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Shark Week 2025 with Jesse Colaizzi: What It Really Takes to Make the Ocean’s Biggest TV Event

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Shark Week 2025 takes center stage in this conversation with Jesse Colaizzi, one of the producers behind the most-watched week in ocean television. We go behind the scenes of what it takes to pitch, plan, film, and deliver a compelling Shark Week segment, how ideas are selected, and how shows make the leap from concept to global audience. Jesse also discusses what it means to represent sharks accurately while keeping the drama that draws millions of viewers each year.

Ocean storytelling comes into sharp focus as Jesse explains the pressure to entertain while maintaining scientific integrity. We discuss the actual process of working with experts, the surprises that occur during filming, and how Shark Week has evolved over time. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a scientist, or a conservationist, you’ll walk away with insights into the creative balance between TV ratings and accurate shark science.

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Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeKInstagram: https://bit.ly/3eorwXZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondjawspodcast7591

Dave: Website: https://www.lostsharkguy.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q1J9Q5

Andrew: Website: https://www.speakupforblue.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/37g5WkG

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Content provided by Andrew Lewin and Speak Up For Blue. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrew Lewin and Speak Up For Blue or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Shark Week 2025 takes center stage in this conversation with Jesse Colaizzi, one of the producers behind the most-watched week in ocean television. We go behind the scenes of what it takes to pitch, plan, film, and deliver a compelling Shark Week segment, how ideas are selected, and how shows make the leap from concept to global audience. Jesse also discusses what it means to represent sharks accurately while keeping the drama that draws millions of viewers each year.

Ocean storytelling comes into sharp focus as Jesse explains the pressure to entertain while maintaining scientific integrity. We discuss the actual process of working with experts, the surprises that occur during filming, and how Shark Week has evolved over time. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a scientist, or a conservationist, you’ll walk away with insights into the creative balance between TV ratings and accurate shark science.

Connect with us:

Website: https://bit.ly/37TMqeKInstagram: https://bit.ly/3eorwXZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondjawspodcast7591

Dave: Website: https://www.lostsharkguy.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3q1J9Q5

Andrew: Website: https://www.speakupforblue.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/37g5WkG

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