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! The Young Indy Chroniclers are on Patreon! Please consider supporting us to help ensure we can keep producing the show. George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age kickstarter campaign may be over, but the late pledges continue! Head over to pre-order your blu ray and exclusive add-on items now! #StarWars #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #YoungIndy #Lucasfilm
🦃 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.#GavinBocquet #YoungIndianaJones #YoungIndyChronicles #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #StarWars #StarWarsPrequels #ThePhantomMenace #AttackOfTheClones #RevengeOfTheSith #RadiolandMurders #KevinFeige #AvengersDoomsday #MCU #ProductionDesign #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking #FilmHistory #RickMcCallum #HowardTheDuck #IndianaJones #LucasfilmLegacy #TheYoungIndyChronlers #AdventureTV #CinemaHistory #MovieMagic #SetDesign #ArtDirection #UnsungLucasfilm
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! There's still time to contribute to the George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age Kickstarter! With new AUTOGRAPH add-ons revealed, the time has never been better. Check out more here!
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 subject. There's still time to support the kickstarter! Every dollar earned goes directly to fund the production. Thank you in advance for your support. Learn more here!#GeorgeLucas #YoungIndy #StarWars #IndianaJones
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! Check out our kickstarter now to support George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age! #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #StarWars #YoungIndy
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 week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age — our feature documentary exploring Lucasfilm’s groundbreaking 1990s era — is officially funded and moving into production!We’re now aiming for our second funding milestone of $30,000, which will allow us to travel to the UK to interview key creatives from that pivotal period.👉 Support the documentary and lock in your DVD or Blu-ray copy here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age#youngindianajones #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #TheLostGoldenAge #YoungIndyChronicles #FilmHistory #YoungIndy #StarWars #RadiolandMurders #IndianaJones
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! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age?ref=user_menu#StarWars #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas
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 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 before audiences ever saw the Lucasfilm series.Simon also reflects on his wider career — from writing James Bond comics for Dark Horse to developing the upcoming 007 video game First Light, which fuses cinematic storytelling with mystery and mythic adventure.🎬 Meanwhile, George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age — our feature documentary exploring Lucasfilm’s groundbreaking 1990s era — is officially funded and moving into production!We’re now aiming for our second funding milestone of $30,000, which will allow us to travel to the UK to interview key creatives from that pivotal period.👉 Support the documentary and lock in your DVD or Blu-ray copy here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/georgelucas/george-lucas-the-lost-golden-age#youngindianajones #SimonJowett #GeorgeLucas #Lucasfilm #TheLostGoldenAge #YoungIndyChronicles #RiverPhoenix #JamesBond #BondComics #FirstLightGame #FilmHistory #BehindTheScenes #007 #indianajones
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 talk about the campaign. The Kickstarter is now LIVE. Please support if you can to discover the true history behind George Lucas: The Lost Golden Age. #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #YoungIndy #IndianaJones
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! Support the Chroniclers on Patreon! #YoungIndy #StarWars #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas
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 Indy Chroniclers! Find us on Patreon for even more exclusive content! patreon.com/youngindychroniclers#YoungIndy #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas
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! #StarWars #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas
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!#YoungIndy #GeorgeLucas #IndianaJones #StarWars
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!#YoungIndy #IndianaJones #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #RickMcCallum
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 week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers!#GeorgeLucas #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #StarWars
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 Indy Chroniclers!#YoungIndianaJones #YoungIndy #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #RickMcCallum
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! The Young Indy Chroniclers is now on Patreon! If the free episodes aren't enough, consider joining to unravel MORE of the mystery behind Young Indiana Jones and the lost eras of Lucasfilm. Support the show, and support the reverence for the life of Indiana Jones. https://www.patreon.com/YoungIndyChroniclers?utm_source=campaign-search-results #YoungIndianaJones #YoungIndy #StarWars #GeorgeLucas
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! #YoungIndy #IndianaJones #GeorgeLucas #StarWars
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! #GeorgeLucas #IndianaJones #YoungIndy #StarWars
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 of time. Discover more about it on this week's episode of the Young Indy Chroniclers! #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #IndianaJones #YoungIndy