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2013/05/15

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:17 -0600

Official Podcast 173
May 15, 2013
Alan Young became the voice of Jack in 1994. Since then, Jack has married Joanne Allen and become the owner of J and J Antiques. He recently appeared in “Home Again” in Album 56.

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2013/05 - Mike

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:38:24 -0600

Mike Makes Right
May 11, 2013
Last week we told you about an exciting new project where older episodes were being adapted into Hindi. Today a second episode was released on YouTube, this one is based on #20: “Mike Makes Right”. We've also learned that to date 26 episodes have been produced.

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2013/05/07

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:48:32 -0600

A.C.T.S. Grand Prize Location Revealed
May 07, 2013
It's official! On the online airdate for the episode V.B.S. Blues, Shona Kennedy announced on a commercial that the two grand prize winners will Good Goers mission trip to Costa Rica. You can tune in to the live webcast on May 22nd for more details on this trip.

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2013/05 - Hindi

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:28:08 -0600

Adventures in Hindi
May 04, 2013
As you may recall Focus on the Family has mentioned several times in recent years about taking the series to other languages, today we can see what one of those versions looks like. The Hindi version of the popular radio show has been transformed into a half hour long TV show, one of the first episodes Rumor Has It is now available for watching, the video also features English subtitles.

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2013/05 - Odyssey Club

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:27:45 -0600

Odyssey Club news
May 01, 2013
Today we have more news on the upcoming Odyssey Club thanks to Brock Eastman.

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The club will be a place where members can access Adventures in Odyssey audio content on demand, get 12 exclusive episodes per year, interact with each other, learn about other cultures and experience them through live action documentaries, and most of all a place where Adventures in Odyssey fans can learn about discipleship in action and serving our amazing Heavenly Father!

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Stay tuned in the future for more news as it becomes available.

Update: It's been confirmed that there will be a cost to join the club.

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2013/05/01

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:42:17 -0600

Official Podcast 172
May 01, 2013
In Official Podcast 172 Bob and Jesse reveal A.C.T.S.! This summer, you’re invited to be part of something BIG! Adventures In Odyssey presents A.C.T.S.! – A Call To Serve. Join thousands of kids across the country making a commitment to serve your family, your community and even your world!

There will also be a live webcast on May 22nd at 5:30 PM Eastern, and 2:30 Pacific with Katie Leigh, and Chris Anthony.

For more information about the prizes, how to serve and more click here
Download!

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2013/04/30

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:03:13 -0600

More Info on A.C.T.S. Contest
April 30, 2013
We now have more info on the summer 2013 contest: A.C.T.S., thanks to a press release on the Focus on the Family website.

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Starting in June, the A.C.T.S.! Summer of Service Challenge will encourage kids to complete 12 hours of service over the summer—on their own or with their family or church. Service logs will be available in over 400 participating bookstores throughout the summer, beginning in June. All kids who participate can download a free AIO episode, and kids can also return to stores to collect stickers of favorite Odyssey characters for each hour served.

The challenge sponsors hope that A.C.T.S.! will help children learn the value of giving their time, talents, and abilities to help people in need. The challenge will also remind kids that service is much more than just “doing” – it’s anytime you put someone else’s needs above your own.
"We want to remind kids that they have a part to play in God’s story, and serving is an easy way for everyone to take part in that,” said Jesse Florea, editor of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine, AIO’s official magazine. “The challenge is a fun way for kids to learn about serving, but the end goal is that kids will deepen their walk with Jesus Christ through serving Him.” AIO’s goal is for 4,200 kids to sign up to serve, for a total of 50,000 hours of service.

Webcast Launch Party and Video Contest Kick Off Campaign

Adventures in Odyssey is kicking off the campaign via a live launch party webcast on May 22 at 3:30 p.m. MT/5:30 p.m. ET that will include the big reveal of the contest’s grand prize trip location. Two of the show’s actors, Chris Anthony and Katie Leigh, will also talk about their favorite AIO episodes. Viewers can watch the webcast online at whitsend.org/acts.

From July 1 – Aug. 16, kids ages 8-15 can also enter the A.C.T.S.! video contest by submitting a two-minute video that shares how they serve and why they would like to be one of the first official Adventures in Odyssey Ambassadors. Many participating stores are hosting special recording events, and kids who record their video in stores will receive an AIO prize. An updated list of participating stores and video upload instructions can be found on whitsend.org/acts. From the videos received, 100 third place winners will be selected to win a $25 Adventures in Odyssey product prize. Of those, 24 finalists (12 boys and 12 girls) will have their videos posted for online voting from Sept. 1-15, and two grand prize winners (one boy and one girl) will be announced on Sept. 25 through an AIO webcast. The grand prize winners will receive an all-expense paid Good-Goers Adventure-Based Mission Trip with a parent to serve orphans and enjoy a day of rafting in an overseas location. As the first AIO Ambassadors, the winners will also be featured on bonus material for AIO Volume #58, the AIO Official Podcast, and in Clubhouse Magazine.

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Please Note: It has been mentioned that the video entries part of the contest is only open to residents of the United States, although you can help serve the 50,000 hours of service all around the world, according to the AIO Facebook page.

Are you excited for this contest? If you are please post a comment below.

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2013/04 - Odyssey Club Producer

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:23:06 -0600

Odyssey Club Producer
April 21, 2013
We've recently learned that a new position on the Odyssey team titled 'Odyssey Club Producer' has recently been filled. Here's the job description from the job posting.

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The Odyssey Club Producer position exists to organize and coordinate various media development teams ensuring that audio, video, print, web, events, activities, and games combine into cohesive, engaging club member experiences, The Producer needs to have demonstrated abilities across several disciplines, including web development and upkeep, mission organization, relationship, graphic design, process management ect.

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Some of the job responsibilities include working with the A.C.T.S. contest, keeping the website up to date, and working with the Executive Producer (Dave Arnold) to brainstorm and develop story lines for cub dramas and developing video documentaries.
From the sound of it there will be some sort of Official online Odyssey Club, this may be in response the the large number of fans that aren't allowed on Facebook. This club will also have dramas, although it's unknown at this time if it will be officially produced dramas or just scripts posted online for club members to preform with their friends. The official Facebook page has been teasing something big coming this fall, this could be what they are hinting towards.
We also believe to know who has been given the position, Brock Eastman, as it's been confirmed that he recently accepted a job as some sort of producer with the Odyssey team. Keep checking back in the coming weeks for more information as it becomes available.
Thanks to The Whit's End Podcast for finding this.

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2013/04 - Podcast 171

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:46:51 -0600

Official Podcast 171
April 16, 2013
Dave Arnold and Bob Luttrell share more stories of the creation of the sound of Odyssey, including how working on the show has an effect on their spiritual lives.

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2013/04/10

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:25:24 -0600

New Poll for April - March Results
April 10, 2013
We now have a new poll on our fancy polls page for the month of April. Be sure to drop by and answer our question about the upcoming season of Odyssey. While you're there, why don't you check out the results from last month's poll too. Submit your vote now!