Prestige Junkie

The End of Hacks, with David Ehrlich, Plus Patrick Ball on The Pitt and What Comes Next

Dienstag, 28. April 2026 · 52 min

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Katey is joined by Indiewire's chief film critic David Ehrlich to talk about the final season of Hacks, whether it will cruise to victory at the Emmys, and why it's so hard to find TV comedies that actually make you laugh. Then Katey talks to Patrick Ball about moving from season 2 of The Pitt to Broadway, his viral story about paying off his student loans, and — very important to some of us, at least — North Carolina sports loyalties.

Intro
Bingeing Hacks
Bingeing vs Weekly Watching
Ava and Deborah's Push-Pull
Heading for Madison Square Garden
Writing Fictional Comedians
The Strong Supporting Cast
Evaluating the Cameos
The Comedy Emmy Race
Catching Up on Euphoria
The Bill Lawrence Universe
Hannah Einbinder at Cannes
Next: Patrick Ball
Juggling Broadway and the Pitt
Meeting the Pitt Fans
Gifts for Dr. Langdon
Navigating Fan Expectations
Filming the Neck Reset
The Finale Confrontation
The Cliffhanger Ending
Playing Early Recovery
The Struggling Actor Years
North Carolina Roots

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