Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky on Making Sure 'Hacks' Hit the Right Comedic Notes

On this week’s episode of Millions of Screens, Ben, Libby, and Leo welcome Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, aka the co-creators of HBO Max’s “Hacks,” onto the pod to discuss joke writing during a pandemic, monster truck rallys, and Best Supporting Actress nominee Hannah Einbinder’s massive hands. Plus, Ben gives us his one-minute review of Hulu’s “Nine Perfect Strangers,” Libby and Ben debate the divisiveness of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” Christmas special, and Ben and Libby advocate for shows in the Limited Series Emmy races, most notably Amazon Prime Video’s “The Underground Railroad.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Millions of Screens, IndieWire’s brand new TV podcast, provides an inside look at the TV industry, sharing conversations based in IndieWire’s original reporting, breaking down that ever-elusive Hollywood buzz about town, and highlighting thoughtful analysis of the best and most impactful series you’re watching right now. Hosted by TV Awards Editor Libby Hill, TV Deputy Editor Ben Travers, and Creative Producer Leo Garcia.