S01E011. Montauk with Jim Jarmusch
30mNovember 20, 1991
John Lurie fishes takes film director Jim Jarmusch fishing for shark near Montauk, Long Island, and shows Jarmusch an unusual way to catch a shark with a piece of cheese and a pistol.


“"Life is so beautiful. Every breath... everyday of our lives... ahhh... fishing."”
Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.
Created by John Lurie
November 27, 1991
John Lurie takes Tom Waits fishing for snapper in Jamaica. Waits gets seasick on the old tug boat they rent, but he later manages to astonish Lurie by putting a live red snapper down his pants.
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Fishing With John Intro
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