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Hacks Podcast

Max
Hacks
Deborah Vance
Ava
Stand-Up Comedy
Comedy
Late Night Television
Kaitlin Olson
Personal Relationships
Joe Mande
Boundaries
Climate Change
Production Design
Aging
Character Dynamics
Deborah
NA Meeting
Filmmaking
Kathy Vance
Late Night Show
Finale Episode

This is the official podcast of the Max series Hacks. This season, hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber (Who? Weekly) are ready to break down the latest installment of the Emmy-winning comedy Hacks. They go behind the scenes with the cast and crew including creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky to uncover insights from the writers' room, and dive deep into the complex dynamics bet... more

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For the finale, hosts Bobby and Lindsey welcome back Hacks creators and showrunners Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs, to break down the entire season. They talk about the comedy of having Ava live in a mall when, thematically, they're ta... more

In the penultimate episode, hosts Bobby and Lindsey chat with Tony Goldwyn (Bob Lipka) about humanizing his media mogul character. Then Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman come on to the pod to talk about Kayla going “gorilla mode” and Randi’s street sma... more

Late Night alum and Hacks co-executive producer and writer, Andrew Law, visits Bobby and Lindsey on the show this week. Andrew gives Bobby and Lindsey a window into writing for Late Night, the depth of Rosie O’Donnell’s influence on talk show televis... more

On the show this week is Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson. Bobby and Lindsey talk with her about “Dance Mom” as a new cultural archetype, the fun in playing a comedic role, and what Dance Mom learns about the slippery slope of working in Hollywo... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Goldwyn
Actor known for playing Bob Lipka on Hacks
Episode: Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
Meg Stalter
Actress portraying Kayla on Hacks
Episode: Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman
Actor portraying Randi on Hacks
Episode: Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
Andrew Law
Co-executive producer and writer of Episode 8
Hacks Podcast
Episode: Ep. 7: “Witch of the Week” with Andrew Law
Julianne Nicholson
Actress known for her role as Dance Mom.
Hacks
Episode: Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson
Aisha Muharrar
Co-executive producer who wrote the episode.
Episode: Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar
Michaela Watkins
Actress playing Stacey, the HR rep.
Actress on Hacks
Episode: Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar
Lucia Aniello
Co-creator and director of Hacks.
Episode: Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley
Samantha Riley
Writer since season one of Hacks.
Episode: Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley

Hosts

Bobby Finger
Host of The Official Hacks Podcast and a co-host of the pop culture podcast Who? Weekly.
Lindsey Weber
Host of The Official Hacks Podcast and co-host of Who? Weekly.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 463 ratings
  • 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 States3 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Hacks is my all-time favorite TV show, and I love this podcast that dissects each episode. It’s great to get inside stories and insights into the show from its creators and the actors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cfdsou
    United States4 months ago
  • Hosts are the best!

    Thank you for confirming the brilliance of Lindsey and Bobby by giving them this platform! They are excellent hosts and bring out the best in all your guests! A++++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonyy!?!
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Reviews highlight the comedic chemistry between the hosts, Bobby and Lindsey, as a strong point of the show.
While many fans love the hosts' engaging style, some critics specifically mention a preference for the previous format and hosts.
Overall, the feedback indicates a strong connection between the audience and both the content and its production team.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and behind-the-scenes access to the creative process of their favorite show.

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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.
Ep. 5: "Mrs. Table" with Hannah Einbinder
Q: How do you think Ava's relationship with Deborah is developing this season?
Ava's relationship with Deborah is always in flux and this season has been marked by moments that indicate they can't keep their toxic dynamic. The episode showcases a turning point where they confront these issues, hinting at a possible reconciliation.
Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley
Q: How did the coyote come in? Were you guys, did you guys present that to the room?
The coyote symbolizes the antagonists Deborah feels are closing in on her in Los Angeles.

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1. Tony Goldwyn
2. Meg Stalter
3. Robby Hoffman
4. Andrew Law
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7. Michaela Watkins
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