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How Hacks Happen
@howhackshappenTracked since May 2026
Podcast about hacks, scams, and crazy online happenings.
Observed Aug 31, 2026Modeled revenue
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Starting price
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6 membership tiers
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$1/moA little bit of loveGive a little spare change and you can message us privately!
$3/moGet that swag & early accessGet some exclusive "How Hacks Happen" stickers, and a personalized card from Michele!You'll also get access to our episodes up to a week ahead of when they go public.
$10/moCryptography nerdGet a paperback copy of the book "The Art and Math of Cryptography" signed by the author, sent right to your home!You'll also get the benefits of lower tiers like early access, stickers, and a personalized note.Note that you'll get the book after your second month on this tier.
$20/moGet your own episodeTell us about when you or your friend were hacked or scammed, and we'll do an episode about it! We'll hop on a live chat to get all the details.You'll also early access, stickers, and a personalized note from Michele.*Story subject to acceptance if it fits the subject matter of the podcast.
$25/moWear your loveThanks for loving the podcast! You'll get our exclusive How Hacks Happen logo T-shirt* in a stylish, muted green, in the size of your choice. Wear it with pride! You also get one free "We'll Do Anything" request. Want to hear us speak in an accent, or in Pig Latin? Want us to include a terrible joke? We'll do it! This tier also includes early access, stickers, and a personalized note from Michele.*T-shirt is shipped after 3 consecutive months of membership at this tier.
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How Hacks Happen does not yet have a measured paid-member count. 0 of 6 cohort creators are measured for this metric.| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs How Hacks Happen | Freshness |
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| Not ranked |  How Hacks HappenProfilePodcastsPaid members position in Recommended cohort | Not measured | Reference | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  HighElevationHappyPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  MattersPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  the Holistic Spaces Podcast by Mindful Design SchoolPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  SvenPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 31, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around How Hacks Happen; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
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What they publish70Profile posts1 postLast month91.7%Members-only
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