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Hardly Focused

Jack Gill, Chris Froment, Mike Tarara, Katie Crepeau

Since 2009, the hosts of Hardly Focused have relentlessly made fun of pop culture, current events, and each other. Join them every Thursday as they pick apart the news and struggle to stay on-topic.

comedy

All Episodes

101:38

(From the Vault) 685: Generationally Speaking

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2025/10/16

From May 02, 2025: Jack saves the worst news for last in this episode featuring tech journalist Florence Ion. Microsoft is increasing the price of its entire Xbox line, including its consoles and peripherals. Jack and Flo lament that it's only going to get worse, thanks to an ever-volatile economy.READ MORE: ⁠Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday⁠ Elsewhere, with Soundgarden being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jack

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153:23

The 700 Club

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2025/08/29

It's the 700th episode of this podcast! Jack is joined in-studio by Zach, and Molly joins through a series of tubes from smoggy California. Lots of topics are discussed in this packed installment of Hardly Focused, with Jack running through a list of the biggest things that have happened over the past one hundred episodes.Also covered: The Oasis reunion has made it to the United States, and Jack and Molly can't wait! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married. Listen to Molly's new

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110:33

695: The Legend of Bo: A Benjamin to the Past

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2025/07/17

The lead cast of The Legend of Zelda live-action film have been revealed! Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Princess Zelda and Link, respectively. Acc and Jack discuss this exciting news, while cautioning against fan-casting. Also covered in this installment of The Acc and Jack Show: Paul Lieberstein joins the cast of The Office spinoff The Paper, as a new character! Is he playing Toby Flenderson under witness protection? The 2025 Emmy nominations are here! Once again, The Bear

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95:18

693: Anyway, Here's Wonderwall

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2025/07/03

It hasn't even been two weeks since the verdict was handed down, and the Karen Read trial is already getting the Hollywood film treatment. Jack and Mike wonder who will play the titular role, and who will round out the cast of characters. Also discussed in this episode: Threads is getting direct messages, much to the chagrin of everyone. Upcoming potential blockbusters Jurassic World Rebirth and Tron: Ares may each have one good thing going for them. Windows 11 is phasing out the "blue screen

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172:42

692: Weird Fall River Accent

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2025/06/20

It's been one of the most talked-about stories in Massachusetts, and it's finally over. The trial of Karen Read has come to an end, with a single OUI charge out of a series of "not guilty" verdicts. Jack and Nate discuss the outcome!Also discussed: Hookers, strip clubs, and brothels - oh my! Embarrassing oneself before a member of the opposite sex The civil unrest in Los Angeles A follow-up to the "India Oven" commercial from last episode, featuring bad karaoke! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE

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133:09

690: The Jonathan Joss Saga

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2025/06/05

In this episode's first segment, Jack discusses the tragic passing of actor Jonathan Joss. Known for his roles on King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, Joss was the victim of a hate crime at the hands of a neighbor. Jack goes over the sequence of events leading up to Joss' death, and subsequent statements from Joss' husband, neighbor eyewitnesses, and the gunman himself. READ MORE: 'King of the Hill' Actor Had Long Feud With Neighbor Accused of Fatal Shooting 'King of the Hill' Actor's

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129:57

688: Chirp Chirp

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2025/05/23

Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay has passed on at 65 years old. After featuring audio of his famous call to then-recruit Quenton Nelson, Jack presents for Mike and Zach not-so-quick facts about Mr. Irsay, including his love of music and his vast guitar collection. "What's up man, are you fired up?!"Elsewhere in this manic episode of Hardly Focused: After residing in it for nearly ten years, everything in and around Jack's house is beginning to fail. A Kansas woman is suing several

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95:07

682: Student Rick vs. The Starting Line

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2025/03/27

Jack and Nate are all over the place in this episode! One might say they are "hardly focused" on a single topic.As the 16th anniversary of this podcast (and 5th under the name "Hardly Focused") fast approaches, Nate finally feels comfortable in front of the mic. Travis Barker will play produce and play drums on Yellowcard's new album. When filesharing services (in)famously attributed one band's song with another artist. YouTube be like, "10 seconds of a song? Copyright claim. 60 minutes of a dude's

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115:06

677: A Football Game Happened at the Kendrick Lamar Show

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2025/02/12

The Acc and Jack Show discusses the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Kanye West's mental health crisis, and more!Almost 30 years after it initially came out, Jack is finally playing Super Mario 64 Recapping Super Bowl LIX, during which many burials happened on live television The Super Bowl ads were more or less forgettable Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance was a full takedown of Drake Vince Neil's private plane crashes - but the dogs are okay! Kanye West runs a Super Bowl ad for an

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111:15

676: GTA 6 Will Be Delayed

Hardly Focused ·

2025/02/07

Jack and Becky have a thing or two to say about a thing or two, including Bianca Censori's lack of censors.----- With Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey having recently performed for a benefit show, Jack and Becky discuss at length the long-term effects of “cancel culture.” Kanye West and Bianca Censori caused a stir at the Grammy awards’ red carpet, as Censori wore a whole lotta nothin’. Black Sabbath are reuniting to play their final show ever for the fourth time. Jack maintains that Grand Theft Auto

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133:32

675: 89 Seconds to Midnight

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2025/01/30

A devastating plane crash, The Doomsday Clock, and life expectancy with ADHD make up this episode of Hardly Focused.The Doomsday Clock has been moved one second closer to midnight. Jack is wearing the All for LA Benefit: Protect Live Music t-shirt from Consequence, the proceeds of which go to MusiCares' fire relief efforts. Becky and Zach are - or were - watching The Traitors on Peacock. Breaking news: A passenger plane crashed into a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC. Jack, Zach, and Becky

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93:44

674: It Should Have Been Called "Super Nintendo Switch"

Hardly Focused ·

2025/01/24

The Acc and Jack Show discusses the Nintendo Switch 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, an Oblivion remake, and more!The Nintendo Switch 2 officially exists, and Acc and Jack have a lot to say about it! EA claims Dragon Age: The Veilguard failed to meet their expectations. Because it's an awful concept, Sony does the right thing and cancels 2 in-development live-service games. Is there a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion launching this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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134:26

669: The Most Blunderful Time of the Year

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2024/12/19

It's the 669th episode of this podcast. Nice.Jack "The Grinch" Gill needs help finding the joy in the holiday season Realistically tracking Santa Claus as he travels the globe Water tank replacement (Becky's Version) Did Jack pay too much for his plumbing repairs? "Don't blame me, blame the cat." In response to the drones hovering over New Jersey, Trump's pick for National Security Advisor suggests an Iron Dome-like solution for the United States TikTok might shut down; what this means for

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148:52

667: Panic Division

Hardly Focused ·

2024/12/05

Colton Holliday from the band Panic Division talks to Jack and Nate about music, comedy, fun in Las Vegas, and more!PANIC DIVISION on BANDCAMP! https://panicdivision.bandcamp.com FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe BUY MERCH! https://hardlyfocused.com/store BUY US COFFEE! https://hardlyfocused.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:42

666: Fever Dream Radio

Hardly Focused ·

2024/11/27

Nate Fillers and Dan Allen from Sbassbear join Jack and Zach to discuss their new album Fever Dream Radio, available to enjoy on Spotify, Bandcamp, and YouTube!FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe BUY MERCH! https://hardlyfocused.com/store BUY US COFFEE! https://hardlyfocused.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70:54

665: This Fight Could Have Been an Email

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2024/11/21

How should this podcast celebrate its 666th episode?Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac, and how the music world is oddly connected Gone are the days of the 20+ episode television season Jack reviews the new albums from Halsey, and Linkin Park InfoWars, brought to you by The Onion! Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, or a lesson in disappointment Hear a bonus segment from this episode exclusively on the Solid Listen Patreon, featuring a follow-up to the long-discussed "Piccata Incident!" FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED

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128:47

648: Welp

Hardly Focused ·

2024/07/17

Former President Donald Trump was shot during a campaign rally in an assassination attempt. Lots of questions remain open in this event's aftermath.How will this impact November's election? Will Trump's demeanor, presentation, and attitude towards President Joe Biden change following this incident? Did the Secret Service fail at their basic duties? Elsewhere, custom printing service Sticker Mule faces controversy for a politically-charged marketing email from their cofounder. LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE

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87:34

642: Cookshow with Trevor

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2024/05/30

Cookshow features chef Trevor cooking pizzas with every topping imaginable - Five Guys burgers, Pop Tarts, Dirt and Worms, and so much more!How did Trevor get into making videos about cooking crazy types of pizza? Could Trevor bring his Cookshow content on the road? Which celebrity chef would Trevor want to collaborate with? Trevor learns about Marty the friendly yet horrifying supermarket robot Trevor explains why all of his pizzas receive 7 out of 10 scores Jack, Zach, and Nate throw pizza

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147:09

632: Action Needs An Audience

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2024/03/07

Recapping Show Week - 5 straight days of new Hardly Focused episodes"National" days, and the fact that March 6 has five of them Becky is heavily invested in the trials of both Michelle Troconis and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed A school principal in Japan is fired and loses his pension over $3 worth of coffee Buy a Toyota, get a free 100lb bag of rice! Becky and Jack discuss the passing of Sister Wives' Garrison Brown, and the impacts this will have on the family and show FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly

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100:59

631: Shit-Mouth Willie

Hardly Focused ·

2024/03/06

Molly McAleer gets exposed to The Acc and Jack Show! Acc and Jack were releasing podcast episodes well before podcasting was a thing Bad words that went from "you probably shouldn't say that" to "you definitely shouldn't say that" Acc recalls a lot of gas leaks when he and Jack were in the 4th grade Jack became a favorite among the local water treatment plant staff Jack's prediction from the previous episode about voting as a Pizza Party member came true McDonald's latest promotion is a shoutout to

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