Everybody! Call your neighbors! Call your friends, family, local pizza places (okay, maybe not that last one)! You can be one of the 5200 people to download a free episode of Adventures in Odyssey! The episode is "Wooton's Broken Pencil Show". This is a limited time offer! To download, go here.
     Alright, Adventures in Odyssey now has a Christmas collection. It's called "Ultimate Christmas Collection". Unfortunately it's only available for download (and I say unfortunately because I kinda want that awesome cover), but, you can download it here (no, this one isn't free).

Want to make this Christmas the merriest and most meaningful Christmas ever? Then join Whit, Eugene, Connie, and all your other friends from the popular Adventures in Odyssey radio series! This special album, featuring twenty-four of the most memorable holiday episodes of Adventures in Odyssey, includes over nine hours of adventures that you're sure to enjoy for many years to come.here

"Finish What You. . ." is now on the radio--er, was for half-an-hour--and online. You can listen to it here. Now for my review:

Finish What You. . .

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This was a mildly good episode. Apparently they are introducing Red as a dumb handy-man because he thought that "cubit" was "cube". I liked the humor (actually there were only three jokes in it). I felt very uncomfortable when Olivia had a break-down. I think that Olivia sounds like a 14-year-old girl. What 11-year-old says, "I broke a nail!"? Overall it was okay. I'd give it a

Hi, guys. You can listen to "When You're Right, You're Right" here.

Emily Jones is usually right about everything from solving mysteries to cooking chili. But when she decides to try her hand at matchmaking for her brother Barrett, the singing card she creates may have disastrous consequences. Will Emily have to face a situation where she could be...wrong?

Now for the review.

When You're Right, You're Right

I thought this was a very good episode. I don't know why, but it seems that Emily isn't the girliest girl, but she has a very, very girly voice. I don't see why that would be. When I heard Barrett's happy birthday song the first time, I literally cringed. Good writing, entertaining, I see no reason why I shouldn't give it a 5/5 arrows (The Odyssey Way's rating system. Get it? Way? Arrow? Showing the Way? Aw, just forget it).

*Sigh*. . . no squirrels. Don't know what I'm talking about? Then go to The Odyssey Scoop's newest post. They have revealed a surprise worth the wait!
     Anyway, on The Ceiling Fan, Intern James finds out a "launch date" of some kind from an unexpected source. . . Jacob Islam himself!
    Also, "For the Birds" is now up and on radios across the world. You can listen to it here and find out why Eugene would shave his head! You can read my review on the Reviews page later.

Edit: The page "Polls and Quotes" has been changed to "Fun Stuff".

"Target of the Week" is now on the radio. You can listen to it here. Now my review:

Target of the Week

I like this episode. I liked the comedy. Vance King seemed more of an evil character than Rodney. You may not have heard, but this is the first episode to have Jay Smouse in it. You'll hear more of him in "When You're Right, You're Right." Wooton was great. Too bad this is the last show done by Marshall Younger. But it was good. Overall I give it 5/5 stars.

     Since tomorrow is Easter Sunday, I thought you would like to see this Odyssey theme eggs. Hope you enjoyed "Target of the Week" and hope you have a great Easter!

Sending in a video to the "Act Like Odyssey" Contest ends tomorrow.
     Also, a new video page will be launched on the Official Site soon.
     Tomorrow the AIO Blog will be announcing a surprise! I have no idea what it is, but it's probably. . . surprise-y.
     Speaking of surprises (why are there so many?), the Odyssey Scoop also has a surprise-y surprise. Again, I have no idea what it is (maybe I should get out more).
     Also the Odyssey team is recording new episodes for Album 52: "Time to Clock In" (again, not really).                                                  "Sorry I'm late, Whit!"
                                                                                                   

"Game For A Mystery" is now online. You can listen to it here. Now my review:


Game For A Mystery

I liked the mystery aspect of it. Though I don't think anyone would be able to figure out the mystery like Emily Jones (or, as a matter of fact, Colombo was still at square one when the episode was finished). It was very confusing. I liked how they incorporated Nelson Swanson from the Kidsboro world into this episode. I also liked the comedy as well. Overall, it was a good episode. Tell me what you think in the comments. 

"Clutter" is now on the radio. You can listen to it here. Here's my review:
 
This episode was pretty good. This is one of those "listen to 'em once, then the magic is away" kinds. I mean, it's kind of repetitive. Kids and Eva don't want to sell stuff, Dad wants them to sell their stuff. But I like Red. I think that he'll be a long-term character "like a sleeping hog in the sunshine!" But overall, it was a good episode. But it isn't the type of episode that I'll jump on "like a duck on a dune bug".

Since we're getting into the season, how about some Whit wallpaper? Click to enlarge the image. Right click on it and say "Use Image as Desktop" or "Save Image as Desktop". Then, there you go!

Wow! Over 1030 people have gone to my blog! Thanks to everyone who comes. The Odyssey Scoop has a new logo.
That's it on the right.
      Just received Album 51. "The Inspiration Station" doesn't even compare to the rest of the episodes. Album 51 is now shipping. Order yours here.
     Also, a summary for Album 52 "The Revenge of Time-Clock Man!" (not really) is out.
Mysteries abound in Odyssey as Eugene tries to figure out why the Odyssey clock tower is counting down to a mysterious deadline and Emily Jones unmasks the phantom of the school play. Meanwhile, the crew at Whit's End tries fasting,—with hilarious results—and Wooton tries his hand at a radio show ... with no script! It sounds like a good season to me!

The second part of Album 51, "The Inspiration Station" is on the radio. Listen to it here. And this is the episode where clips sent to the Official podcast on how they're inspired by Connie were played. Audrey, from AIO Insanity, got her clip played! She said, "I can't think of anyone who doesn't like Connie." Now that's pretty cool.

There's a new Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast!

Andre Stojka talks about his audition for Adventures in Odyssey and Katie Leigh talks about the process of finding a new Mr. Whittaker.

You can listen to it here. Don't forget about the "Act Like Odyssey Contest". The entries are due by March 31st. 

This may be news worthy or not, but on the comments of one of the posts on the Odyssey Scoop, Brock D. Eastman, employee of Focus On the Family, posted a comment:

Brock E
Hey Jacob, just wanted to let you know we spent some time on the Focus clock to come up with some titles for album #52.

5 days ago, 10:39:14 PM CST

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Ooh la la! No doubt the italicized words are a clue. 

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I don't know, but maybe Album 52 will be called "Time Clock" or "Clock Time" or "It's Time For a Clock". To the right is a picture of Mathew Parker checking his watch (this picture is not legitimate). And on Brock D. Eastman's personal blog, The Quest For Truth Books, he posted this:

"I would say I am experiencing a dream like state right now...

I am sitting her in Agia Sophia with Dave Arnold, Paul McCusker, Nathan Hoobler, Carol Rusk, Marshall Younger, and Kathy Buchanan. We are discussing the coming albums for 2011. This is such an awesome experience."


On another comment on the Odyssey Scoop he said this:

Brock E
Woot all new art for five albums in 1 year! Who can beat that. Nathan I spent alot of time discussing which episodes/scenes should be drawn. We sent it to Dave who narrowed it down and now we are awaiting sketches from Gary! 

So that gives us an idea that they're working on something for Album 52 or Album 53 or Album 54. I guess they're always busy.

The first episode of Album 51: "Take It From the Top" is out! It's called "The Inspiration Station" part 1. You can listen to it here.

The ScoopYourself contest ended today. The grand prize winner won Album 51, and the one runner-up got Album 50. You can see all the entries here. And "The Inspiration Station" part 1 airs tomorrow!

More Album 51 episode summaries are in! Here they are.


Target of the Week | April 3, 2010
Theme: The folly of revenge
Summary: Matthew is Vance King's "Target of the Week" – which means certain humiliation at the hands of the bully! Matthew decides to take matters into his own hands by getting revenge on Vance during an Odyssey Coyotes baseball game.
For the Birds | April 10, 2010
Theme: Responsibility
Summary: Camilla Parker desperately wants a pet, but her family seems to suffer from the "Parker Family Pet Curse." To prove her responsibility, Camilla takes care of a baby blue jay. Meanwhile, Eugene has his own run-in with some feathered foes – which leads to drastic action!
When You're Right, You're Right | April 17, 2010
Theme: Pride
Summary: Emily Jones is usually right about everything from solving mysteries to cooking chili. But when she decides to try her hand at matchmaking for her brother Barrett, the singing card she creates may have disastrous consequences. Will Emily have to face a situation where she could be...wrong?
Grandma's Visit | April 24, 2010
Theme: The importance of family
Summary: The Parker family is in for a bumpy ride. It all starts when their grandmother (or Abuelita) comes to tell them that their Aunt Rosalita has decide to elope...next week...in Odyssey...at their house! Then relative after relative arrives to stay with the family. Where will the chaos end?

Tell me your thoughts about these summaries in the comments.