Hell on Wheels: Talking Hell on Wheels

We talk to Hell on Wheels series Pilot & Finale Director David Von Ancken. Tuesday July 26, 2016 https://blab.im/lifecoach-jedi-kinte-tv-director-david-von-ancken Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: David Von Ancken @dvahydelake https://twitter.com/dvahydelake http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1204568/ Executive Producer / Director / Writer David Von Ancken is a prolific television director and executive producer as well as a feature film director. David executive produced and directed, Tut, an epic six hour action-adventure-thriller for Spike starring Ben Kingsley. Spike's first mini-series features King Tut's ascension to power, the chaotic political intrigue of the youngest Pharaoh's rule of ancient Egypt, and the mystery surrounding his death. He executive produced and directed the first season of Salem, the premiere series for cable network, WGN. The show was picked up for a second season. He executive produced and directed the pilot of AMC's series, Hell on Wheels, then continued as executive producer/director for its first two seasons. David has also directed multiple episodes such popular series as Californication, The Shield, CSI:NY and Cold Case. And he has directed shows as diverse as Intelligence, The Following, House of Lies, Oz, Numb3rs, Heroes, Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries and Person of Interest. In addition to his work in television, David co-wrote and directed Seraphim Falls, a civil war action-thriller starring Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. David was nominated for Gotham's Breakthrough Director Award for his work on the film. David's acclaimed debut short film, Bullet in the Brain, won Universal/Hypnotic Films' Million Dollar Film Festival as well as numerous other awards at festivals including Rotterdam, The Silver Bear at Chicago and South By Southwest. @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk to actress Robin McLeavy who plays Eva about the Final season of Hell on wheels plus we talk about episode 13 "Railroad Men". Wednesday July 20, 2016 https://blab.im/master-jedi-kinte-actress-robin-mcleavy Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Robin McLeavy @RobinMcLeavy https://twitter.com/RobinMcLeavy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2029984/ Robin McLeavy is an actress, known for The Loved Ones (2009), Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) and Hell on Wheels (2011). Railroad Men When the race to finish the railroad comes down to mere inches, all parties find themselves pondering the end of the line and what the future has in store for them. Season number: 5 Episode number: 13 Air date: July 16, 2016 @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk about season 5 episode 12 "Any Sum Within Reason" plus we chat with series Director Tim Southam. Saturday July 9, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-tv-director-timsoutham Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Tim Southam https://twitter.com/timsoutham Tim Southam http://www.timsoutham.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0816074/ Tim Southam has directed dramas and documentaries exploring life on the land, life in politics and life in the arts. He has also worked as a director on several high profile series. His most celebrated films include The Bay of Love and Sorrows, Drowning in Dreams, One Dead Indian, Trudeau: Maverick in the Making, L'Histoire de l'oie, Danser Perreault, Satie and Suzanne and Brent Carver: Home Through the Night. Series include Hell on Wheels, House, Animal Kingdom, Bones, Colony and Bates Motel, serving on the latter as season four producing director. He is developing his third feature film Hey 45 with writer Morwyn Brebner and producer Anna Stratton. Before becoming a filmmaker Tim studied economics, philosophy and literature at the University of Toronto and gained a master's degree in political economy from the London School of Economics. He worked for the European advertising departments of two New York-based magazines, served an apprenticeship with filmmaker/ photographer Gregory Colbert, directed a dozen commercials and was a writer on the series Traders for showrunners Hart Hanson and David Shore. In 2014 he was elected National President of the Directors Guild of Canada, and was re-elected in 2016. Tim was raised in the Quebec Ottawa Valley in French and English and is married to theatre director Eda Holmes. @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk to actress Angela Zhou who plays Fong / Mei about the Final season of Hell on wheels. Saturday July 5, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-actress-angela-zhou Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Angela Zhou @MsAngelaZhou https://twitter.com/MsAngelaZhou http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4533072/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Angela Zhou was born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Half Hakka (a Chinese ethnic minority group), Angela grew up learning Mandarin from her mother's side and Cantonese from her father's side. A high school scheduling conflict led Angela to her first drama class where she discovered acting. From then on, she took up every opportunity to act in musicals, dramas, and classical productions. Her interest in Shakespearean productions in particular led her to train with SGCNZ's Young Shakespeare Company at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London. In 2010, Angela moved to the U.S. to study at Duke University as a Robertson Scholar. She graduated in 2014 with an A.B. degree majoring in Politics, Economics, and Creative Media and moved to Los Angeles where she caught her first big break as Mei/Fong on AMC's Hell on Wheels (2011). @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk to actor Phil Burke who plays Mickey McGinnes about the Final season of Hell on wheels. Saturday June 28, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-actor-phil-burke Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Phil Burke http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2007230/ Phil Burke attended the American Academy Of Dramatic Arts in New York, on a Board of Trustees Scholarship. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Fine Arts in 2003. Burke continued his acting training at various performing workshops and studios throughout New York. On stage, Phil Burke holds a noticeable list of leading-roles to his credit while holding mixed work in leading and supporting roles on the screen. Burke's screen debut was in 2005 and since that year, he has performed in various films and on numerous television series. Notable television series of the latter 2000s include The Good Wife (2009) and Hell on Wheels (2011) on which he held a recurring role. Burke's film work includes the direct-to-video, horror film Zombie Town (2007), then, direct-to-video Sci-Fi adventure thriller 100 Million BC (2008) and then a romantic comedy film short Mike and Lucy (2008). @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk about season 5 episode 10 "61 Degrees" plus we chat with series writer Max Hurwitz. Saturday June 25, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-hell-on-wheels-61-degrees-5x10-writer-max-hurwitz-ccqjqw Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Max Hurwitz @xhurwitz https://twitter.com/xhurwitz http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2750446/ 61 Degrees http://www.amc.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/season-5/episode-10-61-degrees Cullen's nitroglycerin experiment makes an explosive backdrop for the railroad life in Truckee; Durant's plan takes a deadly turn. Season number: 5 Episode number: 10 Air date: June 25, 2016 @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk about season 5 episode 9 "Return to the Garden" plus we chat with series writer Jami O'Brien. Saturday June 18, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-tv-writer-jamie-o-brien Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Jami O'Brien @jami_obrien https://twitter.com/jami_obrien http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2542427/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr6 Jami O'Brien is a producer and writer, known for Hell on Wheels (2011), The Deep End (2010) and Flesh and Bone (2015). Return to the Garden Cullen considers life-changing decisions in Utah; Truckee adapts to life without Cullen; lies compromise Durant's new partner. Season number: 5 Episode number: 9 Air date: June 18, 2016 @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk to actor ames Shanklin who plays Aaron Hatch & Actor James Shanklin & Director Michael Nankin about the Final season of Hell on wheels. Saturday June 14, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-hell-on-wheels-james-shanklin-who-plays-aaron-hatch-final-season Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: James Shanklin @jamesshanklin17 https://twitter.com/jamesshanklin17 @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels James Shanklin http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1255793/ James Shanklin was born on October 31, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He is an actor, known for Moneyball (2011), Mission: Impossible III (2006) and The Social Network (2010).

We talk about season 5 episode 8 "Two Soldiers" plus we chat with series writer Tom Brady. Saturday June 11, 2016 https://blab.im/kinte-ken-tay-of-la-hell-on-wheels-two-soldiers-writer-tom-brady Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest: Tom Brady @TomBradyTV https://twitter.com/TomBradyTV http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4553973/?ref_=fn_al_nm_4 Two Soldiers When the Swede goes on a murderous rampage on the Hatch homestead, a long-overdue showdown with Cullen ensues. Season number: 5 Episode number: 8 Air date: June 11, 2016 @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk about season 5 the final 7 episode preview plus talk about Kinte meeting Kevin Davey and James Shanklin in person. Tuesday June 8, 2016 Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels

We talk about season 5 of Hell on wheels with actress Robin McLeavy who plays Eva . Episode 79 Friday September 25, 2015 Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Robin McLeavy @RobinMcLeavy https://twitter.com/RobinMcLeavy http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2029984/ Robin McLeavy is an actress from Sydney, Australia. She graduated from NIDA in 2004. She starred as Lola Stone in the critically acclaimed Australian horror film, The Loved Ones. Born: June 19, 1981 (age 34), Sydney, Australia Height: 5' 5" Education: National Institute of Dramatic Art Awards: Helen Hayes Awards for outstanding Supporting Performer, Visiting Production

Hell on Wheels: Rod Lurie/False Prophets (5x07) We talk about season 5 episode 7 False Prophets of Hell on Wheels also be joined by director of episode Rod Lurie. Saturday August 29, 2015 Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Rod Lurie @RodLurie https://twitter.com/RodLurie False Prophets (5x07) http://www.amc.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/season-5/episode-07-false-prophets Cullen and Durant meet with President Grant to discuss the future of the railroad; The Swede puts his plan against the Mormons in action. Rod Lurie http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0527109/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Talented film critic-turned-director who burst onto the scene in late 2000 with his hotly debated political thriller The Contender (2000). That film launched Lurie into the spot of filmmakers-to-watch and stood out amongst a year's worth of mindless and politically empty films. Born in Israel, Lurie spent his childhood living in Connecticut and Hawaii. At age 18 he began attending the highly prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Upon graduation in 1984, he spent 4 years serving in the army, which took him to various cities in the U.S. and Europe. While serving in the Army, he worked part-time as freelance entertainment journalist, writing film reviews for small newspapers. After serving 4 of the 5 years of his obligation to the Army, he became a full-time film critic. He was soon writing reviews for Los Angeles Magazine and doing spots on KABC Talk Radio. Unfortunately, Lurie's sensationalist and highly informal style of film criticism made him one of the most hated film critics in the country. He found himself banned from many traditional critics' screenings of films. In the mid-90's, Lurie decided to make a career transition towards filmmaking. A self-confessed political junkie, Lurie channeled his interests and vast knowledge of filmmaking into the 1998 short film 4 Second Delay (1998). Lurie combined the still-unanswered questions of Watergate and his talk radio day job into a tense, half-hour thriller. The film won the Jury Special Prize at the Deauville Film Festival, and served as Lurie's calling card, as he prepared to make his first feature-length film. He ventured into politics for his feature-length debut, Deterrence (1999). The plot concerned an incumbent U.S. President, and an intense military situation that arises while he is stranded in a snow-covered diner. Filmed on one set and starring Kevin Pollak as the President, the film garnered Lurie even more recognition, even if it received drastically mixed reviews. It was while presenting his favorite actress Joan Allen with an Achievement Award that Lurie conceived The Contender (2000). After finishing the script, Lurie assembled an all-star cast of acting greats (including Gary Oldman and Jeff Bridges) and some exemplary camera techniques into a political masterpiece. The film, about a female Vice Presidential nominee who is struck with sexual allegations, the film blurred the lines of good and evil and showed how "Principles only mean something if you stand by them when you're inconvenienced." Arguably the most widely debated 2000 film next to Traffic (2000), the film garnered two Oscar nominations and won the prestigious Alan J. Pakula Award. By the time the 2001 Oscars rolled around, Lurie was already hard at work at his next film, working with his acting hero Robert Redford. The result was the 2001 action/drama The Last Castle (2001). It centered on an imprisoned military general, forced to go up against a tyrannical prison warden. Despite some favorable reviews, the film was a commercial failure. Not to be deterred, the prolific Lurie has kept himself busy. While working on the script for another prison drama, _Clink Inc. (2001)_, Lurie wrote and directed the short film, The Nazi (2002), starring James Cromwell. The film was screened at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival. While Lurie plots his next move, he is no doubt one of the more talented filmmakers to emerge at the turn of the 21st Century.

We talk about season 5 of Hell on Wheels with Actress Paige Patterson who plays Josie Rose. Tuesday August 25, 2015 Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Actress Paige Patterson who plays Josie Rose http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4772533/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Hell on Wheels: Actress Paige Patterson aka Josie Rose Paige Patterson is an actress, known for Quarter Life (2014), Hell on Wheels (2011) and Pzazz 101 (2011). http://www.amc.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/talk/forum/2015/08/live-interview-actress-paige-patterson-who-plays-josie-rose-hell-on-wheels

We talk about season 5 episode 6 of Hell on Wheels. Director Neil LaBute & Writer Jami O’Brien Saturday August 22, 2015 Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Director Neil LaBute & Writer Jami O’Brien Hungry Ghosts (5x06) http://www.amc.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/season-5/episode-06-hungry-ghosts Cullen and Mei escort precious cargo through the California wilderness; Eva nurses Louise back to health.

We talk about season 5 of Hell on Wheels with Actress Angela Zhou who plays Fong. Hosts: Yardley Hickey @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Actress Angela Zhou @MsAngelaZhou https://twitter.com/MsAngelaZhou http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4533072/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Angela Zhou is known for her work on The Interlude (2014), Bystander (2011) and Locksmiths (2015).

We talk about season 5 episode 5 of Hell on Wheels. Saturday August 15, 2015 Season 5, Episode 5 Elixir of Life http://www.amc.com/shows/hell-on-wheels/season-5/elixir-of-life Unexpected violence strikes during the festival of Tin Hau Don in Chinatown. Cullen confronts The Swede. Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme. Hosts: Yardley Hickey @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell https://facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels https://facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Dohn Norwood @dohn_n who plays Psalms https://twitter.com/dohn_n http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1382564/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Morehouse alumni and Indianapolis native, Dohn Norwood is making a name for himself in the Hollywood scene. His film and television credits include: Bruce Almighty (starring Jim Carry), Mini's First Time (starring Alec Baldwin and Carry Anne Moss), Castle, Entourage, Without a Trace, ER, Bones, and The Closer. Dohn's background is highlighted by both his well traveled and well trained skills. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, Dohn went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego (one of the three most prominent schools for performing arts training in the United States). While at U.C.S.D., Dohn traveled to Dakar, Senegal in West Africa where he performed a one-man show centered on his childhood while growing up on Indianapolis' Westside. The show received rave reviews from a variety of foreign critics including those from Spain, Germany, Portugal, Argentina, and several West African countries. At the conclusion of Norwood's stay at U.C.S.D., he moved on to Los Angeles, California where he currently resides. His first introduction to LA's performing arts world was as the role of Romeo in the Ahmanson Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet directed by Sir Peter Hall of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2001. Dohn has been involved in theatre and performance since the fourth grade when he took part in an after school drama club program while attending Indianapolis Public School No. 2 in downtown Indianapolis. He went on to be part of the performing arts magnet at both Shortridge Junior High School and Broad Ripple High School. Acting is not the only career Dohn is establishing in Los Angeles. As a product of not only acting programs but many after school outreach organizations such as Indiana University's Upward Bound program (as a student) and later as a Tutor/Counselor and Drama instructor for Morehouse College's Upward Bound Program as well, it is no surprise Dohn's life has expanded to include philanthropy. Dohn not only serves as Vice President but as an instructor for The T.Y.M.E. Foundation/Boys to Men Enrichment Program centered in South Los Angeles. The T.Y.M.E. Foundation is a non-profit organization based on the principle of teaching young men excellence. "Boys to Men" is The T.Y.M.E. Foundation's youth outreach program which focuses on principles of scholastic achievement, leadership, and community service. Having established a diverse resume which includes stage, television, film, and commercials, Dohn now faces a strong future in the film and television world. Upcoming projects to watch for include Castle, Doing the L.A. Thing, and 15 Minutes of Fame.

2 of 2 We talk about season 5 of Hell on Wheels with Tzi Ma who plays Tao about his role on Hell on Wheels. 8/11/15 Part 1: http://www.spreaker.com/user/indyradio/tzima Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Tzi Ma http://www.tzima.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002245/ An endlessly imaginative and compelling actor, Tzi Ma has created a score of memorable film, television and stage characters. From his recent roles as Hinh, a deadly efficient assassin and nationalist spy masquerading as Michael Caine's ever-invaluable assistant in The Quiet American (2002) to his hilarious, lit-cigarette-swallowing take as The General in Joel Coen and Ethan Coen's The Ladykillers (2004), Ma always delivers the unexpected.

1 of 2 We talk about season 5 of Hell on Wheels with Tzi Ma who plays Tao. 8/11/15 Part 2: http://www.spreaker.com/user/indyradio/tzimaparttwo Hosts: Yardley @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Tzi Ma http://www.tzima.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002245/ An endlessly imaginative and compelling actor, Tzi Ma has created a score of memorable film, television and stage characters. From his recent roles as Hinh, a deadly efficient assassin and nationalist spy masquerading as Michael Caine's ever-invaluable assistant in The Quiet American (2002) to his hilarious, lit-cigarette-swallowing take as The General in Joel Coen and Ethan Coen's The Ladykillers (2004), Ma always delivers the unexpected.

We talk about season 5 episode 4 of Hell on Wheels. Hosts: Yardley Hickey @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF Guest co host: Stephanie Chabeniuk @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Michael Patric http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2789088/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm Michael Patric is known for his work on Becoming Jane (2007), Legends of Chima (2013) and Rolla Saor (2007).

We talk about season 5 of Hell on Wheels with Andy Yu who plays Hoi. Hosts: Yardley Hickey @militant_marker https://twitter.com/militant_marker Kinte @KinteF https://twitter.com/KinteF @TalkingHell https://twitter.com/TalkingHell facebook.com/TalkingHellOnWheels facebook.com/groups/talkinghellonwheels Guest: Andy Yu @NDeeU https://twitter.com/ndeeu http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3977804/ https://www.facebook.com/AndyManYu Retaining his ability to speak authentic Hong Kong Cantonese, Andy immigrated from HK to Vancouver and developed a spotless accent-free English that's frequently a surprise to many. He also underwent seven years of school studying Mandarin. With his passion for stage that he had acquired at a young age, Andy has expanded to the screen by appearing in TV commercials and series, as well as a voice-over role in the critically acclaimed undercover cop drama game "Sleeping Dogs" (2012).