The Justin Hamilton Podcast

Alice Fraser, comedian, writer and podcaster known for thoughtful, original comedy. She previews her shows A Passion for Passion and work-in-progress Oh Man. They dig into romance novels, who writes them and why they matter. Conversations also cover masculinity, parenting, crafting theatrical vulnerability, and balancing creative life with care.

It's time for a new edition of The Stack with Garth Jones. On this week's podcast Garth and Hammo discuss the novels, memoirs, and graphic novels they've consumed in the last month. The work of Cameron Crowe, Melissa Auf der Maur, Brendan Colley, Michael Winkler, John Tottenham, James Tynion and more all get discussed, and hopefully there's something that will appeal to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tegan Higginbotham, comedian and performer returning to stand-up, talks about her recent gigs and works-in-progress. She reacts to Oscars moments and favorite films. They dig into booking headaches with Messenger, why venues double-check attendees, and the thrill of rediscovering live comedy.

Dave Anthony, comedian and co‑host of The Dollop, brings sharp political commentary and storytelling. He rails about war, empire and celebrity silence. They tackle energy politics, billionaire satire and limits of comedy. Personal stories include touring, Adelaide Fringe moments and his son's troubles with a high school baseball coach.

The brilliant Richard Fidler returns to discuss with Hammo his brand new podcast Viking Lives. Richard is producing this new series with his good friend Kári Gíslason and together they explore the Viking Age through personal stories and life narratives. The series covers topics like the myths of Odin and historical figures such as "Gudrun the Vengeful", and Richard shares an incredible story in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molk returns to talk TV with Hammo as they continue their watch of season 2 of The Pitt, now up to episode 9. Hammo watched The Death of Bunny Munro which he wanted to share his thoughts on, and they return to Wonder Man and now sometimes life and its demands can skewer your TV experience. All that and a couple of extra suggestions for TV shows that are just about to come out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and producer Tegan Higginbotham is returning to her stand-up comedy roots this year, and in her new segment, "Let's Try This Again", she will be joining Hammo regularly throughout the year to chart her progress, what she's learned since returning, what's new to her, and what has stayed the same. This will be an exploration of stand-up comedy in 2026, and what Tegan is working towards for the end of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexei Toliopoulos, comedian and film commentator who hosts Talkin' Talkies, returns to dissect favorite movie trailers. He and Justin recall when and where they first saw iconic teasers. They debate trailer craft, director-led promos, and six trailers that shaped their film tastes.

Hammo first saw writer Michael Okon's work on Instagram where he breaks down scenes from movies and provides unique insight into the subtext you might have missed. Movies like Eyes Wide Shut, Prometheus, and more took on added depth, so Hammo reached out to have a one-on-one conversation about his work. Have a listen and go to https://www.michaelokon.com/ to find out more about his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Garth Jones returns with some new book reviews and suggestions including Stayin' Alive in Channel Country, Kim Gordon's autobiography Girl in a Band, Salvage, the new Batman ongoing title, and more. If you're looking for something to read, there's plenty of suggestions from Hammo and Garth in this pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.