Today, JD is joined by ATC contributor Austin Peachey to review album 74 of Adventures in Odyssey, titled Buckle Up! They go deep into the characters, plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. Also in the episode, JD shares a handful of audio drama updates, including the first trailer for the next Sargent Family Productions project. He also responds to feedback from Mark and shares some updates and BTS info on the Seneca Awards and why the ATC reviews have been so late recently. It's a packed episode so join the fun! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/198 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Easter is this month and Witnesses recently just wrapped up the final episode of their mini-series, The Lamb, so we thought it was the perfect time to review these episodes. ATC contributor and audio drama producer Christopher Green joins J.D. for a deep dive into these 8 episodes which tell the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection in a new way. In addition to the review, J.D. shares a bunch of exciting audio drama updates as well. Happy Easter!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/197What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Ok, it's really true that we've got a packed episode this month! We've got a bunch of audio drama updates, JD shares some potentially controversial opinions about younger writers and actors in his monologue, and he also responds to feedback from Bethany, Blake, Jeremy, and Michael. In addition to all that, JD is joined in the interview segment by Kristie Jardot, Lead Program Coordinator and Austin Peachey, Audio Content Producer with Oklahoma-based nonprofit, HeartMatters, Inc. to talk about their brand new audio drama efforts. Then after the conversation, JD reviews all 6 of the new episodes that have just been released. These are some great quality programs that you and your family will be sure to enjoy.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/196What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

JD kicks off the year with a new episode dedicated to looking at what is coming down the road this year in the world of family-friendly audio drama. There are lots of productions on the horizon that we're really excited about and we thought it was worth discussing. JD also shares some audio drama updates and addresses some feedback from Christian and an Apple Podcasts review.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/195What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

We've got a packed show for the final episode of 2023! Austin Peachey sits down with writer and voice actor, Glenn Hascall, to talk about some of his previous projects he written or acted in, his creative process, and a bit about what he's got cooking for 2024. JD shares a bunch of audio drama updates including a couple pieces of teaser audio and then he reviews the brand new release from Markiewitz Audioworks, Artaban and the Quest for the King. This is an hour-long Christmas story that we think you will really enjoy. And we've got a fun post-credits surprise for you! Don't miss our 2023 finale! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/194What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Recorded in front of live audience in The Tower Theater in Lynchburg, Virginia at Sonic-Con 2023, this episode was a lot of fun! ATC contributor Austin Peachey joins JD to host the show as they share lots of audio drama updates and address some feedback from listener Blake. They also have a great conversation with actors Andy Harvey and Daniel Cross about how they got started in audio drama, how other types of acting can translate to voice acting, and some of their most challenging roles thus far. These two talented actors also do a cold read of two short scripts to show how they approach new characters and develop the voice. You don't want to miss this show!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/193What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

JD, Dominic Treis, Josh Rodriguez, Darby Kern, Austin Peachey, and Nato Jacobson recap day 3 of Sonic-Con 2023.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/@AudioTheatreCentral/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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

JD, Dominic Treis, and Josh Rodriguez recap day 2 of Sonic-Con 2023.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/@AudioTheatreCentral/ 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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

JD, Dominic Treis, and Austin Peachey recap day 1 of Sonic-Con 2023.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/@AudioTheatreCentral/ 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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Alicia Hansen and Jonathan Cooke from Eternal Future Productions join JD to talk about the audio dramas they're working on these days. They chat a bit about Pirateers, but the conversation primarily focuses on their upcoming show, Venture, for which they reveal for the first time, the full character list for Season 1 and the actors who play each of them. Before the interview, JD shares a huge amount of audio drama updates, including events, recent releases, and upcoming productions. And lastly, JD addresses some feedback from Blake regarding hard-to-hear dialogue in audio drama.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/189What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Today is World Audio Drama Day so we've got a bonus episode for you! Matthew P. Woerner from AudioImagination77 Productions joins JD to talk about one of the most famous radio shows of all-time on the 85th anniversary of its original airing, The War of the Worlds from The Mercury Theatre on the Air. They talk about some of the behind the scenes of the broadcast, its impact on broadcast history, and some of the other work from its director, Orson Welles. And since Matthew released his latest production titled Operator today, they talk about its connection to the Orson Welles broadcast, what inspired him to write the script, working with remote actors for the first time, and more. And then we present the original 1938 broadcast for your listening enjoyment. Happy #WorldAudioDramaDay!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/188What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Another packed episode this month! Award-winning composer, John Campbell, joins JD to talk about composing scores for Adventures in Odyssey, some of his favorite characters, and a lot more! But before that, JD shares a bunch of audio drama updates and a monologue segment about the value of silence. And to wrap up the episode, JD responds to feedback from Micah and also addresses some common questions that arose from his recent episode about the Seneca Awards.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/187What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

To celebrate International Podcast Day, JD brings a special bonus episode of the podcast. He shares a few audio drama updates and then gives you a peek behind the curtain into ATC Backstage and plays two Initial Reactions Quickisodes that were recorded for Backstage pass holders. Happy Podcast Day!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/186What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

In this bonus episode, JD shares a few audio drama updates before playing the recording of the 6th ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 25, 2023. Following the broadcast replay, we get to hear the acceptance speeches from this year's winners! Don't miss it!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/185What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

JD sits down with writer/director Craig A. Hart, the founder of LRT Media, to talk about his journey into the audio drama industry. They chat about his work as a writer and producer of shows like Chapel & Squeak, The Titanic Waif, and his Sherlock Holmes series. And to wrap up the conversation, Craig shares an exclusive announcement about his upcoming partnership with Eternal Future Productions, a new audio drama series about Robin Hood. JD also shares several audio drama updates, addresses some feedback from EZ, and shares about some challenges he's facing with running the ATC Seneca Awards and asks for feedback for the future of the awards.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/184What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

Michael Schroeder joins JD for an extended review of Adventures in Odyssey album 73: 28 Hours. They break down some of the standout moments from this fast-paced collection of episodes and talk over some of the questions this arc stirred up. JD also shares a short monologue on gratitude and shares several audio drama industry updates, including a tease for what's coming in the next ATC episode. Listen in and be sure to join the conversation!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/183What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

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, EZ, Jeffery, Blake, and Thad which spur on thoughts and discussion on CCM, British accents, casting decisions, free audio drama, and what success looks like in modern audio drama.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/182What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

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 Wayfarer, the latest release from Sargent Family Productions. And to cap off the episode, JD addresses feedback from Rob and EZ. Be sure to listen to the whole episode to find out how you can get 50% off of both Sargent Family Productions releases.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/181What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

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 Director of Paws & Tales and Insight for Living Radio Theater, joins the show to talk about the history of those programs, his production process, and what the future holds for those shows. In addition to all that, JD responds to feedback from Micah and Austin. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/180What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.

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 from Christopher, Sarah, and EZ, and then Austin rejoins the episode for a post-credits, spoiler-filled chat about Lamplighter Theatre bookends and the Finnian Jones arc.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/179What 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 [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. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.