Sam Haft, "Hazbin Hotel" & "Helluva Boss" - The TV Dudes Interview
Release Date: 11/26/2025
Sam Haft, "Hazbin Hotel" & "Helluva Boss" - The TV Dudes Interview
The TV Dudes Podcast
This week, Nick sits down with the wildly talented Sam Haft - composer, songwriter, producer, voice actor, and half of the chart-topping musical duo The Living Tombstone. You know his work from Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, the smash-hit animated musical universe currently dominating streaming and Billboard charts. Sam joins us for a deep dive into crafting music for these fan-favorite shows - from the writing process, to early alternate versions of songs (out NOW!), to how the world of Hell inspires some of the catchiest storytelling in animation. Check it out!
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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The TV Dudes Podcast
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info_outlineThis week, Nick sits down with the wildly talented Sam Haft - composer, songwriter, producer, voice actor, and half of the chart-topping musical duo The Living Tombstone. You know his work from Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel, the smash-hit animated musical universe currently dominating streaming and Billboard charts.
Sam joins us for a deep dive into crafting music for these fan-favorite shows - from the writing process, to early alternate versions of songs (out NOW!), to how the world of Hell inspires some of the catchiest storytelling in animation.
Check it out!