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Episode 42

Not only can the wardrobe by the characters in Jaws be easter eggs and give us hints into their history, but how they wear them can also be an easter egg as well.

Listener emails lead to more Jaws information and great ideas for future episodes.

Quentin Tarantino believes Jaws is the greatest movie of all time.

The Book of Quint donates 10% of money raised on Indiegogo to Beneath the Waves to support shark research and conservation.

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Episode 40

What makes Jaws such a fast-paced thrill ride? Why can't the sequels or modern-day shark movies replicate it?

Intense analytical look into the mechanics of Jaws in comparison to other movies to reveal the big secret behind it all.

Thanks to all the listeners for the support and encouragement. It means a lot. We are all in the Jaws Obsession together.

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

The Book of Quint

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Episode 39

Orca Expert Jon Tedder is back to help answer listener emails and analyze articles on the recent Jaws showing at the box office.

Did the Orca have one or two propellers or one?

What exactly was "Jaws 3 People 0" and how did this set the tone for the next four decades of the Jaws franchise? This is how they viewed the greatest movie of all time.

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

Book Of Quint

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Episode 38

Another groundbreaking revelation exists just below the surface of Jaws. This tension is revealed in great detail using clues and analytics from the movie Jaws.

Did the two chapters from the Book of Quint featured in Episode 37 provide us with more details into the backstory of this tension?

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Episode 37

A window into an expanded Jaws Universe. How can these two chapters featuring a 34-year-old Quint reveal new details into the hidden tension simmering under the surface in Jaws?

A reading from The Book of Quint: Chapters 16 and 17

Performed by Rick Staropoli

Directed by Tiffany Staropoli

Produced and edited by Scott Fitzgerald

Written by Ryan Dacko

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Episode 36

Continuing our review of the Quint and Hooper father/son dynamic that has been discovered with information in Jaws. How does the movie change when we understand this dynamic?

Scott Fitzgerald of ROC Vox Recording and Production visits the show to make a surprise announcement for the Jaws Obsession and the Book of Quint. Exciting times ahead.

ROC Vox Recording & Production

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https://rocvox.com/contact/

Show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob

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Episode 35

What is happening between Quint and Hooper during the faceoff over a sheepshank? Details are discussed into Jaws seamanship and the purpose of a sheepshank. A new twist is discovered during the analysis including the age of Matt Hooper.

Listener comments and emails as well.

Watch the Orca Rebuild video on how to tie a sheepshank and a trumpet knot: https://youtu.be/yTJF5KqytBE

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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