The Jaws Obsession

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. Martha's Vineyard Tour |...

Jaws Super-Fan Mark Fitzgibbons gives us access to his amazing Jaws memorabilia collection. https://www.facebook.com/threeyellowbarrels https://www.instagram.com/threeyellowbarrels/ A Book of Quint update and we celebrate 10,000 downloads for the Jaws Obsession. Interview with Listen Notes on The Jaws Obsession: To share with you, prove to you, convince you, or remind you, that JAWS is the greates...

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...

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. For the full interview with Hershel West by Time Axis Media: https://youtu.be/spouruLTKTg Show notes & photos: ht...

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.  Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book! https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA Read the first chapter! The Book of Quint:...

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. Still time to join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book! 8 Days left in the initial campaign. https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9...

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! Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book!  https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA Read the first c...

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. show notes & photos: https://t.me/jawsob Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book!  https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharki...

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 & photos: https://t.me/jawsob Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book!  https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA The Book...

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. Full crew photo available on show notes: https://t.me/jawsob Join The Indiego...

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 Music composed by Karl Casey and White Bat Audio https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ https://whitebataudio.com Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the Book of Quint! ...

What is the Paul Newman effect and how did it change the course of Jaws history? Detailed dive into the Book of Quint campaign. Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the Book of Quint!  https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA The Book of Quint: A 300+ page novel detailing the events that make Quint into the fearless shark hunter of Amity Island. Follow...

Join The Indiegogo Campaign to get the book!  https://igg.me/at/bookofquint/x/200650#/ Watch the trailer! https://youtu.be/b94J1w9WKrA   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. Not only will this story stand alone and...

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. Universal Studios, who's negligence led to the loss of the historic vessel, has a shot at redemption. JawsOB.com show notes & photos at: https://t.me/j...

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. JawsOB.com show notes & photos at: https://t.me/jawsob Jon Tedder...

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) (1) Edgartown Tour Company | Facebook EdgartownTourCompany (@EdgartownTourCo) / Twitter JawsOB.com sh...

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. JawsOB.com show notes & photos at: https://t.me/jawsob Jon Tedder and Quint's Shark...

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. JawsOB.com show notes & photos at: https://t.me/jawsob Jon Tedder and Quint's Sharkin' Shack: https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuintsSharkinShack ORCA REBUILD - Home (weebly.com) https:/...

Listener email and a Jaws trivia question that we find the answer to by looking into the details. It's in the details where we can expand and define the Jaws Universe. JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t.me/jawsob Music: Opening Theme to Jaws Obsession by Karl Casey https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ https://whitebataudio.com Closing Song Jammin on the Or...

Why did Quint smash that radio? Was he really "certifiable" or was there a deeper motive to his actions? Jaws and the importance of communication. JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t.me/jawsob Music: Opening Theme to Jaws Obsession by Karl Casey https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ https://whitebataudio.com Closing Song Jammin on the Orca by Dapper Dog http...

Settling the issue once and for all that yes, a SCUBA tank does and will explode if the right conditions are met. The factors that lead up to the Jaws bomb are discussed, and in doing so, reveal the cutting-edge sophistication of marine biologist Matt Hooper. JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t.me/jawsob Music: Opening Theme to Jaws Obsession by Karl Casey https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ http...

First Jaws Superfan Spotlight featuring Chris Klaus and the one and only, Jaws Van. Also, a first reaction to the big plan behind Episode 20 by a Jaws superfan. Thanks to Chris Klaus for coming on the show with his very own Jaws obsession in the Jaws Van. Jaws Van (@jawsvan) • Instagram photos and videos JAWS Van | Facebook   JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t.me/jawsob Music: Opening Theme...

Orca expert Jon Tedder joins the show in order to uncover what really caused the engine of the Orca to explode and who was ultimately responsible. Discussion on the propulsion system of the Orca and how Quint had it set up to be the ultimate hunting vessel. Jon Tedder ORCA REBUILD - Home (weebly.com) (7) Orca Rebuild | Facebook @orca_rebuild • Instagram photos and videos https://www.youtube.com/c/...

Focusing on stuntman and actor Ted Grossman, the role he played not just in Jaws, but on and off the set as well. JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t.me/jawsob Music: Opening Theme to Jaws Obsession by Karl Casey https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/WhiteBatAudio/ https://whitebataudio.com Closing Song Jammin on the Orca by Dapper Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HvhD...

Looking into the mystery of the Brody shoulder towel from the beginning of the movie. What are the possible theories and explanations as to why it exists? Go to the telegram or discord pages for the show notes, screenshots and evidence to form a conclusion and let us know. Special Bonus: Instrumental Jaws Obsession theme at the end of the show by Karl Casey JawsOB.com Show notes & links: https://t...