Editorials
In this section the AIO Update showcases some of our own unique content with discussions on all kinds of issues involving the past, present and future of Adventures in Odyssey. Feel free to browse the editorials and perhaps visit our contact page to submit ideas for new ones.
57: A Little Guidance, Please
Ten secrets from the Official Guide that make us love Odyssey even more.
By David Hilder | August 23, 2023
Ten secrets from the Official Guide that make us love Odyssey even more.
By David Hilder | August 23, 2023
54: A Predicament of Comical Proportions
Ideas for developing future AIO comic strips.
By David Hilder | May 30, 2023
Ideas for developing future AIO comic strips.
By David Hilder | May 30, 2023
49: Nova Falling
Speculations about the Chairman and the Novacom sequel saga.
By David Hilder | December 14, 2022
Speculations about the Chairman and the Novacom sequel saga.
By David Hilder | December 14, 2022
47: With a Little Help from My Books
Why Odyssey's next character should be a bookworm.
By David Hilder | October 18, 2022
Why Odyssey's next character should be a bookworm.
By David Hilder | October 18, 2022
44: A Good and Doubtful Servant
Why Olivia's faith story arc was worth it.
By David Hilder | July 29, 2022
Why Olivia's faith story arc was worth it.
By David Hilder | July 29, 2022
42: Another Woman's Shoes
How the character of Katrina is underutilized.
By David Hilder | May 18, 2022
How the character of Katrina is underutilized.
By David Hilder | May 18, 2022
39: The Show Must Go On
Ideas for future Radio Theatre adaptations.
By David Hilder | February 18, 2022
Ideas for future Radio Theatre adaptations.
By David Hilder | February 18, 2022
38: The Last Episodes of Eugene Meltsner
What to do next after the loss of Will Ryan.
By David Hilder | January 7, 2022
What to do next after the loss of Will Ryan.
By David Hilder | January 7, 2022
37: A Most Extraordinary Character
Farewell to Will Ryan, the voice of Eugene.
By David Hilder | December 21, 2021
Farewell to Will Ryan, the voice of Eugene.
By David Hilder | December 21, 2021
34: The Case of the Missing Carter
Introducing Renee Carter to AIO listeners.
By David Hilder | April 24, 2019
Introducing Renee Carter to AIO listeners.
By David Hilder | April 24, 2019
32: The Nostalgia Factor
Predictions for AIO's two new book series.
By David Hilder | February 5, 2019
Predictions for AIO's two new book series.
By David Hilder | February 5, 2019
27: A Classic Act
Nine early episode types that should return to modern AIO.
By David Hilder | June 19, 2017
Nine early episode types that should return to modern AIO.
By David Hilder | June 19, 2017
25: An Odyssey Conundrum
Unanswered questions from the Official Guide.
By David Hilder | July 29, 2015
Unanswered questions from the Official Guide.
By David Hilder | July 29, 2015
24: Meanwhile, in Another Part of Marus
The future of Passages audio adaptations.
By David Hilder | May 30, 2015
The future of Passages audio adaptations.
By David Hilder | May 30, 2015
21: The Family Chronicles
Reflections on The Truth Chronicles and Album 58.
By David Hilder | December 13, 2014
Reflections on The Truth Chronicles and Album 58.
By David Hilder | December 13, 2014
18: Mistaken for Gandalf
Mr. Whittaker, Gandalf and The Lord of the Rings.
By David Hilder | June 14, 2014
Mr. Whittaker, Gandalf and The Lord of the Rings.
By David Hilder | June 14, 2014
15: The OAC Problem
A discussion on the Odyssey Adventure Club's flaws.
By David Hilder | December 21, 2013
A discussion on the Odyssey Adventure Club's flaws.
By David Hilder | December 21, 2013
14: A Prayer for Jimmy Barclay
How Jimmy Barclay could fill the void in Odyssey and stabilize the show.
By David Hilder | November 16, 2013
How Jimmy Barclay could fill the void in Odyssey and stabilize the show.
By David Hilder | November 16, 2013
13: For Fifteen Dollars More
How exclusive club episodes will split the AIO fandom.
By David Hilder | September 28, 2013
How exclusive club episodes will split the AIO fandom.
By David Hilder | September 28, 2013
12: Two Funerals and a Wedding
When concluded storylines are undermined by later additions.
By David Hilder | July 20, 2013
When concluded storylines are undermined by later additions.
By David Hilder | July 20, 2013
11: Passages Has a Problem
A discussion on the dramatization of the Passages novels.
By David Hilder | May 11, 2013
A discussion on the dramatization of the Passages novels.
By David Hilder | May 11, 2013
9: The Greatest of Themes
Observations regarding a recent album trend.
By David Hilder | January 5, 2013
Observations regarding a recent album trend.
By David Hilder | January 5, 2013
8: The Missing Ring Conspiracy
A closer look at some of Gary Locke's AIO artwork.
By David Hilder | November 30, 2012
A closer look at some of Gary Locke's AIO artwork.
By David Hilder | November 30, 2012
7: A Victim of Romance
When AIO can encourage perpetually flirtatious non-relationships.
By David Hilder | August 18, 2012
When AIO can encourage perpetually flirtatious non-relationships.
By David Hilder | August 18, 2012
2: A Matter of Expedience
A discussion on the timing of album releases.
By David Hilder | November 1, 2011
A discussion on the timing of album releases.
By David Hilder | November 1, 2011
1: The Top Four
Why Adventures in Odyssey needs more adult characters.
By David Hilder | November 1, 2011
Why Adventures in Odyssey needs more adult characters.
By David Hilder | November 1, 2011
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