web02.fireside.fm Fri, 29 May 2026 12:20:33 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “George Lucas” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/george%20lucas Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/195 f01a4d68-fcd0-42ea-954d-5ff4d82fab5a Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, specifically in 1977, audiences flocked to a blockbuster that would become the largest IP in history. While George Lucas' brainchild has become a sprawling multimedia franchise, the original film still stands as a testament to adventure and craftsmanship. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to celebrate why the Force of this film still surrounds us and binds us. 2:33:12 yes <p>A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, specifically in 1977, audiences flocked to a blockbuster that would become the largest IP in history. While George Lucas' brainchild has become a sprawling multimedia franchise, the original film still stands as a testament to adventure and craftsmanship. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to celebrate why the Force of this film still surrounds us and binds us.</p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All score from Star Wars by John Williams </p> star wars, scifi, sci-fi, science fiction, mark hammill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, james earl jones, darth vader, jedi, john williams, george lucas, alec guinness, space A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, specifically in 1977, audiences flocked to a blockbuster that would become the largest IP in history. While George Lucas' brainchild has become a sprawling multimedia franchise, the original film still stands as a testament to adventure and craftsmanship. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to celebrate why the Force of this film still surrounds us and binds us.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Star Wars by John Williams

]]> A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, specifically in 1977, audiences flocked to a blockbuster that would become the largest IP in history. While George Lucas' brainchild has become a sprawling multimedia franchise, the original film still stands as a testament to adventure and craftsmanship. We're joined by guest filmmaker Alex Sosin ("The Canyon") to celebrate why the Force of this film still surrounds us and binds us.

Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Star Wars by John Williams

]]> Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/160 d901ff0f-d28d-4be9-87b0-0ff0c9906cce Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Anything goes in Indiana Jones' second (but technically first) outing. The film is flawed, but relentlessly entertaining, buoyed by engaging performances from future Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan and villain expert Amrish Puri. We make a meal out of this classic with filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) and fondly reminisce about a movie that has its heart in the right place - Mola Ram's fist. 2:24:28 yes <p>Anything goes in Indiana Jones' second (but technically first) outing. The film is flawed, but relentlessly entertaining, buoyed by engaging performances from future Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan and villain expert Amrish Puri. We make a meal out of this classic with filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) and fondly reminisce about a movie that has its heart in the right place - Mola Ram's fist. </p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> Anything Goes - Cole Porter, as sung by Kate Capshaw<br> All score from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by John Williams </p> indiana jones, Harrison Ford, steven spielberg, spielberg, george lucas, john williams, archaeology, disney, adventure, movie, movies, ke huy quan, short round Anything goes in Indiana Jones' second (but technically first) outing. The film is flawed, but relentlessly entertaining, buoyed by engaging performances from future Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan and villain expert Amrish Puri. We make a meal out of this classic with filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) and fondly reminisce about a movie that has its heart in the right place - Mola Ram's fist.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Anything Goes - Cole Porter, as sung by Kate Capshaw
All score from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by John Williams

]]> Anything goes in Indiana Jones' second (but technically first) outing. The film is flawed, but relentlessly entertaining, buoyed by engaging performances from future Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan and villain expert Amrish Puri. We make a meal out of this classic with filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) and fondly reminisce about a movie that has its heart in the right place - Mola Ram's fist.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Anything Goes - Cole Porter, as sung by Kate Capshaw
All score from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom by John Williams

]]> Raiders of the Lost Ark https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/145 fac4c24d-f7a4-4122-85f0-3345d1416cd2 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. The first film in the franchise pits archaeology against the Third Reich as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams, and of course, Harrison Ford unearth an icon. We're joined by "top men" comedian Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast But Evil) and filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) to excavate the origins of a cinematic legend, whip cracking dialogue, and just plain whip cracking. 2:44:00 yes <p>If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. The first film in the franchise pits archaeology against the Third Reich as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams, and of course, Harrison Ford unearth an icon. We're joined by "top men" comedian Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast But Evil) and filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) to excavate the origins of a cinematic legend, whip cracking dialogue, and just plain whip cracking. </p> <p>Check out the teaser for The Canyon here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFFWbNbdtKA</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All score from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams<br> I Am The Monarch of the Sea - Gilbert &amp; Sullivan </p> indiana jones, Harrison Ford, steven spielberg, spielberg, george lucas, john williams, archaeology, disney, adventure, movie, movies If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. The first film in the franchise pits archaeology against the Third Reich as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams, and of course, Harrison Ford unearth an icon. We're joined by "top men" comedian Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast But Evil) and filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) to excavate the origins of a cinematic legend, whip cracking dialogue, and just plain whip cracking.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams
I Am The Monarch of the Sea - Gilbert & Sullivan

]]> If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. The first film in the franchise pits archaeology against the Third Reich as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, John Williams, and of course, Harrison Ford unearth an icon. We're joined by "top men" comedian Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast But Evil) and filmmaker Alex Sosin (The Canyon) to excavate the origins of a cinematic legend, whip cracking dialogue, and just plain whip cracking.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams
I Am The Monarch of the Sea - Gilbert & Sullivan

]]> Spaceballs https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/73 4398e7a6-2a5b-47e2-b6e3-cfb86fc1847e Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Spaceballs? Oh shit, there goes the podcast! Guest and master of the Schwartz Matt Storm a.k.a. Matt Stormageddon joins us for a look back at Star Wars as filtered through Mel Brooks' mastery of vaudeville, satire, and moichandizing! 1:34:37 yes <p>Spaceballs? Oh shit, there goes the podcast! Guest and master of the Schwartz Matt Storm a.k.a. Matt Stormageddon joins us for a look back at Star Wars as filtered through Mel Brooks' mastery of vaudeville, satire, and moichandizing!</p> <p>Find links to all of Matt's great work including podcasts "Fun" and Games, Screen Snark, and Reignite here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br> All score from Spaceballs by John Morris<br> Hello! Ma Baby (Joseph E. Howard / Ida Emerson)<br> Spaceballs (The Spinners) </p> star wars, star trek, George Lucas, alien, aliens, sci-fi, scifi, mel brooks, spoof, comedy, movies, film, bill pullman, rick moranis, john candy, joan rivers Spaceballs? Oh shit, there goes the podcast! Guest and master of the Schwartz Matt Storm a.k.a. Matt Stormageddon joins us for a look back at Star Wars as filtered through Mel Brooks' mastery of vaudeville, satire, and moichandizing!

Find links to all of Matt's great work including podcasts "Fun" and Games, Screen Snark, and Reignite here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All score from Spaceballs by John Morris
Hello! Ma Baby (Joseph E. Howard / Ida Emerson)
Spaceballs (The Spinners)

]]> Spaceballs? Oh shit, there goes the podcast! Guest and master of the Schwartz Matt Storm a.k.a. Matt Stormageddon joins us for a look back at Star Wars as filtered through Mel Brooks' mastery of vaudeville, satire, and moichandizing!

Find links to all of Matt's great work including podcasts "Fun" and Games, Screen Snark, and Reignite here: https://linktr.ee/dj_stormagedddon

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Musical Credits

Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All score from Spaceballs by John Morris
Hello! Ma Baby (Joseph E. Howard / Ida Emerson)
Spaceballs (The Spinners)

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