October 14, 2026

I Wasn’t the First Choice! Zachary Roozen

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“I'm like the third band, the fourth band that warms up for AC/DC… I've got my guitar and I'm like, screw it, I'm gonna play.” — Zachary Roozen, Chad Raines in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence

Every actor dreams of the call that says "you got the part." For Zachary Roozen, that call came with a twist: the first thing the film's co-creator told him was that he wasn't the first choice. What happened next is a story of grit, laughter, and one very unforgettable set.

In this episode, Zach takes us from making home movies with his cousins in Minnesota to film school and years of chasing his break as a "surviving actor." He and Noor, who plays Angela, reveal what really happened the night before the movie's big dance scene, why acting opposite puppets was harder than it looks, and the surprising discovery the cast made on one of the very first days of filming.

Zach also opens up about the moment he realized he was part of something special, and when Chris and Noor challenge him to a round of "Rename the Movie," he pitches a sequel idea that gets a little saucy.

Don't miss it! Watch and listen to the full episode now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Olas Media.

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