Motherhacker

by Gimlet
1,250
Drama #198

Bridget’s life is a series of dropped calls. With a gift for gab, an ex-husband in rehab, and down to her last dollar, Bridget’s life takes a desperate turn when she starts vishing over the phone for a shady identity theft ring in order to support her family. Motherhacker is written by Sandi Farkas and executive produced and directed by Amanda Lipitz. The series stars Carrie Coon, Pedro Pascal, Alan Cumming, Lucas Hedges, Tavi Gevinson, Rupert Friend, Alex Goldman and more.

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  • bagnew92
    Ridden with Plot Holes
    Had a really good strong start and just ended up all over the place. I really enjoyed up until the last half of season 2. If they make season 3 and conclude everything I might like it more. Too many plot holes
  • kansasrose6
    Great story
    Great story. Great acting. I couldn’t help myself but to beige listen through the whole two seasons. I hope there will be a season three.
  • joshcaro
    SEASON 2 TOTAL BUST
    .. see a lot of people upset about season 2 exclusive on Spotify (rightfully so) ..here to let you know you’re not missing anything..it’s so awful couldn’t even make it past episode 2. Not trolling was a huge fan of season 1 and had all of season 2 downloaded for a flight. My wife and I both looked at each other half way through episode one decided to trudge on and didn’t make it past episode 2. Not all things that are good and garner a fan base need to keep going. Know when to quit. What a letdown.
  • micah_80665
    Hilarious
    Updating my review to 1 star only because they let us listen to the first season but not the 2nd. I don’t have Spotify and don’t like we are being pressured to get it to listen to a show we found on here. Please fix this and I will fix my review. I really loved the show
  • ligew
    Not available on podcasts
    I liked season one, but not nearly enough to deal with another app.
  • The Mike-C
    This is getting soo frustrating!
    Why do shows (podcast/audio and TV/visual) keep complicating things by trying to make you reach for them??? Did I find this Mother HACKER on Spotify?? No. Do I even use or have any intention/desire ‘to’ use Spotify? NO. Will I be going there to essentially chase this Mother hacking show which i started, had been enjoying and did so fully expecting to be able to continue listening from its original place of launch, Apple podcasts..??? NO WAY 👎 Please stop wasting the day 1’ers time that helped your creation take off. It’s happening everywhere, it’s not cool and it’s most DEF not acceptable.. 1 solid star for a solid story and 4 empty stars for being part of the problem and leaving once we became invested. BoooOOO.. 😒
  • Art Carey
    season two - only on Spotify?
    WIll season two be available here or is the podcast now "Spotify Exclusive?"
  • Mont-Mont
    Love this
    So fun to listen to and great story!
  • 1517
    Season 2?
    Definitely my favorite fiction podcast so far. Great stuff. Brilliant acting and story. Will we get a season 2? I saw an actor mentioning recording for it so I can only hope. Please?
  • Rob in KC, MO
    2nd Season?.....please
    This podcast was a blast. I’m really sad that it appears this is all we’ll ever get. Good job though, get a second season out! 🙂
  • rmac369
    Where’s the next season?
    Great podcast!
  • Paprat1234567890
    Season 2
    It’s been too long, can you all just say something? We have supported you, please just let us know if there will be anymore. Super rude when podcasts just tap out with zero warning.
  • No. Good.
    Season 2?
    Waiting....
  • Dasani R
    omg
    i am new to podcasts but i listened to it while i was working and let me tell you i was in loveeee once it was over i opened my phone so fast i couldn’t believe it was over. even if you aren’t into podcasts you would love this !!!
  • ~ Violet ~
    Money Money Money
    I’m never sure how to rate these big budget shows. On the one hand, I’m eager for proper money to reach fiction podcasting, on the other hand I rarely feel like the bigger producers are committed to their audio projects. This one? You can almost hear the money rattling through the production like a slot machine paying out a jackpot. Thematically and actually. But, as is so often the case with bigger budget audio, the plot is so full of absurdities it overpowers any audience buy-in. And who knows if this show will ever release a S2. And static & interference & clipping & other grungy audio techniques are fabulous devices for covering up poor recording quality and different recording room tones that are so often the realities lower-budget shows have to sound design around. But somehow big budget shows can’t resist overusing them to the point of illegibility and ear pain. Most of the acting here is better than the material. Some of the sound design is really, really cool. The “setting” & framing of phone phishing is ... appropriate for audio! The plot? Oof.
  • Claire Scare
    Love this
    Please make more!!! So good!
  • Creative Arts Director
    So much static
    Sometimes technical decisions can ruin a good piece of work. Such as the case of Motherhacker. Great storyline, good voices BUT I cannot begin to tell you how annoying and grating to the nerves all that static sound effect is. It’s just way too much on the ears and I was real close to tuning it out. Less is more and this podcast definitely needs less audio of static noise. Also where is the rest of the story? Episode 9 can’t be the last episode.
  • rozmo82
    Very entertaining
    Great show, very entertaining.
  • ecritap
    Excellent
    Great entertainment. I usually don’t like the real short episodes but this show makes it work wonderfully! I would love to see this storyline expanded and made into a visual format.
  • kasicasi
    When’s the movie?
    Great intro. This podcast reminds me of the old radio shows. The sounds, the footfalls and car door slams. I too, am hoping for the movie.
  • Peculiar Royalty
    A Must Listen
    This was honestly amazing! Relatable on a human level from start to finish! I wish this was a television show or movie it was sooooo good!! Excited to see what is to come in the next season!! Great work!
  • Tarma Roving
    Quality acting, clever plot, a little rushed
    Amidst all the seasons-long podcasts out there, it's good to have some that are a bit shorter. I really liked Motherhacker - it feels real and relatable because of the millions of spam calls and identity thefts we see in the world today, but it also has that clever dialogue and just-offbeat-enough characters that really capture us in fiction. The writing, acting, and Foley (sound effects) work are excellent. My only criticism is the pacing - it feels rushed, especially the final episode. But maybe that's just the longer podcasts influencing me.
  • Angels0102
    The best
    I really loved it. It was one of the best podcast, the bad thing is that just have 1 season. :(
  • ReviewandChill
    I’m OUTRAGED!!!!
    This may be one of the best written, edited and acted podcasts on the platform, but how DARE you only have one season? I watched this podcast days ago and can’t stop thinking about it. I honestly feel a little disrespected. For real though, it’s a great show. It’s great for new podcast listeners and veterans. Would definitely recommend… more than I already have.
  • Mike Pavlic
    Great
    Love this podcast
  • Simone Azuciel
    amazing
    GIRL if y’all don’t give us a season 2....it’s ON SIGHT. im watching you guys 👀 seriously though i loved this
  • Joe hoedowns
    Okay, for real.
    Seriously your gona leave us hanging on that last ep! Thanks! But you better upload a new. Season ASAP! Super crazy good!
  • pink prize
    Excellent
    This was sooooooo good! My favorite podcast ever.
  • SloweyTheFirst
    Great!
    Loved it! Impatiently waiting for the next season.
  • SAB1978
    ❤️
    Addicted after the first 10 min ....AWESOME!!
  • adriiiii09
    OBSESSED!
    LOVE Carrie Coon LOVE the plot of this story. I dont usually like such short episodes but it works for this podcast.
  • LaCosky
    NEED MORE
    GREAT!!
  • Toodles.Noodles19
    Please 2nd session?!?!!
    I loved this podcast please come out with another season I’m sooo ready!!! I do wish the episodes were a little longer but it’s cool! Very intriguing and kept me waiting for the next episode to drop!
  • Kik&D
    5 star listen
    Kept me entertained
  • Fahad0612
    Time to make this a Web series
    Well done, very engaging and very interesting. Please make more of these
  • ♥️💛 Lizae
    AMAZING !!!!!!!
    This is AMAZING!!!!!!!!! And is soooo good and so this is only JOKINGLY but it almost makes you want to be a hacker lol JKJKJKJKJK !!!! Lol 😂
  • Bralic
    This is dope!!
    There is soooo many things that I like about this Audio Drama! So natural. The transition effects are A-1! The background Fx’s, A-1!! Good job ladies!
  • Stigness
    Annoying Static
    Good show that’s pretty entertaining (even if the word hacking is used improperly constantly), but the static they use to transition between each and every single scene is incredibly annoying to the point where I’m not sure I’ll be able to finish the season.
  • Matt mech
    Awesome show!
    Loved listening to this podcast. Hoping a second season comes along.
  • cb18419
    Motherhacker
    Good, but each segment is too short. Sophomoric attempts to end each segment in such a way as to build anticipation for the next. That said, I would probably give it a 4 star, or maybe higher, if the episodes were at the twenty minute mark.
  • Ruth-D
    Entertaining
    You can’t over analyze this story. It’s entertaining and easy to listen to - each episode is brief. I would recommend.
  • MelzyP
    Good story with twists
    This was a well written, well acted story. I liked the short episodes; there were no unnecessary fillers to make the episodes longer. It has a good storyline with twists and a satisfying ending. Please produce more like it.
  • Emilsal
    You hacked my interest!
    Just finished Episode 2 and was quite surprised where this was going. Very curious where Episode 3 will take me. So far, loving this!
  • Bghhgh123
    Can you hear me now?
    The pilot episode has the phrase can you hear me now at least 25 times. Why? No it’s not the old Verizon commercial, but a hard to understand phone conversation that feels over played in its short time length. Story telling is hard on a podcast, but the phone conversations are just sounds and the phrase can you hear me now? I get the listener is supposed to have a panic feeling, but I’m just rather annoyed with the over dramatization of phone conversations that are hard to listen to.
  • Whyrememberthis
    Nice short but punchy story
    Great story. Thought certain parts the second act got a little too cliche but overall loved the story and looking forward to the next season..... there is a next season right? 🤣
  • CSTwin
    Brilliant!
    Love these micro episodes! Great pace and suspense overall. I hope there is a season 2 soon!!
  • SoMiSpeaksNilsa
    Wait, whaaaat?!?
    This was the first fictional podcast I’ve listened to and made it past the first episode. Short episodes were a great format and each episode (including the last one!) left me wanting more. Nice job and can’t wait for Season Two!!
  • Rion1975
    More!
    More please! 💚
  • Bcan163
    Great listen!
    I have been listening to Gimlet ever since start up. Haha get it? This was GREAT! Loved the short episodes but still want more! Left it wide open for season 2. Hopefully we will have it sooner rather than later.
  • GeorgiaJess
    Gripping, intentional paranoia
    Well, what a drive I have. This podcast made hours go by so quickly for me, and I’m so grateful. Gimlet never fails when it comes to creating innovative, driven, quirky, and fun content. This story is relatable with its character development and vulnerability.
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