It's unauthorized/unofficial. We could possibly make that clear in the /about page, though I think people are probably used to it from the many HN* projects around.
The show is certainly aiming to be based around HN though, not just a general tech show riding on HN's name. Guests are HN regulars and stories are those popular on HN.
I automatically assume "Hacker News"-related is not sanctioned / 3rd party. If it had Y-Combinator somewhere in its name I think that would be a bigger problem.
The show is certainly aiming to be based around HN though, not just a general tech show riding on HN's name. Guests are HN regulars and stories are those popular on HN.