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Each week, Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith set sail for Amity Island to watch and analyze Steven Spielberg's 1975 classic, JAWS one minute (or thereabouts) at a time!
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Episode 101: Sharknado from 2023-12-01T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Alex Jenkins, designer of their incredible artwork for both shows, to talk about one of the all-time great dumb shark movies, Sharknado. They discuss the su...
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Episode 100: Bait (2012) from 2023-11-17T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ go guestless to talk about another Australian shark film, Bait (2012)! They talk about the logistics of an underground car park that is not flooded, whether or not sharks...
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Let's Jaws for a Minute Presents: Let's Party with Marty: Episode 0 from 2023-11-16T06:49:38
Sarah and MJ Started a new podcast! It's all about Martin Scorsese! It has an absolute belter of a theme song! Listen to the introductory episode here and make sure to subscribe to the Let&#...
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Episode 99: Open Water (feat: A Big Announcement!) from 2023-11-03T07:50:49
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Johnny Fo-er...Nick Mear of the NickFlix Podcast to talk about Shark Ni-er...Open Water. Once again, they discuss the ethics of telling true stories with fi...
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Episode 98: The Reef from 2023-10-21T06:47:32
On this uh, spicy, episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis of The Movie Robcast to talk about a shark film grounded in realism, The Reef. They discuss the film's use of real shark foo...
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Episode 97: Shark Tale from 2023-09-22T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Adam Moffett, co-host of The Bond We Share to talk about one of the five Will Smith films Adam has seen. They talk about the one joke that worked for each o...
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Episode 96: The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench from 2023-09-08T06:00
On this very special episode of LJFAM, Sarah and MJ are once again joined by their resident shark boy, Jack Cooper to discuss the double feature of The Meg and Meg 2: The Trench starring Jason S...
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Episode 95: Deep Blue Sea from 2023-08-25T08:03:41
Our hats are like shark's fins and we are officially BACK. In the first official episode of LJFAM for 2023, Sarah and MJ are joined by Josh Glenn of the Ramblin' Amblin podcast to talk a...
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Episode 94: Laz Jaz Faz a Maz from 2023-08-23T06:11:25
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnd we're back. After a 7 month hiatus, Sarah and MJ triumphantly return to the podcasting throne to provide an update on where they've been. And more importantly, where the...
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Bonus Episode 3: Oh, hi Greg Sestero from 2023-04-03T06:30:01
Joining Sarah for this special interview episode is actor, writer, director, producer, AND best-selling author, Greg Sestero! You may know him best from the 2003 cult classic "The Room,&quo...
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Episode 93: Hook from 2022-12-24T07:08:35
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by one of MJ's co-hosts on Reel Perspective, Missy Lonsinger! They close out Spielberg Season 1 with a beloved childhood favorite of many, Hook! They discuss w...
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Episode 92: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade from 2022-12-09T08:40:27
In this episode, Sarah had to bow out of recording at the last minute due to unforseen circumstances. Fortunately, MJ is not flying solo and has returing guest Katie Doe to talk about the final ...
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Bonus Episode 2: Not Your Average Joe with Jamie Benning from 2022-11-27T23:56:54
On this very special bonus episode of LJFAM, Sarah is joined by Jamie Benning of Filmumentaries to discuss his Kickstarter campaign for a documentary about the life and career of Jaws production...
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Episode 91: Empire of the Sun from 2022-11-25T07:00:16
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Andy Gaudion of Ramblin' Amblin to talk about Spielberg's second forray into historical drama, Empire of the Sun. They discuss his growth between The Color ...
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Episode 90: The Color Purple from 2022-11-11T15:33:36
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Russ Bailey to talk about The Color Purple. The film was a blindspot for all three of them and Spielberg's first foray into making a historical drama. They ...
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Episode 89: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom from 2022-10-28T14:55:41
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Cameron Harrison to talk about Indiana Jones' second adventure, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. They talk about the similarities the film has with Jam...
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Episode 88: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial from 2022-10-15T18:00:05
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kip Mooney to talk about one of Spielberg's most successful and beloved films. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. They discuss how Spielberg masterfully balances w...
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Episode 87: Raiders of the Lost Ark from 2022-09-30T07:36:41
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chris Payne to talk about the first installment in the Indiana Jones franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark. They discuss the classic influences of the film, th...
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Episode 86: 1941 from 2022-09-17T06:44:31
In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Daniel to talk about what is widely considered Spielberg's worst film, 1941. They talk about *what* kind of movie they suspect it was trying to be...
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Let's Patreon for a Minute from 2022-09-07T16:38:04
LJFAM is now live on Patreon! You can support the show with a monthly donation and get some cool bonus content and a shout-out on each episod...
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Episode 85: The Sugarland Express from 2022-09-02T06:00:26
In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about Spielberg's major studio debut, The Sugarland Express. They discuss its similarities and differences with Duel, the "aw...
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Episode 84: Duel from 2022-08-20T14:58:37
In the first post-Jaws franchise episode of LJFAM, MJ and Sarah take a look at Steven Spielberg's first feature film, Duel. They discuss the influence of Hitchcock on the film, how fully formed ...
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Episode 83: Sharky Sense (Jaws The Revenge) from 2022-08-05T07:41:32
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Shaurya Chawla to talk about the final film in the Jaws franchise, Jaws The Revenge! They discuss whether the movie is as bad as its reputation, the score's...
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Episode 82: Bargain Bin Gardner (Jaws 3) from 2022-07-23T19:35:33
In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Emma Whitty Haddock to discuss Jaws 3-D! They talk about the immaculate 3-D effects, wonderful sound design, and impeccable direction as well as Emma'...
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Episode 81 - Shark Club (Jaws 2) from 2022-07-04T08:52:44
LJFAM triumphantly returns to begin the next leg of their journey, discussing each of the JAWS sequels (as a whole, not minute by minute). First up is JAWS 2. Sarah and MJ discuss how this film ...
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Episode 80: Fin from 2022-05-26T07:17:52
It's the Megalodon-sized final (of this iteriation) episode of LJFAM! In this episode, surprises abound, one of your illustrious co-hosts deals with yet another broken ankle, and Sarah and MJ an...
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Episode 79: That's Jaws, Baybeee from 2022-05-20T06:06:52
In the final minute by minute episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kevin Held, a.k.a Sean Orleans to talk ...
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Episode 78: Moby Two-Dicks from 2022-05-13T06:00:16
In the penultimate minute by minute episode of LJFAM, Sarah and MJ are joined by Calum Cooper to talk about the scene in which Brody stabs the shark with a spear and then blows up the oxygen tan...
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Episode 77: In Jaws We Trust from 2022-04-29T06:25:10
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Dan Cole to discuss the aftermath of Quint's death, and Brody's quick thinking to toss the oxygen tank into the shark's mouth. They talk about the confined ...
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Episode 76: Cap'n Quint from 2022-04-22T06:00
In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Grant-Ward of the Lost in The Lockdown podcast to discuss Quint's final moments. T...
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Episode 75: Don't Be A Weirdo from 2022-04-15T06:00
This week Sarah and MJ head back up to the Orca to talk about Brody and Quint attempting to bring the shark cage out of the water. They also discuss the tail end of the real shark footage as wel...
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Episode 74: Boop the Snoot from 2022-04-08T06:00
In this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the scene where Hooper is confronted by the shark head on and the shark destroys the cage. Once again, they espouse the idea that JAWS is a slasher movie, f...
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Episode 73: Take It Up With The Bard from 2022-04-01T06:00
In this very normal episode of the show, Sarah and MJ talk about the scene in which Hooper is lowered into the water and we see the shark in all its glory for the very first time. They discuss h...
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Episode 72: Eye of the Tiger Shark from 2022-03-27T05:19:20
In this.....creatively....edited episode, MJ and Sarah welcome Chandru Ravindran back to the show to talk about the scene where the trio works together to build the shark cage and lower Hooper i...
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Episode 71: Quint Fanfiction from 2022-03-18T19:22:31
In this episode, Sarah and MJ take a look at one of the most poignant scenes in the film, as we see Quint contemplating his choices while Farewell and Adieu plays in the background. They theoriz...
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Episode 70: Justice for Robert Shaw from 2022-03-11T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by returning guest Nick Mear to discuss the scene where things really start to fall apart on the Orca. Quint begins to become singularly focused on the shark n...
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Episode 69: The Chump with the Pump from 2022-03-04T15:01:11
In the illustrious 69th episode of LJFAM, Sarah and MJ are joined by JAWS superfan Christopher Hood to talk about the scene the shark runs ...
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Episode 68: Giving the Middle Flipper from 2022-02-26T20:52:02
This week Sarah & MJ are talking about one of the more chaotic scenes in the back half of the film as the shark ramps up the assault on the Orca and we're introduced to Quint's machete - som...
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Episode 67: Knife Block Goldilocks from 2022-02-20T17:19:42
This week, Sarah & MJ dive into the scene where the shark hooks a rogue Orca, Brody avoids near-disaster by quickly securing the oxygen tanks, and we get a great shot of Bruce chowing down o...
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Episode 66: Judi Dench Finds A Way from 2022-02-05T20:39:29
In this episode, Sarah & MJ take a look at the scene where the trio continues to battle with the shark and Brody inadvertently catches a Hooper instead of a shark. Also features an in-depth ...
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Episode 65: The Tooth of the Ocean from 2022-01-14T07:00
In the first proper episode of 2022, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tim Hopkin (in a recording session that took place on his birthday!) to discuss the small montage scene where our three heroes cha...
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Bonus: Interview with AJ Gregory from Squalus from 2022-01-07T07:00
In this very special episode(tm) of LJFAM, MJ sits down with AJ Gregory, the lead singer of the Northern California based sludge metal band Squalus, to talk about what it's like being in a band ...
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Episode 64: Beat on the Brody with a Baseball Bat from 2021-12-24T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Butler to talk about the scene where Quint destroys The Orca's communication device with a baseball bat. They discuss the symbolism of the radio and the...
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Episode 63: Hope Your Leg Gets Better! from 2021-12-17T09:35:37
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the scene in which Hooper and Quint are fixing the boat following the damage the shark caused in the middle of the night. They talk about Brody's increased confid...
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Episode 62: Therapy is Hard from 2021-12-10T09:39:13
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the blackout on the Orca. They talk at length about Quint, PTSD, and the reading of JAWS as a revenge movie, as well as how Brody reacts to the c...
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Episode 61: Cowboy Shark from 2021-12-03T18:19:13
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Megan Doe. They talk about the scene following the shark ramming the boat and the moment where he "eats the light." They discuss Hooper's athletic prowess, ...
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Episode 60: Dick Liddl and the Ice Cream Bunny from 2021-11-26T07:00
This week Sarah and MJ are joined by Blake Collier to talk about the iconic "Show Me the Way to Go Home" scene. They discuss the power of the moment following the Indianapolis speech, what it me...
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Episode 59: Hereditary with Sharks from 2021-11-19T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Shaurya Chawla to round out the Indianapolis speech proper. They talk about the way the speech builds to a graphic finale, what it means for the group, the ...
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Episode 58: J to the AWS from 2021-11-12T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sarah's husband, Martin BUDDERY to continue Indianapolis Month! They talk about their wedding (in lieu of the JAWS question) and then segue into the second ...
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Episode 57: Tooth Watch from 2021-11-05T07:12:06
Indianapolis Month begins as Sarah and MJ are joined by Rachel Pearson to talk about the beginning of the most famous movie monologue of all time. They talk about the sign of respect Quint shows...
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Episode 56: Bruce Jaws from 2021-10-29T06:00
Today is a milestone episode for LJFAM as it is the last episode we recorded before Sarah got married AND it is the last episode before we start Indianapolis Month here on the show. In this scen...
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Episode 55: Quint is Jesus from 2021-10-22T06:00
This week, MJ and Sarah discuss the scene in which Quint and Hooper compare scars and eventually find common ground. They talk about how fans cherish props from films, the excellent lighting and...
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Episode 54: Dreyfuss is Gosling from 2021-10-15T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ talk about an expansive scene that features many great shots, and what is arguably most fan's favorite shot (including MJ's) in the whole film. They talk about Brody fina...
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Episode 53: Stuck Between A Rock and a Shark Place (Mr. Blobby's Infected Boob House) from 2021-10-09T08:24:30
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Katie Doe to talk about the scene where Quint prepares for battle, Brody acts scared and confused, and Hooper attempts to get his own "shot" of the shark. K...
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Episode 52 - Shark Big from 2021-10-01T06:24:33
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Rob Daniel to talk about the scene where shark big. They also discuss the mythic nature of Brody as a hero as well as the mythic nature of the (big) shark. ...
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Episode 51: It's A Jaws! from 2021-09-24T06:00
This week, we celebrate one year of LJFAM with a super-sized episode! Sarah and MJ are joined by their first returning guest, Harley Mumford to discuss the scene which features the most iconic l...
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Episode 50 - The Sentimental One from 2021-09-17T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Callum Jackson to talk about the finale and aftermath of the crew's first encounter with the shark (or is it?) at the end of the fishing line. They discuss ...
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Episode 49 - The Hangover On A Boat from 2021-09-10T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are flying solo as they talk about the back half of the scene where the shark(?) is at the end of Quint's reel. They go deep on the group dynamics at play in the scene, w...
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Episode 48 - LJFAM After Dark from 2021-09-03T06:51:08
This week, MJ and Sarah are joined by Cameron Harrison to discuss the scene in which Brody learns how to tie a knot and Quint's first showdown with the shark begins. They talk about seeing the f...
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Episode 47 - If You Give a Shark a Rocking Chair from 2021-08-27T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Nick Mear to talk about the first scene on the open ocean. Brody's cabin boy duties, Hooper's fancy fish-lo-k-tor device, how at home Quint feels on the ope...
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Episode 46 - Peter, Pooch, and Pigeon from 2021-08-20T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Cordelia Keston to talk about the scene where Ellen sends Brody off on the Orca with Quint and Hooper, as well as one of the most well known shots in the fi...
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Episode 45 - SMGs and BGE from 2021-08-13T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Darren Wadsworth to discuss the scene where Quint and Hooper load their gear on the boat. They talk about how the blocking of the scene underscores the them...
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Episode 44 - The Mr. Whitey Revelation from 2021-08-06T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the second half of the scene in Quint's shack. They find perfect symmetry in the scene, talk about the power dynamics between the trio, how the blocking of the sc...
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Episode 43 - Shark Stock 2025 from 2021-07-30T06:00
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the first scene where the three main characters meet for the first time. They talk about the wonderful set design in Quint's shack, the appeal of a character like...
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Episode 42 - The Poor T-Shirt Vendor from 2021-07-23T06:00
Sarah and MJ are back and recording from new locations! This week, they talk about the scene in the hospital where Brody and Ellen accept Amity as their home, Brody's turn into the hero of the f...
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Episode 41 - A Shark Called Bruce from 2021-07-09T07:00
In this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the shark's final attack before the adventure on The Orca begins. They talk about Brody's excellent parkour skills, the very American solut...
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Episode 40 - Shark Money from 2021-07-02T07:00
In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sarah Cook to discuss the final shark attack on a (relatively) unknown citizen of Amity. They talk about the way the film ratchets up the gore, the re...
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Episode 39 - When Harry Met Cappy from 2021-06-25T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss the aftermath of the previous scene's montage as well as the way the film does not let the audience catch its breath before showing the shark swimming into the po...
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Episode 38 - Finstagram from 2021-06-18T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Sam Clements to talk about a truly bizarre section of the film. They discuss the exploitation influence on the montage, the brutal depths at which humanity ...
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Episode 37 - Hat Harry from 2021-06-11T19:51:30
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chandru Ravindran to discuss a fully loaded scene full of tension, timeless cinematic techniques, a potential return of the shark suffering from decision an...
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Episode 36 - #LJFAMFAM from 2021-06-04T07:00
In this episode, Sarah and MJ analyze the scene where the citizens of Amity work up the courage to brave the waters of the ocean. They also get all soapbox-y about the current state of the world...
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Episode 35 - A Shark Shaped Ouroboros from 2021-05-29T20:59:03
In this week's episode, Sarah and MJ take a look at the "calm before the storm" wherein Mayor Vaughn makes his way through the crowd of people and singles out a family to be the first to dip the...
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Episode 34 - Seasoned with Sunscreen from 2021-05-23T22:06:32
This week, Sarah and MJ talk about the moments before people enter the water at the 4th of July celebration on the beaches of Amity. They discuss the excellent production design of the scene and...
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Episode 33 - Steven Spielberg's America from 2021-05-14T07:00
This week Sarah and MJ go deep into the woods of the montage featuring the toursists arriving in Amity for the Fourth of July festivites. They talk about the chaos unfolding at Brody's house, th...
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Episode 32 - The Lighthouse and the Street Sign from 2021-05-08T16:23:13
In this episode whose title sounds like an early 2000's emo song, Sarah and MJ take a look at the scene where Hooper attempts to appeal to Larry Vaughn's higher sense of logic and reasoning and ...
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Episode 31 - Hooper Hero from 2021-04-30T07:00
This week, MJ and Sarah are joined by Martin White to talk about the scene in which Hooper and Brody confront Mayor Vaughn for the final time. MJ makes a tenuous Biblical connection, Sarah disco...
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Episode 30 - Nautical Superman from 2021-04-23T08:09:15
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kim Morrison to talk about the scene where Hooper and Brody find Ben Gardner's mangled boat (and subsequently its captain). They discuss the ominous atmosph...
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Episode 29 - Hooper's Mobile Disco from 2021-04-17T15:54
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Jakub Flasz to discuss the scene where Hooper and Brody set off to look for the actual shark who killed Alex Kitner. They discuss Roy Scheider's impeccable ...
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Episode 28 - Shark Autopsy from 2021-04-09T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by actual shark paleontologist Jack Cooper to discuss the scene where Hooper and Brody head down to the dock and dissect the tiger shark. They discuss how Jack...
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Episode 27 - Hooperpedia from 2021-04-02T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Gary Hewitt of the Choose Film podcast to discuss the scene where Hooper's dinner with the Brodys (Brodies?) reaches a point where Martin makes a choice to ...
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Episode 26 - Hooper the Wrecking Ball from 2021-03-26T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Blaine Grimes to discuss the scene where Hooper checks on Brody after an intense day at the docks. They talk about how the scene is another example of a sne...
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Episode 25 - Happy Feet: Fury Road from 2021-03-19T07:16:50
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Martin Carr to talk about the lovely scene Sean and Chief Brody share after Brody is confronted by Mrs. Kitner. They talk about Steven Spielberg and his mas...
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Episode 24 - It Slaps! from 2021-03-12T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ take a look at a very intimate scene between Mrs. Kitner and Brody as she confronts him about the cover-up of Chrissie Watkins' death. They cover the power in Lee Fierro'...
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Episode 23 - I'll Huff and I'll Puff... from 2021-03-05T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ fly solo to talk about a scene that features the chump fishermen, Larry Vaughn, and even more excellent face acting from Roy Scheider. They also announce the winner of th...
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Episode 22 - A Very Jaws Wedding from 2021-02-26T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Steve Clark of A Show to Shake the Stars and Ben & Steve's Video Store to talk about a scene full of chaos, subterfuge, and the reality shattering reali...
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Episode 21 - A Thimble of Water from 2021-02-19T09:06:19
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Chris from Easy Riders, Raging Podcast to talk about the scene where Hooper looks over the remains of Chrissie Watkins. They discuss Roy Schedeir's fabulous...
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Episode 20 - The Sloppy Chummers from 2021-02-12T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss Hooper's introduction proper, what makes the dynamic between the leads work so well, the nature of monster movies and their structure, Hendricks's goofy wave, Roy...
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Episode 19 - The United States of Acme, Inc. from 2021-02-05T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Griff from The Paul and Griff Show to talk about the introduction of everyone's favorite snarky shark researcher, Matt Hooper. They talk about their favorit...
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Episode 18 - Sharkenfreude from 2021-01-29T16:20:30
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Kyle Davies to talk about a tense scene featuring Charlie, Selectman Denherder (Denholler? Denholder?), and a pot roast. They find even more yellow, discuss...
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Episode 17 - Where's The Beef? from 2021-01-22T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ discuss an interstitial scene in the film full of dread, gross shark attack pictures, and pot roast. They also talk about Rosie, the preserved shark, and scientific exper...
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Episode 16 - Sparkling Murder Dolphin from 2021-01-16T08:00:25
This week, Sarah and MJ announce the winner of the "Shark Getting Arrested" contest and then they are joined by Rob Wallis to talk about a rare moment to breathe in the film. They discuss the Br...
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Episode 15 - Surprise Doggo from 2021-01-10T02:13:38
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Lucy and Linzi Buglass to talk about the introduction of everyone's favorite salty sea captain, Quint! They cover the memorable dialog coupled with Robert S...
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Episode 14 - Jaws Will Change You As A Person from 2021-01-01T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Tim Coleman of Moving Pictures Film Club to discuss the back half of the town meeting. They cover everythi...
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Episode 13 - Jaws is a Time Travel Movie from 2020-12-18T09:15:57
This week, MJ and Sarah leave the beaches of Amity for a terse town hall meeting discussing the reward on the shark's head placed by Alex Kitner and the prospect of closing the beaches. While a ...
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Episode 12 - The Magic Fin from 2020-12-11T10:09:25
Alex Kitner month finally draws to a close as Sarah and MJ are joined by Tom Beasley to discuss the untimely demise of Alex Kitner at the hands (teeth) of the shark. This episode runs the gamut ...
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Episode 11 - Werner Herzog's JAWS from 2020-12-05T17:50:51
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Liam Johnstone to discuss the final moments leading up to Alex Kitner's horrible fate. They talk about everything from Hitchock's influence on (and hatred f...
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Episode 10 - Every Friend Group Has That Dad from 2020-11-27T09:16:16
This week Sarah and MJ find themselves back on the beaches of Amity as the scene draws ever closer to its unfortunate end. They dicuss the intensity in which Brody is studying the ocean, The num...
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Episode 9 - I Wanna See These Teens Get Murdered from 2020-11-20T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ welcome Harley Mumford (@HarleyMumford) to the show to discuss the opening minute (or thereabouts) of the infamous scene f...
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Episode 8 - Harry, Larry, and Gary from 2020-11-13T08:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by Andrew Gaudion (@AndyGaudion93) to discuss the back half of the scene on the ferry. They talk about more parallels with the preadator/prey dynamic, aggressi...
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Episode 7 - This Could Be a Scene From Goodfellas from 2020-11-06T14:44:44
This week, Sarah and MJ follow Chief Brody as he takes the ferry to stop the boy scouts from doing their mile swim. Along the way, he is stopped and intimidated by Mayor Vaughn, his cronies, and...
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Episode 6 - Arts and Crafts With Brody from 2020-10-30T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ get a lay of the land in the town of Amity as Brody rushes from the police station to the hardware store. The comparisons to the ongoing pandemic continue, and they dig u...
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Episode 5 - An Island Full of Karens from 2020-10-23T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by fellow film critic Dan Barnes to talk about the aftermath of Chrissie's body being found on the beach. They also get their first introduction to the inhabit...
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Episode 4 - Shark Cuffs from 2020-10-16T07:38:03
This week, Sarah and MJ follow Brody's departure from his home to a fateful encounter with a corpse on the beaches of Amity. They have a revelation about the recurrence of the color yellow, disc...
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Episode 3 - Jaws Did It First! from 2020-10-09T13:19:48
This week, Sarah and MJ guide you through our first encounter with the everyman hero of the film, Chief Martin Brody. They talk about how the script expertly sets up his backstory and the sense ...
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Episode 2 - This Film Is Not PG! from 2020-10-02T07:00
This week, Sarah and MJ are joined by the wonderful Tom Martyn (@TheWellDrinker) to talk about the untimely demise of Chrissy Watkins. They discuss the film's balance of the tranquil and the pri...
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Episode 1 - First Shark Perspective from 2020-09-25T07:00
In the first official episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute, Sarah and MJ discuss the first three minutes (or thereabouts) of JAWS. We hear John Williams' iconic score for the first time, and meet ...
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Introductions from 2020-09-22T14:14:12
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Let's Jaws for a Minute! Each week co-hosts Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith will go in depth into one minute (or thereabouts) of the 1975 film JAWS and discuss in ...
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