The Justin Hamilton Podcast

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 potential meaning of Ormen, why this song was thought by some to be about ISIS and how the title can represent a myriad amount of ideas. Also the return of your favourite segments from season one including Squid Bits, I Spend Too Much Time Alone and...

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 can come to expect in season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-reading of this seminal work. Then Hammo is joined by his Mum to discuss the series that captivated both of them. You'll also learn the secret origin of why Little Hammo was allowed to read comics in the first place. Warning: it comes down to cheekbon...

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 the legend of Alexander the Great a true representation of the man? Is Veidt learning the correct lessons from the big A or is he just very good at creating a narrative that suits him? Just what is the Gordian Knot and how was it solved? Is super intell...

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 they discuss whether superheroes are equipped to deal with real world issues, did psychiatrist Malcolm Long have a positive effect on Walter Kovacs, and most importantly, would you buy the Watchmen action figures? All the important questions are answered...

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 that appears to exist at the heart of the story, they wonder why some critics would find Laurie to be a whiny character, and one of the guys confesses that when they were a teenager, they tried to impress a girl with Dr Manhattan's speech at the end o...

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 horseshoe on wondering how this series differs from the graphic novel, did certain characters make the correct decisions and what did the story have to tell us about healing as people and as a society. All this and Squid Bits, Mum Facts, Alexei Facts and on...

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 Rorschach's ability to take out his enemies with extreme prejudice to the final fight for the original Nite-Owl, there's a lot going on as the story makes its way towards the finale. All this plus two servings of Squid Bits. Yum! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

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 forwards, the ups and downs of this story as we see how Jon experiences life as Doctor Manhattan. From the peculiar romance between Angela and Jon to whether Sister Night is the unwitting hand that sets this all in motion to the importance of the bar th...

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 graphic novel. From masks and glasses hiding the face of the real person to needing a bit of cosplay to get those sexy times rolling, this is the episode that grooves along to Billie Holiday's "You're My Thrill" as the graphic novel passes the half way p...

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 Sister Night video reveals the importance of diversity in popular culture, the difference between the metaphoric and literal elephant in the room, he bangs on about why Superman is actually more relevant today than ever before and he does his best to...

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 podcast they discuss why Rorschach was viewed as the break out character by some fans, why the mask being the real face is such an attractive trope in superhero comics and what responsibility does a writer have to people in the real world. All this and some...

Comedian and radio broadcaster Stav Davidson joins Hammo in Brisbane to talk about the extraordinary sixth episode of the Watchmen TV series. Stav and Hammo discuss the secret life of Hooded Justice, cultural appropriation in the superhero world and compare the dangers of nostalgia, from the metaphoric to the literal. All this plus your favourite segments including some Mum Facts on steroids. Prep...

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, takes a swim with the Black Freighter and wonders what the future holds for Alan Moore as a possible fictional character in other people's work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 favourite episode yet...well, at least until episode 6 is released. In this podcast, Hammo and friends wonder if Wade was protecting Angela after he'd learned terrible truths, which characters might be secretly working together and what is happening...

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 80s and the fear of a pending nuclear war, Dr Manhattan's conception of time and if this makes him a god, whether the world of Watchmen is deterministic and listen to Hammo desperately attempt to keep up with the intellectual power of Fidler. Warning:...

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 Watchmen. They discuss the brand new spin on Superman's origin story, Veidt's late night fishing for underwater babies, they delve into how trauma and memories mould you into the people you are today and wonder just what is going on with Lube Man. Warnin...

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 Freighter comic within the comic, our first time spent with Bernard and Bernard and how Siobhan would really feel if her partner could splinter himself into many versions of himself, just like Dr Manhattan did for Laurie. Warning: there are adult themes...

In this latest episode Hammo and Total Reboot Podcast host Alexei Toliopoulos dig into episode three of HBO's cracking new series, Watchmen. This podcast has it all ranging from the reveal of Adrian Veidt and where he's currently trapped, the significance of Laurie Blake's joke, just who Agent Petey is and what the heck is a Peteypedia, and just how many metaphors can a blue vibrating penis really...

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 on the complex character of The Comedian, they reveal the panel that gives away the plan of the secret villain and they're both amazed at just how bonkers you have to be to hide in a fridge just to scare the pants off your over-the-hill enemy. Like th...

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 HBO's Watchmen, they delve into the possible long term effect of German propaganda in World War One and discuss the tv show within the tv show, American Hero Story, and what its function is in this superhero tale. Not only that but Hammo shares a theo...

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 the acclaimed Watchmen graphic novel. Together they explore the complexity of The Comedian, examine the realism of the violence, discuss the inspiration for the character Rorschach and wander on a tangent about Dick Grayson's bum and the cake it insp...

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 Watchmen. In this podcast they break down why the story begins in 1921, who the Seventh Kalvary appear to be, why the police are wearing masks and what the raining squid could possibly mean. Enjoy as your hosts enter the ominous, strange and da...

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. Warning: will contain a lot of Watchmen talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.