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 o ...
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Dramatic Adventure Theatre (DAT) is a company that ACTS!! Using theatre as a tool for social change and empowerment, we take talented artists to communities around the world to learn, teach, share, grow, and raise awareness for the specific needs of these various communities! These film clips are just a taste of what it is we do. If you would like to learn more and find ways to get involved, go to dramaticadventure.com.
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Someone New Theatre Company presents a dramatised audiobook of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's twelve beloved stories featuring the most famous consultant detective of all time – Sherlock Holmes! This adaptation, with a cast of Australian actors bringing these stories to life, includes sound effects and all the original twists and turns. It was produced during the pandemic with the aim of giving artists a platform to continue creating during lockdowns.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/radiotheatre/subscribe The adventures of silly aunt sissy everyones favorite #auntie, is about how to be the best parent and includes sketches like father knows it all and story time and music for kids. And as advice! Plus classic dramatic readings of public domain books and various short scripts all genres. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Oral Storytelling & More with Hank the Cowdog Creator, John R. Erickson
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Today's main event is a conversation with author and audiobook narrator John R. Erickson. John published his first book and audiobook of the Hank the Cowdog character in 1983 and has been going strong ever since. J.D. talks with him about the series' origins, his work on a cattle ranch, the part that the oral storytelling tradition played in his ap…
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet to Come
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It's the review many have been waiting for! Today J.D. and Austin do a deep dive into Adventures in Odyssey #75: The Best Is Yet To Come, discussing the plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. In addition to this discussion, J.D. responds to feedback from Nato, Bethany, Rose, and David. But before all of that, he shares a …
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Milestone Celebration with Industry Guests, the ATC Team & You!
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For this milestone episode, we are thrilled to present some short conversations with several of the top creatives in the family-friendly audio drama industry; writers, composers, actors, directors, and sound designers. J.D. chats with each of them about why they love working in audio drama and then asks some fun questions to get to know these talen…
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Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 1
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Today, J.D. dives into the world of medieval England with a review of the first season of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. In addition to talking about this audio drama about the legendary characters of Robin, Prince John, Marian, and Friar Tuck, J.D. also gives a monologue segment with some of his thoughts…
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Review of Adventures in Odyssey #74: Buckle Up!
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Today, JD is joined by ATC contributor Austin Peachey to review album 74 of Adventures in Odyssey, titled Buckle Up! They go deep into the characters, plots, performances, and production values of these six episodes. Also in the episode, JD shares a handful of audio drama updates, including the first trailer for the next Sargent Family Productions …
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Easter is this month and Witnesses recently just wrapped up the final episode of their mini-series, The Lamb, so we thought it was the perfect time to review these episodes. ATC contributor and audio drama producer Christopher Green joins J.D. for a deep dive into these 8 episodes which tell the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection in a …
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HeartMatters Audio Drama Review & Producers Interview
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Ok, it's really true that we've got a packed episode this month! We've got a bunch of audio drama updates, JD shares some potentially controversial opinions about younger writers and actors in his monologue, and he also responds to feedback from Bethany, Blake, Jeremy, and Michael. In addition to all that, JD is joined in the interview segment by K…
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JD kicks off the year with a new episode dedicated to looking at what is coming down the road this year in the world of family-friendly audio drama. There are lots of productions on the horizon that we're really excited about and we thought it was worth discussing. JD also shares some audio drama updates and addresses some feedback from Christian a…
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Interview with Writer Glenn Hascall & Review of Artaban and the Quest for the King
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We've got a packed show for the final episode of 2023! Austin Peachey sits down with writer and voice actor, Glenn Hascall, to talk about some of his previous projects he written or acted in, his creative process, and a bit about what he's got cooking for 2024. JD shares a bunch of audio drama updates including a couple pieces of teaser audio and t…
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Live at Sonic-Con '23 with Actors Daniel Cross & Andy Harvey
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Recorded in front of live audience in The Tower Theater in Lynchburg, Virginia at Sonic-Con 2023, this episode was a lot of fun! ATC contributor Austin Peachey joins JD to host the show as they share lots of audio drama updates and address some feedback from listener Blake. They also have a great conversation with actors Andy Harvey and Daniel Cros…
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JD, Dominic Treis, Josh Rodriguez, Darby Kern, Austin Peachey, and Nato Jacobson recap day 3 of Sonic-Con 2023. 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. Join our Throne room: http…
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JD, Dominic Treis, and Josh Rodriguez recap day 2 of Sonic-Con 2023. 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. Join our Throne room: https://throne.live/@AudioTheatreCentral/ Recor…
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JD, Dominic Treis, and Austin Peachey recap day 1 of Sonic-Con 2023. 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. Join our Throne room: https://throne.live/@AudioTheatreCentral/ Recor…
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“Venture” Cast Reveal with Alicia and Jonathan of Eternal Future Productions
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Alicia Hansen and Jonathan Cooke from Eternal Future Productions join JD to talk about the audio dramas they're working on these days. They chat a bit about Pirateers, but the conversation primarily focuses on their upcoming show, Venture, for which they reveal for the first time, the full character list for Season 1 and the actors who play each of…
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“The War of the Worlds” and “Operator” with Matthew P. Woerner | #WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus Episode
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Today is World Audio Drama Day so we've got a bonus episode for you! Matthew P. Woerner from AudioImagination77 Productions joins JD to talk about one of the most famous radio shows of all-time on the 85th anniversary of its original airing, The War of the Worlds from The Mercury Theatre on the Air. They talk about some of the behind the scenes of …
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Scoring Adventures in Odyssey with Composer John Campbell
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Another packed episode this month! Award-winning composer, John Campbell, joins JD to talk about composing scores for Adventures in Odyssey, some of his favorite characters, and a lot more! But before that, JD shares a bunch of audio drama updates and a monologue segment about the value of silence. And to wrap up the episode, JD responds to feedbac…
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Exclusive ATC Backstage Initial Reactions | #PodcastDay Bonus
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To celebrate International Podcast Day, JD brings a special bonus episode of the podcast. He shares a few audio drama updates and then gives you a peek behind the curtain into ATC Backstage and plays two Initial Reactions Quickisodes that were recorded for Backstage pass holders. Happy Podcast Day! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.…
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The 6th ATC Seneca Awards Replay & Winners’ Speeches
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In this bonus episode, JD shares a few audio drama updates before playing the recording of the 6th ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 25, 2023. Following the broadcast replay, we get to hear the acceptance speeches from this year's winners! Don't miss it! Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/185 What are your thoughts on the t…
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The LRT Media Backstory with Craig Hart & the Seneca Problem
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JD sits down with writer/director Craig A. Hart, the founder of LRT Media, to talk about his journey into the audio drama industry. They chat about his work as a writer and producer of shows like Chapel & Squeak, The Titanic Waif, and his Sherlock Holmes series. And to wrap up the conversation, Craig shares an exclusive announcement about his upcom…
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Review of Adventures In Odyssey #73: 28 Hours
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Michael Schroeder joins JD for an extended review of Adventures in Odyssey album 73: 28 Hours. They break down some of the standout moments from this fast-paced collection of episodes and talk over some of the questions this arc stirred up. JD also shares a short monologue on gratitude and shares several audio drama industry updates, including a te…
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This one is all about mental health awareness week and pride disability month and how friends help you feel good about yourself. Where I tell a story about anne green gables And we feel good about ourselves by making friends. And talk about barbie .listen to both segments . I also talk about aunt and uncle appreciation day . --- Support this podcas…
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AI Audio Drama, Odyssey News & Listener Feedback
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Today JD skips the reviews and interviews to bring you a huge list of audio drama updates, including a bunch of news about upcoming Adventures in Odyssey episodes and a bit of speculation. Also he dives into a monologue about using AI chatbots and AI voices in audio drama so buckle up for this one! Then JD brings an extended feedback segment in whi…
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Audiobook/Audio Drama Hybrids with Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions
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Today we have a bonus episode for you! JD has a great conversation with Kenny Sargent of Sargent Family Productions about audiobook/audio drama hybrid productions, some of the challenges he faced with his projects, and the value of writers being willing to listen to feedback and refine their manuscripts. Before Kenny joins the show, JD shares sever…
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Interview with Paws & Tales Creative Director, David Carl
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We've got a lot of great content in this episode, including an interview, listener feedback, a monologue, and a bunch of audio drama updates. JD kicks things off with a bevy of information on industry events, recent releases, and upcoming releases as well. Then in the monologue segment, he talks about the importance of audio file metadata. After JD…
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Review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre
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Austin Peachey joins JD for the main event this episode, which is a review of Crown of Success from Lamplighter Theatre, and there are some very opposing opinions on this near three-hour audio drama. JD also shares several exciting industry updates and then in the monologue segment, he shares some thoughts on how various audio dramas build audience…
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Anne ofgreen gables talks autism awareness month
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Today we go to the library and talk with anna of green gables about autism awareness month and talk about libraries becoming real and all the books being your friends.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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This is to educate people about passover and I read a book about passover for children. Simplized version to educate all so we all can find peace together.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Reviews of Suddenly One Morning & You Are There: Easter & Interview w/ The Pond Creator, Charlie Richards
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Happy Easter! Today's episode focuses primarily on Easter-themed audio dramas. JD reviews Suddenly One Morning from Insight For Living Radio Theater and You Are There: Easter from Lamplighter Theatre as well as a micro review on the stage play C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In from Fellowship for Performing Arts. In addition to that, ATC…
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Silly aunty sissy radio theatre: Anne of green gables
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This one tells a story about anne of green gables . We will explore how book help you be happy By exploring different worlds.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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from a family perspective. good clean movies from a family perspective. read and watch good movies including women talking a book first , and I talk animation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Review of Jonathan Park 18: The One True God
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This episode is packed with lots of family-friendly audio drama goodness! JD brings a bunch of exciting updates on upcoming releases and events. Michael Schroeder joins the show for an in depth discussion on Jonathan Park #18: The One True God. JD also addresses feedback from Jonathan, Sarah, Marshal, Judah, and Jeremy. And he shares some thoughts …
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Review of Adventures In Odyssey #72: The Long Road Home
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We packed a lot into this episode! Austin Peachey joins JD for an in-depth review of Adventures in Odyssey's 72nd album release, The Long Road Home, and to discuss their love of bacon, as well as theories of Eugene Meltsner's future. JD also shares a bunch of exciting audio drama updates and a short monologue on his wishes for some innovation in th…
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It's all about the Golden globes and Pinocchio and Gen x and Austin Butler and Elvis and Kevin Costner and Eddie Murphy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Silly Auntie sissy radio theater Happy New Year.
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What is all about Christmas classics Hanukkah classics and New Year's and LA befana --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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For the first episode of 2023, JD spends a few minutes recounting some of the highlights from the last year. He then shares some audio drama updates before jumping into three mini reviews. He shares his thoughts on The Little Red Hen from The Academy of Arts, A Friend from Woodgrove episode #1: “Double Date”, and "The Speckled Band" from LRT Media.…
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Your Favorite Christmas Shows & Ben Kempf Interview
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We wrap up 2022 with a packed episode! We get to hear your submissions for your favorite Christmas audio dramas and JD interviews A Bit of Time Travel creator, Ben Kempf, about his show, his creative process, and his work on Greenhorn Tales. They also talk specifically about "The Architect", the two-part Christmas episode, which was released last y…
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movie review: Greatest beer run ever movie review
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This episode gets you into the holiday spirit and I also talk about the best movie with Zac Efron the greatest beer one ever about Vietnam.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Review of King Jack from Lamplighter Theatre & Caleb Bressler Interview
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Welcome to another packed episode of ATC! JD brings a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you informed and then JD and Roy do a deep dive into King Jack from Lamplighter Theatre. This audio drama addresses topics of anger management, bullying, humility, not seeking revenge, and more so it sparks quite a discussion. After the review, JD chats with …
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Free review about the movie Armageddon time with Anne Hathaway Jeremy Strong and more great actors,family friendly--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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The boxcar children: silly auntie sissy radio theater
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One is all about The boxcar children ending and of course I read stories from let's play together and give you activities to do from Daniel the tiger and more shell silver Stein and Caroline Kennedy poems and lastly the review of the movie apocalypse time.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support…
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Review of Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims from Brinkman Adventures
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JD kicks off this episode with a whole slew of audio drama tidbits regarding AIO, Nick Guy, Lamplighter Theatre, and more. ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, joins JD in the review segment for a breakdown of Parts 1 and 2 of Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims from the Brinkman Adventures. In addition to the in-depth discussion on …
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Silly aunty Sissy reads two more chapters of Blue Bay mystery and give you some fun ideas to encourage your child's imagination and I read lots of poems.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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Free Episode of Brinkman Adventures & Ian Bultman Interview
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In this packed episode, JD shares a bunch of audio drama tidbits to keep you up to date on the latest happenings and then writer/director Ian Bultman joins the show to talk about his work on Brinkman Adventures. Ian shares some behind the scenes info on their latest release, Freedom: William Bradford and the American Pilgrims as well as a peek at s…
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Showing silly aunty Sissy radio theatre box car children ,:9&10
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all about The boxcar children and fun cooking recipes to do for Halloween. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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ATC170: 5th Annual ATC Seneca Awards Replay [Bonus Episode]
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Today's episode is the replay of the 5th Annual ATC Seneca Awards broadcast from August 26th, 2022. We are sharing this in the ATC feed for those of you who prefer to have it come down the feed to you so you don't have to go over to the awards website to play it there. We were not able to do the winners' acceptance speeches this year, but if you en…
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Episode is all about 9/11. A brief radio episode play.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radiotheatre/support
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ATC169: Review of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre
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It's time to head back to Narnia in this episode! JD, Roy, and Andrew review The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. They jump deep into the symbolism in the story in addition to discussing the technical aspects of the audio drama adaptation. In addition to the review, JD and Austin Peachey chat for a few minut…
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This is all about singing ,we sing songs and I read The boxcar children Blue Bay mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner, course we do more fun activities from let's play together from Daniel the tiger and more poems from a family of poems Caroline Kennedy's collection and of course where the sidewalk ends. Another fun episode of silly aunties to see r…
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ATC168: Review of Jonathan Park #17: No Other Gods
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JD and ATC contributor, Michael Schroeder, do a deep dive into Series #17 of the Jonathan Park program. This collection, titled No Other Gods, explores new territory for the show and the guys have a lot to say about this production. JD also shares several exciting audio drama tidbits and he also responds to some feedback from E.Z. Full show notes a…
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The episode is all about Lunaghsa and I read more poems from where the sidewalk ends and give you ideas to do on lunasa and I discuss what Lunaghsa is and I read poems from Caroline Kennedy a family of poems about fall and we go on an adventure on Blue Bay mystery in The boxcar children. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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