RAANAP: Brandon and Akiva Discuss Jaws

About this episode

Brandon and Akiva discuss the classic film Jaws and explore memorabilia and personal stories related to the movie.

RAANAP: Brandon and Akiva Discuss Jaws Rob Cesternino (@robcesternino) and Akiva Wienerkur (@keev26) need a podcast and every week, Rob and Akiva spin a wheel of listener-submitted podcast ideas, and whatever the wheel lands on is what they podcast about next. This week, Brandon and Akiva talk Jaws. With Rob in LA, Brandon Donlon hosts alongside Akiva Wienerkur for a special deep dive into the classic 1975 film Jaws, joined by Jaws superfan and collector Ryan. Shifting gears from Survivor to the iconic suspense of Amity Island, the trio unpacks what makes Jaws an enduring masterpiece, shares personal stories about childhood collections, and debates whether shark movies still make an impact today. The discussion opens with Brandon introducing Ryan, known for his impressive Jaws memorabilia—from VHS tapes and paper plates to signed collectibles. Ryan reveals how his collection began, the sentimental value behind each item, and even his experiences at Jaws-themed events and conventions. The group shares their own stories of buying, and sometimes regretting, fandom merchandise, comparing Power Rangers pillows to rare Jaws artifacts. Key discussion points include: Ryan guiding…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rob Cesternino, Akiva Wienerkur

Guests: Brandon Donlon, Ryan

Topics covered

• Jaws
• film discussion
• collectibles
• nostalgia
• shark movies

Keywords

• Jaws
• film analysis
• collectibles
• shark movies
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jaws

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