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Oct 29, 2024 • 8min

Introducing: On Set With

If you're looking for more Hacks content, here's a snippet of the On Set With episode covering Hacks. Take a look inside the glamorous and brutal world of show business with the design team that brought Hacks to life: production designer Rob Tokarz and set decorator Jen Lukehart. Join host SuChin Pak and learn about decking the halls of a mansion with floor-to-ceiling Christmas decor, sourcing the perfect trash for a dumpster dive, and the psychology behind Deborah Vance’s signature style: tasteful with a hint of bedazzled. Follow On Set With wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 30, 2024 • 34min

Ep. 9: “Bulletproof” with Hannah Einbinder

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
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May 24, 2024 • 37min

Ep. 8 “Yes And?” with Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly

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
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May 23, 2024 • 38min

Ep. 7: “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular” with Rose Abdoo and J. Smith-Cameron

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.
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May 17, 2024 • 37min

Ep. 6 “Par for the Course” with Kathleen Felix-Hager

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.
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May 16, 2024 • 36min

Ep. 5: “One Day” with Adam Bricker

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.
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May 10, 2024 • 28min

Ep. 4: “Join the Club” with Jean Smart

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.
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May 9, 2024 • 28min

Ep. 3: “The Roast of Deborah Vance” with Joe Mande

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.
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May 3, 2024 • 37min

Ep. 2: “Better Late” with Mark Indelicato

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.
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May 2, 2024 • 42min

Ep. 1: “Just For Laughs” with Jean Smart and Pat Regan

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.

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