Lost video podcast recap: February 15, 2008

The newest Lost video podcast is up and running on ABC's Lost page. This week, cast members Naveen Andrews and Michael Emerson were on hand to discuss "The Economist." Both actors had a lot of say about the shocking events that occurred in the episode's flash-forward. They also shared their views on their characters as well as how the flash-forward segments have changed the show. Here's a recap:

• Naveen Andrews playfully referred to Ben Linus as Dr. Evil. Both actors believe that Ben's true nature (good vs. evil) is an important issue on the show.

• Michael Emerson hopes that someday viewers will regard Ben as "all that stands between a lot of good people and their destruction."
• Andrews thinks that although the off-island Sayid is colder, he is primarily acting out of loyalty to his friends.
• Emerson was intrigued by the flash-forward concept, and thinks the "new layers" are exciting and mature.
• Emerson added that, from his point of view, the main themes of this season are "disappointment, loss...[and] plans and hopes gone wrong."

Next week, another surprise guest from the show's cast will discuss "Eggtown." Since the episode is supposedly Kate-centric, my money's on Evangeline Lilly. Check back here next Friday for another recap!