Show overview
Hacks Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 40 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 31 min and 39 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Max Podcasts.
From the publisher
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 Podcast is produced by HBO Max Podcasts and Same Boat Studios.
Latest Episodes
View all 40 episodesEp. 10: “Hacks (Finale)” with Hannah Einbinder
Ep.9: “The Garden” with Jean Smart
Ep.8: “The Cube” with Adam Bricker
Ep.7: “Montecito” with Bridget Parker
Ep.6: “QuikScribbl”
E5: “D’Amazing Race” with Jeff Rosenberg
Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”
Ep.3: “No New Tricks”
Ep.2: “Number One Fan”
S5 Ep 1Ep.1: “EGOT” with Jean Smart
Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky kick off the final season the only way that makes sense: with very special guest, Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance! Jean shares what it’s been like to say goodbye to Deborah, what she’ll miss most about working with Hannah Einbinder, and why this season is her favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast Returns For The Final Season
trailerDeborah Vance is back, and so is the Official Hacks podcast! 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 first podcast episode drops on April 9th, after Hacks airs on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 9Ep. 9: “Heaven” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, & Paul W. Downs
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 tackling the intersection of art and commerce. Plus, they discuss their growing animal budget (coyotes, cats, and Lassie – oh my!), and creating a montage that is one of their favorite things they’ve ever done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 8Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman
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 smarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 7Ep. 7: “Witch of the Week” with Andrew Law
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 television, and the accuracy of Hacks’s rendering of host and writer pressures – clue: it’s a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 6Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson
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 Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 5Ep. 5: "Mrs. Table" with Hannah Einbinder
Bobby and Lindsey are joined by Hannah Einbinder to talk through Ava’s big episode. They unpack why Ava is at her wits end, Deborah’s newfound vulnerability, and the athletics of throwing branzino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 4Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar
Actress Michaela Watkins gives Bobby and Lindsey insight into her character, Stacey from HR. Then writer and co-executive producer Aisha Muharrar points out that while Dance Mom may be perceived as cheesy, she actually helps Deborah and the team win in the ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 3Ep. 3: "I Love L.A." with Mark Indelicato
Hosts Bobby and Lindsey talk about episode four with actor Mark Indelicato who plays Damien, personal assistant to Ms. Deborah Vance. Mark talks shares how queerness is integral to his character and the joys of working with a supportive cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 2Ep. 2: “What Happens in Vegas” with Ariel Karlin and Poppy Liu
Hosts Bobby and Lindsey are joined by writer Ariel Karlin and actress Poppy Liu. Poppy plays the effervescent blackjack dealer, KiKi, a fan favorite. Ariel talks about her time as a Hacks writer’s assistant before officially penning jokes for Deborah Vance, and Poppy explains why, for KiKi, living in Las Vegas means living above the drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 Ep 1Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley
New hosts, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, of the popular podcast Who? Weekly, kick off the season talking through the first two episodes with Hacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs. From coyotes, to psychics, to the pressures of late night, we get behind-the-scenes insight into the Deborah and Ava drama this season. Then Hacks writer, Samantha Riley, gives a peek into the writers’ room and how the LA mall, The Americana, got featured on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices