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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Emmy-winning comedy, Hacks, is back and this season the official podcast has some new hosts! Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber of the popular podcast Who? Weekly are taking over for season 4. But don’t fear, the show’s creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky will be guests on the pod, along with other writers, cast, and crew who will bring you deeper into the drama of this beloved comedy. Hacks season 4 premieres April 10 on Max. The new season of the podcast launches that night.

The Official Hacks Podcast is a production of Max and Pineapple Street Studios.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by fan favorite Rose Abdoo, who plays house manager Josefina. They recap the episode and discuss Rose’s history in comedy coming with Second City. Then, actor J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) joins the pod to talk about her guest turn as Deborah’s estranged younger sister Kathy.

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