The Hammerbarn Project

Today is one big reference show. Our old faves such as Indiana Jones and Jim Henson are joined by the likes of Back to the Future and even The Dude. It's a wonder we managed to talk about Bluey at all! What is a lot of bats called? A flock? A herd? A flying fist of justice? (How the heck we did not make a Batman joke, I'll never know.) We also acknowledge Pop-Up-Croc, another of Brendans amazingly...

We can announce, by royal decree, this episode contains a ridiculous intro for a pretty lame milestone. But boy do we lean into it! It’s Market time kids – and there’s so much to see and do!  WATCH as we attempt to dance like Indy’s Mum around the topic of a potentially fictional character. GASP as secrets to a funny joke are revealed (Hint: It’s poop). PUZZLE as Brendan goes in-depth on Dutch foo...

Today it’s a very special episode: the first in our series of Crossover/Crossbreed shows! And who better to share our love of the Australian show Bluey with than two Americans. Say G’day to Greg and Mike of the 2 Bandits Watching Bluey podcast! But listener beware – we delve into uncharted territory at the Bandits request: We talk about the first episode of Season 3 : Bedroom! While we try to danc...

Today folks, it’s one of our most requested episodes. Say it with me now fellas: DUCK CAKE! Annoyingly, at the time of recording, we had to do the Zoom thing because The Man said so. But it’s ok – our tails are still wagging! Marty even got to attend a Cake conference – for real life! So that makes him qualified to answer the question: Is it really the hardest of all cakes? And is your kitchen eve...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Hammerbarn-ing to remind you all that Season 3 is almost upon us! 

Today on the show its something we’ve never done before – an Indiana Jones reference! I know right, I didn’t believe it either. What are the chances? And what are the chances of Franks parenting style being called out HARD by Uncle Stripe? Brendan confesses that he is friends with jerks (hey man – I’m sitting right here!) all while attempting to follow the rules of the Library. There’s some debate...

Today on the show, it’s The Weekend and we couldn’t be happier! Or more random… It’s a mixed bag alright featuring our fave four pups and a host of extras including, but not limited too: Magic Statues (I’ve been down that road before), Cute Diggers (beep beep beep), Sushi Dolls (Aww it fell over), Patriotic power points (240 Volts baby!), Cricket Chat (Got I’m yes!) and some Progressive Rock class...

It’s a big big show for a fan-fave episode so we thought we’d double the trouble with two members of the Allan household: Introducing Frank’s amazing wife, Ali! We find out her Bluey origin – which seemed to have quite the influence on this very show! But has this shifted the paradigm of the boys: Is Frank now the brunt the jokes? Along the way, we Hug a Sloth, learn about Pen Dragons, the occupat...

It’s been a long time between drinks, but trust us, it’s worth it. Our longest episode ever, and our most emotional one by far. We cover the newest episode of Bluey but also, a recap on two very different Fathers Days from Marty and Frank. But have all Bluey fans around the world even seen it? #Controversy Brenny’s craft skills come to the fore. Sorta… But this leads us to another Australian stapl...

Today on the show, it starts with a bad idea. But, you're used to that by now, right? Welcome to the Shadowlands! The game you KNOW you've played for real life. We go a bit retro in our gaming references all while comparing Aussie and English weather conditions. And did Frank MISS a cricket reference? TWICE? Oh and we invented Bluey the computer game guys. Secret level and concept art included. Ke...

It's a very 90s beginning to this episodes centered around a very 80s food shop. But are the prices 1970s or 2010? Can you successfully enjoy Bluey with only 3 characters? Along the way, we discover Bandit and his vice, Bingo and her existential questions, Marty and a plot to make him say big(ger) words, a Bluey-themed bus tour and even how two words can say a multitude of things. I'm hungry. 

WARNING: This episode features way too sound effects, more puns than usual and a 100% increase in Arnie impressions. Other features include: not 1, not 2 but THREE of the most knowledgeable nieces/nephews you will ever hear from. Adorable +10! Intense Debate: Who is Bluey’s greatest classmate? Why DID we have to wear those silly hats at school? Action +11!  How can a stump become a metaphor? Or di...

Today on the show, it's all about HOW parents talk to their kids. And it's got nothing to do with Bandit. But maybe, Tim Allen. Marty damn near loses his mind at the design deep-cuts of the Dalmatian household. And then Brendan goes on a Greek-inspired language rant. And Frank, well Frank just eats glue. Along the way we invent some new Bluey merch and make Brendan cry multiple times. So here's to...

Hello Dr. Marty! That’s right, our fave Sydney-sider is still with us as we tackle our first ep featuring the cast of Blueys friends. It’s tough to top the fab four but who ranks among our favourite? Rusty, Indy, Snickers – Calypso? It’s a tale of two erm, tales involving everything from Magic Circles, pedagogy, un-finished sentances and even Jim Henson. The show even manages to clean up an old-ti...

It’s a special day on the show – as the man, the myth, the legendary Mighty Mighty Marty has joined us in person! And what better episode to talk to than the one that spawned the shows name. What begins as competitive neighbours takes us to unexpected places including the Matrix, Husbands copping it, Fancy Names and employees who are dead inside. Did Frank get another characters name wrong? What d...

Today on The Hammerbarn Project, it’s one of those eps that makes everyone go “Awwww”. You’d be forgiven for not catching everything in this ep cause it is brimming with amazing moments. We go full circle from 2001 Sci-Fi, the tale of evolution and the circle of life. Reminder: THIS IS A KIDS SHOW! Along the way we cover our own flat-pack building experiences and learn a little more about Marty an...

Today on the Hammerbarn Project, the lads venture into a typically female-dominated space as we tell the birthing process through the eyes of Bandit. Ok so technically, Arnie did it first in Junior, but which line had us crying with laughter? (There are multiple answers to this question) We also address previous controversy around the name of Lucky’s Dad. All the while Chilli rolls up the newspape...

Today on The Hammerbarn Project, the lads follow up on last week with the inevitable Grannies sequel. Like all good sequels, there’s a bit of fun, a bit of randomness and – it’s on wheels. There’s slide construction, unsolicited first aid suggestions we do NOT recommend, squares vs circles and even more spin-off shows. We even have proof that the Australian Government is recommending Bluey! Wait,...

This week on the Hammerbarn Project, the lads get to one of the most memorable episodes that everyone can relate to – those cheeky Grannies! With everything from selective hearing, cheeky winks to camera, and a funny word, these oldies are set to rock your world and cause a ruckus! Were you and your friends as funny at that age? How often do the Heelers clean their oven? Chilli investigates. And w...

This week on the Hammerbarn Project, Brendan butchers our intro BUT – we finally get to workshop one of those awesome puns and create a new one! Which shows that perseverance pays off… (pun!) Which one of us is most likely to drink off the floor? As we build our podcast world, so does Bluey enter the world of world-building. In the form of a backpack. But is there conflict a brewing – when is a ch...

Today on The Hammerbarn Project, the lads subvert expectations and jump ahead to review not episode 3, but where-ever the road takes us. There's a lot of favourite things in here, including Marty's love/study of video games, Brendan's love of Jaguars (the cars, not the cats) and Frank's love of Bandit and their shared disdain for anything else on the road. So please fasten your seatbelts and keep...

We're back for our first official ep review and where better to start than the 7mins that started it all! Brendan unleashes some puns that vary in their success. Does the Xylophone actually have magic powers? Despite looking like a Bandit-episode, which character outshines him? And does the phrase Ding Dong translate internationally? Who didn't do their research? 

Welcome to our little DIY project! We're a couple of likely lads who share a passion for the best cartoon in the world - Bluey! So join us on this quest as we explore the animated world of this ABC "kids show" and prove it has much much more to offer! Exhibit A: The Intro to Bluey! How can we talk for 20mins about a 1min intro? Find out!