In this podventure, we discuss the episode “First Love,” in which Connie meets the high school baseball star Jeff Lewis. They hit it off and start spending a lot of time together. But alas, Jeff is *gasp* not a Christian! How long can Connie convince herself that “missionary dating” is a good idea? We’ll find out in today’s Podventure in Odyssey! Also, the “not like other girls” trope, how to explain why Christians should date other Christians, and two important questions: Which Odyssey character are you, and what kind of plant? Potato?

In this podventure, we discuss the episode "A...is for Attitude," in which we take a tour of Connie's follies after she dishes out some misguided advice about the benefits of a positive attitude. Also, personal trainer Connie, mortal peril, and a discussion of the way women are taught the consequences of their actions.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Bad Luck,” in which Robyn receives a chain letter asking for a dollar and promising grave consequences if refused. Believing the letter wholeheartedly, Jessie tries to persuade Robyn to comply. When she does not, the two friends spend the rest of the episode debating whether Robyn’s run-of-the-mill misfortunes are the cause of supernatural bad luck, or just a normal part of life. Also, the invention of a fun new mail-related game, a Christianese word study, and an open invitation to confess (podfess?) at our confessional (i.e. podfessional).

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “By Any Other Name,” in which Kurt Stevens, with the help of Lucy’s campaign management skills, runs for class rep so he can get a passing grade in social studies. Meanwhile, the town of Odyssey comes face-to-face with Phil Phillips, who is here to help those struggling small businesses rebrand—for a nominal fee, of course. Also, the Raw Metal Power Push Starcade, Lucy’s weakness to compliments, and the introduction of a very fun main cast member.

Welcome to another Album Art Review, in which we discuss the original cover art on the album we just finished. In this review, we cover art from many episodes in this album, but mostly Isaac the Coureagous and The Very Best of Friends. Once again, we got a couple bonus episodes from the Odyssey app that were not present in the original physical album. You can follow along with photos on our reddit as we discuss the classic children’s story book style art, whether we’re guessing the depicted characters correctly, and how often gym class features in this album.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Thanksgiving At Home,” in which Jimmy and Donna take it upon themselves to cook Thanksgiving dinner while their parents languish in bed with the flu. WhAt cOuLd gO wRoNg?? A lot, and yet, at the same time, not very much. Also, hyperspecific Bible advice, the origin of the First Thanksgiving myth, and the invention of a brand new, much-needed holiday.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode "One Bad Apple," in which some poisoned apples send Tom, Whit, and Curt on an after hours sleuthing mission to Edgebiter's upstream Odyssey office. Also, bad security guards, bureaucracy montages, individual vs. collective responsibility, and Tom as the Mandalorian. Here are further resources on some of the topics we covered: Amazon Deforestation & Carbon Update for 2023 - https://www.maaproject.org/2023/amazon-deforestation-carbon/ Recovery of the Ozone Layer - https://www.npr.org/2023/01/10/1147977166/ozone-layer-recovery-united-nations-report Kurzgesagt video which discusses the carbon footprint - https://youtu.be/yiw6_JakZFc?si=sB02S5oYJC8zRMg5 Hank Green discusses Geo Engineering wtih Miriam (zentouro) and Adam (climateadam) - https://youtu.be/Gs-ed1CEokc?si=A5o47UY21QApCU18 The Sunday Story: The Quickening - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sunday-story-the-quickening/id1222114325?i=1000624978869 XKCD graphic of global warming trends over time - https://xkcd.com/1732/

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Isaac the Courageous,” in which Isaac tries to join…the Bones of Rath??? That’s right, Rodney Rathbone has arrived on the cast list! Isaac, continuing to wrestle with his identity, longs to prove himself in the eyes of his peers. And what better way than by subjecting himself to Rodney’s horrible gang initiation rites? Thankfully, Whit is able to provide some insight into the true nature of courage, and you can bet Isaac will have an opportunity to exercise his newfound virtue before the day is done. If you thought “Ice Fishing” would be the episode to feature a crisis on a frozen body of water, you would be mistaken! Also, a cursed ‘ship, Odyssey geography, and unpredictable discussion questions.

In this podventure, we discuss the episode “Lincoln, Part 2,” in which Jimmy finishes his imagination station adventure, bearing witness to the events which led to the end of the Civil War. Also, sanctioned times for deception, the myth of Robert E Lee, dirty sarsparilla, and tonal whiplash. We have lots of resources for you this time: The Atlantic article about the myth of Robert E Lee - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/06/the-myth-of-the-kindly-general-lee/529038/ The Civil War, Part 1: Crash Course US History - https://youtu.be/rY9zHNOjGrs?si=k4H2I283f4XyFUgs The Civil War, Part 2: Crash Course US History - https://youtu.be/GzTrKccmj_I?si=nb0seOiyj4UkGGIe Brennan Lee Mulligan Civil War ghost sketch - https://youtu.be/FAZJVkelgcg?si=4NFmkoTmASba9izN

In this podventure, we discuss the episode "Lincoln, Part 1," in which Jimmy is cajoled into taking his first ever Imagination Station adventure through the annals of American History. Jimmy gets dropped into a forest, where he meets 'Abe' and they become fast friends through the time-honored pastime of squirrel hunting. After discovering that his friend Abe is in fact President Lincoln, Jimmy is whisked away on a grand adventure as one of the president's confidantes. Also, the greatness that is Zapazoids, a few suspicious fellows, and an episode cliffhanger that almost, but doesn't quite, hit the mark. Additional Resources: Sunn m'Cheaux, Harvard-based Gullah Teacha, can be found at https://www.sunnmcheaux.com/