March 11th, 2000, - Chat with Robert Skead

We had Robert Skead, author of Safe at Home, come to our chat to talk about his book, and Marshal Younger also showed up, but on a name such as Pete and George.  Marshal is the one who added the AIO Episodes with the name of his best friend, Robert Skead.  Below the chat.

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Members of room: Anonymous18 Anonymous7750 Pete DanNB2000 Rob Skead Nickowens3

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<AIO Host> Howdy!

<Pete> So Rob, tell us what other projects you're working on now./

<DanNB2000> So, what do you actually do or AIO?

<Nickowens3> Guys, dont get off topic because I am putting this on my Web Page

<AIO Host> I got booted off. Sorry.

<AIO Host> Nick, c'mon.

<Nickowens3> what?

<Rob Skead> I have a new book out in September called ELVES CAN'T DUNK.

<AIO Host> We can talk about Safe at Home, Authors, AIO as long as its okay stuff.

<Pete> Really?

<Pete> Tell us about Elves Can't Dunk

<Nickowens3> I know. Im just reminding them ahead of time

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<AIO Nut> Hello?

<Nickowens3> hi!

<Rob Skead> ECD is about one of Santa's elves who wants to play in the NBA. It is a Christian book. The bad

guy discovers the true meaning of Christmas is about Jesus.

<Pete> Cool!

<Nickowens3> That's good

<AIO Host> Welcome to the AIO Chat room today is our guest Robert Skead!

<DanNB2000> WHo is he?

<Rob Skead> Hi Jeff!

<Nickowens3> What is your favorite book so far?

<Pete> Anything else you're doing, Mr. Skead?

<AIO Nut> Is that Rob Guy the real Robert Skaed?

<Nickowens3> Yes

<JackDavidson> Pete what;s your name?

<Rob Skead> I am working on a screenplay called CANINE CAPERS about a town plagued with burglaries.

All the houses broken into have dogs.

<Nickowens3> LOL

<Pete> Sounds great!

<AIO Nut> I really ENJOYED Safe at Home!

<AIO Nut> What's a screen play?

<Rob Skead> Thanks. It was fun to write.

<Rob Skead> A screenplay is a movie.

<Nickowens3> What is your Favorite Book?

<AIO Nut> Who was the dedacation to in the front.

<AIO Nut> Really, will it really be into a movie?

<Rob Skead> It was for my son Trevor. Trevor was stillborn on the day he was due.

<Pete> So, Mr. Skead... You said on the book jacket that you loved baseball. What was your batting average

in your senior year of high school?

<DanNB2000> (((AIO HOST)))-Is this a chat, or is just an observing room to hear them talk?

<Rob Skead> Lord willing, it will be a movie someday.

<Nickowens3> Both dan

<AIO Host> Dan, it is a chat.

<Rob Skead> My batting average in HS was .320.

<Nickowens3> oh

<AIO Host> Do you have a question?

<Nickowens3> WO!

<Pete> Unbelievable!

<Rob Skead> You people sure type fast!

<DanNB2000> Okay, just wondering, 'cause nobody is answering anything I say!

<Pete> We love you Dan

<Nickowens3> Let Dan talk. He's getting mad

<JackDavidson> Who cares. Sorry.

<DanNB2000> I'm not getting mad, just curious about a few things

<Nickowens3> Dan ask rob a ???

<Nickowens3> question

<AIO Host> Dan have you read "Safe at Home?

<Nickowens3> What is your favorite book Rob?

<AIO Nut> Where did you get the idea for Safe at Home?

<DanNB2000> What is your job for AIO. (Sorry, i just got here, and think I missed something!)

<Rob Skead> My favorite book is "The Robe" about Christ's robe on the day he was crucified. it is a GREAT

book.

<Nickowens3> cool!

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<Rob Skead> I don't work for AIO, but my friend Marshal Younger created a character after me.

<Nickowens3> who?

<DanNB2000> Neat

<AIO Nut> Never read the book. Who wrote it?

<Rob Skead> I did.

<Nickowens3> neat

<AIO Nut> I mean the ROBE?

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<Pete> Dan was ticked off.

<AIO Nut> Pete are you Marshal Younger?

<Nickowens3> LOL

<Rob Skead> Oh. My wife is running to get the book now. i forgot the author's name.

<Nickowens3> Pete's a clone like I was last saturday

<AIO Nut> I would like to read that.

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<AIO Nut> I see.

<Rob Skead> Lloyd C. Douglas is the author of THE ROBE.

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<Nickowens3> Pete... Are you cloning Marshal Younger?

<AIO Nut> Okay, thanks.

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Hi!

<Nickowens3> interesting name

<Rob Skead> Marshal. If you are here reveal yourself or I will have to tell stories about you.

<Pete> I only wish I was the talented and handsome Marshal Younger

<Nickowens3> I told you

<AIO Nut> Rob, do you ever listing to AIO?

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<Rob Skead> You have never seen him then, he is talented, but funny looking as the day is long.

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<Rob Skead> Yes, I listen all the time.

<Isthatyourfinalansr> <Pete>, are you Marshal Younger??

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<Nickowens3> What is your favorite episode?

<Pete> I plead the fifth.

<Nickowens3> LOL

<Rob Skead> And the Power, the very first Robert Skeed episode. I hit a homerun.

<Nickowens3> Bill Of Rights

<Isthatyourfinalansr> People who plead the fifth are MIGHTY suspcious!

<Nickowens3> thats true

<Nickowens3> But he already admitted he wasnt

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Come'on Mar..Pete, tell us for real.

<Rob Skead> I think Pete is Marshal.

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<Nickowens3> I'm deleting this part for my website

<Isthatyourfinalansr> I think so

<Rob Skead> Any questions for me anyone?

<Isthatyourfinalansr> I have something to ask the REAL Marshal, but I'm not taking a chance in a chat room.

<George> Let's get back to our special guest, Rob Skead

<Nickowens3> Then when's your birthday Marshal?

<Jack Davidson> I have no idea...

<Jack Davidson> We have a lot of nuts in here sometimes...

<Nickowens3> like me!

<Isthatyourfinalansr> The thing is, Marshal know who I am (or should!).

<George> Okay, let's get this over with. This is Marshal YOunger. Now, let's get back to Rob.

<Rob Skead> I understand.

<Jack Davidson> I bet He is some crazy fake kid who dosen't know a thing...

<Nickowens3> when is your birhday?

<Jack Davidson> Oops. Sorry!

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<Rob Skead> I told Mar about this- it is probably him.

<George> So, Mr. Skead, tell us about Safe at Home a little bit.

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Rob, get going with THOSE stories!

<Jack Davidson> Howdy!

<Nickowens3> Hey HOST! Did you get my e-mail about Bill Myers?

<Rob Skead> It is a heart warming story about a boy who has a $50,000 Babe Ruth rookie card and it

mysteriously disappears.

<AIO Host> Yes I did.

<Paul Family> Hi, Jack!

<Nickowens3> do you like it?

<AIO Host> I will e-mail you latter.

<Nickowens3> thanx

<George> That sounds cool!

<George> Why is it heartwarming?

<Jack Davidson> Hi.

<Jack Davidson> I have a question...

<Nickowens3> hi Jack!

<Rob Skead> It is a Christian story too. you should check it out.

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Do they sell it at CBD?

<George> I will. Defanately

<Jack Davidson> If its not at my Christian book store, then can I know who published it!!!

<Rob Skead> It is heart warming because it deals with family relationships, especially between an 11 year

old boy and his 100 year old great grandpa.

<Nickowens3> Interesting

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Awwwwww : )

<Jack Davidson> I alrady read it but my frieand says he can't get it...

<George> Do you have a 100 year-old Grandpa?

<Rob Skead> Cross Training Publishing. Jeff has a link to it on this site at barnesandnoble.com.

<Rob Skead> No. My grandpa is with the Lord.

<Nickowens3> keen!

<Jack Davidson> Okay, thanks!

<Isthatyourfinalansr> Well guys, I'm going now. Seeya!

<Nickowens3> by wierd name

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<Jack Davidson> I noticed that Marshal Younger was in your story...did you always plan on doing that even

before you had your idea for the book?

<Rob Skead> Good noticing. Yes, I always intended on putting Marshal in a story since he put me in AIO.

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<George> How long have you been a writer?

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<Nickowens3> I write stories!

<AIO Nut> Mr. Skead, Did you ever hear any episodes of AIO?

<Rob Skead> Since the second grade. I am now 35.

<AIO Fan> Hey there!

<Rob Skead> Yes, I listen when ever I can.

<George> Is your book just for baseball fans?

<AIO Fan> Which is your favorite?

<AIO Host> George, just so you know on our site we had an interaction for you, and we got back a lot of

e-mails I will send them to you Monday. They are for your birthday!

<Rob Skead> No. It really isn't about baseball. It deals with a baseball card but it is really about being a kid

and getting into trouble.

<AIO Nut> George is Marshal Younger...

<Rob Skead> My favorite episode is AND THE POWER.

<Nickowens3> Mar is a looney

<AIO Fan> Ahh, I was just about to ask

<AIO Nut> What is your most favorite AIO episode you heard?

<AIO Nut> I know y!

<Nickowens3> who knows me?

<AIO Nut> I think that you should do a Voice for AIO!

<George> Yeah, that would be cool!

<AIO Fan> Happy B'day Mr. younger

<AIO Nut> Or they should bring your character in more often!

<George> Tell us about your family.

<Rob Skead> I like the one Marshal wrote about maledroit.

<AIO Fan> War of the Words?

<AIO Nut> War Of Words, that was cool.

<Rob Skead> I have a wife and 2 kids.

<Nickowens3> Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to Marshal younger! Happy

Birthday to you!

<Rob Skead> Yes!

<AIO Nut> Did that have Skead in it?

<George> Thanks.

<Rob Skead> I don't recall.

<Nickowens3> your welcome

<AIO Nut> What are yours kids name and ages?

<AIO Fan> How old are your kids?

<AIO Nut> Just wondering...

<AIO Nut> You don't have to answer...

<AIO Nut> If you don't want.

<Rob Skead> Robbie is 2. Kirsten is 1. they are 13 months apart.

<Nickowens3> Cool!

<George> Will you ever write an Odyssey episode?

<AIO Nut> Will you?

<Nickowens3> will you?

<Rob Skead> I'm still waiting for Marshal to get me in there. I's love to try one.

<George> Ther's nothing stopping you. Write a spec script.

<AIO Nut> It sounded like that Safe at home, the story sounded like AIO.

<Nickowens3> Does any body know Frank Perretti?

<AIO Nut> How did you meet Marshal Younger?

<Rob Skead> I gave Marshal an idea last summer about a Dad who doesn't want his kids to grow up. Maybe

he'll let me write it with him.

<AIO Fan> Yes, at least I know of him

<AIO Nut> :)

<Nickowens3> Hey marshal younger. Did you see my story, Larry the Green Hunk of Gas?

<Rob Skead> I met him at regent University in Virginia. He was a shy boy with glasses. i could tell he needed

a friend. Just kidding.

<George> Sounds delicious.

<AIO Host> I have written many scripts for AIO but can't finsh them, they are really good and professanal, it's

just that I can't end them.

<Nickowens3> what?

<AIO Host> I am writting a few for Little Dogs and Jungle Jam.

<AIO Host> Those scripts I can finish.

<Rob Skead> You should know your ending before you start.

<Nickowens3> Did you see them Mar?

<George> I heard that you were like his stalker for a while--wouldn't leave him alone. Is that true

<George> No.

<Nickowens3> oh.

<George> Where?

<AIO Host> I guess. But I always have a good start and end but it dosn't end that much, and the last thing I

want to write is a script.

<Rob Skead> Not true. He had this Hello Kitty belt. he needed someone like Fonzie to tell him how to be cool.

<Nickowens3> I sent them to AIO

<AIO Host> I ment a "Split"

<Nickowens3> sorry, it

<AIO Nut> LOL!

<AIO Fan> M.Younger, do they ever use the scripts sent in by fans?

<George> So are you really as cool as Fonzie?

<AIO Nut> How do you really meet?

<AIO Nut> I heard you saved his life, but I am not sure.

<Rob Skead> We met in graduate school.

<AIO Nut> I see!

<Rob Skead> I did save his life. Yes. He'd be nothing w/o me.

<George> Rarely, AIO Fan, but yes. They used mine 8 years ago.

<AIO Nut> Mr. Skead, when did you become a Christian.

<George> I heard he found you in the gutter, wasting away to nothing, and he lead you to Christ.

<Rob Skead> I was raised in a christian home, but I got serious about jesus when i was 19.

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<Nickowens3> wow!

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<Rob Skead> George is confusing me with phil Lollar.

<Nickowens3> I wonder why.

<AIO Nut> Marshal Younger, or George, there were a few episodes that I asked Jeff about and he said that

they were pulled from the line up. But wouldn't tell me why? Why is that? They were too AIO episodes.

<George> I heard he pulled Phil out of the gutter too.

<AIO Fan> Hey Odyssey fan

<George> This is Rob Skead's time. Let's focus on our special guest.

<Rob Skead> Amen.

<Nickowens3> true

<Nickowens3> haha

<AIO Nut> Okay!

<AIO Host> Yes, you know what I said about that Nut.

<AIO Host> I mean AIO Nut. sorry.

<AIO Nut> Where do you live Skead?

<Rob Skead> Midland Park, NJ

<Nickowens3> interesting

<AIO Nut> You live in a park?

<OdysseyFan> Rob, do you have any plans that relate to AIO? have you ever been on then Show?

<AIO Fan> Have you been to Colorado springs?

<AIO Fan>

<Nickowens3> I'll be back

<AIO Host> Welcome all, our guest today is Author Robert Skead...ask him any question.

<George> Yes, Mr. Skead is a squirrel

<AIO Nut> :)

<Rob Skead> No plans. except to get Younger to get that Skeed character into more episodes. That Skeed

character really cracks me up. He should be heard and carry the show. he is a nut.

<AIO Fan> I thought he was a chipmunk

<George> I heard Skeed was demanding too much money

<Rob Skead> Never been to Colo springs.

<Rob Skead> He's worth every dime.

<Nickowens3> I'm back

<Rob Skead> Hi.

<Nickowens3> hi

<Nickowens3> What is your favorite episode?

<AIO Nut> Do you like Writting or is it like work?

<Rob Skead> Let me ask you guys a question. has anyone besides Jeff and George read safe At Home?

<Nickowens3> no

<Rob Skead> Writing is work, but fun work.

<AIO Fan> Not I

<AIO Nut> I have!

<Paul Family> not us...

<George> Oh, you guys are missing out., Get this book

<Rob Skead> You should.

<Nickowens3> For free?!

<AIO Fan> Pul Family! Hey there!

<Jack Davidson> I have!

<Paul Family> hi!

<Jack Davidson> It's not that much money!

<George> How did you like it Jack

<Jack Davidson> Only 5 bucks!

<Rob Skead> $5.95

<Nickowens3> I'm just kidding.

<Rob Skead> Whew.

<Jack Davidson> I really liked it! It was too short, wish it was longer.

<Jack Davidson> After I was done I wanted a series...

<George> How did you like it, Jeff?

<Nickowens3> I'm not poor like Aubrey Shepard or anything. I'm not getting paid to stop "entertaining"!

<AIO Fan> What is the main lesson of the book?

<AIO Fan>

<George> Jack, did it make you cry?

<Rob Skead> If it selld well. they will ask me to write the sequel.

<AIO Host> I really enjoyed it. It also reminded me of AIO, I really like the Younger character and thought he

stole the card, but was wrong. It was fun and I did also want it to be longer...

<Rob Skead> The amin lesson i think is that there is nothing more important than people.

<George> I wept like a baby.

<AIO Nut> I laughed, I cryed i moved me baby!

<AIO Nut> It did though.

<Rob Skead> I cried too. when I wrote the last scene. Serious.

<Jack Davidson> I thought it was really nice, what made you cry most?

<Nickowens3> What is your e-mail, Rob?

<George> When the entire city of Los Angeles was blown up.

<George> Just kidding. That's not in there.

<AIO Fan> WHAT?

<AIO Fan> Oh, OK

<George> I thought the relationship between the Grandpa and Trevor was very touching.

<Jack Davidson> I LOL!

<George> It reminded me of my own Grandfather.

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<Rob Skead> Has anyone in this chat room ever been to williamsburg?

<AIO Nut> I really liked the name Trevor...it fit the charter.

<Nickowens3> not me

<AIO Nut> No...

<AIO Nut> What's hat?

<AIO Nut> Have you?

<Paul Family> no, sadly....

<George> I thought the best part of Safe at Home was the legend you created, Mr. Skead. About Babe Ruth,

etc.

<Jack Davidson> No...bummer....

<AIO Fan> I wish, but alas, no

<Rob Skead> I have. nice place. just thought I'd ask a question.

<George> I've been there! Me! I have!

<AIO Fan> My best friend went and really enjoyed it though

<Paul Family> we've been out that way, though. =

<Jack Davidson> I really like that about Stealing Home Plate...

<Rob Skead> George should have stayed, I think.

<Jack Davidson> I wish it was true...

<Rob Skead> Shhh. don't give away the ending.

<Nickowens3> I dont like sports that much. I probably wouldnt like the book.

<Jack Davidson> Well...okay! :)

<Rob Skead> Trust me. you'll like it.

<Nickowens3> are you sure?

<AIO Fan> O.K. is the M. Younger guy in safe at home named George?

<George> Oh, yeah. The ending about the alien invasion...

<Rob Skead> I promise.

<Jack Davidson> Even if you alrady know it It better to read it yourself!

<George> Shhh...

<Jack Davidson> Yeah!

<AIO Fan> O.K. now I get it!

<Jack Davidson> But don't even try asking him anything...

<Nickowens3> k

<Jack Davidson> He is here to help his fried in the chat....

<Jack Davidson> Typo...

<Nickowens3> fried?!?!

<Rob Skead> As if I need help...

<AIO Fan> He said typo

<Nickowens3> I knew that

<George> Once again I have to come to your rescue.

<Jack Davidson> Sorry.

<Nickowens3> LOL!

<Rob Skead> George has nothing else to do anyway.

<Jack Davidson> George just thinks of good questions....

<Jack Davidson> to ask you...

<AIO Fan> Oh, com on, didn't you want some help?

<Nickowens3> hehe

<Rob Skead> Nah. who needs help. I can type on my own.

<George> George just drinks Coke and badgers people all day.

<Nickowens3> sure...

<AIO Fan> Really?

<Nickowens3> I drink Pepsi!

<AIO Nut> Coke ruins your teeth!

<AIO Fan> good for you

<Nickowens3> Pepsi is better

<AIO Fan> water doesn't

<AIO Nut> Coke is better!

<Rob Skead> You should see his teeth. ugh. Brown fangs.

<AIO Fan> no it's not! it's too sweet

<Nickowens3> We are having a debate on soda

<George> So Mr. Skead, what is your next project?

<AIO Nut> Pepsi has stupid comishes.

<Nickowens3> Pepsi one doesnt

<AIO Fan> Dr. Pepper is the best

<Rob Skead> I answered that already george, but thanks for asking.

<Nickowens3> I like Mr. Pib

<AIO Fan> D.P. is better

<George> I'm talking about something down the road, baby.

<AIO Host> Mr. Skead, what is your ffavorite type of food?

<Nickowens3> SURGE!!

<AIO Fan> Yuck!

<Nickowens3> Mountain Dew!

<Rob Skead> Listen, people. I want to thank you for having me. it has been fun. jeff, I am really impressed

with your site and your love of Jesus.

<Rob Skead> Spagetti.

<Nickowens3> yuck!

<Nickowens3> By Rob

<George> Go out and get his book

<AIO Fan> the great food debate

<Nickowens3> LOLOLOL!

<AIO Fan> Bye Mr. Skead

<Nickowens3> ByeBye!

<AIO Host> Okay, thanks!

<AIO Host> Farewell!

<Rob Skead> My son and daughter just woke up from their naps so i must be going. Keep on loving and

serving the Lord people!

<AIO Nut> Bye!@

<Paul Family> bye!

<AIO Fan> hey, I was about to put that

<Nickowens3> May God be with you!

<AIO Nut> Thanks! Your the best keep writting!

<Rob Skead> Ciao dudes and dudesses - and George!

<Nickowens3> see ya!

<AIO Nut> Marshal?

<Rob Skead> Jeff, stay in touch!

<AIO Nut> gEORGE?

<Rob Skead> George will entertain you all now.

<George> Okay, I'll answer a questoin now.

<Nickowens3> Cool!

<AIO Host> I will!

<AIO Host> Farewell!

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<AIO Fan> you need to take your computer off caps lock, AIO nut

<Nickowens3> Let's keep doing thjis food debatre!

<AIO Nut> George, did you hear today's episode?

<George> Yes.

<AIO Host> Lets not...

<Nickowens3> oh

<AIO Fan> aww, come on!

<AIO Host> About the food that is, later on.

<Nickowens3> When is "Later is on"?

<AIO Host> Maybe next week.

<Nickowens3> oh. Ok!

<AIO Fan> We could go to another chat room and continue

<AIO Host> Marshal Younger, can we ask you a few questions?

<Nickowens3> Yahoo messenger!

<AIO Nut> CAN WE?

<Nickowens3> Who has it?

<George> Yes.

<AIO Fan> AIO HQ chat room

<Nickowens3> do they have one?

<AIO Nut> This chat is the best!

<AIO Fan> yes

<Nickowens3> Messenger?

<AIO Nut> Marshal when is the next Team meeting?

<George> March 27-31

<AIO Nut> Will Paul McCusker be there?

<Nickowens3> ok. Let's stop

<George> Yes. He's coming on staff March 20

<Nickowens3> the food debate, i mean

<AIO Fan> I know

<Jack Davidson> Cool

<Jack Davidson> Do you think the series will change in anyway?

<George> Yes.

<Jack Davidson> What do you think of the split episodes?

<Nickowens3> Will Bill Myers ever be here in this chat?

<AIO Fan> How?

<George> I think the splits work well for certain stories, not as well for others.

<AIO Fan> I don't like Bill Myer's episodes

<Nickowens3> Why?

<AIO Host> Bill Myers, maybe but not for awhile.

<AIO Fan> I really don't like the Mulligan's theology

<George> Paul has some different ideas for the show. I think it'll probably be more like it was a few years

ago.

<Jack Davidson> What do you think about Margaret Faye?

<Jack Davidson> Is she Good or Bad?

<AIO Fan> Will we hear anymore from her?

<George> I don't know...

<Nickowens3> neither. she just needs therapy

<Paul Family> that sounds good!

<George> Probably

<Jack Davidson> I think that she seems too deciving...I know she is bad but do the younger kids know that?

<Jack Davidson> Will Glossman come back, and maybe be connected with her?

<George> I think Whit is a good person to play against her to show the good rather than the bad.

<Nickowens3> no way!

<Jack Davidson> Do you think that she was married to Blackgaard, Younger?

<George> Glossman will prbably not return.

<Nickowens3> I think she was

<Jack Davidson> Bummer!

<AIO Fan> George, do you like the Mulligans?

<Nickowens3> I do!

<Jack Davidson> I think you should write a really good script with Glossman of Jellyfish in it that way Paul

McCusker can't say no.

<Paul Family> Maybe, as was suggested, Margaret somehow controlled Blackgaard...?

<George> The Mulligans were underdeveloped. If we would've spent more time with them, I think I would've

grown to like them

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<Anonymous706> Shadowpaw

<Paul Family> We liked them, for the most part!

<AIO Nut> I think they are a silly family!

<AIO Fan> I would like them more if their theology changed

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<Nickowens3> hey ShadowPaw!

<AIO Fan> Hey Shadowpaw

<Shadowpaw> Hey all :o)

<AIO Nut> I don't like the direction where Odyssey is going....

<George> Yes, I know.

<AIO Nut> I think its getting too much like McGee and Me... I think that...

<AIO Fan> You haven't been reading any message boards, have you?

<Nickowens3> Too amny split episodes

<AIO Fan> I really liked Chain reaction

<AIO Nut> there are too many....kids in school episodes...

<Nickowens3> Aubrey is almost the main character now.

<George> It was an experiment. We've been on 13 years, we're allowed to try different things.

<Paul Family> The first half of today's show was pretty good!

<AIO Fan> Yeah, I mean there are how many episodes out here? and how many are splits?

<AIO Nut> I liked the seconed better...

<AIO Fan> I didn't hear it

<AIO Nut> What episode is the most favorite that you wrote, Marshakl?

<George> Regardless of how you feel about the split episodes, from a writer's perspective, it breathed a

breath of fresh air into us. It was something different to do, and we needed that.

<Jack Davidson> Do you think the new Whit has changed in any way?

<Nickowens3> k

<Jack Davidson> I like the splits, really!

<Nickowens3> I like the shorties

<Jack Davidson> There not my favorite, but I get more out of them.

<George> The rest of the season will be filled with a lot of splits. After that, probably very few.

<AIO Host> I like the splits also...

<AIO Fan> The shorties are really funny

<Nickowens3> Too bad they dont play them in the albums

<Paul Family> "The Lyin' Tale" was an excellent use of a split.

<Paul Family> Not so fast-paced and rushed-feeling.

<George> Charlie Richards did a great job with "A Lyin' Tale"

<AIO Fan> I Know! I was all ready to hear the one about Isaac, and it wasn't on ther!

<AIO Host> One thing I will never do on my Reviews is to write something will give someone the wrong

impression of AIO...

<Nickowens3> I got to go work on my web-site. I need to go. By all!

<Jack Davidson> You mean like the AIO HQ has done?

<AIO Host> I wouldn't say that.

<AIO Fan> That was a pretty good web sit all things considerd!

<AIO Fan> oops! SITE

<Jack Davidson> Is it hard to think of ideas?

<Nickowens3> BYE!!

<AIO Fan> See you

<George> I have to go. I'm right in the middle of a script and I need to finish it.

<AIO Fan> What's it called?

<Jack Davidson> What's it about?

<George> It's for JSON.

<Jack Davidson> Just give us a little thing?

<Jack Davidson> About it...

<Jack Davidson> COOL!

<Jack Davidson> Can't wait!

<George> See you guys. Keep listening.

<Jack Davidson> See ya, I think that you write the best! Bye!

<Shadowpaw> See you later :o)

<AIO Fan> Bye! keep up the great work

<Paul Family> Great ti see you here!

<Jack Davidson> We will, I want to get your book also!

<Nickowens3> http://www.geocities.com/nickowens3/TheOdysseyCorner.html

<Jack Davidson> George, what I laugh!

<George> E-mail me, Jack. MrKidsboro@aol.com

<Jack Davidson> Graet! tHANKS, Bye!

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<Nickowens3> www.geocities.com/nickowens3/TheOdysseyCorner.htm

<AIO Host> Okay!

<AIO Fan> I thought you were leaving!

<AIO Host> Thanks for joining us!

<AIO Fan> Not that it matters

<Nickowens3> I was just giving you my website

<AIO Host> Lets continue the chat!

<AIO Fan> O.K.

<Nickowens3> Maybe i'll stay

<AIO Fan> Your a laugh

<AIO Host> Saturdays episode: What did everyone think?

<AIO Host> Todays episode that is!

<Nickowens3> ha ha

<Paul Family> Lots better than last week's!

<Nickowens3> Nuh uh

<AIO Fan> Oh. I absolutely loved what i heard!

<AIO Fan> That's nothing

<Paul Family> You missed out!

<Nickowens3> Who wants to continue the food debate?

<AIO Fan> I'll have to re-downoar realAudio and listen to it online

<AIO Nut> NO FOOD DEBATE!

<AIO Fan> You have a one track mind

<Nickowens3> oh yeah

<AIO Fan> d.p.

<Nickowens3> Hey, George started it by talking about ROb

<AIO Fan> Oh, yeah! what did he say again?

<Nickowens3> Lets have an episode debate

<AIO Fan> Underground railroad. what do ya think?

<Nickowens3> That he drinks coke and badgers peole

<AIO Fan> Oh, yeah

<AIO Nut> Did anyone read the AIO HQ's review?

<Nickowens3> It makes me feel sad about the slaves

<AIO Fan> on which episode?

<Nickowens3> Who are you, nut?

<AIO Fan> Not all slaves were treated ike that

<Nickowens3> Are you Dan?

<AIO Nut> Dan?

<Nickowens3> Who are you?

<AIO Fan> who is who?

<Nickowens3> the AIO nut

<AIO Fan> that wouldn't be me

<AIO Nut> Me?

<Nickowens3> yes

<AIO Nut> My name is, Nusty!

<Nickowens3> oh.

<AIO Nut> Joking balls of laughs!

<Nickowens3> LOL!!

<AIO Nut> My name is Nick.

<Nickowens3> Mine too!

<AIO Nut> Nick the Nut!

<AIO Nut> :-D

<Nickowens3> LOL again!

<Jack Davidson> Very funny!

<Nickowens3> Tghe double N

<AIO Nut> I am at the Libray computer...

<Nickowens3> What library?

<AIO Nut> Did anyone read AIO HQ's review?

<Nickowens3> nI plead the 5th

<AIO Fan> On which episode/

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<Anonymous5074> KevinJ

<AIO Fan> Hey thare

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<KevinJ> Hey

<Jack Davidson> HI!

<Paul Family> We just heard "The Curse" today -- what do you all think of it?

<AIO Fan> I still wanna know which episode you are talking about?

<KevinJ> I thought it was ok

<AIO Fan> the curse? it's fine

<KevinJ> That's the one with the Idian guy, right?

<Nickowens3> yeah

<AIO Fan> Yeah

<AIO Nut> The Curse, is silly...

<Paul Family> It's pretty funny!

<AIO Nut> It dosn't make since...

<Nickowens3> I am .. THE MeDICINE MAN!!!!

<Paul Family> Esp. the part about the cherry PIT and Eugene! =)

<Nickowens3> hehe

<AIO Fan> Wher did Eugene's Dumbo pajamas come from?

<Nickowens3> no clue

<AIO Fan> Me neither

<Paul Family> No one seems to know...

<AIO Nut> i know

<AIO Nut> You mean from what episode?

<AIO Fan> Well, spill the beans

<AIO Nut> Room Mates!

<AIO Fan> HUH?

<KevinJ> What episode is that about?

<KevinJ> From what year?

<AIO Nut> I knew I was right!

<Nickowens3> Did anyone see my AIO site?

<Paul Family> Ah! We don't have that one, but would really like to hear it!

<AIO Nut> I liked the Soda Fountin Review...

<AIO Fan> What are you talking about AIO Nut?

<Nickowens3> huh?

<AIO Fan> Yes. I did se it

<AIO Fan> SEE

<Shadowpaw> I like the Soda Founatin Review too AIO nut :o)

<Nickowens3> Nobody saw my site?

<Shadowpaw> http://members.home.com/shadowpaw/episodes/r438.html

<KevinJ> HEY AIO NUT!!! what albalm or year is "Room Mates" from?

<Shadowpaw> I saw your site Nick

<AIO Fan> it is in album 11 or 13

<Nickowens3> cool. Anybodyelse?

<AIO Fan> I saw it I said!

<KevinJ> Ya, I saw it nick

<KevinJ> Cool

<AIO Fan> over 100 people have seen it

<Shadowpaw> Album "At Home and Abroad" number 13

<Nickowens3> ok. Just checking. Dont forget to e-mail me about it.

<AIO Fan> it's pretty good. O.K consider that my e-mail

<Nickowens3> hehe

<KevinJ> I don't have that album, but I'll listen next time it curcuits to the radio

<Nickowens3> What about the trivia? Dont you want your name posted on the site?

<Jack Davidson> I saw it...

<AIO Fan> Huh/

<Jack Davidson> Did anybody see the Ultimate AIO Site's updates?

<AIO Fan> I did!

<Nickowens3> If you get most of the answers right, you will get your name posted on my site

<Jack Davidson> I don't like there reviews, the stink.

<Paul Family> We've all been asked this question before, but who is your favorite character?

<KevinJ> Did anyone listen to Radio Theatre today?

<KevinJ> Jason

<AIO Fan> I check every AIO page that i think is any good almost every day

<Jack Davidson> Where can I hear Radio theater?

<Nickowens3> is mine one of them?

<KevinJ> Check out the AIOHQ site

<KevinJ> for my links

<Jack Davidson> I think Jason is cool.

<AIO Fan> I really like Whit, Connie, Eugene, Eric Myers, the Barclays....

<Paul Family> Our favorites are Dr. Blackgaard and Eugene...

<Jack Davidson> I did, none of them worked this morning.

<AIO Fan> I can't decide on a favorite

<KevinJ> You can't listen to it on demand, but you can listen to it at certain times

<Jack Davidson> What is on?

<Paul Family> Among many others!!!

<AIO Fan> Dr. Blackaard is awsome

<Jack Davidson> Is it the Horse and his boy?

<KevinJ> No, it's Family Outings

<Nickowens3> If you want to learn more about the characters go to

http://www.geocities.com/nickowens3/characters.html

<Jack Davidson> That;s all?

<Jack Davidson> Only one episode?

<KevinJ> I'm sorry for the bad links, I messed up some of the times

<KevinJ> Which ones did you try?

<Nickowens3> Who are you kevin?

<KevinJ> Kevin Little

<KevinJ> Nobody, why?

<Nickowens3> Do you haVE A SITE?

<Jack Davidson> What's on snday, same thing?

<Jack Davidson> The first two links...

<KevinJ> For JSON, www.justsouthofnormal.itgo.com

<Nickowens3> oh

<AIO Fan> when does JSON start airing?

<KevinJ> May, I think

<AIO Fan> I wonder if our radio station will air it

<AIO Fan> I thought it was next summer

<KevinJ> Maybe - It might be June

<KevinJ> Ya, the same thing's on sunda Jack

<Jack Davidson> Okay...

<Jack Davidson> How long is it?

<AIO Fan> I dunno! there are so many things I have learned about in the last month, that i can't remember

which airs when

<Jack Davidson> Your the best, thanks for getting these links!

<KevinJ> the 7:30 & 8:30 ones?

<Jack Davidson> Yeah...

<KevinJ> Half Hour

<Nickowens3> Does anybody need me to add their AIO link to my site?

<Jack Davidson> Okay....is it only one episode?

<KevinJ> Did the stations not air it or didn' it work? No, it finishes another

<AIO Fan> Do you have the HQ?

<Jack Davidson> I think the AIO HQ dose!

<Nickowens3> yes Ihave HQ

<KevinJ> A new mystery will start next week

<Jack Davidson> Question: Who do you think has the BEST AIO site out there?

<AIO Fan> Do you have Odyssey town hall?

<Nickowens3> the uyltimate one!

<AIO Fan> Nathan Hoober

<Shadowpaw> "The Soda Fountain" of course :o)

<Nickowens3> yes I do

<KevinJ> I'm going to have to say HQ.

<Jack Davidson> I think the Soda Fountin...really!

<AIO Fan> The soda fontain it really very good, especially considering it has only been u a litle while

<Nickowens3> I like the ultimate one!

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<Nickowens3> Anybody like mine?

<AIO Fan> I havn't explored yours much

<Jack Davidson> I really like the wacky spin on it!

<Nickowens3> I feel rejected

<Nickowens3> Thak you Jack!

<AIO Fan> Aw, you'll get over it!

<Nickowens3> Boo Hoo

<Shadowpaw> Thanks AIO Fan :o)

<Jack Davidson> I am going to do a Big "Grammy" AIO Award site.

<KevinJ> Jack, did they not air the show? One of the links took the show off the air because it wasn't for

kids...

<AIO Fan> these boys! crying like babys!

<Shadowpaw> and Jack :o)

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<Nickowens3> Vote for me and I'll put your name on my site!

<KevinJ> Ha

<AIO Fan> oooooooh

<Nickowens3> Hey, It might work

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<AIO Fan> Welcome back

<Nickowens3> C'mon people!

<Jack Davidson> I will have it up April 1st

<Paul Family> thaNks! Sorry about that!

<AIO Fan> I said that what I had seen was pretty good

<Nickowens3> COL (Cry out loud)

<AIO Fan> Oh, buck up and die right!

<Jack Davidson> I think that The Officail Site will win the contest!

<Nickowens3> die right?

<AIO Fan> It isn't up yet

<KevinJ> :) if it ever gets off the ground

<Jack Davidson> Because on April 1st they will be up and running!

<AIO Fan> Well not really

<AIO Fan> that should be pretty cool

<Jack Davidson> And so will my votting site. It will run for a month,

<Shadowpaw> I hope the official site is great :o)

<Paul Family> They haven't even had the current shows listed the last few days!

<AIO Fan> Do ya'll like AIO pols?

<Jack Davidson> The AIOHq will come close, but then a gian it's all up to you AIO fans to vote!

<Nickowens3> I think this Grammy thing will just make people feel bad

<KevinJ> Jack, what was the reason you couldn't get the links to work again for RT?

<Jack Davidson> Like you?

<KevinJ> Make you feel bad

<Nickowens3> I wont cry

<KevinJ> don't

<Jack Davidson> I did get to them, the show wasn't aried though....

<Nickowens3> It will alsao make people pridefull. A definate sin.

<Jack Davidson> You will win Nick!

<Nickowens3> yeah right

<Jack Davidson> I know...everyone will probably win!

<Nickowens3> sure..

<AIO Fan> If you did, you wouldn't be saying these things!

<Jack Davidson> i will have so many diffrent catorgories that you will walk away with one of the awards....

<AIO Fan> I hate, evryone wins games!

<KevinJ> I bet I got the wrong time. It seems like I did that every time

<Jack Davidson> He will....I think soo....

<Jack Davidson> What??!?!??!?!?

<Nickowens3> Who will vote for me?

<AIO Fan> What are the catagories?

<Jack Davidson> Paul Family...who do you think you will vte for best site...,

<Nickowens3> of course... no one... COL

<Jack Davidson> Well, There will be 13 catorgories....

<Paul Family> Like we said last week, "I am undecided at this juncture." =)

<AIO Fan> I'll vote for you

<Nickowens3> Wackyness!

<Jack Davidson> I am sure that Nick Owen will walk away with one award...

<Nickowens3> that should be a ctegory!

<Nickowens3> Wackyness

<Paul Family> Where are we supposed to vote?

<Nickowens3> thanx AIO fan

<AIO Fan> would vote for you on that catagorie

<AIO Host> Okay, now Jack, you hyped your site enough....

<Nickowens3> At my site!

<Jack Davidson> No!

<Nickowens3> I could do it!

<Nickowens3> please !

<Jack Davidson> You can't vote until I PUT the site up!

<Paul Family> Okay...

<AIO Fan> Oh yeah! forgot about that

<Shadowpaw> When will it be up Jack?

<Nickowens3> I'm adding it right now

<Jack Davidson> No, be cause I want to and it would be not fair...

<Jack Davidson> April 1st!

<KevinJ> those times are right accroding to FOTF.... I wonder...

<Jack Davidson> Same day as the Officail AIO Web Site.

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<Nickowens3> I just added it.

<Nickowens3> Go to the vote section of my site!

<AIO Fan> as I said. your a laugh

<Nickowens3> and vote

<Jack Davidson> No!

<Jack Davidson> That is not fair!

<AIO Fan> Sure

<Nickowens3> Please

<Jack Davidson> I will do mine, and it will be official....okay?

<Paul Family> We'll look at it...

<Nickowens3> But I just got mine up!

<Jack Davidson> You can do yours but it won't be officail....

<Nickowens3> I need more stuff on mine!

<AIO Fan> sure. I'll vote on both

<Nickowens3> please

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<Jack Davidson> Mine will give away prizes and awards...

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<AIO Host> NICK Stop now or I will kick you out of this chat!

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<AIO Fan> goodness

<Nickowens3> sorry

<Jack Davidson> I am doing this with permission of the OfficialAIO Site!

<AIO Fan> what happened?

<Jack Davidson> Nick stop[!

<Nickowens3> I acidently hit the enter key enstead of the space bar

<Jack Davidson> What isthe address.

<Jack Davidson> ?

<Jack Davidson>

<Nickowens3> http://www.geocities.com/nickowens3/TheOdysseyCorner.html

<Nickowens3> Hey host. Who should be the official one?

<Nickowens3> He asked what the address wsa

<AIO Fan> Jack. That's my dad's name

<Nickowens3> Host?

<Paul Family> What's your name, AIO Fan?

<Nickowens3> Wich site should be the voting one? (((Host)))

<AIO Fan> Anna Bentley

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<Paul Family> If that isn't too nosy... +)

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<Paul Family> =)

<Nickowens3> Bye

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<AIO Fan> See ya!!!!!!

<AIO Fan> AHHH

<Jack Davidson> I gotta go now!

<Shadowpaw> See ya!

<AIO Fan> See ya!!!!!!

<AIO Host> I should go also, I have my Karate Class.

<Paul Family> See you around!

<AIO Host> Just kidding!

<AIO Fan> I'm glad

<AIO Host> Okay. Farewell!

<AIO Nut> I am back!

<AIO Nut> Gotta go now!

<KevinJ> bye

<AIO Fan> Do we have to leave if you do?

<Shadowpaw> see ya

<AIO Host> No...

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<AIO Fan> O.K.

<Paul Family> We ought to be moving along also...

<AIO Host> But can you all stop talkiing for one minute so I can log the chat!

<AIO Fan> o.K. See ya later