It is Harry Keisel's turn in the spotlight, and we find out small details leading to a better understanding of this selectman who is left out of important meetings and seems to always be left outside of major events in Jaws. Why is Chief Brody frustrated with Harry's bad hat? What about Keisel's Bicycle Rental and the picket fences? So much more to the story waiting to be discovered.
In Memory of:
Alfred Kenneth Wilde (August 13, 1908 - April 12, 1998)
The Jaws Obsession now in the top 2% of podcasts around the world. Thank you for listening!
The Jaws Obsession Episode 80: The Denherder Conspiracy
Episode 80
Monday, August 19, 2024 • Duration 01:43:24
Selectmen Series: Part 3 of 5
Five scenes under a microscope with Selectman Denherder, played by Edward Chalmers Jr. and a conspiracy is unearthed. Why is a selectman sneaking around at night, behind Brody's back, trying to hook a large shark?
Utilizing multiple drafts of the Jaws screenplay, the 50th Anniversary publication of Peter Benchley's Jaws, and notes from Carl Gottlieb's The Jaws Log, answers and clues are discovered to explain Denherder's actions behind the scenes for Mayor Vaughn.
In Memory of:
Edward Chalmers Jr. (March 15, 1922 - March 29, 1993)
Opening remarks by Book of Quint author Ryan Dacko at the Honor Watch on the 79th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis at the monument in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Great Book of Quint review in ultra popular Screenrant.com:
The Jaws Obsession Episode 71: Anchor Jacket History
Episode 71
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 • Duration 01:17:09
Jaws history discovered with a revelation and discovery of an original Anchor Jacket by Chipp Clothing Company. Orca Specialist and Technical Advisor Jon Tedder visits the show to give great detail into the iconic jacket that become a symbol of Mayor Larry Vaughn.
It doesn't get any more in-depth with Jaws analysis than this. Groundbreaking history is told, and we learn everything there is to know about this important piece of Jaws history.
This show is dedicated to Sydney Winston and Paul Winston, the father and son tailors who hand-made the jacket back in the 1960s at Chipp Clothing Company.
The Henry Cavill fanbase joins the Jaws Obsession as fan casting images hit social media creating the question: Why can't there be a prequel to Jaws in 2025 with Henry Cavill as Quint, directed by Steven Spielberg with a score composed by John Williams? Just asking?
31 days to the Book of Quint countdown has begun on Instagram @bookofquint. Can Artificial Intelligence be used as a tool to bring The Book of Quint closer to reality? Bob Ross may hold the key to the answer.
The Jaws Obsession Episode 68: Three Barrels or Four?
Episode 68
Friday, September 22, 2023 • Duration 01:34:31
Did Quint fire three barrels or four into the shark? The answer leads to one of the greatest Jaws Easter Eggs of all time. Blink and you might miss it. After this episode, you will never stop seeing it. As always, the answer is in the smallest of details.
Amberley Publishing acquires The Book of Quint for world-wide distribution. Breaking news on the wide release of the novel in 2023. Jon Tedder joins the show to discuss the news.
Listener emails and a dynamite book review by author Adrian McKenna.
The Jaws Obsession Episode 67: The Lady of the Dunes
Episode 67
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 • Duration 59:13
Who was the Lady of the Dunes and is she seen in the movie Jaws? After author Joe Hill made the connection in 2015 to Jaws, the famous cold case eventually found its way to a conclusion.
Part True-Crime broadcast, the facts of the case are presented in this episode, as her identity is recently proven by law enforcement. Only hours before this recording, her killer is identified, and the case is closed.
In Memory of Ruth Marie Terry
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The Jaws Obsession Episode 66: Chrissie Victimology
Episode 66
Saturday, August 12, 2023 • Duration 01:20:11
Was Chrissie Watkins just another summer girl or was there a darker tone to her backstory leading to her tragic death on June 27th, 1974? An in-depth look into the clues surrounding the first victim of Jaws leads to unexpected results.
Listener emails and a further look into the Brody family timeline on Amity Island.
The Jaws Obsession Episode 65: A Bridge to History
Episode 65
Saturday, July 29, 2023 • Duration 01:22:26
How does Quint's story provide us with a bridge to history?
In a remarkable turn of events, Jaws fan Edward Rodriguez joins the show to explain the history of Mare Island, and how he was able to present The Book of Quint to USS Indianapolis survivor Harold Bray.
Listener emails and we touch on the map of Amity Island, the possible origins of Amity's 50th annual regatta, and the digestive system of a shark.
A new discovery for The Jaws Obsession. The real-life inspiration for Quint's USS Indianapolis speech is identified.
Back from England, The Book of Quint is now in Robert Shaw's hometown of Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, UK. A replay of the speech introducing the book to Westhoughton.
Dan Carver visits the show to bring a spotlight onto a key piece of evidence that leads us to a special conclusion when all the pieces to the puzzle are placed together. Special thanks to Andrew Currie for gifting the show with the antique book that started it all.
In memory of Quartermaster First Class Robert Gause
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