Ep. 1: “Just For Laughs” with Jean Smart and Pat Regan

In the first episode of The Official Hacks podcast, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance. They talk about stepping back into Deborah’s heels, and her relationship with Ava. Then Hacks writer/actor Pat Regan joins the hosts to recap the episode, talk about why it was a tricky one to write, and Helen Hunt’s guest star turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

This is the official podcast of the Max series Hacks. This season, hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber (Who? Weekly) are ready to break down the latest installment of the Emmy-winning comedy Hacks. They go behind the scenes with the cast and crew including creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky to uncover insights from the writers' room, and dive deep into the complex dynamics between Deborah and Ava. The Official Hacks Podcast is produced by Max Podcasts and Pineapple Street Studios.