Audio Theatre Central

Today JD skips the reviews and interviews to bring you a huge list of audio drama updates, including a bunch of news about upcoming Adventures in Odyssey episodes and a bit of speculation. Also he dives into a monologue about using AI chatbots and AI voices in audio drama so buckle up for this one! Then JD brings an extended feedback segment in which he addresses lots of great questions from Sarah...

Today we have a bonus episode for you! JD has a great conversation with Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions about audiobook/audio drama hybrid productions, some of the challenges he faced with his projects, and the value of writers being willing to listen to feedback and refine their manuscripts. Before Kenny joins the show, JD shares several audio drama updates and gives a micro review of...

We've got a lot of great content in this episode, including an interview, listener feedback, a monologue, and a bunch of audio drama updates. JD kicks things off with a bevy of information on industry events, recent releases, and upcoming releases as well. Then in the monologue segment, he talks about the importance of audio file metadata. After JD steps off the soapbox, David Carl, Creative Direc...

Austin Peachey joins JD for the main event this episode, which is a review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre, and there are some very opposing opinions on this near three-hour audio drama. JD also shares several exciting industry updates and then in the monologue segment, he shares some thoughts on how various audio dramas build audience interaction. In the feedback segment, we hear fro...

Happy Easter! Today's episode focuses primarily on Easter-themed audio dramas. JD reviews Suddenly One Morning from Insight For Living Radio Theater and You Are There: Easter from Lamplighter Theatre as well as a micro review on the stage play C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In from Fellowship for Performing Arts. In addition to that, ATC contributor, Austin Peachey, interviews The P...

This episode is packed with lots of family-friendly audio drama goodness! JD brings a bunch of exciting updates on upcoming releases and events. Michael Schroeder joins the show for an in depth discussion on Jonathan Park #18: The One True God. JD also addresses feedback from Jonathan, Sarah, Marshal, Judah, and Jeremy. And he shares some thoughts on distributing high quality audio drama as a podc...

We packed a lot into this episode! Austin Peachey joins JD for an in-depth review of Adventures in Odyssey 's 72nd album release, The Long Road Home, and to discuss their love of bacon, as well as theories of Eugene Meltsner's future. JD also shares a bunch of exciting audio drama updates and a short monologue on his wishes for some innovation in the industry. He also responds to feedback from Sar...

For the first episode of 2023, JD spends a few minutes recounting some of the highlights from the last year. He then shares some audio drama updates before jumping into three mini reviews. He shares his thoughts on The Little Red Hen from The Academy of Arts, A Friend from Woodgrove episode #1: “Double Date”, and "The Speckled Band" from LRT Media. And lastly, JD addresses some great listener feed...

We wrap up 2022 with a packed episode! We get to hear your submissions for your favorite Christmas audio dramas and JD interviews A Bit of Time Travel creator, Ben Kempf, about his show, his creative process, and his work on Greenhorn Tales. They also talk specifically about "The Architect", the two-part Christmas episode, which was released last year. JD also shares a bunch of updates about what...

Welcome to another packed episode of ATC! JD brings a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you informed and then JD and Roy do a deep dive into King Jack from Lamplighter Theatre. This audio drama addresses topics of anger management, bullying, humility, not seeking revenge, and more so it sparks quite a discussion. After the review, JD chats with actor Caleb Bressler, who voiced the antagonist in...

JD kicks off this episode with a whole slew of audio drama tidbits regarding AIO, Nick Guy, Lamplighter Theatre, and more. ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, joins JD in the review segment for a breakdown of Parts 1 and 2 of Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims from the Brinkman Adventures. In addition to the in-depth discussion on all aspects of this five-and-a-half-hour-long audi...

In this packed episode, JD shares a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you up to date on the latest happenings and then writer/director Ian Bultman joins the show to talk about his work on Brinkman Adventures. Ian shares some behind the scenes info on their latest release, Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims as well as a peek at some of the exciting stories that will be coming in...

Today's episode is the replay of the 5th Annual ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 26th, 2022. We are sharing this in the ATC feed for those of you who prefer to have it come down the feed to you so you don't have to go over to the awards website to play it there. We were not able to do the winners' acceptance speeches this year, but if you enjoyed that, let us know for next time! Full show n...

It's time to head back to Narnia in this episode! JD, Roy, and Andrew review The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. They jump deep into the symbolism in the story in addition to discussing the technical aspects of the audio drama adaptation. In addition to the review, JD and Austin Peachey chat for a few minutes about his latest post on the ATC blog, The Cost...

JD and ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, do a deep dive into Series #17 of the Jonathan Park program. This collection, titled No Other Gods, explores new territory for the show and the guys have a lot to say about this production. JD also shares several exciting audio drama tidbits and he also responds to some feedback from E.Z. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/168 What are...

Nathan Hoobler and Evan David from the Adventures in Odyssey team join JD for this bonus episode of the show to talk about some new developments in the world of AIO. Nathan shares some of the changes coming to the AIO website and new features for the club and Evan tells us about his transition from Base Camp Adventures to Focus and talks about the new webcomic, "Elsewhere in Odyssey". Full show no...

It's America's birthday today so we decided to talk about some of our favorite American History audio dramas to celebrate. Austin Peachey joins Andrew and JD to talk about "The Day Independence Came" from Adventures in Odyssey and a few other patriotic AIO episodes. They also talk about more American History themed productions from other series. Then JD chats with writer/director Phil Lollar to ge...

Today we revisit Sonic-Con 2021 through audio recorded at the event by JD, Josh Rodriguez, and Dominic Treis. We've got clips from several of the sessions from over the weekend and a handful of interviews JD and Josh conducted. We're joined by Kera O'Bryon, Daniel Cross, Frank Ulle, Rebekah Bradford, Evan David, and Nato Jacobson's parents. You'll have to listen in for the story behind the last on...

JD, Roy, and Andrew are doing a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey Volume #71: A Slippery Slope in this episode. We discuss all that we liked and didn't like in these six episodes and along the way we learn about one of Andrew's old nicknames. JD also shares several exciting audio drama tidbits and Andrew shares an announcement about a new project he's working on. Lots of good stuff in this epis...

The Adventum is a chronological audio dramatization of biblical stories that started a few years ago and we've been following them since the beginning so we're excited to discuss Volume 4 of that series in this episode. What are our thoughts on this 4-hour production? Listen in to find out! Also in this episode, JD brings a bunch of audio drama industry tidbits that we think you will find interest...

We're finally getting to discuss The Hidden Hand from Lamplighter Theatre so buckle up! This near 6-hour audio drama gave us lots to talk about. The majority of the episode is our review of both volumes of The Hidden Hand, but JD also shares several exciting bits of news and we address feedback from Elizabeth, Joah, and Katie-Beth. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/162 What are...

Today we present our February 2022 episode and while it may be late it's a jam-packed show! We've got an interview with Audio Bible Super Production director Krzysztof Czeczot, a discussion about our favorite Adventures in Odyssey Club episodes, and a bunch of audio drama tidbits items. We also address feedback from Darby, Makayla, Austin, Agnes, and Tim. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatre...

We're back after a few weeks of a forced break. JD, Roy, and Andrew finally jump into reviewing Radio Theatre's The Chronicles of Narnia thanks to a little nudge from listener Blake. We start off with The Magician's Nephew in this episode. JD also shares a whole bunch of audio drama tidbits and the guys address a question from listener Aaron. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/1...

JD brings an episode chock-full of updates! New releases, upcoming releases, productions in the works, and he plays the trailers for several recent releases as well. After all the exciting updates he jumps into a review of the latest release from AudioImagination77 Productions, a Christmas audio drama called "A Gift." This heartwarming holiday tale is one we're sure you'll enjoy. And finally, JD a...

Recorded before a live audience at Sonic-Con 2021, today's episode is a fun one! ADA member Josh Rodriguez co-hosts with JD and we are joined by three guests. We interview actor Nato Jacobson and talk about how he started working in the audio drama industry, some of his favorite roles, and how voice acting is different from screen acting. We also talk with Alicia Hansen and Jonathan Cooke from Ete...