The Big Damn Podcast
Welcome to The Big Damn Podcast, the monthly peek behind the scenes of our independent film production and distribution company, Big Damn Films. Hosted by the Big Damn co-owners, Michael C. Dougherty and Logan Liskovec, each episode is a retrospective of what we’ve accomplished in the previous month/quarter/year and how we’re progressing through our current slate of projects. So, whether you're a film buff or just curious about the process of running an independent production and distribution company, get ready for anecdotes, lessons learned, and a sneak peek into the passion and hard work we invest in our Big Damn Films. New episodes are on the 15th of every month with bonus episodes whenever content allows. Learn more about Big Damn Films by visiting: https://bigdamnentertainment.com. Follow us on socials: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bigdamnfilms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BigDamnFilms/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigdamnfilms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bigdamnfilms
Episodes
Episode 23 is the year-end curtain call. Michael and Logan look back on the chaos and the wins of 2025, what it actually took to get back behind the camera, and how the weird detours shaped the way Big Damn Films thinks about making work going forward.
They also unpack the creative domino effect that turned “one idea” into multiple projects, why Arbor Day is built to let them test a whole bench of collaborators, and what 2026 is sh...
Episode 22 of The Big Damn Podcast, titled Nurturing the Rise of a Horror Icon, takes you behind the scenes of a major milestone for Big Damn Films. Michael and Logan sit down right after wrapping production on Arbor Day: The Root of Evil to unpack how this project grew from a small concept into a full cinematic feature with a powerful new horror presence at its core.
They explore the chaotic fun of directing six different shorts wi...
In today’s episode, Michael jumps on solo — coffee in hand — right after Big Damn Films wrapped principal photography on Arbor Day: The Root of Evil.
This is short, but meaningful.
Why this episode is late? Because we were finishing a movie.
This is officially the FIRST feature completed by Big Damn Entertainment as a for-profit company. The crew has earned rest. The directors crushed it. The movie is in the can. And yes — ...
Logan & Michael pull back the curtain on what’s next for Big Damn Films — from jumping back into pre-production for Arbor Day: The Root of Evil (a micro-budget horror anthology with six daring indie directors) to the plan for building a loyal cult audience and proving new talent before their long-dreamed feature Z*Con. They talk indie filmmaking after a decade away, balancing family and set life, how to grow a “thousand true fa...
Bonus Episode!
Recorded live at Rose City Comic Con 2025, this panel dives into Firefly and Serenity: A History of the Fandom, 20 Years Later. Hear how Browncoats transformed their love of Firefly into a guerilla marketing campaign, a successful fan film, and a fundraising movement that raised over $100,000 for charity.
Thanks to PDX Guild of Geeks and Geek the Halls for flying Michael out and making this recording possible.
A candid episode on stroke survival, delays, and Big Damn’s pivot toward scrappy, powerful indie films that outlive their creators.
In this raw and honest episode of The Big Damn Podcast, hosts Michael and Logan pull back the curtain on setbacks, Michael's recovery, and the relentless drive of indie filmmaking. Fourteen weeks after a major stroke, Michael shares his journey through therapy, milestones, and humor—and how it’s r...
This special episode is short and sincere. Logan pop's in to announce that The Big Damn Podcast is hitting pause for the rest of the summer while Michael recovers from a recent stroke. He’s on the mend (and as stubborn as ever), but healing takes time—and we’re putting health first.
Expect us back in your ears with brand-new episodes starting in September. Until then, we may drop a few surprise updates or behind-the-scenes clip...
Originally recorded March 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Michael and Logan are back with a raw, unfiltered recap of their wild ride through Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Cinemas 37-Hour Film Challenge. From filming on iPhones to crafting a cardinal costume out of a clearance Handmaid’s Tale robe, the duo shares how the madness reignited their passion for storytelling and their commitment to finishing Z*Con.
This one’s full of laughs, lessons, and li...
[Originally Recorded Jan 31, 2025]
Welcome to the first Big Damn Podcast of 2025! Michael and Logan kick off the year with big plans, behind-the-scenes updates, and heartfelt moments. They dive into upcoming releases like The Jester, The Fright Before Christmas 2, and Night of the Blue Moon, plus preview five films from John Johnson dropping this year. The duo also unpacks their entry into Kevin Smith’s 37-Hour Smodcastle Film Chall...
In the final Big Damn Podcast episode of 2024, Michael and Logan sit down with Brooke Mulkins, a multitalented costume designer, screenwriter, and actress who shares her inspiring journey from indie film sets in Maryland to major Hollywood productions. Brooke reflects on her experiences working with Big Damn Films, her transition to Los Angeles, the challenges of the film industry, and her passion for storytelling. Don’t miss this...
In the unluckily late thirteenth episode of The Big Damn Podcast, Michael and Logan reflect on two years of Big Damn Films. They share updates on completed projects, hilarious behind-the-scenes mishaps (including shipping batteries to Domino’s), and exciting plans for 2025. From nerding out on analytics to insights on building a balanced film catalog, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and a sneak peek at the future of in...
In this October episode of The Big Damn Podcast, hosts Mike and Logan discuss "calm before the storm," previewing exciting upcoming projects with three movies streaming and three more nearing completion.
Learn more about Big Damn Films by visiting: https://bigdamnentertainment.com.
Want to see the chaos as it happens?
👉 Join our Patreon for early access to live recordings, rough cuts, and more behind-the-sc...
In this episode of The Big Damn Podcast, Michael and Logan give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at all things Big Damn Films. We dive into the final days of The Jester pre-orders, exciting updates on Fright Before Christmas 2, Rifters, and the wild ride that is Shark: You Son of a Bitch. With release dates, premieres, and new projects on the horizon, this is one packed episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in as we reveal ou...
Join Michael and Logan for a special episode of The Big Damn Podcast as they sit down with actor Austin Riley. Known for his role as Dawson in Z*Con's Proof of Concept, Austin returns to talk about his journey, the upcoming sequel, and his ongoing work with his band, Half Past Dead! Mike and Logan also share exciting updates, including the release of The Fright Before Christmas on Tubi and the latest on Blu-ray shipments. Plus...
In this August edition of The Big Damn Podcast, Michael and Logan dive into the latest updates from Big Damn Films, including the exciting release of The Jester on Blu-ray, the wrap of Shark filming, and the ongoing projects like Rifters and Knight of the Blue Moon. They also demystify the film distribution process, sharing insights on the meticulous and often overlooked details involved. Tune in to hear about the challenges and tr...
In this special rapid-fire July episode of The Big Damn Podcast, hosts Michael and Logan, who is recovering from COVID, reflect on the progress made in July 2024, discuss their upcoming projects, and tease the next guest episode featuring Austin Riley from Z-Con.
They also delve into the distribution success of "The Fright Before Christmas" and announce the re-release of the 2007 Darkstone flick "The Jester...
Join Michael Jayne and Logan Liskovec on The Big Damn Podcast as they recap May's progress. Get updates on Z*Con, our shop's first orders, and Fright Before Christmas pre-orders. Plus, thanks to our Patreon supporters!
Learn more about Big Damn Films by visiting: https://bigdamnentertainment.com.
Want to see the chaos as it happens?
👉 Join our Patreon for early access to live recordings, rough cuts, and more...
April is over so Logan and Michael return to share our progress with launching distribution for Darkstone's "Fright Before Christmas," the Big Damn Merch store, and more.
Learn more about Big Damn Films by visiting: https://bigdamnentertainment.com.
Want to see the chaos as it happens?
👉 Join our Patreon for early access to live recordings, rough cuts, and more behind-the-scenes mayhem: https://patreon...
Dive into the latest episode of The Big Damn Podcast, this March edition is packed with insights, candid reflections, and a dash of humor.
The duo kicks off by reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the first quarter of 2024. Taxes are done, an update on the Big Damn Merch drop, progress on Darkstone's Fright Before Christmas release update, and a Z*Con pre-production update.
Welcome to The Big Damn Podcast. In this episode, Logan and Michael update on delays, progress, and some Big Damn news.
Learn more about Big Damn Films by visiting: https://bigdamnentertainment.com.
Want to see the chaos as it happens?
👉 Join our Patreon for early access to live recordings, rough cuts, and more behind-the-scenes mayhem: https://patreon.com/BigDamnFilms
Follow us on socials:
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.