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Answers Just In... Updated March 31, 2010

 

Will Bernard Walton be returning in Album 51? -Submitted by Emily
Unfortunately, Bernard Walton will not be featured in the collection, Take It from the Top. Odyssey episodes are recorded in California, and AIO usually uses voice talent from nearby. Dave Madden, voice of Bernard, recently moved away from California. Because of this, it is more difficult to use him on the series. But that doesn't rule out Bernard completely. You never know. Bernard Walton may just trip over his bucket at Whit's End and mutter to himself one more time.

 
Why can't you listen to AIO on Oneplace anymore? -Submitted by Digory
For several years, OnePlace.com hosted a pretty well-to-do archive of Adventures in Odyssey episodes. Fortunately, Focus on the Family began to host their episodes via their own media player. You can listen to AIO episodes from the daily broadcast, as well as archives, here.

 
 So, where is Odyssey? -Submitted by Power boy
Odyssey is a small mid-western town, and that's basically it. However, a large number of states have been factored out as the location for Odyssey, as evidenced in our very entertaining and informative Where Odyssey Is Not feature. There, you can read and hear audio evidences for where Odyssey is not and piece together the clues to find Odyssey. It's a lot of fun, and you might have a clue we don't know about yet. And... you might be surprised to see that Odyssey's location has really been narrowed down over the course of the series.

 
Are the Last Chance Detectives a Focus on the Family production? If so, how many are there and what are their names? -Submitted by Jessie A.
 
Although this isn't technically a question about Odyssey, we've gotten so many questions about The Last Chance Detectives that I couldn't simply just pass it up. Actually, there are three formats of LCD that work great together as one unit. The book, video, and audio series can be enjoyed separately but are best appreciated together. Here's the rundown of episodes (click each link to learn more):

The Last Chance Detectives Book:

The Last Chance Detectives DVD Series:

The Last Chance Detectives Audio Series:

It may interest you to know that Odyssey's own Jason Whittaker appears in The Day Ambrosia Stood Still. If you recall, Jason left Odyssey at the end of the album No Way Out. While it isn't specifically mentioned where Jason went in the AIO realm of things, Jason's appearance in LCD immediately following the No Way Out season was a nice surprise to fans... and a great segue into the Last Chance dramas. You can read more about Jason's appearance outside of Adventures in Odyssey in the question, Why does Jason Whittaker appear in The Last Chance Detectives audio series?

 

Is there anyway I can order the whole series from the beginning all at once? If I order each album separately will it contain all of episodes (except the lost ones) without any repeats?
-Submitted by Odyssey Fan
 
Ordering the entire audio series of AIO all at once would be quite an investment, but well worth the cost. You would actually save money on shipping if you just got it over with in one swipe. If you ordered albums separately over a period of time, you would actually spend more on shipping and ultimately on the series.

All 50+ albums in the audio series feature episodes in order and they only appear one time in the albums. You may want to start your adventure by visiting our Albums page. The Lost Episodes (not technically part of the chronological listing of albums)  is a separate collection containing episodes that got lost throughout the years. It makes a nice addition to to the audio series if you want more episodes.

It's safe to say that ordering the entire series at once is well worth the purchase... and you won't get any repeats.

 

Does Whit like to dance? -Submitted by Orange
 
Even though hundreds of Adventures in Odyssey shows have been produced, we are given no indication that John Avery Whittaker likes to dance. If you visit the Official Podcast's archives, you will discover that this recreational issue has been addressed, though in a more tongue-in-cheek style. Personally, I don't want to see Whit dance, ever.

 
So is Dr. Blackgaard really dead? -Submitted by Kaite B.
 
Kaite, thanks for your question. Popular demand seems to hold onto the hope that Dr. Regis Blackgaard should come back and terrorize the town of Odyssey more. Unfortunately for those who hold this view, the Adventures in Odyssey creators determined that Dr. Regis Blackgaard is really dead.

Besides, it would also be slightly difficult to bring Regis back because Earl Boen, voice of Odyssey's long-time nemesis, retired from his acting career. He voiced Regis and his twin brother, Ronald Edwin Blackgaard.

 

I love it when Connie and Eugene have "discussions"! Could you suggest some good episodes that include this friendly banter? -Submitted by Chewy
 
Connie and Eugene's disagreements have always been a fan favorite. What follows is a list of episodes in which Connie and Eugene agree to disagree, or simply enjoy playful banter:

Of course, this list is not all-inclusive and is based on a general observation of the series. There may be more instances than this list contains.

 

Is there any place where they sell Family Portraits? And, are they ever going to make more similar episodes/albums? -Submitted by Nagem
 
The Family Portraits episodes began as a test series of 13 episodes to see if audio drama could be used as a safe alternative to many forms of entertainment... and it was! Some fans have argued that AIO should release a special Family Portraits collection, but I personally believe that the episodes would present a less-than-professional first impression of the series. The episodes are not at the standard that Adventures in Odyssey is in terms of writing and sound design. Family Portraits is certainly a thing of the past.

Fortunately, A Member of the Family was released in The Adventure Begins, the first collection of AIO episodes. It introduces Whit's daughter Jana, as well as her son Monty.

Two other Family Portraits are included in albums. The Family Portraits episode, Whit's Visitor, is available as a special bonus feature in Album 9, Just in Time. Also, The Letter is available as another bonus feature in Album 14, Meanwhile, in Another Part of Town. So in essence, Family Portraits lives on... or at least part of it.

If you're interested in finding a rare copy of the original Family Portraits album, good luck. Your best bet may be to keep your eyes on eBay. You never know. Someone out there may be trying to auction it off to the highest bidder.

 

Will there be an Album 52 of Adventures in Odyssey? I can't wait for album 51.
-Submitted by Anna T.
 
Album 51 marks somewhat of a new beginning for AIO. What if AIO actually started with album 51? That's the direction in which the Odyssey team has taken with the new shows. For beginners, Album 51 (Take It from the Top) will be a good place to start. For older listeners, it will still be a treat. As some of the characters from albums 1-50 fade into the sunset, we're going to find that new characters are now filling some familiar shoes around town.

The Odyssey team is currently working on album 52, which is planned for an October 2010 release.

 

In Album 51, Take it From the Top, Whit sounds different. Did Paul Herlinger change his actor voice or did AIO get a new Whit?
-Submitted by John
 
Due to health concerns, Paul Herlinger resigned from his role as John Avery Whittaker following the release of The Truth Chronicles collection. The Odyssey team searched for a replacement and found actor Andre Stojka to be a good match for the part. Andre debuted in Passages: Darien's Rise. He officially appears in the chronological audio series in Take It from the Top, album 51.


Stay tuned for more answers to your Odyssey questions.

 
     

 



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