Young Indy Chroniclers

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Actress Maria Howell, who played jazz singer Goldie in Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues and Young Indiana Jones and the Scandal of 1920, joins The Young Indy Chroniclers to look back on the second acting job of her career.Her first two acting jobs set the bar high, first working for Steven Spielberg on The Color Purple, and the second for George Lucas on the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Learn of her memories of recreating the 1920s Chicago blues scene, acting with Jeffrey Wright and Keith David, and adventures in the acting...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by Talking Bay 94 host, Brandon Wainerdi.

Brandon Wainerdi, host of the Star Wars interview podcast Talking Bay 94 and a writer for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, ILM.com, and Fangoria, joins The Young Indy Chroniclers to talk about growing up with George Lucas’s work.Wainerdi traces his path into Indiana Jones through a 2001 issue of Star Wars Insider celebrating the 20th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark. He recalls the homemade Young Indiana Jones short film he once made starring his little brother, and describes finally working through th...

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Assistant director Terry Bamber joins The Young Indy Chroniclers to trace a career that began on the set of You Only Live Twice as a nine-year-old and eventually landed him three episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, including the show's single trip to India. Bamber describes growing up the son of a film industry veteran, training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before trading acting for assistant directing, and getting pulled onto Young Indy through a recommendation from unit production manager Charles Salmon. He walks through the India...

THIS ADVENTURE -- The Young Indy Chroniclers are BACK for SEASON 4 of the podcast.

And the timing couldn't be better. As we premiere this episode, so too do doors open on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, California.

A special treat for long time Lucasfilm fans came with the announcement that the Lucas Museum would feature a selection of episodes from the unreleased Star Wars: Detours TV series. This series, which involved such names like George Lucas, Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Rachel Bloom, Ahmed Best, Billy...

THIS SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ADVENTURE! Peter and Daniel take a look back at their epic release of the first look video for the upcoming feature-length documentary, "George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age." The adventure is just beginning with the documentary, with so much more left to accomplish, and an April release date looming on the horizon. Find out how you can support the documentary and the Chroniclers by visiting their kickstarter.

PLUS! The Chroniclers update you on some changes to the Young Indy Chroniclers PATREON, where the adventure doesn't stop in-between seasons. And also...

THIS SEASON FINALE ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel recount their epic journey to SKYWALKER RANCH. In December, Peter and Daniel were kindly invited to a special screening of the Director's Cut of "Attack of the Hawkmen" by the legendary Ben Burtt.

Ben cleared his entire day for us. While at the Ranch, we filmed our interview with Ben for our documentary George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age. We also spent hours in his office — a working space that doubles as his private museum of film history — watching never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage from Young Indiana Jones, including second unit reels, bloo...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel welcome back Lucas Seastrom for an in-depth conversation about the episode Benares: January 1910.

We trace the remarkable real-life story of Jiddu Krishnamurti — the Indian boy discovered on a beach in Adyar by occultist and Theosophical Society leader Charles Leadbeater, groomed alongside fellow candidate Hubert Van Hook as the next World Teacher, and who, in 1929, stood before thousands of followers and told them to stop following him. We explore the extraordinary relationship between Krishnamurti and Annie Besant — the British suffragist and President of the Theosophical Society who became his legal guar...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel do a deep-dive commentary on Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episode Demons of Deception — featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from sound editor Laird Malamed, who worked on the series firsthand at Lucasfilm.Demons of Deception is a unique entry in the Young Indiana Jones canon — an amalgamation of two separate first-season episodes, both set during WWI in September and October 1916, just as a young Indy is finding his footing on the front lines. We break down both halves in detail: the Mata Hari storyline directed by Nicolas Roeg and written by Carrie Fisher, and what makes this...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel sit down with Young Indy script supervisor, Hilary Momberger-Powers. Starting her career as a voice actor on numerous Peanuts specials as the character of Sally Brown, Hilary shifted career-focus to script supervising in the late 1980s. Her credits include some of the biggest franchise-films and TV shows of all time, taking her all over the world. In her early days, she worked on the third season of Young Indiana Jones, and was there for some of the pivotal moments of the series.

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel present a special look back at the earliest episode of Young Indiana Jones -- the original broadcast cut of The Curse of the Jackal. Joining for this discussion is Anthony King of the Force Ghost Conversations podcast, and a special appearance by Dan Madsen, author of the original behind the scenes book for The Young Indiana Jones TV series.

Featuring Old Indiana Jones lecturing hooligans on a museum school trip, the original two-part structure connecting Egypt 1908 and Mexico 1916, and a completely different edit to both episodes -- this commentary...

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Peter and Daniel are joined by Young Indiana Jones and Radioland Murders Assistant Director, Waldo Roeg, for an in-depth conversation about his career and time with Lucasfilm. Waldo Roeg was there during the third season of Young Indy, which took him around the world, from America to Thailand, before ultimately shifting over to work on Radioland Murders.

Waldo was quite literally born into cinema — the son of legendary filmmaker Nicolas Roeg (Don’t Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Walkabout) and actress Susan Stephen (The Red Beret, Carry On N...

THIS ADVENTURE! After a brief hiatus, the Chroniclers returns with a deep-dive conversation that gets to the very heart of what The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was truly about: history, war, peace, and the human cost behind political decisions.In this episode, hosts Peter Holmstrom and Daniel Noa welcome back Sergio Rojo, an Argentinian diplomat with deep expertise in international relations, for an expansive discussion on secret peace treaties in World War I as portrayed in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.

This conversation goes far beyond episode recap. We connect the series’ themes to real historical events, in...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel enter the world of pixels and bits to explore the fascinating and sometimes complicated history of Indiana Jones in Video Games, along with author Mat Bradley-Tschirgi (author, Star Trek and Video Games).

Step back with us to the times of LucasArts, the trials of bringing Indiana Jones to the consoles, and insights into unrealized projects. All that and much more on this episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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🦃 SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EPISODE — Gavin Bocquet Returns!

(Released one week early — enjoy over the holiday weekend!)

We’re dropping this week’s episode early — on Thanksgiving Day — so you can enjoy a long-form Lucasfilm deep dive while traveling, relaxing, cooking, or hiding from relatives with AirPods in.And for a special release, we brought back a special guest:Gavin Bocquet, production designer of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Radioland Murders, and the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith). This conversation is bigger, deeper, and funnier than his first appearanc...

THIS ADVENTURE, Peter and Daniel are thrilled to be joined by Young Indiana Jones camera team member, Paige Thomas, to discuss her worldwind adventure of working on the show. From the beaches of Thailand to the studios of Wilmington, Paige experienced it all. Hear the exciting tales of filming in far off lands, George Lucas on set, and helping Sean Patrick Flannery film a short on the weekend in between their busy schedules.

All of that and MORE on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE, as Peter and Daniel embark on their new documentary project, George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age (now on kickstarter), they take a moment to look back on a proto-version of the documentary with a panel they hosted at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Here for the first time is the complete panel they hosted to a standing-room only crowd in Tokyo earlier this year. The panel and trip in general was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, and was a key part in convincing them that there was a hunger for a feature length documentary on the...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by one of true archeologists of Indiana Jones merchandise and collectables, Les David.

Founder of Throw Me the Idol, Les David houses the largest Indiana Jones collection in the world. Learn the secrets of international products never seen in the US, lost and unproduced merchandise, and what it takes to join the collectors market of Indiana Jones. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE, Peter and Daniel are joined by truly one of the unsung heroes of the digital revolution, Yusei Uesugi. His work on Young Indiana Jones, the Star Wars Prequels, and others created the gold standard for what movie visual effects would be for generations. Learn the struggles of those early days of computer visual effects, how those pioneers blended the old techniques of visual effects with the new technology, and discover the full story behind hint given from Rick McCallum in the Season 2 finale regarding protests outside of the Radioland Murders shoot. All that and more on this...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel give a special update regarding their kickstarter campaign for the all new documentary: George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age. Exclusive announcements and updates on how you can help the campaign await!

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Before The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles ever aired, writer Simon Jowett brought Indy’s adventures to life in print — scripting the Young Indiana Jones newspaper strips published exclusively in the UK.In this conversation, Simon shares how:- The first series told a completely original story, continuing directly from The Last Crusade’s River Phoenix prologue.- The second and third series adapted The Princess of Peril and The Plantation Treasure — young reader novels that themselves predated the TV show’s continuity.- These strips helped define the tone and personality of a young Indiana Jones befo...

SPECIAL REPORT - The Young Indy Chroniclers have launched a Kickstarter! On Thursday, October 2nd, the Chroniclers launched a campaign to finance an all new feature documentary, George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age.

This documentary will feature all new interviews chronicling the history of the Young Indiana Jones TV show, Radioland Murders, and the Star Wars Special Editions. This was a period of immense growth and experimentation on the part of Lucasfilm, and permanently changed cinema forever.

The day before the launch, Peter and Daniel sat down with John Orquiola (senior editor at Screenrant) to...

THIS ADVENTURE, Peter and Daniel are pleased to present a sample of the exclusive content you'll receive if you support the Young Indy Chroniclers on Patreon, with a Patreon episode that aired earlier this year. Screenwriter Matthew Jacobs joined the Chroniclers for an first of its kind audio commentary on the Young Indy Movie-of-the-Week, Hollywood Follies. Learn of the script development for the episode, Matthew's visit to the set, and a role that was original planned to be played by George Lucas himself! All of that and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE, Peter and Daniel sit down with Young Indiana Jones and Radioland Murders Unit Manager, Chris Bromley. The success or failure of a film/TV production comes from the creative machine working smoothly -- this is often down the Unit Manager to ensure. As with many people behind the scenes, Chris wore many hats, and his time at Lucasfilm did not always go the way he expected. Learn of adventures domestic and abroad, as he helped bring to life some amazing projects -- the true Indy way. All that and more on this week's episode of the Young...

THIS ADVENTURE the Chroniclers are thrilled to be joined by the legendary actor, Jay Underwood (Fantastic Four, Uncle Buck) to discuss his time as a recurring character on Young Indiana Jones. Learn of his experiences early on auditioning for the character Indiana Jones, his experiences in Italy, and so much more, on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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SEASON PREMIERE!

The Young Indy Chroniclers RETURN with all new adventures for their third epic season.

To kick things off with a bang, the Chroniclers sit down with stunt legend Vic Armstrong, known for his work doubling Harrison Ford on the Indiana Jones films, and directing the Young Indy episode, "Austria: 1917."

Learn about all of that and more, as well as an exciting announcement about the future of the Young Indy Chroniclers on this, the season premiere, of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are thrilled to present the SEASON TWO FINALE EPISODE with Young Indy and Star Wars producer, RICK MCCALLUM. In this, part three of their discussion, Peter and Daniel can't help but ask the questions the burning questions they've always wanted to ask. Learn the answers to the long-standing rumors of Harrison Ford and River Phoenix's involvement in Young Indy, the latter days of Lucasfilm, and original plans for Star Wars Underworld. All that and more on this SEASON FINALE of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are honored to present PART 2 of their conversation with Young Indiana Jones and Star Wars producer, Rick McCallum! This episode, Mr. McCallum reveals the nitty gritty of how Young Indy was brought to life, during one of the busiest times in Lucasfilm history. Learn how show runner John Wells influenced the writing of Young Indy, what it took to bring feature level productions to the TV screen, and what Catherine Zeta Jones felt about having a body double replace her for the additional scenes of Daredevils of the Desert. All that and more on...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are thrilled to present Part 1 of a 3 part interview with the legendary producer of Young Indiana Jones, Rick McCallum. Never before has Mr. McCallum been interviewed for a podcast format, and rarely has he discussed Young Indy since its conclusion -- all of that changes TODAY. Learn the unfiltered truths behind the scenes of the epic first meeting between Rick McCallum and George Lucas, the early days of Young Indiana Jones, and the challenges of dealing the the studio and the network. All of that and more on this week's episode of the Young...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, The Young Indy Chroniclers have taken the next step into a larger world, with the Young Indy Patreon. Now you can unravel the larger mysteries of Young Indiana Jones, and the Lucasfilm legacy with the Young Indy Chroniclers Patreon subscription. Each month, the Chroniclers will bring you new and exciting content, including patreon exclusive episodes, mini-episodes, commentary tracks, live Q&A's, and much, much more. Subscribe today!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by composer Joel McNeely (Young Indiana Jones, The Orville, American Dad, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire) to discuss his time working on Young Indy. Learn of his experiences recording around the world, visiting the set to offer his expertise, and how he and Seth McFarlane hope to bring the complete Young Indiana Jones recordings back in the near future. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by diplomat Sergio Rojo to take a deep dive into the Young Indiana Jones episode, Paris: 1919. The Chroniclers get historical as they discuss the Paris Peace Conference which led to the formal end of the First World War, and how those events shaped not just the entirety of the modern world, but also the foundations of what George Lucas was trying to say with Young Indiana Jones. All that and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by legendary Scottish director, Gillies MacKinnon, to discuss his time directing the Young Indiana Jones episode, "Ireland, 1916." Learn of the challenges of recreating early 20th Century Dublin in the modern era, stepping in to the show during its second season, and how Young Indy affected his career. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are thrill to be joined by legendary screenwriter of such shows as Family Guy, Star Trek: Enterprise, Hysteria, The Orville, and many others, to discuss Young Indiana Jones. Learn of the struggles of adaptation, the pitfalls of creativity, and glory of parody.

The Chroniclers also engage in some archeology of their own to unravel some of the mysteries behind the lamentedly unreleased Star Wars Detours, of which David Goodman wrote the pilot episode. What would have been George Lucas's final entry in film/TV remains lost to the sands...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are thrilled to be joined by legendary film director, Peter MacDonald, and Madelyn Most, to discuss his time on Young Indy, and his robust career in cinema. Freezing in Norway for Empire Strikes Back, traversing wheat fields for Superman: The Movie, and leaping off of trains for Young Indiana Jones (and some Rambo III for good measure) -- all of that and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by Lucasfilm Historian and Fan, Lucas Seastrom, for a deep dive discussion into the Greece section of the Travels With Father made-for-TV movie of Young Indiana Jones. Learn of the struggles to bring this episode to life, the philosophies of Nature and Causality, and the comedy of errors in the Greek countryside. All of this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by legendary director, Simon Wincer, to discuss his long career and time working on the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. From getting called in at the last minute to direct the pivotal episodes that comprised Oganga: Giver and Taker of Life, to flying to St. Petersburg in the recently dismantled Soviet Union for Petrograd: 1917, and finally to film one of Peter's favorite episodes, Daredevil's of the Desert, Simon Wincer was truly one of the key figures that brought Young Indy to life. Find out all of this and more on this week's episode...

THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel uncover the secrets of another franchise that decided to turn back the clock to tell a prequel television series with a writers reunion panel for Star Trek Enterprise. Featuring guests, Showrunner Brannon Braga, and screenwriters David Goodman, André Bormanis, and Mike Sussman, they delve into the secrets of bringing new life to a franchise by telling of its origins, and finding their way amid a changing television landscape. All this and more on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel dig deep into the network marketing space of the early 1990s, speaking to former staffers at both ABC and The Family Channel.

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THIS ADVENTURE the Young Indy Chroniclers presents a special BONUS EPISODE recorded LIVE at the Inglorious Treksperts Stage during this year's STLV convention. Peter and Daniel were honored to moderate a panel about Season 2 of Star Trek Prodigy, now out on Netflix. Featuring executive producers Dan Hageman and Aaron Waltke, voice actress Bonnie Gordon, and composer Nami Melumad. Join us to learn the secrets of bringing new life to a 60 year old franchise, and so much more on this week's BONUS EPISODE of the Young Indy Chroniclers.

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THIS ADVENTURE legendary production designer, Gavin Bocquet sits down with the Chroniclers to discuss his work on Young Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Saturn 3, Mel Brooks’ The History of the World, Part 1, and more!

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