American Hostage
12 episodes
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Creator: Criminal Content
Full cast Thriller and Psychological Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program.
American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Genres: Thriller and Psychological
Completion status: Finished
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Episodes:
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:30:00 +0000
Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news program. Mr. Kiritsis has tied a shotgun to his banker’s neck in grim fashion, but through Heckman's radio show he gradually becomes a polarizing national media sensation during a nail biting 63-hour standoff.
American Hostage is an 8-episode scripted psychological thriller from Criminal Content, starring Emmy Award-winner Jon Hamm and directed by Academy Award® winner Shawn Christensen.
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Episode 1 | The Man with the Gun
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:53:00 +0000
In the series Premiere, local news reporter Fred Heckman's life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected call from a listener.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
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Episode 2 | The Man with the Microphone
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:54:00 +0000
Tony and Fred’s negotiations heat up as WIBC and Indianapolis detectives contemplate the ramifications of letting a hostage-taker air his personal grievances live on the radio.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:55:00 +0000
As authorities surround Tony's apartment, Heckman continues to chip away at Tony and slowly inch toward his heart.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:56:00 +0000
The FBI sends in their newest profiler to help Fred prepare for the most dangerous on-air interview of his life.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:57:00 +0000
Fred goes live on the air with Tony, knowing that with one wrong word... the gun goes off.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:58:00 +0000
As the public joins the airwaves to sound off on Tony and the hostage crisis, local authorities send in SWAT, setting Tony off, and putting everyone's life at risk.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Episode 7 | To Kill or Not to Kill
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:59:00 +0000
Tony pressures the tyrannical banking system to issue him an apology letter to read at the press conference, as Fred mentally prepares to meet Tony in person... on national television.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
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Episode 8 | Live: On National Television
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000
In the season finale of American Hostage, Tony pulls Fred in closer, as the TV cameras record his last hope for retribution.
Starring: Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, Dylan Baker, Carla Gugino and Becky Ann Baker
Directed by: Shawn Christensen
Written by: CD Carpenter
Episode 9 | Aftershow with Jon Hamm
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:01:00 +0000
What happened to the real Tony Kiritsis after the hostage crisis? Did he and Fred Heckman ever meet again? Plus, what drew Jon Hamm to step into this world and play Fred Heckman? In this special bonus episode, join us for a roundtable discussion about the making of American Hostage, featuring Jon Hamm, Joe Perrino, director Shawn Christensen, writer CD Carpenter, and moderator G.G. Hawkins.
Episode 10 | Killer Psyche: Inside the Mind of Tony Kiritsis
Tue, 03 May 2022 07:01:00 +0000
In this special Killer Psyche and American Hostage crossover episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the twisted mind of the real-life Tony Kiritsis. Candice surfaces new details from Tony's past, revealing who he was before this crime and what drove him to kidnap Richard Hall, strap a gun to the back of his head, and hold him hostage for 63 hours.
Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000
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