Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast

Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast

Deep Blue Sea is the greatest movie ever made about genetically modified sharks attempting to escape their aquatic prison. To celebrate this beautiful film, Mark Hofmeyer and Jay Cluitt are dedicating the first 33 episodes to discussing the 33 chapters on the Deep Blue Sea DVD. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this deep dive into a classic film.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 57 mins
They fly now!? Jay is joined by James Cameron correspondent Heather Baxendale-Walsh (@headertime1981 on Instagram) for Piranha II: The Spawning, in which a beach resort in a world without bras is set upon by genetically modified flying piranha! On this episode they talk about live fish hiding in dead bodies, Lance Henrikssen being a cool boat cop, and a mother and son being way too close.
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Jay and Mark continue their Jurassic World "Deep Blue Scene" Series by talking about all the aquatic mayhem in Jurassic World: Rebirth. In this episode, they also talk about Skrein-time, dinosaurs not being jerks, and well-built rafts made from John Wick suit fabric. Enjoy!
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July 2, 2025 67 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Abe Moua (@WalrusMoose on X) to discuss "Oven Cooked," the 17th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about mid-movie kill lines, hungry fighting, and parrot ghosts. Enjoy!
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June 25, 2025 39 mins
Jay and Mark talk about the 2025 shark thriller Fear Below. Directed by Matthew Holmes, and starring Hermione Corfield, Jacob Junior Nayinggul and lots of river debris, the film focuses on what happens when a van loaded with gold sinks to the bottom of a river. In this episode, they also talk about van sharks, generic titles, and Hermione Corfield joining the 4-timers club (Listen to our episodes that cover The Misfits, Mission: Im...
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Jay and Mark are joined by Zoë Rose Smith (@ZoboWithShotgun on X) to discuss the 2025 shark thriller Dangerous Animals. Directed by Sean Byrne (watch The Devil’s Candy and The Loved Ones ASAP), and starring Jai Courtney, Hassie Harrison, Josh Heuston, and dozens of bread rolls, the movie focuses on a serial killer who feeds his victims to sharks. In this episode, they also talk about dancing serial killers, shark shadows, and film...
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Jay and Mark are joined by Jon Parker (@BatMinute on X) to discuss "Close Call," the 16th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about shark-based wrestlers, refreshing spin kicks, and aquatic scenes from the Batman franchise
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Jay and Mark have a quick chat (no spoilers) about Dangerous Animals (2025). They also talk about bread rolls, pancakes, and overcoming the curse of being an Australian leading man. Enjoy!
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Jay and Mark draft their favorite kill scenes from the Jaws franchise and try to figure out the plans of the shark in Jaws: The Revenge. Enjoy!
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May 28, 2025 54 mins
Jay is joined by Howard Casner ( @howardcasner on X ) to discuss the 1974 British aquatic disaster thriller Juggernaut, directed by Richard Lester and starring Richard Harris, Anthony Hopkins, Omar Sharif, Ian Holm and a boatload of recognisable faces! In this episode they talk about a cruise ship under threat from a gentleman terrorist, bad child actors, drunken bomb defusal and wire cutting!
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Jay and Mark are joined by Emily Slade (@whythisfilmpod on X) for Deep Blue Sea chapter 15 to ask all the big questions. Questions like: Did dinosaurs invent algebra? Who isn't Jason Statham? and Is there a difference between sasquatches, bigfoots, yetis, possums and raccoons? They also discuss Susan's villain arc, breathy music and how Deep Blue Sea could be the trolley problem."
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Jay and Mark talk about the aquatic scenes in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.
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Jay and Mark are joined by Lisa L. to discuss all the aquatic moments in the Final Destination franchise. 
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April 30, 2025 73 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Courtney Small (@smallmind on X) to discuss "Raging Waters," the 14th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about Preacher's side quest, Canadian creature features and deadly boar movies. Enjoy!
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April 23, 2025 70 mins
Jay is joined by Todd Liebenow (@forgottenfilmz) to start covering another franchise featuring genetically mutated aquatic animals on a murderous rampage, Joe Dante's Piranha! On this episode they discuss fish puppetry, shaky splashy deaths, and weird eating noises!
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We may have finished the Sharknado franchise, but the Sharknado franchise isn't finished with us. To give the series a proper send-off, Jay is joined by Jeanette Ward ( @j.y.ward on Instagram ), Heather Baxendale-Walsh ( @headertime1981 on Instagram ) and Aaron Neuwirth ( @aaronsps4 ) to celebrate all things shark and indeed nado, including space sharks, eco-terror movies and, of course, the filmography of Chris Kattan.
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April 9, 2025 81 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Niall McGowan from the BatMinute podcast  (@BatMinute on X) to discuss  "Crack in the Window," the 13th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about surprising celebrity golfers, Batman directors directing DBS, and stop-motion sharks. Enjoy!
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Jay and Mark talk about the 1991 creature feature sequel Alligator II: The Mutation. Directed by Jon Hess, and starring Joseph Bologna, Dee Wallace, Richard Lynch and a great backyard, the movie focuses on what happens when a mutated alligator meets gentrification. In this episode, they also talk about metaphorical residue, black tie wrestling events, and one of the most bizarre flirting and first date scenes ever.
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Jay is joined by his regular time travel correspondent Robert Zerbe (@runonsandwich on Bluesky) The Last Sharknado: It's About Time! It's a movie with time travel, sharks and dinosaurs, surely it's the best movie of all time?! On this episode they discuss dragon sharks, passionate line readings, and fake laughs, strange methods of shark control, and ominous weather forecasts! Enjoy!
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Jay and Mark are joined by Jim O'Kane (@TVDadsdotcom on X)) to discuss "Crash and Burn," the 12th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about creature feature side quests, waist-deep shark fights, and the curliness of Susan's hair versus the imminence of danger. Enjoy!

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March 12, 2025 59 mins
Jay and Mark discuss the 1980 cult classic Alligator. Directed by Lewis Teague, and starring Robert Forster, Robin Riker, and a mutated alligator, the movie focuses on what happens when likable people hunt a genetically modified monster. In this episode, they also talk about ripped shirts, very deserved deaths, and creature features that move. Enjoy!
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