As a third-generation Angeleno, Hannah Einbinder proudly represents her city. “I pledge allegiance to the United States of Los Angeles,” she tells Chloe on the latest episode of The Run-Through. “I love LA from the tip to the tail.”

Right now, Einbinder is in the middle of one of her biggest press tours yet, promoting Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. She plays Kris, a young queer director trying to revive a slasher franchise.

Before making the film, slashers weren’t really on Einbinder’s radar, though she knew the horror genre well. She says Silent Hill is the scariest movie she’s ever seen. “I see a huge link between comedy and horror,” she notes, pointing out that Camp Miasma is just as funny as it is scary. “I think both create a similar feeling in the body—a buildup of tension followed by a big release. That’s why so many comedians move in that direction. Look at Jordan Peele—it makes total sense to me.” In fact, Schoenbrun has a comedy background too, having done sketch comedy at UCB years ago.

Einbinder hasn’t decided on her outfit for the Camp Miasma premiere yet, but she’s already planning her accessories. She wants to visit a nail artist in New York City for a bloody, slasher-style manicure.

As a big Hacks fan, Chloe is also eager to talk about Ava Daniels and Deborah Vance. Even though the show has ended, Einbinder says she and Jean Smart still keep in touch regularly, sharing memes. “She’s absolutely out of control,” Einbinder laughs.

Einbinder won her first Emmy for the series last fall. When asked where she keeps it, she shyly admits it’s tucked away. There’s a reason for that: her grandfather was a decorated war hero, and after he passed, the family found all his medals in a manila envelope in a drawer. That left an impression. “I thought he was so cool for doing that,” Einbinder says.

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs based on Hannah Einbinders podcast discussion about hiding her Emmy and her love for magicians

BeginnerLevel Questions

1 Why did Hannah Einbinder hide her Emmy
She felt awkward displaying it because she didnt want to seem like she was showing off She also mentioned it felt surreal to have one

2 Where did she actually hide the Emmy
In a closet behind some boxes or clothes so it wasnt visible to guests

3 Did she eventually take it out of hiding
Yes after some time and encouragement from friends and family she moved it to a more visible spot in her home

4 What does she love about magicians
She genuinely admires their craft the mystery and the joy they bring to people She finds their dedication to illusion fascinating

5 Is she friends with any magicians
She mentions having a deep appreciation for them but the podcast focuses more on her fandom than specific friendships

AdvancedLevel Questions

6 How does hiding the Emmy relate to imposter syndrome in comedy
Hannah implied that hiding the award was a physical manifestation of feeling like she hadnt earned the recognition yet a common theme for performers

7 What specific kind of magic does she prefer
She seems drawn to closeup sleightofhand magic rather than large stage illusions because it feels more intimate and skillbased

8 Did she mention any specific magicians by name
Yes she referenced Penn Teller and David Blaine praising their showmanship and dedication to the art of deception

9 How does her love of magicians influence her comedy
She said it inspires her to think about timing misdirection and how to surprise an audience similar to structuring a punchline

10 What was the turning point that made her stop hiding the award
She realized that hiding it was actually more awkward than displaying it and that accepting the honor was part of growing as an artist

11 Does she have a favorite magic trick
She loves the cups and balls routine calling it a classic that never gets old because of the pure skill involved

12 What practical advice did she give about dealing with awards
Her advice was Dont hide your wins Even