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 can't help but touch on the latest news out of Lucasfilm and the status of the film industry. All that and more on this special bonus episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!

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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, blooper reels featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Daniel Craig, and test footage shot by George Lucas himself on a handheld camcorder. Then, in the evening, Ben screened his personal director’s cut of Attack of the Hawkmen — running over two hours and including a significant amount of never-before-seen footage — for an audience of Lucasfilm employees, family and friends. Almost certainly the first time the episode has ever screened in a full-size theater.But perhaps the most extraordinary thing we saw was Ben’s first cut of Beersheba, Palestine 1917 — the episode that would eventually become Daredevils of the Desert, featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Daniel Craig. This version is dramatically different from anything fans have ever seen — a completely different ending, a different set, no romance between Indy and Maya, and the Turkish spy subplot given far greater prominence. It reveals, for the first time, just how extensively the show’s episodes were reshaped between first cut and final broadcast.

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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 guardian — and why George Lucas was drawn to this story. We also discuss how Krishnamurti's philosophy echoes throughout Lucas's entire body of work — from Young Indiana Jones to Star Wars to The Phantom Menace — and why this episode may be essential viewing before any rewatch of Temple of Doom.We also discuss the remarkable event that brought all three of us together at Skywalker Ranch — the 30th anniversary screening of Attack of the Hawkman, organized by Ben Burtt, and almost certainly the first time a Young Indiana Jones episode has ever been projected in a full-size theater for an audience. We discuss what it was like to see the newly remastered 16mm and 35mm footage on the big screen at the Stag Theater — and why it confirmed that this series deserves a full HD restoration.Plus: Lucas Seastrom shares exciting news about the brand new partnership between Lucasfilm and the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, bringing original lesson plans based on the Young Indiana Jones historical documentaries into classrooms.

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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.

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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 for The Curse of the Jackal is not to be missed.

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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 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 Nurse). In this wide-ranging discussion, he reflects on what it meant to grow up around filmmakers, being on set for Lawrence of Arabia and Superman, and so much more.

Young Indiana Jones wasn’t just a TV series — it was a proving ground for filmmakers, a training ground for future innovators, and a rare example of cinematic ambition brought to television. Waldo Roeg’s firsthand stories offer a unique window into how those productions actually worked, and how film culture is passed down not just through movies, but through families.If you’re interested in film history, behind-the-scenes production stories, Lucasfilm in the 1990s, or the human side of growing up inside the industry, this episode is for you.Subscribe to The Young Indy Chroniclers for more deep dives into Young Indiana Jones, George Lucas, Lucasfilm history, and the untold stories behind iconic productions.*Late Pledges Still Available*While our Kickstarter campaign has officially ended, *late pledges are still open* for *George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age*. If you missed the campaign, you can still support the project and secure select rewards:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age#YoungIndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #StarWars #NicolasRoeg #WaldoRoeg #FilmPodcast #ClassicCinema #IndianaJones

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, including the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires, the rise of modern nation-states, and the long shadow World War I cast over the 20th century.Late Pledges Still Available!While our Kickstarter campaign has officially ended, late pledges are still open for *George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age*. If you missed the campaign, you can still support the project and secure select rewards:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age#YoungIndianaJones #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #IndianaJonesPodcast #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #StarWars

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 appearance — loaded with new stories about Lucasfilm’s global productions, early digital innovation, massive modern blockbusters, and the creative philosophy that has guided his entire career.

⏳ THE KICKSTARTER ENDS THIS WEEKEND — FINAL DAYS TO SECURE REWARDSWe’re in the last days of our documentary campaign, George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age.If you’ve been planning to back — or upgrade — now is the time.Some tiers lock permanently on December 1.Don’t miss Blu-rays, DVDs, signed Joel McNeely vinyl, and other exclusive collector rewards.👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age

🎬 In this episode, Gavin shares brand-new stories about:– His early days stepping into Young Indy and designing a show filmed on five continents– How Lucasfilm’s location-first approach shaped production design in the ’90s– Working closely with George Lucas and Rick McCallum during Young Indy and Radioland Murders– The origins of early digital compositing and how it fed directly into the Prequel Trilogy– Kevin Feige’s surprising interest in Radioland Murders and its place in Lucasfilm history– and how modern blockbusters compare to Young Indy– Why building sets, coordinating departments, and “conducting the orchestra” remains the core of great production design– The unexpected joy of discussing Howard the Duck (yes, really)– Lessons from a lifetime in film — and how “sliding doors” moments shape an entire careerIt’s a wide-ranging, deeply entertaining conversation with one of Lucasfilm’s most experienced artists — and a perfect Thanksgiving binge listen.🔔 Subscribe for More Young Indy & Lucasfilm Deep DivesInterviews with Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Jonathan Hales, Simon Wincer, Yusei Uesugi, and more — plus ongoing updates on our documentary George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age.

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