Porchlight Family Media

Audio Theatre Central

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We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support .

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Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

ATC157: Sonic-Con Daily Recap - Day 3, Sunday [Bonus Episode] 25.10.2021

JD and Josh are joined by actor Nato Jacobson to recap the final day of Sonic-Con 2021. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support . 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-...

ATC156: Sonic-Con Daily Recap - Day 2, Saturday [Bonus Episode] 24.10.2021

JD and Josh recap the second day of Sonic-Con 2021. This is recorded live with no editing so please forgive any mistakes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support . 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...

ATC155: Sonic-Con Daily Recap - Day 1, Friday [Bonus Episode] 23.10.2021

JD and Josh give a recap of the first day of Sonic-Con 2021. This is recorded live with no editing so forgive our verbal fumblings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support . 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@audiotheatrec...

ATC154: Talking Audio Drama with Writer Darby Kern 04.10.2021

With both Roy and Andrew playing hooky, JD invites Audio Drama Alliance members Jonathan Cooke and Dominic Treis to participate in the episode. Jonathan delivers a packed newscast, Dominic took over the credits for us, and JD shares several audio drama tidbits. Then writer Darby Kern joins JD to talk about some of the projects he's been working on lately and the two of them respond to some listene...

ATC153: Our Top 5 Favorite Audio Dramas of All Time 06.09.2021

Have you ever wondered what our absolute favorite audio dramas are? Well thanks to the suggestion from listener Christopher 164, we're answering that question on this episode. JD, Roy, and Andrew each share their Top 5 favorite audio dramas of all time and tell a bit about why they made the list. We also respond to questions from Jenifer and Glenn as well as share a bunch of audio drama tidbits to...

ATC152: 4th Annual Seneca Awards Replay & Winners' Speeches [Bonus Episode] 21.08.2021

In this bonus episode we share the replay of the 4th Annual ATC Seneca Awards show that was broadcast on July 30th, 2020. JD also shares a couple tidbits and then, following the awards, we get to hear acceptance speeches from this year's award winners. Congrats to all of this year's awards nominees and winners! See you again next year! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/152 What...

ATC151: Review of Dashed to Pieces from Lamplighter Theatre 02.08.2021

We're diving into a discussion on Lamplighter Theatre's Dashed to Pieces in this episode. This hour-long production created with the cooperation the Lamplighter Guild students tells a powerful story and we're excited to talk about it. We also share a whole bunch of audio drama tidbits (including announcing our new merch!) and address feedback from Ian and a listener who wished to remain anonymous....

ATC150: Review of Jonathan Park #16: Legend Unleashed & Introducing Dramafy Audio Drama Streaming Service 05.07.2021

Wise King Media's 16th series of Jonathan Park, titled Legend Unleashed, is up for review in this episode. We do a deep dive into this 12-part series with guest host, Michael Schroeder, who is filling in for Andrew. Roy brings us a newscast and JD interviews Elizabeth Hansen of a new audio drama streaming service called Dramafy. We're really excited about this platform and know you'll enjoy this i...

ATC149: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #70: Finding A Way 07.06.2021

Today we do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey album 70, Finding a Way, and boy do we have differing opinions! This is an interesting discussion about the good and the not-so-good parts of these 6 episodes and AIO fans won't want to miss this. We also address feedback from Rich and Amber and then we share a whole bunch of exciting tidbits with you. Tune in for all the fun and be sure to let us...

ATC148: Review of The Adventum Vol. 3 from Wise King Media 03.05.2021

The biblical audio drama adaptation from Wise King Media, The Adventum, is our topic of conversation today. JD, Roy, and Andrew do a deep dive into Volume 3 of this series and talk about all aspects of the production. Roy also brings a newscast, the guys discuss several audio drama tidbits, and address feedback from Ian. This is a packed episode and we hope you'll join us for the conversation. Ful...

ATC147: Interview with Patch the Pirate’s Adam Morgan & Industry Updates 05.04.2021

Today is an out of the ordinary episode, but we've still got some great content for you. Austin Peachey conducted a fantastic interview with Adam Morgan, President of Majesty Music, the organization behind the long-running audio drama, Patch the Pirate. Adam shares how he first got involved with the show, some of his favorite characters, how he ended up marrying "Patch's" daughter, and lots more....

ATC146: Interview with Will Ryan and Katie Leigh, the voices of Eugene and Connie 01.03.2021

Today we are thrilled to have the amazing voice actors Katie Leigh and Will Ryan as our guests on the show. As you likely know, they play Connie Kendall and Eugene Meltsner on Adventures in Odyssey. We chat with them about their AIO characters, some of the interesting folks they know in the voiceover industry, and even about Old Time Radio. We also do a Lightning Round of questions to get to know...

ATC145: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #69: Best Kept Secrets 01.02.2021

Today we're back with another review. This time we're talking about Adventures in Odyssey album #69: Best Kept Secrets; the album that has caused the biggest stir in the fan community in quite some time. We jump right into the middle of the controversy. We also have a newscast and a couple of Tidbits to go over. We also address feedback from Dominic, Samuel, D.D., and Jonathan. Full show notes at...

ATC144: Review of Jonathan Park #15: The Defining Moment 04.01.2021

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! We do a deep dive into Series 15 of the Jonathan Park audio drama program titled The Defining Moment. In addition to this review, we also chat briefly about a few audio drama tidbits and we address some feedback from Wyatt, Kinzey, and John. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/144 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this epis...

ATC143: Review of Brinkman Adventures Season 8: The Wild Way & Interview with Base Camp Adventures Creative Director, Evan David 07.12.2020

Our final episode of 2020 is a packed one! We bring a huge newscast with some exciting happenings, a review of Season 8 of the Brinkman Adventures, and some great feedback from Ian, Malachi, E.Z., Joah, and Austin. Speaking of Austin, he also conducts a fantastic interview with Evan David, the Creative Director of the Base Camp Adventures series. In the midst of all this we manage to mention flame...

ATC142: Recap of Sonic-Con 2020 [Bonus Episode] 30.11.2020

Sonic-Con 2020 was an absolutely amazing event that we were thrilled to be a part of. So in this (very different) episode of the podcast we are going to take you to the world's first family-friendly audio theatre convention. JD and Michael share their thoughts and highlights from the event along with snippets from various sessions, interviews with other convention attendees, and more! Full show no...

ATC141: Interview with Cindy Finley from RiverCross - Live from Sonic-Con 2020 02.11.2020

Recorded in front of a live audience at Sonic-Con 2020, this episode is a first in many ways. Our first live show, our first time at Sonic-Con, and the first time for Michael Schroeder to guest host the show with JD. In the episode we share a gigantic newscast with all the latest happenings in the space and then we welcome Executive Director of RiverCross, Cindy Finley, to the show to talk about t...

ATC140: Interview with Voice of Princess Leia, Ann Sachs [#WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus Episode] 30.10.2020

It's World Audio Drama Day so lets celebrate with a bonus episode! JD brings a solo episode with a newscast and an interview with Ann Sachs, the voice of Princess Leia in the NPR radio adaptations of the Star Wars trilogy. Ann shares how she got involved, some experiences from the studio, and thoughts on the value of a great director for a project of this scale. Full show notes at http://www.audio...

ATC139: 10th Birthday Celebration & Review of AIO #68: Out of the Blue 05.10.2020

Buckle up for a long ride! Today we're celebrating the 10th birthday of Audio Theatre Central! We also review Album 68 of Adventures in Odyssey and we even have some disagreements about this album. We share several interesting audio drama tidbits and address some feedback from E.Z., Nathan, and Dominic. And on top of all that, we decided to do a bunch of giveaways so be sure to listen in! Full sho...

ATC138: Review of The Legend of Quetzalcoatl & Chad Reisser Interview 07.09.2020

We've got a packed episode today! JD and Roy go over a bunch of exciting audio drama tidbits first of all. Then they review The Legend of Quetzalcoatl from the series called Tales from Davy Jones Locker. This is a really interesting audio drama production that was brought to our attention by listener Samuel. And if all that wasn't enough, Chad Reisser, voice of Monty Whittaker on Adventures in Ody...

ATC137: Tidbits and Top 5 AIO Multi-Part Episodes of the Last Decade 03.08.2020

JD is flying solo today...sort of. He shares several Audio Drama Tidbits regarding Hold Esther, Lifeline Audio Dramas, Adventures in Odyssey, and Eternal Future Productions. And then JD shares a pre-recorded segment in which JD, Roy, and Andrew discuss their picks for the Top 5 Multi-part AIO Episodes of the Last Decade. He also shares some feedback from a listener in Australia. Full show notes at...

ATC136: 3rd Annual ATC Seneca Awards Broadcast [Bonus Episode] 02.08.2020

If you missed the broadcast for the 3rd Annual ATC Seneca Awards on July 24th, we are sharing it here in the ATC feed so you can hear the great speeches and other fun segments. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/136 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....

ATC135: Review of Unsinkable from the AIO Club and Behind the Scenes of the ATC Seneca Awards 06.07.2020

Roy returns to the show today and joins us for our first ever review of an Adventures In Odyssey Club episode. We discuss the two-part story, Unsinkable, written by Kathy Buchanan. We also share some behind the scenes information on the ATC Seneca Awards. We talk about how it started, why we are doing it, and ask for some feedback on the awards going forward. We also have a few tidbits to share an...

ATC134: Chris Anthony Lansdowne Interview & Top 5 Mistakes Indie Audio Drama Producers Make 01.06.2020

This is a fun, informative, and extra-long episode. We are thrilled to be joined on the show by voice actress Chris Anthony Lansdowne. We chat with her about getting into voiceover, her experiences as the voice of Barbie, tips for creating character voices, her love of working on Adventures in Odyssey, the recent resurfacing of Madge and Guy on AIO, and much more. Also in this episode, Christopher...

ATC133: Review of Jonathan Park #14: The Greatest Power 04.05.2020

We're talking about Series 14 of the Jonathan Park audio drama titled The Greatest Power in this episode. Austin Peachey fills in for Roy again and we do a deep dive into this 12-episode set of action-packed adventures in which the Parks and Brenans travel around the globe chasing Dr. X. We also have a few tidbits to share, JD tackles the newscast in Roy's absence, and we address feedback from Joh...

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