Audio Theatre Central

AIR Theatre, AIO, and More with Writer Paul McCusker

(00:00:00) AIR Theatre, AIO, and More with Writer Paul McCusker (00:01:01) Audio Drama Updates (00:17:54) Interview Segment Renowned audio drama scriptwriter and director, Paul McCusker, joins the podcast today for an in-depth conversation with J.D. about Augustine Institute Radio Theatre and a new audio drama series he's working on. Also in the interview, they talk about Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what a "providential conspiracy" is. You don't want to miss this information-packed chat with Paul. But before the conversation, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates. Join us for the final episode of 2025!   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/223 [https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/12/atc223-air-theatre-aio-and-more-with-paul-mccusker.html] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode]

(00:00:00) Interview with Voice and Stage Actor Ian Lahlum [Bonus Episode] (00:00:51) Audio Drama Updates (00:02:25) Interview Segment (00:30:35) Feedback Segment In this bonus episode, Austin Peachey sits down with actor Ian Lahlum to talk about his work as an actor on the stage and behind the microphone. J.D. also shares a couple of audio drama updates and responds to some feedback from Jacob. He also mentions several released projects and a few coming soon, in which you can hear Ian as an actor, in case you're not familiar with his work.  Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/222 [https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/11/atc222-interview-with-actor-ian-lahlum.html] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre

(00:00:00) Review of The Victory of Joan of Arc from AIR Theatre (00:01:04) Audio Drama Updates (00:20:22) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:42:48) Review Segment (01:57:02) Feedback Segment Today, Michael and J.D. do a deep dive into the latest release from Augustine Institute Radio Theatre, The Victory of Joan of Arc. This 4 and a half hour production is a world-class audio drama and they discuss it in depth. Before the review, J.D. shares several exciting audio drama updates and also discusses audio drama trailers in the monologue segment. And to cap off the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jeff and Jeremy.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/221 [https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/11/atc221-review-of-victory-of-joan-of-arc.html] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters

(00:00:00) Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters (00:02:10) Audio Drama Updates (00:22:17) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:32:54) Interview (01:02:15) Community Feedback Today's episode has everything: some exciting audio drama updates, feedback from listeners, a monologue, and a great interview! Our guest is the executive producer of the HeartMatters audio dramas, Kristie Jardot. J.D. recorded an on-location interview with her at their office in Oklahoma last month to talk about how audio drama is fitting into their work after 18 months, about what's ahead, and to get to know her just a bit more. There are some cool new releases that J.D. shares in the updates, and he continues the monologue from the last episode with a guest. To wrap up the episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Michael, Blake, and Jeremy.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/220 [https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/10/atc220-check-in-with-kristie-jardot.html] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.

Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2

(00:00:00) Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2 (00:01:09) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:51) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:23:18) Review Segment (00:56:28) Feedback Segment The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jane and Michael, he shares some thoughts about the value of building relationships in the audio drama industry, and he reviews Season 2 of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor. This is a unique, dramatic audio retelling of the Robin Hood legends from LRT Media and Eternal Future Productions. There is lots to enjoy in this episode that marks the 15th birthday of Audio Theatre Central.   Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/219 [https://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/2025/09/atc219-review-of-robin-hood-rising-to-honor-season-2.html] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. 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.