Breaking Bad actor Jonathan Banks character's tragic death was a mistake

'Hiking With Kevin' host, Kevin Nealon, chats with Breaking Bad's JONATHAN BANKS as they navigate a Malibu Canyon. Jonathan shares how his house burnt to the ground, his time on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, the death of his character, Michael Ehrmantraut, being raised by a single mother, rattlesnakes, the Chumash tribe, rock climbing, gambling point-spreads, getting his ass kicked plus more.

[@kenscarpa2318]

I will be so genuinely sad if Jon doesn’t live to 150. He is such a great actor and so genuine and kind. Breaking Bad and Saul would be nothing without him.

[@nless222]

Lol😂

[@Jaebird82]

If you combine Nealon and Banks' age, you get 146 years between them. I know that's not the same, but it's something. =)

[@mattchristopher3220]

I don't think it would have even worked without him.

[@DoubleDoubleWithOnions]

Here's whats going to happen. Kevin will walk down the trail and make dumb jokes. I'll follow behind barley being able to keep up. Eventually we will talk to a rattlesnake guy who will confirm my sightings of yellow bellied trout.

[@chrischandler889]

Breaking bad and Better Call Saul would have still been great but it was even made better and that right there says something for ALL involved.

[@alexreynolds1748]

I always love the end of an episode, because you can see Kevin is still clearly on the hike but the guest is nowhere to be seen. I’m concerned he’s pushing these people into a ravine and leaving them to die so he can close the episode.

[@dcool2u2]

😂

[@loricrane5315]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeffbehringer1262]

He just wanted to die in peace.

[@Handyandy747]

It's a legitimate concern

[@patrickconrad396]

I think it's more like Mike's last scene in Breaking Bad, and Kevin is Walter. Like all these guests after dealing with Kevin's ADHD for an entire hike, they just sit down next to a river and beg him to leave them there to die alone in peace 😂😂😂

[@trixonic6934]

This guy inspired a whole generation of hitmen. Hats off to him

[@diddykong2143]

Hats off indeed

[@2sad2live50]

generation of fingers

[@attackoramic8361]

​@@2sad2live5080 million or less fingers and counting

[@FalconTwyn]

​@@2sad2live50people forget about the thumb twins, WHY?!

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

put your hat away wultuh

[@photon_EARTH]

It’s absolutely criminal that Jonathan Banks isn’t swimming in awards for his performances on BB / BCS

[@chamoflag9630]

it's a weird thing it got nominated and won 0 of the emmy's,hell bob was continuosly popping for lead actor but everytime it went to some other,same happened with steve carell for the office,feel bad for both.

[@CharlesVanNoland]

"I broke my boy!" Man, I'm so glad they were able to let Mr Banks have a good scene like that. BCS added so much depth to that character and Banks killed it.

[@KnuxDeluxe]

and got snubbed for the Emmy that year, even the shorty from GOT agreed he was the real winner in his acceptance speech... Top ten scene of all time

[@ThatOpalGuy]

​@@KnuxDeluxerude

[@KnuxDeluxe]

@@ThatOpalGuy it was rude wasn't it... Very deserving of the award that year

[@ThatOpalGuy]

@@KnuxDeluxe "shorty" yeah, you cannot defend that term when you can literally use the device you are using to post to find out the actor's name.

[@53knight]

BCS gave us just enough Mike but not enough Tuco and the cousins.

[@TheLadySherwood]

I love so much that he is saying hi to everyone that passes them on the trail. Just a sweet man.

[@KatieLigmaBahlls]

Hes not stuck up... If your mean to your fans.. Soon you have no fans.. If you respect your fans they love you.

[@jamescorfield534]

Yea that’s super cool

[@fidorover]

One of the greatest characters in all of TV and movie history (Mike Ehrmantraut) played brilliantly by one of the most fantastic actors to ever grace a screen. Thank goodness for Jonathan Banks.

[@jeffffro7674]

Thank goodness for someone being able to spell!!!!! Also, your comment is dead on!!!!! Isn’t the man a straight genius!! I’m trying to think of anyone else who could have done as good or better, I can’t.

[@fidorover]

@@jeffffro7674 Thank you. Nice to find another KZbinr who appreciates correct spelling.... and Jonathan Banks.

[@jeffffro7674]

@@fidorover we have to stick to our guns when it comes to outsmarting these pesky “smart” phones!!!! It boggles my mind that these things have auto correct for spelling and yet people are still able to screw it up!!! I don’t know whether I’m disgusted or impressed! HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh well……it’s into the IDIOCRACY we go!!!! Hey, you like money? HuhHuhHuh! I just farted.

[@jeffffro7674]

@@fidorover ooops! I almost forgot…..that fart was brought to you by Carl’s Jr.!!

[@skywillfindyou]

mmhm, nah Good, but that's overstatement.

[@robbkeele1590]

I'm nearly a foot taller and 25 years younger He still terrifies me. One of the best characters ever! Cool dude.

[@billl605]

Perfect!

[@jimhouse9961]

Dang, you're almost 6'8? Sheesh!

[@yinucsd]

he said "nearly," so that would mean anywhere from 0.5ft (6in) to 1ft (12in), according to the SOP for rounding numbers, so if he were 6'2" that would satisfy his original statement that he's "nearly a foot taller," said Saul Goodman @@jimhouse9961

[@cdewx5749]

He's straight up telling us "I'm a pussy" and I'm just thinking "nah, Mike is a badass".

[@H.K.5]

Man Mountain was terrified of Mike too.

[@mad-official]

That episode where Mike gets back at his sons killers in the first season is still some of the best acting I've seen on television. That and the episode where Werner died both made me shed tears. Brilliant actor.

[@user-vq941]

Series name?

[@unlikelay]

Better ring fring@@user-vq941

[@heatherperleberg7816]

​@@user-vq941 Better Call Saul

[@Zavyl0n]

@@user-vq941breaking bad,better call Saul

[@justgivemethetruth]

I did not realize Mike had a son? Where was that? Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul? Huh?

[@warbirdwf]

Mike is one of my all time favorite characters. I can't even imagine Breaking Bad or Better call Sal w/out that character. Jonathan just crushed it in his performance. Super impressed with him at 76 that he's still that active and in shape to do that hike. Great episode.

[@luutarb]

Jonathan Banks hiking is the last thing I expected to see today on KZbin. Thank you so much for this

[@user-md9dz3gj6r]

He hiked across the desert with Saul in BCS

[@scotey]

Legend. If Mike Ehrmantraut isn't the greatest supporting character in TV history, I'm not sure who would be.

[@caffeineadvocate]

“Put your phone away. Where do you think you are?” Oh, no… I am also in my 70s, apparently…

[@whereammy]

Put your phone away, Walter.

[@johng.4959]

Jonathan...wow... Such a great guy and a terrific actor. Very down-to-Earth and dedicated to the craft. I also remember him from the Wiseguy series. Cool dude!

[@realomniman]

I read the title wrong and thought Jonathan Banks had died. My heart bro

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

SAME

[@angusdrummond6719]

Mike Ermtraut (if I'd actually spelt that correctly) was easily the best character in both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Good on you Mr. Johnathan Banks!

[@k.s.nichols4060]

Ehrmantraut. It's German. No shame not knowing. :)

[@shandy126]

Been missing your walks soooo much! This was a great hike with an incredible guy! Tyou so much for these adventures!!

[@michelehiggins2643]

Johnathan was delightful! This was one of the top five interview / hikes you've done Kevin. Thank you.

[@austinado16]

Mr. Banks is a national treasure. He gave so much to both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. I enjoyed this hike very much. Thank you! All the best to you both!

[@Bayan1905]

Glad to see Jonathan so passionate about the Chumash tribe, myself being Akwesasne Mohawk here in New York, it's been hard over the years to find the accomplishments mentioned here outside of the local museums.

[@retrocorner5737]

Hey, Kevin. One of your best videos. Love the cut in with the goatee. Jon is one of the underrated villains of the 1980’s and 90’s and to find out he is super cool. Invite him back to do a different trail. Love the exploration and the random sit downs and stuff. Keep it going!!!!

[@Fishman-266]

Fantastic hike Kevin. This was such a nice hike with Jon, he's truly a great guy and awesome actor. Thanks Kevin.

[@wordkyle]

Imagine my joy when I rewatched Airplane (1980) and recognized Jonathan Banks in a small role. That's a pretty long, and good, career. Topped off by hiking with Kevin, of course.

[@DementiaFilmMusic]

Just discovered this channel, how did I not know about this before... Great concept. Watched 3 so far and I always get out of breath watching. Jonathan is a tremendous actor and I'm currently watching Better Call Saul for the 5th time. Both shows are so well done and just perfect. I need to catch up and watch all these hiking videos. Take care and Great job Kevin. 👍🏻😎

[@AlrightThere]

Thing I love about BB and BCS is characters like Mike and Jesse weren't meant to be around for very long yet turned into something amazing. I appreciate that so much

[@petedog9581]

The ball busting is great. Witty and authentic. These guys can relate w the toils of making it in Hollywood.

[@godspirate6250]

Got to love how his compassion for the suroundings and knowledge of the area surpasses the otherwise iinflated egos of most actors. Genuinely, anyone could walk next to either one of you and enjoy the moments.

[@raymondkieu9801]

This channel is great! The editing of this video makes it all seem so natural, and the conversations Kevin has are awesome.

[@fisch69]

I forgot to tell you how much I have enjoyed your Hiking With videos! You have had a ton of great conversations with fun people!!Thank You 😂

[@izregistered]

Great episode Kevin. Great Q&A, super commentary and scenic outdoors. Keep them coming!!

[@jmfs3497]

NICE! Banks is such a great dude. He came to our university in the middle of rural midwest and was so down-to-earth, funny, and kind. Love Hiking with Keith!

[@mntnbiker818]

Love that Mike mentioned the Chumash growing corn. Planet of the Apes was filmed there and film makers grew a field of corn for the scene where the apes capture Taylor, Nova and the gang.

[@bryanferguson4927]

He will go down in history as one of the greatest actors of all time. Jonathan Banks is also pretty good too.

[@JBags0203]

And Kevin Nealon. They should be honored to be on the same earth as genius screenwriter and actor Tommy Wiseau

[@katevalentine7075]

Reminds me of the episode " Bagman" except Mike is in White shorts 😂

[@blackgoogle2248]

What amazes me the most is the fact that he is just a kid! And yet he is one of the best characters in BB/BCS. I love you Finger!

[@wangsap47]

Thank you for continuing this series

[@Volkmannx]

Once again, fun to watch! Thank you!

[@dynaguy3]

I like his voiceover work. He was Commissioner Gordon in Arkham Knight and Black Mask in Catwoman: Hunted

[@Asillyhobo]

I thought they changed Gordon in AK, but never knew to who, and now I cannot unhear it. That was such a great performance.

[@N1BNfilms]

Fun. Thanks

[@user-md9dz3gj6r]

And he also took over the voice of Rick Dicker in The Incredibles 2 since the original voice actor for Rick Dicker passed away.

[@dynaguy3]

@@user-md9dz3gj6r I preferred the original voice, but Banks was good too

[@user-md9dz3gj6r]

@@dynaguy3 and Bob Odenkirk was the voice of Winston Deavor in The Incredibles 2

[@riferg57]

I’ve been a Jonathon Banks fan since Wise Guy. He is a treasure.

[@allengray568]

It looks like it was a great day for a hike in Malibu Creek State Park! I made it there to hike just once. There were so many movies and TV shows shot in there. It was nice to hear all the credit you gave to the writers! Thank you for another great video!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Yes that place looks great.

[@striperkid]

Johnny is so good at his craft. Pretty humble guy too. He's a dude I'd love to have a few beers with and just talk about anything.

[@adamTT]

Great video and hike mr nealon! Keep it up

[@nywherebuthere]

Awesome hike! I love both of you as actors. Stay awesome

[@J1nxer333]

This is a brilliant format. As you walk and your body begins to strain it's like the social barriers come down. Awesome.

[@j-rocd9507]

That's kinda like the idea behind Hot Ones

[@turolretar]

@@j-rocd9507I thought hot ones meant the guests are hot

[@friendlier]

Happy birthday, Kevin. Amazingly, I not only share the same date, but the same year of 1953. I also hike here in Oregon on a regular basis. It's adding years to both our lives. Keep it up!

[@jeremiahmacclure]

Mike was my favorite character in both shows. Just a regular guy doing his job and doing it well.

[@gorutra]

Great episode with Mr. Banks! Great hike too. I thought you we’re going to make it to the MASH set

[@bcwiss]

That was fun! Thanks, Jonny and Kevin! Love you guys! 🥰⭐💖

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Glad your back doing more Hiking with Kevin.....Nealon Always fun funny and interesting conversations. Thank you Jonathan as well...Kudos to your acting career as well

[@Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk]

MORE HIKING WOTH KEVIN!!!1❤😂

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

I look forward to your hikes... thank you for sharing. Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!

[@yawndave]

Good to see you out on the trails again--seeing the flowing water and wildflowers, this episode must have been in the can for awhile. Speaking of rattlesnake mating season, it would've been cool it you had happened upon a couple of males doing the dominance dance thing. Also, speaking of reptiles, I must admonish Johnathan for harassing the lizard 🙂. It's nice to know that he's aware of the Chumash heritage(and a little incensed about the lack of info at the visitor center)--I''d wager very few hikers have a clue about them. By the way, I think he deserves a better image in the thumbnail. Until next time, happy trails!

[@mntnbiker818]

With all the rain and that mid-summer storm we had, I’m amazed at how late everything stayed green in the Santa Monicas. I rode Cheseboro Canyon yesterday and there’s still plenty of water crossings and wild flowers. So nice.

[@beezleboss]

Huge grab for the pod! I’m excited to watch

[@sabi0610]

Thank you Kevin. Great interview. Love that guy

[@keosh777]

One of the best, memorable characters every on television was Jonathan's in Breaking Bad and Never Call Saul. Great to see him walking and chatting with you.

[@cadavebertrcand3d]

I was looking for this one after Mr. Banks showed up in the teaser/blooper reel. :)

[@scrogyodoule]

Kevin! Well done. By far my favourite hike yet. Genuine

[@elizabethbeckman1947]

One of your best that I've seen. A pleasure to meet Jonathan Banks - so fit for his age (I'm inspired); my only credit reference is primarily his stellar performance in Wiseguy, but great hearing about Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Nice to see everyone out hiking, great exercise. Thank you (both) for sharing!

[@valkasolidor6727]

Jonathon did not disappoint! Wouldn't have missed it, great hike with a tough old bird! Being a lot closer to his age I enjoyed hearing about his music tastes as well.

[@lifedeather]

Jonathan in the same getup as the desert scene with Saul

[@alanonthego]

So glad you interviewed Jonathan Banks. Love him as a actor and don't really see any interviews.

[@YupaTube1974]

Maybe the best episode ever. Loved the chemistry between these veterans.

[@spicymickfool]

Great interview! Big smile on my face the whole time.

[@bigjohn2441]

title scared the living shit out of me for a second.

[@shuten_dojiii]

“CHARACTER’S tragic death” that part got me too until i read it clearly lol

[@danam0228]

One of the best hikes thus far 👍👍

[@svaught1]

Great hike! I love Jonathan Banks and you too Kevin!

[@Enolam]

read the title wrong, started panicking.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

That was VERY enjoyable. I always enjoyed you on SNL and in your later TV work. Like you I've been a fan of Jonathan Banks since 48 Hrs and Beverly Hills Cop. My cousin Marl Feuerstein co-starred in Fired Up with Jonathan for a few seasons. I loved Jonathan's catchphrase, "Oh... Yeah!...". Thanks for these interesting videos.

[@MrHeuristics]

Great interview. Great hike. Malibu Creek for the win. Definitely check out Charmlee Park if your up in North Malibu. It's a stunner, easy lines, and nice variations among a loop trail with lots of sub loops overlooking the water, and it's nice and cool in the summer.

[@CoffeeSuccubus]

Jonathan Banks looks like such a chill dude to hang out with

[@thomaswebb248]

Holy shit, time is rough on us. But what a beautiful place. Pretty awesome little climb you did. Great to see the best character on Breaking Bad and at least third best guy on SNL in the wild.

[@michaelpacini1332]

Such a great hike with Mr. Banks . I didn't realize how short he is . His character in Breaking Bad and BCS seems big and imposing.

[@marcob.7801]

That's the brilliance of the actor's portrayal and the magic of film making! Duhhhh!

[@sxteya]

Wtf he is not short, 174 cm is average height

[@vdoggydogg3922]

Kevin is taller than average

[@baronmorris8207]

Kevin is also 2 ft closer to the camera most of the hike, and I was a bit concerned that he was pacing too quickly.

[@michaelselman9885]

Kevin & Johnathan that was an amazing hike. Glad we joined you. 😅❤😉👍🏼👍🏼

[@davepitts9039]

Thank You Kevin! Love this channel.

[@PikesvilleAl]

The better spinoff would of been Jonathan playing Mike Ehrmantraut Security Consultant. That was a fascinating episode. Not joking.

[@alaskanoutlaw]

This was so awesome to watch, and makes me want to see you two do a reboot of "grumpy old men" and LEAN into the banter hah

[@Gunbudder]

the bit where you walk away and john gets quieter is just perfect. i love this show and i'm glad it finally found its audience. i remember randomly finding this when searching "where did Kevin Nealon go?" back in like 2019 i think and this channel had maybe 20k subscribers lol. And i found out where Kevin Nealon went, he went right over there!

[@wendyseebantz4581]

Another great hike! TU

[@Yo_Gma]

So good to see you again! Yes!!

[@samhklm]

Kevin says "Jonathan didn't you bring a camera?" Jonathan says "If I need a camera I will take one from you."

[@gregwood3380]

A great episode. Thanks.

[@georgeadams8230]

I love this stuff and other great show , thanks Kevin.

[@stevemurray2737]

Jonathan needs his own Series. One of our Greatest Actors!

[@hispanicchad8393]

i misread the title and almost had a fucking seizure 😭😭

[@nunyabiz2889]

What a mind-bending experience that would be to be walking along, and all of a sudden, you pass Kevin Nealon and Johnathan Banks. Like, "Did I just see that?"

[@davidjbrookssr]

2 of my faves. can't believe I didnt't know NEALON had a YT channel. Love ya man, keep up the laughs! Great show!

[@spunkmire2664]

Mr Banks is such a national treasure

[@MeBeTheDB]

Cue the eerie music: Just before discovering Mr. Banks on your show this morning, I was listening to a three songs here on YT from a film early in his career when he played a returning Vietnam Marine at a drunken beer call at Bruce Dern's character (CAPT. HYDE) in Hal Ashby's COMING HOME (1978). And as then to today, Mr. Banks has always only been the fellow to look at in damn near everything I've seen him in. D.A. a fan and filmmaker

[@kiryuchan860]

Great interview. Thank you Keith.

[@purestobscurist7723]

Kevin is the coolest walk-show host ever.

[@pbinsb3437]

Love hiking with you. It's the only time I get exercise.

[@Doomsense]

Always looking forward to this!

[@razor6552]

Kevin, excellent interview. First time I saw your channel. Well done. No cap.

[@1KayBilly]

Best guest so far! You gotta learn to slow down, though. You are like the husband running ahead at Costco.

[@Neenerella333]

Kevin is just so tall!

[@Notturnoir]

So tru

[@threadhazard]

3:59 it was hard to see, but that was an amazing spell jonathan just cast there. i would love to see the work he does in his spellbooks.

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Hey Kevin and Jonathan it as fun to see you both!

[@brianbrian1769]

This cat is sharp. Best hike in a while.

[@hixyhicks]

It's hard to believe Mr Banks played Zack in Beverly Hills cop .What a great actor .

[@k.s.nichols4060]

I saw it again recently. What a great and hard-working actor.

[@splorn]

Haven’t seen this for a spell One of my favorite things on here Keep em comin

[@Alexdelannee]

I already thought I recognized Jonathan Banks in your singing hike special, I tried to find it as an older video I might have missed, but now it makes sense you didn't publish it yet!

[@skateandgeekout]

Amazing episode, Jonathan Banks is is the man.

[@DigitalNomadOnFIRE]

He's also in Lethal Weapon...