The Justin Hamilton Podcast

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 live show recorded at Giant Dwarf on Dec 13. Guests include Rove McManus, Cal Wilson, Richard Fidler, Georgia Mooney, Ben Ellwood, Alice Fraser and Alex Jae. This is the only way to celebrate Christmas Big Squid style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

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 with Rachael Millanta for her final Spin-Off segment for 2020 and Hammo reviews Australian cartoonist Chris Gooch's wonderful new graphic novel Under-Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 short stories, "We Just Weren't Animal People", and Hammo talks about the Australian movie Babyteeth squeezing in a quick chat with the star of the movie Eliza Scanlen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Elvis Costello album "Hey Clockface". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 also ended up loving. Hammo also shares his thoughts on one of his favourite graphic novels WE3 with a tasty cameo by Ben Ellwood. And right at the end a tribute to comedian Dave Jory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a big one! Hammo and his pal comedian Ben Ellwood continue their Christopher Nolan rewatch with Interstellar. From the relationship between Cooper and Murph to the concept of time as a dimension you could visit to our current real world situation and the future we face, this podcast has it all. And someone reveals that it is their favourite Nolan movie. We'll let you guess which one. (It's...

Hammo is joined by award winning comedian Tom Glesson to discuss the classic Australian movie The Year of Living Dangerously, directed by Peter Weir and starring Sigourney Weaver, Linda Hunt and Mel Gibson. Then Hammo checks in with comedian Rachael Millanta for her segment Spin Off where she discusses how Canada is reacting to the US Election and her love of Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" album. Hoste...

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 plenty of talk about finding love in gaol, a new Adam Sandler movie and updates on his cat Jose. Hammo also reviews the live Mr Bungle concert of their new/old album The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny and debuts his new segment Oeuvre Cheever where he c...

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 and Yacht Rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 inaugural winner of his new competition, "Win Stuff Off My Desk". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to discuss the end of the NBA season and the ramifications of the Bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to help dissect Christopher Nolan's Inception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 author and ABC Conversations host Richard Fidler discussing his new book, The Golden Maze. Georgia Mooney sings one of her favourite Joni Mitchell songs. Bec De Unamuno discusses her impro career and then Bec Melrose joins her for a game onstage. Ben...

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 also finds time to review Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' latest graphic novel, "Pulp" and continue his new love affair with the works of John Cheever, specifically "The Enormous Radio". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Ellwood returns to continue the Christopher Nolan re-watch with their thoughts on The Dark Knight. Rachael Millanta checks in from Canada with her segment Spin Off. Hammo also shares his thoughts on Watchmen winning 11 Emmy Awards and the end to season 2 of Trace: The Informer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Georgia not only discusses her craft but shares a song from the band and reveals what happened when she was diagnosed with Covid earlier in the year. Hammo also reviews Agota Kristof's The Notebook Trilogy, a book he picked up on a whim and read in a fe...

Hammo and Ben Ellwood continue their Christopher Nolan re-watch with some conflicting opinions about The Prestige. Comedian Rebecca Melrose makes her Big Squid debut to share her secret hobby and Hammo goes solo to review the new live David Bowie album, "Something in the Air". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the NBA. Then comedian Rachael Millanta calls in from Canada to share what it is like to be in lockdown in another country. Then finishing off the show in style is comedian Cal Wilson who returns to discuss a listener's moments of pride and shame. Ho...

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 Stav Davidson to discuss the trailer for Robert Pattinson's The Batman and Tenet, while regular guest Ben Ellwood catapults in to talk about Batman Begins. It is Nerd World City Limits all the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Brilliant Australian journalist Rachael Brown swings by for a chat about her podcast Trace. Rachael talks to Hammo about what inspired the award winning debut season and why she decided to focus on lawyer Nicola Gobbo for the new series. Then Ben Ellwood returns to discuss the lost Christopher Nolan classic, Insomnia. Hammo even finds time to throw in some thoughts about American author John Cheev...

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 what he's doing to survive lockdown during a pandemic. Siobhan Coombs returns to talk about the current controversy in the comic book world as well as sharing some new recommendations for us. Hammo then gives us a review of Mark Russell and Steve Pugh'...

Ben Ellwood returns to help Hammo continues the conversation on the movies of Christopher Nolan. In this episode they discuss Nolan's break through hit Memento. Also Hammo talks to you about one of his favourite podcasts, "You Must Remember This" by Karina Longworth and specifically their latest season that covered the life and career of Polly Platt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Episode three demands we have three guests beginning with old pal Lehmo talking about the Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, comedian Cal Wilson returning with her segment My Proudest Shame and Total Reboot's Alexei Toliopolous swings by to discuss the new Judd Apatow movie, The King of Staten Island. Hammo also finds time to share his latest musical obsession that dates back to 1973. Host...

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 launch a new segment that will cover all of the Christopher Nolan movies starting with his short Doodlebug and first film Following. Hammo also finds time to share his love for the French TV series The Bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

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 Total Reboot's Alexei Toliopolous swings by to rave about the actor John Cazale and then discuss the new movie Waves. Finally comedian and all-round winner Cal Wilson debuts her brand new segment that shines a light on the moments we take pride in but a...