Tom Hanks is finally going on Connor Ratliff's Dead Eyes podcast

The show itself runs on comedy, rather than self-pity, but the central question that haunts it is nevertheless affecting: Why did America’s Dad say that thing? Ratliff has dived into this pursuit of nostalgic solipsism with a pretty amazing array of guests, including Rian Johnson, Elijah Wood, Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, Jon Hamm, and actual Hanks-spawn Colin Hanks, all attempting to crack the central mystery of his life.

Now, though, we can only assume every question will be answered, as Ratliff revealed that Hanks himself will be the guest on the show’s third season finale.

Here’s Ratliff, per Deadline, announcing the news:

I was fully prepared for this to never happen, but I am thrilled that it has. I think for listeners who have been following along, it will be a very satisfying experience. And for new listeners, it’s a Tom Hanks episode, so what’s not to like? We want it to feel as if you’re just there in the room with me and Tom. I have been a fan ever since I heard him scream the line “I am not a fish” in Splash, and doing this podcast has only made me a bigger fan, even before he agreed to be a guest.

Dead Eyes is part of Headgum’s podcast network. Ratliff currently appears on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Tom Hanks is Tom Hanks.