The Sandy Hackett Show

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Comedian, storyteller, and lifelong show-business insider Sandy Hackett brings his unmistakable point of view to politics, current events, entertainment, family, and life itself. Drawing on more than four decades onstage—and a lifetime surrounded by legends, including his father, Buddy Hackett—Sandy blends personal stories, sharp observations, common sense, and humor. Some weeks he’ll be mad. Some weeks he’ll be nostalgic. But he’ll always have something worth talking about and give you something to think about.

  1. 1d ago

    Identity Theft

    For years, Southwest Airlines earned my loyalty so completely that I stopped comparison shopping. Then it began changing the very things that made Southwest different. In “Identity Theft,” I look at what happens when companies abandon the identity that made customers loyal—and turn their best customers back into shoppers.

  2. Aug 11

    Data Centers

    AI may live in the cloud, but the cloud has to live somewhere.This week on Mad as Hell!, Sandy Hackett takes a look at the massive data centers powering artificial intelligence—and the enormous amounts of electricity, water, land and money needed to keep them running.We all want faster, smarter AI. But while we're asking it to write an email, answer a question or tell us where to have dinner, somewhere there's a building full of computers working overtime to make it happen.So what happens as our appetite for AI keeps growing? How much infrastructure will it take? Who pays for it? And are we building the future faster than we're thinking about what it requires?It's technology, common sense, a little absurdity—and a question most of us never thought to ask.Mad as Hell! — Episode 13: Data Centers

  3. Aug 4

    The Age of Ignorance

    We live in a time when information has never been more available... yet real understanding often seems harder to find. In this episode, Sandy Hackett explores why so many people mistake confidence for knowledge, the psychology behind the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and how curiosity—not certainty—may be the antidote to ignorance. Along the way, Sandy shares a lesson from his father, Buddy Hackett, a story about Mark Twain, and a personal realization that changed the direction of this episode while he was writing it. This isn't just a conversation about politics. It's about how we decide what we know, why changing your mind isn't weakness, and why asking better questions may be the most important skill any of us can have. Knowledge begins with three simple words: "I don't know." Wisdom begins with two more: "Tell me."

  4. Jul 28

    Whatever Happened to Common Sense

    What ever happened to common sense? Was it something we lost... or did we simply stop paying attention? In this episode of Mad as Hell, Sandy Hackett explores why common sense isn't necessarily about intelligence—it's about consideration. Through personal stories, humor, and real-life examples, he examines how small moments of distraction can lead to life-changing consequences, while simple acts of thoughtfulness can make the world a better place. From shopping carts, speakerphones, and the Escalator Fairy... to a childhood skiing accident, movie-set firearm safety, open-heart surgery, and a tragedy that unfolded just outside his own home, Sandy asks one simple question: "How will what I'm about to do affect somebody else?" Sometimes the smallest decisions have the biggest consequences. A thoughtful, funny, and ultimately hopeful episode about slowing down, paying attention, and remembering that common sense may not be gone after all.

    Whatever Happened to Common Sense

  5. Jul 22

    Where's the Evidence?

    In a world where opinions spread faster than facts, Sandy Hackett asks a simple question: Where's the evidence? From politics to social media to everyday conversations, too many people make bold claims without proof. This week on Mad as Hell, it's time to separate facts from fiction—with humor, common sense, and a healthy dose of skepticism.

  6. Jul 15

    You Might Be a Narcissist

    We've all met a narcissist... or have we? This week, Sandy Hackett takes a funny—and surprisingly honest—look at the difference between confidence and narcissism. Before you start making a list of your boss, your ex, your neighbor, or your favorite politician, ask yourself one question... Could any of this apply to me?

  7. Jul 8

    Kindness, Pass it On!

    A simple billboard featuring Dolly Parton stopped me in my tracks and got me thinking about something we rarely talk about anymore. When did kindness become something we have to remind people to practice? In this episode of Mad as Hell, I explore what may have changed in our culture—and why I still believe it's worth fighting for.

  8. Jul 2

    Built-In Obsolescence

    Are you frustrated with things that break or fall apart/

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Comedian, storyteller, and lifelong show-business insider Sandy Hackett brings his unmistakable point of view to politics, current events, entertainment, family, and life itself. Drawing on more than four decades onstage—and a lifetime surrounded by legends, including his father, Buddy Hackett—Sandy blends personal stories, sharp observations, common sense, and humor. Some weeks he’ll be mad. Some weeks he’ll be nostalgic. But he’ll always have something worth talking about and give you something to think about.

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  • Creator
    Sandy Hackett
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sandy Hackett
  • Show Website
    The Sandy Hackett Show