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Audio Theatre Central
by Porchlight Family Media
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.
Episodes
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Mini Update & Happy Podcast Day
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 [email protected] or give us a call…
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Ask Me Anything #1 with Your Host, J.D. Sutter
(00:00:00) Ask Me Anything #1 with Your Host, J.D. Sutter (00:00:52) Audio Drama Updates (00:06:11) Ask Me Anything (01:04:18) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) For the first time in quite a while, the ATC host, J.D. Sutter, sits down and spends a full episode answering your questions. In...
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Sonic-Con 2026 Day 3 Recap
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 3 of Sonic-Con 2026. 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?...
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Sonic-Con 2026 Day 2 Recap
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 2 of Sonic-Con 2026. 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?...
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Sonic-Con 2026 Day 1 Recap
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap the first day of Sonic-Con 2026. 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...
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2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi
(00:00:00) 2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi (00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates (00:06:31) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:16:50) Review #1: Peter Pan (00:37:25) Review #2: Heidi (00:51:09) Feedback Segment Today on ATC, J.D. reviews two wonderful classic...
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The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin
(00:00:00) The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin (00:00:54) Intro Announcement (00:02:16) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:12) Interview Segment In this month's episode, J.D. sits down with actress and writer Bethany Baldwin for an in-depth conversation about her work in the family-friendly…
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Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood
(00:00:00) Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood (00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates (00:09:10) Review Segment (01:31:39) Feedback Segment Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second volume in the Jake Muller Adventures series titled...
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective
(00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective (00:02:44) Audio Drama Updates (00:09:17) Review Segment (01:31:41) Feedback Segment We're back with another Adventures in Odyssey album review! Austin Peachey joins J.D. to do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New...
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New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More
(00:00:00) New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More (00:01:29) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:54) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:30:00) Interview: Madaline Ware (00:50:01) Feedback Segment We're covering a whole lot of Adventures in Odyssey topics in today's…
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Developing a New Series, Indie Audio Drama Trends & More with Christopher Green
(00:00:00) Developing a New Series, Indie Audio Drama Trends & More with Christopher Green (00:01:19) Audio Drama Updates (00:05:21) Discussion (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (01:11:18) Feedback Segment In our first episode of the new year, J.D. and ATC Contributor Christopher Green have a...
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AIR Theatre, AIO, and More with Writer Paul McCusker
(00:00:00) AIR Theatre, AIO, and More with Writer Paul McCusker (00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates (00:17:54) Interview Segment Renowned audio drama scriptwriter and director, Paul McCusker, joins the podcast today for an in-depth conversation with J.D. about Augustine Institute Radio Theatre and a…
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Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode]
(00:00:00) Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode] (00:00:51) Audio Drama Updates (00:02:25) Interview Segment (00:30:35) Feedback Segment In this bonus episode, Austin Peachey sits down with actor Ian Lahlum to talk about his work as an actor on the stage and behind the...
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Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre
(00:00:00) Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre (00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates (00:20:22) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:42:48) Review Segment (01:57:02) Feedback Segment Today, Michael and J.D. do a deep dive into the latest release from Augustine Institute Radio...
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Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters
(00:00:00) Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters (00:02:10) Audio Drama Updates (00:22:17) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:32:54) Interview (01:02:15) Community Feedback Today's episode has everything: some exciting audio drama updates, feedback from...
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Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2
(00:00:00) Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2 (00:01:09) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:51) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:23:18) Review Segment (00:56:28) Feedback Segment The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode,...
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"Making Great Audio Drama" Camp - Update 2
J.D. and Austin share a few more updates from the "Making Great Audio Drama" camp from the Audio Drama Institute. The Surround Bible HeartMatters app Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. What are your thoughts on the topics…
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"Making Great Audio Drama" Camp - Update 1
J.D. and Austin share some updates from the first few days of the Audio Drama Institute's "Making Great Audio Drama" camp in the mountains of Colorado. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. What are your thoughts on the topics...
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The Signal-Man Review & OTR Is Still Worthwhile
(00:00:00) The Signal-Man Review & OTR Is Still Worthwhile (00:01:27) Audio Drama Updates (00:08:06) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:26:58) Review Segment This is an abbreviated episode of the show, but J.D. still brings some audio drama updates, a monologue segment, and a review.…
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Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas
(00:00:00) Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas (00:01:38) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:51) So Here’s What I’m Thinking Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few…
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Behind the Scenes of New Fantasy Audio Drama The Road to Kaeluma with Show Creators
(00:00:00) Behind the Scenes of New Fantasy Audio Drama The Road to Kaeluma with Show Creators (00:00:45) Intro Notes (00:04:40) Interview Segment (00:56:50) Post-Interview Thoughts (01:01:43) Feedback Segment A new family-friendly, fantasy audio drama called The Road to Kaeluma was released…
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Sonic-Con Interviews with Timothy Gregory of Unshackled & More
(00:00:00) Sonic-Con Interviews with Timothy Gregory of Unshackled & More (00:01:00) Audio Drama Updates (00:23:49) Interview Segment (01:01:56) Feedback Segment In this episode, we present four great interviews recorded at Sonic-Con 2023. J.D. speaks with Unshackled's Timothy Gregory about his...
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together
(00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together (00:00:54) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:35) Review Segment (01:46:53) Feedback Segment ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. to discuss Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together in this episode. They do a deep dive into these…
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6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like
(00:00:00) 6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like (00:01:34) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:11) Review: 6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like (00:36:23) Feedback Today, we're doing something a little different. Rather than doing a deep dive into a single audio drama, J.D. shares an overview and a few…
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Huge Changes to Adventures in Odyssey [Bonus Episode]
(00:00:00) Huge Changes to Adventures in Odyssey [Bonus Episode] (00:01:09) What’s changing (00:06:44) What’s staying the same (00:11:57) What this means for the AIO team, fans, and other creators There are some major changes coming to Adventures in Odyssey, so we are dropping a special bonus...
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Using Humor and Everyday Life to Inspire Stories with Torry Martin
(00:00:00) Using Humor and Everyday Life to Inspire Stories with Torry Martin (00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates (00:12:16) Torry Martin Interview Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with writer and actor Torry Martin, the man who created the character of Wooton Bassett for Adventures...
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Interview with Composer Jared DePasquale & Upcoming 2025 Releases
(00:00:00) Interview with Composer Jared DePasquale & Upcoming 2025 Releases (00:01:43) Feedback (00:04:56) Audio Drama Updates (00:13:20) Interview w Jared DePasquale Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the...
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2024 Retrospective & Audio Drama Terminology
(00:00:00) 2024 Retrospective & Audio Drama Terminology (00:01:13) Audio Drama Updates (00:13:37) Monologue #1: Audio Drama Terminology (00:36:42) Feedback (00:49:02) Monologue #2: 2024 Retrospective (01:09:24) A Message from JD In our last episode of 2024, J.D. takes a look back at some…
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Reviews of Darkness Duology from HeartMatters & The Jungle Book from Root and Twig
(00:00:00) Reviews of Darkness Duology from HeartMatters & The Jungle Book from Root and Twig (00:01:59) Audio Drama Updates (00:18:44) Darkness Duology Review (00:39:33) The Jungle Book Review (00:59:46) Feedback As usual, we have a jam-packed episode today. J.D. reviews two productions in this...
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Backstory of the New Jake Muller Adventures with Darby Kern & Micah Touchet
(00:00:00) Backstory of the New Jake Muller Adventures with Darby Kern & Micah Touchet (00:01:17) Audio Drama Updates (00:12:09) Interview Segment We've got a bonus episode for you today in which J.D. shares a handful of audio drama tidbits and then we dedicate the rest of the episode to chatting...
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Introducing WindowSeat, the Christian Audio Drama App
Today, we are excited to introduce a new streaming platform for Christian audio drama called WindowSeat. J.D. chats with the CEO and CCO of the company about what they offer now and where the platform is heading. And after the conversation, J.D. features more information about one of the…
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Recap of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party
Today we're presenting a special episode recapping the entire weekend of Adventures in Odyssey's One Grand Party in early August 2024. ATC contributors, Austin Peachey and Michael Schroeder joined J.D. to record daily recaps of the event. In addition to the daily recording, J.D. invited six…
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Oral Storytelling & More with Hank the Cowdog Creator, John R. Erickson
Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part...
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet to Come
It's the review many have been waiting for! Today J.D. and Austin do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet To Come, discussing the plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. In addition to this discussion, J.D. responds to feedback from Nato, Bethany,...
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Milestone Celebration with Industry Guests, the ATC Team & You!
For this milestone episode, we are thrilled to present some short conversations with several of the top creatives in the family-friendly audio drama industry; writers, composers, actors, directors, and sound designers. J.D. chats with each of them about why they love working in audio drama and…
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Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 1
Today, J.D. dives into the world of medieval England with a review of the first season of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. In addition to talking about this audio drama about the legendary characters of Robin, Prince John, Marian, and Friar Tuck, J.D.…
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #74: Buckle Up!
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...
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Review of The Lamb from Witnesses
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...
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HeartMatters Audio Drama Review & Producers Interview
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...
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Looking at the Year Ahead in Audio Drama
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...
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Interview with Writer Glenn Hascall & Review of Artaban and the Quest for the King
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...
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Live at Sonic-Con '23 with Actors Daniel Cross & Andy Harvey
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...
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Sonic-Con 2023 Day 3 Recap
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 [email protected] or give us a…
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Sonic-Con 2023 Day 2 Recap
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 [email protected] or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Join our Throne...
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Sonic-Con 2023 Day 1 Recap
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 [email protected] or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Join our Throne...
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“Venture” Cast Reveal with Alicia and Jonathan of Eternal Future Productions
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...
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“The War of the Worlds” and “Operator” with Matthew P. Woerner | #WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus Episode
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...
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Scoring Adventures in Odyssey with Composer John Campbell
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…
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Exclusive ATC Backstage Initial Reactions | #PodcastDay Bonus
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…
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The 6th ATC Seneca Awards Replay & Winners’ Speeches
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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,...
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