The Indiana Jones Universe

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 8: Africa Screams from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy and Marion continue searching for a lost civilization, but they encounter two menacing villains, Colonel Vogel and Ian McIver. After getting captured, Indy and Marion are trapped in a fortress while Vogel attempts to steal a crystal sphere an...

In today's episode, we breakdown one of the most perplexing characters in the Indiana Jones franchise. Despite never appearing in any adventure, Abner Ravenwood is mentioned several times in the films, video games, comics, and novels. We talk about his origin story and why his character is so intriguing!

In today's episode, we breakdown Joel McNeely's emotional score from Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, the subtle odes to the music of Bach and Mozart, 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 the book version of Chapter 11: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life 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 discuss and explore Chapter 11: Oganga, The Giver and Taker of Life from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy is tasked with obtaining a shipment of weapons that requires a daring trek across the African desert. Later, Indy meets Albert Schweitzer and becomes inspired by his philosophy of reverence for life.

In today's episode, we take a closer look at two different trailers from the Indiana Jones franchise. Join us as we discuss and compare the theatrical trailer for Raiders of the Lost Ark and the original trailer for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.

In today's episode, we breakdown Joel McNeely's triumphant score from The Phantom Train of Doom. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, why this score is so similar to the music from Last Crusade, 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 10: The Phantom Train of Doom from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy and Remy join forces with the 25th Royal Fusileers to capture a German artillery train and Colonel Paul Von Lettow.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 13: Deadly Rock from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy takes his advanced archaeology class on a field trip to an archaeological ruin in Arizona. However, he quickly encounters a man named Busby Giles, who is trying to destroy ancient ruins to build a criminal hideout.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 2: San Francisco from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy rescues an old friend named Archie Tan, who was kidnapped after protecting a rare jade sphere. After confronting Magnus Voller once again, Indy quickly realizes that this artifact might have something to do with the disappearance of Professor Ch...

In today's episode, we breakdown Joel McNeely's fantastic score from Verdun, 1916. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how the piano parts might have been inspired by Beethoven, 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 9: Demons of Deception from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy is a motorcycle courier for the Belgian army and makes a dangerous decision to protect thousands of fellow soldiers. Later, Indy travels to Paris and gets seduced by the famous dancer Mata Hari.

In today's episode, we are joined by our friend Michael, who is our first special guest on the podcast! Together, we discuss the experience of what it was like to watch "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in theaters in 1981. We also discuss some of the best scenes from the film and how the Indiana Jones franchise has impacted cinema history.

In today's episode, we breakdown Frederic Talgorn's suspenseful score from Trenches of Hell. We discuss his choice of instrumentation, how he uses orchestration to define his signature sound, 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 the book version of Chapter 8: Trenches of Hell 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 discuss and explore Chapter 8: Trenches of Hell from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy is fighting in World War I and learns about the brutality of trench warfare. Later, Indy gets captured in a German prison and plans a daring escape with Charles De Gaulle.

In today's episode, we breakdown Laurence Rosenthal's cheerful score from Ireland, 1916 and Joel McNeely's romantic score from London, 1916. We discuss their choice of instrumentation, the musical ethnicities they incorporate into the score, 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...

In today's episode, we explore and discuss two important characters from Young Indy. We talk about how these characters have impacted Indy's childhood and why their inclusion in the series is so significant.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 7: Love's Sweet Song from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy and Remy travel to Dublin to enlist in the Belgian Army and suddenly get caught in the Irish Rebellion. Later, Indy learns about women's suffrage in London and falls in love with a young writer.

In today’s episode, we talk about some of the most iconic locations in the Indiana Jones franchise. We discuss the significance of filming these locations in real places around the world and why that is essential for creating an authentic globe-trotting adventure.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Issue 7: Africa Screams from The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones comic series. During this adventure, Indy recovers a stolen stone from the national museum and also finds a map that leads to a lost civilization in Congo. As Indy and Marion search for the ruins, they realize that the Nazis have already arrived.

In today's episode, we explore and discuss an important character from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Belloq was once Indy's closest friend, but has now become one of his greatest foes. We unravel the mystery about their past and discuss why Belloq might be one of the most intriguing and menacing villains in the entire franchise.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Part 1: Sudan from the Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings video game. During this adventure, Indy travels to Sudan to retrieve an ancient artifact and unexpectedly reunites with an old foe. After several fist fights, Indy takes control of an airplane and quickly escapes into the sunset.

In today's episode, we discuss and explore Chapter 6: Spring Break Adventure from The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones television series. During this adventure, Indy and his girlfriend Nancy unravel a mystery for Thomas Edison after his electric car battery plans are stolen. Later, Indy travels to Mexico and accidentally joins forces with Pancho Villa.

In today’s episode, we explore the Young Indy prologue from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Indy travels to Utah and embarks on his first archaeological adventure to obtain the Cross of Coronado. We'll also talk about how this Young Indy adventure compares to the television series and why River Phoenix was an excellent choice for the role of Young Indy.