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Minute 11 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint, we enhance our understanding of the film. 

New characters are introduced in this minute which will have a deep impact on the EJU. 

Jeff Voorhees, who played Alex Kintner, makes an appearance to provide the proof that Alex K is in the marching parade and we found him.

The Searle brothers, Stephen and Jonathan, changed Jaws forever after getting turned down to play the Brody Boys. There is a narrative building in the background, and after 3 years of research it's time to present the details.

Jaws Retcon 2027 Update #1 at the end of the show

100 Episodes of Jaws Obsession presents a new mountain to climb.

The great Jaws Retcon of 2027 has started.

We have a path forward to restore the legacy of Jaws with an expanded Jaws universe. The Book of Quint and the Jaws Obsession research has opened the door to something amazing.

Steven Spielberg will turn 80 in December 2026, and for 2027, on the 40th anniversary of the studio killing the Jaws franchise with a failed 4th film in 1987, we all can present him with this gift--a new book. A book to go back in time and take care of Jaws with the characters we all love.  

Our trip to Los Angeles and the Jaws Exhibition at the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum provides inspiration and context into why Jaws Retcon 2027 is more important than ever.

Jaws turned 50 and we can't let this moment go into history by sitting on our hands. "Gotta get to work!" - Quint

Minute 10 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint, we enhance our understanding of the film. 

Brody gives us a new resolve in his march through town, and we are shown new details backing up our conclusions from Episode 98. Details in the background show Mayor Vaughn's influence, and a very interesting hardware store display foreshadows Quint.

Minute 9 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint, we enhance our understanding of the film.

So much can be discovered into Brody's character by observing the facts left on screen in this 9th minute of Jaws. For decades, it was disregarded as a production continuity error, but actually a key piece of evidence showing a larger story in the background. This episode took 3 years and two prior episodes to reach a final conclusion to the dates Brody is typing into his report on Chrissie Watkins.

A new understanding has been reached by discovering more to the story.

Also, we discover published proof: Steven Spielberg pitched his idea for Jaws 2 as a Jaws prequel around the USS Indianapolis back in 1977. This proves The Book of Quint is aligned with Spielberg's original vision 49 years ago.

Minute 8 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint to enhance our understanding of the characters in the film.

A super analysis of South Beach and the discovery of the Chrissie Watkins body. Mystery footsteps in the sand from that morning, and evidence of fresh fencing vandalism found. Jaws is revealing more to the story with every minute. Why does Polly assume Deputy Hendricks is up 'awfully early'? What time and date is Chrissie discovered? These answers and more discovered for further research into the expanded Jaws Universe.

Minute 7 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint to pull out details and enhance our understanding of the characters in the film.

A continuation of the Spielberg fences theory for this part of Jaws. To get into the mindset of Steven Spielberg, we take a close look at Columbo: Murder By The Book (1971) and lock into Spielberg's direction vision when there are no effects and only dialogue. On-screen proof of fabricated fences to create a visual connection in these opening scenes.

Minute 6 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing prequel novel, The Book of Quint to pull out details and enhance our understanding of the characters in the film.

To further back up conclusions from the 5th minute, we now have the ultimate background details to the Brody family history on Amity Island. This helps lock in dates and times for our Jaws timeline and builds a larger story simmering in the background.

Minute 5 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Utilizing The Book of Quint to draw out conclusions and context.

Waking up with Ellen and Martin Brody on Friday June 27, 1974 at 6:30 AM. An extreme look into the dialog and setting, as well as the use of filmmaking tools by Director Spielberg and Editor Verna Fields, to trace a backstory for the Brody family's move from New York City to Amity Island.

Minute 4 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU).

Chrissie's final moments of life and what exactly is happening below the surface. Listener question regarding sunrise or sunset and a closer look at the map of Amity Island to show a true sunrise on this June 27, 1974.

A closer look at the sheer accomplishment by Susan Backlinie during this opening to Jaws. Is this the greatest stunt performance in the history of cinema? Another parallel between Spielberg and Hitchcock's The Birds is discovered.

Midway point in the Book of Quint/Jaws 50th Summer 2025. Thoughts and reflections from the 80th anniversary memorial for the USS Indianapolis. Hollywood starting to get prequel fever for other legacy films and characters. A serious look into the great question: Can The Book of Quint, a Jaws prequel, remind the world that Steven Spielberg is the greatest blockbuster director of all time?

Minute 3 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). Using details provided by The Book of Quint and the visuals in the third minute to lock in a definitive date and time as the first calendar day in the Jaws timeline.

Chrissie continues to prove she was not just another summer girl, while director Spielberg channels his inner Hemingway and the Iceberg Theory to add a larger story beneath the surface of what we are seeing.

For the 50th anniversary of the film, we are watching Jaws again for the first time utilizing the prequel novel The Book of Quint. There is something else going on in Jaws, we just need to look at the details.

Industrial-sized Ted Talk style, Book of Quint author Ryan Dacko presents the Jaws prequel novel during the 50th anniversary celebration. A lifetime of experience and following the signs to find your calling.

Recorded Friday June 27, 2025, from Martha's Vineyard in Carnegie Heritage Center Edgartown, MA as part of Amity Week 2025.

Minute 2 watching Jaws in the Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU). What are the motivations behind the actions of Chrissie Watkins? Can we find a haunting backstory to her last moments of life utilizing clues in the second minute of Jaws while factoring in the details provided by The Book of Quint?

Minute 2 Recap:

- The Ocean calls Chrissie

- Chrissie's a loner and not with the group

- Outtakes to find out how Chrissie got to the island with the group

- Chrissie's age revealed

- Her clothing and actions reveal a different story and background

- Water Temperatures in June for Amity Island

- Maps of Amity and topography of South Beach

- Spielberg's use of fences and fencing in Jaws

Jaws Obsession 88: Expanded Jaws Universe Minute 1

Onward we go through an Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU) viewing of Jaws with minute 1.

John Williams, Editor Verna Fields, Director of Photography Bill Butler, Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb and the water clarity off Amity Island are all discussed. Falstaff Beer cups and night temperatures are clues leading the way to discovery.

For the 50th anniversary of the film, we are watching Jaws again for the first time utilizing the prequel novel The Book of Quint. There is something else going on in Jaws, we just need to look at the details.

***SPOILERS AHEAD*** This feature to The Jaws Obsession - breaks down elements, chapters, lines from The Book of Quint while watching Jaws one minute at a time. For best experience, listen to The Book of Quint audiobook (on all audiobook platforms) before the EJU episodes.

A new window to Jaws exploration is opened. Expanded Jaws Universe (EJU) with minute zero of watching Jaws with The Book of Quint. For the 50th anniversary of the film, we will watch Jaws again for the first time. There is something else going on in Jaws, we just need to look at the details.

Celebrating the world-wide premiere for The Book of Quint Audiobook. One prequel to rule them all - for the 50th anniversary of Jaws, with this unique audiobook experience, the universe is expanded in the theater of your mind.

Narrator Jonathan Waters is on the show for a full interview, looking into his voiceover talents and performing over 22 different voices for the 14 hours and 23 minutes Book of Quint audiobook.

Watch Jaws Again for the First Time 2025 campaign has launched. The Book of Quint audiobook can be heard world-wide on all audiobook platforms: Audible, Spotify, Apple, Google Play Books, Kobo, etc.

Happy New Year 2025!

Diving into Matt Hooper’s tech instruments seen on his boat and onboard the Orca in the second half of JAWS. Orca Rebuild specialist, Jon Tedder, joins the show to elaborate on the many questions we have left over from Episode 83. What exactly is Hooper doing with the strobe light and the electronic monitoring equipment? Some details into Hooper’s scientific boat are revealed.

Amity Point Publishing LLC is now the new home for the Book of Quint. Official announcement and what to expect in 2025.

Jaws Obsession Listener Email Episode: Part 2 of 2

After almost 3 years, the mystery of the Brody shoulder towel has been solved. Back in Episode 8, we set out to figure out why Chief Brody is wearing a towel on his shoulder in the Amity PD office. A listener email shines a big light on the subject.

More emails from Jaws Obsession listeners around the world ask questions: what type of shark jaws is on the Orca flying bridge? What were the guys eating during the Orca dinner scene? What about the famous dolly shot on Brody during the Alex Kinter attack?

Why didn't they just use Hooper's boat to track and kill the shark in Jaws? What happened to the missing Alex Kintner death scene footage? The Brody police filing dates explanation revisited. The Mrs. Kintner bounty reward and Quint contract adjusted for 2024 values. All these and so much more on this 3-year anniversary episode of The Jaws Obsession, as questions from Jaws Obsession listeners around the world are answered.

Selectmen Series: Part 5 of 5

Wrapping up our analysis of the Amity Selectmen, we take a new look at Mayor Larry Vaughn and the realignment of the Amity Selectmen after the events of Jaws. To do so, we go deep into Jaws 2 to unearth new clues and facts.

A look at the career of Murray Hamilton.