Audio Theatre Central
We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support.
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October 21, 2026 • 20 mins
The Voyage of Voices Cruise continues in this bonus ATC episode. Austin Peachey and Bex Moritzky return with more highlights from their adventures at sea! In this second and final recap, they share memorable moments with Adventures in Odyssey cast members, including behind-the-scenes stories, a lively cast trivia game, and performances of two original audio drama scripts written by John Fornof. They also discuss John's presentation...
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October 19, 2026 • 26 mins
In this special episode of Audio Theatre Central, Austin Peachey is joined by musician and fellow Adventures in Odyssey fan Bex Moritzky for a firsthand recap of the first two days of the Voyage of Voices Cruise, a unique event celebrating family-friendly audio drama. They share highlights from cast panels, behind-the-scenes stories, fan interactions, and a hilarious live performance of an unproduced Adventures in Odyssey script. P...
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September 30, 2026 • 2 mins
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August 3, 2026 • 77 mins
(00:00:00) Ask Me Anything #1 with Your Host, J.D. Sutter
(00:00:52) Audio Drama Updates
(00:06:11) Ask Me Anything
(01:04:18) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
For the first time in quite a while, the ATC host, J.D. Sutter, sits down and spends a full episode answering your questions. In this AMA segment, he talks about favorite OTR shows and AIO characters, what started his love for audio dr...
(00:00:52) Audio Drama Updates
(00:06:11) Ask Me Anything
(01:04:18) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
For the first time in quite a while, the ATC host, J.D. Sutter, sits down and spends a full episode answering your questions. In this AMA segment, he talks about favorite OTR shows and AIO characters, what started his love for audio dr...
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July 3, 2026 • 14 mins
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 3 of Sonic-Con 2026.
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July 2, 2026 • 12 mins
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap Day 2 of Sonic-Con 2026.
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July 1, 2026 • 25 mins
ATC Contributor Austin Peachey and guest host Jonathan Cooke of Eternal Future Productions recap the first day of Sonic-Con 2026.
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June 6, 2026 • 63 mins
(00:00:00) 2 Classic Lit Adaptations from BBC Radio: Peter Pan & Heidi
(00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates
(00:06:31) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:16:50) Review #1: Peter Pan
(00:37:25) Review #2: Heidi
(00:51:09) Feedback Segment
Today on ATC, J.D. reviews two wonderful classic literature adaptations from BBC Radio, Peter Pan and Heidi. He goes over these two audio dramas in d...
(00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates
(00:06:31) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:16:50) Review #1: Peter Pan
(00:37:25) Review #2: Heidi
(00:51:09) Feedback Segment
Today on ATC, J.D. reviews two wonderful classic literature adaptations from BBC Radio, Peter Pan and Heidi. He goes over these two audio dramas in d...
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May 4, 2026 • 60 mins
(00:00:00) The Road to Voice Acting with Bethany Baldwin
(00:00:54) Intro Announcement
(00:02:16) Audio Drama Updates
(00:10:12) Interview Segment
In this month's episode, J.D. sits down with actress and writer Bethany Baldwin for an in-depth conversation about her work in the family-friendly audio drama industry. They talk about how she first got interested in audio drama and acting, some of her favorite shows...
(00:00:54) Intro Announcement
(00:02:16) Audio Drama Updates
(00:10:12) Interview Segment
In this month's episode, J.D. sits down with actress and writer Bethany Baldwin for an in-depth conversation about her work in the family-friendly audio drama industry. They talk about how she first got interested in audio drama and acting, some of her favorite shows...
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April 6, 2026 • 98 mins
(00:00:00) Review of The Jake Muller Adventures: Blood
(00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates
(00:09:10) Review Segment
(01:31:39) Feedback Segment
Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second volume in the Jake Muller Adventures series titled Blood. This is a very high-quality, feature-length audio drama for older listeners. Before the review, J.D. shares a bu...
(00:00:56) Audio Drama Updates
(00:09:10) Review Segment
(01:31:39) Feedback Segment
Today, ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. for an in-depth discussion and review of the second volume in the Jake Muller Adventures series titled Blood. This is a very high-quality, feature-length audio drama for older listeners. Before the review, J.D. shares a bu...
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March 2, 2026 • 98 mins
(00:00:00) Review of Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective
(00:02:44) Audio Drama Updates
(00:09:17) Review Segment
(01:31:41) Feedback Segment
We're back with another Adventures in Odyssey album review! Austin Peachey joins J.D. to do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective, and they thoroughly discuss what they did and didn't like about these six episodes. J.D. also responds ...
(00:02:44) Audio Drama Updates
(00:09:17) Review Segment
(01:31:41) Feedback Segment
We're back with another Adventures in Odyssey album review! Austin Peachey joins J.D. to do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #77: A New Perspective, and they thoroughly discuss what they did and didn't like about these six episodes. J.D. also responds ...
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February 2, 2026 • 54 mins
(00:00:00) New Adventures in Odyssey Art and Logo, AIO on the Stage & More
(00:01:29) Audio Drama Updates
(00:11:54) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:30:00) Interview: Madaline Ware
(00:50:01) Feedback Segment
We're covering a whole lot of Adventures in Odyssey topics in today's episode. Our guest is the Production Manager of the Adventures in Odyssey Theater Pilot Project, Madali...
(00:01:29) Audio Drama Updates
(00:11:54) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:30:00) Interview: Madaline Ware
(00:50:01) Feedback Segment
We're covering a whole lot of Adventures in Odyssey topics in today's episode. Our guest is the Production Manager of the Adventures in Odyssey Theater Pilot Project, Madali...
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January 11, 2026 • 77 mins
(00:00:00) Developing a New Series, Indie Audio Drama Trends & More with Christopher Green
(00:01:19) Audio Drama Updates
(00:05:21) Discussion (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(01:11:18) Feedback Segment
In our first episode of the new year, J.D. and ATC Contributor Christopher Green have a discussion about the challenges of developing a new audio drama show, some of the trends they're seeing in t...
(00:01:19) Audio Drama Updates
(00:05:21) Discussion (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(01:11:18) Feedback Segment
In our first episode of the new year, J.D. and ATC Contributor Christopher Green have a discussion about the challenges of developing a new audio drama show, some of the trends they're seeing in t...
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December 3, 2025 • 107 mins
(00:00:00) AIR Theatre, AIO, and More with Writer Paul McCusker
(00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates
(00:17:54) Interview Segment
Renowned audio drama scriptwriter and director, Paul McCusker, joins the podcast today for an in-depth conversation with J.D. about Augustine Institute Radio Theatre and a new audio drama series he's working on. Also in the interview, they talk about Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family ...
(00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates
(00:17:54) Interview Segment
Renowned audio drama scriptwriter and director, Paul McCusker, joins the podcast today for an in-depth conversation with J.D. about Augustine Institute Radio Theatre and a new audio drama series he's working on. Also in the interview, they talk about Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family ...
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November 17, 2025 • 33 mins
(00:00:00) Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode]
(00:00:51) Audio Drama Updates
(00:02:25) Interview Segment
(00:30:35) Feedback Segment
In this bonus episode, Austin Peachey sits down with actor Ian Lahlum to talk about his work as an actor on the stage and behind the microphone. J.D. also shares a couple of audio drama updates and responds to some feedback from Jacob. He also mention...
(00:00:51) Audio Drama Updates
(00:02:25) Interview Segment
(00:30:35) Feedback Segment
In this bonus episode, Austin Peachey sits down with actor Ian Lahlum to talk about his work as an actor on the stage and behind the microphone. J.D. also shares a couple of audio drama updates and responds to some feedback from Jacob. He also mention...
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November 3, 2025 • 123 mins
(00:00:00) Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre
(00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates
(00:20:22) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:42:48) Review Segment
(01:57:02) Feedback Segment
Today, Michael and J.D. do a deep dive into the latest release from Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, The Victory of Joan of Arc. This 4 and a half hour production is a world-class audio drama and...
(00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates
(00:20:22) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:42:48) Review Segment
(01:57:02) Feedback Segment
Today, Michael and J.D. do a deep dive into the latest release from Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, The Victory of Joan of Arc. This 4 and a half hour production is a world-class audio drama and...
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October 6, 2025 • 71 mins
(00:00:00) Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters
(00:02:10) Audio Drama Updates
(00:22:17) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:32:54) Interview
(01:02:15) Community Feedback
Today's episode has everything: some exciting audio drama updates, feedback from listeners, a monologue, and a great interview! Our guest is the executive producer of the HeartMatters audio...
(00:02:10) Audio Drama Updates
(00:22:17) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:32:54) Interview
(01:02:15) Community Feedback
Today's episode has everything: some exciting audio drama updates, feedback from listeners, a monologue, and a great interview! Our guest is the executive producer of the HeartMatters audio...
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September 1, 2025 • 73 mins
(00:00:00) Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2
(00:01:09) Audio Drama Updates
(00:10:51) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:23:18) Review Segment
(00:56:28) Feedback Segment
The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jane and Michael, he shares some thoughts about the value of building r...
(00:01:09) Audio Drama Updates
(00:10:51) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:23:18) Review Segment
(00:56:28) Feedback Segment
The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jane and Michael, he shares some thoughts about the value of building r...
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August 8, 2025 • 29 mins
J.D. and Austin share a few more updates from the "Making Great Audio Drama" camp from the Audio Drama Institute.
The Surround Bible
HeartMatters app
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The Surround Bible
HeartMatters app
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August 7, 2025 • 16 mins
J.D. and Austin share some updates from the first few days of the Audio Drama Institute's "Making Great Audio Drama" camp in the mountains of Colorado.
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