

The Hammerbarn Project
Frank, Brendan, Marty
We're just three blokes talking about the amazing Australian animation Bluey. Wackadoo!
Episodes
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Sep 13, 2022 • 32min
Lions and Tigers and Bears PA-DOING! (Typewriter)
It’s one of those reference filled episode – both for Bluey and us! Singing intros are back so you know it’s gonna be one hell of an adventure. There’s self-actualization, treasure chests, bridge trolls and so much more. Along the road we meet another of Brendan’s knowledgeable nibblings who goes into a LOT of detail, but the payoff is incredible. There’s some real nerd talk to be found as we investigate the history of Qwerty, pedagogy and the far side of Marty’s brain… Plus Terriers. FOR SCOTLAND!

Aug 29, 2022 • 29min
There's Someone I'd Like You to Meet... (Calypso)
Invading or Protecting? That's the real question here. There's also questions around our ability to recall how we run our own show, combined with a mixture of Megan’s, yet more gushing about Rusty and just one more Jim Henson reference (I can’t guarantee it will be the last!). But before all that, let’s get zen with the master Cat-herder who teaches us more than we can possibly know. Is Frank a terrible landlord? Oh and we pick on Marty a fair bit. For Scotland!

Aug 15, 2022 • 34min
'Allo Bluey (Camping)
It’s another of those (many) Bluey episodes with an emotional punch that regularly floors you (and us). Along the way, we discuss language barriers, long lost loves, international dubs, time scales, Japanese Garden theory, sleepy pee-faces, game-show music and oh yeah – Camping. Did we invent an anti-dote to the Rolled Up Newspaper? Is this the best flash-forward in Bluey? Who’s cutting onions?

Aug 4, 2022 • 41min
CrossBreed #2 (Pt2): It's Gotta Be Done, Again!
We’re back – they’re back – Everyone’s back! Your two fave Bluey podcasts and podcasters are still talking so we hope you’re still listening! There’s a bevy of topics from Mary and Kates origins story, do we remember parenting life pre-Bluey, for-real-life quotes used in real-life and maybe even a possible show rename for the Ladies? And what about the early names of our show? And the big one: who is our favourite character?? Hooray for crossovers! Our sincere thanks to Mary and Kate for this amazingly good time! Find the ladies on all the socials @blueypodast (Twitter) @blueypod (Insta/FB)

Jul 28, 2022 • 38min
CrossBreed #2 (Pt1): The Bluey Album with Gotta Be Done!
Yes folks - it finally happened. We are blessed with the opportunity to talk to the original, legendary Bluey podcasters Mary and Kate from the Gotta Be Done show! And what better topic to talk about than the award winning Bluey Album! Prepare yourself for more voices than normal, Peter Combe references, Cool Uncles, Show Origins, favourite tracks (if that's even possible!) AND a live guitar performance by Brendan! Not enough for you - well you're in luck, cause this is only HALF our amazing chat - Part 2 coming soon! If you haven't already, find the girls on all the socials @blueypodast (Twitter) @blueypod (Insta/FB)

Jul 25, 2022 • 32min
BIRDIE KITE! (Pass the Parcel)
Today we join our good friend Pat and reminisce of a simpler time, when squids were squids, the air guitar was king, and the rules were the rules. There's kids birthday montages, mysterious middle names, some cool presents and a pretty big flag as to why Brendan isn't married! In amongst it all, is a dual lesson of learning how to lose, and learning to change with the times. Wait for it...

Jul 11, 2022 • 35min
Mrs Heeler, I Dunno About This! (Asparagus)
Ali is back! Marty is here! It’s all happening! And in yet another musical intro, Brendan reveals yet another family connection. Do kids really love being eaten by animals? CAN kids learn manners? Can we name all the animals in this ep AND which is your favourite? Can you sing games? And not to Mans-Best-Friends-Plain it, but Frank has a new toy and the jury is split on how good it is… All in all – it’s a good time.

Jun 26, 2022 • 34min
Hold on to your Strawberries (Explorers)
Hooray for special guests – it’s Ali! But no, not the other Ali we know, this is Frank’s Ali – yes there are two of them! We dive into Season 3 featuring Ali’s personal favourite character – and it’s probably not who you expect. Joining us on this all-wheel-drive journey are Frank’s terrible sense of direction, weird road names, that old-timey-radio voice, Never Eat Soggy Weetbix and questions about LAN parties. Brenny also attempts to predicts peoples favourite moments with, varied results.

Jun 13, 2022 • 25min
The Weighting Game (Featherwand)
This episode is heavy man – no no, not like THAT – I mean Bingo literally makes things heavy! But in order to hear us talk about it, you may need to skip forward 10 seconds. Or more. Probably more. This ep has it all from hard magic systems with consistent physics, floor cereals with unliftable spoons, the most Queensland-of-Queensland street names to ever appear in Queensland and yes, a reference to our (and by ours I mean Brendan’s) favourite movie franchise. We hope our singular listener enjoys!

May 22, 2022 • 33min
Aaaand why should I care? (Unicorse)
I’m sorry listeners – we try hard on this show to not just be a repeating sound box that retells the same jokes as the show but come ON – it’s the most quotably chaotic high energy episode of Season 3! Full of 90s catchphrases, Jim Henson tributes and some serious Agros Cartoon Connection vibes, this episode is almost as off the rails as we are. We learn about kid negotiation tactics, Brenny Putdowns and when it’s time to bring the lawyers in…


