Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast

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!

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 whether Deep Blue Sea caused people to start wearing shiny trousers.

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. Well chop chop and give it a listen, as Chapter 3 is going wee-wee-wee all the way to the cinemas soon!

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 shake up their lives by remaking the beloved 1997 classic. On this episode they discuss outdoor urination, define a headbutt and compare movies in which Jack Black makes movies in the jungle!

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!

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 this episode they discuss fake bad acting, jungle mercenaries and aggressive ATV driving, so pour one out for Leilani and suck lead you hillbilly buttnuggets, it's time to sing the Piranhaconda theme song!

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 Monkey, Sinners, The Naked Gun, 28 Years Later, Splitsville, Black Bag, The Surfer, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Deep Cover, Together, Bring Her Back, Until Dawn, and The Gorge.

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!

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 talk about demon throws, ill-fitting hats, and Renny's shooting schedule.

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 comedic perfection and fighting whilst holding a cat. Yo-ho!

New episode! Jay finishes the Shark Attack franchise strong with Emily Slade joining him for the absolute cinema that is Shark Attack 3: Megalodon! On this episode they discuss old cameras, unnecessary deceptions and smart dogs, plus determine why Emily should never date Jack Quaid, and which is the sexiest film in the Jaws franchise.

Jay and Mark discuss the 2025 shark thriller Beast of War. Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner and starring Mark Coles Smith, Lee Halley, and lots of sea fog, the excellent movie focuses on what happens when a group of soldiers are harassed by a shark. In this episode, they also talk about water tanks, mystical sharks, and shock grenades. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark are joined by Jonathan W. Hickman (@filmfix on X) to discuss "Thumbs Up, Man Down," the 24th chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about underwater hand motions, cautionary spelunking, and all time thumb-up scenes. Enjoy!

New episode! Jay is joined by Matt Poirier (@dtvconnoisseur on Instagram) for the surprisingly romantic Shark Attack 2! On this episode they discuss traumatic field trips. surfer buffets and cannon-induced spit-takes, plus another all-timer jetski versus shark sequence!

Jay is joined by Amanda Kirkham ( @hollywood_consumer on Instagram) to dive into another fishy franchise featuring cancer-resistant sharks being used to save lives but also making them more aggressive and also being released in 1999, it's Shark Attack! On this episode they discuss sick day movies, superfluous rock climbing and the hierarchy of villains, plus we explore the depths of Amanda's month of shark movies!

Jay and Mark are joined by Ross Benes (@rossbenes on X) to discuss "Preacher's Legacy," the 23rd chapter of Deep Blue Sea. In this episode, they also talk about decapitated heads, 1999 horror movies, and the soundtracks of LL Cool J films. Enjoy!

Jay and Mark discuss the waterlogged vampire boat movie The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023). Directed by André Øvredal, and starring Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and several large wooden crates, the movie focuses on a terrible boat trip. In this episode, they also talk about creepy cargo, oversaturated noodles, and water scenes in vampire movies. Enjoy!