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Return to Odyssey2.04 The Best Fiery Furnace Pageant EverThis week, Josh and Rachel get a case of "VBS Blues” as they follow memory lane into another classic AIO episode. Along the way, their conversation touches upon rookie teaching mistakes, sixth-grader shenanigans, and the awkward non-humor of forced comedy.
Our audiobook recommendation this week is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
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Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
Adventures in Od...
2021-04-1426 min
Return to Odyssey2.3 Connie and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DayThis week, Josh and Rachel review "Heavy Weather," and spend over half an hour enjoying Connie's misery. Along the way, they discuss mood swings, teen social dynamics, and the value of Dale Johnson's shed in the rain.
Our audiobook recommendation this week is The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
If you'd like to get in touch with us, send us an e-mail to serpentanddovespecfic@gmail.com.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
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2021-03-3140 min
Return to Odyssey2.2 Heroes and Head TraumaJosh and Rachel accompany Erwin Springer back to the American Revolution in "The Day Independence Came." While learning such necessary skills of the period such as horseback riding and swimming, we discuss time travel, Mr. Whitaker's physiognomy, and the uneasy relationship between patriotism, politics, and Christianity.
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
If you're interested in the John Piper podcast about patriotism, you can find it here. https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-much-patriotism-is-too-much-patriotism
The book, George Washington, Christian is...
2021-03-1750 min
Return to Odyssey2.1 Meet the BarclaysWelcome to Season Two! Josh and Rachel dive into the second Odyssey album, The Wildest Summer Ever, with a two-part episode that introduces that beloved, all-American family, the Barclays. Along their journey we discuss epic make-believe games, and roadside serial killers, and the many voices of Mary Barclay.
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible.com. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
If you'd like to get in touch with us, send us an e-mail to serpentanddovespecfic@gmail.com.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
2021-03-031h 15
AIO Audio News: An Adventures in Odyssey FancastREVIEW — “The Rydell Revelations” (ft. Rachel and Josh Strnad)
The long-anticipated review of “The Rydell Revelations” with Rachel and Josh from the Return to Odyssey podcast has arrived … and it’s unlike any other review of the three-parter. Nothing is held back as the couple presents the case that this end of the Rydell Saga is the worst possible outcome for the series, with flaws ranging from plot deficiencies, broken characterization, and the betrayal of the integrity of John Avery Whittaker.
2021-01-1800 min
Return to Odyssey1.12 Season 1 RecapHello everyone!
We are sliding in just before the end of the year for a state-of-the-union on the podcast and episodes from album one, "The Adventure Begins." Also outtakes.
Thank you all so much for listening this year, and we will be back in early 2021.. Happy New Year!
If you'd like to get in touch with us, send us an e-mail at serpentanddovespecfic@gmail.com.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
Adventures in Odyssey Theme by John Campbell, re-recorded by Wesley Burchell.
Mii Channel theme by...
2020-12-3122 min
Return to Odyssey1.11 This is the Way the Album Ends, Not with a Bang but with a WhimperIt’s the end of the album as we know it, but we feel fine. Join Josh and Rachel as they wrap up “The Adventure Begins” by critiquing the AIO episode, “A Change of Hart.” Along the way they discuss showing, not telling, bad hairstyles, and middle school social structures.
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible. Claim your one month free trial which includes a free audiobook and two audible originals by visiting audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey.
If you'd like to get in touch with us, send us an e-mail at serpentanddovespecfic@gmail.com.
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2020-11-181h 05
Return to Odyssey1.10 A Death and a New BeginningOn this week's Return to Odyssey, Josh and Rachel tackle the first real "back story" episode of Adventures in Odyssey, "Recollections." In our reminiscences, we discuss fun character names, video arcades, and kidney disease.
This episode is brought to you in part by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
If you'd like to get in touch with us, send us an e-mail at serpentanddovespecfic@gmail.com.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
Adventures in Odyssey Theme by John Campbell, re-recorded by Wesley Burchell.
2020-11-0452 min
Return to Odyssey1.9 We Need to Talk About MontyHey! We haven't disappeared.
This week, we have a two-parter, which hopefully will make up for the wait. Josh and Rachel pull apart "A Member of the Family," parts one and two. Along the way, we discuss alternate universes, baseball as an icon of wholesome boyhood, and the philosophy of child discipline.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album The Adventure Begins through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/35le5zC
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get y...
2020-10-231h 27
Return to Odyssey1.8 The Thief Who Wasn't ThereJosh and Rachel discuss Episode 8 of The Adventure Begins: "The Tangled Web," another experiment in the story-within-a story format. We discuss the benefits of eating oatmeal and other foods along with your kids, G.K. Chesterton makes an appearance, and we geek out about the compelling and uncommon use of silence in an audio drama.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album The Adventure Begins through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3cTxY4t
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2020-10-0738 min
Return to Odyssey1.7 Of Mice And MenaceThanks for joining us once again! Today, we're halfway through "The Adventure Begins," discussing the Odyssey episode "Nothing to Fear." Along the way, topics of conversation include rodent leashes, horror movie theme music, and the ambiguous ages of these child characters.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album "The Adventure Begins" through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2HiYOXO
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to claim your free thirty-day free trial.
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2020-09-2349 min
Return to Odyssey1.6 "Bad" Pop PsychologyHey, we're back!
This week, Josh and Rachel bring you another Connie Kendall episode titled "Promises Promises," which explores the reality of sin nature and still manages to be a lighthearted romp. We delve into airport panhandlers, classic riddles, and the importance of the gospel for Christians as well as those not saved. There may or may not also be a serenade from the eighties.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album "The Adventure Begins" through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2DH9vC2
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2020-09-0952 min
Return to OdysseyWant Extra Return to Odyssey?Hi Everyone!
We recently collaborated with Lee Acim of AIO Audio News to review the episode "Light's Out at Whit's End."
Check it out here: https://aioaudionews.com/2020/08/29/review-lights-out-at-whits-end/
2020-09-0200 min
Return to Odyssey1.5 Who's Afraid of the Crazy Cat Lady?They can't all be winners, we suppose. In this episode, Josh and Rachel encounter the first Odyssey episode they've truly disliked, "The Day After Christmas." Along the way they discuss toy fads from the '80s, the danger of stereotypes, and the importance of character motivation.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album "The Adventure Begins" through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3leQXKx
This episode is sponsored in part by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to get your free thirty-day free trial.
If you'd...
2020-08-2654 min
Return to Odyssey1.4 His and Hair GiftsThanks for your patience, everyone. We had a crazy couple weeks. But, we're back to critique another episode: "Gifts for Mage and Guy," a personal favorite in both Josh and Rachel's memory. Will it stand the test of time? Subjects covered include principles of comedy writing, hastily abandoned characters, and discrepancies within Biblical genealogies.
If you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album "The Adventure Begins" through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2CIl8IA
This episode is also sponsored in part by Audible. Visit audibletrial.com/returntoodyssey to...
2020-08-1953 min
Return to Odyssey1.3 Bus Fare and Bible BowlsWelcome back!
In this episode, Josh and Rachel look at "Connie Comes to Town," the beloved teenager's introduction to the series. They explore a wacky fan theory involving an elephant puppet, learn what the minimum wage was in 1987, and discuss how characters evolve over the course of a series.
Don't forget, if you'd like to listen along with us, you can check out the full album through our affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2CBRPHL
Also, for the curious, here's the link to the Defunctland episode on "Dumbo's Circus," so you can have an i...
2020-07-2950 min
Return to Odyssey1.2 The Great Freezer ConundrumIt's episode two! To listen along with us, you can purchase the album through our affiliate link: The Adventure Begins: The Early Classics (Adventures in Odyssey Golden Audio Series No. 1)
We're still working through The Adventure Begins. Josh and Rachel analyze "The Life of the Party." Subjects touched on include the economy of storytelling, vaudeville, the Mighty Men of Odyssey, and contextual exegesis. Josh might also sing The Beatles.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
Adventures in Odyssey Theme by John Campbell, re-recorded by Wesley Burchell.
"The End" by Paul...
2020-07-1539 min
Return to Odyssey1.1 The Rube Goldberg Easy BakeWelcome to the inaugural episode!
Josh and Rachel talk about their memories of Adventures in Odyssey and why they started this podcast before diving in to episode 1, Whit's Flop, from the album The Adventure Begins.
Along the way, they cover sketch comedy, training montages, and the many voice talents of Hal Smith.
Artwork courtesy of Focus on the Family.
Adventures in Odyssey Theme by John Campbell, re-recorded by Wesley Burchell.
To listen along with us, you can purchase the album through our affiliate link: The Adventure Begins: The Early...
2020-07-0250 min
ECHORIFT | Pop Culture Interceptor (Yes, a fast car from a dark future)1.016 | Marvel vs. DC (2012)New Project: Getting Mike into monthly comics. We talk about his selections, Secret Avengers, and the Cola Wars! Radio Free Echo Rift is your the twice weekly Pirate Pop Culture Podcast brought to you from Deep Beneath the City of Philadelphia! We have thirty minutes to record each episode here in the confines of the Waiting Room – the only place our evil overlords, the Researchers, can’t monitor our activities. If we were ever caught, we’d be atomized for sure! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Episode 16 - The UnCola 00:36 - Welc...
2012-08-1530 min