In this juicy episode of the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" podcast, we're whisking you away to Estonia, where filmmaker Rasmus Merivoo shares his extraordinary journey from a small-town dreamer to a big-screen storyteller. Inspired by the tomato-tastic antics of our cult classic, Rasmus reveals how he brought a local folktale to cinematic life, armed with nothing but creativity and a dash of tomato sauce.

In this juicy episode of the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" podcast, we're whisking you away to Estonia, where filmmaker Rasmus Merivoo shares his extraordinary journey from a small-town dreamer to a big-screen storyteller. Inspired by the tomato-tastic antics of our cult classic, Rasmus reveals how he brought a local folktale to cinematic life, armed with nothing but creativity and a dash of tomato sauce.

Attacking the podcast world this Fall from the original creators, Costa Dillon and Steve Peace and based on the true, legendary cult classic Olas Media presents - Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. For the first time hear the true behind the scenes accounts from the writer, actor, and those who made Killer Tomatoes possible. To learn more visit killertomatoes.com and subscribe now

Attacking the podcast world this Fall from the original creators, Costa Dillon and Steve Peace and based on the true, legendary cult classic <a href="olasmedia.com">Olas Media</a> presents - <a href="killertomatoes.com">Attack of the Killer Tomatoes</a>. For the first time hear the true behind the scenes accounts from the writer, actor, and those who made Killer Tomatoes possible. To learn more visit <a href="killertomatoes.com">killertomatoes.com</a> and subscribe now

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Podcast

Arriving in 1978 like a tomato splat to the face, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes waged war on all cinema, spitting in the face of any filmmaking conceit that could be remotely called good. For the first time, join the creators and teams of talent from this iconic cult classic as they share never-before heard stories from its production and new things to come from this timeless franchise.

Arriving in 1978 like a tomato splat to the face, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes waged war on all cinema, spitting in the face of any filmmaking conceit that could be remotely called good. For the first time, join the creators and teams of talent from this iconic cult classic as they share never-before heard stories from its production and new things to come from this timeless franchise.

RASMUS MERIVOO - ESTONIAN TALES & TOMATO TRAILS

In this juicy episode of the Killer Tomatoes podcast, host Costa Dillon chats with the innovative Killian Wells, founder and creative director of Xyrena. Wells, whose career has blossomed from the music industry to the cinematic sphere, now infuses his love for film into captivating fragrances. He dives into his latest aromatic creation—a scent collection inspired by the zesty world of Killer Tomatoes. Wells discusses how he distills the essence of this cult classic into his fragrances, blending the thrill of the movies with the allure of scent. Tune in to hear how Wells is making a splash in the fragrance industry, turning the notorious antics of those rogue tomatoes into a sensory adventure!

In this juicy episode of the Killer Tomatoes podcast, host Costa Dillon chats with the innovative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killian_Wells">Killian Wells</a>, founder and creative director of <a href="xyrena.com">Xyrena</a>. Wells, whose career has blossomed from the music industry to the cinematic sphere, now infuses his love for film into captivating fragrances. He dives into his latest aromatic creation—a scent collection inspired by the zesty world of Killer Tomatoes. Wells discusses how he distills the essence of this cult classic into his fragrances, blending the thrill of the movies with the allure of scent. Tune in to hear how Wells is making a splash in the fragrance industry, turning the notorious antics of those rogue tomatoes into a sensory adventure!

Killian Wells - Eau de Tomato: Now This Movie Really Stinks

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It's a musical journey with Gordon Goodwin, the Emmy winning genius behind the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" soundtrack. Gordon unveils his path from a budding graduate to a soundtrack composer, sharing invaluable insights for aspiring film composers. Discover the unexpected twists in his career from leading a big band to hosting a radio show, Gordon's story is a masterclass in resilience and creativity in film scoring. Go behind-the-scenes to learn the challenges and triumphs of a distinguished film composer's start on the cult classic.

The key moments in this episode are:


00:01:03 - Introduction to Gordon Goodwin
00:02:54 - How Gordon Got Involved
00:08:27 - Funding the Movie
00:10:12 - Unique Elements of the Movie
00:14:02 - Old School Scoring
00:17:03 - The Challenges of Recording Music
00:18:00 - Adapting to Changes in the Music Industry
00:23:06 - Differences in Musical Approach
00:27:02 - Analog vs. Digital Recording
00:32:29 - Music in Film
00:32:50 - Epiphany and Decision to Pursue Music
00:35:19 - Music as Balance and Empathy
00:36:32 - Bringing Big Band Music to New Audiences
00:40:02 - Rejuvenation through Radio Show and New Sounds
00:43:00 - Grammy Nominations and Light-hearted Banter

It's a musical journey with Gordon Goodwin, the Emmy winning genius behind the "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" soundtrack. Gordon unveils his path from a budding graduate to a soundtrack composer, sharing invaluable insights for aspiring film composers. Discover the unexpected twists in his career from leading a big band to hosting a radio show, Gordon's story is a masterclass in resilience and creativity in film scoring. Go behind-the-scenes to learn the challenges and triumphs of a distinguished film composer's start on the cult classic.
The key moments in this episode are:
 00:01:03 - Introduction to Gordon Goodwin 00:02:54 - How Gordon Got Involved 00:08:27 - Funding the Movie 00:10:12 - Unique Elements of the Movie 00:14:02 - Old School Scoring 00:17:03 - The Challenges of Recording Music 00:18:00 - Adapting to Changes in the Music Industry 00:23:06 - Differences in Musical Approach 00:27:02 - Analog vs. Digital Recording 00:32:29 - Music in Film 00:32:50 - Epiphany and Decision to Pursue Music 00:35:19 - Music as Balance and Empathy 00:36:32 - Bringing Big Band Music to New Audiences 00:40:02 - Rejuvenation through Radio Show and New Sounds 00:43:00 - Grammy Nominations and Light-hearted Banter

GORDON GOODWIN - Harmonies and Horror: Composing the Killer Tomato Way

In this riveting episode of our podcast, join Olympic gold medalist and "Killer Tomatoes" star Steve Lundquist as he dives into the making of this cult classic series. Cinephiles will relish Steve's unique perspective on his transition from the Olympic pool to the chaotic world of acting, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the camaraderie and unforgettable moments of the films. This episode is a cinematic treat, blending insights from Steve's diverse career with fascinating tales from the stand-up comedy circuit and the adventurous lives of park rangers, all through the lens of a seasoned athlete turned actor.

In this riveting episode of our podcast, join Olympic gold medalist and "Killer Tomatoes" star Steve Lundquist as he dives into the making of this cult classic series. Cinephiles will relish Steve's unique perspective on his transition from the Olympic pool to the chaotic world of acting, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the camaraderie and unforgettable moments of the films. This episode is a cinematic treat, blending insights from Steve's diverse career with fascinating tales from the stand-up comedy circuit and the adventurous lives of park rangers, all through the lens of a seasoned athlete turned actor.

RASMUS MERIVOO - ESTONIAN TALES & TOMATO TRAILS

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: The Podcast

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