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

November 26, 2025 59 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Jonathan W. Hickman (@filmfix on X) to discuss "Thumbs Up, Man Down," the 24th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about underwater hand motions, cautionary spelunking, and all time thumb-up scenes. Enjoy!
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New episode! Jay is joined by Matt Poirier (@dtvconnoisseur on Instagram) for the surprisingly romantic Shark Attack 2! On this episode they discuss traumatic field trips. surfer buffets and cannon-induced spit-takes, plus another all-timer jetski versus shark sequence!
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November 12, 2025 58 mins
Jay is joined by Amanda Kirkham ( @hollywood_consumer on Instagram) to dive into another fishy franchise featuring cancer-resistant sharks being used to save lives but also making them more aggressive and also being released in 1999, it's Shark Attack! On this episode they discuss sick day movies, superfluous rock climbing and the hierarchy of villains, plus we explore the depths of Amanda's month of shark movies!
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Jay and Mark are joined by Ross Benes (@rossbenes on X) to discuss "Preacher's Legacy," the 23rd chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about decapitated heads, 1999 horror movies, and the soundtracks of LL Cool J films. Enjoy!
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Jay and Mark discuss the waterlogged vampire boat movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023). Directed by André Øvredal, and starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and several large wooden crates, the movie focuses on a terrible boat trip. In this episode, they also talk about creepy cargo, oversaturated noodles, and water scenes in vampire movies. Enjoy!
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October 22, 2025 35 mins
Jay and Mark talk about all the aquatic mayhem in The Faculty (1998). 
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October 15, 2025 63 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Christian Bogh (@christianbogh on Instagram) to discuss "Obstacles" the 22nd chapter of Deep Blue Sea. They also talk about Sharks in Sweden, kitchen fights, and Christian's book "Shark! Into the Jaws on an Unstoppable Genre." Head over to Severin Films (https://severinfilms.com/en-gb/products/shark-book?_pos=1&_sid=072c19d60&_ss=r) so you can buy the book!
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Jay and Mark are joined by Professor Mike Dillon to discuss the 2023 horror film Haunting of the Queen Mary. Directed by Gary Shore, and starring Alice Eve, Lenny Rush and an evil swimming pool, the movie focuses on a spectacularly haunted cruise ship. In this episode, they also talk about creepy phones, trauma drama, and mid-peril conversations. Enjoy!
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October 1, 2025 41 mins
Mark and Jay dive into another Deep Blue Scene, taking a swim through the pool sequence in It Follows, in which Maika Monroe's Jay and her friends use a swimming pool and various electrical items to try and defeat the shape-shifting demon stalking her! In this episode they discuss sitting monsters, unexplained metaphors and how far the creature has followed!
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September 24, 2025 70 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Kevin Kulp  (@kevinkulp.bsky.social on Bluesky) to discuss "All Relative," the 21st chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about bilge pumps, jealous sharks, and the ultimate Aquatica chill work squad. Enjoy!
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September 17, 2025 62 mins
Jay is joined by Lisa Leaheey ( @lisapas on Instagram) for the final instalment of the official Piranha franchise, Piranha 3DD, in which the carnivorous fish enter a whole new environment - an adult-themed water park! On this episode they discuss mystery balls, sharp bunting and bad bloopers!
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September 10, 2025 42 mins
Jay and Mark discuss the 2024 shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Directed by Morihito Inoue, and starring Takuya Fujimura, Daniel Aguilar, and a really buff guy, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of squishy sharks attack a popular seaside resort. In this episode, they also talk about talking sharks, sub sandwiches, and sand punching. Enjoy!
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September 3, 2025 93 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Maria Lewis (@maria___lewis on Instagram) to discuss "Out of Reach," the 20th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about untitled shark movies, horror movie rap theme songs, and the effects of wetsuits on the human body. Enjoy!

Make sure to check out Maria’s work at https://www.marialewis.com.au/. Read the books! Listen to the audiobooks!
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August 27, 2025 58 mins
Jay is joined by Jessica Manzo-Kyte (@jessmanzo on Instagram) for the nightmarish spring break extravaganza that is Piranha 3D! On this episode they discussed fleshy skeletons, the effects being underwater has on the human body, and the perils of drinking whilst fishing!
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August 20, 2025 51 mins
Jay is joined by David Brook ( @dave_or_did on Twitter) to talk about the 1957 ocean survival drama Abandon Ship, also known as Seven Waves Away, starring Tyrone Power as the reluctant captain aboard an overloaded boat full of people trying to survive when their cruise ship sinks. On this episode they discuss moral dilemmas, the effectiveness of shark repellent and literal throwaway characters!
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August 13, 2025 60 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by DeVaughn Taylor (@_daddydisco on Instagram) to discuss "Elevator Shaft," the 19th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. in this episode, they also talk about elevator horror, suspicious walking, and The Covenant (2006). Enjoy!
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August 6, 2025 58 mins
Mark and Jay are joined by Fred Andersson (@homosatanis on Instagram) to explore the depths of the 1990 underwater creature feature The Rift, in which a submarine crew encounter all sorts of rubber monsters - uvula, phallic, whac-a-mole - whilst trying to save another submarine lost beneath the surface! On this episode they discuss ripped alcoholics, secret bad guy actors and "Science, Shut Up" movies!
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July 30, 2025 75 mins
Jay is joined by Kevin Kulp ( @kevinkulp.bsky.social ) to talk about Cruel Jaws, the unofficial fifth Jaws film that used footage from a bunch of other shark movies, the plot of Romeo and Juliet, dialogue from Jurassic Park and music from Star Wars, to create a film that still somehow makes sense. On this episode they discuss shark tourists, sea lion bullies and wind-less windsurfing!
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July 23, 2025 76 mins
Jay and Mark are joined by Rev. Scott K from The Church of Tarantino (churchofqtpod on Instagram) to discuss "A Whole Lot Worse," the 18th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about Carter's leadership skills, theatre sharks, and Sam Jackson's creature-related deaths.
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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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