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Send us a text Hello and welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of ‘The Pirates Don’t Eat The Tourists’.  The subtitle this year is ‘Stones to Stories’ and I will be looking at how we went from fossil folklore to alien planets populated with dinosaurs and taking in a whole host of other exciting dinosaur tales.  The season starts in earnest sometime in the Spring. Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 If you are as excited as I am about Jurassic World Rebirth which is releasing this summer this is the podcast for you. Each week in the lead up to the film I am going to be sitting down with a guest to discuss an entry or aspect of the Jurassic franchise.  This is episode one and it’s all about Michael Crichton’s original ‘Jurassic Park’ novel from 1990 and my guest is author James Lovegrove.  We talk about our first experiences of reading the novel and what we think of Steven Speilberg’s adaptation. We also explore Michael Crichton’s early years and our thoughts on his writing style. Guest Name: James LovegroveBio: James is an author of over 70 books writing across many genres and also happens to be a huge Michael Crichton fanLinks: Website, Facebook, Twitter/X Chapters 03:02 The Genesis of Jurassic Park 06:04 Michael Crichton's Writing Style and Themes 12:13 Character Analysis and Differences in Adaptation 17:46 The Impact of Science and Technology 23:55 Comparing the Book and Film 30:06 Relevance of Jurassic Park Today Next week I’m sitting down with Derrick Davis to talk about Steven Spielberg’s classic 1993 film.  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text If you are as excited as I am about Jurassic World Rebirth which is releasing this summer this is the podcast for you. Each week in the lead up to the film I am going to be sitting down with a guest to discuss an entry or aspect of the Jurassic franchise.  This is episode two and it’s all about  ‘Jurassic Park’, the Oscar winning 1993 film that launched a billion dollar franchise.  We talk about our first experiences of seeing the film and Derrick gives a very detailed history of the various drafts the scripts went through. We also discuss our excitement for Jurassic World Rebirth and the concepts from those early scripts that might show up in the new film.  Guest Name: Derrick Davis  Bio: Derrick is a JP super fan who has managed to find some exciting treasures of its lengthy pre production. Links: Website, Instagram, Twitter/XNext week I’m chatting with Guy Adams about Crichton’s writing style and process and also there’s the second part of my interview with James Lovegrove exploring Crichton sequel novel; The Lost World.  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 I think genius of Michael Crichton lies not in his warmth but in his coldness – the clinical precision with which he constructed scientifically plausible nightmares that became billion-dollar franchises.  Speaking with authors Guy Adams and James Lovegrove, I explore how Crichton – the Harvard-educated doctor turned novelist – approached storytelling like a surgical procedure, meticulously researching cutting-edge science and reducing his sleep hours as deadlines approached. This methodical approach yielded novels with remarkable staying power but often lacking emotional resonance, making Steven Spielberg the perfect collaborator to inject heart into his intellectual exercises. The ‘Jurassic Park’ we know and love represents this perfect symbiosis – Crichton's scientific foundation supporting Spielberg's emotional architecture. While the novel features brutal, extended death scenes described from the victims' perspectives, Spielberg knew exactly how to make these moments both thrilling and accessible. As Adams notes, "The fear comes from the absence of humanity," making Crichton's work particularly effective at creating genuine dread. Our conversation delves deep into The Lost World – Crichton's only sequel – and how it explores themes of evolution, extinction, and humanity's capacity for self-destruction. With the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth directed by Gareth Edwards we speculate whether the franchise might return to some of Crichton's colder, more scientific sensibilities, potentially creating dinosaurs that feel genuinely terrifying again. Find Guy here: Website Facebook Instagram Find James here: Website X/Twitter Facebook  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 1993 was a huge year for Steven Speilberg. He released 'Jurassic Park' and 'Schindler's List' to great critical and commercial success. He took a few years off but he couldn't stop thinking about returning to the world of the dinosaurs   This week I sit down with composer Caleb Burnett and discuss our memories of seeing the film for the first time, the playstation video game and of course John Williams's amazing score.  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 Are you ready for a #SpinosaurusSummer? In 1998 the fact that there would be a Jurassic Park 3 was almost a mere formality however what the story would be was far from certain.  This week I’m joined by Daniel Stephen the host and creator of the amazing ‘Stuck on Sorna’ podcast to dissect one of the most talked about films in the series.  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 In today's episode I sit and chat with 'See Jurassic Right' host and podcast extraordinaire Steven Ray Morris! In this fun and free flowing conversation we chat about our anticipation about Rebirth, our series rankings and Steven shares his favourite fan stories.  You can find Steven online here: Instagram  'See Jurassic Right' on Apple Podcasts 'See Jurassic Right' Instagram Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 This week I’m excited to bring you an episode all about the wonder of John Williams. Joining me is composer, pianist, writer and broadcaster Neil Brand. We discuss Williams' influence on film music, the collaboration between Williams and director Steven Spielberg over the years, and the thematic elements of wonder and life present in the score for ‘Jurassic Park’. You can follow Neil on Instagram and Threads And please visit his website here: www.neilbrand.com Also Neil has a very fun and informative YouTube channel if you want to know more about the process of scoring a film: https://youtube.com/@neilbrandsbellsandwhistles?si=RjFzxqp9s9UdufT- Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 The Jurassic Franchise might not be the ‘everything is connected’ style of series like Marvel or Star Wars but there are looks of interesting expanded media that have been created.  Me and @Tom_Jurassic dig into all of the stuff that’s out there. We also talk about canon in general and what we would love to see from a spin off show! Tom’s ‘Tales from a Jurassic World’ returns for its final season on 23rd May and can be found on the Jurassic Park Podcast and on YouTube.  You can also find Tom on the JurassicCollectables  And the video Tom mentions about the Kenner Chaos Effect Line can be found here Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 We’re back! As we are now in #JurassicJune it felt only right that I should at least dedicate one episode to the animal stars of the series and look at the dinosaurs themselves. There is also the fact that I think my dino knowledge needs a bit of a tune up! Please enjoy this really fun and informative conversation with Conor and 3 of the series’s most well known dinosaurs. You can find Conor online here Also here is the link to the latest DinoDNA Episode all about Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch. Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 In 2015 ‘Jurassic World’ roared into cinemas and audiences turned out in their droves to see it.  Now as we embark on a brand new story it’s time to look back at the last 10 years of a film that changed a the brand from ‘Jurassic Park’ to ‘Jurassic World’ Joining me is host and genuinely lovely human Brad Jost. We chat about all our thoughts on the film and how it’s been for him making the Jurassic Park Podcast for the past 10 years.  Head to JurassicParkPodcast.com for more information on that great show.  Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 Fallen Kingdom is the gothic sheep of the family. It continues to divide fans but since its release is it well worth a rewatch? In this episode I'm joined by the fantastic Samantha Endres from ‘Jurassic Outpost’ Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 We are not far away now and I just wanted to try and distill my thoughts about the film before I see it. What are my questions, wants and expectations? Please let me know your thoughts below and here are the links to listen to the latest episodes from other Jurassics Podcasts as we all start to do the same. ‘See Jurassic Right’ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?i=1000713988396 ‘The Jurassic Park Podcast’ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-jurassic-park-podcast/id999652201 ‘Jurassic Outpost’ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ingeneral-the-jurassic-outpost-podcast/id876943941?i=1000714054631 #roadtorebirthpod #podcast #jurassicworldrebirth Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 We’ve made it! 2022’s ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ was heralded as the end of the Jurassic Era bringing back the original Big Three Sam Neil, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum but did the series have anything new to say? Locusts anyone? In this fun and revealing conversation, Sam and Jack who both worked on the viral marketing for Dominion, share their behind the scenes stories and theories about what really lies in BioSyn Valley.  I’d also like to say thank you all for all the lovely messages over the past 12 weeks and I do have a few more things planned in the future so please watch (or more aptly listen) this space… Go watch Jack’s Jurassic videos (and many more…) here: https://youtube.com/@terrordome3000?si=74W529rJObh98dtO Jack’s video about the visual narratives in Dominion is here:  https://youtu.be/NWSh5aFiiz8?si=3hWt-S7nXtImKHjk Follow him on Twitter here:  https://x.com/terrordome3k Follow Sam here; Twitter: https://x.com/bamsam_md Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samphillips9985?igsh=MTU5M251NXhjamE0aQ== Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod

Send us a text 🦖 Got a minute? Help shape the future of the podcast by filling in this quick form: https://forms.gle/wsz1wNygN4uhe39y5 We’ve made it!  In 2 days time the film will be released and we will officially have a new film to explore.  I was lucky enough to see it early and today I’m bringing you my spoiler free first impressions.  If you don’t want to listen yet that’s fine I won’t be offended.  All I will say is make sure you see this on the biggest screen you possibly can!  Let me know your thoughts about the film on instagram or via email.  [email protected] Support the show If you enjoy the show then it would mean a lot to me if you could rate & review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps this show find more Jurassic fans like you! Follow the show on social media Instagram: @jurassicpiratespod Facebook TikTok Theme Music by Caleb Burnett Logo By @thejurassicartist #JurassicPiratesPod