Josh chats to returning guest DR. DAVID WEST REYNOLDS about his new documentary project, CHASING RAIDERS, which explores the real history and archaeology behind Raiders of the Lost Ark.

📖 CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction and Chasing Raiders project overview 01:19 - Reynolds' previous Star Wars documentary success 02:25 - Scope and goals of Chasing Raiders 06:46 - Filming locations and production plans 13:05 - Discovering the Tanis dig site in Tunisia 20:03 - Working at Lucasfilm and conversations with George Lucas 33:01 - The true origin of Indy's bullwhip 40:03 - Real archaeology vs. Indiana Jones 42:32 - Discussion of Crystal Skull and later sequels 48:19 - The Flying Wing budget story 54:39 - Nietzsche, filmmaking, and the spirit of adventure 58:48 - Documentary's themes and Kickstarter campaign 1:02:28 - Closing thoughts and how to support the project

🔗 LINKS

Kickstarter for Chasing Raiders: tcp.show/ChasingRaidersKickstarter

Chasing Raiders Official Website: ChasingRaiders.com

Instagram: @ArchaeologyOfIndianaJones

Previous Episode with Dr. Reynolds: https://trashcompod.com/43

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