
The Big Jim Show
The Big Jim Show is hosted by Jim Hamilton, a retired professional rugby player and former Scotland international. Known for his towering presence on the field, Jim brings his charisma and unique perspective to interviews with top personalities in sports, particularly rugby, as well as figures from the entertainment world.
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 21min
Sam Warburton: Early retirement, Olympic rowing times & the current state of Wales rugby
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton checks in with The Big Jim Show to talk about his decision to retire at the age of 29, the violence and physicality needed to play at the top level and, of course, the state of rugby in Wales at the moment. Watch the full video episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 2024 • 52min
Freddie Burns: Loosening the Straps, Japanese Vending Machines, and England's Narrow Loss
Freddie Burns returns to The Big Jim Show to update us on the weird and wonderful lifestyle out in Japan. We loosen the straps with our new format, as we play F***ING LEGEND, talk about recent ongoings inside and outside the world of rugby, as well as discussing super Saturday in the final weekend of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 42min
Justin Marshall: Jersey swapping, the true meaning of the Haka, and is the All Blacks brand fading?
All Blacks legend Justin Marshall joins The Big Jim Show to discuss the current All Blacks team, the true meaning and origin of the Haka and the one time he had reservations about swapping his iconic black jersey. Watch the full video podcast over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 60min
Cadan Murley: Club vs Country, Life at Quins and England's Bright Future
Harlequins' Cadan Murley joins The Big Jim Show to talk about the differences in playing club and international rugby, what life is currently like at Quins and is the future looking bright for the young and upcoming England players? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2024 • 30min
Handre Pollard: Chasing dreams, Clutch Kicks and a Team like no other.
Handre Pollard is a double World Cup winner. He talks through that moment in the World Cup semi final that had the rugby world on the edge of its seat, and the mindset of the unstoppable springbok team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 54min
Bernard Jackman & Stuart Hogg: Early retirement, middle men drama and the try that never was
On this episode. Big Jim, Stuart Hogg and Bernard Jackman give a deep dive on the first 2 week of the 6 Nations. They discuss the Try that never was, some insight on France’s demise and England’s need to revert to type to beat Scotland. They also question Stuart’s Hogg early retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 47min
Hamish Watson: Fight for the gain line, red vs blue and uncomfortable conversation’s
Fellow Scotland international, Hamish Watson joins The Big Jim Show. We touch on Hamish's impressive career, the iconic mullet, discuss the modern day effects of trial by social media, and what is Finn Russell like as captain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 41min
Ben Youngs and George Kruis: Wales’ free swing, business and podcasts and loose Dickie Birds
Ben Youngs & George Kruis are two, England Rugby legends. They join the Big Jim Show as we discuss what life after rugby can bring, with Ben's appetite to grow the game through the media with his new podcast, for the love of rugby. George's passion for business with his supplement company, Four Five and who will be crowned six nations champions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2024 • 54min
Siya Kolisi: Winning the World Cup in 2023 was bigger than 2019
Siya Kolisi, double World Cup winning Springbok captain, discusses his first chance given by Rassie Erasmus, his impact on rugby and South Africa, political involvement, recent move to Paris, prospect of Owen Farrell joining him, and how his second World Cup triumph was bigger.

Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 6min
Return of the Mack: Christmas Cheer, World Cup heartache & Wallaby woes
Connacht & Ireland winger Mack Hansen is back on the show to discuss the differences between an Irish and Australian Christmas, his plans for the festive period, Ireland's World Cup heartache, how they pick themselves up and go again, RG Snyman's controversial move to Leinster, whether he'd play at the Olympics, the mess Australian rugby is in, who might be their next head coach and much more...EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bigjimTry it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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