<P> The following is a partial list of characters from the radio program Adventures in Odyssey . </P> <Ul> <Li> John Avery Whittaker, voiced by Hal Smith (1987--1994), Paul Herlinger (1996--2008), and Andre Stojka (2009 -), often known as "Whit," is the main fictional character of Adventures in Odyssey and the namesake of Odyssey's most famous attraction, Whit's End . He is viewed as a spiritual Christian leader to the children, and adults also, in Odyssey . He was originally voiced by Hal Smith, but after Smith's death in 1994, the character of Whit left Odyssey to lead an archaeological mission in Israel for the Universal Press Foundation . Whit returned to Odyssey in 1996; he had been voiced by Paul Herlinger until 2008 . Andre Stojka took the role following Herlinger's retirement . This is the second character voiced by Stojka that was previously voiced by Hal Smith (the first being Owl from Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, with Stojka having voiced the character from 1997 to 2006). </Li> <Li> Connie Kendall (1987 -), voiced by Katie Leigh, is probably the second-most major character in Adventures in Odyssey, appearing in more episodes than any other character except John Avery Whittaker . Connie has been voiced by Katie Leigh since her arrival in Odyssey in episode #4: "Connie Comes to Town ." </Li> <Li> Eugene Meltsner (1988 -), voiced by Will Ryan, is a longtime employee at Whit's End . He is very intelligent, having a reputation for erudition and a fondness for trivia . Major plot arcs involving Eugene include his conversion to Christianity and his courtship, engagement, and then marriage to Katrina Shanks . Another major storyline about Eugene is the rediscovery of his father, whom he had believed dead since he was seven years old . </Li> <Li> Katrina Shanks - Meltsner, voiced by Pamela Hayden (1994 - 2002) and Audrey Wasilewski (2005 -), is the wife of Eugene Meltsner . She is the daughter of wealthy father Armitage Shanks and mother Millie . She also has two brothers that have never been named . </Li> <Li> Jules Kendall, voiced by Shona Kennedy (2013 -) who is Connie's younger half - sister . Her name is short for July, since her father Bill has an odd fascination with marrying women with names of the months . She wears thick black eye liner and is annoyed by awkward situations . Jules is not a Christian, and believes that life is just a part of the "food chain ." She is used to her father's strange situations such as being unknown to her sister . Her first appearance was in "Life Expectancy, Part 2 ." In "The Ties That Bind," she was also the Perilous Pen's informant . </Li> <Li> Jason Whittaker (1994 -), voiced by Townsend Coleman, is Whit's son and former National Security Agency agent . He ran Whit's End while Whit was in the Middle East . Jason came very close to marrying his longtime sweetheart, Tasha Forbes, but they broke up while parked in front of the Justice of the Peace's house . Jason currently runs the J&J Antiques shop . </Li> <Li> Wooton Bassett (2001 -), voiced by Jess Harnell, is an Odyssey mailman who is also the author of several comic series including Power Boy, Captain Absolutely, and Sleuth Family Robinson . In some ways, he seems to have not grown up yet (example: he collects Smiley Meal toys and has a slide going out of his house), although he occasionally shows his mature / serious side . He currently has a strained relationship with his father and his twin brother Wellington because Wooton is a Christian . At the end of Album 58, "The Ties That Bind," he proposed to his long - time girlfriend, Penny Wise . </Li> <Li> Chris (1987 -), voiced by Chris Anthony, is the show's announcer from the first episodes until the present time . It was made clear in early episode introductions that she is also a resident of Odyssey . </Li> <Li> Penny Wise (2011 -), voiced by Kimmy Robertson is very cheery . She is easily entertained by the small things in life, though she can become easily distracted . She is a Christian, but she can be swayed by false teachings if she doesn't know better . She is quite eccentric and a fairly abstract thinker, which helps her with one of her principle talents--art . Penny is also Connie's best friend and roommate . In the album "Taking The Plunge," she agreed to marry Wooton Bassett. * </Li> <Li> David Parker (2010 -), voiced by Marc Evan Jackson, is the father of the Parker family . He has three kids (Olivia, Matthew, and Camilla), and is married to his Hispanic wife, Eva . His mother - in - law is Lucia, and his sister - in - law is named Rosalita . David is also an architect . </Li> <Li> Eva Parker (2010 -), voiced by Amanda Troop, is the wife to David Parker and mother of Olivia, Matthew, and Camilla . She is a sensible mom who works part - time as a nurse at a local clinic . She has to find the right balance between raising her family and dealing graciously with her mother, who wants to make sure their Hispanic heritage doesn't get lost . </Li> </Ul> <Li> John Avery Whittaker, voiced by Hal Smith (1987--1994), Paul Herlinger (1996--2008), and Andre Stojka (2009 -), often known as "Whit," is the main fictional character of Adventures in Odyssey and the namesake of Odyssey's most famous attraction, Whit's End . He is viewed as a spiritual Christian leader to the children, and adults also, in Odyssey . He was originally voiced by Hal Smith, but after Smith's death in 1994, the character of Whit left Odyssey to lead an archaeological mission in Israel for the Universal Press Foundation . Whit returned to Odyssey in 1996; he had been voiced by Paul Herlinger until 2008 . Andre Stojka took the role following Herlinger's retirement . This is the second character voiced by Stojka that was previously voiced by Hal Smith (the first being Owl from Disney's Winnie the Pooh franchise, with Stojka having voiced the character from 1997 to 2006). </Li> <Li> Connie Kendall (1987 -), voiced by Katie Leigh, is probably the second-most major character in Adventures in Odyssey, appearing in more episodes than any other character except John Avery Whittaker . Connie has been voiced by Katie Leigh since her arrival in Odyssey in episode #4: "Connie Comes to Town ." </Li>

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