The Justin Hamilton Podcast
Episodes
The Leftovers - Penguin One, Us Zero
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo goes solo again for this mini-episode of Big Squid. In this podcast Hammo digs into episode 2 of The Leftovers as he re-watches his favourite T...
WandaVision with Rove, The Nest, Dr Who thoughts with Rachael Millanta
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rove McManus returns to talk about episode 6 of Marvel's WandaVision, Rachael Millanta makes her 2021 debut discussing which aliens the Doctor has had...
The Leftovers Pilot
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo goes solo for this episode as he begins his re-watch of the incredible HBO series The Leftovers. These mini-episodes will be appearing througho...
Ange Lavoipierre, WandaVision with Rove McManus and Another Round
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and ABC journalist Ange Lavoipierre makes her Big Squid debut in a talk that begins with Yacht Rock and ends with frozen curses. Rove McManu...
The Virgin Suicides, WandaVision and Something is Killing the Children
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Virgin Suicides is the first movie in the Sofia Coppola movie watch with comedian Ben Ellwood, and Hammo also talks about episode 4 of WandaVision...
Soul and WandaVision
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by comedian Ben Ellwood to kick off season 4 to discuss the new Pixar movie Soul. Hammo also shares his thoughts on the first three e...
Big Squid Live: fauXmas 2020!
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final Big Squid podcast for season 3 and for 2020. Hammo has some one-on-one time with you to begin the podcast and then it is on to the liv...
Tenet, Under-Earth and Spin Off
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final Christopher Nolan re-watch as Hammo and comedian Ben Ellwood go deep into Tenet and find a number of surprises. Hammo also catches up ...
Babyteeth with Eliza Scanlen, Cal Wilson and Toby Hemingway
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A big episode of Big Squid with Cal Wilson returning with her segment My Proud-full Shame, author Toby B Hemingway talking about his new collection of...
Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Elvis Costello's Hey Clockface
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo teams up with comedian Ben Ellwood to discuss the Christopher Nolan classic "Dunkirk". Hammo also goes solo to share his review of the new Elv...
Alex Jae's Guide to Good Dude Cinema and WE3
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Alex Jae, co-host of the podcast Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema, joins Hammo to reveal the movies that not only took her by surprise but she als...
Christopher Nolan's Interstellar
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big one! Hammo and his pal comedian Ben Ellwood continue their Christopher Nolan rewatch with Interstellar. From the relationship between ...
Tom Gleeson and Rachael Millanta
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by award winning comedian Tom Glesson to discuss the classic Australian movie The Year of Living Dangerously, directed by Peter Weir a...
Gareth Reynolds, Mr Bungle and Oeuvre Cheever
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and co-host of The Dollop and Point vs Point podcast Gareth Reynolds checks in from America the day after the US election. There's also plen...
Charlie Pickering: US Election and Yacht Rock
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo's good friend comedian Charlie Pickering makes his Big Squid debut to talk about the two things he loves more than anything: the US election an...
The Dark Knight Rises with Ben Ellwood
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Ben Ellwood is back to help Hammo continue their Christopher Nolan re-watch as they dissect The Dark Knight Rises. Also Hammo announces the ...
Cal Wilson and Dave Thornton
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by two of his close comedy friends for this episode. Cal Wilson returns with her segment My Prideful Shame and Dave Thornton drops by...
Inception and Rachael Millanta's Spin Off
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by two guests this week with comedian Rachal Millanta checking in from Canada with her new segment Spin Off, and Ben Ellwood returns t...
Big Squid Live!
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at Giant Dwarf in Surry Hills, Hammo brings his podcast to the stage in front of a live audience with a wide range of guests including a...
Josh Earl, Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Pulp Review
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and host of the "Don't You Know Who I Am?" podcast Josh Earl joins Hammo to chat music and share a track entitled, "The Wedding Song". Hammo...
The Dark Knight, Ben Ellwood and Rachael Millanta
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ellwood returns to continue the Christopher Nolan re-watch with their thoughts on The Dark Knight. Rachael Millanta checks in from Canada wit...
Singer/songwriter Georgia Mooney and The Notebook Trilogy
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by Georgia Mooney, the singer/songwriter known for her work with the band All Our Exes Live in Texas and her own solo productions. Geo...
The Prestige, David Bowie's Something in the Air and Rebecca Melrose
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their Christopher Nolan re-watch with some conflicting opinions about The Prestige. Comedian Rebecca Melrose makes her...
Cal Wilson, Dave Thornton and Rachael Millanta
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo opens the latest podcast with his tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman before being joined by comedian Dave Thornton to discuss the latest news in ...
Tenet, The Batman Trailer and Batman Begins
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo gives us two Tenet reviews, a spoiler free version at the beginning and one with a few spoilers towards the end. He's also joined by B105's Sta...
Trace Podcast Host Rachael Brown and Christopher Nolan's Insomnia
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brilliant Australian journalist Rachael Brown swings by for a chat about her podcast Trace. Rachael talks to Hammo about what inspired the award winn...
NBA, The Flintstones and HBO Watchmen's Emmy Nominations
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Dave Thornton is a guest on the podcast for the first time as he discusses the world of the NBA existing in the bubble in Disney World and wh...
Memento and Polly Platt
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ellwood returns to help Hammo continues the conversation on the movies of Christopher Nolan. In this episode they discuss Nolan's break through h...
The King of Staten Island, The Last Dance, My Proudest Shame and Bryan Ferry
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode three demands we have three guests beginning with old pal Lehmo talking about the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, comedian Cal Wils...
Christopher Nolan's Following, The Bureau and the latest in comics
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back two of our favourite people from the first season of Big Squid. Siobhan Coombs is talking all things comics while Ben Ellwood helps la...
Waves, My Brilliant Friend and love for John Cazale
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 kicks off with a brand new format. This episode Hammo gives a gushing review for the first two seasons of HBO's My Brilliant Friend. Then T...
Big Squid Season 2 I Can't Give Everything Away
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode for season 2 and Hammo finishes with I Can't Give Everything Away, the final song on David Bowie's Blackstar. Apart from delvi...
Big Squid Season 2 Dollar Days
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the penultimate episode for season 2 as Hammo looks at the song Dollar Days on David Bowie's Blackstar. What at first appears to be a lush ballad...
Big Squid Season 2 Girl Loves Me
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo continues his exploration of the final David Bowie album Blackstar as he takes a close look at track 5 from the album, "Girl Loves Me". This ep...
Big Squid Season 2 Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There were two versions of David Bowie's song Sue (Or in a Season of Crime) recorded and in this episode of Big Squid, Hammo looks at the differences ...
Big Squid Season 2 Lazarus
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Big Squid, Hammo looks at the song Lazarus from David Bowie's final album. This song was not only the third track but also t...
Big Squid Season 2 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo continues his solo journey into the final David Bowie album Blackstar, this time delving into track 2 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore. This episode ...
Big Squid Season 2: Blackstar
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo goes solo this season as he digs into David Bowie's final album Blackstar. This episode is a deep dive into the titular track as he examines the...
Big Squid Season 2: Blackstar Teaser
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big Squid returns with host Justin Hamilton delving into the seven songs that make up David Bowie's final album, Blackstar. Here's a taste of what you...
Episode 21 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 12
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Big Squid finale for season 1 as Hammo delves into the final chapter of the Watchmen graphic novel and what he's learned from his latest re-r...
Episode 20 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 11
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The brilliant Richard Fidler returns to aid Hammo in his quest to understand all the finer details in chapter 11 of the Watchmen graphic novel. Is th...
Episode 19 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 10
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ellwood makes his final appearance for season one of Big Squid as he helps Hammo dive into chapter 10 of the Watchmen graphic novel. Together the...
Episode 18 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 9
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo is joined by regular guest Ben Ellwood to discuss chapter 9 of the Watchmen graphic novel. In this podcast, Ben and Hammo discuss the fatalism ...
Episode 17 - HBO Watchmen Series Episode 9
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a massive podcast for the finale of the HBO series Watchmen. Hammo is joined by Rove McManus and Ben Ellwood as collectively they go full horses...
Episode 16 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 8
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Coombs returns to help Hammo discuss chapter 8 of the Watchmen graphic novel. From Sally flicking through her copy of a Tijuana Bible to Rors...
Episode 15 - HBO Watchmen Series Episode 8
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big podcast for a big episode as Hammo and returning guests Alexei Toliopolous and Rove McManus discuss the ins and outs, the backwards and for...
Episode 14 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 7
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo plays pick up with Wayne Hunt, the co-host of the Courtside podcast and together they run a two man weave through chapter 7 of the Watchmen grap...
Episode 13 - HBO Watchmen Series Episode 7
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo presents this podcast solo as he delves into the mind blowing seventh episode of HBO's Watchmen series. In this episode Hammo discusses why the...
Episode 12 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 6
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Ben Ellwood is back and this time he teams up with Hammo to break down and discuss chapter six of the Watchmen graphic novel. In this podcas...
Episode 11 - HBO Watchmen Episode 6
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and radio broadcaster Stav Davidson joins Hammo in Brisbane to talk about the extraordinary sixth episode of the Watchmen TV series. Stav and...
Episode 10 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 5
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rove McManus partners with Hammo to help him break down chapter 5 of the Watchmen graphic novel. This episode reflects on the use of reflections, tak...
Episode 9 - HBO Watchmen Episode 5
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a brand new triple play for episode 5 of HBO's stellar new series Watchmen as Hammo is joined by his pals Alexei and Ben for what might be their ...
Episode 8 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 4
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC's very own Richard Fidler joins Hammo to recap chapter four of the Watchmen graphic novel. Together they discuss their recollections of the 80...
Episode 7 - HBO Watchmen Episode 4
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big team-up addition of Big Squid as Hammo welcomes Alexei Toliopolous and Ben Ellwood to the podcast to recap the fourth episode of HBO's Watc...
Episode 6 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 3
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Coombs is back and together they discuss chapter three of the original graphic novel. There's a chat about their relationship to The Black Fr...
Episode 5 -HBO Watchmen Episode 3
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode Hammo and Total Reboot Podcast host Alexei Toliopoulos dig into episode three of HBO's cracking new series, Watchmen. This podc...
Episode 4 - Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 2
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hammo's good friend Alexei Toliopolous from the Total Reboot Podcast returns to discuss chapter 2 of the Watchmen graphic novel. There's a deep dive ...
Episode 3 - HBO Watchmen Part 2
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode Hammo pals about with his close friend, comedian and co-host of the Oink Time Podcast, Ben Ellwood. In discussing episode 2 of ...
Episode 2: Watchmen Graphic Novel Chapter 1
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Hammo teams up with Siobhan Coombs, the co-host of the Serious Issues Podcast so the dynamic duo can unpack the opening chapter to ...
Episode 1: HBO Watchmen Part 1
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Hammo is joined by Alexei Toliopolous from the Total Reboot podcast and together they recap the pilot episode of the new HBO series...
Episode 0: Teaser
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the world of Big Squid. In this tasty teaser, comedian Justin Hamilton gives you insight into what you can expect from his new series. Warn...