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Young Indy Chroniclers
by Young Indy Chroniclers Podcast
A bi-weekly podcast devoted to the under-appreciated masterpiece of George Lucas's Young Indiana Jones television series and franchise. Hosts Peter Holmstrom and Daniel Noa dive into the behind the scenes of the show, interview the creators and creatives who brought the show to life, and unravel the mysteries of the show's ultimate demise. Join us, for the adventure of a lifetime.
Episodes
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“Without Phantom Menace, You Don’t Get Avengers” with Talking Bay 94 Host Brandon Wainerdi
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...
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"A Wonderful Case of Nepotism" with Assistant Director Terry Bamber
THIS ADVENTURE! 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...
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"The Happiest Possible Ending" w/ Star Wars Detours Head Writer Brendan Hay
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...
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BONUS EPISODE "First Look 'George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age' Recap" w/ The Chroniclers
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…
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"We Did a Day of Work at Skywalker Ranch" w/ Ben Burtt
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,...
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"Truth Is a Pathless Land" w/ Lucasfilm Historian Lucas Seastrom
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...
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"When You Don't Have to Look at the Hard Truths" w/ Young Indy Sound Editor Laird Malamed
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…
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"Young Indy Was Art" w/ Script Supervisor and Sally Brown Actress Hilary Momberger-Powers
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...
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Curse of the Jackal Commentary, "This is the Original Broadcast Version," w/ Anthony King & Dan Madsen
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...
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“I Was Born Into a Film Family” w/ Young Indy Asst. Director Waldo Roeg, director Nicolas Roeg’s Son
THIS ADVENTURE! 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...
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The Secret Diplomacy of Young Indiana Jones | Austria 1917 & Istanbul 1918
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...
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From Raiders to Young Indy: Indiana Jones’ Video Game Legacy w/ Mat Bradley-Tschirgi
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...
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Gavin Bocquet on Young Indy & Star Wars Prequels
🦃 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...
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George Lucas on Set, Exploding Trains & Real Temples – Paige Thomas on Young Indiana Jones
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...
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Star Wars Celebration Panel - "From Young Indy to Young Ani"Recorded LIVE from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
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...
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“Star Wars and Indiana Jones Are Not the Same” with curator Les David
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…
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“There Was an Emergency Meeting and the Topic was Yusei” with ILM VFX Artist Yusei Uesugi
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...
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SPECIAL KICKSTARTER UPDATE
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! Please support the kickstarter if you can!...
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River Phoenix and The First Young Indiana Jones comic strip w/ Simon Jowett
THIS ADVENTURE! 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...
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KICKSTARTER Q&A - Special Report
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…
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PATREON PREVIEW “We Wanted George to Play This Role” Hollywood Follies Commentary with Young Indy Writer Matthew Jacobs
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...
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"Something Out of Nothing," w/ Young Indy Unit Manager Chris Bromley
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...
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"I'm Playing Hemingway!" w/ actor Jay Underwood
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,...
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SEASON PREMIERE! “The Clothes Fit Mentally & Physically” with Stunt Legend Vic Armstrong
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...
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“Maybe another Star Wars Film?” with Young Indy & Star Wars: Underworld Producer Rick McCallum
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...
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“It Comes Down to Pharmaceutical Coke, Coffee & Cigarettes” with Star Wars/Young Indy Producer RICK MCCALLUM (Pt. 2)
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.…
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"[ABC & Paramount] were both useless groups of people," w/ Star Wars/Young Indy Producer Rick McCallum
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...
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- Young Indy Chroniclers is now on Patreon!
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...
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"Like the Moonlight Sonata, Only Better" w/ Young Indy Composer, Joel McNeely
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…
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“Tides of Civilization” with Diplomat Sergio Rojo
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...
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“One for the Void”with Young Indy director Gillies MacKinnon
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…
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“Obvious Rules of Writing for Television” with Family Guy/Star Wars Detours Writer David A. Goodman
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...
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“Bring Back the Mac” with Young Indy Director Peter MacDonald & filmmaker Madelyn Most
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...
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"Almond Trees & Hanging Monasteries" with Lucasfilm Historian and Fan Lucas Seastrom
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...
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"Reverence for Life" -- directing Young Indy with Simon Wincer
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...
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BONUS EPISODE - Star Trek Enterprise Writers Reunion Panel recorded LIVE at STLV
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...
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"A Prestige Project" - Marketing Young Indy with Patricia Connelly & Bill Abbott
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. #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas #StarWars
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BONUS EPISODE! Star Trek Prodigy Panel Recorded LIVE from STLV
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...
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“Sliding Doors Moments” with Production Designer Gavin Bocquet
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! #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas #StarWars
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BONUS EPISODE! Star Trek The Experience Retrospective Panel Recorded LIVE at STLV
THIS ADVENTURE the Young Indy Chroniclers presents a special BONUS EPISODE recorded LIVE at the Inglorious Treksperts Stage during this year's STLV convention, as Peter were honored to be asked to co-moderate a retrospective panel along with Scott Hardy of the SpyHard Podcast, for the lost but…
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"Prestige Television" w/ Jesse Alexander
THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by screenwriter/producer Jesse Alexander (LOST, Alias, Citadel) to discuss how Young Indy compares with the prestige television of the 21st century, as well as his own personal remanences of working for LucasArts during the late 2000s. If you enjoy the...
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BONUS EPISODE: 12 Monkeys Reunion Panel recorded Live from STLV
THIS ADVENTURE the Young Indy Chroniclers presents a special BONUS EPISODE recorded LIVE at the Inglorious Treksperts Stage during this year's STLV convention, as Peter and Daniel were honored to be asked to moderate a reunion panel for the cult TV series, 12 Monkeys. Featuring Terry Matalas…
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SEASON PREMIERE “On First Name Terms with the Truth” with Young Indy and Star Wars Screenwriter Jonathan Hales
THIS ADVENTURE the Young Indy Chroniclers RETURN for Season 2! Screenwriter Jonathan Hales gives a rare interview to the chroniclers about his time working on The Young Indiana Jones series, Radioland Murders, and Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones! #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas...
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A Look Into The Past: Recapping Season 1 with Peter and Daniel
The Chroniclers recall their favorite moments and anecdotes from the season, discuss the value and philosophy of George Lucas, and look ahead to Season 2. #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #YoungIndianaJones
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SEASON FINALE w/ Ben Burtt, “You Are Carrying the Flag” Part 2 of our Conversation with filmmaker Ben Burtt
THIS ADVENTURE, PART 2 of Peter and Daniel's conversation with multiple Academy Award Winner, Young Indy sound editor, editor, writer, second unit director, and director of "Attack of the Hawkmen," Ben Burtt to discuss Young Indiana Jones. Learn more of the unseen (and unheard of) Director's Cut...
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“I’ve Never Talked About Young Indiana Jones Before” with Academy Award Winner Ben Burtt
THIS ADVENTURE in Part One of the Young Indy Chroniclers SEASON FINALE, Peter and Daniel are thrilled (and a little starstruck) to be joined by multiple-Academy Award Winner, Ben Burtt, to discuss his time on Young Indiana Jones as a sound engineer, director, writer, editor, actor, and just about...
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“In the Service of a King” with Post-Production Assistant Jonathan Bresman
THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by Jonathan Bresman, who began as a post-production Intern at Lucasfilm in the latter days of Young Indy, before being promoted to post-production assistant and eventually wrote the book on The Art of The Phantom Menace. Learn of the day-to-day life on...
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“The Level of the Dead” Into the Trenches with Young Indy Director Rene Manzor
THIS ADVENTURE Peter and Daniel are joined by Young Indiana Jones director Rene Manzor to discuss his experiences directing Verdun 1916 and Paris 1908. Learn of the thrilling trials of bringing the war torn no-man's land to the life, how Steven Spielberg was instrumental in Mr. Manzor's hiring…
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"That Primary Thing" Interview with Young Indiana Jones Screenwriter Jule Selbo
THIS ADVENTURE, Peter and Daniel are thrilled to be joined by screenwriter of Mystery of the Blues and Treasure of the Peacock's Eye, Jule Selbo to discuss her time on Young Indiana Jones, life in the writers room, parties at Skywalker Ranch, and work bringing the final adventure of Young Indiana...
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"The Puddle of Evil" interview with Young Indy screenwriter Gavin Scott
THIS ADVENTURE Young Indiana Jones screenwriter Gavin Scott joins Peter and Daniel to share stories of his time on the show including getting Terry Jones of Monty Python fame to direct his episode, his interview pitch that Young Indy would have been inspired by T.E. Lawrence, and pitching the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A bi-weekly podcast devoted to the under-appreciated masterpiece of George Lucas's Young Indiana Jones television series and franchise. Hosts Peter Holmstrom and Daniel Noa dive into the behind the scenes of the show, interview the creators and creatives who brought the show to life, and unravel the mysteries of the show's ultimate demise. Join us, for the adventure of a lifetime.
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