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The episode features Jean Smart discussing her experience in the final season of Hacks.

Hacks creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky kick off the final season the only way that makes sense: with very special guest, Jean Smart, who plays Deborah Vance! Jean shares what it’s been like to say goodbye to Deborah, what she’ll miss most about working with Hannah Einbinder, and why this season is her favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Guest: Jean Smart

Topics covered

• final season
• EGOT
• television
• interviews
• behind the scenes

Keywords

• Hacks
• Jean Smart
• final season
• Deborah Vance
• Hannah Einbinder

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Books & works: Hacks

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