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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 1H 47M

"When You Don't Have to Look at the Hard Truths" w/ Young Indy Sound Editor Laird Malamed

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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 episode such a pivotal moment in Indy's moral development as a character.Laird shares candid stories from the production — including real on-set tension between Sean Patrick Flanery and his co-star that actually bled into their performances, the unique challenges of cutting sound for a heavily dialogue-driven episode, and what it felt like to work on a show where George Lucas genuinely cared about quality at every level. We also reflect on the broader legacy of Young Indiana Jones — a series that attracted A-list directing talent, tackled serious historical subjects, and never quite got the audience it deserved. Support the Young Indy Chroniclers on ⁠Patreon⁠.Support George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age on ⁠Kickstarter⁠.The true story behind George Lucas's most important chapter is now being told with George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age documentary. Learn more about how to support on kickstarter.#StarWars #YoungIndianaJones #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm

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 episode such a pivotal moment in Indy's moral development as a character.Laird shares candid stories from the production — including real on-set tension between Sean Patrick Flanery and his co-star that actually bled into their performances, the unique challenges of cutting sound for a heavily dialogue-driven episode, and what it felt like to work on a show where George Lucas genuinely cared about quality at every level. We also reflect on the broader legacy of Young Indiana Jones — a series that attracted A-list directing talent, tackled serious historical subjects, and never quite got the audience it deserved. Support the Young Indy Chroniclers on ⁠Patreon⁠.Support George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age on ⁠Kickstarter⁠.The true story behind George Lucas's most important chapter is now being told with George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age documentary. Learn more about how to support on kickstarter.#StarWars #YoungIndianaJones #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm

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