The Big Hammock Podcast

Bigfoot Conferences, Spielberg’s Secrets, and The Magnificent 7!Dave is back by popular demand! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of cryptids as we recap our experience at the latest Bigfoot Conference. We also take a cinematic journey through the legendary career of Steven Spielberg and debate whether The Magnificent 7 still holds up as a Western masterpiece. Stick around until th...

https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast From Bigfoot to Pro Wrestling: 50-film director Jeremy Norrie shares his journey filming strange phenomenon for major streaming apps. Based in Central Florida, the show brings together filmmakers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and independent creators who are building something from the ground up. It's not polished PR interviews it's honest, unfiltered dia...

https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Kris Keppeler joins The Big Hammock Podcast to talk about becoming a voice actor, voice over work, audiobooks, film acting, stage, and building a career with your voice. Kris Keppeler is a narrator, actor, voice actor, and writer who has narrated and produced over 50 audiobooks. In this episode, we talk about moving from stage and musical theatre into...

https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast "The location was our biggest character..." In this episode of The Big Hammock, we sit down with filmmaker Terry Weaver to deconstruct his haunting investigative documentary/horror hybrid, "The Beast of Trinity Texas." Terry takes us deep into the brush of East Texas to explain how he captured a legend that has terrified locals for generations. From th...

Jake Green is a self-funded independent documentary filmmaker who has produced two feature documentaries, with a third on the way — all while operating on shoestring budgets, traveling constantly, and living off-grid in Montana. In this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, Zac, Travis, and Malcolm talk with Jake about documentary filmmaking, self-funding projects, traveling for stories, working wit...

Subecribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast What is “Mamochka… and why is everyone calling it disturbing? On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with the director of the indie horror film Mamochka to break down the story, the meaning behind the title, and how this dark film came to life. This isn’t your typical horror movie…It’s psychological. It...

Subcribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Bryan Louzil of Mometu joins The Big Hammock Podcast for a conversation every indie filmmaker and movie fan should hear. In this episode, we talk about filmmaking, independent movies, the challenge of getting your work seen, and how platforms like Mometu are creating opportunities for filmmakers outside the traditional H...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Tonight on The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with writer/director Stefan van de Graaff for a conversation about indie filmmaking, creative risk, and what it really takes to bring a film to life. Stefan is known for Simmer (2020) and One of Us (2026), and in this episode we get into the real process behind making films...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Tonight on The Big Hammock Podcast, we’re talking with Director Will Adams about his new movie Tube-E Movie — a satirical comedy that takes aim at streaming culture, digital distribution, and the independent filmmaker hustle. Public film listings describe the movie as written, directed, and produced by Will Adams, with a...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE FILM THAT ASKS THE QUESTION, “WHAT IF JASON STATHAM BATTLED CHRISTOPHER LEE’S DRACULA?!?!”It’s the burning question on everyone’s mind, and BayView Entertainment has the answer! Don’t believe us?! Check this out:https://youtu.be/8C4EHHkhAWgBetter yet, check out the ENTIRE film right NOW, on these...

Subecribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast The Big Hammock Podcast has officially been around for ONE FULL YEAR and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: stories, chaos, laughs, call-ins, and movie trivia. In this special anniversary episode, Zac, Travis, Malcom, and Damon take a walk down memory lane and look back at how far the show has come over the pas...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Welcome to The Big Hammock Podcast an independent creator-driven platform built for filmmakers, musicians, actors, producers, and culture builders who are doing it without the safety net of the traditional industry. Based in Ocala, Florida, The Big Hammock Podcast delivers long-form, in-studio conversations focused on th...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Welcome to The Big Hammock Podcast an independent creator-driven platform built for filmmakers, musicians, actors, producers, and culture builders who are doing it without the safety net of the traditional industry. Based in Ocala, Florida, The Big Hammock Podcast delivers long-form, in-studio conversations focused on th...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast What is VFX, and how does it actually work in movies? In this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down to talk about the world of visual effects — the movie magic that helps bring impossible shots, creatures, environments, action scenes, and digital enhancements to life on screen. VFX is used in film to create thi...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast A girl… in a refrigerator? Yeah — we had to ask too. On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with the creator of the Dark Comedy “Girl in the Refrigerator” — one of the most talked-about indie film concepts — to break down the story behind the title, the film, and how something this wild actually gets mad...

Subcribe to our Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Welcome to The Big Hammock Podcast an independent creator-driven platform built for filmmakers, musicians, actors, producers, and culture builders who are doing it without the safety net of the traditional industry. Based in Ocala, Florida, The Big Hammock Podcast delivers long-form, in-studio conversations focused on th...

Subcribe to our Yutube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast What does it take to turn dark folklore into a horror film? On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with the director and producer of the indie horror film Nahualli to talk about bringing a chilling legend to life on screen. Inspired by ancient Mesoamerican folklore, Nahualli explores the terrifying myth o...

Subcribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcast Welcome to The Big Hammock Podcast an independent creator-driven platform built for filmmakers, musicians, actors, producers, and culture builders who are doing it without the safety net of the traditional industry. Based in Ocala, Florida, The Big Hammock Podcast delivers long-form, in-studio conversations focused on th...

In this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, filmmaker Michael Kuciak breaks down the real process of building an indie horror film from the ground up. From writing and pre-production to casting, budgeting, shooting, and post — this is a raw conversation about what independent filmmaking actually demands. If you’re a film student, aspiring director, indie producer, or horror creator trying to figur...

Independent horror isn’t a shortcut — it’s a career built the hard way. On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker, actor, writer, and producer David J. Paul to talk about his career in independent horror filmmaking and how he’s carved out a lane without studio backing. David breaks down his journey from early projects to building cult recognition, sharing real insight...

️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION (YouTube / Podcast) #podcast #interview #film On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with Central Florida filmmaker Terry L. Jarrell, writer and director of the indie horror film Harlow’s Haunt. Terry joins Zac, Travis, and Malcolm for a candid conversation about building films outside the Hollywood system, creating original horror on an independent budget, a...

From Ocala to the Stage — Kendall Tucker | The Big Hammock PodcastWhat does it take to grow a country music career from right here in Marion County? In this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with Kendall Tucker to talk about his journey from local stages in Ocala to building momentum in the country music world. This is more than just a music interview — it’s a conversation about beli...

On tonight’s episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with Ann Myrna, a Chicago-based actress, voice-over artist, producer, and filmmaker working across TV, film, commercials, theatre and web series. Ann shares what it’s really like building a career in independent film, from on-camera performance to producing and assistant directing on indie projects like Perfect Soul and Night of the Dead...

Guest: Steve Hermann Company: Acrostar FilmsWhat does it really take to make films — not the highlight-reel version, but the real grind? On this episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with filmmaker Steve Hermann owner of Acrostar Films, to talk honestly about the realities of independent filmmaking. From the chaos behind the scenes to the pressure, sacrifices, and lessons you only learn...

Director Kenny Scott Guffey on Independent Filmmaking | The Big Hammock Podcast ️In tonight’s episode of The Big Hammock Podcast, we sit down with independent film director Kenny Scott Guffey for an in-depth conversation about filmmaking, storytelling, and creating movies outside the Hollywood system. This episode is a long-form director interview focused on the real process of making independent...