The five-year journey to “Running the Race”
April 17, 2024
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Executive producer Dave Arnold starting outlining a story about Eric Liddell in 2019 — but the episode wasn’t written and directed by Phil Lollar until 2023 and not released until 2024. Follow the marathon production of the three-part epic. (Plus: A preview of “The Rydell Realizations, Part 3”)
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Sound designer Nathan Jones looks back on all the jogging and Olympic sprints in the first two parts of “Running the Race,” previews the final episode in a prison camp…and tells us the one thing he would save from his home.
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Brian Cummings has played dozens of Odyssey characters from Christopher Columbus to the local soccer coach to Emperor Nero to even Jesus Christ.
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Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas release the imagination of both young and old as listeners follow a host of characters through adventures in the town of Odyssey. Geared toward kids ages 8 and up, these high-quality audio dramas teach biblical truths and moral foundations for children to make decisions from throughout their lives. “Morrie Rydell, you’re under arrest.” When Odyssey’s resident hacker is accused of a serious computer crime, Suzu, Cooper, and Mr. Whittaker race to investigate what really happened. But the newly-formed team isn’t united. Emily Jones’s past dealings with Morrie cloud her desire to help. Why should she believe he’s innocent? Meanwhile, Jules Kendall gets a unique opportunity to use her musical talents with a band but joining them could mean hurting a friend and lying to Connie. And Buck Meltsner’s new life takes an intriguing turn when Jason Whittaker arrives in Baltimore with a spy job for him. Friendships are on the table and loyalties are up for grabs as everyone in Odyssey tries their best to Keep it Together.