From the moment he first arrived on screen claiming to be an innocent balloonist marooned on the island, Benjamin Linus has been an unstoppable force on Lost. While normally depicted as a cold and calculating villain, it now seems that Linus is the only character who can bring the Oceanic Six back to the island, saving humanity in the process.

Playing this complex and captivating character is Michael Emerson, a stage actor who made a name for himself on television by playing serial killer William Hinks on The Practice. HoboTrashcan.com recently caught up with Emerson to talk about the complexities of Lost, the lighter side of Benjamin Linus and having microwavable food thrown at your head.

This week, Hobo Radio brings you audio highlights from that interview:

 

 Hobo Radio 76 - An interview with Michael Emerson (Ben Linus on Lost) [17:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

You can read the entire interview here: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/02/11/one-on-one-with-michael-emerson/

And for more Lost goodness, make sure to check out Chris Kirkman’s in-depth Lost: Down the Hatch recaps and this week’s Murphy’s Law column – Lost action figures I’d like to see.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

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