorite soundtracks, how the composer/sound designer relationship works for him, and a lot more. J.D. also responds to feedback from Jeremy and shares a handful of audio drama updates. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/208 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY A

In our last episode of 2024, J.D. takes a look back at some highlights from this year in terms of voice-acting gigs, top releases, and memorable moments. He also responds to feedback from Camden and Blake and shares lots of exciting audio drama updates. J.D. also takes a segment to talk about audio drama terminology beginning with the basics of this medium, in an effort to address some ongoing discussions about this topic in the industry. At the end of the episode, he shares an important message with you so stick around to the end! Merry Christmas! We'll see you again next year! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/207 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] fro

As usual, we have a jam-packed episode today. J.D. reviews two productions in this episode; the Darkness Duology from HeartMatters and The Jungle Book from Root and Twig Sounds. Two very different audio projects but both are very well done and worth talking about. J.D. also responds to feedback from Michael and Blake. But before all that, he shares a whole bunch of exciting audio drama updates to keep you up to date with all that's happening in this industry.  Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/206 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was compose

We've got a bonus episode for you today in which J.D. shares a handful of audio drama tidbits and then we dedicate the rest of the episode to chatting with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet of the Jake Muller Adventures audio drama series. J.D. talks with them about what has happened since Unidentified was released in 2019, some of the inspirations for the next releases, Blood, Undead, Engineered, and Shroud, and even a bit about Darby's and Micah's philosophy about telling great stories in the audio drama medium. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/205 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Po

Today, we are excited to introduce a new streaming platform for Christian audio drama called WindowSeat. J.D. chats with the CEO and CCO of the company about what they offer now and where the platform is heading. And after the conversation, J.D. features more information about one of the exclusive shows WindowSeat offers, a new show called Time Truck Chronicles. But before all this, J.D. shares a bunch of audio drama updates from shows like Pirateers and Nick Guy, Private Eye as well as some new programs to keep an eye (ear) out for in the future. And the episode is capped off with some feedback from Sarah and Jeremy. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/204 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episo

Today we're presenting a special episode recapping the entire weekend of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party in early August 2024. ATC contributors, Austin Peachey and Michael Schroeder joined J.D. to record daily recaps of the event. In addition to the daily recording, J.D. invited six members of the AIO fan community to share some of their favorite moments from the weekend. We hope that if you could attend, you can relive the amazing experience again with us, and if you weren't there, we hope you can get a little taste of things through this episode. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/203 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STA

Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part that the oral storytelling tradition played in his approach to writing, how the Hank the Cowdog audio drama podcast came about, and much more. In addition to the interview, J.D. shares a whole passel of audio drama updates, addresses feedback from Jeremy and Blake, and gives a monologue about audio drama as content marketing for brands. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/202 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a fu

It's the review many have been waiting for! Today J.D. and Austin do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet To Come, discussing the plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. In addition to this discussion, J.D. responds to feedback from Nato, Bethany, Rose, and David. But before all of that, he shares a bunch of audio drama updates to kick off the episode. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/201 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Su

For this milestone episode, we are thrilled to present some short conversations with several of the top creatives in the family-friendly audio drama industry; writers, composers, actors, directors, and sound designers. J.D. chats with each of them about why they love working in audio drama and then asks some fun questions to get to know these talented folks. In addition to this industry guest spectacular, J.D. is also joined on the show by nearly all of the current team of ATC contributors; Austin Peachey, Michael Schroeder, Robert Thacker, and Christopher Green to talk about how they first found ATC and got involved with the show and blog. We also get to hear some great voicemails from several members of the ATC family and J.D. kicks off the show with a special edition of Here's What I'm Thinking in which he shares some fun ATC stats and facts. Join us for all the fun in the 200th episode of Audio Theatre Central!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/200 What are your thoughts on the topics w

Today, J.D. dives into the world of medieval England with a review of the first season of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. In addition to talking about this audio drama about the legendary characters of Robin, Prince John, Marian, and Friar Tuck, J.D. also gives a monologue segment with some of his thoughts on the idea of micro audio drama. But before all that, he also shares some audio drama updates including a first airing of a teaser for an upcoming show! Join the fun! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/199 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Join our Throne room: https://throne.live/@AudioTheatreCentralRecord our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [Y