Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.7 (306)
Since May 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Serial
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81%
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About This Podcast

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.

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S5E10 Ep. 10: “Hacks (Finale)” with Hannah Einbinder

May 29, 2026 50m

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the series finale with the one and only Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava Daniels! Why did Hannah think she was…

S5E9 Ep.9: “The Garden” with Jean Smart

May 22, 2026 29m

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the ninth episode of the final season with the one and only Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance! Jean shares…

S5E8 Ep.8: “The Cube” with Adam Bricker

May 15, 2026 32m

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky are joined by cinematographer Adam Bricker! Adam shares behind-the-scenes details about the cube, what a DIT cart is, and…

S5E7 Ep.7: “Montecito” with Bridget Parker

May 08, 2026 29m

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the seventh episode of the final season with one of the writers of this episode, Bridget Parker! They share…

S5E6 Ep.6: “QuikScribbl”

May 08, 2026 31m

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky dig into the sixth episode of the final season. They share the long history of a certain King Tut joke, which full-circle…

S5E5 Ep.5: “D’Amazing Race” with Jeff Rosenberg

May 01, 2026 34m

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…

S5E4 Ep.4: “Who’s Making Dinner”

May 01, 2026 32m

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…

S5E3 Ep.3: “No New Tricks”

Apr 24, 2026 32m

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…

S5E2 Ep.2: “Number One Fan”

Apr 17, 2026 35m

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,…

S5E1 Ep.1: “EGOT” with Jean Smart

Apr 10, 2026 31m

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!…

S5 Coming Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast Returns For The Final Season

Apr 07, 2026 1m Trailer

Deborah 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.…

S4E9 Ep. 9: “Heaven” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, & Paul W. Downs

May 30, 2025 38m

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…

S4E8 Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman

May 23, 2025 42m

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…

S4E7 Ep. 7: “Witch of the Week” with Andrew Law

May 16, 2025 33m

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…

S4E6 Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson

May 16, 2025 28m

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…

S4E5 Ep. 5: "Mrs. Table" with Hannah Einbinder

May 09, 2025 33m

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. …

S4E4 Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar

May 02, 2025 33m

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…

S4E3 Ep. 3: "I Love L.A." with Mark Indelicato

Apr 25, 2025 27m

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…

S4E2 Ep. 2: “What Happens in Vegas” with Ariel Karlin and Poppy Liu

Apr 18, 2025 38m

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…

S4E1 Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley

Apr 11, 2025 55m

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.…

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How many episodes does Hacks Podcast have?

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