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Choice Words with Samantha BeeHopeful Pessimist or Doom and Gloom? (with Jen Statsky)Writer, executive-producer, and co-creator of Hacks Jen Statsky joins Sam to discuss her particular brand of hopeful pessimism, and their shared obsession with Jean Smart, who she says is one of the greatest nappers of all time. Jen explains that she is decisive if it’s a decision that only involves herself, but as soon as she brings in other people, there’s a big problem. Which is why she’s fortunate to have two amazing co-showrunners of Hacks, because they make most of the decisions together and she loves it—from hiring to writing assignments to what kind of offic...
2025-08-2143 min
The Writers PanelJen Statsky (Hacks) / Dan Erickson (Severance)A double-header today!First, Jen Statsky (co-creator, Hacks) returns to discuss maintaining the high quality of the show four seasons in, staying honest while staying funny, season 4's big emotional moments, Carol Burnett, being raised by television, and more.Then, Severance creator Dan Erickson discusses the challenges of season 2, finding "things you can only do on this show," early comedy influences, "Bad Pitch Mondays," and more.LIVE STUFF!A live Dead Pilots Society in LA (or available to stream on demand) on Sunday 9/14 2-4pm at the Elysian...
2025-08-191h 14
Crew Call with Anthony D'AlessandroPaul W. Downs & Jen Statsky'Hacks' co-creators Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky join Anthony to talk 14 Emmy nods, the making of “A Slippery Slope,” and the real-world late-night parallels.
Plus: Julianne Nicholson’s comedy chops, and how wildfires reshaped Season 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-08-1323 min
Seek Treatment with Cat & Pat"What's Your Problem?" (w/ Jen Statsky)Cat and Pat are joined by a very special guest, co-creator of Hacks and technically Pat's boss Jen Statsky! The trio spills some tea about the art of the thirst trap, high school and college boyfriends, and how Coyote Ugly and Almost Famous share a similar ethos if you think about it. Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek T...
2025-06-031h 26
Hacks PodcastEp. 9: “Heaven” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, & Paul W. DownsFor the finale, hosts Bobby and Lindsey welcome back Hacks creators and showrunners Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs, to break down the entire season. They talk about the comedy of having Ava live in a mall when, thematically, they're tackling the intersection of art and commerce. Plus, they discuss their growing animal budget (coyotes, cats, and Lassie – oh my!), and creating a montage that is one of their favorite things they’ve ever done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-05-3040 min
We Disrupt This YouTubeHacks: Jen Statsky and Margaret Cho on Women Hacking the Comedy BusinessHost Gabe González sits down with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series Hacks. We talk with Statsky about the complex relationship between the show’s two central characters - and their stark generational divide and friendship, while delving into broader themes of the complex history of women in comedy and the importance of female mentorship. In our second interview, the pod’s executive producer Caty Borum speaks with the ultimate Gen-X comedian, Margaret Cho, about how she’s maintained an outspoken, hilarious comedy career through various waves of American progress and regression, as well as how she’s...
2025-05-0139 minWe Disrupt This BroadcastHacks: Jen Statsky and Margaret Cho on Women Hacking the Comedy BusinessHost Gabe González sits down with Jen Statsky, co-creator of HBO’s Peabody Award-winning series Hacks. We talk with Statsky about the complex relationship between the show’s two central characters - and their stark generational divide and friendship, while delving into broader themes of the complex history of women in comedy and the importance of female mentorship. In our second interview, the pod’s executive producer Caty Borum speaks with the ultimate Gen-X comedian, Margaret Cho, about how she’s maintained an outspoken, hilarious comedy career through various waves of American progress and regression, as well as how she’s...
2025-05-0139 min
TechStuffThe Story: Me, My TV & My Second Screen w/ Jen StatskyJen Statsky is a comedian, writer, and producer who’s worked on some of TV’s biggest comedies like The Good Place, Parks & Recreation and Broad City. Most recently, she’s been behind the scenes as one of the co-creators of the hit show Hacks. Jen sits down with Karah to talk about how writing and producing for TV has changed in the face of accelerating AI, the “second-screening” phenomenon, and the optimization of streaming services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-1638 min
Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig FergusonJen StatskyMeet Jen Statsky, television writer and comedian. She is the co-showrunner and co-creator of Hacks, for which she has received Emmys, WGA Awards, and a Peabody Award. She's also written on Parks and Recreation, Broad City, Lady Dynamite, and The Good Place. The fourth season of Hacks just started airing this past week. I hope you enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-1546 minHacks PodcastEp. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha RileyNew 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-1157 minHacks PodcastComing Soon: The Official Hacks PodcastThe 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 prod...
2025-04-0301 min
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna229 | The Screenwriting Life: Joy, Pain, & Legacy (TSL 2024 Supercut, Pt. 2)JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.soPart 2 of our 2024 TSL guests answering the Three Big Questions: What brings you the most joy when it comes to writing? What pisses you off about writing? And what advice would you give your younger self? Happy New Year!:45 - Dave Holstein (Episode 196)7:04 - Kelsey Mann (Episode 197)12:40 - Meredith Scardino (Episode 198)17:11 - Todd A. Kessler (Episode 199)19:48 - Joey Slamon (Episode 200)25:28 - Christopher Vogler (Episode 204)31:29...
2024-12-301h 35
Der Kinocast (MP3 Feed)Juror #2, Der Herr der Ringe: Die Schlacht der RohirrimJuror #2 - ist ein spannendes Gerichtsdrama, das von Clint Eastwood inszeniert wurde. Nicholas Hoult spielt den Hauptcharakter Justin Kemp, einen Journalisten, der in einen Mordprozess verwickelt ist. Als Geschworener Nummer 2 muss er entscheiden, ob der Angeklagte James Michael Sythe (Gabriel Basso) für den Mord an seiner Freundin verantwortlich ist. Doch Justin erkennt, dass er selbst möglicherweise eine Rolle bei dem Tod gespielt hat, was ihn in eine schwierige moralische Lage bringt. Toni Collette ist als Staatsanwältin Faith Killebrew zu sehen, und das Drehbuch stammt von Jonathan A. Abrams.
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2024-12-2950 min
The Finale PodHacks - Season 3 FinaleKnock, knock. Who’s there? The Finale Pod with Deborah Vance’s big late-night comeback! (Ok, we’ll leave the jokes to Deborah and Ava.) Today we are discussing Alex’s pick: the Season 3 finale of Hacks. While Deborah preps for her show’s debut, Ava gets some fly headshots, and Jimmy and Kayla turn an airplane into a dramatic (coworker) proposal. Don't forget to leave a comment on our Instagram @thefinalepod and share your thoughts on Hacks! We start our recap discussion at (18:20:00) if you want to fast forward past our Co-host Quickfire Catch-up, our Love It Lately r...
2024-11-201h 31
The Actor’s Guide to the End of the WorldActing Origin Stories, When AI Steals Your Voice, Table Read Tips, and Getting Cut from a Show | EP 1The premiere episode of The Actor’s Guide to the End of the World! E-Kan and Rían dive into what you need to know about how two voice-over actors had their voices stolen by an AI start-up and insightful comments by the Emmy-winning co-creator of Hacks on the current state of TV. They tackle deep topics, like "Do you want to be right or happy?" or why it's so easy to be cynical. You will hear how they got into acting in the first place which in E-Kan's case, was pure rebellion. Also lessons learned from recent table rea...
2024-10-2832 min
The Town with Matthew BelloniThe Real Winners and Losers of the Emmys With the ‘Hacks’ Creators!Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to recap last night’s Emmys and nominate the under-discussed winners and losers from TV’s biggest night (02:21). Later, ‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs call in to talk about their big win for Outstanding Comedy Series, how they pitched the show to HBO, and the state of the comedy genre (15:58).For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here.Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.comHost: Matt Belloni
2024-09-1732 min
Awards Circuit | VarietyLucia Aniello/Paul W. Downs/Jen Statsky (“Hacks”)The executive producers behind “Hacks” talk about the reaction to Season 3, and tease how Season 4 is all about mounting a talk show for Deborah Vance (Jean Smart). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-2331 min
Next Question with Katie CouricCreating Comedy Gold with the creators of “Hacks”Katie (a total Deborah) is joined by KCM producer Adriana Fazio (Katie’s Ava) to chat with the creative team behind the acclaimed show "Hacks"—Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs. The trio opens up about how their own path to comedy writing, including their love for classic TV like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and time spent waiting tables, inspired the characters of Deborah and Ava. From casting newcomer, Hanna Einbinder, opposite national treasure, Jean Smart, to the process of developing plotlines and story arcs, this episode offers a deep dive into the creative process behind an o...
2024-08-221h 01The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna209 | Hacks Creators Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky: Writing and Selling A Mixed-Tone Comedyhttps://tslworkshops.circle.soWhen Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello were first pitching Hacks, they didn't have a precise tonal comp when the network asked. But the trio ultimately knew that they wanted a show that was allowed to be "hard funny," but still make lots of space for rich emotional moments. Today, Paul and Jen discuss HOW they walk that tightrope while writing, and how centering Ava and Deborah's professional and personal relationship serves as their creative North Star helps the process. Learn more about your...
2024-08-151h 01
The TreatmentDavid Krumholtz, Andrew McCarthy, and Jen Statsky on The TreatThis week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Lousy Carter star David Krumholtz to talk about his titular role in the dark comedy (now streaming). Then, actor, director, and writer Andrew McCarthy stops by to discuss his new Hulu documentary Brats. The film explores McCarthy’s mixed feelings about being grouped with a cohort of prominent young actors in the 1980s, pejoratively referred to as “The Brat Pack.” And for The Treat, Emmy winning Hacks co-creator Jen Statsky talks about the best TV pilot ever made.
2024-07-1352 min
The BusinessThe latest twist in the Paramount saga; ‘Hacks’ showrunners Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs (Encore)Kim Masters and guest Banterer Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg News discuss the latest twist in the Paramount saga: Just after billionaire Barry Diller raised his hand as a potential buyer, the Skydance-Paramount deal is resurrected from the dead.
Plus, Masters returns with an encore of her 2021 interview with Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, two of the three showrunners behind the award-winning HBO Max series "Hacks." Downs and Statsky talk about how lead actress Jean Smart insisted the cameras keep rolling when her husband passed away with a week of shooting the first season left.
2024-07-0430 min
The Potential Podcast!Potential Pick - Hacks Season 3Chris and Taylor review the third season of the comedy-drama series Hacks created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky. The series centers on the professional relationship between a young comedy writer and a legendary stand-up comedian. The series stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Katlin Olson and Christopher McDonald.
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2024-07-0413 min
Pop Fiction WomenHacks Season 3 Recap: This One Cuts DeepOn today’s episode, we’re back to discuss the rest of Hacks season 3 (episodes 3-9), a show that continues to shine with the stellar writing of Lucia Aniello, Paul Downs, and Jen Statsky and the incredible cast lead by Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder (complemented by this season’s standout guest actors like J. Smith Cameron, Christina Hendricks, Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Deidre Hall, and Christopher Lloyd).
Everything in this show is layered and never just one thing - from Deborah’s quest to fulfill her lifelong dream of hosting late night TV to Ava’s pursuit to gain respect as...
2024-06-2151 min
Scriptnotes PodcastThe Third SeasonJohn welcomes Meredith Scardino (Girls5eva) and Jen Statsky (Hacks) to discuss the highs and lows of writing the third season of a hit comedy. But how do you push a series forward without violating the premise or retreading familiar terrain? Are the shows still the shows they pitched? How has streaming changed since their shows […]
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2024-06-0454 min
The Prestige TV Podcast‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale and the Vicious Deborah-Ava Cycle With Cocreator Jen StatskyJoanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin face off head-to-head and recap the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 finale. They start by discussing their favorite episodes from the back half of the season, the stacked guest appearances throughout, and the intoxicating dynamic between Deborah and Ava (1:28). Next, they unpack the final moments of “Bulletproof” and the major twist at the end of the episode (12:07). Later, Joanna is joined by ‘Hacks’ cocreator Jen Statsky to talk about the rhythm of Deborah and Ava’s relationship, why it was important to heighten the stakes for this season, toying with romantic tropes with various characters, and much more (28:27).
2024-06-0356 min
StreamageddonHacks is the Best HBO Show That’s Not on HBOSeason 3 of the Max Original Hacks just wrapped and it’s so good we can’t figure out why it’s not on HBO already. It’s a sharp, laugh-out-loud comedy reminiscent of Barry, Veep, and Silicon Valley, and the best part is that it just keeps getting better.
Whether you’re new to the show or a diehard Deborah Vance fan, we’ve got you covered with both an introduction to the series and a full season 3 review.
But first!
The fallout from Amazon’s hit series Fallout continues: The wildly popular video game series dr...
2024-06-021h 04
The Epicurean Vagabonds present Aesthetic ArrestAesthetic Arrest Podcast: The Palace of Dreams, Hacks, Star Trek: Discovery, Nadine Shah & Fish Time!Plus Minor Notes, Emily Cheng, Osman Hamdi Bey & Brian Wilson's Smile!This Week’s Apéritif: Rebuli Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut, “Zerogrammi"Reading: The Palace of Dreams by Ismail Kadare & Minor Notes, Volume 1 (edited by Jesse McCarthy & Joshua Bennett, foreword by Tracy K. Smith) Listening: Filthy Underneath by Nadine Shah & ...
2024-06-0153 min
See Also102: Platty Queens + a chat with Hacks co-creator Lucia AnielloJoin the Hogg Hive on Patreon for ad-free episodes every week, and some upcoming bonus episodes.Kate's back from Cannes! She and BL catch up on the last films of the festival and her journey in the Tom Crui-niverse. BL went to see Nan Goldin's The Ballad of Sexual Dependency in Ballarat and is very excited to tell you about the two special editions of the mX she guest-edited for RISING this year!This week, Brodie is joined by Lucia Aniello for a chat about Hacks, a recent visit to Schwartz and Sandy's...
2024-05-311h 13Hacks PodcastEp. 9: “Bulletproof” with Hannah EinbinderIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-3033 minHacks PodcastEp. 8 “Yes And?” with Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny SibillyIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-2437 min
3rd & Fairfax: The WGAW PodcastEp. 373 - Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky - HacksHost Andra Whipple talks with Hacks creators & showrunners Lucia Aniello & Paul W. Downs & Jen Statsky about returning for Season 3 of their Max comedy series, reflections on last year’s WGA strike, and why writing is essential at every stage of the process.
2024-05-2331 minHacks PodcastEp. 7: “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular” with Rose Abdoo and J. Smith-CameronIn 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-2338 minHacks PodcastEp. 6 “Par for the Course” with Kathleen Felix-HagerIn this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Kathleen Felix-Hager, the show’s Emmy-award winning costume designer. In unpacking the episode they discuss Kathleen’s real-life inspiration for Deborah, Ava’s class hang-ups, and Christina Hendricks as a kinky Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-1736 minHacks PodcastEp. 5: “One Day” with Adam BrickerIn this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by the Hacks Director of Photography, Adam Bricker. They talk about shooting outdoors, generational views on climate change, and what you should yell when you need help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-1636 minHacks PodcastEp. 4: “Join the Club” with Jean SmartIn this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by returning guest Jean Smart, who plays the one, the only, Deborah Vance. They talk about meeting your heroes, pickleball, and why you should ask for what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-1028 minHacks PodcastEp. 3: “The Roast of Deborah Vance” with Joe MandeIn this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Hacks writer/actor Joe Mande. They talk about Ava establishing boundaries, the rules of roast comedy, and Kaitlin Olson’s tour de force performance as DJ Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-0927 minThe TreatmentEthan Hawke, Jen Statsky, and Rashida Jones on The TreatThis week on The Treatment, Elvis sits down with Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke to talk about his latest directorial effort — the feature film Wildcat about novelist Flannery O’Connor. Next, Jen Statsky, co-creator of the Emmy winning Max series Hacks talks about season three of the comedy. And for The Treat, actress and producer Rashida Jones talks about a 1949 dystopian novel that speaks to today.
2024-05-0452 minHacks PodcastEp. 2: “Better Late” with Mark IndelicatoIn this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest Mark Indelicato, who plays Deborah’s long-suffering assistant Damien. They talk about filming at Television City, that Carrot Top cameo, and the world of late night TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024-05-0336 minSeek Treatment with Cat & PatIntroducing: The Official Hacks Podcast from MaxListen to the Official Hacks Podcast from Max. In each episode Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by a guest from the show's cast or crew to unpack each episode of the Emmy®-winning comedy series. Learn more about the goings on of the writers' room, on set antics, and the work behind creating the world that Deborah and Ava inhabit. Watch season 3 of Hacks on Max, and follow The Official Hacks Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
2024-05-0205 minHacks PodcastEp. 1: “Just For Laughs” with Jean Smart and Pat ReganIn 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
2024-05-0241 minHacks PodcastComing Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast“Hacks” is back with season 3, and so is the Official podcast! In each episode, Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky will unpack the making of the show with a special guest from the cast and crew (Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Pat Regan, Kathleen Felix-Hager, J. Smith-Cameron, and others). Listeners will hear stories from the writers’ room, on set, and the world of comedy that inspired the show. The first podcast episode drops on May 2nd, after Hacks airs on Max. The Official Hacks Podcast is produced by Max and Pineapple Street Studios. Lear...
2024-04-2501 min
Ask RonnaRaggedy Docent with Jen StatskyWe're really classing up the joint this week, excuse me. Joining us in The Carriage House is Emmy Award winning writer and comedian Jen Statsky! Jen's work is legendary, from PARKS & RECREATION to THE GOOD PLACE to BROAD CITY and, of course, let's not forget she's the co-creator of the HBO smash hit series HACKS. She might also be a docent at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Jen joins us to give advice on moving into a boyfriend's mojo dojo casa house and dealing with a close family member who's decided to live abroad.
2023-11-141h 22
Script Apart with Al HornerHacks with Jen StatskyWe owe one of the most moving comedy-dramas in recent TV history to a monster truck rally. Jen Statsky was en route to Portland, Oregon to film a comedy sketch at the Monster Jam rally back in 2015 when she got chatting with her road trip accomplices, fellow comedy writers Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs. They spoke about the history of pushed-aside women in the entertainment industry – female comedians like Singin' In The Rain star Debbie Reynolds, whose careers were derailed by misogynistic practices in Hollywood. On that day, Hacks was born – a HBO series up for a number of a...
2022-08-1957 min
The AwardistHacks stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, Nailed It host Nicole ByerThe Awardist chats exclusively with ‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and co-creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky backstage at a live script read of the season 2 finale. Find out why Einbinder thought she was being fired from the show, the scene that Smart thinks is her best comedic work in the season, and what the show runners have in store for season 3. Nicole Byer, who’s nominated as host and executive producer of ‘Nailed It!’ and for writing her comedy special ‘Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo)’ joins us for a hilarious and thoughtful chat the audit...
2022-08-161h 30
The CutIn Her Shoes: Jen StatskyJen Statsky has been writing her way through the industry punchline by punchline. On this episode, the co-creator of Hacks on HBO Max talks about her start in the industry, how the show got green-lit and the homage it pays to women in the business who were maligned by media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-2242 min
Programa do webEpisode 1340 - Jen StatskyWhen Jen Statsky and her collaborators were creating the show Hacks, they knew they needed to nail the portrayal of life in standup comedy because comics will quickly know if they got it wrong. Marc talks with Jen about how they did, indeed, nail it. They also talk about her work at The Onion and on shows like Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Broad City and Lady Dynamite. Plus, Jen and Marc talk about stuffing your feelings, getting better at acknowledging them, and understanding why growing up in Boston might lead you to ignoring them. Sign up here for...
2022-06-161h 22
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1340 - Jen StatskyWhen Jen Statsky and her collaborators were creating the show Hacks, they knew they needed to nail the portrayal of life in standup comedy because comics will quickly know if they got it wrong. Marc talks with Jen about how they did, indeed, nail it. They also talk about her work at The Onion and on shows like Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Broad City and Lady Dynamite. Plus, Jen and Marc talk about stuffing your feelings, getting better at acknowledging them, and understanding why growing up in Boston might lead you to ignoring them. Sign up here...
2022-06-161h 20
Özel masallah podcastEpisode 1340 - Jen StatskyWhen Jen Statsky and her collaborators were creating the show Hacks, they knew they needed to nail the portrayal of life in standup comedy because comics will quickly know if they got it wrong. Marc talks with Jen about how they did, indeed, nail it. They also talk about her work at The Onion and on shows like Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Broad City and Lady Dynamite. Plus, Jen and Marc talk about stuffing your feelings, getting better at acknowledging them, and understanding why growing up in Boston might lead you to ignoring them. Sign up here for...
2022-06-161h 23
WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1340 - Jen StatskyWhen Jen Statsky and her collaborators were creating the show Hacks, they knew they needed to nail the portrayal of life in standup comedy because comics will quickly know if they got it wrong. Marc talks with Jen about how they did, indeed, nail it. They also talk about her work at The Onion and on shows like Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Broad City and Lady Dynamite. Plus, Jen and Marc talk about stuffing your feelings, getting better at acknowledging them, and understanding why growing up in Boston might lead you to ignoring them. Sign up here for...
2022-06-161h 23
The WatchThe ‘Barry’ Season Finale. Plus, ‘Hacks’ Season 2 With Creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. DownsChris and Andy talk about the Season 3 finale of ‘Barry’ and what puts this show in the conversation for best things they’ve seen this year (1:00). Then they talk briefly about the new Ben Whishaw show ‘This Is Going to Hurt’ (27:50), before Andy is joined by ‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs to talk about the second season of the show (37:41).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldGuests: Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. DownsProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-06-131h 14
Hacks Podcast“The One, The Only” (With Jean Smart)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest host and Hacks star Jean Smart. They talk about the high stakes for Deborah and Jimmy of shooting the comedy special in the finale. They also discuss the thinking behind Deborah firing Ava at the end of the season. Jean opens up about finding childhood idols in Phyllis Diller and in Jane Goodall. She also shares secret insights into Deborah’s backstory. At the end, Jean pitches a kidnapping for a future episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
2022-06-0338 min
Hacks Podcast“On the Market” (With Wanda Sykes)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest host and Hacks fan Wanda Sykes. They talk with her about life on the road, learn Wanda’s origin story as a comic, and Wanda’s ideas for future episodes. They also bond over the painful Hollywood pitch process and pre-pitch nerves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0231 min
Hacks Podcast“The Click” (with Rosie O’Donnell)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest host and Hacks superfan Rosie O’Donnell. They talk about motherhood, aging, and what went into shooting Deborah’s intimate bedroom scene. Rosie recounts her first stand-up set, and why she stepped away from her popular daytime talk show. Plus, she shares the unsolicited advice that she gave Hannah Einbinder via Twitter DM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-2741 min
Hacks Podcast“Retired” (with Margaret Cho)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest host Margaret Cho (30 Rock, All-American-Girl), who makes a cameo as herself in episode 4 of the show. They discuss competitiveness and sexism in stand-up, what makes talented comedians give it all up and unpack the mother-daughter dynamic between Ava and Deborah. Plus, Margaret shares why Joan Rivers once gave her the silent treatment and some stories from being a road comedian. We’ll also learn about a dark joke that didn’t quite make it into Deborah and Ava’s pool s...
2022-05-2644 min
Hacks Podcast"The Captain’s Wife" (with Angela Gibbs and Luenell)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest hosts Angela Gibbs (On My Block, This is Us) and Luenell (The Rock, A Star is Born) who play Marcus’s Mom and her friend Loretta. Angela and Luenell share their reaction to finding out they were cast together, mishaps on set with Marcus’s new puppy and the real-life challenges of performing on a cruise ship. They also learn how the team plucked Hannah Einbinder as Ava out of a 400-person casting pool and Luenell shares experiences from her...
2022-05-2040 min
Hacks Podcast"Trust the Process" (with Susie Essman)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest host Susie Essman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Broad City). They discuss the bravery of going on tour, the inspiration for that souped-up tour bus, and answer, “Who the heck is Pete Wentz?”. They also reveal what Laurie Metcalf brought to the character of Weed and the origin story behind her obsession with fast food. Listeners find out why Jean Smart jumped into the dumpster and how she harbored a secret desire to be standup herself. Plus Susie shares stories from her l...
2022-05-1934 min
Doin' It with Mike SacksJen StatskyMike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-1957 min
Doin' It with Mike SacksJen StatskyMike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2022-05-1957 min
Doin' It with Mike SacksJen StatskyMike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed.
This episode was produced by Rob Schulte
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2022-05-1957 min
Hacks Podcast"Quid Pro Quo" (with D’Arcy Carden)In this episode of the Hacks Official podcast Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined with guest host D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, Broad City). D’Arcy is a longtime best friend and collaborator of the team and together they share their origin story. The team talks about how they decided when and how to reveal the contents of Ava’s infamous email, rich people’s love for litigation, Jean Smart’s Hacks singing debut and “sad Kayla” among other behind-the-scenes moments that bring the show to life. D’Arcy also pitches the showrunners on a big character ar...
2022-05-1342 min
Hacks Podcast“There Will Be Blood” (with Hannah Einbinder)In the first episode of the Hacks Official podcast, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky joined by guest host Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava. They recap the season’s first episode that picks up right where season one left off, with Ava biting her nails over her drunken email that could land her in Deborah’s vengeful grasp. The group discusses collaborating as a three person showrunner team, Jean Smart’s love of Christmas, Hannah’s improvisation on set and what it was like to shoot the episode’s major fight scene. Hannah and the showrunners will explore the...
2022-05-1243 min
Hacks PodcastComing Soon: The Official Hacks PodcastThe HBO Max series “Hacks” is back with a new season and a new companion podcast! In each episode Hacks creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky will be joined by a special guest host (Susie Essman, Luenell, Angela Gibbs, Margaret Cho, D’Arcy Carden, Hannah Einbinder and others) to unpack each episode of Deborah and Ava’s hijinx. Listeners will hear stories from the show’s writer’s room, on set and the world of stand-up and entertainment that inspired the show. The first podcast episode drops on May 12th, after Hacks airs on HBO Max. The official...
2022-05-1101 min
OnWriting: A Podcast of the WGA EastJen Statsky, "Hacks"Host Geri Cole is joined by Jen Statsky—co-creator and showrunner of the HBO Max series HACKS—to talk about the show's journey from an idea on a road trip to a hit series, why writing about people's flaws can bring out the best in a character, and the challenges of writing a comedy series about writing comedy. Jen Statsky is a TV writer and comedian who cut her comedy-writing teeth on Twitter. Her posts were popular, and she eventually found herself with enough of a following that, in 2011, the account helped her land her first TV writ...
2021-11-0544 min
Podcast Like It's ...196: Message in a Bottle w/ Jen StatskyJen Statsky (Hacks, The Good Place) joins us to talk about the amazingly on-brand Nicholas Sparks adaptation MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.We discuss why we thought this movie could have been more than the typical sparks romp, our love for Robin Wright, and why we believe her career fell off. We also talk about the teen romances of the 90s, and how they compare to the adult ones, and, of course, Kenny's dad (Kevin Costner).Find Jen at: twitter.com/jenstatskyPatreon: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlikeits
2021-11-051h 07
En SeriesHoy #EnSeries hablamos de "Hacks"Hacks es una serie que nos plantea un contrapunto generacional muy común en nuestros días en los que las tradicionales diferencias generacionales parecen haberse convertido en abismos. Hacks es una serie de televisión estadounidense del género comedia dramática creada por Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs y Jen Statsky que se estrenó el 13 de mayo de 2021 en HBO Max. Es protagonizada por Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder y Carl Clemons-Hopkins
2021-10-1605 min
Popcorn TherapyEpisode 51: Along Came DollyThe fellers cut loose for their final long-distance lockdown chat. Tune in to hear James advocate for a #PuppyToo movement while Kane binges the entire Nightmare On Elm Street catalogue. Listen in as the gang reflect on whether Tony Scott’s Enemy Of The State was the unofficial sequel to Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation and give thanks to the queen that is Dolly Parton.Shownotes:Marley & Me (2008) - David FrankelTurner & Hooch (1989) - Roger SpottiswoodeLost In Translation (2005) - Sofia CoppolaThe Conversation (1971) - Francis Ford CoppolaBlow Out (1981) - Bria...
2021-10-101h 00Awards Circuit | Variety“Hacks” cast and producers; Variety’s Virtual TV Fest Comedy Panel“Hacks” stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky discuss the success of the comedy and what to expect in Season 2. Also: Variety Virtual TV Fest: The Nominees comedy panelists Courtney Lilly (“Black-ish”), William Zabka (“Cobra Kai”), Rosie Perez (“The Flight Attendant”), Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”), Paul Reiser (“The Kominsky Method”), Debbie Liebling (“Pen15”) and Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”). And the Awards Circuit Podcast roundtable dissects the competition and other unscripted categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-022h 13The Business‘Hacks’ creators Jen Statsky and Paul W. Downs on their Emmy-nominated comedy seriesJen Statsky and Paul W. Downs are two of the three creators of the Emmy-nominated comedy series “Hacks.” The HBO Max show features Jean Smart as a veteran comedian fighting to hold onto her long-running Las Vegas gig. In real life, Smart also wanted the show to go on — even when her husband died unexpectedly with a week of shooting left. Downs tells KCRW, “We knew from working with [Smart] that she is all in, she is fully committed. And so in that way, we looked to her in this time as well.”
2021-08-3030 min
The Rough CutHacksEditors - Jess Brunetto, Susan Vaill ACE, Ali Greer Hacks editors Jess Brunetto, Susan Vaill ACE and Ali Greer each find themselves nominated for an Emmy® award for their work on Season One of their hit series. For those not familiar with the show, Hacks is an American comedy-drama series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky that streams on HBO Max. The show tells the story of two very funny women at different points in their careers. Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedy diva, is struggling to maintain relevance while the head...
2021-08-301h 00
On Set WithTrade Secrets: Jen Statsky and Brad IngelsbyBrad Ingelsby, showrunner and creator of HBO’s Mare of Easttown and Jen Statsky, co-showrunner and co-creator of HBO Max’s Hacks come together to chat about breaking into the entertainment industry and all the surprises that come with it. With warm laughter and deep empathy, they recount first jobs, their personal journeys as writers, the stories that compel them and the characters that stick with them. And there’s also some mutual gushing over the legend Jean Smart who starred in both of their shows, and the other talented actors that help them realize their artistic visions....
2021-08-2747 min
Creative PrinciplesEp303 - ‘Hacks’ Creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, & Jen StatskyLucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky met doing comedy in New York, where they eventually landed jobs together on Broad City. Today, they’re the Creators of the new comedy series, Hacks, for HBO.
For the series, Jean Smart stars as Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian who begrudgingly takes an outcast 25-year-old named Ava (Hannah Einbinder) under her wing.
In this interview, the trio talks about writing sketch comedy, how opposing characters can attract one another, cultural forefronts on the page, how to create a strong pilot, and their advice for novice writers staring careers today.
If...
2021-08-2533 minThe Writers PanelHacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. DownsHacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs go in depth on the pitch for the show, writing strong characters, what they get out of a writers' room, and lots more. The first season of Hacks is available on HBO Max and we don't even know why you haven't watched it yet.LISTEN TO THE WRITERS PANEL AD-FREE ON FOREVER DOG PLUS:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plusCONNECT W/ BEN BLACKER & THE WRITER'S PANEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://twitter.com/BENBLACKERhttps://www.facebook.com/TVWritersPanel
2021-08-2446 min
IndieWire's Millions of ScreensLucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky on Making Sure 'Hacks' Hit the Right Comedic NotesOn 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.”...
2021-08-1943 min
Little Gold Men by Vanity FairIs The White Lotus Already Next Year's Emmy Frontrunner?A postmortem on HBO's latest buzzy hit, plus a conversation with Karina Longworth and Vanessa Hope about Vanity Fair's new podcast Love Is a Crime, and an interview with Emmy-nominated Hacks showrunner Jen Statsky.
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2021-08-191h 23
HysteriaAll In The Family w. Jen Statsky & Dawn HuckelbridgeJen Statsky stops by to talk about her Emmy nominated HBO show Hacks and joins the panel along with Grace Parra Janney to discuss the line between lived experiences and art. Then Paid Leave for All Director Dawn Huckelbridge stops by to talk about the infrastructure bill and the urgent need for universal paid leave now. Then Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the surge in Afghanistan foreign policy experts in the media, Governor Greg Abbott’s colossal failure handling COVID in Texas and toast Pete and Chasten Buttigieg. And finally, unwind with a Cann of weed in Sanity Co...
2021-08-191h 06
Fora do Meio | Podcast LGBTQIA+FdM #058 Isso Não É VisibilidadeSempre que uma pessoa sai do armário, nós celebramos. É quando alguém tem a chance de ser que ela realmente é, livre para amar quem ela desejar e possivelmente um novo aliado ou aliada na luta por um mundo mais igualitário. Pelo menos é isso que nós desejamos, mas nem sempre é o que de fato acontece. E quando o sair do armário se transforma em uma estratégia de marketing, será que vale a pena?
Para discutir esse tema, Fernando recebe novamente Letícia do Podcast Sapa Justa, David do Desculpa o Atraso, Gui Neves do Bisc...
2021-08-181h 15
The Red Room PodcastThe writers of Hacks on HBOMAXThe Red Room returns to Clubhouse with the writer's of Hacks on HBOMAX Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky join KJ Matthews and Scott Ryan on Writing for Life on Clubhouse. ScottRyanProductions.com
2021-07-281h 02Scriptnotes PodcastCreating a TV ComedyJohn welcomes writer/producer/creator Jen Statsky to discuss getting started writing comedy, from late night to The Onion to The Good Place. Then it’s a deep dive on the Hacks pilot, looking at how jokes change from the page to the edit. We follow up on the best way to get fired, the WGA pilot guide, […]
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2021-07-131h 24
Pop Fiction Women'Hacks' on HBOMax & Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky (with Paul Downs)We may have initially resisted jumping on what felt like an over-hyped bandwagon for this HBO Max hit, but Hacks and the brilliance of Jean Smart won us over instantly! If you loved Hacks as much as we do, you’ll want to listen to our discussion of these complicated women, Deborah and Hannah. We start by marveling at how their coming together allows us to love them each even more as individuals.
** Scenes. We wanted to discuss them all, but we managed to narrow it down to some of our favorites. We discuss Episode 2, “Primm”, which Carinn declares the best epi...
2021-07-061h 44
It's Been a MinuteCulture Wars Then and Now; Plus, The Creators of 'Hacks'The furor over critical race theory fits into a longer history of culture wars in schools. Sam talks to Adam Laats, a professor of history and education at Binghamton University, about what the past can teach us about today's fight. Plus, Sam talks to Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, writers and creators of the HBO Max series Hacks. They discuss what inspired them to write the show, as well as the overlooked legacies of many trailblazing women comedians. They also play Who Said That. You can follow us on Twitter @NPRItsBeenAMin and email us at...
2021-06-2637 minThe WatchThe Creators of 'Hacks' on Making One of the Best Shows of the Year So Far | Bonus EpisodeAndy is joined by Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia Aniello, the creators of 'Hacks,' to talk about how they came up with the idea for the show (1:37), casting Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder (7:30), and balancing emotion with comedy (19:45).Host: Andy GreenwaldGuests: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, and Lucia AnielloProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1644 minCrew Call with Anthony D'AlessandroJen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. DownsJen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs join Anthony to discuss their show "Hacks". Produced by David Janove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-1639 min
Peace of Chaos: a podcast by Matt Neal33 | Kym Kral | it's hard to explain this to dudesKym Kral (@kymkral) returns to the podcast and we get into some stuff. If you haven't seen it - here's the SNL Skit we discussed.The writers of Hacks - Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello & Jen Statsky.Listen, Subscribe & Review Kym's Podcast - Kral Space.Here's George Carlin Shitting on Government for 8 minutes.Amazing - Pink Floyd Pigs (Three Different Ones) "Charade you are" indeed - in this case Roger Waters Live in Mexico nails the cult of personality in Politics.
2021-06-111h 08
Are We Sure This is Good?Community Season 1 Part 4- Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! - Want to talk about what you think is good? Find us on Twitter @AWSTIG- Thoughts longer than 280 characters? Email us at arewesurethisisgood@gmail.comLinks for this week’s episode:The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd MargaretBiomutantDavid AttenboroughPlan BLangauge LessonsNatalie MoralesHacks30 RockThe Good PlaceJen StatskyBlues BrothersArmageddon
2021-06-081h 21
TV's Top 5'Hacks' Creators on Bringing Jean Smart's Stand-Up Dream to LifeThis Weeks Top 5 Topics:
Upfront season is here (2:42)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show ends its run (14:41)
Golden Globes gets dropped (21:37)
Showrunnner Spotlight: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, & Jen Statsky ('Hacks') (30:39)
Critics Corner (1:12:35)
Welcome to TV's Top 5! Each episode features The Hollywood Reporter's West Coast TV Editor Lesley Goldberg and Chief TV Critic Daniel Fienberg breaking down the latest industry headlines. The podcast is broken into five segments, offering a deep-dive analysis of the latest TV news and a critical look at current and upcoming shows. Every episode of the weekly podcast includes an in-depth interview w...
2021-05-141h 28
The GreatestGreatest Athlete Cameos with Jen StatskyWe all know Megan & C.J. love sports, but you know what they love second best? Watching TV & movies! That's why for this fun-packed episode of "The Greatest" they've invited their friend and TV writer/producer extraordinaire & die-hard Clippers fan, Jen Statsky (Parks & Rec, The Good Place, Broad City), to discuss "The Greatest Athlete Cameos." From Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in "Airplane" to Dan Marino in "Ace Ventura", the gang bring up some of the best appearances from professional athletes in some of our favorite television shows and movies. Plus we hear some personal stories of athlete encounters in showbiz from...
2020-02-181h 03
The Good Place: The PodcastCh. 50: D’Arcy Carden | Tiya Sircar| Jen Statsky, WriterThe Good Place: The Podcast’s host Marc Evan Jackson sits down with D’Arcy Carden (Janet), Tiya Sircar (Vicky) and writer Jen Statsky to shoot the shirt about Season 4, Episode 11, “Mondays, Am I Right?” They discuss inside jokes from the episode, the cast’s “senioritis,” Vicky’s return to the Bad Place and much more. Be sure to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories, performance notes and a shirt-ton more! The Good Place: The Podcast is a production of NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2019See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
2020-01-171h 01The Good Place: The PodcastBonus Episode: The Writers' Room with Jen Statsky, Joe Mande, Dan Schofield & Lizzy PaceThe Good Place: The Podcast's host Marc Evan Jackson sits down with writers Jen Statsky, Joe Mande, Dan Schofield and Lizzy Pace to shoot the shirt during the hiatus. They talk about Mike Schur's management style and his qualities they'd like to bring to their next jobs. They also discuss their writing process and how they make sure the earnest, sweet moments between Eleanor (Kristen Bell) and Chidi (William Jackson Harper) are earned. Marc asks what they are all working on now that the show has wrapped and much more. Be sure to subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories, performance...
2019-12-1950 min
Lovett or Leave ItThank U, Next CrimeAnd we're back! Wisconsin Republicans reject the will of the voters, Mueller closes in on Individual 1, Fox News launches a new streaming service, Lou Dobbs loses the plot, and the Women's Center for Creative Work's Community Chorus join us LIVE to sing a brand new holiday song about Obamacare open enrollment and Trump's efforts to sabotage it. Mitra Jouhari, Jen Statsky, and Hayes Davenport join Jon to break down the week's news, the new Grinch movie, and the reason people fall asleep on the couch instead of just getting ready for bed like a human being.
2018-12-0857 minThe Good Place: The PodcastCh. 34: Jen Statsky, Writer | Debbie Pearl, Animal TrainerThe Good Place writer Jen Statsky and animal trainer Debbie Pearl shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about how they capture the animals’ performances on the show, Kristen Bell’s rogue iguana, Chidi getting pushed into the Jaws lake on the Universal backlot, the philosophy behind the episode and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.The Good Place: The Podcast is a production of NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2018See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-11-0948 min
The Good PlaceThe Good Place Podcast - Season 3 Premiere with Jameela Jamil & Jen Statsky (Digital Exclusive)Go inside the studio for the recording of The Good Place: The Podcast! Writer Jen Statsky and actress Jameela Jamil shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson about Mike Schur’s writers’ room, Chidi’s American accent and more behind-the-scenes stories.
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2018-09-291h 03The Good Place: The PodcastCh. 27/28: Jameela Jamil, Actress | Jen Statsky, WriterIn the Season 3 premiere, The Good Place writer and comedy maven Jen Statsky and actress Jameela Jamil shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about the writers’ room’s excitement to write Season 3, how Jameela didn’t watch Season 1 until it was over, Mike Schur’s additions to the writers’ room this season, the explanation for Chidi’s American accent and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.The Good Place: The Podcast is a production of NBC Entertainment Podcast Network © 2018See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
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