A new Big Squid production: Space Podyssey, a new limited series that follows comedian Ben Ellwood and Hammo digging into some of their favourite science fiction movies. They take a look at what makes this movie tick and follow the path of the conversation wherever it may lead. This is part 1 of the two part opening to the series with part 2 dropping the following day. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Space Podyssey with Ben Ellwood - 2001: A Space Odyssey Part 1

Author Garth Jones returns with his Ozploitation segment "Pass the Amyl". On this edition of the podcast they're covering the Aussie horror/comedy/thriller "Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead." Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, written by Kiah and Tristan Roache-Turner and starring Jay Gallagher, Bianca Bradey and Leon Burchill, this is a perfect example of the modern day Ozploitation genre. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pass the Amyl with Garth Jones - Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead

Hammo is back for a third time this week and this time he has Total Reboot and star of ABC's Question Everything Alexei Toliopoulos with him. The cinemas opened up and the lads went straight to their local theatre to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This review contains stacks of heaps of spoilers so you've been warned! Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexei Toliopoulos - Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Review

Comedian superstar Ronny Chieng joins Hammo to discuss what it is like to make a Marvel movie, the differences in approach to comedy for Asian stand-ups and what he has learned while living in America. There are no spoilers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in this episode but Ronny and Hammo do discuss some of the actors, the experience overall and his approach to the latest Marvel smash hit. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronny Chieng - Shang Chi and Stand-Up Comedy

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! Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Lynch's Eraserhead with Ben Ellwood

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! Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Leftovers - The Book of Nora

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Leftovers - The Most Powerful Man in the World (And His Identical Twin Brother)

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Hempton - Playing Jazz in New York during Covid

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Leftovers - Certified

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! Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Alex Jae and 5 Classic Movies

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Leftovers - It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author AW Hammond - The Paris Collaborator

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Leftovers - G'day Melbourne

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. Bonus Squid - Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ange Lavoipierre - Rubber Soul and other musings

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.