Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast

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 talk about gator masks, baked brains, swamp cults, and bouncy running. Enjoy!

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. In this episode, they also talk about substantial puddles, regrettable fashion, and old crocodile acrobatics. Enjoy!

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 when a kidnapping goes horribly awry. In this episode, they also talk about rubber snake wrestling, English air vents, and helicopters blown up by snakes. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark briefly discuss (with no spoilers) the 2026 Renny Harlin-directed action film The Beast.

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!

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!

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 comically large snake. In this episode, they also talk about excellent visual effects, fun remakes, and power washing snakes. Enjoy!

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 weather. In this episode, they also talk about overcoming athletic plateaus, opportunistic Florida looters, and living the Crawl life. Enjoy!

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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 also talk about sad swimming, sneaky hippos, and terrible tours.

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!

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!

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 cash-grab AI slop, and ghost poetry.

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 surprise attacks, chomped turtles, and the most annoying character making the worst decisions. Enjoy!

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 focuses on what happens when a crime boss comes up with an inefficient plan to kill a witness. In this episode, they also talk about internet hype, flight simulators, and Bobby Cannavale having a hot wife. Enjoy!

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!

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 sharks, Renny playing the hits, and beast-mode flight attendants.

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 this episode, they also talk about wide shots of snakes eating people, underground serum dungeons, and cost-effective bug bites. Enjoy!

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 script read, with the Deep Blue Sea Players!

Featuring Jeanette Ward (@j.y.ward) as Brenda, DJ Valentine (@kenjinattix) as Russell, Heather Baxendale-Walsh (@headertime1981) as Janice, Nick Rehak (@thatrehak) as Carter, Emily Slade as Susan, Norbert Morvan (@norbertomorvan) as Preacher, Mark Hofmeyer (@mwhofmeyer) as Scoggins, and Jay Cluitt (@jaycluitt...

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 rock things, frog breasts, and drooping phallic face danglers!

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 crabs, fjord creatures, and international sub-par aquatic creature features

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.

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 gel, plus the difference between Mike Leigh films and Steven Seagal movies.

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 who feeds guests to his pet crocodile. In this episode, they also talk about Tobe Hooper’s filmography, surrealistic twilight dream worlds, and animals in the Fast & Furious franchise. Enjoy!

Make sure to listen to the 2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious Podcast! It’s a great time.

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!

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, wailing whales, jet ski action scenes, sandwich bag sweat, and pizza floats. Enjoy!

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 English whilst dying!

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 Down Under"

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 crash movies, pretty people, and Renny rankings. Enjoy!

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 woods. In this episode, they also talk about business tank tops, lingering shots, and the worst movies we've ever covered. Enjoy!

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, and hungry sharks. In this episode, they also talk about steak dynamite, blood trucks, and morbid survival advice. Enjoy!

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 Minute, (@jawsforaminute) podcast.

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, gala slap fighting, and the ethics of killing Cthulhu. Enjoy!

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 fireplaces, and Battenberg cakes. Enjoy!

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 - drjackacooper.com

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 films, and Smaug the stunt crocodile. Enjoy!

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!

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 this episode they discuss frozen iguanas, magic zipwires and integrating into meth culture through slap-fighting, plus how Meth Gator stacks up in the Drugged Up Killer Monster Animal franchise!

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!

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 talk about mask-talking, mask-kissing, and French tucks. Enjoy!

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 orchid that can possibly grant eternal life. In this episode, they also talk about monkey jump scares, crocodile fights, and underground underwater caverns. Enjoy!