Episode 34
The Jaws Obsession Episode 34: Jaws Columbo
A great listener comment leads to a Jaws Columbo analogy, which then leads to examining the relationship Jaws history has with the Columbo series starring Peter Falk in 1976.
This leads to a discussion on Director Steven Spielberg's initial instincts for a Jaws prequel.
Episode 33
The Jaws Obsession Episode 33: Welcome to Amity Point
Director Steven Spielberg made a secret cameo in Jaws, and in doing so, revealed the name of the town where Quint lives. Details and clues in the movie are dissected to prove the existence of Amity Point.
A big announcement into the Book of Quint and concept art from Graham Nolan of Compass Comics.
Episode 32
Proof is discovered in JAWS that Amity is one of three islands off the coast of Massachusetts.
Jon Tedder joins the show to discuss the Map of Amity Island and the details surrounding the island.
Special announcement at the end of the show for all the Book of Quint backers! Special thanks to Mike Currid of the Edgartown Tour Company for pointing us in the right direction.
Episode 31
Jaws Super-Fan Mark Fitzgibbons gives us access to his amazing Jaws memorabilia collection.
A Book of Quint update and we celebrate 10,000 downloads for the Jaws Obsession.
Episode 30
Epic episode using clues in the movie--we finally catch who is guilty of vandalizing the billboard in Jaws. At the same time, we exonerate characters and dismantle a 47-year old myth from the movie.
Guest appearance by Jeff Voorhees, the actor who played Alex Kitner in Jaws, joins the show to reveal a groundbreaking detail from the movie Jaws. This is a clue used in finding out who vandalized the billboard.
Episode 29
An introduction into Quint's first mate and sidekick - Hershel Salvatore.
What is a sidekick and what role do they play in a fictional narrative? How is this character essential to the back story of Quint? Also, we talk about the real-life fisherman, Hershel West, who appeared in Jaws.
Episode 28
Are there Easter Eggs in Jaws? Spielberg has been known to use Easter Eggs. Are they intentional or (as Bob Ross would say) one of those happy accidents? We dissect the first of many found in the greatest film of all time.
Episode 27
The Indiegogo Campaign has reached 100% of its campaign goal.
To celebrate, we read an excerpt from The Book of Quint.
A special thanks to all the campaign backers who joined the effort to bring this story into reality.
Episode 26
An update to the Book of Quint progress. Jon Tedder onboard to discuss the first 24 chapters to the Book of Quint. While not revealing spoilers, we bring the Jaws community up to speed on the current state of the book. 3 weeks left in the campaign!
Episode 25
An extremely deep dive into the iconic fishing scene from Jaws. Line by line analysis with special guest Jon Tedder from the Orca Rebuild Project.
Episode 24
Using clues in Jaws, can we determine how old Quint is? Also, will these clues help us find out what area of the country Quint was raised in?
But before all that, we get to dive into a big batch of listener emails.
show notes: https://t.me/jawsob
Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book!
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Watch the trailer!
https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA
Episode 23
Memorial Day honoring the men of the USS Indianapolis CA-35.
Quint was correct. 316 was the proper number of survivors as a recent investigation had concluded.
First-hand accounts by survivors of the tragedy gives us clues into how Quint would have dealt with the surviving in the years before we meet him in Jaws in 1974.
Episode 22
The Jaws Obsession Presents: Switched-On Jaws
Track by track breakdown of the EP "Switched-On Jaws" composed and performed by Karl Casey.
Listen to the full album here:
https://youtu.be/Jcdq8KE9L2E
Episode 21
What is the Paul Newman effect and how did it change the course of Jaws history?
Detailed dive into the Book of Quint campaign.
Episode 20
The Book of Quint: A 300+ page novel detailing the events that make Quint into the fearless shark hunter of Amity Island. Follow him from 1945 to 1968, and witness how Quint rises to become a legend of the North Atlantic.
Episode 19
The life of Alan Aquino lead to details surrounding what actually happened to the Orca from the movie Jaws.
Jon Tedder joins the show to detail what lead to the demise of the Orca while we analyze Steve Spielberg's reaction to the loss of the boat.
Episode 18
The Jaws Obsession Episode 18: Quint’s Death Explained
Why did Quint let go of the table in the Orca and slide to his death? Do SCUBA tanks crush fingers? New light is shed on the physical ailment that Quint suffered from which is proven as the reason why he can't hang on. Dr. Maria Ianollo once again joins the show to add medical definition and explanation to Quint's physical ailment.
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show notes and photos at: https://t.me/jawsob
Episode 17
The Jaws Obsession Episode 17: Ultimate Jaws Location Tour
April 17, 2022
Mike Currid of the Edgartown Tour Company joins the show to explain in detail the ultimate Jaws location tour of Martha's Vinyard and how he can help you zero in on the exact locations for the filming of Jaws.
Martha's Vineyard Tour | Edgartown Tour Company | Amity Island Tour (edgartowntours.com)
Episode 16
The Jaws Obsession Ep. 16: Jaws Timeline Explained
Intense analysis and creation of a Jaws Movie Timeline that proves Jaws takes place over 12 calendar days.
Retired Syracuse PD Detective Mugsy McGraw is interviewed for expert analysis into Chief Brody's police paperwork dating and proves that Brody's different dates at the beginning of Jaws is not just a mistake.
Episode 15
Special guests Dr. Maria Ianollo and Jon Tedder join the show to examine the autopsy scene from Jaws. World premiere evidence is discovered and presented which clarifies the scene and changes the way we watch it forever.