I took the same approach with The Prince of Egypt episode that I did with the Moana series—leaning more into tone and music than dramatic sound effects. The subject matter isn’t something I want to be too silly about, and there weren’t many natural spots for big SFX moments anyway. So instead, I focused on letting the story—and the contrast between film and scripture—carry the weight, and tried to support it with the right music underneath.
Huge thanks to everyone who’s stuck with the show and supported it—whether it’s been for eleven years or eleven minutes. This episode is finally ready to drop, and I hope you enjoy it. ~Paul
Hi everyone—
As the majority of respondents voted for a more lighthearted, humorous take on JAWS—that’s what I did. I don’t go full goofus on this thing, but I definitely didn’t treat it like high drama either. Which is good. When it comes to the horror genre, humor is a self-defense mechanism I use. And though JAWS is in my top 10 favorite movies, I'm not a fan of horror.
This first episode covers the opening quarter of the movie and book: Chrissie’s early morning swim, the town’s masterclass in denial, and Chief Brody trying to do the right thing, being thwarted at every turn.
Thanks, as always, for your support. You make this show possible—and a lot more fun to make.
I hope you enjoy the episode. ~Paul
This episode took the most work. Hardest of the three by far. There was more to say, more to unpack, and it ended up running a little longer than planned. Hopefully, it was worth the stretch.
Thanks to everyone who made it through the full Prince of Egypt arc with me. And now it’s on to the next story. One with fewer family squabbles, fewer plagues, and a little more amity. ~Paul
Hey everyone! Here's a Filler /Supplemental Episode where I tackle the whole “Who was the Pharaoh of the Exodus?” debate—Seti? Ramses? Someone else entirely? I’ve been dodging it but this is the deep-dive I’ve been saving for supporters. Plus, I give an update on Prince of Egypt Part 3 and talk a little about a possible "Jaws" episode for summer.
Then I share a little my upcoming fantasy-cyberpunk WIP Metal Earth: Exile from the Wild. It’s Tolkien’s worst industrial nightmare... with neon.
Thanks for backing the show—you make all of this possible. Hope you enjoy the Filler. ~Paul