Last Big Damn Podcast episode of 2025.

Episode 023 is a real year-end check-in: what 2025 looked like behind the scenes, how “one idea” turned into multiple projects, and what we’re aiming at in 2026 (including Arbor Day on Arbor Day).

Horror anthology Arbor Day: The Root of Evil debuts at the legendary Smodcastle Cinemas in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. The film, a personal triumph for co-owner Michael Jayne following a stroke, explores terrifying Pine Barrens legends. Join the premiere on April 24, 2026, and help the environment: for every ticket sold, a tree is planted in a forest of need through the Arbor Day Foundation.

The moment Darkstone Entertainment fans have waited for has arrived! Three of the studio’s most influential independent horror films, including the notorious The Fright Before Christmas series and the fan-favorite The Jester, are officially available to stream on Relay: Stream Movies and TV. Dive into this trio of cult classics that helped define a particular era of fearless, DIY indie horror.

Episode 22 of The Big Damn Podcast explores how Big Damn Films shaped a new horror icon while finishing production on Arbor Day: The Root of Evil.