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April 2, 2024 64 mins

Josh is joined by the hosts of THE YOUNG INDIANA JONES CHRONICLERS Podcast: Peter Holmstrom, and Daniel Noa, and delve into the eponymous TV series, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Discover the groundbreaking production techniques, the educational value, and the passion that George Lucas poured into the often overlooked series. Learn how the series served as a testing ground for the digital technology and production techniques that would later be used in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Explore the themes of disillusionment and the loss of innocence that are present in both The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and Lucas's later work. Whether you're a die-hard Indiana Jones fan or simply interested in the history of film and television, this episode is a fascinating look at a lost relic of George Lucas's filmography.

Chapters:

  1. [00:00:00] Introduction
  2. [00:01:55] The origins of The Young Indy Chroniclers podcast
  3. [00:04:53] Young Indy's role in pushing filmmaking technology forward
  4. [00:11:53] The educational goals of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
  5. [00:16:59] How George Lucas almost revolutionized television in 1992
  6. [00:21:43] The cinematic scope and ambition of Young Indy
  7. [00:24:27] George Lucas's hands-on involvement in the series
  8. [00:28:37] Young Indy as a fusion of Lucas's interests and passions
  9. [00:33:18] The connection between Young Indy's cancellation and the Star Wars prequels
  10. [00:38:43] Recommended episodes for new viewers
  11. [00:42:35] Young Indy as an entry point for Indiana Jones fans
  12. [00:50:24] The groundbreaking nature of Young Indy for a TV series
  13. [00:54:01] Young Indy as George Lucas's passion project
  14. [00:58:08] The hosts' growing appreciation for the series
  15. [01:02:54] Thematic connections between Young Indy and the Star Wars prequels
  16. [01:06:37] The hosts' hopes for the podcast's impact
  17. [01:09:41] Conclusion

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