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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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 this AMA segment, he talks about favorite OTR shows and AIO characters, what started his love for audio drama, top releases from the last 5 years, adapting books into audio drama, and a lot more! He also shares some great audio drama updates. And to cap off the episode, he shares some serious updates in the monologue segment about what's been going on behind the scenes at ATC.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/233 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

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? 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. 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 [email protected].

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? 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. 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 [email protected].

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 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. 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 [email protected].

(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 literature adaptations from BBC Radio, Peter Pan and Heidi. He goes over these two audio dramas in detail, covering the cast and crew, acting, and production values of these shows produced in 1995. Also in the episode, J.D. shares thoughts on getting cast and crew names correct in the monologue segment, he responds to feedback from Tim and Jeremy, and kicks off the whole episode with a few audio drama updates.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/229 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 audio drama industry. They talk about how she first got interested in audio drama and acting, some of her favorite shows, some helpful tips for voice actors, and much more. Also, J.D. shares some audio drama updates to kick things off.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/228 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 Blood. This is a very high-quality, feature-length audio drama for older listeners. Before the review, J.D. shares a bunch of audio drama updates, including upcoming shows and recent releases. And to wrap up the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Abi and Greyson.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/227 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 Perspective, and they thoroughly discuss what they did and didn't like about these six episodes. J.D. also responds to feedback from William Chad Newsom and a Spotify user. But before all that, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/226 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 episode. Our guest is the Production Manager of the Adventures in Odyssey Theater Pilot Project, Madaline Ware, and she's going to tell us all about her work to bring AIO to the stage and how you can get involved as well. J.D. also covers the recent AIO logo change, the new character artwork, and the news about the upcoming Odyssey movie. And in the feedback segment, J.D. responds to Michael C.'s question about how we'll handle AIO reviews going forward. But before all of that, we've got a bunch of audio drama updates to share.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/225 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 discussion about the challenges of developing a new audio drama show, some of the trends they're seeing in the industry currently, and some they'd like to see catch on more. They also share some talent to watch in the indie space, some of their favorite releases from 2025, and their most anticipated releases coming in 2026. J.D. also shares some audio drama updates and responds to feedback from Nate, Jonathan, and Austin.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/224 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 new audio drama series he's working on. Also in the interview, they talk about Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what a "providential conspiracy" is. You don't want to miss this information-packed chat with Paul. But before the conversation, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates. Join us for the final episode of 2025!   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/223 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 microphone. J.D. also shares a couple of audio drama updates and responds to some feedback from Jacob. He also mentions several released projects and a few coming soon, in which you can hear Ian as an actor, in case you're not familiar with his work.  Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/222 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 Theatre, The Victory of Joan of Arc. This 4 and a half hour production is a world-class audio drama and they discuss it in depth. Before the review, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates and also discusses audio drama trailers in the monologue segment. And to cap off the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jeff and Jeremy.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/221 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].

(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 listeners, a monologue, and a great interview! Our guest is the executive producer of the HeartMatters audio dramas, Kristie Jardot. J.D. recorded an on-location interview with her at their office in Oklahoma last month to talk about how audio drama is fitting into their work after 18 months, about what's ahead, and to get to know her just a bit more. There are some cool new releases that J.D. shares in the updates, and he continues the monologue from the last episode with a guest. To wrap up the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Michael, Blake, and Jeremy.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/220 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 or text to 623-688-2770. 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 [email protected].