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First-time guest host John Tuttle III ( Adventures in Opinions Podcast ) joins Austin to talk about a rarely discussed topic. There are multiple episodes of Adventures in Odyssey that do not have a parental warning on them. However, there are several episodes with violence, death, or overall creepiness that got a pass. Austin and John share which intense episodes they think should be given the Dav...

PAWS AND TALES IS GOING TO GET NEW EPISODES! You read that right. Austin and Michael talk about this major news and what they hope will happen in those episodes. Plus, they review episode 19 ( Staci's Dilemma ) & episode 20 ( Blinded By The Sight ). They discuss PAT's first "split episode," if vagueness is better when it comes to CJ's sin, the Slade surprise, and if a song from one of these ep...

Austin is doing something different this year for Christmas. Listen to this BONUS to find out all about this special project! Listen to Austin's new audio drama Hear it on Dramafy Hear it in your favorite podcast app Listen to past Odyssey Geek Christmas content Top 10 Favorite Christmas Episodes Lessons Learned from Christmas Episodes

Two new guest hosts, Benjamin & Bethany Burnett, join Austin to talk about what each of them think are the funniest episodes of Adventures in Odyssey. They share their top 5 lists, plus some honorable mentions. Some choices cause surprises and all bring up a lot of fun memories. Discussion about the lack of lutefisk in audio drama and a t-shirt design brainstorming session somehow happens as w...

Austin and Michael continue their trek though Paws and Tales with this new BONUS episode. This time, they review episode 17 ( A Conscious Effort ) and episode 18 ( Tiffany Cometh ). You can look forward to hearing discussion on how hard it is to say "conscience," Timothy Owl's weird reappearance, Miss Harbor's actions towards the Rocklers, and GOOZ GETS A SOLO!!! Plus, Austin reads some feedback f...

David Hilder from the AIO Update makes his first appearance on the podcast! He joins Austin for an in-depth look at the Passages novels and audio dramas . The two discuss their favorite/least favorite books, give mini-reviews of the audio episodes, theorize how the series could be revived, and, of course, talk about whether or not Marus is real. Read David's articles about Passages ( Meanwhile, in...

It's time to talk about more Paws and Tales! In this episode, Austin and Michael review episode 14 ( The Great Go-Cart Race ) and episode 16 ( Hold the Anchovies ). You'll hear their discussion about the physics of out of control washtubs, cherry pie vs. peach cobbler, whether or not Gooz was being mean-spirited, and more! Listen to The Great Go-Cart Race Listen to the accompanying song for the ep...

No more laughing! At least, not while listening to another Try Not to Laugh challenge. Can you make it all the way through without even chuckling at these funny AIO moments? Extra kudos to you if you can remember which episodes all these clips are from! Find this TNTL challenge on the Odyssey Geek YouTube channel Watch Harlequin Theatre at Home

It's the album everyone's talking about and now that includes Austin. It's time to review Album 71: A Slippery Slope!  All 6 episodes are up for discussion: The Team Please Adjust Your Frequency Higher than Our Ways Triple-Decker Sundae Set a Watchman Worth It There's a lot of deep content to talk about, including the gray areas of the Rydell Saga, group projects with Jay, the real meaning of...

It's a very unique installment of Beyond AIO! Austin and Michael continue their trek through Paws and Tales with reviews of episode 12 ( The Honey Buzz Principle ) and episode 13 ( Snake Oil ). Disgusting food combinations, examples of excellent story structure, matters of the heart, bee jokes, and many more topics come up during their discussion.  Make sure to listen to the entire episode fo...

Beware Andromeda! Christopher Green returns to the podcast to join Austin for another fun discussion. This time, the two AIO fans talk about the beloved story arc, the Novacom Saga. The two share about their first memories of hearing the saga and the most memorable moments from it. The discussion also includes talk about loose ends from the plot, the saga's appeal to older audiences, the good and...

Austin & Michael are reviewing Paws and Tales again! This time, episode 10 ( The Lighthouse ) and episode 11 ( A Race Against Time ) are under the microscope. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to the Good Samaritan, canned wings, and false dilemmas. Along the way, you'll find discussion of Adventures in Odyssey (guess which saga) and Down Gilead Lane that will make things mor...

Austin shares some deleted audio from an upcoming episode of Beyond AIO. In it, Austin and Michael LaFaver discuss another audio drama called Down Gilead Lane . This was recorded while Michael was listening to the series for the first time. It was also a precursor to a DGL review podcast that he would start later. Listen to Michael and Ryan's new podcast Return to Gilead

It's roundtable discussion time! Josh Rodriguez joins Austin for the first time on Odyssey Geek, along with longtime guest host Michael LaFaver, to talk about some controversial subjects. Are modern episodes better or worse than older episodes? How does our different entry points to Adventures in Odyssey reflect our opinions? How does the AIO Club alter fans' perceptions? It's your chance to hear...

Austin and Michael are back to talking about Paws and Tales! This time, episodes 8 & 9   A Closer Look & God with the Wind are under the microscope. Along the way, the two hosts discuss Gooz's caper, apologetics, the first mention of Shadow Valley, and the best way to eat graham crackers. Listen to A Closer Look Listen to the accompanying song for the episode, Find Your Gift...

The podcast has hit a milestone and it's time to celebrate! Listen to find out the most-listened to episodes, a preview of future episodes, and a special opportunity for Odyssey Geek fans. See the new Odyssey Geek merch

Austin does a speed run this time to review all 12 episodes from Season 8 of the AIO Club. Along the way, he addresses the topics of the limitations of remote recording, unique story concepts, and which episodes should have had a parental warning on them. Episodes reviewed include: If I Never Told You Kopfkino - A Hare, a Hedgehog, and a Doof The Clown Hero Search for a Sunflower Hurricane Perkins...

Austin & Michael are back to conclude their review of The Dreamer's Tomb from Jonathan Park. This includes the episodes: Secret of the Nile, Parts 1 - 3 Disappearing Bones, Parts 1 - 3 The two wrap up this series (album?) with some discussion on hot air balloons in audio drama, dangerous water buffalos, and the importance of character development. Of course, there's also some references to the...

Ryan Matlock is back, and his wife Hannah is making her first appearance on Odyssey Geek! The two of them join forces with Austin to share what each of their top 5 favorite Adventures in Odyssey albums are. Surprises are in store but also discussion of the era of cassette tapes, BEAVRS as a digital assistant, and the best clothes to wear to Chick-fil-a. Plus, Ryan and Hannah talk about which...

After a long hiatus, Beyond AIO is back! This time, Austin & Michael take a break from reviewing Paws and Tales and review a different series. The two team up to talk about the first series (album?) of The New Adventures of Jonathan Park called The Dreamer's Tomb . In this first part of their conversation, they review: Digging Deeper, Parts 1 - 3 The Mysterious Statue, Parts 1 - 3 Austin grew...

Ben Kempf returns to the podcast! This time, he joins Austin for some holiday fun as they each share their top 10 favorite AIO Christmas episodes. Some are predictable but some are quite surprising! Along the way,  they discuss if a recent story arc all takes place at Christmastime, the possibilities of angels in Odyssey before Malachi, and the reason why some Christmas specials just don't wo...

This is Austin's tribute to the amazing actor known as Will Ryan. Recorded on 11/23/21 Read AIO's press release about Will's passing Watch or listen to Katie Leigh & Will Ryan's podcast

At long last, Austin returns to finish up his review of Album 70: Finding a Way with his thoughts on the last 3 episodes: The Protector The Christmas Bells Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off Austin talks about the usage of humor & heart, the power of music, and the unexpected offer given to Emily Jones. Listen to Part 1 of this review Listen to Verses in Vox's version of Christmas Bells Hear a lar...

It's another compilation of funny lines from AIO! It's also another chance to see if you can keep from laughing while listening to it. Can you do it? Listen to the first edition of this challenge series

Are you up to the challenge? Can you listen to these clips from Adventures in Odyssey episodes without laughing out loud?