

The Justin Hamilton Podcast
Justin Hamilton
Award winning comedian Justin Hamilton loves to love movies, TV shows, music and all things pop culture. Join Hammo and his guests as they dig into what they love, why they love it, and hopefully you'll love too. Formerly known as the Big Squid podcast with Justin Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 2, 2020 • 1h 33min
Cal Wilson, Dave Thornton and Rachael Millanta
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2020 • 2h 19min
Tenet, The Batman Trailer and Batman Begins
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 information.

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 42min
Trace Podcast Host Rachael Brown and Christopher Nolan's Insomnia
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 Cheever and his brilliant short story The Swimmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2020 • 1h 23min
NBA, The Flintstones and HBO Watchmen's Emmy Nominations
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's two volume graphic novel that updates The Flintstones. The podcast finishes with Hammo's thoughts on the Watchmen Emmy nominations and shares a snippet of an older chat with Alexei Toliopoulos about the first episode of the HBO series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 36min
Memento and Polly Platt
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 information.

Jul 29, 2020 • 1h 53min
The King of Staten Island, The Last Dance, My Proudest Shame and Bryan Ferry
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2020 • 2h 5min
Christopher Nolan's Following, The Bureau and the latest in comics
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 more information.

Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 18min
Waves, My Brilliant Friend and love for John Cazale
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 also the memories that bring us a sense of shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2020 • 21min
Big Squid Season 2 I Can't Give Everything Away
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 delving into the last track on the album, Hammo brings his personal story to a close, one that began in 1983 in Adelaide and finds closure in Brixton in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2020 • 15min
Big Squid Season 2 Dollar Days
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 slowly reveals a fiery heart. Hammo also reveals his reaction to when Bowie made his sudden reappearance with the song "Where Are We Now?" back in 2013. Warning: there's a lot of weepy talk in this one. This episode is not for the macho or the easily weepy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.