Best Sam Stovold Podcasts (2025)

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Indy 20 - Big Game (with Jake Beal) 2:07:22

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20d ago2:07:22

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As Indy finds himself dragged into a hunt for none other than Bigfoot himself, we find ourselves once again joined by Jake Beal, to discuss the unsettling parallels between the world depicted in Andor and our own, to enjoy the simple pleasures of corny German accents and aerial dogfights with Young Indy, and to ponder what exactly a "Baron of the N…

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Indy 19 - Shot by Both Sides (with David Robertson) 2:19:44

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As Indy finds himself on the trail of a misplaced Chinese mummy, we finds ourselves once again joined by David Robertson, who is more than happy to offer up some fresh takes on Andor, plus Sam describes novel additions to his recent rewatch experience, we discuss the inherent humor in water-proof pouches of dynamite, and we all marvel at some surpr…

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BONUS - Return of the Jedi: The Most Special Commentary Edition 2:25:17

29d ago2:25:17

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Celebrate Star Wars Day by simulating the experience of watching Episode VI with two pals who won't stop talking over the movie! Our Special-Edition-inspired commentary covers everything from the Mighty Boushh to blinking Ewoks to the novelization by James Kahn (not James Caan). An entire LEGION of our best ideas for superfluous revisions awaits yo…

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Indy 18 - Tower of Tears (with Richard Dunham) 2:31:16

1M ago2:31:16

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As Indy travels to Iran to investigate a tower or something, Sam's life falls apart as he struggles to pull together a broken episode. Plus, oh my god, Andor! Celebration! Richard Dunham!By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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Indy 17 - Trail of the Golden Guns (with Jacob Lee) 3:12:52

2M ago3:12:52

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As Buffalo Bill's granddaughter consults the State Department about stolen family heirlooms, we bring first-time guest Jacob Lee on to the cast to explain youth culture to us fogeys (and also to unveil some exclusive Batman Forever trivia), then we appreciate Young Indy's descent into supernatural madness, and a delightful Eastern European romp fro…

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Indy 16 - Good as Gold (with Lauren Petronaci) 2:17:30

2M ago2:17:30

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As Jessie Hale finds herself saddled with the most irritating translator she could have asked for, we find ourselves once again joined by Lauren Petronaci, who has a surprisingly strong reaction to The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles episodes we watched this time. Plus, Brian has a controversial take on Steve Ditko, Bud-Arcs and bullwhips return, an…

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303 - Dark Nest III: The Swarm War 3:05:12

2M ago3:05:12

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As the Dark Nest draws to a close and Luke Skywalker finishes watching Revenge of the Sith, the cry-curious Nate Tapp rounds out his trio of guest spots by tripling down on trilogy talk with us. Does The Swarm War warrant three hearty throat-clicks, or do we discard it like Huttwash (and if we discard, do we add two Swarm cards that cost 0 to our h…

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[TONGO 7] Captain's Holiday (TNG 3.19) (with Kregg Castillo) 2:52:14

2M ago2:52:14

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The world, as we know it, has changed since Reopening the Wormhole disappeared. In the multi-year absence of America’s Favorite Podcast, society has begun to crumble; systems have collapsed, governments have disintegrated, and the world order feels like a distant memory. Is it too late for humanity to be saved? Is the return of RTW too little, too …

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302 - Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen 2:33:25

3M ago2:33:25

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Tibanna tapper Nate Tapp taps back in for a bantha-sized, hubba-shaped debate over whether the second Dark Nest novel satisfies like a delicious slice of live action pizza or gets more muddled than nebular miasma. The real plot twist, however, is that we stop kriffing around and finally reveal that this whole Young Jedi Knights Club thing has just …

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139 - Star Trek: Section 31 (with Sam Stovold, Sean Davis, Kregg Castillo & Barm) 5:10:16

3M ago5:10:16

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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: STAR TREK: SECTION 31~! I know I’m sitting on a huge backlog of unreleased episodes, but we couldn’t wait to drop our thoughts on Section 31! Although since this movie is destined to be a perennial favorite I’m sure it wouldn’t matter when we drop this. It’s a big boy packed with a squad as memorable and beloved as that in Sec…

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The 6th Annual Golden Hoojib Awards (with Kev Young) 3:43:10

3M ago3:43:10

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As Indiana Jones quietly relaxes in his study between adventures, your two best Star Friends reunite for their annual review of the previous year's films! This time, they're also looking back on some of their favorite comics of 2024, awarding an ungodly amount of honorary Hoojibs, and attempting a new twist on the traditional format to great(?) eff…

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BONUS - The 4th Annual Lowie Awards 2:12:23

3M ago2:12:23

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Clad in our classiest Killik silks, we walk the wax carpet for the gala that's even goofier than the Golden Globes... the 4th Annual Lowie Awards! Join us Joiners in raising a collectible McDonald's Batman Forever glass to toast the pop culture from the year of our lord Two Thousand and Twenty Four, not to mention our Lord Nyax, Emperox of Bad Boys…

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301 - Dark Nest I: The Joiner King 2:58:49

4M ago2:58:49

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Rub your forearms together for the kingly Nate Tapp, who joins our hive mind as the podcast enters its insectoid era all about Troy Denning's Dark Nest trilogy! Grab a can of gelmeat and an orb of membrosia for an episode that's crawling with conversation about audiobook omissions, thorny throuples, and a Prime Unu who may have violated the Prime D…

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Indy 15 - Revenge of the Ancients (with Melissa Thiede) 1:50:54

4M ago1:50:54

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As Indy finds himself roped into an ancient ritual involving a forgotten civilization, we find ourselves once again joined by Melissa Thiede, as we dive into Brian's blissfully solo experiences at Disneyland, Melissa's communal experiences with Skeleton Crew, and Sam's recent experiences with a genuine shrunken head.…

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220 - New Jedi Order Retrospective 3:59:40

5M ago3:59:40

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After nineteen novels, we wistfully turn the page on the New Jedi Order with an all-encompassing retrospective! It might as well be the Day of Comprehending the Will of the Gods... or at least of the Master Shapers behind this ambitious series, who we applaud for challenging our emotions, expanding our perception of the Force, and burning into our …

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Indy 14 - The Secret of the Deep (with Nate Tapp) 2:07:27

5M ago2:07:27

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As Indy lands himself a gig as stuntman to gain access to an artifact, Nate lands himself on the show to chat with us about watching Skeleton Crew with his children, watching Young Indiana Jones with his wife, and reading an Indiana Jones comic by himself. Plus, the Criterion Challenge, Alamo Drafthouse, Byrdie the Duck, and more! May the fizz be w…

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Indy 13 - The Cuban Connection (with Barm and Jack Stovold) 2:15:09

5M ago2:15:09

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As Indy travels to Cuba to clear Marcus' name, Barm and Jack both swing by to weigh in the Crimson Jack of it all in Skeleton Crew, to fight off a case of Indy Fever in Peking, to admire the unexpected charms of Steve Ditko in these comic pages, and to revel in the joys of the Smash Martians.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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CARLOS BONUS 8 - The 8th Annual Continuity Carlos Christmas Special (with Jay-Z and Bryan Stovold) 59:38

5M ago59:38

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For Christmas 2024, Carlos first makes the long voyage to California, Jack's ancestral homeland, and settles in for a evening of outdoor cabana Christmas Eve cheer alongside Jack, Jack's father and Jay-Z. Merry Christmas!By Jack

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Indy 12 - Dragon by the Tail!! (with David Robertson) 2:05:58

6M ago2:05:58

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As Indiana Jones... fights a dragon, David Robertson returns to the cast to share with us his Skeleton Crew scribblings, to join us in a test of our collective Henry Jones Sr. knowledge, to determine at what point the supernatural becomes too supernatural for Indy, and to go Star Trekkin' across the universe... on the Starship Enterprise under Capt…

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219 - The Unifying Force 3:07:10

6M ago3:07:10

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Prime guest Jake Beal reveals himself as the true Supreme Overlord of the podcast, reunifying with us for the New Jedi Order’s colossal conclusion. It's the end of an era, and things get downright mythic as we wreath through weighty topics like Yuuzhan Vong theology, traumatic time jumps in the TV show ReBoot, and the (best ever?) Christmas of 2003…

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Indy 11 - The Search for Abner (with Eric Ambler) 2:28:14

6M ago2:28:14

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As Indy joins Marion on her quest to discover the truth about her father, Eric Ambler boards the Phantom Train of Doom to discuss an action packed Young Indiana Jones adventure, but ends up traveling in the wrong direction and arriving at our first reactions about the newest Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, instead! We're talking Easter Eggs, eightie…

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Indy 10 - The Sea Butchers (with Sean Davis) 2:50:23

6M ago2:50:23

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As Indy wages battle against an army of crabs, Sean stops by the podcast to chat with us about LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, Agatha All Along, Where's Waldo controversies, and Young Indy's love life, plus Brian debuts a new regular segment!By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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218 - The Final Prophecy 3:03:15

7M ago3:03:15

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The podcast interdicts huttoad Eric Ambler for the not-quite-final Final Prophecy, which sets the table for the endgame of the New Jedi Order. This snackquarium of an episode is swimming with delicacies, as we follow Nen Yim on a trip to Qahsa Bonita, drop an unusual amount of Search for Spock references, and decide which is better: Seal IV or SEAL…

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138 - Crossroads (PRO1x13) (with Kregg Castillo) 2:17:29

8M ago2:17:29

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While the Prodigy kids finally meet the REAL Janeway and her cronies, guest Kregg Castillo finally meets the XINDI! It’s outrageous! Also, Okona is in this episode for some reason, and that we means we get to reminisce on all the ways that TNG Season 2 was such remarkable television. Kregg doesn&t remember Okona, and Jack also has some startling re…

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Indy 09 - Demons (with Ryan Kasmiskie) 2:10:10

8M ago2:10:10

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As Indy and Marion pursue a disgruntled employee stealing cursed artifacts, Ryan Kasmiskie returns to the podcast to share his foggy memories of The Acolyte finale, to marvel at the feature-length sitcom antics of a young Indiana Jones, and to reminisce with us over an era of time when video games were stupidly difficult.…

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217 - Force Heretic III: Reunion 3:31:45

8M ago3:31:45

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Reunited once again with Jack Stovold of "Jack's Silly Little JackCast," we transmit our final Zonama Sethoughts via telemetry on the Williams/Dix trilogy as a whole... or die trying. Added ingredients in this Esfandia-like atmospheric soup of an episode include the punting of pirates, an amalgamation of Anakins, and a Who's Who of heretics with th…

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137 - All The World's a Stage (PRO1x12) (with Kev Young) 2:09:39

8M ago2:09:39

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Guess who’s back? Well, in addition to the spirits of the original Enterprise crew (the NC-1701’s, not the NX) (no, not Pike or April’s, Kirk’s crew) (Yes, the ones from the original SHOW) crew, living on through the will of these weird aliens, it’s Kev, to talk about an initially pretty wild episode of Prodigy with one of the strangest premises we…

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136 - Let Sleeping Borg Lie (PRO1x11) (with Beau Mathews) 3:25:12

9M ago3:25:12

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Jaxilly has assimilated a new guest, adding Beau Mathew’s knowledge of video games and Japanese language tests to its own. Listeners, I’m telling you, resistance is futile! The day Jack had dreaded and hoped, as recently as the previous episode, would never arrive, is here (in late 2022, I mean). It’s Prodigy’s BABY’S FIRST BORG episode. Does it st…

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Indy 08 - Deadly Rock! (with Jeff Eckman) 2:37:19

9M ago2:37:19

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As Indiana Jones and his students embark on a field trip to exotic Arizona, Sam and Brian welcome Jeff Eckman back to the show to mourn the death of a true Star Wars legend... The Acolyte. Also, we dive deep into The Twilight Zone and Shyamalan, determine what soda jerks and Double Dip Tummy Teasers are, and talk too much about modern Star Trek.…

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216 - Force Heretic II: Refugee 3:23:39

9M ago3:23:39

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Future host of "The LizardCast" Jack Stovold (what an Earth ass name...) helps us decide if this middle chapter of the Heretic trilogy is a first-rate tour de Force or merely an inconsequential side mission. Similar to Tahiri's recurring reptilian nightmares, we also receive disturbing visions of Borgs Bunny, living turntable creatures, and thought…

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135 - Asylum (PRO1x10) (with Sam Stovold) 2:48:58

9M ago2:48:58

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Prodigy is back (this was WAY before it was canceled), and so is the PD Crew! That·s right, the Prodigy Debut Crew (aka Super Rios Bros) is back, and they couldn·t be happier than to be talking about Barniss. Fucking. FREX and some of the other less important characters. But first, Jack is going to spend an absurdly long time guessing who·s in a Ma…

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134 - The Stars at Night (LDS3x10) (with Sam Stovold and Sean Davis) 4:21:10

9M ago4:21:10

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Jaxilly’s coverage of the Lower Decks season 3 finale is finally released, and you’ll never guess the amazing stars Jack has gathered for this loving tribute to the Golden State. It’s two of SoCal’s most golden, SoCal Scarf boys Sam Stovold and Sean Davis! In addition to their thoughts on this exciting finale, you’ll hear a characteristic AI rant, …

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Episode #130 - Deadpool & Wolverine 2:01:59

10M ago2:01:59

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The multiverse is getting out of hand. It's just too much to keep track of. And we're tired. So very tired. So a pruning is in order. Variants and alternates need to go. The only thing that matters to keep this cast in tact is the anchor Chunk. So After the Credits will scour the void, with surprise cameos, Easter eggs, references and spoilers like…

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Indy 07 - The Fourth Nail (with Cam Siemer) 2:41:37

10M ago2:41:37

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As Indiana Jones arrives in Barcelona to search for a fabled piece of Christian history, Cam arrives on the podcast to help us wrap up our coverage of The Acolyte, to help us solve the mystery of what The Mystery of the Blues refers to, and to ruminate on our experiences with real live bulls.By Brian Rudloff and Sam Stovold

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215 - Force Heretic I: Remnant 2:53:03

10M ago2:53:03

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Jack Stovold of "The HapeCast" rejoins us to kick off the New Jedi Order's first and only trilogy, in which the prominence of our old pal Pellaeon has got us all pumped! We also ponder how healthy it is to identify with the self-loathing Nom Anor, confuse Shanghai Noon with Shanghai Knights, and show some love for the Arnold Schwarzenegger of Hip H…

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133 - Trusted Sources (LDS3x09) (with FUTURE JACK, Barm, Sean Davis and Sam Stovold) 5:01:08

10M ago5:01:08

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WARNING: If this is your first time listening to this podcast, DO NOT start here, theoretical fan who’s just itching to hear some takes on the 9th episode of Season 3 of Lower Decks in August 2024. For JAXILLY SUPERFANS ONLY (how’s that for some gatekeeping; rather, trying desperately to keep the gates open). For fans of podcasts on life support th…

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Indy 06 - The Gold Goddess (with Ryan Davis) 3:07:33

11M ago3:07:33

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As Indy and Sallah track down the Chachapoyan Fertility Idol once again in the city of Marrakesh, we welcome Ryan Davis back to the show to dive into the exciting and/or underwhelming reveals of the second big Acolyte flashback, mouth bullets and caimans of the Further Adventures, and an examination of the state of debate fans have had with Indiana…

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132 - Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus (LDS3x08) (with Geoff Clarke, Sean Davis and Sam Stovold) 4:29:46

11M ago4:29:46

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Dim the lights and put on some popcorn, it’s movie night at Jaxilly! And the loudmouths in the theater this time are none other than Jack, Geoff, and Sean (with a special unbilled guest star (OK, it’s Sam)) showing up to use Crisis Point 2 to reflect on movie tropes, endless quote the Simpsons, talk about the hottest pop culture (of late 2024), and…

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Indy 05 - Africa Screams! (with John Parton) 2:43:03

11M ago2:43:03

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As Indy travels with Marion to the African continent in search of a tribe rumored to have splintered from Atlantis itself, we welcome back John Parton to dive deep with us into the triumphs and failures of The Acolyte's writing, to marvel at the insane asshole that is Old Indy, and to bask in the undeniably strong Indiana Jones vibes of this two-pa…

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214 - Destiny's Way 3:14:52

11M ago3:14:52

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Ryan Davis crabs his jouncing fighter into the money lane with us to discuss one of the best Star Wars ensemble books yet in an episode that's sure to do sellout business in jig time! Along the Way, we stop off on Planet Greg, try our best to think of some small-beaked birds, and commiserate over the sad life of a Kingdom Hearts fan.…

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Indy 04 - Club Nightmare! (with Nate Tapp) 2:17:42

11M ago2:17:42

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As Indy attends the opening of the new nightclub, The Raven's Nest, in Manhattan, we welcome Nate Tapp back to the podcast to chat about Wookiee Jedi, Smilin' Kylos, and 80's-esque soundstages in The Acolyte, then we journey into the heart of darkness with Young Indy, before gushing over the introduction of Marion in these comic pages.…

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Indy 03 - Gateway to Infinity! / The Harbingers (with Geoff Clarke) 2:19:38

12M ago2:19:38

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As Indy travels across the pond to investigate an ancient artifact discovered at Stonehenge, we welcome our Canadian Correspondent Geoff Clarke back to the pod to hear about his history with issue 5 of this series, to lament the death of Star Wars, and to Find Our Fate, with our uncle Indiana Jones. Do you: Listen to the podcast: Press play to list…

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Indy 02 - Devil's Cradle (with Barm) 2:03:41

12M ago2:03:41

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As Indy parachutes into the dangerous hills of the American South and/or Scotland, Barm lands back on the podcast and right into our first impressions of the new hotness that is The Acolyte, an elderly Indiana Jones orgy, a kind of baffling Indy comic issue, and Sam's bowl that was stolen from his work break room.…

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Episode #129 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 1:21:30

12M ago1:21:30

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To understand who they were, you have to go back to another time After the Credits. When the world was powered by the black Chunk. They built casts of straw. Gone now, swept away. Their hosts talked and talked and talked. But nothing could stem the avalanche. Their world crumbled. A whirlwind of looting, a firestorm of fear. Men began to feed on me…

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213 - Traitor 2:18:13

12M ago2:18:13

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Ensnaring EU enthusiast Derek Lavender in the belly of the beast, we gorge on the deliciously flowery prose and philosophical richness of Matthew Stover's Traitor. This logic puzzle of a novel refreshingly expands the Force beyond the black-and-white binary typically depicted, and also serves as a poignant reminder of how much has been lost and cha…

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Indy 01 - Ikons of Ikamennen (with Cam Siemer) 2:05:57

1y ago2:05:57

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As Indiana Jones investigates the mysteries of the Ikons of Ikamennen with the aid of former students Charlie and Edith Dunne, the Marvel Star Wars Explorers begin their own further adventures with the aid of Cam Siemer! That's right, we're back and we're kicking things off with the first two issues of Marvel's Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, …

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212 - Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand 3:06:41

1y ago3:06:41

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A long-forgotten experiment awakens to wreak havoc upon the Vong-infested surface of Coruscant. Does Aaron Allston's experiment in NJO storytelling deserve to be forgotten too, or is there a place for Lord Nyax's brand of monster-of-the-week thrills? Completing our A-Team once again is Geoff Clarke, who's here to help us decide, as well as to debat…

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Episode #128 - The Fall Guy 1:36:23

1y ago1:36:23

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YumChunks knows how to take a hit. One blow after another. We can do a rough and tumble fall. We can handle a roll. Attach the squibs. Light us on fire. We've seen it all. The Fallout television series on Amazon. Monkey Man. Abigail. Even the most dangerous crazy stuff like anniversary showings of Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Without a safety ne…

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BONUS - The Empire Strikes Back: The Most Special Commentary Edition 2:13:15

1y ago2:13:15

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Another May the Fourth, another Special-est Edition commentary episode! One in which we try our best to rein in our rampant positivity and propose as many gratuitous "improvements" as possible to an all time favorite film, The Empire Strikes Back! Hear us also posit how George Lucas' history of revisionism primed us for the horrors of artificial in…