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Paul Sheer welcomes listeners to How Did This Get Made? and announces that the show will be featuring a deleted scene from Shark Attack 3: Megalodon and a chat with writer and podcaster Jordan Morris. He also reminds listeners to submit their own opening themes for the show. The episode then moves into the Corrections and Omissions segment, where listeners submit their corrections and omissions about the previous episode's movie, Shark Attack 3: Megalodon. The segment features a call from John from Massachusetts, who suggests a better ending line for the movie, and a correction from Corgi Herder about the use of electricity in fiber optic cables. The episode then moves into a Just Chat segment with Jordan Morris, where they discuss his new graphic novel, Youth Group, and the current state of entertainment. They talk about the importance of personal stories in storytelling, the influence of 90s culture on the book, and the resurgence of interest in classic franchises like Batman and Star Wars. The episode concludes with an announcement of next week's movie, Bait, and a reminder to listeners to rate and review the show.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the episode of How Did This Get Made? with Paul Sheer as the host. He welcomes listeners and announces the upcoming segments, including a deleted scene from Shark Attack 3: Megalodon, a chat with Jordan Morris, and a reminder to submit opening themes. He also mentions the show's upcoming Hot Shark Summer edition.

00:05:09

Corrections and Omissions

This Chapter features the Corrections and Omissions segment, where listeners submit their corrections and omissions about the previous episode's movie, Shark Attack 3: Megalodon. The segment features a call from John from Massachusetts, who suggests a better ending line for the movie, and a correction from Corgi Herder about the use of electricity in fiber optic cables. The segment concludes with John from Massachusetts winning the Corrections and Omissions segment for his suggestion of a better ending line for the movie.

00:16:20

Just Chat with Jordan Morris

This Chapter features a Just Chat segment with Jordan Morris, where they discuss his new graphic novel, Youth Group, and the current state of entertainment. They talk about the importance of personal stories in storytelling, the influence of 90s culture on the book, and the resurgence of interest in classic franchises like Batman and Star Wars. The segment concludes with Jordan Morris promoting his new graphic novel, Youth Group, and encouraging listeners to support local comic book shops and bookstores.

00:50:39

Next Week's Movie: Bait

This Chapter announces next week's movie, Bait, and provides a brief synopsis of the film. It also mentions that the movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented for free through local public libraries.

00:52:58

Outro

This Chapter concludes the episode with a reminder to listeners to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It also thanks the show's producers, movie-making producer, associate producer, and engineer.

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Q&A

• What is Jordan Morris's new graphic novel about?

  Jordan Morris's new graphic novel, Youth Group, is a YA horror comedy about teenage exorcists. It's set in the 1990s and features a cast of characters who are dealing with the challenges of adolescence and the supernatural.

• What is the next movie that How Did This Get Made? will be discussing?

  The next movie that How Did This Get Made? will be discussing is Bait, a 2012 Australian thriller film about a group of people trapped in a submerged grocery store during a tsunami. They are hunted by great white sharks.

• What is the importance of personal stories in storytelling?

  Jordan Morris believes that personal stories are incredibly important in storytelling because they bring a unique and authentic perspective to the narrative. He feels that these personal elements make the story more relatable and immersive for the audience.

• What is the current state of entertainment?

  Jordan Morris believes that the current state of entertainment is in a weird zone, where there is a resurgence of interest in classic franchises and a growing appreciation for diverse voices and perspectives. He feels that this is a positive development, as it allows for more creative and interesting interpretations of beloved stories.

• What is the significance of the 90s setting in Youth Group?

  The 90s setting in Youth Group is significant because it allows Jordan Morris to draw on his own personal experiences from that era. He feels that the 90s was a time of great change and upheaval, and that these experiences have shaped his worldview and his approach to storytelling.

• What is the importance of ensemble casts in film and television?

  Paul Sheer believes that ensemble casts are important because they allow for a greater diversity of characters and perspectives. He feels that ensemble casts can create more complex and engaging stories, as they allow for a wider range of human experiences to be explored.

• What is the significance of the resurgence of interest in classic franchises?

  Jordan Morris believes that the resurgence of interest in classic franchises is a positive development, as it allows for new generations of creators to reinterpret these stories and bring them to a wider audience. He feels that this can lead to more creative and interesting interpretations of beloved stories.

• What is the role of horror comedy in storytelling?

  Horror comedy is a genre that combines elements of horror and comedy. It often features characters who are dealing with supernatural or terrifying situations, but they also include humor to lighten the mood. Horror comedies can be effective in exploring themes of fear, anxiety, and the absurdity of life.

• What is the importance of supporting local comic book shops and bookstores?

  Jordan Morris encourages listeners to support local comic book shops and bookstores because they are vital to the health of the comics industry. He feels that these stores provide a valuable service to the community and that they deserve to be supported.

• What is the significance of the show's upcoming Hot Shark Summer edition?

  The Hot Shark Summer edition of How Did This Get Made? is a celebration of all things shark-related. The show will be featuring a series of episodes about shark movies, and it will be a great opportunity for listeners to learn more about the history and culture of shark movies.

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