In this final episode, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Ava Daniels herself, Hannah Einbinder. In unpacking the season finale they discuss Ava’s personal ambitions, the pressures of late night, and that final scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly, who play Marcus and Wilson. They recap the episode, unpack their characters’ progressive friendship, Marcus’s backstory, and the nature of fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rose Abdoo and J. Smith-Cameron join for a lively discussion on their roles in the show, highlighting comedic backgrounds and emotional family dynamics. They delve into character development, holiday production design, and the complexities of relationships, providing insights into the show's storytelling nuances and casting excitement.

Joining the hosts, Emmy-award winning costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager, reveals real-life inspirations for characters, class dynamics, and kinky Republicanism. They explore job tactics, character dynamics on the golf course, challenges of shooting on location, and behind-the-scenes costume design tales.

Adam Bricker, Hacks Director of Photography, discusses shooting outdoors, generational views on climate change, and responding to distress calls. The hosts explore character journeys in the woods, challenges of shooting in different locations, unique scene phrases, character development, and the art of cinematic collaboration and shot composition.

Jean Smart joins the podcast to discuss meeting heroes, pickleball, and advocating for oneself. They also chat about comedy challenges, setting big goals, publicity stunts, character growth, music appreciation, emotional depth, character backstory, and the hilarious cheese vs. bananas debate.

Joe Mande joins the hosts to discuss boundaries in comedy, rules of roast comedy, and Kaitlin Olson's performance. They delve into humor in character development, the challenges of comedy, and the addictive nature of comedy. The episode also explores setting boundaries in relationships and features playful banter at the end.

Mark Indelicato, known for playing Deborah's assistant, discusses filming at Television City, a Carrot Top cameo, and the world of late night TV with the showrunners. Topics include unexpected opportunities, studio adventures, band aesthetics, comedy sketch ideas, late-night show shenanigans, and reconciliation between characters.

Jean Smart and Pat Regan join the creators to discuss Deborah's character development and the challenging writing process. They explore the complex relationships and emotions between characters, hinting at underlying feelings. The conversation also includes insights from Pat Regan on 'Hacks' writing and the humor of securing a Tostitos sponsorship.

“Hacks” is back with season 3, and so is the Official podcast! In each episode, Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky will unpack the making of the show with a special guest from the cast and crew (Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Pat Regan, Kathleen Felix-Hager, J. Smith-Cameron, and others). Listeners will hear stories from the writers’ room, on set, and the world of comedy that inspired the show. The first podcast episode drops on May 2nd, after Hacks airs on Max. The Official Hacks Podcast is produced by Max and Pineapple Street Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices