Big Squid with Justin Hamilton
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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
Chitter Chatter with Brydon Coverdale - Australia's Shortest Border
October 09, 2022 19:30 - 7 minutes - 7.6 MBAuthor and The Shark from the Chase Brydon Coverdale returns for a new episode of Chitter Chatter. Today Hammo hears about Australia's shortest border. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Bron Lewis
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 54.7 MBBrisbane comedian Bron Lewis joins Hammo to exchange comedy war stories and secret origins. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with the Fabulous Adam Richard - Potatoes!
October 03, 2022 19:30 - 8 minutes - 8.88 MBIt's a brand new Chitter Chatter episode to start your week and this time the Fabulous Adam Richard is discussing...Potatoes! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Solaris (2002)
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIt's the return of Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood for the first time in season 6. Today Ben joins Hammo to discuss the 2002 remake of Solaris. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, this is an underrated classic that deserves more attention. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anna Lindner - A Beginner's Guide to Grief
September 27, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 51.4 MBActor/writer Anna Lindner joins Hammo to discuss her new SBS series, "A Beginner's Guide to Grief" and the real life experiences that inspired her new dark comedy. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with Brydon Coverdale - Tuvalu and the .tv Win
September 25, 2022 20:30 - 7 minutes - 7.69 MBIt's a brand new Chitter Chatter with author and quiz master Brydon Coverdale as he shares with us the the story of Tuvalu and the great winnings they made from .tv Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musician Nick Kennedy
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMusician Nick Kennedy makes his Big Squid debut as he talks about the creative process, touring and the importance of Count Down. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Musician Nick Kennedy
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMusician Nick Kennedy makes his Big Squid debut as he talks about the creative process, touring and the importance of Count Down. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Home Brewed Vampire Bullets
September 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBAuthor Garth Jones is back with his Pass the Amyl segment. This week he joins Hammo to talk about his new novel, Home Brewed Vampire Bullets and shares some of the creative input that went into creating this work and also shares some of the music that accompanies the piece. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with the Fabulous Adam Richard
September 18, 2022 20:30 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBThe Fabulous Adam Richard is the latest guest for the new segment Chitter Chatter. This mini episode is all about bubble wrap. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Anthony
September 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBComedian and one half of The Dollop, Dave Anthony returns to Big Squid to remind Hammo to not feel too positive about the world and the future. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chitter Chatter with Brydon Coverdale - Die Hard
September 11, 2022 20:30 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBLaunching a new segment on Big Squid: Chitter Chatter is a mini-podcast to start your week. Today's guest from The Chase Australia, it's Brydon "the Shark" Coverdale sharing some trivia with you about Die Hard. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brett Morgen - Moonage Daydream - David Bowie Documentary
September 06, 2022 00:24 - 42 minutes - 42.5 MBHammo is back with the director of the brilliant David Bowie documentary, Moonage Daydream. Season 6 of the Big Squid podcast starts right here. Wham bam thank you ma'am! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Inland Empire
August 02, 2022 02:24 - 1 hour - 100 MBIt is not only the finale for the latest Deep Dive Director series but also the finale for season 5 of Big Squid. Join Hammo and Ben Ellwood as they look at David Lynch's "Inland Empire". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Sarah Bennett
July 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBUK author Sarah Bennett joins Hammo to talk about her career and explain how to write a successful romance novel. Little hint: don't kill the dog! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Part 2
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIt's Space Podyssey time so join Hammo and Ben Ellwood for part 2 of their look at Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Part 1
July 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBJoin Spider-Hammo and Spider-Ben as they swing into Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Part 1 of the latest Space Podyssey. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Howling 3 The Marsupials
July 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBGarth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment Pass the Amyl and this week he joins Hammo to discuss Howling 3: The Marsupials. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Mulholland Drive Part 2
July 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's part 2 of Hammo and Ben Ellwood's look back at the David Lynch masterpiece Mulholland Drive. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Mulholland Drive Part 1
July 18, 2022 04:58 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBHammo and comedian Ben Ellwood continue their deep dive into the work of David Lynch with part 1 of a 2 part podcast covering Mulholland Drive. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Georgia Mooney - Supergroup
July 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBMusician Georgia Mooney (All Our Exes Live in Texas) returns to the podcast to discuss her new Supergroup tour, supporting the Backstreet Boys and her new album that is about to be released. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thor: Love and Thunder with Adam Richard and Ben Ellwood
July 11, 2022 01:32 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe people have spoken! You demanded a podcast about Thor: Love and Thunder and verily you have received one. Hammo in tow with his warrior friends the Fabulous Adam Richard and the Furious Ben Ellwood have come together to discuss the latest Marvel event. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moon Knight's Egyptian Mythology with AJ Lamarque
July 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBComedian AJ Lamarque returns to help Hammo get his head around the Egyptian gods that appeared in the Marvel TV series Moon Knight. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - The Straight Story
July 04, 2022 02:41 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBComedian Ben Ellwood returns to join Hammo as they get emotional discussing the latest David Lynch film for their Deep Dive Director series. Get the tissues ready as they take a look at The Straight Story. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Aditi Paul - The Current Collegiate Hook-Up Culture
June 30, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHammo's guest is Dr Aditi Paul, a dating and relationships researcher and professor based in New York City. Today they discuss Dr Paul's new book, The Current Collegiate Hook-Up Culture. Strap yourself in kids, Big Squid is getting sexy...sort of...not really. There's sex talk, that's as far as it goes. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Alien
June 27, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBIt's time for a new Big Squid presentation of Space Podyssey, the series where Hammo and comedian Ben Ellwood look back at classic science fiction movies. Today's episode travels back to the 70s for Ridley Scott's masterpiece, "Alien". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Dogs in Space
June 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIt's a brand new edition of Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones as he joins Hammo to look back at the brilliant cult classic film "Dogs in Space" starring Michael Hutchence, Saskia Post and Nique Needles. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Chase - Brydon "The Shark" Coverdale - The Quiz Masters
June 20, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBBrydon Coverdale is not only one of the stars of The Chase Australia but he's also one of Australia's most successful quiz masters. Today The Shark joins Hammo to discuss his new book "The Quiz Masters: Inside the world of trivia, obsession and million dollar prizes". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Lord of the Rings soundtrack - Laurence Summerfield
June 14, 2022 10:22 - 45 minutes - 45.6 MBMusician Laurence Summerfield returns to the podcast to discuss his love of the soundtrack to Lord of the Rings and Hammo reveals the soundtrack that first stood out to him. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted - Squeak
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBIt's the second story in the Beautiful Tales for the Disenchanted anthology series. Today's short story is called, "Squeak" and follows two clowns trapped in a rubbish tip with a dead body. This episode is written by Justin Hamilton and the audio production is by Shaun Allen. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Lost Highway
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBHammo and Ben are back to continue their series on David Lynch. This episode Hammo gets to talk about his favourite Lynch film Lost Highway. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Rove McManus and Ben Ellwood - Galaxy Quest Part 2
June 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBRove McManus and Ben Ellwood return with Hammo for part two of their look back at the science fiction classic Galaxy Quest. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Rove McManus and Ben Ellwood - Galaxy Quest Part 1
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBHammo welcomes back Rove McManus and Ben Ellwood for a brand new Space Podyssey. Strap yourself in for part one of their discussion about the 90s Sci Fi classic Galaxy Quest. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
May 25, 2022 02:31 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBHammo and Ben Ellwood are back with the next instalment of their Deep Dive Director series as they dig into the world of David Lynch. Today's episode looks back on their changing attitudes to the film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Planet of the Apes Part 2
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MBIt's part two of the latest edition of Space Podyssey as Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their look back at the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Planet of the Apes Part 1
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBSpace Podyssey is back and this time Hammo and Ben Ellwood are digging into the 1968 classic Planet of the Apes. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Don's Party
May 11, 2022 07:15 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MBGarth Jones returns with his latest Pass the Amyl segment. This week Garth and Hammo are looking at the classic 70s Australian film "Don's Party". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - Adam Richard and Ben Ellwood
May 04, 2022 13:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe new Marvel extravaganza is here with Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and to help Hammo break it down, the Fabulous Adam Richard and comedian Ben Ellwood have joined their powers to share their hot takes. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK comedian Carl Donnelly
April 26, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBHammo catches up with his good pal, UK comedian Carl Donnelly before he begins his new season at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Road Games
April 13, 2022 23:41 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBAuthor Garth Jones returns with his Pass the Amyl segment. This time Hammo and Garth are looking back at the Ozploitation classic Road Games, starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Wild at Heart
April 12, 2022 06:42 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBHammo welcomes back comedian Ben Ellwood to continue their latest Deep Dive Director series. This season is all about David Lynch and today's podcast delves into the 90s classic Wild at Heart. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Squid Bit - Severance episode 9
April 11, 2022 04:56 - 35 minutes - 33.5 MBIt is a mini-podcast with Hammo as he talks through the finale of Severance for season 1 and throws some questions out there for you to ponder. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gareth Reynolds - The Dollop
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBCo-host of The Dollop podcast comedian Gareth Reynolds joins Hammo just before he returns to Australia for his latest tour. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Squid Bit - Severance episode 8
April 04, 2022 02:13 - 28 minutes - 28 MBHammo continues his mini-podcasts covering the penultimate episode of Severance, episode 8 entitled, "What's for Dinner?" Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chris Herring - Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks
March 30, 2022 00:12 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBNew York Times' best selling author Chris Herring joins Hammo for a lengthy discussion about his book, "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks". If you enjoyed the Michael Jordan doco, "The Last Dance" or the movie "Moneyball", this book is for you. It will appeal to NBA fans and people who love to read a story about fascinating characters. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Squid Bit - Severance episode 7
March 28, 2022 06:21 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBHammo continues his recap of the Apple TV series Severance. This podcast not only looks at episode 7 of the series entitled "Defiant Jazz" but was recorded an hour after Will Smith slapped seven types of Sunday out of Chris Rock at the Oscars...and Hammo was certainly bemused. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Jae - Movie Club
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBComedian and co-host of the Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema Alex Jae returns for her regular segment where she shares with Hammo the classic movies she's watched that she has fallen in love with. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Jae - Movie Club
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBComedian and co-host of the Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema Alex Jae returns for her regular segment where she shares with Hammo the classic movies she's watched that she has fallen in love with. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Squid Bit - Severance episode 6
March 21, 2022 05:50 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHammo continues his look into the first season of Severance. This episode he shares a listener's thoughts and theories as well as a few ideas he had while watching episode 6, "Hide and Seek". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood and Adam Richard - Dredd Part 2
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis is part 2 of the latest episode of Space Podyssey as Hammo, Adam Richard and Ben Ellwood continue their deep dive into the 2012 cult classic film Dredd. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.