The Big Jim Show

<p>The Big Jim Show is hosted by Jim Hamilton, a retired professional rugby player and former Scotland international. Known for his towering presence on the field, Jim brings his charisma and unique perspective to interviews with top personalities in sports, particularly rugby, as well as figures from the entertainment world.</p>

Brodie Retallick: A Modern Great. A Lock that Changed the Game.

In another episode in the 'Walk the Talk' series, Big Jim catches up with All Blacks Legend, Brodie Retallick in Japan. They discuss the intense rivalry between the All Blacks and the Springboks and the competition between himself and Eben Etzebeth to be the best lock in World Rugby for over 10 years and much more... Watch the Full Episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-07
36:52

South Africa v Ireland & New Zealand v England: Test Match Preview

Big Jim jumps back into the studio to do a match preview on the exciting weekend of summer test rugby ahead of us. Can England beat the All Blacks in New Zealand, and can Ireland challenge the World Champions as they're hosted in South Africa? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

07-04
30:51

Eddie Jones: Breaking the Silence

Join Big Jim in this exclusive episode of the Walk the Talk series with the iconic Eddie Jones. In this dynamic conversation, Eddie delves into his role as the Australia national rugby team manager, sharing intimate details about the challenges of trying to lead his team to victory. As they stroll through his home city of Tokyo, Eddie reflects on his headline-making press conferences, revealing the strategy and emotion behind his most memorable moments in front of the media. You won't want to miss this one! Watch the full episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-18
38:41

Premiership Final Instant Reaction with Freddie Burns & Cadan Murley

The Big Jim Show is pitchside at Twickenham for an instant review of Northampton's victory over Bath in the Premiership Final. We're joined by the legendary Freddie Burns and Cadan Murley to unpack an action-packed end to the Premiership season. Watch the full episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-08
36:00

Damian de Allende: The Most Underrated Wild Dog

The latest episode of the 'Walk the Talk' series brings us great conversation with Rugby World Cup winner Damian de Allende during Big Jim's recent trip to Japan. They talk through the Springboks World Cup winning campaign and life in Japan playing for the Saitama Wild Knights. Watch the full episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-06
44:33

Chris Billam-Smith: The Gentleman That Walks Thru Fire

World Boxing Organisation Cruiserweight Champion Chris Billam-Smith joins Big Jim in the studio to discuss how his greatest dream came true in his ideal boxing match at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium. They discuss winning Usyk's belt, YouTube boxing, and how important it is to build a brand as a boxer. Get your tickets to Chris next boxing match at Selhurst Park, London on the 15th June 2024: www.tickets.officialcbs.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

06-03
01:25:06

Ardie Savea: Being Scared, Player of the Year and the Greatest Game in Rugby World Cup History

2023 Player of the Year and All Blacks legend, Ardie Savea, joins Big Jim as they discuss navigating life in Japan, being an All Blacks star, and was that quarter final game against Ireland the best game in Rugby World Cup History? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05-24
34:10

Pieter-Steph du Toit: The World Cup Final, a Modern Day Warrior... a Springbok Legend

On this episode of the Big Jim Show, Jim joins Pieter-Steph du Toit in Japan for a stroll as they delve into South Africa's World Cup journey and what life is really like as a Springbok legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05-10
41:00

Dutch Van Someren: Bike Shed, Celebrity Riders & Riding Through America

Dutch Van Someren, founder of Bike Shed, joins Jim in the studio as they talk all things motorcycles, riding through the United States of America and do Bikers give motorcycling a bad name? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

05-06
01:31:03

NFL Insider reveals can Louis Rees-Zammit realistically make it for Kansas City Chiefs?

Head of the NFL International Player Pathway Programme, James Cook, gives the big Jim show a behind the scenes insight into Louis Rees-Zammit's venture into the NFL. Will he realistically make it, and what does it really take to make it in American football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-08
01:05:49

Micheal Hooper: Dropped from Wallabies, Difficult Conversations & Aussie Sevens

Aussie legend, Michael Hooper joins The Big Jim Show from Hong Kong to discuss his venture in Wallaby Sevens, being dropped from the World Cup squad, and does rugby need it's own Super Bowl? Theme tune written by the great Freddy Clode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

04-04
51:24

Sam Warburton: Early retirement, Olympic rowing times & the current state of Wales rugby

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain, Sam Warburton checks in with The Big Jim Show to talk about his decision to retire at the age of 29, the violence and physicality needed to play at the top level and, of course, the state of rugby in Wales at the moment. Watch the full video episode over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-24
01:21:13

Freddie Burns: Loosening the Straps, Japanese Vending Machines, and England's Narrow Loss

Freddie Burns returns to The Big Jim Show to update us on the weird and wonderful lifestyle out in Japan. We loosen the straps with our new format, as we play F***ING LEGEND, talk about recent ongoings inside and outside the world of rugby, as well as discussing super Saturday in the final weekend of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-18
52:03

Justin Marshall: Jersey swapping, the true meaning of the Haka, and is the All Blacks brand fading?

All Blacks legend Justin Marshall joins The Big Jim Show to discuss the current All Blacks team, the true meaning and origin of the Haka and the one time he had reservations about swapping his iconic black jersey. Watch the full video podcast over on RugbyPassTV! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-11
01:42:20

Cadan Murley: Club vs Country, Life at Quins and England's Bright Future

Harlequins' Cadan Murley joins The Big Jim Show to talk about the differences in playing club and international rugby, what life is currently like at Quins and is the future looking bright for the young and upcoming England players? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

03-04
59:36

Handre Pollard: Chasing dreams, Clutch Kicks and a Team like no other.

Handre Pollard is a double World Cup winner. He talks through that moment in the World Cup semi final that had the rugby world on the edge of its seat, and the mindset of the unstoppable springbok team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-26
29:37

Bernard Jackman & Stuart Hogg: Early retirement, middle men drama and the try that never was

On this episode. Big Jim, Stuart Hogg and Bernard Jackman give a deep dive on the first 2 week of the 6 Nations. They discuss the Try that never was, some insight on France’s demise and England’s need to revert to type to beat Scotland. They also question Stuart’s Hogg early retirement.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-19
01:54:10

Hamish Watson: Fight for the gain line, red vs blue and uncomfortable conversation’s

Fellow Scotland international, Hamish Watson joins The Big Jim Show. We touch on Hamish's impressive career, the iconic mullet, discuss the modern day effects of trial by social media, and what is Finn Russell like as captain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-12
01:46:54

Ben Youngs and George Kruis: Wales’ free swing, business and podcasts and loose Dickie Birds

Ben Youngs & George Kruis are two, England Rugby legends. They join the Big Jim Show as we discuss what life after rugby can bring, with Ben's appetite to grow the game through the media with his new podcast, for the love of rugby. George's passion for business with his supplement company, Four Five and who will be crowned six nations champions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02-07
01:41:07

Siya Kolisi: Winning the World Cup in 2023 was bigger than 2019

Siya Kolisi is a double World Cup winning Springbok captain. We discuss being given his first chance by Rassie Erasmus, developing on and off the field, his impact on rugby and wider society in South Africa, whether he gets involved in the political landscape, his recent move to Paris, the prospect of Owen Farrell joining him in the French capital and how his second World Cup triumph as skipper was bigger than the first... EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bigjim Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01-29
53:43

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