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The latest episode of Audio Theatre Central focuses on a special album of Odyssey: Darien's Rise. JD, Roy, & Andrew talk about their thoughts and opinions on the radio drama adaptation.  Also, the team was gracious to feature the sketch we did earlier this year called An Odyssey Date Night. We want to thank them for giving it more exposure. So, make sure to listen to the podcast!

We've seen three out five of the AIO book series get re-released as omni-books (a single book consisting of 3 books) and now it's Passages' turn!

The first three Passages novels, Darien's Rise, Arin's Judgment, and Annison's Risk, are being combined into a very attractive book. The plannned release date for Volume 1 is May 2013. What about Volume 2? Look for that later next year!

Well, with the Passages repacks all done, I thought I'd release some wallpapers I made a while back. So if you want to decorate your desktop with the awesome new Passages art, here are wallpapers for Darien's Rise and Arin's Judgment. Tell me what you think of these!



Instructions: Click on the thumbnail,right-click the image,select Set as Background and you have it

Talk about overload! Focus has releases 3 new album arts! This includes a revamped cover of Album 1: The Adventure Begins, a brand new art for Album 5: Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes, and an updated look for Darien's Rise! Check the pics below and click on them to see them in high quality.


Personally I love the new art for Vol.5. So much better than the old one. What do you think of the changes?

Well, they're here. This is how some of the editions of that famous book series are going to look. I think they're a big improvement over the first 2 releases. And that 3D art, oooh! Check them out!

Front cover for AJ

Back Cover for AJ

Back cover for DR

Today I'm pleased to present the brand new cover art for probably the most well-known Odyssey book ever, Darien's Rise!

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This and all the other Passages repacks will contain six interior color pictures and a new 2-page color map of Marus and outlying areas. Want to preorder the updated book? Go ahead!

Surprise,surprise,surprise! 2 video podcasts in the first month of the year!
Although, I was hoping for an audio podcast, I guess I can be content with a visual one.

Now in the latest OAIOP, Bob and Jessie (well,maybe it's them) show us how some of the Odyssey characters are going to look,the new Passages book covers for Darien's Rise and Arin's Judgment and more! So go ahead and watch it!

It's been a long time since we've heard Chris and Sarah.But now they're back!In their 60th podcast,Sarah gives us a BIG suprise,hear Chris and Sarah talk about more of their thoughts about Darien's Rise and Album 51.Don't delay! Listen to it today!

Yes, it's true.You're not dreaming. It's real! It's the Adventures in Odyssey Blogcast!

Awhile back I posted on The ToO that I was making a podcast.That was in 2008.The reason I didn't put it up sooner was because I had computer problems, but now it's up! The very first episode!

What's in this podcast:
An AIO Blog Newscast

Discussion about Darien's Rise

Bantering

So what are you waiting for?!? Go ahead and listen!


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And make sure to tell us what you think by posting a comment here or on the discussion thread on The Town of Odyssey.

Podcast Notes
>> Get the newest AIO Blog wallpaper
>> Enter the Sound Warp contest!
>> Liked listening to Darien's Rise? Buy the album

It's a video podcast!Wahooo!In this one,Bob and Jessie show us the Passages art contest finalists,plus a quick look at the script for The Inspiration Station!Check it out!



P.S. Check out the screenshot for the script taken by the AIO Wiki master Reddo!

Chris and Sarah have released another podcast!In this one,they review the first 3 episodes of Darien's Rise (Man,how long has it been since Chris and Sarah reviewed eps?).
Head on over and hear the banter now!

On the latest OAIOP,Pete Reneday talks about Odyssey,Darien's Rise,and more in this great podcast.Interested?You should be if you're an AIO fan!Go and listen!

Voice over legend Jim Cummings is interviewed on this podcast!Bob and Jessie talk with him about his role as King Lawrence in Darien's Rise and other roles he's played over the years.Go listen!

Wahoo! Passages:Darien's Rise Part I is now airing!Just hearing it on the radio made my spirits soar. Did you miss it? Don't worry. Listen to it online.Also, if you want to discuss today's episode, feel free to post your thoughts here or got to the Official Darien's Rise Discussion Thread on the Town of Odyssey. No promises, but maybe I'll post my thoughts (in written form) on each part on the blog and I think that Chris and Sarah might review these eps on their podcast.

P.S. Don't forget to listen to LizzieG and Taq's interview with Nathan Hoobler about Passages. Go here to get it. And check out the devotional for this episode too.

Notice: This episode is no longer available to hear on the Focus on the Family player.

It's here!Chris and Sarah's interview with Paul McCusker is now up!Paul answers fan questions about Passages,Darien's Rise,and Odyssey in general.Check it out!

Chris and Sarah are back to talk about the latest Odyssey news including,Darien's Rise,Andre Stojika and Album 51.Don't miss it!Go listen!

So you think you're the biggest Passages fan? Well, here's your chance to prove it and win a fabulous prize!

How do I enter?

1. Answer each of the 5 questions posted on The Odyssey Scoop, AIO Wiki, and The Unofficial Podcast. You must answer at least 10 of the 15 questions correctly in order to move on with the contest. It may be wise to answer all 15 questions.

2. Next, come up with your very own Passages episode! Of course, they don't expect a full novel. Simply write a 300-500 word plot summary of a hypothetical story involving Marus. You may use characters from the existing books or you may come up with your own characters. Plot summaries will be judged by their creativity, originality, and Biblical integration. Please pay attention to correct grammar usage, though they will make grammatical corrections before publishing the winners' entries.

3. Submit your answers and plot summary by visiting The Ultimate Passages Fan Scavenger Hunt Submission Page.

When is the deadline?

You have until August 31st at 11:59pm eastern time to complete the contest. Winners will be announced Saturday, August 5 at The Odyssey Scoop.
What if I have never read Darien's Rise from the Passages series?
There's no need! This contest was created for anyone to enter, regardless of having read the books or not. Don't tell anyone, but you may want to start at the Passages Website for clues.

What do I win?


The participant who answers at least ten questions correctly and offers what they deem to be the best plot summary will win a free copy of the upcoming radio adaptation of Darien's Rise. They will also choose four runner ups, all of whom will win a poster of the cover artwork signed by the crew! All of these fabulous prizes are compliments of Focus on the Family and the creators of Adventures in Odyssey!


So what are you waiting for?!

Let's Get Started...
Visit The Odyssey Scoop, AIO Wiki, and The Unofficial Podcast to begin!

Only 30 days until Darien's Rise airs on September 19.I'm so excited!
And to add to the excitement,our friends at Focus have released a video trailer
of Darien's Rise (like when they had the Novacom Saga trailer)!
Enjoy!

This latest podcast celebrates the works of Hal Smith and Paul Herlinger.As you've probably heard,Paul Herlinger is now longer going to play Whit because he does not want to cause a sudden interference with the program as did the unexpected passing of Hal Smith in 1994.Anyway,in this podcast,we get introduced to the new voice of Whit,Andre Stojka.Plus,we get to hear another preview of Darien's Rise!Head on over and listen to this very special podcast.

Also I want to say,Paul,you have done a very good job of keeping Mr.Whittaker alive.God bless you for all you've done on Odyssey.You'll be missed.

Here's another Passages update.The back cover for the Darien's Rise album has been released and is now up for viewing here.

Another bit of news is that the first Passages book,"Darien's Rise" and book 2,"Arin's Judgment",will be re-released in Spring 2010 .Can't wait to see what they'll look like.