The New Adventures of Indiana Jim

For the past 10 weeks I’ve been showing up—week after week—committed to building this podcast and connecting with you. Along the way, I’ve wrestled with the difference between obsession and commitment, the cost versus the value of creating content, and what it really means to thrive in today’s engagement economy. In this episode, I reflect on how obsession differs from true commitment in the creat...

🎬 What makes a movie perfect? Is it the airtight story structure, unforgettable characters, flawless pacing… or something deeper that keeps us coming back decades later? In this episode, we break down the qualities that define a “perfect movie” and dive into a list of examples that many fans and critics agree come close to cinematic perfection. From the timeless romance of Casablanca to the pulse...

This week we're talking about the new details about Star Wars: Starfighter, coming to theaters in 2027. Who has been cast besides Ryan Gosling? Also, Shawn Levy signs an Oscar-winning cinematographer! https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-starfighter-cast https://www.theinsneider.com/p/task-hbo-mark-ruffalo-review-caught-stealing-austin-butler-karen-read-series-elizabeth-banks Paramount is looki...

This week, I'm revisiting how to remove noise from your podcast, because honestly, last week, I didn't do such a good job. I'm also discussing a seminal work of modern fantasy, which also happens to be an underrated yet often-criticized masterpiece by a legend of the genre. Origins of the Wheel of Time by Michael Livingston (affiliate link) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

Do you use a Mac and want a great way to remove background noise from your recordings? Try Hush from the App Store! I demonstrate the difference in sound on this podcast. Something to note: the Hush app does tend to leave some digital artifacts periodically, and I think that is due to having to process thirty minutes of audio in a single file. Your mileage may vary, and I will be experimenting wit...

Have you seen K-Pop Demon Hunters? Plus I’ve been playing the Battlefield 6 Open Beta. NEWS Las Vegas tourism is sinking — and younger Americans could be to blame https://trib.al/0RbqxQ5 Gina Carano, Disney settle lawsuit https://t.co/aPZmeRSJRI 10 Favorite Books for Writers (The following contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission) The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall...

Hollywood has upscaled The Wizard of Oz using A.I. enhancement technology for a presentation at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The internet has opinions, and most of them are wrong! I review the release of INDIE AUTHOR: The Movie! This Kickstarter-backed project looking back on the career of author Michael J. Sullivan and the Indie Author revolution has finally released! Bobbi Althoff ends her podcast a...

Corrections from last week's episode. Hopefully you'll notice some audio improvements. Send your feedback to indianajimpodcasts@gmail.com NEWS: Runescape's developers are pulling back on microtransactions, hoping to make a more satisfying experience for players. Story from Bellular News on YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=yX2lz_E_fkg Also, special interests put pressure on VISA and MC to press...

In this episode, four headlines from the world of entertainment and video games, followed by a discussion of how you achieve what you want. Ubisoft Says Star Wars Outlaws Failed Due to Declining Interest in the Franchise - https://mp1st.com/news/ubisoft-star-wars-outlaws-failed Brian Henson on trying to get Disney to restore full-length version of Muppet Christmas Carol - https://www.theatermania....

This is Episode 0 of my new venture back into podcasting. I cover the history of my podcasting journey and discuss where I see this going. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit indianajim.substack.com