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Michelle Episode 11

It’s the summer of 1975 all over again — but this time we’re not afraid to go back in the water. Michelle and Cherie are diving deep into Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s game-changing thriller that spawned the “summer blockbuster”. 

In this episode: 

  • Spielberg’s sinking mechanical shark (nicknamed “Bruce”) that accidentally made the movie scarier.
  • The terrifyingly effective two-note score from John Williams.
  • Casting “what ifs” — including Charlton Heston, Robert Duvall, and a young Jeff Bridges.
  • Why Jaws made everyone think twice before swimming in the ocean.
  • The legacy of shark movies, parodies, and the puzzling fascination with all things shark.
  • And yes, the real-life 4,000+ pound shark named Contender making headlines today.


From blockbuster history to personal beach trip memories (complete with shark’s teeth), this episode celebrates 50 years of thrills, chills, and chum buckets.
 

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