Hacks Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Let’s face it, Jean Smart is an American Treasure, and Hacks was easily the best new show ( ok, neck and neck w/ Abbott Elementary) of 2021…PERIOD.

I normally don’t enjoy companion podcasts to popular shows, but this one does what the concept was made for: Super Fans who love the insider info., reflections on casting, writing room chat, super fan celebrity guests and so much more. If you love Hacks, you’ll love this pod.

Big fan of the show on HBO max. Had to tune into the podcast. Does not disappoint. Weekly guest hosts bring a nice twist to the format. The creator/writer/director trio share delicious behind the scenes tidbits in each episode. Give it a listen.

Big fan of the folks from Broad City, so was very excited to hear them all on a podcast. Loved hearing how they write the show and come up with ideas. Can’t wait to hear the rest!

I realized watching this show what great television can do for people and relationships. Thinking about Jean Smart made me realize that. I can remember Tuesday mornings with my mother talking about designing women and how much we love the show after I would stay up late on a school night to watch. That show, much like Hacks, detailed dynamic and complicated relationships, between powerful women.
That’s the same reason I fell in love with the first time I saw it with my wife and why I still love it today. I’m going to miss those characters and I can’t wait to see where they go in season four. I do think the Emmys tend to get it right, but I don’t know how they’re gonna be able to split the best actress award between Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder - if there is any justice in the world, they would both win. Thank you for the show and all you do. See you next season.

Much preferred the format of previous seasons with the showrunners and/or fans hosting the show. The new hosts imo don’t fit the vibe of what Hacks is about, and their analysis of the show has been much more surface level compared to previous seasons.

Loved the podcast when it was entirely show staff. Everything felt like insider information, behind the scenes info. Now it’s just two people talking, I might as well listen to my parents talk about it. They’re funny, but they didn’t write the scripts and they weren’t there when it was filmed. Outsiders. The reason I was listening is gone. Yes they have good guests, but I don’t want to listen to a 40 minute podcast for 5-7 minutes of interesting content.