KPCS: Tom Hanks

[@joemckim1183]

I swear that Hanks could do the KPCS 5 times and still keep the show fresh without repeating any discussion points. Just so entertaining.

[@tomcat4841]

He's like a box of, well, something.

[@michaelhall5429]

Single best guest appearance on any form of media I have ever seen. In the moment, self-deprecrating, warm, witty and even a through line of quality callbacks. Unbelievable. Tom Hanks deserves everything he has gotten in life.

[@acaciakoa2417]

Tom Hanks is one of the funniest people on this planet. I laughed harder for him than the funniest comedians who have been on here. OMG! Laugh out loud funny.

[@tomcat4841]

Musk wants to send him to Mars.

[@bonvivantinsf]

It bothers me just how riveted I am by this man's American Experience. He is absolutely fascinating to me.

[@bonde1958]

Tom is by far one of the greatest that I've enjoyed watching from his early start to today. A class act all the way of what a true Human being is thank you Kevin, for making my Friday afternoon a great one!. All the best from Oslo, Norway

[@phornax9]

How come this show is not more famous, great conversations and this particular enterview is just so enjoyable.

[@NIGELANGST]

Kevin I'm a huge fan of you and your work. Your Alan Arkin gag, with the answering machine still, cracks me up. Rock on I'm so glad you have the show!

[@kyrilascully7828]

Yes, Love your work, Kevin! I'd watch your show even if Tom Hanks wasn't on it. LOL

[@Cusifaii]

Great interview. Hanks is such an icon. I had so much fun.

[@Lhorrell]

Kevin, you have the absolute BEST chat show, hands down. Used to watch you live. Thrilled you are on KZbin. Keep chatting! PS, loved you on Mom. Sorry it had to end.

[@adammichael5735]

why did it take so long for me to find these interviews, anyone who loves movies wants exactly this. Your favorite actors, real talk an over two hours long. Pollak is a genius he's getting Interviews people on TV would kill for.

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

+adam michael I just stumbled across this myself. Good stuff.

[@WellMefisto]

UsfanlovesMinho Me too!! So nice...

[@Matthew075]

Absolutely the best intimate interview I have ever seen, Kudos to KPCS on this.

[@trinity4500]

I really dont get how anyone could ever talk smack about tom hanks.. hes in my opinion the best actor ever.. show some fucking respect

[@fightingforourlives]

Come to find out he's on Epsteins island.

[@jeffreygray4670]

Great show Kevin, the best so far. Hanks is such a funny man and you guys looked like you had so much fun. I'll miss you all until next year. I hope every body on your show has a fantastic Holiday.

[@leslieryan6300]

just found this show yesterday. Love these type of interviews, learning about actors and writers process and ideas.

[@wbradburn8871]

Wandering around the internet wasteland and stumbled, happily, into this gem. Thank you, Mr. Pollak!

[@soccerME23]

I cant believe i just sat here and watched all 2 hrs and 42mins of this.. Tom Hanks is my favorite person ever :)

[@mikequinlivan8842]

Mr. Hanks seems like a really genuine fella. After my dad died when I was 18, I took a lot of solace watching Tom Hanks movies; he has a sort of fatherly, warm, but no BS type of attitude. He tells stories, he jokes, he…he’s just a beaut.

[@invisibot6]

He's a pedo

[@jackwhite6637]

Holy fucking shit, you got Tom Hanks to come on. I thought it was great that you got Michael C. Hall but this is just... amazing!

[@ummagumma00]

Are you.....THE Jack White? You are aren't you. Explains no photo...

[@jackwhite6637]

Matthew Conti I'm A Jack White! Not THE. But just as talented...

[@davedextermusic7129]

Jack White I wouldn't hold that as a benchmark. There are mossy stones just as talented as Jack; go for MORE talented. Much better :)

[@mursuka80]

Tom Hanks is pure class.

[@greendogg83]

He is a good dude, ridiculously successful and still down to earth

[@IllusionSector]

Except for when the line is literally _Sowter will cry upon 't, though it be as rank as a fox_ hahahahaha

[@tammyalbertsen9522]

Another reason to love Tom Hanks: Disneyland purist. Changes make him berserk. EXACTLY ME.

[@deathfromabove77]

greatest interview of a major movie actor I've ever seen..Please Mr Pollak do more of these..my respect for the talent of Tom Hanks grows every year (Captain Phillips was one of the best performances of his career)..brilliant

[@charlesnelthorpe9252]

dude kevin has been doing these shows for like, 15 years? check out the Larry David interview

[@GuanoLad]

This episode will go down in KPCS history. Fantastic!

[@MickPsyphon]

This will definitely burst many people's bubbles: While I can't say _'who'_ first came up with the _"I don't accept the premise of the question"_ response, I do know that Rush Limbaugh has been using it since at LEAST the 1990's... and it's plausible that he's used it before then.

[@jjock3239]

An interesting, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable, interview. The biggest thing I took from it, was getting a better insight of what it is like to become an actor and establish a successful career in show business.

[@captainkev10]

Wow! As a wannabe comedy nerd, it's neat to hear Tom Hanks talk about comedy -- even, at one point, mentioning Mitzi Shore and the Comedy Store. (1:18:55) Thanks Mr. Pollack. A formidable Kevin, indeed! ;)

[@wilsondukeoflizards]

I'm so happy to have found this show recently and what a great guest! I had heard Hanks do a long talk on The Nerdist but this is so much better! Thank you Kevin Pollak.

[@richardlafontaine5049]

THIS is absolute GOLD if you're a Tom Hanks fan! Memorable moment: 55:40 mark- I laughed so hard I think I might have caused some internal damage! Damn.

[@goldengirl5165]

OMG Forrest Gump got drunk! 🤣

[@nikos8004]

At 2:40:54 "Hey Tom what are you doing up here? Doing Alan Thicke?" Tom Hanks is just naturally funny. One of the best interviews I've ever seen. It's what I like about this show, no schmoozing from the guest about some 17th century period piece or something like What's it like to work with... It's truly what I enjoy about it.

[@tboneironhead9966]

Best episode ever. TY Tom and KP

[@hawkspeak8592]

this was really a fantastic interview it was great to just have "a beer with Hanks" thanks much man

[@ffdad4]

He is just that good to listen to. Awesome chat.

[@markusokellius]

Man, this is better than most films I've sat through - if Tom Hanks ever comes back to Ireland, he's having a beer, on me!

[@tony.v]

I absolutely love this interview. Tom during the commercial break at 55:38 is freaking hilarious, he just wrecks Kevin.

[@danmcglauflin9502]

KPCS interviews are what a true interview should be. I can really see the effort that gets put into researching a guest, it comes out great

[@peterchristensen7363]

This was fantastic. Thanks for this episode.

[@ddl74]

Thanks, Kevin and Tom. I could have listened to another 2 and a half hours. Love that Dragnet came up and will have to check out Electric City.

[@chrisoblein]

Greetings from the UK! I watch on my laptop, my mobile devices and chromecast it to my Tele. The best interview ever, in a series of, the best interviews ever! This show should be shown in cinemas, totally worth the admission price! Every one a gem! Better and better, but, how's about this, get someone in to interview Kevin on the 200th show? Having listened to his biography there's a fascinating show right there! Keep up the good work!

[@jamesanthony5681]

Talented actor. When he did Punchline in 1988, he put together a stand-up act and went on stage in NYC to prepare for the role. It was Chris Rock or Larry Miller who said that Hanks was funnier than any of the other comedians, funnier than Rock, Miller, Seinfeld, etc. That's impressive.

[@bonvivantinsf]

Larry Miller, underrated comedy technician.

[@jeffreypope2223]

This interview is fantastic! Two warm and generous Hollywood guys ( a near oxymoron) speak candidly. I couldn't be a bigger fan of Pollak or Hanks. Bravo! My faith in humanity is temporarily restored (let's not go overboard.)

[@TaraColquitt]

Love Kevin Pollak! Glad this just 'randomly' came on my KZbin feed while I was sleeping! LOL

[@vipwanrinkle6439]

that’s so fucking weird bc I just woke up 10 minutes ago and it’s 3 am and I could hear Tom hanks talking while I was sleeping so I had to rewind to the beginning and watch the whole thing

[@jkjerome1]

Great show. What a ridiculously talented guy.

[@bastien-]

Tom Hanks is exactly as Tom Hanks as you want him to be.

[@MarkRadfordAZ]

Kevin, you sometimes have to work the interview but that looked like pure fun and it was just as fun to watch. Four years was worth the wait!

These interviews are so natural and relaxed that you feel like you´re best friends with Tom Hanks.

[@saltyp123]

Best part....around 1:37:00 he says "The key to happiness is to tell the truth-It'll get you into trouble some times but who cares". Never agreed with any statement more

[@coldwinter5710]

Touche!

[@chrisdeardourff3093]

I haven't watched them all yet, but I can't imagine any better interview on KPCS! Hanks is just so freakin' cool...and so funny!

[@lebaggins10]

Home run guys! Just a great show! - thanks!

[@readventurekids]

This is sooo good! As were the Larry David and Steve Merchant interviews. Don't know how I missed these podcasts...

[@dclarkmusic]

One of my favorite actors!

[@CuriousEarthMan]

I found Thom Hanks so enjoyable to just see and listen to! And this was the best "who tweeted" yet! Would you not agree?

[@ThomasLuca]

The picture of Jan & Dean is great. And ohhh Motown! *applause*

[@s0olid]

I usually don't try to rank this but this might be the best episode this show so far and I've been watching from the first one.

[@benrosn8154]

Tom hanks is such a fantastic actor one of my favorites

[@chocolatcats]

My daily dose of Kevin...and I appreciate his intelligence and cuteness..... speaking of intelligence..........I once heard a speech given by Tom that was so intellectual.......I couldn't understand him..and it was magnificent.

[@JakeJarvi]

Fantastic. I could listen to two hours just on Road to Perdition.

[@Wills_Duffy]

Ireland calling here - great show Kevin - thanks for the best interview with Tom Hanks I've ever seen to be honest!

[@rixvspinner]

Another great Kevin Pollack CS interview. Kevin is as thorough as Howard STern when he interviews actors, film makers etc.. I would like to see him do voice impressions; he's the master.

[@radiomassacre2020]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Kevin! For announcing the ads yourself and not loading up the screen with cheese. Just for that, I will on my own volition check out your sponsors. You sir, possess the lost art of mojo.

[@eyescandeceive]

cards against humanity is sold out

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

New to the KPCS.. I'm feelin it!

[@rhomeaforever]

great interview Kevin.

[@juliusceasar6002]

this is a great interview, i like that its long and interesting , yes typing class was a god send

[@flyboymcgee8059]

Tom is a great guy. Hands down one of my favorite people ever

[@shayliewelsh1897]

Nate Hamann I agree 100%!

[@leffrw]

This is one of the best interviews period !!! I had thought his 2 interviews on inside the actors studio were awesome; but this is much better; it truly is a must see; have a PBR and watch.

[@kingwacky184]

I have seen inside the actors studio interviews too and yes those are great but this was way better. I did love the moment Tom hanks talked about the movie Philadelphia tho and got emotional about a guy that had aids for real and was on the set and he talked about how he worked at some factory don't remember what kind of factory now but how he would wheel in his oxygen tank at work. That was a nice moment really showed what a wonderful person Tom Hanks is

[@chriskaprys]

What an infinite well of grace, respect, humility, and comedy is stored in Mr. Hanks. He's about as present and honest and playful as a person can be. His ability to remember details and names spanning years, even from some brief one-off occasion, tells me he was truly present and truly engaged and interested, not just killing time or going through the motions or trying to prove something. Every interview I've seen with him, he brings such refinement and pleasant goofy energy that fills the room, while also leaving plenty of space for everyone else to be themselves. He seems to bring out the best in people and bring everyone up to the same level. Remarkable, admirable person.

[@Veravanwhoop]

I sat through that for over two hours . . . and it was freak'n awesome. Thanks Kev.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Talented man, Tom Hanks. Chris Rock said that Tom Hanks was THE funniest standup comic among many comics, while Hanks was appearing in clubs in preparation for his role in Punchline.

[@randycunningham7318]

They should have included those funny parts in the movie.

[@ThomasLuca]

Love Tom Hanks! *applause* great show Kevin *thumbs up*

[@surlycanadian]

Amazing interview. Kevin, you rocked it again.

[@pedxing]

didn't see this until 2019, still golden.

[@kyrilascully7828]

That Thing You Do! is one of my favorite Go To Movies when I need to cheer up---and to keep it in the Hanks family, my other Go To Movie is Mamma Mia. But I am a huge fan of Apollo 13, because the real event occurred on my birthday and the nail-biting tension we watched in Real Time during the Real Event, well I must have seen Apollo 13 a dozen times or more, and EACH TIME I watch it, I STILL feel that nail-biting tension. THAT is GOOD FILM MAKING!!! Congrats to Ron Howard for that. But man, your From The Earth to the Moon is one of my all time favorite mini-series. Very well done, Tom. I know that if Tom Hanks is in the film, I will be entertained. But I have to say I thought the accent you used in ELVIS ruined your performance as Col. Parker. I'm a theater trained child actor myself, specializing in accents. But then I grew up in South Florida where one hears many accents growing up. Otherwise, it was spot on. I do have a question, though. With your experience working with young actors, do you stay in touch with them to help them navigate first time fame? I am a member of A Minor Consideration and we offer support and resources to former and current child actors struggling with the wake of their careers, so that is what motivates my question, because Austin Butler's manager contacted me to put him in touch with Paul Petersen, our founder/president emeritus.

[@ummagumma00]

I'm sorry I gotta say I love Money Pit and The Burbs. Tom Hanks' finest moments!

[@julieoakman761]

Matthew Conti The Burbs is my fav. Every character, every line.

[@Happyboymargarine]

Best line in the burbs: when the kid drives his garbage from his garage to the street- Tom hanks says : I’ve never seen that I’ve never seen that before lol

[@GeekFurious]

Watched this four times. Superb.

[@lance134679]

Great interview. Thank you. Need to find Bosom Buddies...

[@mikeverstraete7274]

Best KPCS so far. I hated to see this one end. PLEASE get Tom back for a second interview. That was a great 2 hours and 42 minutes.

[@mc52]

Thank you!! This was great!!

[@GlennTwiddle1]

He dropped an "Opie Cunningham" ... Classic !!!

[@ashleybeetnik1984]

Kevin gets better in this interview, but Tom can make anyone look good. Thanks bud..signed a Pabst drinking Canadian.

[@christophero55]

Subscribed. This interview was more entertaining than most movies I've seen. Other than Tom Hanks movies, of course. ;)

[@nachoxsupreme1444]

Damn he didn't waste any time getting to Tom Hanks. Great interview.

[@gorkmusic]

Why this doesn't have millions of views is beyond me

[@MrStensnask]

Tom's a good guy. Damn talented.

[@doriangraye1971]

One of the reasons why Hanks is a national treasure. He’ll be remembered as one of the tops.

[@MrJohnisthename]

Tom is so easy going and down to earth plays a big part in the movie roles he is offered because movie directors tend to avoid difficult arrogant actors

[@ractsninjas]

Tom Hanks isn't just a good actor, but a nice guy. Why can't there be more people like this guy in Hollywood.

[@manofiske3318]

Tom Hanks isn't a good actor , but he is a nice guy.

[@fatihsahin167]

mano fiske Nobody asked you for your opinion on his ability to act.

[@jakeenan]

Do you not agree....that Mr Hanks puts on a clinic of how to be an interviewee. What a guy.

[@NoEasyFeet]

Tom Hanks is droppin' fucking knowledge. This was a great interview.

[@juffurey]

NoEasyFeet really expresses that he researches his roles.

[@cheezmunky1]

Tom Hanks is so hilarious when he's just being himself on a talk show and/or chat show.

[@Andy2481]

that 2 hours and 40 mins flew by. I was disapointed they never spoke with Tom about the film The Burbs. One of my all time favs and so under rated that movie. Also shame they didnt chat with Tom about Big and some of his other films.

[@woodrowu]

Late to the party (just found Chat)... Pollack you're a genius great show/idea. Much success to you.

[@kyrilascully7828]

Kevin, I never knew you did excellent impersonations! Bing Crosby and Chris Walken!!! Perfect.

[@BDUBZ49]

He's been doing them since the 80s

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

How has it taken me this long to discover this show. Fantastic! Of course I did choose this Tom Hanks episode for my first one soooo the other episodes have a very tough act to follow. Subscribed.

[@decox911]

Outstanding. Will there ever be a Tom Hanks memoir?

[@MysteryBooms]

Great show. Keep up the good work Pollak and gang.

[@brianpmcg]

Outstanding show!

[@Susquehanna80]

Best KPCS guest Ever!!!! Tom Hanks is such a nice & interesting person..

[@AndyFelbab]

1:07:37 according to wiki Vaughn Meader flew to Milwaukee (not Detroit like Tom says here, twice) when he had the conversation with the cab driver Now I don't know who to believe. They've both been there for me in many instances in my life

[@jameskeyes1131]

That was the most fun I've had in a long time with my pants on. Tom is hilarious, down to earth and clever.

[@briandklinger]

You know if Tom Hanks hadn't have become an actor, he would've made one hell of a teacher.

[@twonumber22]

His Hardcore History - Addendum episode was great.

[@TomLawrence-f8y]

How come you don't have any visuals with your sponsors, Kevin?

[@donniemoder1466]

Love Tom Hanks. Saw "Lucky Me" on Broadway and it was terrible, seems Nora had not polished the script, but Hanks gave it his all and it was so impressive to see him put everything into his performance that it was a great experience.

[@tomcat4841]

Impossible! He started at the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. If only he'd play King Lear on Broadway. Why does he deprive his public?

[@undermoonlightglow]

Thank you, Tom.