Randy Thom CAS
Award-winning film sound designer and engineer whose early career included recording and sound design for Object Piece and later work on major films like Apocalypse Now.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 48min
Object Piece
Eric/Erik Bowersfeld, pioneering radio dramatist who created and performed in Object Piece. Randy Thom, award-winning film sound designer who cut his teeth recording the piece. They discuss a 1978 location-recorded radio drama made in a dried lake bed. The conversation covers the tense performed story, the bold choice to record on location, and the gritty technical and live-sound decisions that shaped its power.
Dec 23, 2025 • 1h 28min
In Conversation, Ep.18 | Randy Thom CAS with Paddy Hanlon CAS
In a captivating conversation, Randy Thom, an Oscar-winning sound designer with a legendary career at Skywalker Sound, shares insights into his creative journey. He discusses his early fascination with radio and how it led him to mix sound for classics like Apocalypse Now and the Star Wars films. Thom reveals the importance of mentorship in his career, explores his thoughts on AI’s impact on creativity, and reflects on his experiences with directors like David Lynch and Robert Zemeckis. Plus, he reminisces about the nostalgia of analogue gear!
