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.
Episodes
(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 dramas, Kristie Jardot. J.D. record...
(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 relationships in the audio drama indu...
The Surround Bible
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What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us ...
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What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give...
(00:01:27) Audio Drama Updates
(00:08:06) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking)
(00:26:58) Review Segment
This is an abbreviated episode of the show, but J.D. still brings some audio drama updates, a monologue segment, and a review. After the updates, he shares some thoughts on the value of old-time radio, even in this era of modern audio drama. And then he reviews the l...
(00:01:38) Audio Drama Updates
(00:11:51) So Here’s What I’m Thinking
Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few listener submissions as well. There are lots of great recommendations for your summer getaway or next family vacation. Also in this episode, J....
(00:00:45) Intro Notes
(00:04:40) Interview Segment
(00:56:50) Post-Interview Thoughts
(01:01:43) Feedback Segment
A new family-friendly, fantasy audio drama called The Road to Kaeluma was released today as a podcast, so we sit down with the show creators in this episode to chat about the project. Without getting into spoilers, J.D. talk...
(00:01:00) Audio Drama Updates
(00:23:49) Interview Segment
(01:01:56) Feedback Segment
In this episode, we present four great interviews recorded at Sonic-Con 2023. J.D. speaks with Unshackled's Timothy Gregory about his work on the show, some of the backstory of that historic program, as well as a newer project that they're now working on. They also talk a...
(00:00:54) Audio Drama Updates
(00:10:35) Review Segment
(01:46:53) Feedback Segment
ATC contributor Michael Schroeder joins J.D. to discuss Adventures in Odyssey #76: Keep it Together in this episode. They do a deep dive into these 6 episodes and share thoughts on the Rydell saga, where the Buck and Jules arc is headed, character archetypes, believable villains, and...
(00:01:34) Audio Drama Updates
(00:11:11) Review: 6 Audio Drama Podcasts You May Like
(00:36:23) Feedback
Today, we're doing something a little different. Rather than doing a deep dive into a single audio drama, J.D. shares an overview and a few brief thoughts on 6 different audio dramas that are available as a podcast. Before the reviews, he also shares a good chunk of updates on som...
(00:01:09) What’s changing
(00:06:44) What’s staying the same
(00:11:57) What this means for the AIO team, fans, and other creators
There are some major changes coming to Adventures in Odyssey, so we are dropping a special bonus episode to let you know what's happening. AIO is the preeminent program in this industry so not only does what they do affect the fans but c...
(00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates
(00:12:16) Torry Martin Interview
Today's episode features a fascinating conversation with writer and actor Torry Martin, the man who created the character of Wooton Bassett for Adventures in Odyssey. J.D. talks with Torry about the origins of that character, how everyday life inspires stories, why it's important for great ...
(00:01:43) Feedback
(00:04:56) Audio Drama Updates
(00:13:20) Interview w Jared DePasquale
Our first episode of 2025 features the return of composer Jared DePasquale to the show. J.D. chats with Jared about some of the audio dramas he's scored in recent years such as The Victory of Joan of Arc and Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims. They ...
(00:01:13) Audio Drama Updates
(00:13:37) Monologue #1: Audio Drama Terminology
(00:36:42) Feedback
(00:49:02) Monologue #2: 2024 Retrospective
(01:09:24) A Message from JD
In our last episode of 2024, J.D. takes a look back at some highlights from this year in terms of voice-acting gigs, top releases, and memorable moments. He also responds to feedback from Camden and Blake ...
(00:01:59) Audio Drama Updates
(00:18:44) Darkness Duology Review
(00:39:33) The Jungle Book Review
(00:59:46) Feedback
As usual, we have a jam-packed episode today. J.D. reviews two productions in this episode; the Darkness Duology from HeartMatters and The Jungle Book from Root and Twig Sounds. Two very different audio projects but both...
(00:01:17) Audio Drama Updates
(00:12:09) Interview Segment
We've got a bonus episode for you today in which J.D. shares a handful of audio drama tidbits and then we dedicate the rest of the episode to chatting with Darby Kern and Micah Touchet of the Jake Muller Adventures audio drama series. J.D. talks with them about what has happened since U...
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