The Indiana Jones Universe

In today's episode, we talk about the iconic villains from the Indiana Jones films, video games, and television series. After creating a comprehensive list of the most challenging and menacing villains from the franchise, we each select one villain from that list and debate why that character should be considered the greatest foe!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 6: Odin from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy sneaks aboard the zeppelin to rescue Charles Kingston. After enduring several fist fights, Indy competes with Magnus Voller in a daring seabed chase to retrieve the staff once and for all.

In today's episode, we breakdown Curt Sobel's frightening score from Transylvania, 1918. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how he uses advanced atonal techniques to create terrifying sounds, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 17: Masks of Evil from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy works with a group of spies in Istanbul to convince General Mustafa Kemal to sign a separate peace between France and the Ottoman Empire. Later, Indy travels to Transylvania as he investigates a mysterious haunted castle and comes face t...

In today's episode, we are joined by our friend Sam to talk about the connections between Indiana Jones and Star Wars! We start by discussing a controversial fan theory and how certain references from both franchises confirm or deny our suspicions. We also talk about the award winning fan film "Star Wars Origins" to complete this epic Star Wars and Indiana Jones crossover discussion!

In today's episode, we talk about Indiana Jones 5 and the constant ambiguity surrounding the film. We discuss our expectations based on all of the behind-the-scenes details that have been released so far. We also discuss the many controversial opinions about Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and how it might have impacted the future of the franchise.

In today's episode, we discuss the exciting announcement from Bethesda and Machine Games about a brand new Indiana Jones video game! Join us for a detailed breakdown of the trailer, a history of vintage Indiana Jones video games, our thoughts on the future of the franchise, and so much more!

In today's episode, we breakdown Laurence Rosenthal's delightful score from Tales of Innocence. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, his strong use of thematic material, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 16: Tales of Innocence from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy travels to Italy and competes with writer Ernest Hemingway for a beautiful girl named Giulietta. Later, Indy attempts to locate a traitor in the French Foreign Legion while also escorting novelist Edith Wharton to meet Sheikh Kamal.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 5: Nepal from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy and Maggie continue their quest for the Staff of Kings and reunite with Professor Kingston. Meanwhile, Maggie secretly escapes while Indy discovers a hidden temple and races to retrieve the Staff of Kings.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 23: Secret of the Deep from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy travels to the South Pacific in order to obtain an ancient relic. To remain undercover, Indy takes a job as a stuntman in Hollywood in order to get to the waterfall where the crown is supposedly buried.

In today's episode, we breakdown Laurence Rosenthal's thrilling score from Daredevils of the Desert. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how he uses Arabian music to characterize the locale of the episode, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 15: Daredevils of the Desert from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy goes on a daring undercover mission to take the town of Beersheba to aide the British war effort. However, Indy works with a secret agent named Maya and becomes part of a major espionage campaign to convince the Turks that the...

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 24: Revenge of the Ancients from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy goes after a rival archaeologist named Klexx who is determined to find an ancient Mayan ruin that contains hidden antiquities. After Indy chases after him, Klexx becomes consumed by power within the chamber.

In today’s episode, we talk about some of the cancelled projects from the Indiana Jones films, video games, comics, and novels. Over the years, there have been many stories that were considered, but never got produced. We'll talk about Indiana Jones and the Monkey King, Indiana Jones and the Lost Horizon, and so much more!

In today's episode, we breakdown Laurence Rosenthal's amazing score from Espionage Escapades. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how he adapted some of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's music, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 14: Espionage Escapades from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy works with a group of spies to sabotage Germany's effort to influence the neutral government of Spain during a performance of Scheherazade. Later, Indy travels to Prague and meets Franz Kafka while he attempts to get a telephon...

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 4: Istanbul from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy comes across a museum full of ancient mosaics, which direct him to secret passageways that reveal the true resting place of the Staff of Kings.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore the book version of Chapter 13: Adventures in the Secret Service from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. We compare this novel to the screenplay because there are several dialogue differences and rare deleted scenes included in this book!

In today's episode, we breakdown Laurence Rosenthal's exceptional score from Adventures in the Secret Service. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, his strong use of thematic material, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 13: Adventures in the Secret Service from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy escorts two princes of the Austrian Royal family to meet with Emperor Karl in an effort to create a peace agreement to end the war. Later, Indy travels to Petrograd and has to embrace the duality of befriending a group...

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 14: Demons from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy and Marion go after Harvey Pondexter, who stole ancient relics from the national museum. As Indy and Marion chase after him, he becomes consumed by the power from the mythical relics he stole.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 3: Panama from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy travels to South America to learn more about the jade sphere. After climbing through temples and uncovering archaeological secrets, Indy realizes that Charles Kingston disappeared over a search for the Staff of Kings.

In today's episode, we breakdown Joel McNeely's extraordinary score from Attack of the Hawkmen. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how he created some of the most thrilling action music in the series, and how each track successfully evokes the emotional tone of its corresponding scene. We also include audio samples of the music so you can follow along with our discussion!

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 12: Attack of the Hawkmen from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy joins the Lafayette Escadrille and meets flying ace Charles Nungesser. During his next mission, Indy is tasked with persuading Anthony Fokker to work for French Intelligence as an aircraft designer.