In season one of Big Squid, award winning comedian Justin Hamilton and friends dissect Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and John Higgins and then use their knowledge of the best selling graphic novel to help recap each episode of the Watchmen HBO series.
Hammo has seen the latest Wes Anderson film The Phoenician Scheme and has some thoughts to share, and then saw the Hans Zimmer film where he takes a band on the road to play his most beloved soundtrack scores live. The Interstellar theme live? Yes please. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo went and saw Yachtley Crew, the greatest Yacht Rock band in the world, when they toured Australia. The Sydney concert was as saxy as a saxophonist blowing his saxophone can be in front of polite company. Slip on your sailor's hat, light up a Menthol cigarette and let's hit the high seas together. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo saw the latest Mission Impossible movie, originally called Dead Reckoning part 2, but now renamed The Final Reckoning. What do you reckon he reckoned about Final Reckoning? I reckon you should listen to find out. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The finale to Andor has dropped, and Hammo is ready to roll. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo covers the latest episodes of Andor and explains how a made-up language being sung can somehow make him emotional. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo continues his love affair with the new season of Andor. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo is back from a little break to share his thoughts on the opening three episodes of Andor season 2. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two new movies to discuss! The Australian film The Correspondent starring Richard Roxburgh and directed by Kriv Stenders, and then it is time for Warfare co-created by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ryan Coogler is back with two Michael B Jordans in his new film Sinners, and Hammo has some thoughts! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pitt finale, Daredevil Born Again finale, a new season of The Last of Us, DopeThief and The Studio...Hammo discusess them all. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo has watched the season 3 finale of White Lotus. Who lived? Who died? Who cared? All valid questions! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A big week of television with the penultimate episodes of White Lotus and The Pitt discussed. Hammo continues to enjoy Daredevil regardless of the flaws, Dope Thief has great central performances and The Studio is hitting the comedic notes perfectly for this lover of cinema. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo discusses the new Netflix series Adolescence, 6.00pm at The Pitt, and episode 4 of Daredevil: Born Again. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the series finale for season 2 of Severance. Murder! Marching Bands! Goats! Let's go! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to discuss the penultimate episode of Severance for season 2. Gross Jame Eagen. Dylan losing faith. New allies for Mark and Devon. It is time to devour feculence and enjoy the train ride. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo wants to share some of the TV and movies he's enjoyed of late including Bong Joon Ho's follow up to Paraside, the weird and fun Mickey 17. Then it is onto the small screen with thoughts on the latest season of White Lotus, Hammo finally enjoyed a Marvel Universe story in Daredevil Born Again, and his favourite show of 2025 so far The Pitt starring Noah Wyle as Doctor Robby. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode reveals the backstory of Harmony, and Hammo has thoughts on an episode he enjoyed even if others didn't. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daredevil returns to the MCU with this fun but flawed new series. What makes it worth watching? The two leads, who Hammo has in the top tier of casting for superhero characters. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hot off the presses, Hammo shares his Oscars 2025 thoughts. What did he think of the opening? Who was he secretly rooting for? Which two actors made asshats of themselves? Come and enjoy these firm views. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode we finally learn about Mark and Gemma's relationship, and the terrifying world Gemma has been trapped in since her "death". Recap, speculation, wild tangents, a refusal to mangle the French language by Hammo, this episode is packed! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Severance time as Hammo recaps and theorises about season 2 episode 6, "Attila". Looks like Bert is turning out to be a bit disappointing, right? Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo takes this opportunity to talk up three things he's enjoying at the moment. The new TV series The Pitt, the new movie The Last Showgirl, and the slightly old Mr Inbetween. Yes, he took way too long to see one of Australia's best TV shows. At least he got there in the end. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watermelon heads unite. It is time to recap and theorise about Severance season 2, episode 5. So many questions! Why get upset when someone is dead? It just means they're not there. When do you bring up a sexual encounter with someone who was someone else? Which part of a watermelon head would you eat first? Let's reintegrate and find out. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time to join Hammo and dig into Severance season 2, episode 4. Irving! Helly! Helena! Marshmallows! The world's tallest waterfall! Let's go! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The goats are back and so is Hammo to recap, theorise, and have fun with the latest episode of Severance, episode 3 titled, "Who is Alive?" Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest movie catch-up with Hammo has him raving about four different movies: A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist, Kneecap and Companion. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo continues his recaps and theorising for season two of Severance, covering episode 2, "Goodbye, Mrs Selvig". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo is back and he's catching you up on four movies he's seen in the last couple of weeks while the podcast was on hiatus. This ep he covers Nosferatu, Anora, A Different Man and Juror #2. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the podcast formally known as the Big Squid podcast. It's a new season of the podcast, with a new name, and a brand new season of Severance for Hammo to dig into with you to start the season. Grab your balloons, look out for your friends, and beware Mr Milkshake. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final episode of season 7 sees Hammo finishing off his Favourites of 2024 lists. Dig into Hammo's top ten TV series, honourable mentions, and a list of older TV shows he finally got around to seeing. New season coming soon! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The final podcast for the year has Hammo sharing his favourite books and graphic novels in the typical top ten list, and then throwing in some extra stuff at the end. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo continues his run of favourites for 2024, this time sharing his top 10 albums. Two artists turn up twice. There are also two soundtracks. All listened to with Hammo's two ears. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's that time of the year where Hammo celebrates his top10 favourite films for 2024, some honourable mentions, and a few dishonourable mentions as well. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Before Hammo embarks on his favourite lists for 2024, he wanted to talk to you about two TV shows (Silo and My Brilliant Friend), and two comic series (Ice Cream Man and Something is Killing the Children) that he's thoroughly enjoying. The last recommendations for the year! Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode Hammo muses about Thom Yorke's concerts as the Sydney Opera House, the subsequent reviews, and what is the responsibility of the artist to their audience. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for a new Ozploitation movie as author Garth Jones and Hammo dig into the 1971 classic, "Wake in Fright". Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo has finally gotten an opportunity to talk about his love of Rebel Ridge and the English Teacher. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the finale of Slow Horses for Season 4 and Hammo is here to discuss the many fathers of River, what we might expect to see next season, and grateful that Roddy didn't die. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Things are heating up in the penultimate episode for season 4 of Slow Horses. Hopefully next week they'll answer the most important question: will Roddy ever find a real woman to talk to online? Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the latest episode Hammo saw the Joker Folie A Deux and the Brad Pitt/George Clooney Wolfs. He enjoyed one and hated the other. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for a recap of Slow Horses s4 ep4 "Returns". The hunt for David! River returns! Roddy reveals his one weakness! This is barreling it's way to an epic conclusion. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo continues his recapping of the latest season of Slow Horses. ALSO: Hammo forgot to press record on his Zoom so this is the back-up audio. He apologises profusely and we are currently whipping him out the back for his poor skills and behaviour. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for a recap of the latest Slow Horses episode. River gets a new concussion! Jackson's office gets a makeover! Taverner gets her way! Marcus is back gambling! Just another day for our favourite degenerate spies. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo is going to be recapping all six episodes of season 4 of Slow Horses over the next six weeks. Join him on the latest adventures of the losers from Slough House. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo has been to the movies and wants to share his thought with you on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and The Substance. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo asked you to send in some questions and you delivered. Enjoy his answers to your queries. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo shares his thoughts on Alien Romulus and Trap. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Garth Jones returns for a new Pass the Amyl edition as they discuss Peter Weir's "The Last Wave" from 1977. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo has a few things he's wanted to talk about so he's lumped them altogether in this one podcast. Kinds of Kindness, Longlegs, Fanning Dempsey National Park and the works of Alex Garland are all discussed today. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo has finally returned to the MCU and discusses his weird experience of Deadpool and Wolverine with author Garth Jones. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hammo reviews In a Violent Nature, only in Australian cinemas from August 1-4. Bonus Squid - Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.