Hammo is back and he's brought regular contributor, bon vivant and sheep wrangler Ben Ellwood with him as they kick off their journey into the deep dark world of David Lynch with his film Eraserhead. Who is the man in the planet pulling the levers? Who is the woman living in the radiator? What in living heck is going on with that baby? All that and more discussed on Big Squid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 1
This is it! The final episode of Big Squid for season 4 is the perfect landing spot for the finale of The Leftovers, the episode entitled "The Book of Nora". Can Hammo stick the landing like his favourite TV show does with their finale? Would it help if I told you that Hammo was really dead the whole time? SPOILERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Comedian Ben Ellwood returns to the podcast to help Hammo finish up their Sofia Coppola series with her movie On the Rocks. Listen out for the moment Ben blows Hammo's mind and totally turns him around on what this movie was all about. A great podcast to finish up the Coppola series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Hammo has reached the penultimate episode of The Leftovers with episode 7, season 3 entitled, "The Most Powerful Man in the World (And His Identical Twin Brother) where Kevin dies again. And again. And returns to the place where he's an assassin, the President and a romance novelist. All so he can save the world from whatever everyone thinks is about to happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 65
Australian saxophonist Nick Hempton caught up with Hammo live from New York where he talked about what it is like to play music in a city that doesn't want to sleep, his new album and his approach to making music. All that plus a taste of a couple of songs off his soon-to-be-released record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Hammo continues his re-watch of his favourite TV series, The Leftovers. Episode 6, season 3 is called Certified and has a tour-de-force performance from actor Amy Brenneman. Have a drink every time Hammo tells you this episode is one of his favourites and a double shot for every time he reminds you he got teary too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Comedian and co-host of The Ladies Guide to Dude Cinema Alex Jae returns to the podcast to talk to Hammo about the five recent movies she's seen that have not only taken her by surprise but she's also loved. It's a countdown of classic flicks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 62
Hammo continues his countdown to the finale of The Leftovers as he does a deep dive on episode 5 from season 3, "It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World." Sensual lions, ferry orgies and a confrontation with God all play important roles in this brilliant episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Author AW Hammond joins Hammo to talk about his latest book "The Paris Collaborator". Set in German-occupied France in 1944, Auguste Duchene has 48 hours to locate a missing priest and a missing soldier or lose the love of his life. A taut, page turning thriller and Hammo is rapt to talk about Hammond's latest novel. Also: no spoilers! You can listen even if you haven't read the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 60
Hammo hits the half way point of the final season of The Leftovers with "G'day Melbourne". Secret machines that can you send places, people coming back from the dead and an argument that brings the heat, this episode has a lot going on and Hammo is rapt to discuss it with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 59
ABC journalist and comedian Ange Lavoipierre returns to talk to Hammo about what she has finally discovered in the lyrics of Beatles' songs, what has been keeping her entertained during lockdown and does a certain amount of sneezes really equal an orgasm. Finally two people answering the important questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with episode 3 of the final season, Crazy Whitefella Thinking. In this episode we follow Kevin Garvey Senior to a faraway magical land known as...Australia! Watch Kevin appropriate our indigenous culture, pretend to be people he isn't and berate those who don't agree with him...all in service of him saving the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment Pass the Amyl where he not only concludes his look back at the adventures of Max Rockatansky in Mad Max Fury Road but also offers what might be the perfect way to update the legend of the Road Warrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Hammo continues his re-watch of the final season of The Leftovers with episode 2, "Don't Be Ridiculous". Defiant technology, Wu-Tang Clan tattoos and a TV sitcom star come together to make one of the funniest, saddest and most beautiful episodes of TV. And it all ends in Australia with the four horse-women of the Apocalypse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 55
The Dollop's Dave Anthony hangs out with Hammo to discuss people punching horses, corrupt little league umpires and the general state of the world. Conclusion: we're in trouble but thank goodness we still have Dave Anthony to talk us through it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 54
Lockdown continues and inspires Hammo to record a new commentary podcast, this time for Superman. You can listen to this podcast as you normally would or synch the podcast up with the movie and watch together. And if you download with this on the 24th of July, you can join in with the remote viewing party happening that night. More details on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2021•2 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Hammo continues his re-watch of his favourite TV series The Leftovers. This podcast kicks off the first episode of the final season, The Book of Kevin. Messianic figures, drones firing missiles and religious fanatics in Australia...this is the way you start a final season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Hammo and Rove team up for the finale to season 1 of Loki. Yes, season 1. The lads were just as surprised by you. What does this all mean for the Marvel Universe going forward? Tune in to hear their theories and hopes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Hammo is still in lockdown so to celebrate the 50th episode for season 4, it's a new commentary podcast for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Just like Hammo did with The Untouchables, you can listen as you normally would or synch the podcast up with the movie and watch together. It's a remote viewing party and you're invited to join in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2021•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 50
Comedian Ben Ellwood returns to discuss Sofia Coppola's movie The Beguiled. You'll be able to listen along as Hammo and Ben discuss the themes of the story, the beauty of the film and a proper laughing fit over a certain actor's sexy talk. This episode has it all and then some! "Breakfast...lunch...DINNER"...those words will take on new resonance when you hear the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 49
The Black Widow movie is finally here after being delayed over and over again. Was it worth the wait? Hammo and returning guest Rove McManus have a long conversation about the movie that is full of spoilers. Hammo also throws out a theory for Rove that blows his mind. All this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Hammo and Rove continue their exploration of the Marvel series Loki. It is a journey into mystery as they wonder if Loki alligator is Frog Thor's nemesis, they wish for a Richard E Grant Loki series and plant their flag in the ground for who they think is the puppet master behind it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Hammo and Rove continue their series of chats about the Marvel TV series Loki, this time focusing on episode 4. Hammo also takes a moment to make a little tribute to director Richard Donner who died at the age of 91. His 1978 movie Superman made an indelible imprint on young Hammo which he talks about in the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Hammo is in lockdown just in time for the 100th episode of Big Squid. How is he celebrating? By recording a commentary track for one of his favourite movies, The Untouchables. Listen as you normally would or synch the podcast up with the movie and watch together. It's a remote viewing party and you're invited to join in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 02, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Hammo continues his re-watch of The Leftovers with the finale for season 2, "I Live Here Now'. Gasp as characters gasp for air. Tremble as the town deals with tremors. Sing along as the dead sing their way back to life. What a series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 01, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 44
It's time for Hammo to have another catch up with Rove McManus to discuss episode 3 of Loki. One of them was pretty disappointed in this episode and the other one was Rove. Also Hammo does a quick run down on who Kang the Conqueror is in the Marvel comics, in case you had no idea who the two of them were banging on about in the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Hammo continues his rewatch of The Leftovers season 2 with the penultimate episode Ten Thirteen. In this podcast Meg takes a bump, Meg takes a bus ride and Meg has a dance. It is an all-Meg episode and it is a doozy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Hard Quiz host and Gold Logie winning comedian Tom Gleeson stops by to chat with Hammo and Ben Ellwood. You will hear Tom turn on a band he once loved! You'll be recoil at Ben's treatment of his Sims characters! You'll know Hammo is disappointed when nobody wants to dig into Batman's sexual prowess! All this and much less on Big Squid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Rove McManus returns to help Hammo unpack what is going on in the second episode of Marvel's new series Loki. Can the TVA be trusted? Is Kang the Conqueror hiding in the wings? Who doesn't dream of owning a jet-ski? Join us to find out the answers...or at least the speculations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 40
This is the big one, the episode Hammo has been working towards. It is his favourite episode of any television series. It is The Leftovers season 2, episode 8, International Assassin. Prepare for the love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2021•53 min•Season 4Ep. 39
