The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
by Focus on the Family
From the publisher
Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at Ad
What parents actually say
High confidence · 163 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 163 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 307 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Works at bedtimeTop6
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- “I have listened to it for at least eleven years ( I’m 14) and I fall asleep to it every night!”
- “I go to sleep to it every night thank y’all so much for the encouragement with the episode’s.”
- Works for mixed ages5
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- “My mom and dad listened to as a kid and they pasted it to me and my siblings.”
- “I totally recommend this for all ages because odyssey you are the best”
- Great for car rides4
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- “Great for long road trips and at the dinner table.”
- “I love listening 👂 to it all the time in the car and at home.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop60
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- “I like the podcast but I have the AIO club so I like to listen to those better and my fav character is Zoey”
- “I love the characters.”
- Humor & silliness9
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- “Sometimes it is funny and sometimes it is sad.”
- “Besides that issue the show is funny and really informative about the actual radio episodes.”
- Mystery & problem solving5
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- “because i have been listening since I was 5 years old I think the lessons and how whit explains a great story and life lesson about god it makes me think about how whit makes a…”
- “do you think you can do more of those mystery stories please I love them.”
- Life lessons & values4
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- “because i have been listening since I was 5 years old I think the lessons and how whit explains a great story and life lesson about god it makes me think about how whit makes a…”
- “I was so pleased to find these podcasts after growing up listening to these fun and imaginative stories with fabulous life lessons in the end.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop8
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- “Besides that issue the show is funny and really informative about the actual radio episodes.”
- “I enjoy getting to learn more about Adventures in Odyssey and the people behind it.”
- Funny8
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- “Sometimes it is funny and sometimes it is sad.”
- “Besides that issue the show is funny and really informative about the actual radio episodes.”
Who's actually listening
From the 3 reviews that name a child's age.
- Tweens (9-12)2
- Teens (13+)2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at AdventuresinOdyssey.com/Podcast. New editions available every other Wednesday. Subscribe now to get each new edition right when it releases!
Parent reviews (307)
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Yay to AIO
I like the podcast but I have the AIO club so I like to listen to those better and my fav character is Zoey
Slay to JESUS · Sep 2026
Boring
Just boring 🥱
Booo38848 · Sep 2026
Hi
Cool
Ruairidh stone? · Aug 2026
Collier Ayers
Bad
AyeAng · Aug 2026
AiO
I love this podcast! I am only 12 yrs old, and I listen to this wherever I go. I love the characters. Some people may say that this is a kids podcast, but it certainly isn’t!
Dolphin Lv · Jul 2026
TRQ
What team are you rooting for in the World Cup?
wodfanchocsod3 · Jun 2026
TRQs 😁
Hey how do I email y’all? I love odyssey so much I’m 12 years old and I have listened ever since I can remember !! So would like to ask y’all some questions 🫶🏼🤍
ALABAMA-GIRL · Apr 2026
I love, AIO
I love AIO I’m 12 I’ve been listening for two years and every single one has been amazing
Actual Nan · Apr 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 307 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast for?
The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 6–14-year-olds, most often tweens (9-12) and teens (13+).
How long are The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast episodes?
Most episodes run about 22 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast any good?
It holds 4.4 out of 5 from 2,466 ratings, with 307 written parent reviews, which works out to a B+ on our scale.
Is The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast appropriate for kids?
The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, funny.
Where can I listen to The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast?
The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast?
The point that comes up most is "works at bedtime" — mentioned in 6 of the 163 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
60 to play, newest first
The Avery Awards 2026: Shady Back Alleys, Falling Pianos, and Fan Favorites
Sep 30, 2026 · 24 min
With retirement just days away, Bob takes on one last case when a mysterious tip claims this year’s Avery Awards are fixed! Follow Bob and Jesse as they chase shady informants, dodge foam darts, and drink root beer floats… all while discovering which episodes, actors, and scenes Adventures in Odyssey fans chose as the year’s best.
Meet Emerson Dorre, voice of Sophie
Sep 16, 2026 · 16 min
Emerson Dorre talks about playing Sophie, from her first appearance in “Now Hiring” to stand-up comedy at Whit’s End in “You’re in Good Hands.” Emerson shares how she balances school and acting, the challenges of recording emotional scenes, and what it’s like bringing Sophie’s bold, spunky personality to life. Plus: hear a preview of “Babysitting Bassetts”
Licorice, dolphins, and old jelly beans: Jess Harnell answers your Totally Random Questions!
Sep 2, 2026 · 21 min
Would Jess Harnell eat an old jelly bean off the floor of his car? What’s his favorite extension cord color? And has he ever touched a dolphin? The voice of Wooton tackles totally random questions from fans about strange sounds, long hair, world travel, childhood dreams, and whether he actually likes licorice. Plus, hear a preview of “Suggestion Box.”
Comic adventures and many hats: Evan David takes us Elsewhere in Odyssey!
Aug 19, 2026 · 21 min
From the Washington family’s trip to the nation’s capital to an unlikely football team, a brand-new Odyssey family, and Edwin Blackgaard falling in love (!), Evan David takes us behind the stories of Elsewhere in Odyssey .
Totally Random Edition with Katie Leigh
Aug 5, 2026 · 20 min
What’s Katie Leigh’s favorite tooth? Has she ever done a backflip? And what color is her water bottle? Katie tackles totally random listener questions and somehow manages to be hilarious and profound. Plus, Bob and Jesse finally reveal the schedule for new episodes for the rest of 2026, announce the title of Album 83, and preview “You’re in Good Hands.
Dave Arnold shares the story behind Odyssey’s first theatrical movie
Jul 22, 2026 · 19 min
Dave Arnold shares the long road to Adventures in Odyssey: The Movie, from earlier animated ideas to the new theatrical film coming next year. He talks about writing the screenplay, bringing familiar Odyssey locations and characters to animation, and how the movie will welcome both longtime fans and brand-new audiences.
Celebrating America’s 250th in Odyssey
Jul 8, 2026 · 27 min
Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.
Inside the Odyssey Movie Machine
Jun 24, 2026 · 23 min
Senior Director of Marketing Debbie Smith and Production Manager Megan Rolofson take us inside the creation of Adventures in Odyssey: Journey Into the Impossible . From crafting the elevator pitch to coordinating countless moving pieces, they explain how to keep a movie on track. Plus: a preview of the upcoming two-part adventure celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
From Disney to Odyssey
Jun 10, 2026 · 21 min
Animator John Pomeroy worked on some of the most beloved animated films of all time. Now he’s bringing that experience to Adventures in Odyssey . He shares how he got started, what he learned from animation legends, and how those lessons are shaping Journey to the Impossible . Plus: a preview of “The Great Yellowstone Heist”
Conner’s Story Behind the Score
May 27, 2026 · 19 min
Composer Conner Savoca talks about his path from the earliest music lessons to scoring recent episodes like “This Is My Story.” Conner honors the legacy of Odyssey’s music while adding his own voice. Plus: a preview of the upcoming episode “Accountability, Please”
Hello to the new Executive Producer of Adventures in Odyssey
May 13, 2026 · 25 min
After more than two decades as executive producer, Dave Arnold steps into a new role while Christopher Diehl takes the reins of the audio drama. What led to this transition and what does it mean for the future? Dave and Chris share the story behind the change.
What’s the weirdest sound you had to create?
Apr 29, 2026 · 31 min
How many people do sound design? How often do you change the background crowd at Whit’s End? How many sound effects do you have? Odyssey sound designers Christopher Diehl, Luke Guenot, Rudy Haerr, and Zach Schneider answer your questions.