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Hacks Podcast

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

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 fifth episode of the final season with someone who’s been with them since day one, Assistant Director Jeff Rosenberg! Jeff shares why his job is like A Beautifu... more

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the fourth episode of the final season. They share how their Hacks pitch relates to Ava’s Mall Girl pitch, what inspired them to use flashbacks on the show for the ... more

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Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the third episode of the final season. They share how cathartic it was to let Deborah and Ava get giddy about love interests, what making Hacks has in common with D... more

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the second episode of the final season. They share memories of filming on the streets of New York, behind-the-scenes stories of the episode’s many cameos (Xena star... more

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Recent Guests

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”
Ann Dowd
Award-winning actress invited for gravitas and insight
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Soleil Moon Frye
Actor, host of the day on autograph conventions segment
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Hannah Pilkus
Actress playing a Little Debbie character
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Alyssa Lamparis
Actress portraying Ava's childhood friend Jenny
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Alana Ubach
Actress featured in episode; notable for strong performance
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Bane Gibby
Guest from outside the show previously known to the team
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
Cynthia Kenya
Actress who plays a Little Debbie character
Episode: Ep.2: “Number One Fan”

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 483 ratings
  • 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 States8 months ago
  • very good hosts!!

    lindsay and bobby are such good interviewers!! just very casual at asking excellent questions and anchoring the discussions... dang. a good pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bebobahillie
    United States9 months ago
  • New hosts are “Hacks”

    This podcast was wonderful when the creators were the hosts. I’m sure they are busy, which is why they passed it off, but oof… big drop off in “listen-ability” (not a word!) with these hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shannon9369
    United States10 months ago
  • Film Dork reporting in for duty

    I just paid money to sign up on Hulu to watch Broad City. Paying my dues to the writers on Hacks. What do you call your fans btw, can't be hackers... Jean Smarters?

    Love this so much and listen to it every sunrise where I expell all the haters and bad energy. But I also pet dogs along the way.

    Obsessed! Love it! Also I feel like I committed to a gym membership rn...

    Just saying, get some biz dev happening.

    Hate the gym. Love this podcast.

    Thank you for attending my TED talk against your wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _noagenda_
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helps Me With Hacks Withdrawal

    What a wonderful companion to a super show. Both the show and the pod have comforted me during a very intense period. Now that DVDs with commentary are done, podcasts are the perfect compliment to streams.

    But Season 2 of the podcast— the “of it all” of it all- maybe it’s a generational thing, but this verbal tic is so distracting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dasmsc
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the hosts for asking excellent questions and keeping conversations casual yet insightful.
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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.
Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson
Q: How did this role come to you?
Julianne Nicholson explains that she was a huge fan of the show and loved the idea of playing a role in it.

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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. Lauren Weidman
2. Johnny Sibley
3. Ann Dowd
4. Soleil Moon Frye
5. Hannah Pilkus
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8. Bane Gibby

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