Podcast appearances and mentions of deborah vance

Kathleen Felix-Hager is the Emmy Award–winning costume designer behind the vibrant and evolving wardrobes of the hit show Hacks. Felix-Hager, whose extensive career also includes work on Veep and Dexter, sits down with Who What Wear Editorial Director Lauren Eggertsen to delve into the sartorial world of Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels. In this episode, Felix-Hager shares the journey of developing distinct styles for each character, the inspiration behind Deborah's maximalist looks drawn from her own grandmother, and the thoughtful elevation of Ava's wardrobe through four seasons. She reveals the challenges of costuming a comedy, the evolution of Ava's infamous cropped pants, and the collaborative process with actors and showrunners that brings these characters to life.Shop our editor's eBay picks here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Step into the stunning world of Hacks season 4 with this Emmy FYC episode of Decorating Pages. Host Kim Wannop sits down with Production Designer Rob Tokarz and Set Decorator Jennifer Lukehart to break down the luxe late-night stage build, Deborah Vance's ever-changing interiors, and the detailed design challenges that brought Vegas and LA to life on screen. From finding vintage toilets at Warner Bros. to building pools on a soundstage, it's a masterclass in how to make comedy look cinematic.

Diane chats with ROBBY HOFFMAN, who is currently stealing scenes in FX/Hulu's DYING FOR SEX and Max's HACKS. Diane and Andy catch up on THE STUDIO's stellar episode about movies and art, HACKS consistent greatness as Deborah Vance does her first latenight show, which shows have been renewed and cancelled.

One of TV's all-time great comedy actresses, a six-time Emmy winner, reflects on why she walked away from her first hit show, 'Designing Women,' mid-run; why she thinks she's had some of her greatest successes over the past decade, at an age at which many actresses can't find any work; what she finds to be the greatest challenges and rewards of playing standup comic Deborah Vance; and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carol Leifer has been a working stand-up comedian and writer for nearly 50 years. And she shows no signs of slowing down. After winning her first-ever Emmy Award in 2024 for her work on ‘Hacks,' Leifer, 68, is currently toiling away in the writers' room for her 11th Academy Awards ceremony, this one airing live with host Conan O'Brien on March 2. And she is about to release a new book that attempts to teach people ‘How to Write a Funny Speech' for the big events in their own lives. In this episode, Leifer looks back at her extensive comedy career, including her one season as a writer on ‘Saturday Night Live's' “weird year,” her role as a “real-life Elaine” behind-the-scenes at ‘Seinfeld,' why she tried to talk Larry David into keeping ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm' alive, what she makes of ‘Curb' star Cheryl Hines embracing the MAGA movement alongside her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr., channeling her experience with aging into Jean Smart's Deborah Vance on ‘Hacks,' and a lot more.Pre-order Carol Leifer's new book ‘How to Write a Funny Speech'Follow Carol Leifer on Instagram @carolleifer Follow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knock, 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 recommendations, and the Icebreaker Intermission about asking your former enemy for a favor. The overall TFP rating for the Season 3 finale of Hacks is 8.37. Network: HBO Max Genre: Comedy Drama Created by: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Megan Stalter, Paul W. Downs, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato The next finale we will review is Linnea's pick, and she chose the Season 1 finale of Fallout. Get ready for wasteland wanderings, vault villains, and ghastly ghouls. Follow The Finale Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinalepod/ Submit a question or comment to us at: thefinalepod@gmail.com  

Emmy Nominee Hannah Einbinder joins Chelsea to talk about the trouble with being perceived, why Chelsea is Hannah's own personal Deborah Vance, and suffering from altitudinism.  Then: A hypnotherapist suggests a quick ketamine fix.  A throuple goes astray when one member loses his libido.  And a late-night tryst causes drama in a friend group.     * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy Nominee Hannah Einbinder joins Chelsea to talk about the trouble with being perceived, why Chelsea is Hannah's own personal Deborah Vance, and suffering from altitudinism.  Then: A hypnotherapist suggests a quick ketamine fix.  A throuple goes astray when one member loses his libido.  And a late-night tryst causes drama in a friend group.     * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees.  This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all.  Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Einbinder had never really acted before she was cast as Ava Daniels opposite Jean Smart's Deborah Vance on ‘Hacks.' Now, she's a three-time Emmy nominee. In this episode, Einbinder opens up about the overconfidence she brings to that role as well the onstage persona she displays in her excellent debut stand-up special ‘Everything Must Go' on Max. She also talks about overcoming the intimidation of acting with Jean Smart, compares the generational gap between their characters to her relationship with her own mother (original SNL cast member Laraine Newman), and teases what fans can expect from a more “badass” Ava in Season 4. And later, Einbinder shares her unfiltered thoughts about the “old fucking guys” in comedy who complain that political correctness is stifling their craft. Follow Hannah Einbinder on Instagram @hannaheinbinderFollow Matt Wilstein on Threads @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q&A on the series Hacks with director of photography Adam Bricker, production designer Rob Tokarz, costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager, Jean Smart's makeup artist Keith Sayer, Jean Smart's hairstylist Jennifer Bell, and sound re-recording mixer John W. Cook II. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

Decorating Pages podcast presents the Set Decorator Half Hour Emmy Roundtable. This episode celebrated the Emmy nominated Set Decorators of Half Hour Series exploring the challenges, triumphs, and intricate details of creating memorable sets. I am joined by Emmy-nominated set decorators Kerri Wylie, Jennifer Lukehart, and Rich Murray to discuss their experiences on various shows, including sourcing materials, improvising techniques, and working under tight schedules. From fabric challenges and vintage inspirations to vampire basements and frantic last-minute scenes, this roundtable covers it all. Listen in as they share insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the evolution of their roles in the industry while celebrating their significant achievements. Kerri Wylie takes us into the mesmerizing world of "What We Do In The Shadows," one of her favorite sets on the series was the Vampire Night Market set for Season 4. Her immersive sets are filled with a myriad of intricate details, from blood-dripping effects in the basement cages to distinctive fringe lampshades that became highly sought after by the cast and crew. She talks about one of her favorite sets on the series, the Vampire Night Market set for Season 4 and she shares the story of transforming a vintage purple fabric into an entire set theme. Rich Murray provides an inside look into the meticulous set decorations for "Only Murders in the Building." From dressing a compact attic set to personalizing dressing rooms for each character, his attention to detail shines through. Highlighting the use of items like Lincoln Center production posters and West Side Story sheet music to add depth and authenticity. Another highlight includes his reflections on working on Meryl Streep's character's apartment and giving details from her amazing career weaved into the apartment decor. Jennifer Lukehart delves into the character Deborah Vance and her unique house design, including the adorable pet-related props and painted portraits of corgis for one of the sets, showcasing how even the most background details can enrich a character's world. Jennifer talks about one of the hoarder-ish characters that she gave a bird and birdcage fetish to and the elegant design office of the fast pace schedule she had to decorate in a flash. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a film buff, a design enthusiast, or just love hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, the Decorating Pages podcast is a must-listen. So why wait? Subscribe now and get ready to take a deep dive into the world of TV and film production! #DecoratingPagesPodcast #TVProduction #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #SetDecorator #ProductionDesigner #PropMaster #DesignEnthusiast #FilmBuff #PodcastLove #SubscribeNow Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: Instagram: decoratingpages YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast TicTok: @decoratingpagespodcast Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com

Q&A on the series Hacks with actor Hannah Einbinder. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

Q&A on the series Hacks with co-creator/co-showrunner/writer/director/actor Paul W. Downs. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

Q&A on the series Hacks with actor Kaitlin Olson. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

Season 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 drove millions of viewers to the wildly popular show… which drove millions of players back to the wildly popular video game series! Speaking of fallouts: We check in with activist investor Nelson Peltz after losing the battle for Disney's board. FX on Hulu's smash hit The Bear is coming to… FX on FX?? And in Sportspocalypse: Can Warner Bros. Discovery “nourish” sports fans without a big helping of NBA? We're about to find out! Plus: Legitimately breaking news from the Paramount Death Watch! ———

A comedy, a lifestyle show and a new drama this week. Hacks Season 3 (Stan, series) is being labelled by some as the best series yet of the comedy about standup legend Deborah Vance. Restoration Australia (ABC/iview, series) is a factual series James loves. The first episode of Season 6 is set in the Queensland capital. He and Andrew discuss how great a city Brisbane is. Insomnia (Stan, series) is the premium drama reviewed this week. It stars TV Gold favourite Vicky McClure and just might be a trigger for you if you can't sleep!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Einbinder's first ever acting role was playing Ava on Hacks. Read that again! After doing standup for years, Hannah landed the role of Ava, the socially awkward, politically correct, zesty writer that managed to break through to Deborah Vance (played by the brilliant Jean Smart). Their chemistry is unmatched, and you'd never guess that Hannah is a rookie at this acting game. We talk about her standup beginnings, her close relationship with Jean Smart, her obsession with Zendaya and more!Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Na HBO MAX właśnie oglądamy trzeci sezon "Hacks", serialu o kobietach w świecie komedii. Deborah Vance jest nieco przebrzmiałą komiczką, jedną z pierwszych kobiet w swojej branży, a jej postać jest wzorowana na Joan Rivers, kultowej postaci amerykańskiego show biznesu. Kiedy Deborah zaczyna mierzyć się ze spadkiem popularności, jako wsparcie dołącza do niej młodsza o dwa pokolenia Ava. Cały serial oparty jest na napięciu, konflikcie, a wreszcie czymś na kształt przyjaźni między kobietami. Po wielu perypetiach kariera Deborah nabiera rozpędu dzięki hitowemu standupowi, w którym porzuca swoje przestarzałe żarty i opowiada zabawne, smutne , a przede wszstkim prawdziwe historie o sobie jako o pionierce w zdominowanym przez mężczyzn przemyśle rozrywkowym. Ile serial "Hacks" ma wspólnego z rzeczywistością standuperów? Jakie standupy są teraz najpopularniejsze i jak w tym świecie radzą sobie kobiety - opowiadają goście: Kamil Śmiałkowski i Emilia Dłużewska.

Joanna Robinson and Craig Horlbeck take center stage to roast each other and recap the first four episodes of ‘Hacks' Season 3. They open by sharing their personal relationships with the Max comedy and discussing why it's such a smart concept, before likening it to another iconic HBO show (4:18). Along the way, they reveal their favorite episode of the entire series (so far), and talk about what makes stand-up so difficult to capture on screen (11:14). Later, they compare and contrast “The Roast of Deborah Vance” to Netflix's Tom Brady roast and look ahead at the remaining episodes of the season (30:36). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Se nos acumulan las series y esta semana hablamos de 'Mi reno de peluche, el último fenómeno de Netflix. También ha sido muy comentado 'El caso Asunta', true crime que aborda el truculento caso de Rosario Pardo. Otras series que comentamos son 'Fallout', adaptación del célebre videojuego o la vuelta de la maravillosa Deborah Vance en 'Hacks'. Para cerrar le echamos un vistazo al documental de Bon Jovi y comentamos el final de 'Shogun'.

Este es nuestro podcast solo en audio donde ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kbri⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ se sumergen en los estrenos más esperados de esta semana, tanto en cines como en plataformas de streaming. Profesión peligro (en cines): El estreno de la semana es Profesión peligro, filme del director y doble de acción David Leitch, quien tiene en su currículum Tren bala, Deadpool 2, Atómica y Rápidos y furiosos: Hobbs & Shaw. Se promociona como “una carta de amor a las películas de acción y a los equipos de dobles de riesgo” y cuenta con Ryan Gosling, cuyo personaje es un doble de acción que, tras haber abandonado el negocio un año antes para centrarse en su salud física y mental, es llamado de nuevo al servicio cuando desaparece la estrella de una película de gran presupuesto dirigida por su ex, Jody Moreno, interpretada Emily Blunt. Garfield - Fuera de casa (en cines): Garfield y su canino amigo Odie, son forzados a dejar su consentida vida doméstica para tener una aventura callejera. El elenco de voces en inglés cuenta con Nicholas Hoult, Chris Pratt y Samuel L. Jackson. La idea de ti (Prime Video): Película basada en la aclamada historia de amor de la autora Robinne Lee, que sigue la historia entre Solène (interpretada por Anne Hathaway), una madre soltera de 40 años, y Hayes (interpretado por Nicholas Galitzine), músico de 24 años y líder de la boy band más famosa del planeta, quienes inician un inesperado y tórrido romance que los enfrenta a numerosos retos. Hacks T3 (Max): La multipremiada serie de Max sigue la relación entre una comediante venida a menos, Deborah Vance, y su nueva escritora, Ava. En esta tercera temporada Deborah se encuentra en lo más alto del éxito de su especial de stand-up, al tiempo que Ava busca nuevas oportunidades de vuelta en Los Ángeles, un año después de su separación. Star Wars: Historias del Imperio (Disney+): Un viaje de seis episodios al temible Imperio Galáctico a través de los ojos de dos guerreros con caminos divergentes, ambientados en épocas diferentes. Aquí veremos a uno de los personajes de Ashoka, la malvada Morgan Elsbeth, así como a Barriss Offee, una Jedi que vimos brevemente en El ataque de los clones de 2002. Todos los jueves en la mañana el HYP3 tiene para ti los estrenos de la semana. Y por las noches, nuestro tradicional stream en vivo por ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- Si te gustó este podcast, considera suscribirte a nuestros contenidos premium: ve a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ para que cheques todas las opciones de membresías. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hyp3/message

Nothing like a great comedy series to binge on the weekend or catch up on after work. Our Rankings episodes within the MovieBuffs Podcast are spoiler free and hopefully an episode to help you find something to add to your watchlist. In this episode, host Tyler Valencia ranks Hacks, Dave, and Party Down. These three series already have two seasons available to watch and will be releasing (or already released, Party Down) their third season in 2023. Hacks, available on HBOMax is a series that features Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in a comedy star-writer relationship. Smart, who has already won two Emmys for her role as Deborah Vance, plays a one-time legendary Las Vegas comedian as she tries to revive her career. As a last ditch effort she is sent a writer on their last leg (Einbinder) and despite being polar opposites, find themselves reviving Deborah's comedic career. Dave, a Hulu show that is loosely based on Lil Dickey's rap career, is a comedy series that showcases his quest to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. This show intertwines some of the outlandish storylines with real life issues that most primetime series will not touch with a ten foot pole. Season three is releasing on April 5th and a great watch if you're already a fan of shows like Hacks or Workaholics. Lastly, Party Down which is available on Starz follows a catering service full of trying actors and writers. Party Down is a great show to pop on for an instant mood boost and has a new storyline each episode with a stacked cast of comedians. This comedy series is led by Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplin, and Martin Starr. Where would you rank these three comedy series? Learn more about the MovieBuffs Podcast - https://moviebuffspodcast.club/ Subscribe to the MovieBuffs YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@moviebuffspodcast Subscribe to Time 2 Train Fitness - https://www.youtube.com/c/Time2TrainFitness Learn more about Naboso Performance Insoles - https://bit.ly/3hqZoCc Buy Dumbbells on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3MH8lI0

El tiempo no perdona. El mundo cada vez se mueve más rápido y la regla de oro es: actualizarte o morir. La comedia no es inmune a estos cambios y Deborah Vance tendrá que evolucionar su show de Stand Up o despedirse para siempre de los escenarios. HBO Max lanza en 2021 una de las series de comedia más exitosas de los últimos años. Con un fantástico grupo de escritores y una dupla perfecta con Jean Smart y Hannah Einbinder. Hack´s nos lleva por el aparente último tramo de una legendaria comediante y su intento de rescatar su show con una novata escritora. Dos generaciones nunca habían chocado mejor manera.

Meet Rose Abdoo, a wonderful part of the ensemble cast that has made Hacks a certified hit for HBO MAX. Rose describes how she lent aspects of herself to the character of Josephina, the head of Deborah Vance's household – she renamed the character, for one, and brought some serious Sagittarius organizational energy to the part. Listen to her hilariously describe her first commercial role, being a part of the famed Second City improv troupe, and how she became a sculptor…of miniatures! Don't miss it.A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jean Smart's turn as Deborah Vance on 'Hacks' won her the Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy last year – and history seems poised to repeat itself this year.In this re-released chat, Jean sits down with Newsweek's H. Alan Scott about the latest season of ‘Hacks' on HBO Max. H. Alan Scott does his best to contain his excitement about speaking with Jean Smart. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Q&A with production designer Alec Contestabile, costume designer Kathleen Felix-Hager, cinematographer Adam Bricker, editor Jessica Brunetto, hairstylist Jennifer Bell, and re-recording mixer John W. Cook II. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

This week we review Hacks (Series 1 Episode 1)Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedy diva, needs to re-invent her aging act to avoid losing her residency at the Palmetto Casino. Ava is a young comedy writer who is unable to find work due to an insensitive tweet and her reputation for being self-centered and arrogant. When Ava's manager sends her to work as Deborah's new head writer, the two slowly bond as Ava pushes her new boss to take more risks and Deborah, in turn, helps Ava start to work through her personal problems.Created by Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-HopkinsProduced by Melanie J. ElinA First Thought / Paulilu / Femulon / 3 Arts Entertainment Production.Hacks is available here: https://amzn.to/3PCljVZ The Comedy Slab Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Spotify and Youtube. Subscribe for a new episode each Tuesday. Get in touch - we're @ComedySlab on Twitter and ComedySlab on Facebook.

In honor of Pride Month we're talking about the Emmy/Peabody/Golden Globe-winning HBO series Hacks, starring Jean Smart as seventy-ish stand-up comedy legend Deborah Vance, pushed into updating her act by hiring young Gen Z writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder, daughter of former SNL star Laraine Newman), whose career is also in trouble. It's hate at first sight until they begin to bond over their unexpected similarities: tremendous career ambition, troubled relationships with family and romantic interests, and struggles as women in the entertainment industry still dominated by men who never seem to age out of their positions of control. And it soon becomes pretty clear that, as co-host Dolores puts it, "The whole show is queer, and not just because Ava is pretty gay for Deborah."

We LOVE Hacks and think Season 2 might be even better than Season 1. The first episode sets up Deborah Vance's career rockbottom, but episode 4 sees her emotional and personal rock bottom. Her rise from the ashes made us laugh and cry. It was better than Cats!!

We discuss the pilot episode of Hacks, from how Ava is terrible at networking, to the progress the HBO Max player has made in a year, to how Jean Smart is the cultural moment.Subscribe to our newsletter at itsinmyqueue.substack.com.Find us on Twitter: @inmyqueuepod • @adinaterrific • @karaaa_powellAnd Instagram: @inmyqueuepodor send comments, questions,  and show suggestions to us at itsinmyqueuepod@gmail.com!

Deborah Vance, played so brilliantly by the great Jean Smart, ends this first episode bloodied, clawing her way over whatever obstacles she faces. Now an underdog, Deborah is leaving Las Vegas, the city she once ruled, to hit the road and reinvent herself with Ava (precariously) by her side. There will be blood, as the title of this first episode foretells, but there is also going to be vulnerability and humor and self-discovery. The amazingly funny supporting cast is all back to add laughs, as well as touching emotional beats to this rich story. The writing team of Lucia Aniello (who also directs this episode), Paul Downs, and Jen Statsky are still at the top of their game and we can't wait to see where they take us this season. We are ALL in! Hop on the tour bus with us and listen to our recap now. And remember what Kiki tells us: “Do not fuck with Deborah Vance!”

Q&A on the HBO Max series Hacks with co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer/director Lucia Aniello, co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer/actor Paul W. Downs, and co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer Jen Statsky. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. A dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer.

If you've been watching TV lately, you've probably noticed that Jean Smart is having something of a moment. While she's been working steadily and building an enviable acting career for more than four decades, her recent one-two punch as washed up Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance on the HBO Max Series, “Hacks,” and as Kate Winslet's mother, Helen Fahey, in “Mare of Easttown,” has finally and fully awakened the world to the genius that is Jean. For this episode of “Next Question,” she sits down with Katie to talk about her long career, what it feels like to receive all this dizzying attention at 70 years old, the recent and sudden loss of her husband of more than thirty years - fellow actor, Richard Gilliland - and the upcoming second season of “Hacks.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 writing job at LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON. Since then, she has written for a number of hit comedies, including BROAD CITY, THE GOOD PLACE, and PARKS & RECREATION (all while maintaining her Twitter account, of course). She currently serves as the showrunner of the comedy-drama series HACKS. The series, which Statsky co-created with Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs, follows legendary stand-up comic Deborah Vance (played by Jean Smart) as she works to maintain relevancy through a reluctant partnership with struggling millennial comedy writer Ava. The show premiered in May 2021, and was recently renewed for a second season. It's available to stream on HBO Max. -- Before it was a podcast, OnWriting was a print publication. Check out OnWriting: The Print Archives. Read shownotes, transcripts, and other member interviews: www.onwriting.org/ Follow the Guild on social media: Twitter: @OnWritingWGAE | @WGAEast Facebook: /WGAEast Instagram: @WGAEast

Former cheerleader (yep, it's true) Hannah Einbiner blew the f%*k up in the biz. My pal Dana Gould told me she was a funny stand-up, and I said, “Ok cool, I'll check her out.” No sooner did we have that exchange than she landed a huge role on the HBO show “Hacks.” She plays Ava, the reluctant writer/protégé to Jean Smart's Joan Rivers-like Deborah Vance. It's heavy lifting for any actor, but Hannah pulls it off. It's been cool watching someone so nice and funny go so far so soon, and it was fun to have her on the pod. She's great, and I learned a ton about her life, outlook, and processes.  THE CALLS:  1) A (fellow) bisexual gal asks, “Can you find fulfilment in a relationship with just one gender?” (Spoiler alert: I answer this one for her) (KIDDING!)  2) A lady feels like her mom's sadness is dragging her down. How does she further herself when her mom won't?  3) We did a speed round of ‘Written in' calls. Tune in and listen! Thanks, Mightys. Hope you enjoy. Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former cheerleader (yep, it's true) Hannah Einbiner blew the f%*k up in the biz. My pal Dana Gould told me she was a funny stand-up, and I said, “Ok cool, I'll check her out.” No sooner did we have that exchange than she landed a huge role on the HBO show “Hacks.” She plays Ava, the reluctant writer/protégé to Jean Smart's Joan Rivers-like Deborah Vance. It's heavy lifting for any actor, but Hannah pulls it off. It's been cool watching someone so nice and funny go so far so soon, and it was fun to have her on the pod. She's great, and I learned a ton about her life, outlook, and processes.  THE CALLS:  1) A (fellow) bisexual gal asks, “Can you find fulfilment in a relationship with just one gender?” (Spoiler alert: I answer this one for her) (KIDDING!)  2) A lady feels like her mom's sadness is dragging her down. How does she further herself when her mom won't?  3) We did a speed round of ‘Written in' calls. Tune in and listen! Thanks, Mightys. Hope you enjoy. Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Call Matt and ask a question 323-763-0228 New episodes arrive every Thursday via The Laugh Button. For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean Smart es brillante en el papel de Deborah Vance en la serie Hacks, una comediante de stand-up que tiene que lidiar con una joven "woke" que la asesora a mejorar su estilo de chistes, dando pauta a una batalla generacional muy divertida. Pero además en esta dramedy de HBO Max encontraremos momentos reflexivos y melancólicos, muy bien balanceados y que dan ganas de ver más. Aquí hacemos un review de su Temporada 1 sin spoilers. Patrocinio Te recomendamos que visités las redes sociales de Sublishop Nicaragua, tienda de ropa y artículos con sublimación y diseños originales.  Enlace a la tienda: https://bit.ly/3uK837d Seguinos en redes sociales Facebook: https://bit.ly/2G8n2ka Instagram: https://bit.ly/2LQQbE7 Twitter: https://bit.ly/2LfvrGJ Y escuchá este capítulo también en Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OYJ9MX iVoox: http://bit.ly/voox123  Apple Podcast / iTunes: http://bit.ly/evt1raf YouTube: http://bit.ly/youtevt Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/goopod1 ¿Te gusta el contenido? Danos tu puntuación en https://ratethispodcast.com/echadosviendotele ¿Me regalas un café? Un café digital significa un apoyo importantísimo para este programa: https://ko-fi.com/echadosviendotele Copyright de Música Inspiring Advertising  by Rafael Krux Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5515-inspiring-advertising- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/music

Editors - 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 of the casino where she performs tries to pare down on her performance dates. Ava is a Gen Z comedy writer who is unable to find work due to being "canceled" over an insensitive tweet. The two reluctantly team up to freshen up Vance's material, while learning to respect each other's differences along the way. JESS BRUNETTO Jess Brunetto is a director, writer, producer and editor. Her film work has screened at Cannes, Venice and Sundance. Her directorial debut Sisters (2021) premiered at SXSW and was nominated for the Grand Jury Award.  In addition to Hacks, her other editor credits include; Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020), Broad City (2014), American Vandal (2017) and Jordan Peele's The Last O.G. (2018), on which she also served as an associate producer. SUSAN VAILL ACE Susan's love of music-driven storytelling has led her to be described as 'a legendary music supervisor masquerading as an award-winning editor.'  After assistant-editing documentaries and feature films like The Last Samurai (2003), Susan edited over 70 episodes of Grey's Anatomy (2005) which won the Golden Globe for Best Drama Series in 2008. Susan also directed three episodes of the series, one of which featured an Emmy-winning performance by guest actress Loretta Devine.  In addition to Hacks, her other television editor credits include; Space Force (2020), Grandfathered (2015), Me, Myself and I (2017), This Is Us (2016), and Lodge 49 (2018). ALI GREER In addition to her Emmy® nomination for Hacks, Ali was twice nominated for an ACE Eddie award for her work on the series, Portlandia.  In fact, Ali's editorial career is highlighted by several standout series in the comedy genre.  Her time as an assistant editor was punctuated with a stint on Kroll Show (2015) as well as the aforementioned Portlandia (2015).  From there she went on to edit such shows as Dream Corp LLC (2018), Black Monday (2020) and Schmigadoon! (2021). Editing Hacks In our discussion with the Hacks editing team of Jess Brunetto, Susan Vaill ACE and Ali Greer, we talk about: The money is no object approach to needle drops The danger of checking your email on a Friday night Breaking the rules of network television Honoring When Harry Met Sally Doing mixes over Zoom...in a car The Credits Get your free 100GB of media transfer at MASV Visit ExtremeMusic for all your production audio needs Check out the free trial of Media Composer | Ultimate Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Informações, opiniões e spoilers fresquinhos sobre "Hacks", a surepreendente série de comédia da HBO Max que concorre a 14 Emmys! ::A série conta a história de Deborah Vance, vivida pela sempre exuberante Jean Smart, uma comediante pioneira dos standups que começa a entrar na descendente e precisa lidar com isso. Ela então conhecerá Ava, uma jovem roteirista talentosa (interpretada pela ótima Hannah Einbinder) que vai ajudá-la a revitalizar seu show e também dar uma bela duma sacudida na sua vida lá em Las Vegas.::Coloque seu fone, aumente o volume e Senta que lá vem Spoiler!::HACKScomédia, drama, 2021 (original Max)Avaliação imdB: 8.3Avaliação Metacritic: 81/100Avaliação Letterboxd: 3.9/5Avaliação Rotten

Lucia 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 it's your first time listening, make sure to subscribe and visit my new website for information on the YouTube channel, the blog, this podcast, and my new book ‘Ink by the Barrel' which takes advice from these 200+ interviews at the link below… Follow us on Instagram: @creativeprinciples If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Welcome to a new episode of Watch Club where we deep dive into Stan's critically acclaimed new comedy series Hacks. The ten-episode series tells the story of Deborah Vance, a legendary entertainer whose long-standing dates at a Las Vegas casino are on the verge of being slashed to make room for younger talent.  In order to create a new show, she is teamed up with a young comedy writer who has been canceled thanks to a few questionable tweets. Safe to say it's disliked at first sight. In today's episode, we deep dive into how Hacks became one of the surprise TV hits of the year, nominated for 15 Emmy Awards, and how one of the lead actresses had never acted before taking on this role.  We delve into the famous woman the show was inspired by, the comedy references weaved into the show, and how it cleverly showcases how we talk about women in the spotlight. This podcast is full of spoilers so we advise that you watch the series first and then listen to this episode. We would also love to know your thoughts on it too, so join us in our Facebook group for further discussion. CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Kee Reece Producers: Laura Brodnik & Madeline Joannou Audio Producer: Leah Porges Watch Stan's brand new series Hacks now, only on Stan. WANT MORE? Join us in our Facebook group to discuss everything pop culture... https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524018781153963/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaentertainment https://www.instagram.com/mamamiaentertainment/  Subscribe to our Celebrity Newsletter...  https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Join our Facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/mamamiaentertainment/ GET IN TOUCH Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 9386.  Email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au Want to hear more Mamamia podcasts? You'll find them here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, McKenzie and I think you should consider watching HBO's Hacks. It's definitely one of our favorite watches of 2021. It's about "a dark mentorship forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comic, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old comedy writer." The entire first season is available and we know we will get a second season! We don't spoil the show, so you can listen before binge watching. Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter.

One of Adam Bricker's favorite things about being a cinematographer is the opportunity to collaborate with different filmmakers, try something new and make each project the best it can be. His most recent project is the HBO Max comedy series Hacks, which just earned him an Emmy nomination for best cinematography. Adam was given the scripts for the first two episodes, and loved the pilot script, which opens with a long Steadicam single shot following behind the main character, Deborah Vance, played by Jean Smart, for two minutes, until her character is finally revealed in the dressing room vanity mirror. Adam knew it's a rare thing to find a half-hour comedy with that level of cinema, and he was excited to shoot the show. Hacks takes place in Las Vegas, about a legendary comedian who is losing relevance and fading from the spotlight. Adam and show creator Lucia Aniello used vintage Las Vegas movies and photos as a reference point, as well as films such as Soderberg's Behind The Candelabra and Judy with Renée Zellweger. Adam likes to set the look based on how the viewer is supposed to feel, and he makes notes in his scripts about what emotions should be felt in each scene. Most of Hacks is filmed on tripods and dollies, but for the verbal duels between characters Deborah Vance and Ava, her young comedy writer/protégé, Adam chose to shoot handheld, which gives those scenes more energy and naturalism. Lighting on the show goes from naturalistic, when Deborah is at home or when Ava is in Los Angeles, contrasted with vintage glamorous stage lighting when Deborah performs her comedy act. Adam grew up in Chicago and attended film school there before attending the USC summer cinema program, which inspired him to transfer to USC and continue studying cinematography. After college, Adam began taking as many jobs as he could, and planned to work his way up through the camera department, before a DP mentor suggested he buy a camera and take as many cinematography jobs as possible. He and a group of friends invested in a Red One digital camera, and Adam shot dozens of music videos and low-budget films. The Netflix series Chef's Table has taken Adam all over the world. As one of the primary DPs of Chef's Table, Adam and show creator David Gelb have established the artistic look of the modern cuisine documentary, which has since been imitated by countless other food shows. When the show began, Adam had never shot a documentary before, so he had a more cinematic approach to the show, only using prime lenses and no zoom lenses. For him, it's been a dream job to explore new places, eat amazing food at excellent restaurants and work with good friends on the crew. Find Adam Bricker: https://adambricker.com Instagram: @realadambricker You can see Hacks on HBO Max. Find out even more about this episode, with extensive show notes and links: http://camnoir.com/ep133/ Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: www.hotrodcameras.com Sponsored by Aputure: https://www.aputure.com/ The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Twitter: @ShortEndz

Hacks (HBOMax) Explores a dark mentorship that forms between Deborah Vance, a legendary Las Vegas comedian, and an entitled, outcast 25-year-old.

Inspired by Deborah Vance... the leading lady of HBO Max's "Hacks"... we discuss which TV characters should have Las Vegas residencies. Then we continue gushing about "Hacks."

This week, we ask the question: Who's Laughing Now? Is it Annie Easton on the third and final season of Shrill on HULU? Is it MODOK, Mental Organism Designed Only for Comedy on HULU? Is it the legendary comedienne Deborah Vance on Hacks on HBO Max? Or is is all the people around them? And why aren't we laughing at CW's Superman & Lois, is it because it's actually super good? Also this week: The birth of Nick Katsu Neko! 1:55-28:50 TV Diary 28:50-42:52 Truth Is Stranger than Fan-Fiction 44:54-54:56 Shrill (HULU) 54:56-1:09:45 Marvel's MODOK (HULU) 1:10:25-1:22:03 Hacks (HBO Max) 1:22:03- Superman & Lois (C

Jean Smart (the living legend and multiple Emmy winner) plays Deborah Vance, a famous comedian whose glory days are behind her. Deborah's agent has a suggestion for her: Hire a younger comedy writer named Ava (Hannah Einbinder) to help spice up her material.  Smart and Einbinder's chemistry and performances take “Hacks” from a showbiz comedy to something with broader appeal. It's a show that's interested in the ways women in male-dominated industries are constantly one mistake away from having their careers seriously undermined, the ways that women across different generations view the world differently, and the ways those different points of view can make for varied types of comedy. “Hacks” will release two new episodes on HBO Max every Thursday until June 10. The first four are streaming now. Read Emily's review of Hacks here. Looking for a new show or movie? Let us help! No request is too vague or too specific. We'll pair you with something perfect. Contact taylor.maycan@voxmedia.com. We read every email!  Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Quick Hits ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.   Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Quick Hits by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. What to Watch has new episodes every Friday. Support the show by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices