Wise King Media's 16th series of Jonathan Park, titled Legend Unleashed, is up for review in this episode. We do a deep dive into this 12-part series with guest host, Michael Schroeder, who is filling in for Andrew. Roy brings us a newscast and JD interviews Elizabeth Hansen of a new audio drama streaming service called Dramafy. We're really excited about this platform and know you'll enjoy this informative conversation.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/150 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

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ATC150: Review of Jonathan Park #16: Legend Unleashed & Introducing Dramafy Audio Drama Streaming Service

With both Roy and Andrew playing hooky, JD invites Audio Drama Alliance members Jonathan Cooke and Dominic Treis to participate in the episode. Jonathan delivers a packed newscast, Dominic took over the credits for us, and JD shares several audio drama tidbits. Then writer Darby Kern joins JD to talk about some of the projects he's been working on lately and the two of them respond to some listener feedback. There is a lot of great info packed into this one episode! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/154 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC154: Talking Audio Drama with Writer Darby Kern

Have you ever wondered what our absolute favorite audio dramas are? Well thanks to the suggestion from listener Christopher 164, we're answering that question on this episode. JD, Roy, and Andrew each share their Top 5 favorite audio dramas of all time and tell a bit about why they made the list. We also respond to questions from Jenifer and Glenn as well as share a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you up to date on what's going on in the industry.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/153 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC153: Our Top 5 Favorite Audio Dramas of All Time

In this bonus episode we share the replay of the 4th Annual ATC Seneca Awards show that was broadcast on July 30th, 2020. JD also shares a couple tidbits and then, following the awards, we get to hear acceptance speeches from this year's award winners. Congrats to all of this year's awards nominees and winners! See you again next year!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/152What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC152: 4th Annual Seneca Awards Replay & Winners' Speeches [Bonus Episode]

We're diving into a discussion on Lamplighter Theatre's Dashed to Pieces in this episode. This hour-long production created with the cooperation the Lamplighter Guild students tells a powerful story and we're excited to talk about it. We also share a whole bunch of audio drama tidbits (including announcing our new merch!) and address feedback from Ian and a listener who wished to remain anonymous. Join us for another fun episode! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/151What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC151: Review of Dashed to Pieces from Lamplighter Theatre

Today we do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey album 70, Finding a Way, and boy do we have differing opinions! This is an interesting discussion about the good and the not-so-good parts of these 6 episodes and AIO fans won't want to miss this. We also address feedback from Rich and Amber and then we share a whole bunch of exciting tidbits with you. Tune in for all the fun and be sure to let us know what you think!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/149What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC149: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #70: Finding A Way

The biblical audio drama adaptation from Wise King Media, The Adventum, is our topic of conversation today. JD, Roy, and Andrew do a deep dive into Volume 3 of this series and talk about all aspects of the production. Roy also brings a newscast, the guys discuss several audio drama tidbits, and address feedback from Ian. This is a packed episode and we hope you'll join us for the conversation.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/148What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC148: Review of The Adventum Vol. 3 from Wise King Media

Today is an out of the ordinary episode, but we've still got some great content for you. Austin Peachey conducted a fantastic interview with Adam Morgan, President of Majesty Music, the organization behind the long-running audio drama, Patch the Pirate. Adam shares how he first got involved with the show, some of his favorite characters, how he ended up marrying "Patch's" daughter, and lots more. In addition to the interview, JD shares a bunch of great audio drama tidbits and Roy delivers another packed newscast.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/147 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC147: Interview with Patch the Pirate’s Adam Morgan & Industry Updates

Today we are thrilled to have the amazing voice actors Katie Leigh and Will Ryan as our guests on the show. As you likely know, they play Connie Kendall and Eugene Meltsner on Adventures in Odyssey. We chat with them about their AIO characters, some of the interesting folks they know in the voiceover industry, and even about Old Time Radio. We also do a Lightning Round of questions to get to know them better. We also talk about their book, Adventures In Oddity, and their new podcast, Tell Ya Later. Also in this episode is a newscast, some great audio drama tidbits, and feedback from Carol, Jacob, Antonio, and Katie-Beth.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/146What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode.Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC146: Interview with Will Ryan and Katie Leigh, the voices of Eugene and Connie

Today we're back with another review. This time we're talking about Adventures in Odyssey album #69: Best Kept Secrets; the album that has caused the biggest stir in the fan community in quite some time. We jump right into the middle of the controversy. We also have a newscast and a couple of Tidbits to go over. We also address feedback from Dominic, Samuel, D.D., and Jonathan.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/145What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC145: Review of Adventures in Odyssey #69: Best Kept Secrets

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! We do a deep dive into Series 15 of the Jonathan Park audio drama program titled The Defining Moment. In addition to this review, we also chat briefly about a few audio drama tidbits and we address some feedback from Wyatt, Kinzey, and John.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/144 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC144: Review of Jonathan Park #15: The Defining Moment

Our final episode of 2020 is a packed one! We bring a huge newscast with some exciting happenings, a review of Season 8 of the Brinkman Adventures, and some great feedback from Ian, Malachi, E.Z., Joah, and Austin. Speaking of Austin, he also conducts a fantastic interview with Evan David, the Creative Director of the Base Camp Adventures series. In the midst of all this we manage to mention flamethrowers, snakes, and aliens. Join us for all the fun!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/143What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC143: Review of Brinkman Adventures Season 8: The Wild Way & Interview with Base Camp Adventures Creative Director, Evan David

Sonic-Con 2020 was an absolutely amazing event that we were thrilled to be a part of. So in this (very different) episode of the podcast we are going to take you to the world's first family-friendly audio theatre convention. JD and Michael share their thoughts and highlights from the event along with snippets from various sessions, interviews with other convention attendees, and more! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/143What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com." Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC142: Recap of Sonic-Con 2020 [Bonus Episode]

Recorded in front of a live audience at Sonic-Con 2020, this episode is a first in many ways. Our first live show, our first time at Sonic-Con, and the first time for Michael Schroeder to guest host the show with JD. In the episode we share a gigantic newscast with all the latest happenings in the space and then we welcome Executive Director of RiverCross, Cindy Finley, to the show to talk about their work of using audio drama as a ministry tool for broken and abused children in the African continent. We talk about the miniseries Holding Esther, share some clips of their newest project, Jabota Bridge, and Cindy explains how you can get your copy of the program. Then we cap off the episode with some feedback from Ian, Emily, Malachi, and live feedback from the audience.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/141What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC141: Interview with Cindy Finley from RiverCross - Live from Sonic-Con 2020

It's World Audio Drama Day so lets celebrate with a bonus episode! JD brings a solo episode with a newscast and an interview with Ann Sachs, the voice of Princess Leia in the NPR radio adaptations of the Star Wars trilogy. Ann shares how she got involved, some experiences from the studio, and thoughts on the value of a great director for a project of this scale. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/140What 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 a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

ATC140: Interview with Voice of Princess Leia, Ann Sachs [#WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus Episode]

Audio Theatre Central is a podcast that explores family-friendly audio drama. We will follow the new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, Jonathan Park, and more. But will also introduce and discuss other productions that we feel would be of interest to our listeners. We also feature exclusive interviews with cast and crew members of the top radio drama productions.

ATC150: Review of Jonathan Park #16: Legend Unleashed & Intr...