Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast
by Movies, Films and Flix
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
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Episode 307 - A Short Lighthouse
Jay and Mark are joined by Robert Zerbe to discuss the second chapter of Deep Blue Sea 2. In this episode, they also talk about drink thieves, beloved character actors with no dialogue, and title numbers. Enjoy!
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Episode 306 - Gator Face (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 slasher film Gator Face. Directed by Padraig Reynolds, and starring Amariah Dionne, Tabitha Brownstone, Nikolas Kolasinski, and several well-trained alligators, the movie focuses on what happens when several twentysomethings visit Florida. In this episode, they also...
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Episode 305 - Crocodile (2000)
Jay and Mark are joined by Lisa to discuss the 2000 creature feature Crocodile. Directed by Tobe Hooper and starring Mark McLauchlin, Caitlin Martin and gross lake water, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of aggressive spring breakers are attacked by a justifiably annoyed crocodile.…
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Episode 304 - Venom (1981)
Jay and Mark are joined by Will Slater (@explodinghelicopter on Instagram) to discuss the 1981 thriller Venom. Directed by Piers Haggard (who took over for Tobe Hooper) and starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Susan George, and several real black mamba snakes, the movie focuses on what happens…
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Bonus Episode - The Beast (2026) - Non-Spoiler Review
Jay and Mark briefly discuss (with no spoilers) the 2026 Renny Harlin-directed action film The Beast.
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Episode 303 - A Bassoonist Falling Down the Stairs
The second round of Deep Blue Sea 2 coverage begins! Jay and Mark are joined by Andy Goulding (@toonbreakdown on Instagram) to discuss the first chapter of Deep Blue Sea 2. In this episode, they also talk about weather-based names, ostentation punctuation, and films that are fun to explain. Enjoy!
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Episode 302 - Rattlers (1976)
New episode! Jay is joined by Todd Liebenow (@forgottenfilmz) for the snake mania movie Rattlers (1976), in which snakes are enraged by chemical warfare and take out everyone in their vicinity! On this episode they discuss condescending music, mid-crisis vacations, and casino snakes!
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Episode 301 - Anaconda: Cursed Jungle (2024)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2024 creature feature Anaconda: Cursed Jungle. Directed by Hesheng Xiang and Qiuliang Xiang and starring Terence Yin, Nita Lei, and a bunch of really big snakes, the movie focuses on what happens when circus performers are forced to deal with a mysterious poacher and a...
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Episode 300 - Crawl (2019)
Jay and Mark are joined by Zanandi to discuss the excellent 2019 creature feature Crawl. Directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and some good-looking big chunky gators, the movie focuses on what happens when a family is forced to battle alligators and Florida…
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Episode 299 - Hungry (2026)
Jay and Mark are joined by Tony Cogan to discuss the 2026 survival thriller Hungry. Directed by James Nunn and starring Madison Davenport, Tracey Bonner, Joaquim de Almeida, and an angry hippo, the movie follows a group of tourists on the worst alligator-sighting tour ever. In this episode, they...
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Episode 298 - Sssssss (1973)
New episode! Jay is joined by Richard Kirkham (@kirkham007 on Instagram) for Sssssss, a very normal film about a regular guy who just wants to turn people into snakes. On this episode they discuss swimming doll movies, James Bond villain plans, and reptile comeuppances!
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Episode 297 - Snakes on a Train (2006)
New episode! Jay welcomes aboard Aaron Neuwirth (@aaronsps4) to ride the rails with the Snakes on a Train, a film featuring far more magic and snake vomiting than anyone expected! On this episode they discuss sharks in the Thames, knockout dust and swamp puppies!
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Episode 296 - Chum (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 shark film Chum. Directed by Jonathan Zuck and starring Alice Eve, Eric Michael Cole, and an incredible amount of ADR, the movie focuses on a shark hunter who is really bad at hunting sharks. In this episode, they also talk about temporary shark-riding, cynical...
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Episode 295 - The Devil's Mouth (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 shark film The Devil’s Mouth. Directed by Jeff Wadlow and starring Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, and a hungry bull shark, the movie follows a group of friends as they battle a bull shark while trapped in a cave. In this episode, they also talk about jellyfish gang...
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Episode 294 - Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Jay and Mark are joined by Heather (@headertime1981 on X) to discuss the 2006 motherf***ing thriller Snakes on a Plane. Directed by David R. Ellis (the second unit director of Deep Blue Sea) and starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, and hundreds of motherf***ing snakes, the movie…
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Episode 293 - Deep Blue Sea 2 Commentary Track
The Deep Blue Sea 2 commentary track! Sit back, relax, and listen to Jay and Mark talk about scene-ruining ties, Limitless juice, baby shark gangs, angry acting, swimming cleavage-first into the camera, and South African fishing bros in nice sweaters. Enjoy!
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Episode 292 - Deep Water (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 survival thriller Deep Water. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Lucy Barrett and a shark gang, the movie focuses on what happens when a gang of sharks attack the survivors of a plane crash. In this episode, they also talk about frisky...
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Episode 291 - Anacondas: Trail of Blood (2009)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2009 action horror film Anacondas: Trail of Blood. Directed by Don E. FauntLeRoy and starring Crystal Allen, Linden Ashby, John Rhys-Davies and many pairs of cargo pants, the movie focuses on what happens when a large snake chases people around the Romanian wilderness. In...
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Episode 290 - Deep Blue Sea Script Read
New episode! If you've been listening to our second dive through the chapters of Deep Blue Sea, you'll have presumably loved our re-enactments of each chapter at the start of each episode. To celebrate finishing this dive, here's all those chapters sewn together! Enjoy this full Deep Blue Sea...
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Episode 289 - Rango (2011)
New episode! Jay is joined by Andy Goulding from Cartoon Breakdown (@toonbreakdown on Instagram) to get dragged away screaming into the desert in search of water with Rango! On this episode they discuss incredibly ugly characters, bleached dream sequences and the films of Gore Verbinski, plus…
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Episode 288 - Kraken (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 creature feature Kraken. Directed by Pål Øie, and starring Sara Khorami, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and salmon lice, the movie focuses on what happens when an ancient creature awakens and starts eating kayakers. In this episode, they also talk about overhead shots, scared...
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Episode 287 - Eels and Sod Scum
Jay and Mark are joined by Nick (@thatrehak on Instagram) and Bubbawheat (@bubbawheat) to discuss "End Credits," The 33rd and final chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about haunted oceans, LL Cool J being an Animorph, and sharks in superhero films.
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Episode 286 - Boa vs Python (2004)
New episode! Jay is joined by Matt Poirier (@dtvconnoisseur on Instagram) for Boa vs Python (2004), in which a giant boa constrictor named Betty is used to hunt down an escaped giant python, name unknown. On this episode, they discuss tasty biscuits, underwater expressions and seductive shower…
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Episode 285 - Eaten Alive (1976)
Jay and Mark are joined by Joey Lewandowski (@soulpopped on Instagram) to discuss the 1976 exploitation slasher horror film Eaten Alive. Directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Neville Brand, Mel Ferrer, Carolyn Jones and oppressive red lighting, the movie focuses on a murderous hotel proprietor…
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Episode 284 - Double Wendigo
Jay and Mark are joined by Simon Appleton (@movie_moustache on Instagram) to discuss "Are You Sure?" the 32nd chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about cooking with dynamite, bad acting eating, and moustaches in creature features. Enjoy!
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Episode 283 - Killer Whale (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 survival thriller Killer Whale. Directed by Jo-anne Brechin and starring Virginia Gardner, Mel Jarnson, and a ghost cello, the movie focuses on what happens after a diner robbery goes awry. In this episode, they also talk about double tragedies, sinking rocks…
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Episode 282 - Rogue (2007)
New episode! Jay is joined by Jessica Manzo-Kyte (@jessmanzo on Instagram) to finally talk about Rogue (2007), in which an Australian tourist cruise gets stranded on a small island near a large crocodile! On this episode they discuss obnoxious t-shirts, acting with insects and how to remain…
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Episode 281 - People in Cargo Shorts Yelling at Each Other
Jay and Mark are joined by Dr. Daryl McPhee to discuss "Unsure Shooting," the 31st chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about discuss BMX Bandits, Australian shark films, and Rose Byrne near water in movies. Enjoy! Make sure to buy Dr. Daryl McPhee's upcoming book "Sharks…
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Bonus Episode - Deep Water (2026) Spoiler-Free Review
Jay and Mark briefly discuss (with no spoilers) the 2026 survival film Deep Water. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, and a shark gang, the movie focuses on what happens when a plane crashes near a gang of hungry sharks. In this episode, they also talk about plane...
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Episode 280 - Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2008 creature feature sequel Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008). Directed by Don E. FauntLeRoy, and starring David Hasselhoff, Crystal Allien and A snake that only eats heads and has a spear-tail, the movie focuses on what happens when several characters walk around Romanian...
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Episode 279 - Thrash (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 survival horror film Thrash. Directed by Tommy Wirkola and starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, and the worst foster parents ever, the movie focuses on what happens when South Carolina residents are forced to deal with raging waters, pouring rain…
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Episode 278 - American Pie-land
Jay and Mark are joined by MJ Smith to discuss “Come to Mama,” the 30th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about palm-slicing, cinematic sacrifices, and casting Johnny Knoxville in DBS. Enjoy! Please make sure to follow M.J (@mjsmith891 on X) and listen to Let's Jaws For A...
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Episode 277 - Mega Python vs Gatoroid (2011)
Jay and Mark are joined by Nick Rehak to discuss Mega Python vs Gatoroid (2011). Directed by Mary Lambert and starring Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, and a muscular chef, the movie focuses on what happens when two maniacs destroy the Everglades. In this episode, they also talk about running on water…
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Episode 276 - The Deep Blue Sea (2011)
Jay and Mark discuss The Deep Blue Sea (2011). Directed by Terence Davies, and starring Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston and many cigarettes, the romantic drama focuses on a destructive love affair that doesn’t involve sharks. In this episode, they also talk about melancholy smoking, crying near...
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Episode 275 (Swim Swim Blub Blub Nom Nom)
Jay and Mark are joined by Dr. Jack A. Cooper (@cooperpaleo) to discuss "Time to Kill," the 29th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about Thomas Jane wearing hats, bounty hunter sharks, and delicate stepping. Enjoy! Make sure to check out Dr. Cooper's website -...
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Episode 274 - Black Water (2007) and Black Water: Abyss (2020)
Jay and Mark discuss Black Water (2007) and Black Water: Abyss (2020). The Australian survival horror-thriller films focus on what happens when attractive people battle hungry crocodiles in remote locations. In this episode, they also talk about flashlight work, pregnant characters in crocodile...
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Episode 273 (Friday the 13th - 1980)
Jay and Mark celebrate Friday the 13th by talking about all the waterlogged mayhem in Friday the 13th (1980). In this episode, they also discuss Kevin Bacon belly-flopping, lakeside decapitations, and dry horror franchises. Enjoy!
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Episode 272 (Attack of the Meth Gator - 2023)
New episode! Jay is joined by DJ Valentine (@kenjinattix on Instagram) for Attack of the Meth Gator, in which a small Florida town's memorial day celebrations are thwarted by an out of control alligator growing in size and immortality after consuming copious amounts of discarded swamp meth. On…
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Episode 271 (They Just Did Some Science)
Jay and Mark are joined by Sarah Buddery (@sarah_buddery from @jawsforaminute on Instagram) to discuss "Preacher Gets Cross," the 28th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about submerged scenes, arsonist Orcas, and milk headaches. Enjoy!
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Episode 270 - The Strangers - Chapter 3 (2026)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 horror sequel The Strangers - Chapter 3. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Richard Brake and a whole lot of flashbacks, the third film in the Strangers saga sadly doesn’t feature any wild boar fights. In this episode, they also…
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Episode 269 (Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid - 2004)
Jay and Mark discuss the 2004 creature feature sequel Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. Directed by Dwight H. Little and starring Johnny Messner, Karl Yune, KaDee Strickland, and several immortal anacondas, the movie focuses on what happens when a group of scientists go looking for an...
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Episode 268 (Ernest Saves Aquatica)
New episode! Mark and Jay are joined by Matt Poirier (@dtvconnoisseur on Instagram) for Deep Blue Sea Chapter 27, in which everyone prays whilst a room fills up with water. On this episode they discuss big sticks, demon fish and underwater martial arts, plus dig into why rafts were invented and...
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Episode 267 (The Strangers – Chapter 2 - 2025)
New episode! Mark and Jay finally get around to covering Renny Harlin's latest film, The Strangers - Chapter 2! Did Renny make a pig's ear of it, or will it cure your boar-dom? Did he hog all the good stuff for Chapter 3? Is it a banger? Surely it's too early to make such a rash(er) decision.…
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Episode 266 (Anaconda - 2025)
New episode! The year of reptiles continues with Anaconda (2025)! Mark and Jay were joined by Jeanette Ward (@j.y.ward on Instagram) and Aaron Neuwirth (@aaronsps4 on Instagram) to explore the reboot, starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn and Thandiwe Newton as old friends who decide to…
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Episode 265 (Aquatic Stud Muffin)
Jay and Mark are joined by Helen O'Hara (@helenlohara.bsky.social) to discuss "Deep-Fried," the 26th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about empowering bikinis, squishy skin, and hydraulic stud muffins. Enjoy!
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Episode 264 (Piranhaconda - 2012)
New episode! We're kicking off our year of reptiles with Piranhaconda! Jay is joined by Jeanette Ward (@j.y.ward on Instagram) to watch a mildly perturbed Michael Madsen and a surprisingly eclectic cast come face to giant fish-shaped face with an unholy union between a piranha and an anaconda! On...
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Episode 263 (The 2025 Deep Blue Scenes Celebration)
The 2025 Deep Blue Scene Awards! Jay and Mark celebrate their favorite 2025 movie moments involving angry snowmen, leaky faucets, swimming pools, fish tanks, causeway chases, and water that makes people explode. Listen in as they celebrate the deep blue scenes in The Ballad of Wallis Island, The...
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Episode 262 (A Hot Rivet)
Jay and Mark are joined by Petros P (@proseccopetty on Instagram) to discuss "Brothers Never Make It," the 25th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about ambush ambassadors, magic VHS players, and water-named actors. Enjoy!
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Episode 261 (Refuge - 2023)
Happy Harlindays! Jay and Mark discuss the 2023 supernatural thriller Refuge. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Sophie Simnett, Raza Jaffrey and an incredible amount of American flags, the movie focuses on what happens when a jerky mysterious force causes chaos. In this episode, they also…
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Episode 260 (Batman: The Movie - 1966)
Holy new episode, Batman! Jay is joined by Todd Liebenow (@forgottenfilmz on Instagram) to dive into the many aquatic and exploding rubber shark-filled scenes of Batman: The Movie (1966)! On this episode they discuss gallant porpoises, unflinching henchmen and punch swimming, plus bomb-themed...
About this show
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.
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