Blackwell Podcast Episode 8 - Hannah Telle

We are excited to present our inteview with Hannah Telle, the incredible voice actress who brought our heroine Max Caulfield to life! We talk with her about her experience voicing the game, her work on her music album, and she answers some submitted fan questions. It was an incredible experience for the Blackwell Podcast staff, and we hope you enjoy what she has to say.
Hannah's accounts
Twitter: @HannahTelle
Instagram: hannahtelle
KZbin: kzbin.info/door/PaHau7Kx0n4vqqKs2BRuqg
This week's Everyday Heroes Winners:
Max Cosplay ; mousiechan
Maxine Caulfield : helianajamai.deviantart.com/art/Life-Is-Strange-Maxine-Caulfield-562584025
"Life is Strange": nimblewit.tumblr.com
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[@lasher840]

Max played Hannah Telle on the podcast

[@pandapanda3911]

Hahaha

[@thatstorygamer2711]

XD So true!

[@GrimReaperAlva]

I can't help it. All I hear is Max Caufield.

[@Myrsky13711]

+Berserker66666 It's nice that she was actually using her natural voice for Max :D Makes it more personal.

[@GrimReaperAlva]

Myrsky13711 IKR? She's so adorable.

[@GrimReaperAlva]

MrInfro Hey. Yup. She kinda is like Max Caufield. Her "Shaka Brah" line had me giggling. So awsm.

[@KLOUDEDITS]

+Myrsky13711 Same with Ashly Burch for Chloe!

[@mejmilTV]

+Berserker66666 i ain't even mad. thats amazeballz

[@pingisol]

Sorry, I can't hear Hannah Telle, I only can hear Max Caufield :'D

[@followyouaround]

14:29 the way she says "it sucks"... MAX!!!!

[@ZenTunE-]

That is so damn good 😂

[@jax4109]

she's got such a cute voice

[@LadyKjell]

She really does! ❤

[@CManagaka]

*hear Max's voice* *think on the Bay ending again* *cry again* Great job Hannah, truly, it comes directly from my heart. You changed my life. Max wouldn't have been the same without your voice.

[@shepherdstar14]

Her voice is so raspy and cute

[@ShadowDarkHeart90]

raspy?

[@Rikoray]

55:35 is the Shakah Brah line for the people who want this awesome and legendary line :D Nice interview, awesome actress.

[@Z-Twinturbo]

[@free_h2o142]

Thanks

[@tsubasaozora2003]

thanks :3

[@folkwhore8322]

Wrong line tho, should've been "You ready for the mosh pit, Shaka brah?"

[@JoaquinGonzales900]

I love how when Hannah was talking about how the fans helped her a bit with her depression and anxiety, the people interviewing her are so moved to the point where you could hear the guy choke up and almost cry it's so nice that everyone here is so accepting.

[@DarkestofTimes]

I thought I was done crying for a while, I was wrong.

[@nothanks182]

same

[@napolitano2728]

I think we're on the same page

[@bceyler6522]

Does anyone else think her voice is soothing?

[@Dousch]

Yes, 100%. This interview is pure shivers because of how calm and safe it feels. Most podcasts tend to be loud and crazy, which can be fun, but this fits the mood and world of the game perfectly. I'm dying to play it but I can't afford a PS4 yet.

[@lnlonelyness6021]

I'm just misty-eyed in the entire podcast, each word just making it turn into a genuine cry.

[@jeremybuenaventura808]

I want her to read me a bedtime story

[@LadyKjell]

Absolutely. I routinely fall asleep listening to her music.

[@loveunit21]

When her voice first came on and the face of Max appeared, my eyes watered a little bit. No game has affected me this much emotionally before. Where the emotional pain is so profound that I couldn't touch it again, yet I didn't want to let go. Regardless of the actual public review, I still believe Dontnod created something truly special, and I thank everyone involved in the project.

[@xj-vn4eo]

Ah that's the phrase I was looking for, the profound emotional pain. The game really hurts me emotionally. I hope I can be a better person not a person traumatized by the game.

[@void._9248]

xj58074 i know right, i feel exactly the same and i couldnt actually express it through words ✨ also its really cool that somebody is into the game after 4 years like me! :D

[@debott4538]

"I just want to say that [...] I know that there's a lot of fans, who struggle with self-doubt and anxiety and depression, addiction, loneliness, bullying, fear, I mean there's so much darkness in this world and I can say that I've experienced all of it and it's something, that I still struggle with every day, but I just want everybody to know, that even though you may experience these struggles and they may feel like they define you, you can still go so far, despite that pain, that you have, and the best part about it is, that you can use your pain for something beautiful. [...] So I want to encourage everybody, who's having a hard time, that you're here for a reason and I just know that everybody has a special plan in their life and if you can just hang on and just try to find something creative to fuel that pain into then you're gonna be O.K. Just know how awesome you are, because there's only one of you and that means that you're rare and if you're rare you have value, so don't let the darkness trick you into thinking otherwise. If that makes any sense. Kinda long. Sorry[-notsorry]. [laughs]" - Hannah Telle in 'Blackwell Podcast' ep.8; 04/01/16 My bad if I misquoted anything. Actually I thought I read this quote before hearing it here somewhere, but I couldn't find it anymore (I think It was on the LiS-wiki?) Anyway, this is so beautiful, and I hope you know just how many people you're helping with little things like that. I really thought about these words for a while now and I'll take them to heart.

[@Chachables]

thanks so much for the quote :D

[@blaz3ofglory]

I could listen to her all day. Talk to me Max.

[@christinathea5737]

I really can't help it picturing Max talking towards some mic while Hannah's talking. I really do can hear Max' emotional expressions out of this Interview. Her laugh, her "uhm" moments and ugh Hannah's voice is just so priceless and precious

[@ethanwilliams8393]

Hannah: "During the recording, I was already experiencing a lot of hurt and sadness". Me: "WHO HURT YOU?!"

[@thatstorygamer2711]

Get arms ready and whoever hurt Max will be destroyed on sight! 🔫

[@episodicteen1024]

@@thatstorygamer2711 LEAD THE WAY SIR

[@thatstorygamer2711]

@@episodicteen1024 Roger, Vulture 2-1, I already have air support on the way.

[@qridoesntcare]

I can listen to her voice forever.

[@joedotphp]

I thought she was talking in a different way to get the Max voice. I love how her voice shutters a bit when she speaks. It's so adorable!

[@bedouinknight9437]

omg I can listen to her voice all day 😍

[@bulldogmack]

I was smiling through the all interview....

[@1993mighy65]

This is like they had written Max just for Hannah. She is Max and Max is Hannah! This is so awesome!

[@taresch0310]

Jesus, I love her Voice

[@pokemonexpert6749]

Ikr?!

[@carljuvy]

+Pokemon Expert All I hear is Max. lol

[@pokemonexpert6749]

kar muts Exactly why I love to hear her :3

[@trasher00ex]

Music started playing... tears started falling

[@AquaAriaSachou]

Hearing Max's voice is just soothing. I just wanna give her a tight hug.

[@000netko]

I kinda wish that she would talk about Max in first person

[@gotogo5230]

I am waiting for Chloe :)

[@Tequila4Days]

+gotogo me too! :3

[@jungleclimber2]

+gotogo She was my favorite :)

[@Mrjackcool2]

+jungleclimber2 `Your profile pic is on my english text book for school

[@D3stinySm4sher]

Thanks a lot for bringing Hannah on and doing this interview. I've been following Ashly Burch's work for YEARS so I've seen her off-cam/mic a lot, and she's also awesome. But this was my first time hearing Hannah outside of her role of Max and getting to know her as a person. Very great stuff. Thank you. ~ The creator of LiS fan-game 'All Wounds'

[@pivos111]

+D3stinySm4sher hheeyy :D i see you everywhere xP

[@D3stinySm4sher]

Haha, well, I hope so! I'm trying to be more involved in the fandom now that I'm making something for it. I did work a quote from Hannah in this interview into the fic, which will of course end up in the game version, too. :)

[@Borderlands2iscool]

+D3stinySm4sher aha yeah same! Ashly Burch was really the reason I wanted life is strange when I found out it was also about photography I bought it :P

[@D3stinySm4sher]

It's a visual novel, and yes, that's fine, though if you do I'd like to see it! You can play the first two chapters so far (each chapter takes about an hour). LiS-AllWounds.Tumblr.com/Downloads

[@SW12698GYB]

I could listen her voice all the day.

[@a.p.5342]

Her voice is so soothing and peaceful. All I can hear is Max. She’s perfect for the role.

[@notsilva]

I just hear Max, I'm crying right now

[@frozencheetos]

(In a couple of years) I would totally watch a Hannah Telle Let's Play/commentary of this game.

[@static873]

thank you for doing this interview, it was really awesome. It sounds like Hannah Telle was the perfect match for Max's role.

[@AGirlAndAGame]

Omg Hannah is so precious

[@TokenOracle]

"Everyone's crying all the time." "That's Life is Strange in a nutshell." True that.

[@Josh_Fredman]

This is a truly heartfelt interview. Actors usually get so reserved and buttoned-down in public, but Hannah talked like a real person and it's amazing how beautiful it was to hear her talk for an hour about who she is and what this game means to her. I'm going through my own hard times and little moments like these really make life a lot brighter.

[@Bisqwit]

My favorite Hannah delivery from the entire game: "I can't keep fixing everything". Thanks for posting!

[@empire-classfirenationbatt2691]

Hannah is one of those people you'd just love to have around and chill with. She's so laid back and fresh idk if that makes sense but she's really cute and has such an iconic voice. I Love her😂😂😂

[@SynphamyMusic]

The world would be a better place if more celebrities were like Hannah Telle. So down to Earth and genuine, vulnerable but strong and very talented. I find people like this so much more interesting than your average popstar or hollywood actor.

[@Ludovit110]

Oh wow, I'm so surprised and moved how personal and strenuous the voice acting was for Hannah. Hearing her voice, describing what she had to go through, made me really emotional at times. Also I could really relate to and appreciate the personal message she told. Damn, knowing all that makes the game that much special for me.

[@skywalkerr69]

She has such a pure beautiful soul. What a talent. Thank you.

[@sadikovicarmin]

I don't know what it is but something about knowing a voice from a character you spent hours with with, and listening to them talk and know their a real person sends some sort of tingles down my spine. And to actually here her talk as a living breathing person...its just a awesome feeling. Love these. Wish I could talk to her in real life. Would be so cool.

[@Staytimeless_]

Had no idea she was so deeply connected to her character, that's so aweome. Thank you Hannah for making Max who she is!! Like wow!

[@Quionic7]

She's adorable.

[@AnimGhost]

T___T Her voice makes me so happy I don't why I feel like I want to cry too ♡

[@JDKukis]

Hannah is the most humble person I know.

[@garnet1223]

Wow... I can relate to Hannah more than I feel like I've been able to relate to anyone. Being shy and introverted is my entire life almost.. it's what makes me.. me. The way she talks about things and the way she reacts to people emotionally is something I completely understand. Listening to this podcast was crazy amazing.

[@lnlonelyness6021]

I was in misty eyes (resisting not to cry, utterly failed) the whole podcast, I can relate so much to you as well.

[@chloeprice1807]

Hannah Telle is bae

[@insanity9092]

+Chloe Price so is Ashly Burch

[@Scott-yn5ms]

Chloe Price is bae

[@picklejuice4513]

Chloe Price hella

[@a.j.styles7980]

Your bae.

[@zee-758]

I put the likes on 69. You're welcome. P.S. PRICEFIELD IS BAE!!!

[@rainseesghosts]

that bit about 21:30 in when she said "yeah umm" it said nothing but Max to me

[@c71phzciienff]

Hannah: Um, hey, so, uh, my name is Hannah Te- LIES, MAX CAULFIELD!

[@vexiality6585]

That’s mean max is just one of the characters she played and she is truly Hannah tell a voice actress and amazing singer 😭

[@zangetsuee]

Hannah really has the sweetest voice

[@gregwolf1]

Max IS her speaking vioce! I... I just can't. I'm in love with her voice

[@richtea87]

Such a lovely and talented singer/voice actress :). Can't wait for the album!

[@Jimmy_Sullivan]

48:36 You could say that love is strange .... I will see myself out. That was great interview, Hannah is awesome.

[@johnblack4380]

Best voice a voice actor could ever do.

[@andyshmandy1189]

i love hannah so much she needs to be protected at all costs

[@carororororo]

yes

[@thatstorygamer2711]

It's Max Caulfield not Hannah!

[@MattJAshworth]

Her voice is so cute :P

[@hondaryderz]

I miss Max & Chloe soooo much!

[@free_h2o142]

honda_ryderz It's 2018 I feel the same ;-;

[@Lecsi11]

Just play again. I'm doing that. It kinda helps :D

[@jackiejackieplayz3791]

It's 2020 and same

[@mochiisyum123]

Well I am in love.....amazing and humbling personality. The interviewers conveyed I think how all the fans really felt towards hearing her in-depth answers and how much the game meant to her.

[@rhetiq9989]

Her natural voice is literally Max it’s nuts. It’s like hearing the actual Max on the podcast

[@barkasz6066]

I finally picked up Life is Strange after a year of dismissing it as indie hipster highschool drama. In one word: Wowser. This experience was beyond anything I ever imagined a game could give me. I just finished it last night so the emotions are still fresh. Hearing Hannah's voice makes me both happy and sad. Max is now probably my absolute favorite non-existent person. Hannah is so beautiful and talented and great in every way. I love her voice so much both here and as Max. It's really sweet and comforting to listen to. Her voice and personality kind of reminds me of my ex-girlfriend as well.

[@yoiyoikokon]

I can listen to her entire life

[@Maketheworldmakesense14]

Who’s here 8 years later? We love ya hannah! So glad to have you back for LIS Double Exposure.

[@mariosagapidis3296]

This isn't Hannah Telle as Max. It's Max as Hannah Telle.

[@reyshakquit]

pretty much

[@ohcocopuff7280]

i just love her voice, its sooo calming :)

[@sherimoon]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart Hannah! How you "played"Max was outstanding.you can feel the connection you both had.just listening to this interview made me soo happy and brought tears to my eyes.Thank you! Keep doing what you love, you can do it!

[@mejmilTV]

i am waiting for the sketch of Max/Hannah with Nerf gun & saying "time to be an everyday hero" :D make sure to post it on the subreddit

[@jessreef9461]

Already did ;)

[@mejmilTV]

+Jess Reef yeah i saw it good job :)

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

+Jess Reef Can you please share the link?

[@mejmilTV]

+Kevin Duane Lacuata imgur.com/rCh71ro

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

mejmil Thanks!

[@blackmits]

She has a beautiful voice.

[@prismanic24]

She's such a bottle of sunshine. :)

[@RealHomeRecording]

Thank you Dontnod for sharing this show on your Facebook page. I wish I knew about this back in August.

[@pikhza5784]

After 6 years I still love Max Caufield.

[@p.5987]

I’m madly in love with her voice. It’s so, so unique and I could just listen to her talk all day.

[@IAmTheRealKen]

OMG it's Max! So cute!! I DIED when she said "it was neat playing both characters" at 4:34! SO ADORABLE!!

[@maanvis81]

Blackwell Podcast, Thanks for giving me the chance to listen to Max's wonderful sweet voice once more! It also shows that Hannah isn't really acting when she plays max.. she just ís max!

[@liquidsnakeckw]

holy shit, max's voice is her real voice. that's hella awesome.

[@otocan]

Wowsers.

[@literallysquidward7170]

Whooo I've been looking forward to this all week !

[@literallysquidward7170]

+Gabriel Gianni It's fucking INSANE how if you close your eyes, it just feels like you're listening to Max... man, I got all exited when I heard her voice again...

[@pandapanda3911]

Same here,friend!

[@khaleesitargaryen6552]

shaka brah

[@dakotab291]

Ready for the mosh pit?

[@khaleesitargaryen6552]

dakotab291 hella yes

[@inspektical2393]

Let's trash this place

[@tsubasaozora2003]

Maybe not...

[@celadon6554]

No mosh pit for you, Shaka brah.

[@berenicedelpino8539]

Hannah is so beautiful!!!WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

[@dakotab291]

Hannah Telle is so unbelievably open and honest in this interview. It's amazing :)

[@carljuvy]

Never seen Max having this much fun before! xD

[@shineinouzen7412]

I wish Max was real! :( But thank you Hannah Telle for bringing so much life into her character. One of my favorite characters in any art form.

[@andreana7505]

She iss! Hannah is literally max😭😍

[@LorenzoRasta]

I love her voice SO much!

[@McDicker96]

Beautiful cinnamon roll to good for this world, too pure.

[@OceanMetTheSky]

I love listening to her music. Sounds just like Max would singing

[@isabellapresleyauthor]

"Hi, How are you?!" FUCKING MAX!!!

[@karenbash1363]

Hannah speaks deeply about life and the game. Not just beautiful and talented but smart as well. It's so cute she's shy about how she sounds, because her voice is the main reason everybody loves her. I'm kinda dissappointed she would sacrifice Chloe. But the final chose in the game is really hard so there is no right decision working for everyone. It was a great pleasure to hear this interview, I've got an unusual feeling like Hannah is a kind of family member to me now and I bet a lot of LIS players feel the same. Thank you, Hannah, and you guys. From Russia with love.

[@theMiaow]

It's 2020 and I'm still emotionally attached to the characters in life is strange T.T

[@waalex11]

Man, I hope Hannah realizes how great she is and accepts herself. I myself am an aspiring actor since 11 years old, really started working in the industry in April of 2015. And ... I believe she did a great performance playing the role of Max. I really feel like she has a lot of similarities and truly relates to Max through her own life experiences which was perfect. To follow her dream and work as hard as she did and take the opportunity to work for this game and do such an amazing job is inspirational. With her story of being a shy insecure girl is relatable. Not exactly to me to her level but I get it. I respect it and I'm happy for her.

[@PricefieldPunk]

Oh MY GOD! ITS MAX!!!!

[@dandyprime5338]

Hannah's voice is so soothing. I could listen to her talk 24/7

[@yorshpointohh]

I close my eyes, and all I hear is Max talking and its so calming

[@serperiorkal8142]

This was amazing to listen to! I choked up a little bit listening to this because I could relate to a lot of what Hannah was saying. It's awesome knowing that she is just as great of a person as Max is.

[@HDKoops]

She reminds me of Ashley Johnson.

[@CheeseMan09875]

+Trademark I'm not alone!

[@loveunit21]

Especially that shyness

[@pandapanda3911]

Oh God,me too.I really love these two

[@bradbobhayhurst8604]

Max or Ellie??? ......

[@amyk3442]

SAME

[@TerryRoyer]

This was really inspiring to hear. I'm surprised how humble Hannah is through the whole interview.

[@KazeReload]

You are so great, Hannah! Thank you, you gave so much to us just by giving your voice to a character. I feel like you really put part of yourself in there, and I absolutely loved your voice. I think this is one of the reasons why I was so hit by the game and one of the reasons why the game left me so much even after the ending. Thanks again for being what you are!

[@someone2929]

I can't get over how cute Hannah is, love her :)

[@shannon655]

I know she is Max and all but jeez, all I can hear is Max

[@familyg625]

I keep imagining Max speaking using all her awkward hand gestures 😂

[@imakeadifference2011]

nervous people everywhere lol

[@Retrofire-47]

That perfectly encomposes this entire community.

[@jessreef9461]

You try interviewing someone as talented as her😂 ...its hard!! But a lot of fun :3

[@Retrofire-47]

Jess Reef No I love bring around nervous/awkward people because I'm one myself. Gives a sense of belonging more than anything.

[@jessreef9461]

+Ulysses101 Ikr haha 😂

[@amyk3442]

believe in the Fireflies 🔥

[@BanBan993]

i can't help falling in love with her voice