They Needed a Bigger Boat: A Reluctant First-Timer Watches Jaws

Welcome back to Trees in Space, the podcast where hosts Jason and Nate boldly swim through the treacherous waters of movie genres, armed only with hot takes, nostalgia goggles, and questionable opinions. This week, they're taking on the granddaddy of all shark movies—Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic, Jaws. And trust us, they're not afraid to wade into controversial territory: is it a thriller, a horror, or just responsible for traumatizing an entire generation of beachgoers? In this episode, Jason and Nate debate ratings (is it PG-13, R, or “Parent Please Don’t Let Your Seven-Year-Old Watch This”?), drop fun facts about shooting locations (spoiler: Martha’s Vineyard, but someone definitely missed the lighthouse), and question the feasibility of building a steel shark cage with nothing but a nervous marine biologist and a Phillips head screwdriver. They bond over the exceptional audio engineering (because you know those seagulls were NOT in the budget), nitpick 1970s parenting, continuity errors with buoys, and marvel at one legendary drunken monologue about the USS Indianapolis. Throw in some passionate reviews from both ends of the spectrum, classic one-liners, and a new appreciation for strong movie wives, and you’ve got an episode that’ll make you think twice before saying, “Let’s go for a swim.” So whether you’re here for the shark attacks, the hot takes, or just to find out why everyone on Amity Island looks 60, grab your lifejacket and tune in for this fin-tastic episode of Trees in Space!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trees-in-space-show--5955596/support.