The Big Hammock Podcast
The Big Hammock Podcast is where real conversations meet raw creativity. 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 dialogue about the grind, the wins, the setbacks, and what it actually takes to make something out of nothing. Hosted with a laid-back, high-energy vibe, The Big Hammock feels more like hanging out with friends than watching an interview. Whether it's breaking down the realities of indie filmmaking, telling wild behind-the-scenes stories, or giving a platform to voices that deserve to be heard, the show is rooted in authenticity and community. At its core, The Big Hammock Podcast is about one thing: giving creators a space to be real, be heard, and inspire the next wave coming up. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all the latest shows just search The Big Hammock Podcast
Episodes
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 the end for a high-stakes ...
https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcastFrom 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 dialogue about the grind, the wins, the...
https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcastKris 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 film, voice acting, audiobook narrati...
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"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 the logistical nightmares of shooting ...
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 without studio backing, and what...
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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&rsqu...
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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 Hollywood system. Bryan shares insight...
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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, building momentum as an independent...
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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 streaming release on Fe...
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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 ...
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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 past year. From our first episodes...
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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 the real mechanics of building a creativ...
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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 the real mechanics of building a creati...
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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 things that cannot be captured prac...
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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 made...
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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 the real mechanics of building a creati...
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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 of a shapeshifting entity tied to supe...
Subcribe to our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thebighammockpodcastWelcome 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 the real mechanics of building a creati...
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 figure out where to start &md...
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 into what it...
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