Top 10 Episode Countdown

Top 10 Episode Countdown

Author: Focus on the Family November 26, 2025 Duration: 26:10

Five hundred podcasts, thirty-eight years of Adventures in Odyssey, and one epic countdown! Bob and Jesse celebrate by revealing the ten most-listened-to episodes in the Club, complete with never-before-heard audio and behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew.


Ever wonder how the stories from the beloved town of Odyssey come to life? The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast pulls back the curtain on the long-running audio drama, offering a unique mix of updates and insider perspectives directly from the team at Focus on the Family. This isn't just a promotional feed; it's a gathering place for fans of all ages who want to connect more deeply with the characters and creators. You'll hear the actors themselves share amusing and unexpected anecdotes from recording sessions, while the producers tackle listener questions, revealing the thought and heart that goes into each episode of the main series. Tuning in every other Wednesday means you're always in the loop on upcoming storylines and special events. The conversations in this podcast feel like a friendly chat with the people who make the magic, blending production insights with a genuine appreciation for the audience that has made Adventures in Odyssey a family favorite for decades. It’s a perfect companion for long-time listeners and newcomers alike, adding a rich layer of context and community to the imaginative world they already enjoy.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Who played six different parts in “Running the Race”? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:57
In the Eric Liddell three-parter, Greg Jbara plays a Headmaster at a school in England, a Scottish track coach, a Manchester reporter, a Japanese officer, an elderly man at a concentration camp…and of course Pastor Wilso…
Why and how did Buck fall down the stairs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:04
Writer/director Kathy Buchanan and sound designer Zach Schneider discuss Buck’s first (but not last!) adventure in Baltimore – “Making an Honest Buck.”
Unpack all three parts of “The Rydell Realizations” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
“The Rydell Realizations” is a turning point for Emily and especially for Morrie. Get into the spoiler-y details of the story and production with writer/director Phil Lollar and sound designer Luke Guento … but only afte…
The five-year journey to “Running the Race” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:00
Executive producer Dave Arnold starting outlining a story about Eric Liddell in 2019 — but the episode wasn’t written and directed by Phil Lollar until 2023 and not released until 2024. Follow the marathon production of…
The epic production of “Running the Race” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:30
Sound designer Nathan Jones looks back on all the jogging and Olympic sprints in the first two parts of “Running the Race,” previews the final episode in a prison camp…and tells us the one thing he would save from his ho…
The Chairman emerges from the shadows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
Brian Cummings has played dozens of Odyssey characters from Christopher Columbus to the local soccer coach to Emperor Nero to even Jesus Christ.
Bridget runs the race and hits the right notes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
Actress Keely Marshal looks back at (spoiler!) singing in “Right Notes, Wrong Key” and ahead to the three-part “Running the Race.”
Stories about Will Ryan from his wife Nancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:03
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…
Who is Molly's mom? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
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.