Jeffrey Cohen

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Jeffrey Cohen has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jun 2025 on Radiolab. Jeffrey Cohen is referenced in the "Swimming with Shadows Podcast Series" on Radiolab as a monster-story scholar. He discusses how withholding the monster in films like Jaws enhances fear, supporting the episode's theme about unseen threats. In another episode, he provides insights into the rise of monster shark films post-Jaws, highlighting the contrast between cinematic and real sharks.

Scholar (monster/monster-film commentary in episode) specializing in Monster studies, Film/cultural analysis, Genre history.

Jeffrey Cohen at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJun 2025 on Radiolab
RoleProfessor of English; Dean of Humanities
AffiliationArizona State University

What do podcasts say about Jeffrey Cohen?

2 quotes, recorded on Radiolab.

  • Professor of English and Dean of Humanities.
    Radiolab · · Hear it
  • JEFFREY COHEN: All right, so there are 180 or so monster shark films.
    Radiolab · · Hear it

Which podcasts has Jeffrey Cohen appeared on?

Jeffrey Cohen came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on Radiolab.

What is Jeffrey Cohen mentioned alongside?

Worked with: Rachael Cusick