The Big Jim Show
by The Ringer
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Sports#1345K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Sports#1481K to 10K
- 🇿🇦ZA · Sports#2810K to 30K
- 🇦🇪AE · Sports#109500 to 3K
- 🇮🇪IE · Sports#127500 to 3K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
5.3K to 24K🎙 Daily cadence·105 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
18K to 79K🇬🇧38%🇿🇦38%🇰🇷13%+3 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
9.6K to 43K
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Recent episodes
Final Whistle - The Greatest Rivalry Game 4, Springbok Legacy & Dog Shot Of The Week
Sep 13, 2026
26m 28s
Wrong Decision? - Borthwick Extends Contract As England Manager
Sep 11, 2026
11m 50s
We're Coming - Springbok Power, Rugby World Cup & Content Rights
Sep 7, 2026
25m 11s
Not Our Right(s) - Is There A Content Problem In Rugby?
Sep 3, 2026
12m 40s
World Stage - Springboks vs All Blacks, College Football & Dog Shot Of The Week
Sep 1, 2026
37m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 9/13/26 | Final Whistle - The Greatest Rivalry Game 4, Springbok Legacy & Dog Shot Of The Week | Jim returns to the mic with another authentic, unfiltered, rugby-packed episode. He discusses the final game of The Greatest Rivalry, whether this Springbok team is the best to ever do it, and a huge rugby league tackle that makes this week's Dog Shot Of The Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 26m 28s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Wrong Decision? - Borthwick Extends Contract As England Manager | Big Jim returns with a segment on Borthwick, who recently extended his contract as head coach of England. Listen to find out whether this decision is wise or not, heading into the World Cup in Australia next year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 11m 50s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | We're Coming - Springbok Power, Rugby World Cup & Content Rights | Jim returns with another authentic, unfiltered conversation. Today, he discusses the recent win over the All Blacks by the mighty Springboks, some potential World Cup winners & the recent mayhem surrounding his content rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 25m 11s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Not Our Right(s) - Is There A Content Problem In Rugby? | Jim is back with a short segment on a growing and constant issue across rugby media - content rights. In this short episode, Jim shares the recent issue he had with a large broadcasting company and why this is an issue for rugby as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 12m 40s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | World Stage - Springboks vs All Blacks, College Football & Dog Shot Of The Week | Big Jim Hamilton returns to the mic this week with another authentic, unfiltered conversation. He covers the recent South Africa win over New Zealand, in test 2 of The Greatest Rivalry. He also touches on a recent college football game in Ireland, his time presenting a show with some of the biggest rugby stars and a new TheBigJimShow segment: DOG SHOT OF THE WEEK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 37m 32s | ||||||
| 8/22/26 | The Greatest Rivalry Game One - South Africa vs New Zealand Reaction | Big Jim is back this week with a reaction to the 'upset' between South Africa and New Zealand, in game 1 of The Greatest Rivalry. HOW did New Zealand end up scoring 5 tries, with South Africa only scoring 1? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 21m 33s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Born To Play | Jim returns this week, joined by rugby icon: Lima Sopoaga! Jim talks all things South African schoolboy rugby, The Greatest Rivalry and answers questions from all of you fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 52m 07s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Show Time - Ma'a Nonu's Solo Haka, The Sharks' Rebrand & Garry VS Makhachev | This week Jim returns with another unfiltered conversation. He talks on the cool return of Ma'a Nonu, Ruben Love's solid performance, a controversial rebrand for the Sharks and the upcoming fight between Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 43s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  Rivalry - The Rise Of The All Blacks, The Dominance Of South-Africa & Henry Pollock's Pay Rise | Big Jim is back this week with another unfiltered conversation. This week he dives deep into The Greatest Rivalry tour between South-Africa and New Zealand, coming up in the next couple of days. He also touches on Henry Pollock who ,after signing with Eddie Hearn, seems to be interested in the big money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 32m 07s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  Hard Yards - Brutal Rugby Training, Player Welfare & Joshua vs Fury | Big Jim is back this week with another unfiltered conversation. This week he reflects on some of the brutal training methods and training weeks he had to endure as a player, the way rugby players are dealt with after retirement and the Joshua vs Fury rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 39m 38s | ||||||
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| 7/22/26 | Bad Blood - The All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry, Upset Argentinians & The Springbok Fighter | Big Jim breaks down another CHAOTIC week of sport, with some insights into one of sports greatest ever rivalries, the Argentinian chaos after their loss to England in the rugby, the authentic football World Cup media and the return of Driccus du Plessis to the UFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 49m 31s | ||||||
| 7/13/26 | The Unbeatables - Springboks, Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett & England Football | Big Jim Hamilton breaks down a blockbuster weekend of sport, with the Springboks holding off a strong Scottish side, Paddy Pimblett cementing himself as the face of the UFC and the English football team creating something special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 38m 22s | ||||||
| 7/5/26 | SMASHED | The Big Jim Show returns to the mic for another unfiltered conversation.This week, Jim shares his thoughts on the recent South Africa vs England clash, breaking down the game, the big talking points, and what stood out to him.He also answers your questions, covering everything from everyday life and personal experiences to some of the deeper questions that make you stop and think.No scripts. No filters. Just honest conversation.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with a question for a future show. Share your thoughts, and subscribe to the channel for regular video podcasts with Rugby, and other sporting names! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 06s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  England Team Reaction | Recording all the way from New York, Jim shares his thoughts on the newly announced England rugby squad, including George Ford and Fin Smith, and gives his predictions for the upcoming games. What are your thoughts on the selection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 17m 54s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 |  Talking P!sh - Leaked Chats & Naked Calendars | It’s another episode of Talking P!sh! Big Jim’s joined by Ryan Wilson and John Barclay for a round of completely unfiltered nonsense... from Scottish statues and naked calendars to who’d win in a fight and which group chats should stay private. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and exactly the kind of p!sh you came for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 52m 06s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  Andy Black - Guitars and Scotland | Big Jim is joined by Scottish guitarist Andy Black for a cracking chat about life on the road, growing up in Scotland, and touring the world with Lewis Capaldi. From rugby to rock ‘n’ roll, Andy shares his story of how he went from playing small gigs to performing on the biggest stages — including that unforgettable Glastonbury moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 13m 53s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  Andrew Brace - Pressure & Perception | Andrew Brace joins Big Jim to share life as a top rugby referee. From handling pressure on the pitch to the psychology of decision-making, he dives into the highs, the lows, and some of the darker sides of refereeing, including criticism, frustration, and the challenges referees face behind the whistle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 29m 08s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  Rugby, Rebrands & Fans Questions | In this solo episode, Big Jim tackles everything from rugby’s hottest debates to some fun quick-fire questions. He gives his take on Saracens’ new brand, the Ryder Cup, and who he rates as the best Welsh player past and present. Jim also looks at rugby’s future, how to attract younger fans, the growth of the women’s game, and whether Townsend should stay or go. Away from the pitch, he answers lighter questions on fast food, jerseys, motorcycles, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 49s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 |  Sam Warburton - Athletes | Sam Warburton joins Big Jim for a candid conversation about the state of rugby today. They discuss the brutal demands of training, the fundamentals young players must master, and Sam’s reflections on the Lions Tour and player safety. The chat also dives into bigger issues like identifying talent early, the gap between grassroots and professional rugby, and the politics surrounding Welsh rugby, and what needs to change to repair it. From Six Nations relegation to Northern vs. Southern Hemisphere rivalries, this episode delivers honest insight into where the game is heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 45m 21s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  Jamie Peacock - Man of Steel | In this episode, Big Jim sits down with rugby league legend Jamie Peacock, the “Man of Steel,” to discuss the state of rugby league, the toughness of Northern players, Andy Farrell’s influence on the game, and much more. Insightful stories and expert perspectives from one of the sport’s greatest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 22m 16s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 |  Ed Jackson - Millimetres to Mountains | Big Jim is joined by Ed Jackson, the former rugby player who turned a life-changing injury into a journey of resilience and adventure. They dive into spirituality, what it takes to climb some of the world’s hardest mountains, and what Ed’s been up to lately. Inspiring, honest, and full of perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 45m 00s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 |  Roddy Grant - Thunder in the Glen | A big thanks to West Coast Harley in Glasgow... In this episode of The Big Jim Show, Big Jim is joined by former Scotland flanker and Edinburgh coach Roddy Grant. The lads chat about their weekend away at Thunder in the Glens, before diving into Roddy’s time living and working in Georgia. Expect laughs, stories from the road, and a few deeper reflections as the conversation takes some unexpected turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 04m 30s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 |  Jay Dobyns - Blood, Brotherhood & Hells Angels | Jay Dobyns is the ATF agent who infiltrated the Hells Angels, living years undercover in one of the most dangerous motorcycle gangs in the world. In this conversation, he talks about the risks, the betrayal, and the lasting consequences of a mission that nearly cost him everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 07m 16s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 |  Steve Collins - Celtic Warrior | In this episode, Irish boxing legend Steve Collins joins us for a raw and honest chat about life inside and outside the ring. From his epic battles with Chris Eubank to the intensity that defined his career, Steve shares stories of sacrifice, faith, military service, and what it really feels like to step through the ropes. We cover everything from Eubank Jr vs Benn, Saudi money in boxing, and memories of Muhammad Ali, to the moments that made him pinch himself and the drive that’s never left him. A powerful insight into the mindset of a fighter who insists he’s never, ever lost a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 25m 16s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 |  Josh Sirlin - Black Bear | In this episode, Joshua Sirlin joins the conversation to talk all things Black Bear Brand, from its roots to building a name that stands out. We talk about sitting with Scotland rugby star Darcy Graham on a flight to Edinburgh, the value of travel, and adventures in Japan and America. We also dive into the future with chats on AI, stem cell technology, and the importance of living in the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 32m 48s | ||||||
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Chart history for The Big Jim Show
Peaked at #28 in South Africa, currently #28 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| AE | — | #109 | #109 | — |
| Ireland | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #134 | #134 | — |
| South Korea | — | #148 | #148 | — |
| CL | — | #157 | #157 | — |
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.