Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon (Violet Mikami and Lizzy Novak on Chicago Fire)

Summary

One Chicago Podcast: Hanako Greensmith & Jocelyn Hudon (Violet Mikami & Lizzy Novak on Chicago Fire)

Date: November 13, 2025
Host: Brian Lucci (Producer, former Chicago cop)
Guests: Hanako Greensmith (Violet Mikami), Jocelyn Hudon (Lizzy Novak)

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Episode Overview

In this lively episode of the One Chicago Podcast, host Brian Lucci sits down with Chicago Fire stars Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon. The duo, who play beloved paramedic partners Violet Mikami and Lizzy Novak on the show, dive deep into their journeys joining the cast, their on-screen and off-screen chemistry, favorite moments, personal backgrounds, and dreams for their characters. Listeners get a rare peek into the camaraderie among the cast, their unique experiences behind the scenes, and what makes the world of Chicago Fire resonate so strongly with fans.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The On-Screen & Off-Screen Chemistry ([05:07]–[06:05]; [32:21])

• Brian highlights the "undeniable chemistry" between Hanako and Jocelyn, noting how fans have increasingly responded to their dynamic as Ambo 61's paramedics.
• Jocelyn claims their chemistry "solidified" during a moment on the show where their characters refuse to abandon each other, and in real life, during their chemistry read for casting.
  • "I remember Hanako was there, and I just kept looking at her, and she was like, 'Yeah.' And I was like, 'All right.'" – Jocelyn ([07:24])
• Hanako recalls Jocelyn cursing during her final test— “oh, shit balls”—making them both laugh and breaking the tension, setting the tone for their friendship ([32:47]).

2. Getting Cast & Becoming Series Regulars ([06:14]–[08:33])

• Hanako started as a guest star in 2019, originally playing Gallo's girlfriend and a paramedic at another house, before returning multiple times and eventually being made a series regular in Season 10.
• Jocelyn auditioned for Novak, recalling a "nerve wracking" chemistry read, eventually joining as a recurring guest star with hopes of being picked up full time.
  • “Every scene I was like, don’t mess up. I was basically pooping myself for all of season.” – Jocelyn ([08:33])

3. Integrating into the Established Cast ([09:00]–[11:25])

• Both describe joining such a long-running, tight-knit team as intimidating yet rewarding.
• Hanako praises Kara and Michelle (previous paramedics) for supporting her, especially when she was new—"I was just a visitor, hoping I don’t mess up" ([09:36]).
• Jocelyn says she tried not to upset the group dynamic: "They've been here for so long...they all know what they're doing. Everyone's so funny. I just basically tried not to mess up the whole time. Still trying." ([09:00])

4. Learning from Cast Veterans ([12:33]–[15:47])

• Both actresses credit key castmates for inspiration:
  • Jocelyn: “Christian Stolti. Just acting-wise and also just as a human being. I have to read more. He’s amazing.” ([12:57])
  • Hanako: “Eamonn Walker. He’s just a legend. He knows how to stand in his power… he’s very generous.” ([14:16])
• The cast’s mentorship ethos is evident, with Brian noting the way “people just, like, look out for each other.”

5. Behind-the-Scenes Help & “Med Craft” ([17:29]–[19:27])

• Hanako says Jocelyn “locked in really hard, really fast” and didn’t need much help adjusting.
• Jocelyn credits Hanako’s ability to communicate subtly on set—"Sometimes I would just look at her, and she's like...I'm like, okay, got it," referencing learning staging and procedural moments ([18:30]).

6. Most Intense / Iconic Scene Together ([19:33]–[20:38])

• Both agree the C-section scene stands out as their most memorable and tension-filled shared moment.
  • "It almost ran like a play...10 pages of material." – Hanako ([19:55])
• On practical filming: “Hanako’s like, opening a uterus and there’s like a real baby that’s covered in yogurt and jam. I’m like, why does the baby smell delicious?” – Jocelyn ([20:27])

7. Their Characters’ Backstories ([24:38]–[25:36])

• Jocelyn hints at Novak’s hidden traumas, particularly around family loss and slow-burning reveals of her background.
• Hanako says Violet’s past hasn’t been fully explored on the show, except hints that “her family probably expected or wanted more for her...like being a nurse or doctor” ([25:36]).
• Hanako shares her real parents are musicians and wanted her to avoid the risks of acting ([25:59]).

8. Favorite Things About Chicago ([27:11]–[27:54])

• Hanako: “There's a true grit that comes with this city...different neighborhoods...architecture is beautiful, etc.”
• Jocelyn: “The food. They have a great culinary scene here.”

9. How Much of Themselves is in Their Characters ([27:45]–[29:00])

• Hanako estimates: “70%” herself in Violet ([27:48]).
• Jocelyn: “I'd say like 90.” Hanako playfully corrects her to 75–80%, noting Novak is “maybe quite as chaotic as Lizzie was six years ago.”

10. Defining Scenes & Motivations ([29:35]–[31:20])

• Jocelyn selects a formative ambulance scene: “There are perks to being a floater...but being here and getting attached...hitting a little too hard, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid.”
• Hanako recalls when Violet "absolutely yells at a bystander," representing her integrity ([30:40]).

11. Favorite/Most Meaningful Love Interests ([31:20]–[32:08])

• Hanako: “The Prince Charming of it all, Hawkins.” She felt his arc was hard to live up to for Violet’s future partners.
• Jocelyn teases an undisclosed "current love interest.”

12. Platonic Chemistry ([32:21]–[33:22])

• Both praise their genuine friendship off-screen as the root of the show’s “friend love stories” – “I think because we're actually friends in real life, so it's not forced or put on.” – Jocelyn

13. Fun Behind-the-Scenes Stories ([33:35]–[34:07])

• The cast frequently gathers for outings; recent example—a trip to Christian Stolti’s Indiana home. Miranda, Tony, Jocelyn even went swimming in October!

14. Professional Praise for Each Other ([34:10]–[35:14])

• Jocelyn lauds Hanako’s seriousness without being unlikable: “Even with you yelling at the bystander...never comes off as unlikable.”
• Hanako admires Jocelyn’s subtlety: “You're never overplaying it...I'm always able to tell there's a lot going on behind whatever it is that you're saying.”

15. Dream Episodes & What’s Coming Up ([35:27]–[37:29])

• Jocelyn dreams of a dramatic frozen lake rescue. Hanako wants a hostage situation involving both characters (“We could get PD involved!”).
• Hanako: This season, Violet is “the most at peace I have seen her,” focused more on her work.
• Jocelyn: Excited about Novak’s development, including a Taekwondo scene and "love interest stuff."

16. Lightning Round: Rapid-Fire Fun ([37:32]–[41:19])

• “Marry/Fire/Hose”: Jocelyn would “marry Violet, hose David.”
• Crossover dreams: Jocelyn wants Benson, Rollins, and Carisi (Law & Order: SVU); Hanako picks Missy Peregrym (FBI).
• Which character to run into a burning building with? Hanako chooses David Eigenberg (“he’s scrappy, he would put his life down the line for anybody”), Jocelyn says Brandon would be the best actual firefighter after training.
• Vacation pick: Both pick Miranda.
• Trade places with: Jocelyn, Chief Dermot; Hanako, Miranda (“I’d love to try it for a day”).

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Memorable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “I was a paramedic at another house...I was just a visitor. Like, I just hope I don't mess up and whatever. This is crazy. I've never gotten to be on a set this big.” – Hanako ([09:36])
• “This is just such a dream to have gotten this job. I call it, like, my unicorn job. I'm like, there's only going to be one of these, and I'm just going to stay here as long as they'll allow me to be here.” – Jocelyn ([10:35])
• “Christian Stolti. Just acting wise, and also just as a human being. I'm like, I have to read more…He’s amazing.” – Jocelyn ([12:57])
• “Eamonn Walker…He gives you that power…It's a great masterclass to work with him.” – Hanako ([14:20])
• “Sometimes I would just look at her, and she's like…I'm like, okay, got it.” – Jocelyn, on learning set craft from Hanako ([18:30])
• “Opening a uterus and there's like a real baby that's covered in yogurt and jam. And I'm like, why does the baby smell delicious?” – Jocelyn ([20:27])
• “Probably a decent amount by this point. I'd say, like 70%.” – Hanako on how much of Violet is her ([27:48])
• “There are perks to being a floater...But being here and getting attached, it's… just hitting a little too hard, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid.” – Jocelyn as Novak ([29:47])
• “Even with you yelling at the bystander...it doesn't come off as unlikable, which is really, really hard to do.” – Jocelyn to Hanako ([34:27])
• “You're never overplaying it. I'm always able to tell there's a lot going on behind whatever it is that you're saying.” – Hanako to Jocelyn ([35:07])
• “...What I learned from Hanako in regards to becoming a paramedic I think sometimes. Sometimes I would just look at her…it's never condescending or anything...they're like, really calm when they respond to emergencies.” – Jocelyn ([18:30])
• “Honestly, Jocelyn is so – no, you do subtlety so well. You're never overplaying it. I have never experienced you overplay a moment..." – Hanako ([34:47])

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Notable Moments and Fun Facts

• Real Film Details: The C-section scene was so intense it felt like performing a play, with a real baby on set masked in yogurt and jam as newborn effects ([20:27]).
• Hidden Talents: Hanako's parents are musicians (cellist and violinist); she can sing (studied musical theater) ([25:59]), while Jocelyn started as a ballet dancer ([26:32]).
• Genuine Camaraderie: The cast regularly meets up off-set, including lake swims in Indiana during October cold ([33:43]).
• Lightning Round Laughs: If she could, Jocelyn would "marry Violet"; Hanako says she'd rescue David Eigenberg from a fire any day ([38:24], [39:33]).
• Dreamscapes: Hanako wants a Violet–Novak hostage drama with a Chicago P.D. crossover ([35:59]), Jocelyn is still lobbying for a daring winter water rescue ([35:32]).

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Important Timestamps

• [05:07] - Chemistry between Hanako & Jocelyn discussed
• [06:14] - How Hanako joined the show
• [07:24] - Jocelyn’s casting experience
• [09:36] - Integrating into the cast & initial nerves
• [12:57] - Most inspirational cast members
• [18:30] - On-set help and learning “med craft”
• [19:33] - The famous C-section scene
• [24:38] - Character backstories revealed
• [27:48] - How much of themselves in their roles
• [29:47] - Defining character scenes
• [31:20] - Favorite love interests
• [32:21] - Platonic on- and off-screen chemistry
• [33:43] - Behind-the-scenes cast outings
• [34:27] - Professional praise and acting strengths
• [35:27] - Dream episodes and season teases
• [37:32] - Lightning round Q&A begins
• [39:33] - Who’d run into a burning building with?
• [40:03] - Who to vacation with?
• [41:00] - Best actual firefighter
• [41:49] - Sign-off

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Tone and Style

Warm, candid, and infused with affection for the craft and castmates, the conversation is filled with laughter, encouragement, and honest reflection on the pressures and joys of being part of such an iconic series. The camaraderie between Hanako and Jocelyn is the heart of the episode, mirroring the friendship and teamwork that define both their on-screen partnership and the spirit of Chicago Fire.

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For fans and newcomers alike, this episode is a heartfelt tour behind the curtain — packed with laughs, life lessons, and the kind of love and chemistry that make One Chicago truly special.

Transcript

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[Hanako Greensmith]

Action.

[Brian Lucci]

When you're a shy heart, you can't help but fall in love with the couples on our show like Stella and Sean, AKA Stella Ride, or Burgess and Ruzik, AKA Berzyk, or even Hannah and Dean Archer. But I'm not touching that with a 10 foot stethoscope. Cause they're just friends. But my favorite part of One Chicago is how we show the love the characters have for each other as friends and colleagues. The kind of friendship you take a bullet for or walk through a fire for, literally. And I think one of the best examples of a dynamic duel are Ambo61's paramed violin Mikami and Lizzie Novak.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Paging Dr. Hottie. Okay, that guy could take your mind off Carver.

[Hanako Greensmith]

My mind is not on Carver. Anyway, doctors really are my thing.

[Brian Lucci]

Today we're getting into it with the actors who bring these two characters to life. Chicago Fire's wonderful, talented Hanako Greensmith and Joslyn Houdon.

[Joslyn Houdon]

It was also like a moment in the show where our characters, Violet was like, get out of here. And then Novak's like, nah, if you're going down, I'm going down with you. So I think that's where like our bond really like solidified.

[Brian Lucci]

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[Brian Lucci]

Foreign hi, I'm Brian Lucci and this is the one Chicago podcast today. I'm lucky enough to be with two lovely ladies from Chicago Fire. Hanukkah, Greensmith.

[Hanako Greensmith]

You got it.

[Brian Lucci]

You know what? I'm gonna say this right? Joslyn Houdon. Yeah, yeah, yeah. These are tough names for me all the time.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I know.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah. First of all, thanks so much for coming in. I can't thank you enough. I know that our worlds collide all the time and I don't get to see you guys work too much, but when we do have crossovers, it's fun as heck. All I know is when I told people I'm going to have the chance to come see you, like everyone's Grooving on you too. There's this amazing chemistry that's undeniable, that has been growing for how long?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I round up to three years.

[Brian Lucci]

Three years. And you're.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I do believe it's about a year and a half.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Two years. It's like three seasons. It is three seasons. 12, 13. Part of 14.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, but when did you start jiving? Like, like, like Starskin Hutch type? Like, when you guys knew that you guys were like, okay, this is amazing. Like, this is because people love you together, right?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I'm serious. Like, they're looking forward to you. You know what I mean? Like, yeah, like, you have the Rusic and you got the Burges and we have our thing and. And then on fire you do one.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

So usually we get into this whole intro, but I think that people want to hear so much from you guys and where you from and how you came here that we're going to jump right into the fire. Cool with you.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I see what you did there.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, you see what I did. Let's start out at the very beginning. Can you both tell me how you joined the show? And let's start out with the paramedic in charge.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. Oh, my God.

[Brian Lucci]

I gave it back.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I came as a guest star back in 2019 and I was playing a girlfriend to a character called Gallo. Really? In the interest of preventing any medical complications from spinal injury, any patients who, an indication of neck trauma required the administration of a cervical collar before transportation.

[Brian Lucci]

You memorize that?

[Hanako Greensmith]

You did. And they brought me back a couple more times and then kind of one thing led to another. And then I came on full time season 10.

[Brian Lucci]

But you were a paramedic in another house.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I was a paramedic at another house, yeah. So I would just kind of like bop in and out every other, you know, every now and again.

[Brian Lucci]

But they must have loved you or did they screw you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I don't know, but I'm here. No, they love you. There's no way.

[Brian Lucci]

We get guest stars all the time. And if they don't, you don't pop, you don't pop. You know what I mean?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Everybody says that. Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

They figure out a way in the wolf world where we're like, okay, we like her, let's steal her.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I was very lucky to have popped or to have been liked. And so now here we are in season 14.

[Brian Lucci]

How did it happen with you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I auditioned. We did a chemistry read.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yes. Like your previous question. When did we have the chemistry? I think it was the network test. I remember reading the audition, I was like, that's for me. And then I got to test for it, and that was terrifying. But I remember Hanukkah was there and I just kept, like, looking at her and she was like, yeah. And I was like, all right.

[Brian Lucci]

It was a chemistry there. I don't understand how that that happens.

[Hanako Greensmith]

It was a chemistry read so it to the last round, and then they just wanted to read with me and her to see what made the most sense.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, to see how you guys, you.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Basically do your last audition, you sign your whole contract, and then what feels like the entire world is there watching you do your final audition. And they had like a real camera guy. Greg, our camera guy, was there. I was like, oh, my God, that's a real cameraman. Yeah, I knew. And then I got it.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I probably wouldn't be here if they had asked me to do that. That is so nerve wracking. Even I walked in as like, I was cast. I've been in the show for years. And even I was like, hope I don't screw this up today. Like, I was nervous. There were so many.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

And I was like, literally in the chemistry.

[Brian Lucci]

Did you have to read with anybody else?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, two other girls.

[Brian Lucci]

All right. You both start as recurring characters. How did you become a series regular? Basically the same way.

[Joslyn Houdon]

So I was a recurring guest star with the option for a series regular pickup. So basically 12. I was recurring guest star, hoping that they would like me enough to keep me on the show. So every scene I was like, don't mess up. I was basically pooping myself for all of season.

[Brian Lucci]

How was it for both of you to join such an established cast on a TV show? Who wants to go first? This could be like Family Feud where you could pass it, where if you don't know and make the other people do it and then give a better answer and we'll steal it.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I think joining the show, I mean, you know, there's 12 seasons already and, you know, these people have been here for so long, they're friends and you're like, holy crap. Like, I have to come in here and just try to contribute something to this group of people who are all, like, at the top of their game. They've been here for so long, they all know what they're doing. Everyone's so funny. Yeah. I just basically tried not to mess up the whole time. Still trying.

[Hanako Greensmith]

You didn't mess up.

[Brian Lucci]

Are you kidding me? You're killing it.

[Hanako Greensmith]

That's right.

[Sponsor/Advertiser Voice]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

You're elevating. You start out with Cara Cara.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I love Kara. She was so cool. So, Kara, sweet, sweet, sweet. She trained you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, her and Michelle. But when I came on again, like, I came on as a guest star, like, no one really planned to have me be a regular. So I didn't really get the training. I didn't really join the cast thinking, like, oh, what an intimidating thing. I have to fit in, like, a big group of people. I was kind of like, I'm just a visitor. Like, I just hope I don't mess up and whatever. This is crazy. I've never gotten to be on a set this big. So, yeah, I just kind of, like, wheedled my way in. Really?

[Brian Lucci]

Like, I'm 200. I just counted as 252.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Congrats.

[Brian Lucci]

252 episodes. Can we play that back? So 252 episodes. I don't know what I was doing for the first 150. You know what I mean?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Doesn't matter.

[Brian Lucci]

You learn something every day. Like, but I'm like 250. And everyone that I talk to that comes in here, like, I think we all realize how lucky we are. Like, how amazing is to be a working to be on a TV show. Especially, like, during the strike, no one was working. I mean, like, we're counting pennies.

[Joslyn Houdon]

No. This is just such a dream to have gotten this job. I call it, like, my unicorn job. I'm like, there's only going to be one of these, and I'm just going to stay here as long as they'll allow me to be here. Because it's like, you know how lucky you are. Like, all of us.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. Yeah, you're right. It is such a unicorn job. That's a really good way to put it.

[Brian Lucci]

It is. And it's just you hook up with, like, this whole cast. Like, when you watch the show Friends.

[Joslyn Houdon]

You seen, like, I'm forcing her to watch it for my. For my birthday. Her and Brandon haven't seen it, so I'm going to tie their arms to their sides and force them to watch the pilot of Friends.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Going to be really.

[Brian Lucci]

You see the chemistry? You see that they're really.

[Joslyn Houdon]

She will see the chemistry.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Like, absolutely.

[Brian Lucci]

But anyways, that those shows, like, you see how you guys all get along. How was it for you coming? And was it pretty. Did you feel pretty good? I mean, or were you nervous?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, my God, I was so nervous. This was like, even the guest star slot. I had never done anything that significant before. Cara did teach me so much. She had just been there for so long. And she. I think she really wanted it to work because we got along so well. So she just really invested in making sure that I knew what I was doing, I wasn't messing up, and that I was just. You know, I felt supported. And she was. She was great for that. So what's this? Just filling out the shift report before we head back to 20. Violet, I know that you're happy at 20, but 51 is a truly special place, and you are a truly special paramedic. There are so many reasons that you should be here. I'm in. I don't have to list reasons, because I actually wrote down a whole bunch. I only need one. Getting the chance to be your partner.

[Brian Lucci]

That's what I love about our people. Like, yeah, and they'll help. They're not directing. They're just like, we got you, man. You know what I mean? And sometimes they'll turn it around, let them get warmed up. And there's this. There's this amazing love how people just, like, look out for each other.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Absolutely.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Okay, here's a solid one for you, and you could pass it if you like family, too.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Hey, girl. What's up?

[Brian Lucci]

Hey, lady. What cast member do you feel like you learn the most from?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Oh, current.

[Hanako Greensmith]

We have the same answer anytime I.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Feel like we're gonna have the same.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I actually. I think I know your answer, but mine might not be that one. Whoa. I know. I've learned different things from different people. You know yours.

[Joslyn Houdon]

No, I want to hear yours.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Well, you have yours, so you go.

[Brian Lucci]

I never did this with three people. This is fabulous.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Christian Stolti.

[Brian Lucci]

Really?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah. Yeah, he's amazing.

[Brian Lucci]

The Mouch man.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, the mouse man.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Just acting wise. And also just as a human being. I'm like, I have to read more. He's. He's amazing.

[Brian Lucci]

He's smart.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Smart.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Literally a genius iq. Literally.

[Brian Lucci]

Like, I just hang with him in the breeze way, and then, like, I wish I had more time with him.

[Joslyn Houdon]

He's so funny, so quick, so smart. You watch him do a scene, and you're like, what?

[Hanako Greensmith]

He's so thoughtful.

[Brian Lucci]

When I was lying on the ground in that burning factory, the one thing I thought about, my brothers and sisters, I treasure these moments when we're together, and I don't want to be looking down the dark end of that tunnel ever again.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I've asked him. I'm like, how long did you work on this for? Like, what did you. I'm just trying to, like, pick away at how to become him.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Right? Yeah.

[Joslyn Houdon]

He's awesome.

[Hanako Greensmith]

No, he's really steady, too. You know what I mean? And he. He never screws up. He's never the actor. Like, oh, man. What's. I don't remember. What is it, you know? He's never that.

[Brian Lucci]

He knows all the lines. He gets it all down. He knows.

[Hanako Greensmith]

He understands the story. He understands the tone. He's very steady. I feel like he knows when it's worth taking a risk to try something different and knows when it's not, because that's not what the story needs. He's just really analytical and really smart.

[Brian Lucci]

Can't wait.

[Joslyn Houdon]

But what's your answer?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I have so many. One of them, though, is Amon Walker.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, my God.

[Hanako Greensmith]

He's just a legend. Yeah, we all miss him. I think he's just. He's someone who really knows how to stand in his power. And he's such an og. Like, he's been in the industry, but.

[Brian Lucci]

He gives you that power.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Absolutely. And that's why I think it's a great masterclass to work with him.

[Brian Lucci]

Your father stepped in, Kelly. He stepped up with Grissom. I've just spoken with the commissioner. He met with him personally, talked about the situation at 51, about how it not only affected me, but the whole house. How it affected you. Your father told Grissom that I am the type of leader who molds good men into great ones. And now you, Kelly, we're all the proof. He needs to know that that's true.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I think he inspires so many wonderful lessons in all the ways that are honestly possible when you're working with him. He's very generous that way.

[Brian Lucci]

I remember I went to a cigar bar or something.

[Hanako Greensmith]

That makes sense.

[Brian Lucci]

And, like, he had his leather coat on and a motorcycle, and he's like, the coolest thing in the world. And then he starts talking, and you just melt, and you're like, no way. You're do. You're hot.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I love that you want a cigar.

[Brian Lucci]

Date, but I've heard that, too. Like, he's ridiculous. Like, he's so good at his craft. He knows everything. Like, he's got gravitas.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, he takes it so seriously in the best way. Like, it's not obnoxious at all. It's super intentional, super thoughtful, super humble.

[Brian Lucci]

Wow. I love that. What cast member made you the most nervous or excited to meet?

[Hanako Greensmith]

All right, take it away, Dermot. Oh, yeah, that's a good one.

[Joslyn Houdon]

My Best Friend's Wedding. I was like. I remember when he came to. To set, and I was like, oh.

[Hanako Greensmith]

My God, the morning I wake up, now we're bros.

[Joslyn Houdon]

So I'm better. I'm not nervous anymore. Yeah, he's awesome.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, my God. He just didn't. He just did a scene the other day that I watched it.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I was in the elevator.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, that was a beautiful scene.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

And the lady's hitting on him. The mayor or whatever.

[Joslyn Houdon]

He didn't have his ring.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I was just wondering if maybe sometime you and I go grab a drink. It's just that in my experience, it's a rare thing to meet a man who isn't intimidated by a woman in my position. But no pressure, obviously.

[Brian Lucci]

That's just. I'm. I'm married. I was. So I'm not in a place to thank you again. That's the scene.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, the elevator. Like, I texted him.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I was like, the elevator scene.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, my God. Yeah. He's wonderful, and he's a good man. So did you say who makes you nervous?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Well, at first it probably was Alberto Rosende because he was my scene partner. But then when I came on and I realized Alberto was going to be homie, I was nervous, ironically, for David Eigenberg. Really makes no sense now that I know him.

[Brian Lucci]

No, he's a lovey dovey, but he's crazy. I mean, in a good way.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I know. He's so crazy.

[Brian Lucci]

I love him. He pops around. All right, Hanukkah Luch. When Joslyn joined the show, what were your tips or tricks for getting her situated?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, God, I don't have any. Honestly, I felt like you didn't even really need me that much.

[Brian Lucci]

Why? Because she was so trained or.

[Hanako Greensmith]

No, I feel like you just locked in really hard, really fast. Like you. I didn't feel like I needed to show you anything genuinely, because we have a lot of fiddly little props. There's a lot of little intricate items that I'm not accustomed to using. Exactly. You have man hands. And so, Jocelyn, I don't know you. I don't know. I hope I was helping some regard, but truly, you've been crushing it.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah. She showed me med craft.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I showed her crafty at med. I said, club Med, come, come get the best snacks in the game.

[Joslyn Houdon]

They have these, like, little cinnamon candies. Amazing.

[Brian Lucci]

They got a lot of cinnamon stuff. All right, Jas.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yes.

[Brian Lucci]

Anything you remember learning from Hanko about becoming a paramedic?

[Joslyn Houdon]

About becoming a paramedic or figuring out.

[Brian Lucci]

The vibe on the fire cast, you could come with either one.

[Joslyn Houdon]

What I learned from Hanako in regards to becoming a paramedic I think sometimes. Sometimes I would just look at her, and she's like.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I'm like, okay, got it. About what?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I don't know, like, when to take out the stretcher. I'm like, okay. Yep. And she'd be like. I'm like, all right, got it. Yep. Like, but it was subtle. It wasn't like. It's never condescending or anything. It's not like, you're new. Let me show you. But it would just be like, like, well, let's wait a second. I'm like, all right, cool. Like, all right. And then also, like, I think her and Michelle. I remember when I first got here, and there's, like, explosions and special effects and fire and, like, me in my. My own life, I would be like, overreact. But they're, like, really calm when they respond to emergencies.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah.

[Joslyn Houdon]

So I just kind of tried to steal that from both of them because they're like, all right, this girl's arms cut off. Cool. Let's get her in the ambulance and let's get it going. You know, like, you can't freak out. And I think that would be.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, they're common.

[Joslyn Houdon]

So I was like, ah, this is what we're supposed to do.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Great.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Because I don't think I would be that calm.

[Brian Lucci]

What do you think is the most iconic scene that your characters have shared?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I think the C section, for sure.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah. Oh, that's it. The C section.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I would say that was the most intense scene we've shared as paramedics together.

[Joslyn Houdon]

For sure.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Don't give up. Can you do a C section or something?

[Joslyn Houdon]

We're not allowed to do that, ma'.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Am. Who cares? If it'll save her, then just do it, please.

[Joslyn Houdon]

It is really not that simple.

[Hanako Greensmith]

No back. I just did an obstetrics rotation for comment.

[Brian Lucci]

Got.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Describe it on two C sections. It was an entire day's worth of material. And it had so much rehearsal, so much prep time, it almost ran like a play. Cause you would go through it with all the props, you know, all of the moments with all the actors, and it was like. It would be like, 10 pages of material.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah. And it was also, like, a moment in the show where our characters, Hanukkah, Violet, was like, get out of here. And then Novak's like, nah, if you're going down, I'm going down with you. So I think that's where our bond really solidified. Solidified.

[Hanako Greensmith]

You should step away. There's no point in both of us risking.

[Joslyn Houdon]

No way. I'm not going Anywhere. We are in this together. And then Hanukkah's like, opening a uterus and there's like a real baby that's covered in yogurt and jam. And I'm like, why does the baby smell delicious?

[Brian Lucci]

A real baby?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah. So we had a real. We had a robot baby and then we had a real baby, but the real baby can only work for 15 minutes. And then you can't put makeup on the real baby, but you can put yogurt, but you can put warm food products. So our makeup artist Karen has this like, crock pot in the hallway and she's like. And then she's like, painting the baby and I'm like, it smells amazing. I'm so confused.

[Hanako Greensmith]

It was a delicious day.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Okay, well, flip that. What's the most iconic scene you've seen out of other people do on your show? Like, something that really hit you like that?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I'm trying to think. I mean, honestly, weirdly. Okay, this isn't probably the most accurate answer, but it's the one that's most on my mind because it's from this season, I think the scene between Miranda and Taylor with the OB at the beginning of the season when Miranda finds out that her pregnancy wasn't viable. Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I'm sorry, babe.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Babe?

[Brian Lucci]

For what?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Hey, I just. Gus, I just. Like, I should have waited a few days to tell you or taken another test.

[Brian Lucci]

No, you don't need to apologize to me for anything. Bring this together every step of the way.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Damn, that was really beautiful. I love the way it was shot and I just thought that she just brought her a game in a really profound way.

[Brian Lucci]

We gotta take a quick break, but when we come back, there's a ton of good stuff coming your way with Hanako Greensmith and Josie. Goodbye, Kyle.

[Hanako Greensmith]

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[Brian Lucci]

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[Brian Lucci]

Hey, Michael. Hey, Tom. So big news to share, right? Yes. Huge, monumental, earth shaking heartbeat sound effect.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Big.

[Brian Lucci]

Mates is back.

[Sponsor/Advertiser Voice]

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[Brian Lucci]

After a brief snack nap, we're coming back. We're picking snacks. We're eating snacks. We're raiding snacks like the snackologist we were born to be. Mates is back. Mike and Tom eat snacks wherever you get your podcasts, unless you get them from a snack machine, in which case, call us. Call us. And just like that, we're back, baby Talking with Chicago fires. Hanako Greensmith and Joslyn Houdon, otherwise known as Ambulance 61s Violet Mokami and Lizzie Novak. What's special about your character's backstories that the audience might not know about? Who wants to go first?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Dawson has a better answer. I think.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I think there's been little clues since I joined. There was the episode where we responded to Almost Suicide, where the guy was hanging and Novak kind of, I think.

[Brian Lucci]

I fell on you tarp.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah, that was really fun. They let me do that. I was like, I need to actually do this stunt. And Hanako, cut him.

[Brian Lucci]

You cut the rope?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. Okay, let's get him down now. Novak, try to take off some of the weight.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Are you all right?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, I'm okay.

[Joslyn Houdon]

We respond to the suicide, and then Novak kind of overreacts. And then Violet's like, yo, what? And then the episode with the woman whose husband was dead. So I think there's been some trauma in her past. With the family. Yeah. The family member passing away. And then we find out more about that later.

[Brian Lucci]

I love that when they slow burn it. You know what I mean? And you have the opportunity to slow burn that arc. What about you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I literally don't know. We haven't really gotten into Violet's past at all. All I know is that she's got family that probably expected or wanted more for her as far as becoming probably like a nurse or a doctor, let's say. But other than that, I haven't really talked about my family ever or where.

[Brian Lucci]

I come from in real life. Is it okay to say, like, you were cello?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, my. My dad's a cellist. My mom's violinist.

[Brian Lucci]

So they wanted you to be. And you were like, no.

[Hanako Greensmith]

In real life, they're like, please, God, don't do that. They're like, you. I can guarantee you, you won't make money doing that acting.

[Joslyn Houdon]

She can tell us.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Chance.

[Joslyn Houdon]

She cellos.

[Hanako Greensmith]

No. It's been so long.

[Brian Lucci]

And sing.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yes. That was more of what I did. I went to school for musical theater, so.

[Brian Lucci]

Really?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. It's been a minute.

[Brian Lucci]

Carry a note across the street I wish to God I could sing.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Try. Just try it.

[Brian Lucci]

I cannot.

[Joslyn Houdon]

What about a rap?

[Brian Lucci]

And you're. And you do the. You did a little spinning around.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

How long. How long do you do that?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I started ballet when I was three. Yeah. I basically did that until I went to university.

[Brian Lucci]

And then. How'd you know that you wanted to be an actress? You were, like, screwed.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Oh, man. Yeah, I just always dance. I did ballet, and then I went to National Ballet School of Canada, and then I just went to university. I did normal school, like, communications and public relations.

[Hanako Greensmith]

That's crazy to think about you doing that.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, right?

[Hanako Greensmith]

It's so not you.

[Joslyn Houdon]

It wasn't a fit.

[Hanako Greensmith]

And then.

[Joslyn Houdon]

And during that, I was like, all right, I. I'm gonna start acting. And then I just kind of did it.

[Brian Lucci]

And you just killed it. Ever since, I.

[Joslyn Houdon]

It's been going all right. I really just put all my eggs in the. In the acting basket.

[Brian Lucci]

What are your favorite things about Chicago, and how is it different from your hometowns?

[Hanako Greensmith]

There are a lot of things I love about Chicago. I love a lot of the people. There's a true grit that comes with this city. I've had amazing food in Chicago. I love the different neighborhoods in Chicago. Like, you go to different pockets, and they all. Once you get to live here long enough, you know exactly what kind of people you're going to get in.

[Brian Lucci]

Gin mills. There's a difference.

[Hanako Greensmith]

There's booze. There's booze. There's booze. That's also good. Yeah. Lots of reasons why I love Chicago. Architecture is beautiful, etc. Etc.

[Joslyn Houdon]

The food. Well, I think they have a great culinary scene here.

[Brian Lucci]

How much of Hanukkah was in Violet?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, probably a decent amount by this point. I'd say, like 70%.

[Brian Lucci]

Really?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

That's awesome. You can embrace that, I guess.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Your name?

[Hanako Greensmith]

My character name or my last name?

[Brian Lucci]

Your character name.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Mikami.

[Brian Lucci]

And who helped you pick that?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Derek Haas.

[Brian Lucci]

Because of what?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Because I'm Japanese.

[Brian Lucci]

Because she's Japanese. But that's cool that they gave you That I know.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I was really stoked when he called me about that.

[Brian Lucci]

Where's Hanako from? The real name Japan. I love that name. What does it mean?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Well, first of all, it's really common in Japan, which is why it's funny for me here.

[Brian Lucci]

That one's like, I never heard that name. I love it. I think it's badass.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Think it is unique here.

[Sponsor/Advertiser Voice]

True.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Well, not when you add a Z. The Z is kind of fun. Jocelyn. No, in Japanese it means flower child, but in my ultrasound, I had a Hana means flower and co means child, but hana also means nose. And in my ultrasound, I had a really big nose, so my parents literally named me nose child.

[Brian Lucci]

Really?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I like it.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Kind of stunning.

[Brian Lucci]

So here's yours. How much Jazzlyn is in Novak, Man?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I'd say like 90.

[Sponsor/Advertiser Voice]

I'd say.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I'd say a lot. I don't know. What do you think?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I would. I would say like 75, 80.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah, it's high.

[Hanako Greensmith]

It's high. I think modern day Jocelyn isn't maybe quite as chaotic as Lizzie.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yes. Novak is me maybe like six years ago.

[Brian Lucci]

Does she make you lighten up?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yes, for sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

She's like, don't give up. Yeah, Fiddler's Fart. Like, she's out there. You know what I mean?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I have to start using that.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, she don't care. Like, it is what it is. It feels like. And I kind of like it with you.

[Joslyn Houdon]

We kind of balance each other, you know, like.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I can't be all like, wow. Cuz then, I don't know, like, there was an episode, I think, in 12 where I was like, I want to be here. Like, cuz, I don't know, we have, like, a good thing and we. We balance each other.

[Brian Lucci]

What is a scene or moment that you feel defines your character?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Oh, I think that that scene with Violet in the ambulance where I was like, I just stop wanting to be a floater.

[Brian Lucci]

I watch it.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I just want to be here. There are perks to being a floater. You're always on the move from one place to the next. The dust never settles, really. You never have to sit on anything for too long. That worked for me. But being here and getting attached, it's.

[Sponsor/Advertiser Voice]

Just.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Hitting a little too hard, which is exactly what I was trying to avoid. She is like, work hard, play hard. And some of that may be a coping mechanism or a defense mechanism, but I think, like, deep down she's like, I want to be part of, like, a team that does good things. And I think, like, taking away her. Her, like, facade she puts on sometimes, that's the scene that I think that comes out the most.

[Brian Lucci]

How about you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I feel like I've been here so long, it's so hard to condense it down to one scene. It's, like, been an overall arc, but randomly. The one scene that came to my head is I think there was one episode where Violet just absolutely yells at a bystander. And I kind of feel like that scene defines who she is a little bit.

[Brian Lucci]

You guys might want to step back just a bit.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Hey, you're blocking my view.

[Brian Lucci]

Can't you move?

[Hanako Greensmith]

No, I can't move. We are trying to save this woman's wife. What is wrong with you? Act like a human. And so I think since then, I feel like that's kind of been her essence, what she's been trying to manage.

[Brian Lucci]

That's like when you really thought you understood who you were.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, yeah. That's her integrity, I guess.

[Brian Lucci]

Hanukkah and Jas, who are your favorite love interest or almost love interest for your character?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I think the Prince Charming of it all, Hawkins, was a great one.

[Brian Lucci]

You see the guy got smashed.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, he got smashed, but he was a really.

[Brian Lucci]

I think that was a good story.

[Hanako Greensmith]

It was a good story and it's gonna be. It's gonna. I think it's just been really hard for her to find anyone that will match the almost Disney essence of who he was. But realistically, I don't know. She's. She. I don't think Carver was realistically good for her. I don't think Flynn was right for her. So it just. It's just been kind of a. Just like with life, you just. You find what you find and see what works and what doesn't.

[Brian Lucci]

You lose who you lose.

[Hanako Greensmith]

How about you, Jocelyn?

[Joslyn Houdon]

I love my current love interest, and I can't say who it is.

[Brian Lucci]

There's a tease for the podcast.

[Hanako Greensmith]

It's me.

[Brian Lucci]

Let it go. Let it go.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Fans finally got what they wanted.

[Brian Lucci]

All right, we've got a lot of iconic lovey dovey couples on our show, but I really love the platonic. Platonic, Platonic.

[Hanako Greensmith]

You got it, boo.

[Brian Lucci]

I told you, boo. You call me boo. Love stories that we tell between friends and colleagues. You two are one of the fun friends. Where do you think the chemistry started?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Honestly, I feel like. Well, a lot of it's been written and that's been fun to play, but can we curse here? From the moment that Jocelyn, during the infamous terrifying screen Test that you had. She messed up. Like, a line, went, oh, shit balls. And I went, yeah, like her.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, really?

[Joslyn Houdon]

It was like.

[Brian Lucci]

Then.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Oh, yeah, I swore. Yeah. But I think also. I think because we're actually friends in real life, so it's not, like, forced or it's not put on.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Right.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Right.

[Brian Lucci]

You guys, it's.

[Joslyn Houdon]

We're just actually friends.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

So, like, we're happy to get in there.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

What's up?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Like, oh, my God.

[Hanako Greensmith]

This happened.

[Joslyn Houdon]

It's just. It's just. And then some. And then part of our day, other. Other lines are coming out of our mouths, but we're. We're like.

[Brian Lucci]

We. We have a really cool thing going on with Imani.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah. And Ben.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, my God. God, they're like two idiots together. They're bouncing off.

[Joslyn Houdon]

We are two idiots.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Also.

[Brian Lucci]

Also the kind of knit which you like.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Like, you could tell they absolutely love each other.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

All right, you ready?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

What's something that happens behind the scenes that you wish fans knew about?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I think it's pretty cute how we gather. We have a pretty cute cast that way.

[Brian Lucci]

Gather? You mean, like bowling and shit? Like, what do you mean?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, no, we've done outings such as that. But, like, I mean, like, this last weekend, I couldn't make it, of course, but Dawson and everybody else, like, went to Christian Solti's place in Indiana.

[Brian Lucci]

I think I've seen a really. Oh, you went to Indiana?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Like, driving all the way out there.

[Brian Lucci]

You got a little summer joint out there?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah, Christian does.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, that's awesome.

[Joslyn Houdon]

And then Miranda and Tony and I went swimming, literally in October. I was like, this isn't cold.

[Brian Lucci]

You went in the freezing cold lake.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Kudos to you. So that's yours.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Question.

[Brian Lucci]

What do you think your partner is especially good at as an actor? I know, but goes unnoticed and she still should get more credit about it.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Okay.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I think Hanako is so good at being serious without being unlikable, and I think that.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, you. That is. That is.

[Joslyn Houdon]

That is very hard to do. And, yeah, she's like, even with you yelling at the bystander or whatever, it doesn't come off as unlikable, which is really, really hard to do.

[Brian Lucci]

It comes off as understandable.

[Joslyn Houdon]

And she can be, like, in charge and doing all these things, but it's never like, oh, this biatch. Like, you're just. It's just like, yep, I'm on board with whatever she's doing. I'm on board.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Wow, that was really nice. I really appreciate that Jocelyn. Okay, well, my thing. No, I'm ready. Honestly, Jocelyn is so. No, you do subtlety so well. Oh. Like, you're never over playing it. I have never experienced you overplay a moment so that almost like it ruins the essence of the moment. I don't know, I just. I'm always able to tell, like, there's a lot going on behind whatever it is that you're saying in a way that it just makes it always interesting to watch.

[Brian Lucci]

See, this is. This is. That's awesome. That's behind the scene kind of stuff.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

You know what I mean? That people don't know how much, like, every. I love that. If you could be a writer for a day, what is something that you'd like to happen to your character or something that you wish that something that you always wanted to happen as an actor?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, my God. Are you gonna say what I think you're gonna say?

[Joslyn Houdon]

What do you think I'm gonna say?

[Brian Lucci]

C section again?

[Hanako Greensmith]

No, no, no, no.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I wanna read you the C section. I want to dive in the water. I want it to be winter and I want. I want it to be a frozen lake and I want someone to be drowning and I want to go get them. I told Alec, but it got shot down pretty quick. So I, you know, I think. And then I also told Rick Le Fever, and he was like, no.

[Brian Lucci]

What about you?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I. I think. I think there could be a cool hostage situation with Violet and Novak. I think that could be really cool.

[Brian Lucci]

Have they thought about that?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I don't know. We have. We could get PD involved. That'd be a really fun time.

[Brian Lucci]

Without spoiling anything, be vague, what are you excited about for your characters this season?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, my God. It's hard to say because I don't really know what's going to happen. Oh, you know what I mean.

[Brian Lucci]

Show up.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I just show up. I hope with the lines learned and we just see what happens. I think what we're seeing right now for Violet, which I am enjoying, is she's a bit. She's the most in peace I have seen her in probably, you know, she's kind of accepted a lot of her romantic failings.

[Brian Lucci]

You're present.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, she's present. And she's just kind of seeing what comes professionally. And I think because there's less noise romantically, it's given her the opportunity to be just, like, really inspired by what she can do for the department in a way that I haven't seen her before.

[Brian Lucci]

So you're evolving, like, in that. I mean, if you're not evolving. Like, that's awesome. You're still interesting and all. And keep going.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Right.

[Brian Lucci]

I love that you're confident.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

You know what I mean? That's beautiful.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Okay. I am excited for this season.

[Hanako Greensmith]

There's a lot happening for Novak.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah, there's a lot. I mean, I did this taekwondo scene this morning at, like 7am I was.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Like, this is the best day of my life.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, really?

[Joslyn Houdon]

On fire. Yeah. Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Because I seen you kick that bottle. Somebody sent me that video, just kicked.

[Joslyn Houdon]

A bag for, like, two hours. It was awesome. The director was like, let me know when the bottle. Yeah, yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

So go ahead, talk about the bag.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I just love everything that they've given me this year. I'm very excited. Either some new characters. There's some, like, love interest stuff. There's some backstage story. I. I love all of it.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah. And it's good. Really?

[Hanako Greensmith]

It is good. It is good.

[Brian Lucci]

Okay, Hanuko and Jos, it's time for our lightning round of rapid fire questions. I'm going to ask you a series of questions, and you need to answer them quickly the best you can.

[Hanako Greensmith]

All right.

[Brian Lucci]

I'm going to start with Hanuko. Okay.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Get. Because I'm the most unprepared.

[Brian Lucci]

No, no, no, no, no. But I just want to tell you that David Eitenberg answered you for all three. Just I don't know what the hell.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Worst cast member, most unprepared.

[Brian Lucci]

Mary, Fire hose. Who would you marry? Who would you fire? He was all over you.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, my God.

[Brian Lucci]

He got big time crushed.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah, he did mention you a lot.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Okay, well, all right, David. For all three.

[Brian Lucci]

Really?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I love that man.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah. He loves you.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. No, I would do so many things for that man.

[Brian Lucci]

He loves you. Jocelyn, are you ready?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

Mary Fire host.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Okay. Mary Violet.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh.

[Brian Lucci]

Oh, that's beautiful.

[Joslyn Houdon]

I would go into a fire with samurai.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Right?

[Joslyn Houdon]

And then hose David. Oh, yeah, yeah, hose him. He'd like them all down. Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I hope we. Listen, I did this for both of you. Hanukkah and Joslyn, if you could bring any character from any Wolf entertainment show. We're talking svu, Law and Order, Chicago pd Chicago. I mean, anywhere except your own show. Onto your show. Who would you bring?

[Joslyn Houdon]

Okay. Because I've listened to your podcast and everyone else has said Benson, Mariska Hargitay from Law and Order. Svu. I feel like she's taken care of. And then I think we should also get Rollins here so we could have Benson and Rollins and Carisi, because I would like to work with him.

[Hanako Greensmith]

My answer would be Missy Peregrine from FBI. Yes.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Really, really cool. I worked on their show for, like, three days. I played, like, a really small character, but I remember watching her, and I was like, that's a boss.

[Brian Lucci]

Really? Boss.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, no, totally.

[Brian Lucci]

Hannah. Go. And, Jocelyn, which Chicago Fire character would you most want to run into a burning building with?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Tony.

[Brian Lucci]

You can't say a real one.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Why?

[Brian Lucci]

Because it's part of the rules. No real fireman. Take it back. Who do you got?

[Hanako Greensmith]

David.

[Brian Lucci]

David Einberg.

[Hanako Greensmith]

David.

[Joslyn Houdon]

He dies first.

[Hanako Greensmith]

He would do it for me.

[Brian Lucci]

He legit trains, though.

[Hanako Greensmith]

He's got, like, We've done IFSI together. Illinois Fire Institute. Where you like him?

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, I love that.

[Hanako Greensmith]

I loved it. And he's scrappy, and he would put his life down the line for anybody.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, I love that. He's in it, man.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. No, he's scrappy as hell.

[Brian Lucci]

All right, Hanukk and Jasin, which Chicago Fire character would you most want to go on a vacation with? And why?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Maybe her.

[Joslyn Houdon]

And for the people listening, Miranda in the middle of us. And that's the vacation cruise.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Really? Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

I think Miranda's the bomb. Hanukkah. Jocelyn, if you could trade places with one Chicago Fire character. Don't point at each other. Which would you pick?

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, God. Turns on what I'm looking.

[Brian Lucci]

This is rapid fire.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

This is supposed to be Spot.

[Joslyn Houdon]

The Chief Dermot.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Oh, It's a really good answer, actually.

[Brian Lucci]

Yeah, there's no stealing of answers. Put McDermott on the board.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah, no, totally. I probably. I kind of am curious what a day in Miranda's life looks like on the show. God, it's so demanding. She does it so well. I'd probably wither into nothingness, but I'd love to just try it for a day. How do you do it?

[Brian Lucci]

She's all geared up.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah.

[Brian Lucci]

All right, here we go. The last one for the kids at home. Which of your fellow actors would be the best actual firefighter?

[Hanako Greensmith]

David.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Brandon. Just because he's new, I think. Brandon, in, like, three months.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Yeah. No, he's really smart.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yes, he's smart. And he would train really hard. He would take it very seriously, and he would. He would be.

[Brian Lucci]

He's a cool new character.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Like, he'd be good in a crisis.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

You know, very steady, grounded, calm.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Yeah.

[Hanako Greensmith]

And wouldn't do anything zany. His character would do something maybe chaotic, but Brandon would not. Wow.

[Brian Lucci]

Well, that's it. You believe this? Do you guys have anything for me?

[Hanako Greensmith]

I have some criticisms. No, I'm scared.

[Brian Lucci]

I like to hear. So anyways, this is the world we live in and this is why we absolutely love it, because it's real people doing real things in Chicag, right? And I gotta say, this has been a blast. Please keep listening and come back. I can't thank you guys enough. I hope you guys liked and enjoyed it. Thank you so, so much.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Thank you.

[Brian Lucci]

Thank you to the coolest ladies on Chicago Fire ever signing off. That was Hanukkah Greensmith and Joslyn Houdon, who play violin, and Lizzie, the paramedics. I'd be praying to rush through the door if I was in trouble. Watch them make some truly heroic saves every Wednesday night on Chicago Fire. Keep tuning in as the season goes on and keep coming back to the pod to learn more about the people that make the One Chicago shows so great. Once Chicago airs on Wednesday night at 8, 7 Central on NBC and you could stream it on Peak. The One Chicago Podcast is a production of Wolf Entertainment and USG Audio. The series is hosted by me, Brian Lucci. It's executive produced by Dick Wolf, Elliot Wolf and Steven Michael at Wolf Entertainment, Josh Block at USG Audio and John Yell Kastner at Spoke Media. Our showrunner is Derek John, our producer is Maggie Dubrizzi, and our audio producer is Jason Mark. Video production by Bo Delmore. Coordinating production by Tess Ryan. Our production assistant is Monserrat Rodriguez with engineering and mix by Evan Arnett and original music by John o'. Hara. This series is produced by Spoke Media and distributed by Realm. Production Support for USG Audio by Josh Lalonghi if you'd like to to watch this interview, check out NBC One Chicago on YouTube for this conversation and others. I'm Brian Luech. Thanks for listening and we'll see you all soon.

[Hanako Greensmith]

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[Brian Lucci]

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[Hanako Greensmith]

Comedy game show where nothing is sacred, everything's a little unhinged, and the only thing more cursed than the questions are the jokes. I'm Roz Hernandez, your fearless host, and each week I'll be leading a brave group of guests through twisted horror, trivia, improv games, and enough sarcastic banter to make you question all your life's choices. So come for the screams, stay for the snark. Listen to Tickled to Death wherever you get your podcasts and hit follow. Unless you want the show to follow you. In the meantime, don't get Tickled to Death.

[Joslyn Houdon]

Hi, I'm here to pick up my son.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Milo.

[Joslyn Houdon]

There's no Milo here.

[Hanako Greensmith]

Who picked up my son from school?

[Brian Lucci]

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[Hanako Greensmith]

You don't understand. It was just the five of us.

[Joslyn Houdon]

So this was all planned?

[Hanako Greensmith]

What are you gonna do? I will do whatever it takes to.

[Brian Lucci]

Get my son back. I honestly didn't see this coming. These nice people killing each other. All her fault. A new series. Streaming now only on Peacock.