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 29, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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 22, 2020•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 inf...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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•21 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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....
Jun 10, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Hammo continues his exploration of the final David Bowie album Blackstar as he takes a close look at track 5 from the album, "Girl Loves Me". This episode talks about how the lyrics are made up of the dialects Polari and Nadsat, and even takes detour into George Orwell's 1984 before finishing with a personal story about the best moment in Hammo's career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
There were two versions of David Bowie's song Sue (Or in a Season of Crime) recorded and in this episode of Big Squid, Hammo looks at the differences between the productions. Along the way there is a look at the dramatic monologues of Robert Browning and Hammo reveals what happened when he travelled to the other side of the world to see Bowie live in Dublin. This is part 4 of the 7-part season that focuses on David Bowie's final album Blackstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
May 22, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In the latest episode of Big Squid, Hammo looks at the song Lazarus from David Bowie's final album. This song was not only the third track but also the title for the stage play that Bowie created just before his death. In this instalment Hammo looks into the different ways the title could be applied to the lyrics, the relationship between the two characters Bowie plays in the film clip and the possibility this is a more intimate song than first realised. Part 3 of a 7-part series. Hosted on Acas...
May 14, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Hammo continues his solo journey into the final David Bowie album Blackstar, this time delving into track 2 'Tis a Pity She Was a Whore. This episode covers plays written in 1633, sonnets created in 1797 and the Vorticism movement just before World War One. All this and somehow Hammo still finds a way to justify genuinely liking Bowie's mid-80s albums. Part 2 of a 7-part series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 06, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 you just know that Hammo goes Full Horseshoe. Part 1 of a 7-part series. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Apr 29, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.
Apr 11, 2020•3 min
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 cheekbones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 intelligence in a world of costumed heroes doomed to create waves of paranoia? All this and Moore in the p...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 of the chapter. You'll have to listen to discover which idiot attempted this...ok, it was Hammo. But ...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 one final "I Spend Too Much Time Alone" that hypothesises where the next season could go. Nothing ever...
Dec 16, 2019•2 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 3 min
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 that two strangers discuss their future, this is a behemoth chat that sets up everything for the final...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 point and begins charting course for the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 not be overwhelmed with emotion while talking about the closing music. Just a little heads up: he f...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 tasty takes on Nostalgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. Prepare to be mesmerised! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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.
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 with the Forever Pets receptionists. Returning segments include Squid Bits, I Spend Too Much Time Al...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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: all this big thinking comes down to a Jeff Fenech quote at the very end. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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. Warning: there's a little bit of swearing, way too much time spent on Agent Petey's lips and a surprisingl...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 discussed in this episode but this is balanced out by a lot of childish talk about Dr Manhattan's b...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 pack? There's also a new Mum Fact and a segment from Hammo where he drops a new theory that suggest...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 the comic book character the Peacemaker, Hammo and Alexei love peace so much they'd kill for it...or m...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 10 min
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 theory that is either mind blowing or evidence of a head injury after overthinking another great episode...
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
