The Justin Hamilton Podcast

Thank God for David Attenborough with Ben Ellwood preview

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ben Ellwood returns this week to preview his brand new podcast "Thank God for David Attenborough" that launches on February 14th. Production...

Deep Dive Directors - David Lynch - Blue Velvet

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is finally here! The podcast that Hammo and Ben Ellwood swore was coming has finally actually arrived. Join the two lads as they continue this se...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Gravity

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ellwood joins Hammo for the first time in 2022 as they re-launch Space Podyssey as a regular part of the Big Squid podcast. Today the lads discus...

Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Firebite

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment "Pass the Amyl" and this time he's introducing Hammo to the world of "Firebite", a brand new TV show...

Ange Lavoipierre - I've Got 99 Problems and Here Is An Exhaustive List of Them

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is back with his first guest for 2022 comedian and ABC journalist Ange Lavoipierre as she discusses her new show, "I've Got 99 Problems and Here...

Mini-Pod: Spider-Man No Way Home and Hawkeye

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a mini-podcast during the festive season as Hammo goes it alone to share his initial and second thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home and the serie...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - The Matrix Resurrections

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is the end of season one of the Space Podyssey series as Hammo and Ben Ellwood go out with a meta-bang as they discuss The Matrix Resurrections. ...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - The Matrix Revolutions

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their deep dive into the Matrix franchise in preparation for the new film. Today Hammo and Ben are looking at The Matr...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - The Matrix Reloaded

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben continue their journey down the rabbit hole as they return to the Matrix franchise to discuss the first sequel The Matrix Reloaded. All...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - The Matrix Part 2

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben return with part 2 of their deep dive into the original Matrix movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - The Matrix Part 1

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben Ellwood bring their Space Podyssey mini-series to an end with a look back at all the Matrix movies. Today is part 1 of a 2-part deep di...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their science fiction limited series Space Podyssey as they look back at the brilliant Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 6 with Rove McManus

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and television personality Rove McManus returns to help Hammo unpack the finale to the latest season of Doctor Who. Will the Ravagers win? ...

Denis Villeneuve's Dune with Alexei Toliopolous and Ben Ellwood

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Total Reboot co-host Alexei Toliopolous joins comedian Ben Ellwood and Hammo to discuss the power and the majesty of Denis Villeneuve's 2021 blockbust...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Silent Running

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is time for a new episode of Space Podyssey, the Big Squid limited series where Hammo and Ben Ellwood dive into the world of some of their favourit...

David Lynch's Dune with Ben Ellwood

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their look at the movies of David Lynch, this time travelling all the way back to 1984 to watch his version of Frank He...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 5 with Rove McManus

29 Nov 2021

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Rove McManus is back to join Hammo as they dig into the penultimate episode of the latest Doctor Who season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood and Richard Fidler - Children of Men Part 2

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of the 2-part exploration of the brilliant Children of Men. This episode sees the return of ABC broadcaster and author Richard Fidl...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood and Richard Fidler - Children of Men Part 1

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode in the Big Squid science fiction mini-series Space Podyssey welcomes not only comedian Ben Ellwood back to the podcast but also aut...

Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Dark Age

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Writer and artist Garth Jones returns to the podcast with the latest instalment of his Ozploitation themed segment "Pass the Amyl". In today's episod...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 4 with Rove McManus

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rove McManus is back just in (or is that Justin?) time to help Hammo discuss the latest episode of Doctor Who. This is part 4 of the 6-part series Fl...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Steven Spielberg's E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're at the halfway point of this Big Squid presents limited series: Space Podyssey. Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their exploration of the science...

David Lynch's The Elephant Man with Ben Ellwood

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and comedian Ben Ellwood continue their deep dive into the the films of David Lynch. This week they look at Lynch's second movie, "The Elephant...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 3 with Rove McManus

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three times Gold Logie winner Rove McManus returns to the Big Squid podcast to help Hammo dissect episode 3 of the new Doctor Who mini-series "Flux". ...

James Bond - No Time To Die

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo goes solo on this mini-pod as he reviews the final Daniel Craig James Bond movie, "No Time to Die". Hammo also drops a little teaser for next w...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - John Carpenter's The Thing

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ben Ellwood returns to help Hammo continue their 10-part limited series Space Podyssey. This episode they do the deep dive on John Carpenter...

Eternals Review and Rebecca Melrose

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is joined by award winning comedian Rebecca Melrose to discuss her year of achievements and her brand new show "Absolute Goose". Hammo also sha...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 2 with Rove McManus

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rove McManus returns to help Hammo continue their dissection of the new season of Doctor Who. A 6-part series called The Flux, this podcast ...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Wall-E

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ellwood joins Hammo to continue their ten-part limited series Space Podyssey which looks at some of the comedian's favourite science fiction movie...

The Many Saints of Newark Review and AJ Lamarque

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo gives his review of The Soprano's prequel movie, "The Many Saints of Newark" and responds to the listener's response to his Hot Take on the new ...

Doctor Who: The Flux part 1 with Rove McManus

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, TV host and massive Whovian Rove McManus joins Hammo every Monday for the next six weeks to discuss the latest season of Doctor Who. Today'...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - Under the Skin

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Space Podyssey is a limited series appearing on the Big Squid feed where Hammo is joined by comedian Ben Ellwood to discuss some of their favourite sc...

Rachael Millanta and Britney vs Spears - Hot Take on The Batman trailer

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo catches up with Aussie comedian Rachael Millanta to gauge her opinions on the new Britney Spears doco on Netflix: Britney vs Spears. Hammo also...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - 2001: A Space Odyssey Part 2

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new Big Squid production: Space Podyssey, a new limited series that follows comedian Ben Ellwood and Hammo digging into some of their favourite scie...

Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - 2001: A Space Odyssey Part 1

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new Big Squid production: Space Podyssey, a new limited series that follows comedian Ben Ellwood and Hammo digging into some of their favourite sci...

Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment "Pass the Amyl". On this edition of the podcast they're covering the Aussie horror/comedy/th...

Alexei Toliopoulos - Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is back for a third time this week and this time he has Total Reboot and star of ABC's Question Everything Alexei Toliopoulos with him. The cin...

Ronny Chieng - Shang Chi and Stand-Up Comedy

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian superstar Ronny Chieng joins Hammo to discuss what it is like to make a Marvel movie, the differences in approach to comedy for Asian stand-u...

David Lynch's Eraserhead with Ben Ellwood

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is back and he's brought regular contributor, bon vivant and sheep wrangler Ben Ellwood with him as they kick off their journey into the deep da...

The Leftovers - The Book of Nora

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is it! The final episode of Big Squid for season 4 is the perfect landing spot for the finale of The Leftovers, the episode entitled "The Book o...

Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ben Ellwood returns to the podcast to help Hammo finish up their Sofia Coppola series with her movie On the Rocks. Listen out for the moment...

The Leftovers - The Most Powerful Man in the World (And His Identical Twin Brother)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo has reached the penultimate episode of The Leftovers with episode 7, season 3 entitled, "The Most Powerful Man in the World (And His Identical T...

Nick Hempton - Playing Jazz in New York during Covid

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Australian saxophonist Nick Hempton caught up with Hammo live from New York where he talked about what it is like to play music in a city that doesn't...

The Leftovers - Certified

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of his favourite TV series, The Leftovers. Episode 6, season 3 is called Certified and has a tour-de-force performance f...

Comedian Alex Jae and 5 Classic Movies

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and co-host of The Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema Alex Jae returns to the podcast to talk to Hammo about the five recent movies she's seen that ...

The Leftovers - It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his countdown to the finale of The Leftovers as he does a deep dive on episode 5 from season 3, "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World."...

Author AW Hammond - The Paris Collaborator

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author AW Hammond joins Hammo to talk about his latest book "The Paris Collaborator". Set in German-occupied France in 1944, Auguste Duchene has 48 h...

The Leftovers - G'day Melbourne

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo hits the half way point of the final season of The Leftovers with "G'day Melbourne". Secret machines that can you send places, people coming ba...

Ange Lavoipierre - Rubber Soul and other musings

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ABC journalist and comedian Ange Lavoipierre returns to talk to Hammo about what she has finally discovered in the lyrics of Beatles' songs, what has ...

The Leftovers - Crazy Whitefella Thinking

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with episode 3 of the final season, Crazy Whitefella Thinking. In this episode we follow Kevin Garvey S...

Mad Max Fury Road - Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment Pass the Amyl where he not only concludes his look back at the adventures of Max Rockatansky in Mad ...

The Leftovers - Don't Be Ridiculous

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of the final season of The Leftovers with episode 2, "Don't Be Ridiculous". Defiant technology, Wu-Tang Clan tattoos an...

Dave Anthony - The Dollop

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dollop's Dave Anthony hangs out with Hammo to discuss people punching horses, corrupt little league umpires and the general state of the world. C...

Superman - Commentary Episode

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lockdown continues and inspires Hammo to record a new commentary podcast, this time for Superman. You can listen to this podcast as you normally would...

The Leftovers - The Book of Kevin

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of his favourite TV series The Leftovers. This podcast kicks off the first episode of the final season, The Book of Kevi...

Loki Episode 6 with Rove McManus

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Rove team up for the finale to season 1 of Loki. Yes, season 1. The lads were just as surprised by you. What does this all mean for the M...

Raiders of the Lost Ark - Commentary Episode

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is still in lockdown so to celebrate the 50th episode for season 4, it's a new commentary podcast for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Just like Hammo ...

Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled with Ben Ellwood

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Ben Ellwood returns to discuss Sofia Coppola's movie The Beguiled. You'll be able to listen along as Hammo and Ben discuss the themes of the...

Black Widow with Rove McManus

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Black Widow movie is finally here after being delayed over and over again. Was it worth the wait? Hammo and returning guest Rove McManus have a ...

Loki Episode 5 with Rove McManus

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Rove continue their exploration of the Marvel series Loki. It is a journey into mystery as they wonder if Loki alligator is Frog Thor's nem...

Loki Episode 4 - Tribute to Richard Donner

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo and Rove continue their series of chats about the Marvel TV series Loki, this time focusing on episode 4. Hammo also takes a moment to make a l...

The Untouchables - 100th Big Squid Episode

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is in lockdown just in time for the 100th episode of Big Squid. How is he celebrating? By recording a commentary track for one of his favourit...

The Leftovers - I Live Here Now

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with the finale for season 2, "I Live Here Now'. Gasp as characters gasp for air. Tremble as the town ...

Loki Episode 3 with Rove McManus

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for Hammo to have another catch up with Rove McManus to discuss episode 3 of Loki. One of them was pretty disappointed in this episode and ...

The Leftovers - Ten Thirteen

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his rewatch of The Leftovers season 2 with the penultimate episode Ten Thirteen. In this podcast Meg takes a bump, Meg takes a bus ri...

Tom Gleeson and Ben Ellwood

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hard Quiz host and Gold Logie winning comedian Tom Gleeson stops by to chat with Hammo and Ben Ellwood. You will hear Tom turn on a band he once love...

Loki Episode 2 with Rove McManus

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rove McManus returns to help Hammo unpack what is going on in the second episode of Marvel's new series Loki. Can the TVA be trusted? Is Kang the Co...

The Leftovers - International Assassin

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the big one, the episode Hammo has been working towards. It is his favourite episode of any television series. It is The Leftovers season 2,...

Loki Episode 1 and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome - Rove and Garth Jones

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is joined by Rove McManus to dissect the first episode of the new Marvel TV series Loki. Garth Jones continues to dig into the world of the Ozp...

The Leftovers - A Most Powerful Adversary

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo's re-watch of The Leftovers continues with 'A Most Powerful Adversary" which is episode 7 in season 2. In this episode Hammo dives into the dif...

Ange Lavoipierre on Spiders and Space Junk; Rachael Millanta talks Bo Burnham's Inside

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ange Lavoipierre returns to talk about the bombshell Hammo dropped on her the last they hung out and just how much space junk we have out there. Rach...

The Leftovers - Lens

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers, this time focusing on the episode Lens, episode 6 of season 2. This episode has duelling powerhouse pe...

Big Squid Live - Can We Still Enjoy It?

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is joined by a star studded cast to discuss the question, "Can we still enjoy it?" Tom Gleeson, Rove McManus, Alice Fraser, Ange Lavoipierre, R...

The Leftovers - No Room at the Inn

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're hitting the halfway point of season 2 of The Leftovers as Hammo embraces and endures another Matt Jameson episode. Miracles, good deeds going w...

Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Sofia Coppola festival continues with The Bling Ring as comedian Ben Ellwood joins Hammo to break down this movie. One of them loved it and the o...

The Leftovers - Orange Sticker

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Earthquakes. Missing teenagers. Incriminating hand prints. Talkative ghosts. Miracles and the people who don't believe in them. It's another bril...

Lehmo and the Drag Queen - Pass the Amyl and Mad Max 2

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fun podcast as Hammo interviews fellow comedian Lehmo about his hilarious back-and-forth with a drag queen from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under over jok...

The Leftovers - Off Ramp

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo is back with his deep dive of season 2 of The Leftovers. In the latest episode, Off Ramp, we see Laurie run over people, Tommy get too close to...

Sam Petersen and Rachael Millanta

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Confessions of the Idiots podcast host Sam Petersen makes his Big Squid debut talking about his love of reality TV and the comedy that drew him into t...

The Leftovers - A Matter of Geography

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo returns with his deep dive into his favourite TV series of all time, The Leftovers. This podcast looks at episode 2 from the season season, A M...

Sofia Coppola's Somewhere

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ellwood and Hammo continue their march through the marvellous movies of Sofia Coppola with her movie Somewhere. And then a new segment makes its ...

The Leftovers - Axis Mundi

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo jumps into the season two opener for The Leftovers, Axis Mundi. From cave women to men aloft towers, from brand new characters to old sitcom st...

Rove and AJ Lamarque - Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Oscars and Lost Cities

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big Big Squid Show! Rove joins Hammo to discuss the 2021 Oscars and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Then up and coming comedian AJ Lamarqu...

Charlie Clausen - Near Dark

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TOFOP co-host, actor and producer Charlie Clausen makes his Big Squid debut with Hammo talking about one of his favourite cult movies, Kathryn Bigelow...

The Leftovers - The Prodigal Son Returns

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of season one of The Leftovers and Hammo goes deep into The Prodigal Son Returns. Raging fires are the backdrop as the Departed return i...

Zack Snyder's Justice League

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

They've finally done it! Hammo and Ben Ellwood have watched and re-watched Zack Snyder's Justice League and they're finally ready to share their thou...

The Leftovers - The Garveys at Their Best

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with the penultimate episode of season 1, "The Garveys at Their Best". In this mini-podcast Hammo inter...

Rian Hughes Interview

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rian Hughes' book "XX A Novel, Graphic" has quickly become one of Hammo's favourite books and he's rapt to talk to the author, graphic designer, illus...

The Leftovers - Cairo

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with episode 8, Cairo. Kevin is losing his mind, Laurie is taking charge, Jill has had enough and Patti...

Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marie Antoinette is the next movie in the Sofia Coppola rewatch with Ben Ellwood and Hammo also reviews volume 2 of Something is Killing the Children ...

The Leftovers - Solace for Tired Feet

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his deep dive into series 1 of The Leftovers, this time focusing on episode 7 "Solace for Tired Feet". Aggressive dogs in post boxes,...

AJ Lamarque and Garth Jones - Pass the Amyl

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AJ Lamarque is one of the rising stars in the Sydney comedy scene and makes his Big Squid debut in this episode. Also Hammo's old pal Garth Jones lau...

The Leftovers - Guest

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new mini-episode of Big Squid has Hammo continue his re-watch of The Leftovers. This podcast focuses on Hammo's favourite character Nora Durst, pla...

Dave Anthony and Rachael Millanta

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Dave Anthony takes time out from hosting his brilliant podcast The Dollop to talk about the state of the world and why it is important to kno...

The Leftovers - Gladys and guest Alexei Toliopoulos

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo goes deep into a confronting episode of The Leftovers and then welcomes his first guest on this series, the always delightful co-host of Total R...

Alice Fraser and WandaVision Finale with Rove

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Alice Fraser returns to the podcast to school Hammo in the world of romance novels and their genre ticks and twists. Rove McManus also dives...

The Leftovers - BJ and the AC

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers in this mini podcast as Kevin Garvey goes searching for the missing baby Jesus doll, Tommy waits for a s...

Comedian Oliver Twist, XX-A Novel Graphic and WandaVision

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hammo catches up with Rwandan comedian Oliver Twist before his one-person show opens at the Griffin Theatre, Rove drops in to discuss the penultimate ...

The Leftovers - Two Boats and a Helicopter

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new mini-episode sees Hammo continue his re-watch of The Leftovers with the third episode of season 1: Two Boats and a Helicopter. Hosted on Acast...

Lost in Translation and WandaVision

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Ellwood returns to Big Squid for part 2 in their Sofia Coppola re-watch with Lost in Translation. Rove also returns to unpack episode 7 of WandaV...