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PODCAST

Let"s Jaws For a Minute

Sarah Buddery and MJ Smith

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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01:26:38

Episode 72: Eye of the Tiger Shark

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2022/03/27

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 into the water. They talk about the montage of it all, shirtless Roy Scheider, the last looks between Quint and Hooper, and how the tone of the scene switches from somber to resolute back to somber. DISCLAIMER: WE LOST SOME OF MJ's AUDIO FOR THIS EPISODE, AND WHILE WE WERE NOT ABLE TO RECOVER OR RE-RECORD

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01:13:40

Episode 71: Quint Fanfiction

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2022/03/18

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 theorize about Quint's life before Amity and the Indianapolis, talk about the five stages of grief, and the parallels the film has with the war films of John Ford.

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01:30:09

Episode 70: Justice for Robert Shaw

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2022/03/11

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 no matter the cost and eventually blows out the engine, nearly injuring Hooper in the process and the shark behaves in some very un-shark-like ways. This episode is full of people getting hot under the collar, whether it's about The Academy Awards or whether JAWS is, in fact, a slasher movie (spoiler alert: of

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01:45:28

Episode 69: The Chump with the Pump

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2022/03/04

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 silent underneath the Orca, leaving the crew frantic and speechless before Quint decides to take the boat back towards the shore in an attempt to "drown" the shark. They discuss the ramping up of the film's horror elements, the excellent shot of Quint's machete stuck into the side of the boat, and the 26 seconds (or thereabouts) of silence that help increase the

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01:14:43

Episode 68: Giving the Middle Flipper

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2022/02/26

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 - something that ends up becoming very important later on. They also get into more slasher film comparisons, the mind games the shark plays with the trio, and a particularly excellent shot with some neat symmetry between the barrels and the characters.

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01:08:45

Episode 67: Knife Block Goldilocks

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2022/02/20

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 on the line. Of course, there are also plenty of tangents as we discuss Michael Myer's flair for the dramatics, and discover a knife block for all your premium stabbing needs. Huge thanks to Harley Mumford (Fandomentals Pod) once again for editing this episode for us!

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01:21:47

Episode 66: Judi Dench Finds A Way

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2022/02/05

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 discussion on curmudgeonly old directors, and why the best films are edited by women. With huge thanks to Harley Mumford who kindly edited this episode for us when MJ's computer became an expensive paperweight.

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01:17:46

Episode 65: The Tooth of the Ocean

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2022/01/14

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 chase down the shark to shoot new barrels into its back. They talk about the reuse of footage, the modes of montage in Soviet film theory, and the perils of Quint removing his tooth on the pulpit of The Orca as well as a lengthy discussion of some lesser (and lesser known) shark movies.

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00:34:04

Bonus: Interview with AJ Gregory from Squalus

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2022/01/07

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 whose songs center around one central theme: JAWS!

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01:20:46

Episode 64: Beat on the Brody with a Baseball Bat

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2021/12/24

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 bat, the graceful movements of Robert Shaw, an incredible line delivery from Richard Dreyfuss and the Hitchcock influence that permeates the beginning of the scene

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01:15:37

Episode 63: Hope Your Leg Gets Better!

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2021/12/17

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 confidence, the convincing nature of the shark effects, why people who try to copy Spielberg just can't compete, and go very, very deep into a reading of JAWS as an allegory for the Vietnam war.

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01:25:48

Episode 62: Therapy is Hard

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2021/12/10

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 chaos by retreating into fear and the (in)famous Spielberg trademark of shooting stars.

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01:08:20

Episode 61: Cowboy Shark

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2021/12/03

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, Quint's penchant for hoarding, Brody's ability to overcome his fear, and the group dynamics that led them to this moment of performing. Also, they talk about the logistics of the shark ramming the boat repeatedly and come up with an entirely plausible and adorable explanation.

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01:24:40

Episode 60: Dick Liddl and the Ice Cream Bunny

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2021/11/26

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 means for the camraderie of the men, how Quint gets to start but not finish a healing journey, and there is also lots and lots of chaos as well as the discovery of your new favorite band.

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01:35:26

Episode 59: Hereditary with Sharks

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2021/11/19

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 power of art to stay in your brain. Also, it gets a little heavy in the middle, but there's still plenty of chaos to be had.

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01:47:53

Episode 58: J to the AWS

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2021/11/12

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 section of the monologue and runt he gamut talking about everything from a JAWS prequel to the iconic "doll's eyes" line.

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01:26:59

Episode 57: Tooth Watch

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2021/11/05

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 his fallen brothers, what the costuming and lighting mean for the characters, how this moment changes the group dynamic, and whether or not Quint's missing tooth is still missing.

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01:09:01

Episode 56: Bruce Jaws

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2021/10/29

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 scene, Quint and Brody finish comparing scars and Quint takes a somber tone when Brody asks about his tattoo. Sarah and MJ try to solve The Mystery of Quint's Unbuttoned Pants, find one of Hooper's coping mechanisms that comes back in this scene, and discuss the fact that *THEY* think they're funny.

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01:16:19

Episode 55: Quint is Jesus

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2021/10/22

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 blocking of the scene, some religious undertones that they have not previously considered, develop a theory about Brody's scar, and then things take a turn for the weird when they tease a question about next week's scene.

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01:30:20

Episode 54: Dreyfuss is Gosling

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2021/10/15

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 finally being tasked with something meaningful, the geography and energy of the scene, and the incredibly editing that keeps things exciting without being confusing. Also, they profess their love for a recent film featuring an aquatic antagonist and MJ makes the argument that Ryan Gosling is Richard

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