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Hacks Podcast

Max
Hacks
Deborah Vance
Ava
Las Vegas
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Hacks (TV Series)
Late Night Television
Personal Relationships
Kaitlin Olson
Production Design
Climate Change
Joe Mande
Boundaries
HBO Max
Hacks (TV Show)
Ava Daniels
Character Dynamics
Aging
Deborah

This is the official podcast of the HBO Max series Hacks. Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky return to unpack every episode of the series’ final season. And they’ll be joined by some very special guests along the way to talk about the making of the show, share behind-the-scenes stories, and look back at the Hacks journey as a whole. The Official Hacks Podc... more

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Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the series finale with the one and only Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava Daniels! Why did Hannah think she was fired from the show back in Season 2? Which internatio... more

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the ninth episode of the final season with the one and only Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance! Jean shares which actor from this episode is her actual beau, which... more

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Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky are joined by cinematographer Adam Bricker! Adam shares behind-the-scenes details about the cube, what a DIT cart is, and how the show became a reference for itself.

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Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the seventh episode of the final season with one of the writers of this episode, Bridget Parker! They share behind-the-scenes stories of filming in that house, a bl... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Einbinder
Ava Daniels actor; guest on this episode
Actor on Hacks
Episode: Ep. 10: “Hacks (Finale)” with Hannah Einbinder
Bridget Parker
Consulting producer and writer on Hacks, involved in punch up
Hacks (HBO Max)
Episode: Ep.7: “Montecito” with Bridget Parker
Jeffrey Rosie Rosenberg
First Assistant Director on Hacks, director of D'Amazing Race
Hacks (HBO Max)
Episode: Ep.5: “D’Amazing Race” with Jeff Rosenberg
George Karaman
Actor who plays young Frank in flashbacks
Hacks / TV series production
Episode: Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”
Amber Nelson
Actress who played Bethany in episode
Hacks cast
Episode: Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”
Anna Konkel
Actress who played Beth
Hacks cast
Episode: Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”
Meg Stalter
Actress with scene work in episode
Hacks cast
Episode: Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”
Lauren Weidman
Actor; guest star playing Mayor Joe Pezzamenti
Television/Film (Hacks)
Episode: Ep.3: “No New Tricks”
Johnny Sibley
Actor; recurring guest star
Television/Film (Hacks)
Episode: Ep.3: “No New Tricks”

Hosts

Bobby Finger
Host of The Official Hacks Podcast
Lindsey Weber
Host of The Official Hacks Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 494 ratings
  • Thanks so much!

    Have loved the podcast - so generous of you to let your little hackies behind the curtain of your dynamic. Thanks for Deborah and Ava’s world and a totslly satisfying end

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicolaheadlam
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Thank you all!! For an incredible show and this podcast!

    So sad it’s over, so happy it happened.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2026Deena
    Canada22 days ago
  • The perfect accompaniment to the perfect show

    My weekly routine is to watch the new episodes as soon as they drop and then follow it up by listening to the podcast. It’s so rewarding to hear the creators’ insights into the episode and get behind-the-scenes info on all the decisions and influences that went into bringing this marvellous show to life. Highly recommend to any ardent fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apowell13
    United States23 days ago
  • More more more plz

    I’m experiencing joy and premature withdrawals with this season. My favorite series to date—Jean Smart reminds me of my Mom (a compliment to both), and I LOVE comedy. May we please have some bonus podcast episodes?! Actor, writer interviews; more cut scenes info!; bts; anything and everything!

    Thank you for creating such a wonderful and funny show 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TarHeelJess
    United States2 months ago
  • Not about the show

    I quickly became a very big fan of the show hacks so I figured this would’ve been a good opportunity to really take a deep dive and enjoy breakdown of the episodes. However, this particular show falls into the category of other official podcast where they don’t actually talk about the episodes. They have guests on that they interview, but it’s really more about the industries and it actually is about the content that you came here for

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Torn Utu
    United States9 months ago

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Ep.9: “The Garden” with Jean Smart
Q: What was it like writing and directing the final season episode?
The hosts discuss the collaborative process, the balance between personal growth for the characters and the show's legacy, and how improv and real-time on-set decisions shaped the episode.
Ep.1: “EGOT” with Jean Smart
Q: What was your relationship really to her, Deborah Vance, as the season progressed?
Jean explains that she felt increasingly able to react as Deborah in a way that felt authentic, and that the writing allowed her to trust her instincts and respond in the moment.
Ep.1: “EGOT” with Jean Smart
Q: But before we dive into the episode, Jean, just generally, we wanted to ask you, how are you feeling about this being the end of the Hacks journey?
Jean Smart expresses mixed feelings, relief about not waking up early for shooting, and a sense of nostalgia about not playing Deborah Vance again, while acknowledging how special the run has been.
Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
Q: Did you draw from any personal experiences for your character?
A mix of personal experiences and professional encounters with executives influenced my portrayal.
Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
Q: How did the casting process work for you and were you a fan of the show before it came to you?
I was a huge fan of the show and immediately said yes when asked to join.

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The show delivers thoughtful conversations about Hacks, focusing on narrative choices, character arcs, and the behind-the-scenes making of the series. Episodes commonly explore ethics, writing decisions, and the evolution of late-night comedy within the Hacks universe, often with insight from writers, showrunners, and actors. A standout aspect is the blend of deep, creator-driven analysis with lively guest perspectives, making it appealing to fans who crave both storytelling context and candid industry anecdotes. The cadence is interview-forward, with guests ranging from cast to writers and producers, providing a well-rounded look at how a high-profile show comes together behind the scenes.

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Recent guests on Hacks Podcast include:

1. Hannah Einbinder
2. Bridget Parker
3. Jeffrey Rosie Rosenberg
4. George Karaman
5. Amber Nelson
6. Anna Konkel
7. Meg Stalter
8. Lauren Weidman

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