The Hacks Podcast

Bobby and Lindsey break down the entire season with creators and showrunners Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs. They talk about the comedy of having Ava live in a mall when, thematically, they're tackling the intersection of art and commerce.

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 talk about Kayla going "gorilla mode" and Randi's street smarts.

Late Night alum and Hacks co-EP/writer Andrew Law is the guest. Andrew gives a window into writing for Late Night, the depth of Rosie O'Donnell's influence on talk-show television, and the accuracy of Hacks' rendering of host and writer pressures.

Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson, is the guest. 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.

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.

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 is perceived as cheesy, she actually helps Deborah and the team win in the ratings.

Hosts Bobby and Lindsey talk about Episode 5 with actor Mark Indelicato, who plays Damien, personal assistant to Deborah Vance. Mark shares how queerness is integral to his character and the joys of working with a supportive cast.

Hosts Bobby and Lindsey are joined by writer Ariel Karlin and actress Poppy Liu, who plays effervescent blackjack dealer Kiki. Ariel talks about her time as a Hacks writer's assistant.

New hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber kick off the season by talking through the first two episodes with Hacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs. Then, writer Samantha Riley gives a peek into the writers' room.