FREE EPISODE: “The Jokes on You,” plus hear from sound designer Duane Harms
September 8th, 2010
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When Jason Whittaker encourages his Sunday School class to be encouraging, Julie takes on Dwayne as a project. But when she encourages him to be funny, the results may be catastrophic! After the show, be sure to listen as Duane Harms tells stories from behind the scenes, plus a surprise.
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Podcast Links
- Today’s show “The Joke’s on You” is one of 12 episodes included on Through Thick and Thin, the 30th album from Adventures in Odyssey.
- Read more about The Joke’s on You and find discussion questions.
Tags: Duane Harms, The Joke's on You



BOB on September 8th, 2010 - 5:07pm
OK, I’ve learned my lesson! No more fireworks at Whit’s End–I promise. I really want to co-host the podcast again (but Nathan, could we please NOT do another video podcast until my eyebrows grow back)? On a different subject, my wife and I saw a McDonald’s commercial on TV the other night for Chicken McNuggets, and the voice at the end sounded just like … Andre Stojka. Am I imagining things? Has anybody else seen it? Is it our Whit? By the way, good job flying solo this week, Jesse!
Odysseyfan#1 on September 8th, 2010 - 8:32pm
Cool. too bad i own this episode.
Nancy on September 8th, 2010 - 8:57pm
Adventures in Odyssey has been such an important part of our family. Out son is 25 yrs old and he still listens to the CD’s at bedtime so does his 21 yr old sister. Now we are introducing them to our almost 2 yr old twin granddaughters. My husband and I recently went on a 12 hour drive and the time went by quickly as we enjoyed many episodes. Thank you for creating entertainment that can be enjoyed at any age. Keep on bringing the Good News to the generations to come. God’s blessings to all.
stuck on aio on September 8th, 2010 - 9:07pm
Can we have “Tornado” from Through Thick and Thin? Its my favorite and I haven’t heard it in years!!!
Joshua on September 8th, 2010 - 9:37pm
I like when you have free episodes!
Michael on September 9th, 2010 - 7:40am
This is a great episode. Hoorah. Jason is back.
WOoton on September 9th, 2010 - 8:08am
Do more free episodes!!!
Anonymous on September 9th, 2010 - 8:33am
Great Podcast Aio! BTW… Does anyone know how to make those smily faces?? Please reply!!!!
yulianna on September 9th, 2010 - 8:54am
Yes Im the first one.It was Great
hannah d on September 9th, 2010 - 9:07am
this is awesome i was waiting for a free episode im so happy now yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JORDAN on September 9th, 2010 - 10:13am
cool! I am the first one post!
Leanne on September 9th, 2010 - 11:12am
Nice, but the last one was way funnier…
josh on September 9th, 2010 - 11:32am
I loved this podcast,
thank you soo much guys!!!!!
This episode is really funny, album 30
seems like it would be a great album to
have! I really liked the end with the dude guy
telling different people to get on and off th floor!
=D =D =D
jack on September 9th, 2010 - 12:01pm
i love this episode it is one of my fav
Barbie on September 9th, 2010 - 2:40pm
i like the fire joke!! hahahahaha!
Barbie on September 9th, 2010 - 3:07pm
I got an awesome joke: Why was the baby ant confused? A: Because all of his uncles were “aunts”! HEHE!
Odysseyfan#1 on September 9th, 2010 - 3:24pm
Hey! my comment got posted right by Bob’s! Unless it’s somebody else posing as him… Hm…
Odysseys1fan on September 9th, 2010 - 5:25pm
Thanks for NOT doing any more fireworks Bob But that was i funny i can’t wait to see number 52 for Odyssey hope to here it SOON
RTD on September 9th, 2010 - 6:24pm
AWSOME
fan # 1 on September 9th, 2010 - 6:53pm
odyssey rocks i love hearing them
Adam on September 10th, 2010 - 8:17am
Hi AIO team, I know where you got the sound effects when Jesse was telling jokes right after the episode. They’re from a Clavinova electronic piano, right? We have that piano and I love playing with the Sound FX.
Sam on September 10th, 2010 - 11:15am
I LOVE THIS ONE!!
Joe B on September 10th, 2010 - 11:25am
LOL… thats funny Bob… we miss u tho… hurry back to the podcast. By the way when does the new album come out?
Lyndie on September 10th, 2010 - 11:48am
Thank you so much for another free episode.
Keep doing more!
trulyblessed on September 10th, 2010 - 12:14pm
yay! free episode! and I actually like this episode!
BIBLEcrazy on September 10th, 2010 - 2:21pm
HI
the dude guy is funny
pore bob he was not in this one. he got what was coming.
bobby on September 10th, 2010 - 2:34pm
thanks for the episode i love the free episodes
knitgrrl on September 10th, 2010 - 5:13pm
I’m listening to it right now!! ahahaha!!- its really good.
I love free episodes!! I love AIO!!
Hannah on September 10th, 2010 - 6:11pm
Funny
Lydia on September 11th, 2010 - 11:36am
Yay! I love free episodes!
happyface:) on September 11th, 2010 - 12:12pm
yay! i like when you do free episodes!! please do more! thanks! (ps. been listening for probably 8 yrs.)
bob on September 11th, 2010 - 1:40pm
OK, I’ve learned my lesson! No more fireworks at Whit’s End–I promise. I really want to co-host the podcast again (but Nathan, could we please NOT do another video podcast until my eyebrows grow back)? On a different subject, my wife and I saw a McDonald’s commercial on TV the other night for Chicken McNuggets, and the voice at the end sounded just like … Andre Stojka. Am I imagining things? Has anybody else seen it? Is it our Whit? By the way, good job flying solo this week, Jesse!
Stevie on September 11th, 2010 - 2:45pm
I love this yall. Keep on doing free episodes. I hope you come back Bob. and um what’s the name of your wife you never did mention it and what channel was the commerical on Bob? If and i mean IF you are the real Bob. I ain’t wanting to listen to a fake Bob, because he is too good to copy.
God Bless Yall
Stevie
OREGOGIRL on September 11th, 2010 - 9:49pm
Can you guys give away Aloha Oyy? Thanks for the free episode!
When does album 52 come out? I can’t wait!
oregongirl on September 11th, 2010 - 9:50pm
capa girl on September 12th, 2010 - 9:32am
lol that’s funny
neon green on September 12th, 2010 - 11:33am
That episode is funny! I love it when the guy at the end says ” Everyone who orders their salad dressing on the side, step onto the floor!”
number1fan on September 12th, 2010 - 5:26pm
i feel bad for u bob
miss america on September 12th, 2010 - 5:30pm
that was so cool! I’ve never heard of Duane Harms before.
Girlychef on September 12th, 2010 - 10:06pm
Poor Bob!
Are you ok did you go to the hospital! Yea Go Jason! Is the reason you were not on the podcast was because you were in physical therapy! Well don’t be so obssive with fireworks next time!
elizabeth on September 13th, 2010 - 9:37am
thanks for the free episode.:)
where could we go if we wanted to buy this episode?
ya’l are so cool.
Reagan on September 13th, 2010 - 1:01pm
You guys hit the spot!
Audacy Lover on September 13th, 2010 - 3:55pm
I love free episodes! Please! Please! Please! Do more of them in the future! Thanks Audacy and keep up the good work.
Elaine on September 13th, 2010 - 4:06pm
i love this oddyssey.thanks oddyssey
Sosha on September 14th, 2010 - 5:25am
I love to listen to oddessey
loryn on September 14th, 2010 - 6:44am
That was great!Please do more free episodes?!?
Anonymous on September 14th, 2010 - 7:22am
guys bob is probably on vacation please confirm or deny this AIO
Emma on September 14th, 2010 - 8:57am
I LOVE it. It is so COOL.
AIOLOVER on September 14th, 2010 - 10:17am
I LOVED IT. IT WAS SO COOL
Dave on September 14th, 2010 - 12:52pm
Since you brought back Lucy,Jack,Jimmy,and Kurt,you should bring back Jared and Dwayne.Oh,please bring back Jason.Did you notice the little pattern you had with him?He is in 46 skip one.48 skip one.50 skip one.Whats next?52 skip one.I cant wait for the green ring conspiracy.
Audacy Lover on September 14th, 2010 - 4:07pm
I love Audacy
When is the new album going to come out? Do any of you guys know? Which Actress played Jooly in “The joke is on you?
FUMIKO on September 14th, 2010 - 5:28pm
How do you catch a rabbit?
Answer:
You lie down in the grass and make a noise like a carrot.
Girlychef on September 14th, 2010 - 8:27pm
The thing at the end was funney !!
Odysseyfan!! on September 15th, 2010 - 11:52am
ok people listen closely
THE FIREWIORKS WERE SOUND EFFECTS! BOB IS NOT IN THE HOSPITAL!!
oy vey
Anonymous on September 15th, 2010 - 12:23pm
where is the information on album 52 “on whitsend.org” according to the commercial there’s supposed to be some
Reagan on September 15th, 2010 - 1:41pm
when will there be another free episode.
jan on September 15th, 2010 - 5:19pm
i can’t find a radio station in my area that carries oddyssey.
Please write us at http://www.whitsend.org for a list of nearby stations.
Cool-guy on September 16th, 2010 - 9:05am
HHey guys,
Do you think that what happend to Bob actually happend? I mean if he had a firework show in the studio it probably would have caused some major damage to the building and Bob.
Keep up the good work Audacy Team!
Cool Guy
Toby Mac on September 16th, 2010 - 10:33am
Too bad I own this episode. It’s funny but I’ve heard it a million times. Please make a new podcast!! I’ve heard every one that you’ve ever made but I’m still itching for more to listen to!!
Bob fan on September 16th, 2010 - 11:34am
Hay Bob Missed you Jessie Did ok alone;I guess.When will you be out of trouble
odyssey fan on September 16th, 2010 - 4:57pm
this is really awesome!
thanks for the free episode!
Grace on September 17th, 2010 - 12:57pm
i love adventures in odyssey! <3 free episode <3
natalie on September 17th, 2010 - 3:02pm
omw WE MISS YOU BOB when will you be out of trouble and when are they going to put out some new podcast…i HATE waiting
franklin on September 17th, 2010 - 3:44pm
I loved it its so cool I loved it its great.
Lauren on September 17th, 2010 - 5:17pm
Odyssey Fan you are soo right. Bob was never hurt. Bob at the beginning give us proof that you are the real Bob!
Stevie on September 17th, 2010 - 8:20pm
I am on the edge of my seat with excitment! I’m listening to Karen right now when Whit and Donna are walking to visit Karen. I just heard a few seconds ago the “newsreport” that Chris delievered. I cannot wait for the clock tower mystery! I cannot wait like I said. I mean a missing mascot and a phantom! What else will Odyssey’s writers come up with. I cannot wait ya’ll! I know that all of us were kinda complaining about album 51 but Album 52 sure sounds like fun!
God bless ya’ll
Stevie
Anonymous on September 18th, 2010 - 11:40am
i like the free eposodes!!!!
IHOPKC on September 19th, 2010 - 9:58am
I LOVE IT!
wootonrocks! on September 20th, 2010 - 7:38pm
I Love this episode I’m Trying to get my collection of Adventures In Odyssey to expand even more I love the Novacom series in Battle Lines and Countermoves!
Alina on September 21st, 2010 - 2:17pm
Cool-guy: it was sound effects. i don’t think they would show an example like that to kids. Anyways, it’s just to be funnie!
Emily on September 21st, 2010 - 3:51pm
I love free episodes. too bad I can’t get this to play!!! thanks anyway!!!
Dave on September 21st, 2010 - 5:20pm
O fyi my best friend wants you to bring Mitch back.Jason is awesome.
Lisa on September 21st, 2010 - 8:56pm
Super Cool!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa on September 22nd, 2010 - 9:32pm
I Know totally bring Mitch back and Jason,They belong in Odyssey!!!
I love odess on September 23rd, 2010 - 6:01pm
Great episode!:)
Aurora on September 25th, 2010 - 8:12am
DO MORE FREE EPISODES!
AIOLOver on September 25th, 2010 - 10:50am
IS JASON GOING TO GET MARRIED
Gabi on September 25th, 2010 - 6:30pm
Please, please, PLEASE bring back Mitch and Jason, they’re two of my favorite characters!
Laura on September 26th, 2010 - 12:41pm
WOW! Good episode! It had a really good lesson to. Thanks
MICHELLE on September 27th, 2010 - 11:17am
BRING BACK MITCH PLEASE AND JASON! what happened to them anywho???
ODESEyFAn#1 on September 27th, 2010 - 4:19pm
I LOVE ODDVENTURES IN ODDYSSEY!
MY FRIEND AND I HAD AN IDEA ABOUT AN adventures IN ODDYSEY VIDIO GAME. AND BY THE WAY,MITCH ALMOST MARRIED TO CONNIE. AND IS NOW IN THE FBI I THINK!
Bob on September 28th, 2010 - 8:49am
Ok guys, I’m at probation still. I don’t know why! I mean all I wanted to do was have some fireworks for you guys. I dont really want to be on the show on acount of… on acount of… on… OK I’LL JUST TELL YOU! MY HAIR IS ALL GONE! (I never had much anyway) MY EYEBROWS ARE GONE! MY MUSTACHE AND BEARD ARE GONE! (My neatly trimmed beard mind you) I just don’t get how it missed Jesse? AHH is he invincable? Ok gotta go. Jesse Jesse JESSE. I WANT YOUR INVINCABILITY!
Bob on September 28th, 2010 - 1:14pm
Ok guys, I’m at probation still. I’m don’t know why! I mean all I wanted to do was have some fireworks for you guys. I don’t really want to be on the show on acount of.. on acount of… on… OK I’LL JUST TELL YOU! MY HAIR IS ALL GONE! MY EYEBROWS! ARE GONE! MY MUSTACHE AND BEARD ARE GONE! (My neatly trimmed beard mind you) I just don’t get how it missed Jesse? AHH is he invincable? Ok gotta go. Jesse Jesse JESSE. I WANT YOUR INVINCABILITY!
brooke on September 28th, 2010 - 1:16pm
I want more free episodes! more More MOre MORe MORE!
josh on September 28th, 2010 - 3:55pm
I love when you do the free episodes.
Please do more!!!
This episode is very funny.
I agree with Michelle, BRING BACK MITCH AND JASON! (please please please)
josh on September 28th, 2010 - 3:58pm
Mitch neads to come back from boodapest!
Jason neads to marry Monica!
=D
ddddddd on September 28th, 2010 - 5:31pm
what do you mean by mitch?
ddddddd on September 28th, 2010 - 5:44pm
Oh, is he the guy Connie was dating during the Novacom Saga? And what do you mean Jason is getting married? And what about Monica?
brooke on September 29th, 2010 - 1:25pm
Bring Mitch and Jason back! PLEASE! Make more exciting adventurous episodes like The last great adventure of summer. Keep up the good work!
brooke on September 29th, 2010 - 4:20pm
Has anyone had trouble posting? They dont accept any of mine. Is anyone else having this problem?
Anonymous on September 29th, 2010 - 8:49pm
It was a great free episode !!
EUGENE on September 29th, 2010 - 8:51pm
I loved it a lot!!
Raquel on September 29th, 2010 - 9:09pm
Guys the bloggers are ganging up on you! We want Jason and Mitch to come back! Do so soon!
brooke on September 30th, 2010 - 8:45am
When is the new episode coming out? I think it was October 2. But I’m not sure. I sure hope not cause that’s the day I’m moving. Does anyone if there is any other day I can listen to it? )-:
brooke on September 30th, 2010 - 8:47am
Hahaha funny Bob. Jesse are you invincable? Lol! =)
J osiah on September 30th, 2010 - 9:31am
This is like the funnyest epesods ever =)
J osiah on September 30th, 2010 - 9:33am
Is connie going to get marred
to mich
josh on October 1st, 2010 - 2:47pm
awsome!
these were very funny
i love the contests
ilikeodyssey on October 4th, 2010 - 8:05pm
PLZ MAKE MORE FREE EPISODES I LIKE ODYSSEY SO MUCH!
tEXascowgurl on October 7th, 2010 - 8:52pm
tEXascowgurl on October 7th, 2010 - 8:58pm
Dear Anonymous,
the first smiely face in me last post, i made by doing a “:” and then a “)” with no spaces, then the other one is a “:” and a capital “D” the winking face is done by doing a “;” and an “)” the crying dace didnt work and the sad face is “:” & “(” then the one with the tounge sticking out is “:” with a capital “P” here ill do them all with spaces so they dont animate.
: ) : D ; ) : ( & : P
ur welcome!!!
God bless all y’all awesome pple!!!
MC
tEXascowgurl on October 7th, 2010 - 9:00pm
BTW,
the episode was awesome!!! my brother want to listen to it all the time!!!!!!!
MC < !!
I guess I gave my self away!! (to those who know me)
Debbie on October 9th, 2010 - 9:59am
KNEO Neosho, MO. I listen on Sat. a.m. Todays program someone asked what age group Adventures In Odyssey is geared for. I don’t know, but I am 59 years old, and I love it!
trekker on October 11th, 2010 - 3:50pm
I am speaking for my brother and myself when I say, “BRING BACK JASON!” Even if you can’t write a spy/action show just yet, could he be in a show anyway? I love listening to him talk. I know he’s suposed to be out of the country, but you people who make Odyssey could find a creative solution.
We would also like Mitch to come back. The best thing would be for Jason and Mitch to team up in a show with no mushy parts.
Could you make “A Name Not a Number” parts I, II free episodes?
ali on October 11th, 2010 - 6:19pm
i didnt do anything i just did a
lol
nice podcast
Jo on October 11th, 2010 - 6:22pm
Are there any new episodes are all of the episodes retakes of the old adventures?
ashely on October 14th, 2010 - 6:45pm
so many comments lol .
i luv jesus! on October 14th, 2010 - 11:10pm
is that REALLY bob??? O.O
franklin on October 15th, 2010 - 11:25am
I love the show its great.
wooton rules on October 15th, 2010 - 12:12pm
i love the free episodes
nick on October 15th, 2010 - 8:52pm
i dont now how to say this but how can i make a wod fam choc sod
ddddddd on October 16th, 2010 - 1:10pm
I AGREE TOTALLY!Jason so sshould marry Monica!also connie should see mich again
ddddddd on October 16th, 2010 - 1:14pm
MORE FREE EPISODES!!please.
ashley on October 16th, 2010 - 3:43pm
I love free episodes there awesoweest evere!
4god on October 16th, 2010 - 7:43pm
I loved this episode! It was so cool!
jANNA on October 19th, 2010 - 6:40am
Hey great show!but um the on the radio thing isn’t working if you try to listen to an episode it doesn’t let you.
ventilador d on October 23rd, 2010 - 11:09pm
Jesús es impresionante!! me encanta odisea! Sé español!
Translation: “Jesus is impressive! I love Odyssey! I know Spanish!”
Beka on October 26th, 2010 - 9:19am
Can you play some of the past episodes, like from the Nova Com saga.
Bene on October 26th, 2010 - 9:30am
Can you change the On the radio listing, cause it really is anoing to work, you can’t add on episodes, its really really anoing.
At least for the rest of this year could you put it back to the original way you had it, were you could choose out of any past episode you wanted, no matter how long ago it was played.
It would be really cool if Dylan, Jesse, Carter, and Sherman. It would be way cool if they came back to Odessey. The Inspiration Station is cool but the Imagination Sation is better.
Brooke on October 29th, 2010 - 1:07pm
I don’t know if anyone looks at this podcast posting site anymore but I hope so. Ok I’m letting the cat out of the bag. I’m the one that is pretending to be…(do i want to say it) aahh…BOB… Yes I posted all of those comments. So basically what I’m saying is that I am undercover Brooke acting as Bob, just for the laughs.
P.s. Hey Bob, err Mr. Bob (sorry dont know your last name) did you like the comment I posted about you?
P.s.s. Did any of you aio fans like it(was it funny?)
Bye-bye!
Brooke on October 29th, 2010 - 1:11pm
To texascoygurl:
I don’t get how you gave yourself away? Explanation?
BTW how do you do the yellow cartoon smily faces?
Kinda getting tired of these: =) ;>)
i HOPE i made the BIGGEST POSTING IN AIO!!!
Brooke on October 29th, 2010 - 1:15pm
No i didn’t make the biggest posting in the world. Ohh well. Hey guys translation: ALL AIO FANS. Lets make this posting site have 1,000 postings! that would be AWESOME! So even if you just say: lalala say it! Go on hurry lets have it done within two weeks everyone get to work. Woo Yah YAY!!! Here comes the BIGGEST POSTING ON AIO.WOO-HOO
Brooke on October 29th, 2010 - 1:27pm
Nick, adventures has a vidio on the home page on how to make a wod fam choc sod.
p.s. you have to have a blender.
Your Welcome
Jonathan on November 4th, 2010 - 1:37pm
When are The Battle 1&2 & The Nemesis 1&2 going to be free
Cassidi on November 5th, 2010 - 7:13pm
PLEASE BRING BACK MITCH AND JASON! THEY NEED TO MARRY CONNIE AND MONICA! PLEASE!
Anonymous on November 7th, 2010 - 8:30am
i live adventures in odyssey!!
i’m 13 and i’ve been listening for years.
whenever i’m mad or need advice on anything i listen to odyssey
(mostly ‘trouble with girls’ on the lost episodes)O_O
tommy on November 7th, 2010 - 9:45am
i’ve been listening to AIO for years. i’m 13 and whenever i need advice i listen to an adventure
(mostly ‘trouble with girls’ on the ‘lost episodes’)
i love listening and getting great wisdom from this radio show
HaNNAH on November 21st, 2010 - 8:00pm
i am ROTF rolling on the flor laghing that was a Awsome episodes it helped me alot
gummybear on November 24th, 2010 - 6:49pm
this was really funny!
Anonymous on December 9th, 2010 - 2:42pm
Pick it! Buh dum Shh…..
Wow.. that was kinda irritating.. but it was funny
:D:D:D:D
i love oddysy
A.J.S on December 20th, 2010 - 2:59pm
More free episodes pleeeeeaaaaaasssssseeeeeeeeee.
I like this episode alot.
thanks
A.J.S
narnialover on January 13th, 2011 - 11:52am
Anonymous: the faces are simple::) =
and;) =
jaquan on January 29th, 2011 - 7:54am
I like it
katherine b. on January 30th, 2011 - 7:51pm
Adventures in Odyssey is a great way to help kids in their walk with Christ! It helps me if I am strugling in something(like spelling:) or if I am doing something the wrong way.
And it is sooooooo fun!!!!!!!!
e.j. jiggles on February 9th, 2011 - 7:50pm
That’s so funny that he did that with his daughters!!!
Awesome*Abi on April 3rd, 2011 - 7:42am
I have listened to this one b4. great one. i liked it allot.
josH on April 8th, 2011 - 9:31pm
Funny!….Very funny! One of the best.
Allen on April 16th, 2011 - 8:23am
Jason can’t marry Monica! Monica’s in jail. And, Jason is in hiding since he got “blown up” in Album 50.
GG on April 16th, 2011 - 4:13pm
Gr8t podcast ya’ll we miss you bob! p.s. (^^^)
KenziE on May 3rd, 2011 - 9:49pm
I CAN’T FIND THE LINK!!! Although I do own this one… It is good. ??
??
KenziE on May 3rd, 2011 - 9:50pm
Sorry! I dont know why it put the question marks!
ryan on May 20th, 2011 - 12:36pm
im gonna crash everyone get out of the way! lol
max on May 23rd, 2011 - 2:58pm
I like these shows and I hope they keep broadcasting them.I,m in 1st grade and i have like 13 tapes of your storys and thare grate.
jamey on September 18th, 2011 - 7:02pm
I like the part when the swan with the football comes in!
Emma on December 12th, 2011 - 1:21pm
I love Odyessy!
anna on December 21st, 2011 - 5:31pm
Me 2 Emma! do you Like Christy miller
Emma on December 21st, 2011 - 5:32pm
I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friends?
ANNA on December 21st, 2011 - 5:33pm
I wish i had a friend
ANNA on December 21st, 2011 - 5:34pm
ANNA on December 21st, 2011 - 5:36pm