Big Squid with Justin Hamilton
328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAward winning comedian Justin Hamilton sits down with his guests to celebrate the pop culture that inspires and entertains them. From movies to TV, from graphic novels to music, all manner of arts and entertainment are up for discussion. If you enjoy a deep dive, then strap yourself in because Hammo and friends are ready to go. Bonus Squid - Patreon
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Episodes
Books, graphic novels, and more books!
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 43.3 MBHammo shares his favourite books and graphic novels that he read in 2023. Why did it take this long to record? Because a certain Hammo lost his list for a while. Hammo! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patreon - The Weekly Segment Breakdown
April 17, 2024 01:49 - 25 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this Patreon only episode, Hammo breaks down how his segment on The Weekly went through a few drafts before landing on what went to air. To see the clip, head to patreon.com/JustinHamilton Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Favourite Films 2023
March 30, 2024 04:02 - 55 minutes - 55.9 MBHammo finally gets around to discussing his favourite films of 2023. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oscars 2024 - Mini Podcast
March 11, 2024 03:19 - 22 minutes - 23.2 MBHammo recorded his thoughts on the Oscars 2024 once they finished and he stopped doing cartwheels for Nolan. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dune 2, The Zone of Interest, Mr and Mrs Smith, and More
March 10, 2024 02:27 - 44 minutes - 46.4 MBIt's one on one time with Hammo as he gives his reviews of Dune 2, The Zone of Interest, Mr and Mrs Smith, and waffles about some other stuff too. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steph Broadbridge - Best Dog Joke Ever!
March 04, 2024 08:04 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBComedian Steph Broadbridge makes her Big Squid debut discussing her career and new stand-up show, "Best Dog Joke Ever!" Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Carl Donnelly - Glow Up
February 27, 2024 05:04 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBUK comedians returns to talk to Hammo about his new stand-up show, "Glow Up". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate - Finale
February 14, 2024 20:30 - 38 minutes - 38.9 MBThe Ultimate concludes! Robert has his final confrontation with Ultimate Man! The comic shop's fate! Greg and Jill's news! Alfred the Cat! It all ends here in the Mighty Hammo Way! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cameron James - Mixtape
February 13, 2024 03:53 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBComedian Cameron James joins Hammo to discuss his brand new stand-up/musical comedy show "Mixtape" with a plethora of tangents thrown in for good measure. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Favourite TV Shows 2023
February 08, 2024 00:03 - 57 minutes - 57.3 MBHammo has finally had time to ruminate on all the TV shows he watched in 2023 and now shares his favourites with you. A Top 10 with three honourable mentions. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 31
February 05, 2024 20:30 - 15 minutes - 16 MBAfter his confrontation with Kirk, Robert tries to find his footing and decide what to do next. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Movies Movies Movies January edition
January 31, 2024 20:30 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MBHammo discusses the films he saw in January including All of Us Strangers, Priscilla, Saltburn, Tigers Are Not Afraid, and Anatomy of a Fall. Spoiler free! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 30
January 29, 2024 20:30 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MBRobert confronts Kirk, the Ultimate Man, alone. What could possibly go wrong? Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 29
January 22, 2024 21:15 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MBRobert and the crew face off against Kirk Allen, the Ultimate Man. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rob Carlton - Willing Participant
January 17, 2024 00:38 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBRob Carlton is not only a brilliant actor and raconteur but one of the kindest actors in the Australian entertainment scene. Currently starring in Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix, you may know him as Kerry Packer on the Paper Giants series or a number of roles across the film and television. His brand now one person show "Willing Participant" opens soon at the Adelaide Fringe. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 28
January 15, 2024 01:48 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MBRobert hatches a plan with Greg to help him confront Ultimate Man but first he must assemble his team. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Golden Globes, Books and Stuff
January 09, 2024 02:15 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBHammo is back with his first podcast for 2024. Thoughts on the Golden Globes, books read, music listened to and a general easing into the year vibe. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 27
January 09, 2024 01:05 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBRobert turns to his oldest friends to find a solution to The Ultimate Man. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 26
December 11, 2023 00:50 - 17 minutes - 17 MBThis Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted episode continues the long form story "The Ultimate". Robert finally comes face-to-face with The Ultimate Man. The prize: saving the universe and Robert's cat Alfred. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV and Movie Suggestions: The Killer, Slow Horses, Past Lives, Fargo and more.
December 04, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBTV and movie suggestions from Hammo including Fargo s5, For All Mankind s4, Slow Horses s3, The Killer, Past Lives, Killers of the Flower Moon and more. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapter 25
December 03, 2023 23:39 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MBRobert finally goes on that date with Erika and confesses how he ended up lost in his current rut. And then everything goes pear shaped. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 22 - 24
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 42.8 MBPassed on the roof of the store, Robert has another dream. He confesses to Damien what has gone down before going on a possible date with Erika. Meanwhile the Homeless Man is never far from Robert's thoughts. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 19 - 21
November 19, 2023 02:14 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThe Ultimate Man enters the Life Trap, Robert makes a whole bunch of mistakes with his staff before being confronted by his band and then Robert comes face-to-face with a very strong homeless man. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 16 - 18
November 13, 2023 00:20 - 50 minutes - 52.3 MBRobert has a big day as he catches up with his old band member Nikko, dodges journalists, discovers why Kylee is angry with him and after making promises, still manages to make a mess of his night. All this and a late night text message. That can't be good, right? Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 13 - 15
November 06, 2023 00:48 - 49 minutes - 51.7 MBRobert bumps into Jemima after the restaurant blaze, experiences more apocalyptic superhero dreams and is ambushed at his comic shop. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 10 - 12
October 29, 2023 10:50 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBA new Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted episode as we continue The Ultimate. Robert has to deal with vandalism and visitors to the comic shop, a new and disturbing dream and an incident at a restaurant. Who is the big guy who seems to be haunting the streets of Melbourne? What do the dreams mean? Will Robert get his shit together? Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 7 - 9
October 23, 2023 00:27 - 40 minutes - 41.5 MBRobert and the comic shop crew try to work out what was that noise heard in Melbourne skies the night before, Robert tries to bring himself to listen to his classic album and then wonders if a dead friend is sitting next to him on his tram into work. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monolith Director Matt Vesely
October 22, 2023 08:07 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDirector Matt Vesely joins Hammo to discuss his new film Monolith, starring Lily Sullivan and coming to theatres October 26. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 4 - 6
October 16, 2023 01:24 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Ultimate continues with chapters four to six. Robert arrives at work stinking of booze, is hassled by his manager and experiences another of his superhero dreams. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - The Ultimate Chapters 1 -3
October 09, 2023 00:56 - 38 minutes - 38.1 MBThe first three chapters of The Ultimate, where our hero has a dream, wakes in a strange bedroom and endures a slow drive into his future. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author AW Hammond - The Berlin Traitor
September 29, 2023 06:34 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAuthor AW Hammond joins Hammo to discuss his brand new novel, "The Berlin Traitor", the sequel to the highly successful "The Paris Collaborator". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - The Rover
July 18, 2023 01:29 - 51 minutes - 46.5 MBLast episode for season 7. Author Garth Jones talks to Hammo about the 2014 Australian classic, "The Rover". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 with Adam Richard
July 11, 2023 01:28 - 50 minutes - 49.4 MBIt's the end of the Mission Impoddable series (for now) as Adam Richard joins Hammo to share their hot takes on Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mission Impossible: Fallout with Adam Richard
July 05, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIt's the penultimate episode of Mission Impoddable as Adam Richard joins Hammo to discuss MI: Fallout. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation with Adam Richard
June 27, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThe fabulous Adam Richard returns to help Hammo dissect Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and their spin-off idea, Jack Reach-around. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Razorback
June 19, 2023 10:26 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIt's time for a brand new Pass the Amyl segment with author Garth Jones as he joins Hammo to discuss the 80s Aussie cult classic Razorback. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Adam Richard
June 07, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBIt's time for a new Mission Impoddable as Hammo and the fabulous Adam Richard dive into Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with the Fabulous Adam Richard - Flags.
June 04, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 13 MBIt's time for a new Mini-Big Squid podcast. On today's Chitter Chatter, the fabulous Adam Richard talks flags. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - her
May 29, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBIt's time for a brand new episode of Space Podyssey. Hammo welcomes comedian Ben Ellwood back to the podcast to discuss Spike Jonze's film, "her". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mission Impossible 3 with Adam Richard
May 22, 2023 02:01 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBIt's time for a brand new Mission Impoddable episode as the fabulous Adam Richard returns to help Hammo unpack Mission Impossible 3. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with Brydon Coverdale - Fool's Gold and Hammo Recommendations
May 14, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 18.9 MBBrydon joins Hammo to tell him about Kalgoorlie and fool's gold. Then Hammo shares some TV and movie recommendations for you. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Squid Live with Celia Pacquola and Josh Earl - Melbourne International Comedy Festival
May 10, 2023 01:11 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBRecorded live on April 16, 2023 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Hammo is joined by Celia Pacquola and Josh Earl to discuss Australian movies. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Christof Bogacs - Under Kingdom
May 01, 2023 22:00 - 52 minutes - 47.4 MBAuthor Christof Bogacs joins Hammo to discuss the release of his brand new graphic novel, "Under Kingdom". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with the Fabulous Adam Richard - ANZAC Biscuits
May 01, 2023 01:45 - 8 minutes - 7.83 MBIt's a brand new mini-episode of Chitter Chatter with comedian Adam Richard as he explains to Hammo the origins of ANZAC Biscuits. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pop Friday with Adam Richard - Mrs Davis, Ted Lasso, Perry Mason and more
April 28, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBComedian Adam Richard joins Hammo to discuss all the brilliant TV they've been enjoying including Mrs Davis, Ted Lasso, Perry Mason, and more. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with Brydon Coverdale - Eileen Ash
April 16, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBBrydon "The Shark" Coverdale takes time out from The Chase Australia to discuss with Hammo the amazing life of Eileen Ash. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Alexei Toliopoulos - Starman
April 10, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBComedian and film critic Alexei Toliopoulos joins Hammo today to talk about the 80s classic Starman, starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dane Simpson
April 03, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 57.7 MBComedian Dane Simpson joins Hammo to discuss the movies that are secretly united in their stories, and the stories Dane shares in his brand new show. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with the Fabulous Adam Richard - Potato Cakes, Scallops and Fritters.
April 02, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBNew Chitter Chatter to start your week with Adam Richard talking Hammo through the delicious but confusing world of potato cakes, fritters and scallops. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Bec Charlwood
March 28, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBComedian and co-host of the Dude Cinema Podcast Bec Charlwood joins Hammo for the first time on the Big Squid podcast. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.