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This time the focus of the show is the Jonathan Park series of audio dramas. The three of us are new to this series, but we jump in and review the most recent album Jonathan Park Volume VII - The Voyage Beyond. As always, Roy brings us up to date with a newscast. And, of course, the show is sprinkled with a typical dose of humor and wisecracks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Today JD and Nicole review a children's book by comedian and speaker Ken Davis. The book is called Sheep Tales: The Bible According to the Animals Who Were There. This is a fun book to read together as a family. Nicole also share a fascinating Bookworm Fact that fits really well with the theme of family that seemed to fill today's show. JD's Bookworm Tip also fit nicely in that category. They also...

This episode picks up in the mailroom. We had so much mail last time that we couldn't get through it all. After the mail, we jump into our review of LifeHouse Theater On-The-Air's production entitled Hiding In Plain Sight. This is a great audio drama that you won't want to miss out on. Finally, we cap off the show with Roy offering up the obligatory newscast. (And a fine job he did too.) Become a...

Today, Roy delivers a stellar newscast, we review Lamplighter Theatre's stellar production, Teddy's Button, and then we head down to the mailroom to read mail from our stellar listeners. Of course that is an over-simplification of this stellar episode so you'll just have to listen to it to experience it for yourself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatr...

We return after our hiatus with (almost) a full hour of ATC goodness. Or something like that. Anyway, we give our opinions on Adventures in Odyssey Album #54 Clanging Cymbals...And the Meaning of God's Love, we share how we voted in the Album 54 Avery Awards, we tell about the forthcoming ATC Playlist (a list of essential audio dramas on a road trip), and Roy offers up an outstanding newscast. Bec...

Today's episode of Audio Theatre Central is again all play and no work as we continue to just have a good time chatting with a couple of other Adventures in Odyssey fans. Kevin McCreary of The Ceiling Fan Podcast and the Adventures in Odyssey ScoopCast and Austin Peachey from the Adventures in Odyssey Blog join us to simply talk about AIO. This episode is the second part of our conversation with K...

Today's episode of Audio Theatre Central is all play and no work. We don't review anything, we don't do a newscast; we just have a good time interviewing a couple of other Adventures in Odyssey fans. Kevin McCreary of The Ceiling Fan Podcast and the Adventures in Odyssey ScoopCast and Austin Peachey from the Adventures in Odyssey Blog join us to tell us a little about how they started in the AIO o...

On today's edition of the Audio Theatre Central podcast the guys review Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's The Secret Garden. They also play a promo that tells what is coming up in Season 3 of Lamplighter Theatre and they also give a heads-up on what you can expect in the next episode of the show as they celebrate the 1st anniversary of ATC! And as always, Roy has the latest news for us. Become a...

Today the guys introduce you to LifeHouse Theater On-The-Air, an audio drama production company that they recently discovered. They also interview Wayne Scott, the president of LifeHouse Theater, to give you some background on the company. Then JD, Roy, and Andrew share their comments and opinions on Job: A Modern Man, one of the dramas released by LifeHouse Theater. And of course, Roy has the lat...

In this episode of Bookworm Banquet podcast, JD and Nicole share a review of their first non-fiction book so far. They review Kim Meeder's book Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams. This is a book filled with stories of abused horses and broken children who interact at Kim Meeder's Ranch, Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, and the resulting healing that happens for both the horses and the...

In this episode, JD, Roy, and Andrew review Adventures in Odyssey Album 53: The Green Ring Conspiracy. They give their opinions on character development, the plot, themes, and highlights of this latest season of AIO. Prior to the review, Roy brings us up to date in the world of family audio dramas. After the discussion the guys stop by the mailroom to read some listener feedback. Become a supporte...

In today’s episode JD, Roy, and Andrew review Buried In The Snow, the final drama from Season 2 of Lamplighter Theatre. The stellar newscaster, Roy, has another stellar newscast. And then JD interviews Mark Hamby and John Fornof, the Executive Producer and Producer, for Lamplighter Theatre. They discuss the Lamplighter Guild, some of the aspects of creating an audio drama, as well as some specific...

In this episode of Audio Theatre Central, JD, Roy, and Andrew review Focus on the Family Radio Theatre’s drama Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom. This audio drama was written by Paul McCusker and was the recipient of a Peabody Award. The guys also mention a great Easter story for children called The Story of Little Tree. This musical is a fun as well as thought-provoking drama that will especially a...

This time on ATC, we discuss the first three dramas from Lamplighter Theatre’s Season 2, The Robber’s Cave, The Boy of Mount Rhigi, and The Wanderer. But first, Roy delivers his obligatory newscast. Then we share a recorded interview between John Fornof, producer for Lamplighter Theatre, and Jess Harnell, the voice of Finnian Jones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

In this episode, JD and Nicole review and discuss Karl Bacon's fantastic historical novel entitled An Eye for Glory: The Civil War Chronicles of a Citizen Soldier. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that we highly recommend. JD also speaks with the author, Karl Bacon, about his writing career, An Eye for Glory, and what may be coming next. Nicole shares another Bookworm Fact and then they respond...

In this episode, JD and Nicole discuss Lynn Austin's historical novel Though Waters Roar. While there were a few things with this book that were slight annoyances, overall it was an enjoyable read. The story spans several generations and chronicles some very pivotal events in American history. Also in this episode, Nicole has an interesting Bookworm Fact about the beloved Dr. Seuss. Download Episo...

In this introductory episode of the Bookworm Banquet podcast, we take a few moments to introduce ourselves and give you an overview of what we will cover on this show. Nicole's Bookworm Fact is about Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. JD's Bookworm Tip - www.librarything.com Get in touch with us! Email: feedback@bookwormbanquet.com  Feedback Line (text or voice): 623-688-2770 Subscribe to the sho...

Today we take a look at Focus on the Family’s production, A Soul in Torment, which is the first Father Gilbert Mystery and was just aired on stations across the country. But prior to that, Roy gives us some Top 3 updates. Then we are joined by Paul McCusker (who wrote the Father Gilbert stories) to discuss A Soul In Torment, the Father Gilbert stories in general, and Adventures in Odyssey. Then we...

In this episode we review all 12 episodes of Adventures in Odyssey’s most recent release, Album 52: Cause & Effect. But first, Roy fills us in with all the latest Top 3 news. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 audiotheatrecentral.com/contact Become a supporter of t...

Promo for the Audio Theatre Central podcast. More info at https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com. 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...

Roy brings lots of news for the Top 3 on this episode. JD, Roy, & Andrew also introduce you to the Spirit Blade Productions' drama called Pilgrim's Progress: Similitude of a Dream, which is, of course, based on the John Bunyan classic. This is the first part in a series which will cover the entire story of Pilgrim's Progress with a bit of a sci-fi twist. We also interview Paeter Frandsen, the foun...

Roy does another newscast and we review The Shepherd's Prayer, an audio drama based on the book by Richard M. Barry. This is a great Christmas story that we highly recommend. Also, JD interviews Paul McCusker and they discuss Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. And then we traipse down to the mail room to read some listener's letters. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episod...

News of the Top 3 from Roy, review of Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's dramatization of The Screwtape Letters, and a great interview with Nathan Hoobler; writer, director and producer for Adventures in Odyssey. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 audiotheatrecent...

Roy delivers a superb newscast, we review all seven productions of Season One of Lamplighter Theatre, and we have a fascinating interview with Mark Hamby, Executive Producer of Lamplighter Theatre. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com 623-688-2770 audiotheatrecentral.com/contact...

This episode is an introduction to the new Audio Theatre Central podcast. We will introduce ourselves, go over the topics we will discuss and give an overview of what you can expect from this show. 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...