Actress Keely Marshal looks back at (spoiler!) singing in "Right Notes, Wrong Key" and ahead to the three-part "Running the Race."

Bridget runs the race and hits the right notes

In our final podcast looking back at the life of Will Ryan and the creation of "The Best is Yet to Come," Will's wife Nancy Niparko Ryan shares stories from their time together, Will's similarity to Eugene, and the reach of Adventures in Odyssey.

Stories about Will Ryan from his wife Nancy

Dana Powers, voice of Molly's curiously unnamed mom, remembers auditioning, talks about voicing KitKat commercials, and shares why "One Last Treasure Hunt" is her favorite episode.

Who is Molly's mom?

Vitalii Knyr, Head of Delivery at Respeecher, tells us how they created Eugene’s line for "The Best is Yet to Come," the technology behind their company, and what’s going on in Ukraine.

Eugene's voice came from war-torn Ukraine

Calling all Odyssey fans! The 1,000th episode airs this year! We're inviting fans from all over the country to join us at One Grand Party on August 2-3, 2024, in Colorado Springs. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 11. Get more details on today's podcast.

Join us to celebrate One Grand Party in Colorado Springs!

As a special gift, hear an entire Imagination Station audiobook! More are available in the Adventures in Odyssey Club. In this adventure, Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear and later an angry giant. Set against the backdrop of the David and Goliath story, the cousins learn that having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.

FREE AUDIOBOOK: "Showdown with the Shepherd"

Why not let Eugene stay in Odyssey? Are you going to use the same technology to bring back old characters? Where did you get Bernard’s lines? Why did the whole family Meltsner family move? Why didn’t we hear Wooton in Eugene’s goodbye party? Are we going to get any episodes with the Meltsners in Baltimore? And most importantly, how old are all of the kids in Odyssey?! Executive producer Dave Arnold, showrunner Marshal Younger, writer/director Phil Lollar, writer/director Kathy Buchanan, and line producer Nathan Hoobler answer the biggest questions about Eugene’s departure.

All your questions about "The Best is Yet to Come" answered

Sound designers Luke Guenot and Zach Schneider talk about working on such a significant series of episodes and how it was the most collaborative production in Odyssey history

Producing a milestone: "The Best is Yet to Come"

Katie Leigh, voice of Connie, remembers the recording sessions for the Meltsner four-parter and working with Townsend Coleman as Eugene

Katie Leigh on "The Best is Yet to Come"

Writing discipline, bringing back Dr. Trask, and choosing characters who scare her are all topics on writer Abigail Geiger's mind.

What do the latest episodes in Album 75 and this month's Club adventure have in common?

In "As Far As It Depends on Me," both Penny Bassett and actress Kimmy Robertson dealt with emotions and memories from their pasts. Kimmy shares how she conveyed the range of feelings in the story, how she practiced her comedic timing, and the lessons she took from the episode.

Penny and Kimmy get real with their emotions

In "A Day in the Life," Hollywood came to Odyssey to make a movie about the town. Writer Evan David tells why this episode from 1991 gets a sequel in the October Club adventure "Extended Cut." Plus: Hear a deleted scene with Connie and Eugene on the phone.

Odyssey Strikes Again! An episode sequel

Buckle up - in more ways than one! It's time for the Album 73 and 74 Avery Award, where the winners of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Sound Design, Best Script, Best Scene, and Best Episode will be finally and dramatically revealed. Journey through the many rooms of Jesse's new house as Bob announces all of the Avery Awards, with cameos from many Odyssey cast and crew members. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

The 2023 Avery Awards: Trapped in Jesse’s New Mansion

Multiple generations of Odyssey listeners connect as this year’s Whit Award Winner Alaina and her nominator Emma share how mentors affect kids - and how kids affect mentors!

2023's Whit Award Winner

God took the real Thomas Dorsey on quite the journey to the composition of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." For sound designer Nathan Jones and singer Jamal Sarikoki, the production of the audio dramas felt almost as epic.

The incredible journey of "Precious Lord"

With the release of "Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator" and "Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention," the series is complete. Hear from authors Dave Arnold and Phil Lollar about the story of what shaped John Avery Whittaker as a boy.

How did Whit become Whit?

Thomas Dorsey wrote more than 3000 gospel songs including "Precious Lord." Actor Leilani Barrett, voice of Thomas in this month's Club adventure, said more than 3,000 words while creating the character for "Precious Lord." He shares the joys and challenges of creating a historical figure.

Meet Thomas Dorsey, the father of gospel music

Executive producer Dave Arnold, showrunner Marshal Younger, and actor Townsend Coleman share about the way forward with Eugene Meltsner after Will Ryan passed away in 2021. Plus, hear from the girls who ran a 5k in Will’s honor.

Honoring the legacy of Will Ryan and continuing with Eugene Meltsner

What happens after an Odyssey show is finished - when people listen to the show? We get to hear all sorts of amazing stories about the effect that Adventures in Odyssey has on our fans. On this podcast, we share three recent stories of how God has used the show to impact our listeners.

The impact of Adventures in Odyssey

Chris Anthony does more than host Adventures in Odyssey. She’s also Mrs. Randolph, who gets a backstory (and some songs!) in "Mile 151."

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