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Hardly FocusedGetting KilledWho would have thought a documentary about Melania Trump would under-perform at the box office? Oh, that's right - everybody. Acc and Jack dive into this new Brett Ratner-directed documentary, which is expected to make a mere sliver of its production and marketing budget at the box office.
Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show:
People either really love or really hate the band Geese's performance on Saturday Night Live.
Kanye West apologizes for his antisemitic behavior, blaming his actions on bipolar disorder.
In a bout of...
2026-01-291h 16
Hardly FocusedKeep Me Young, pt. IBlake Jennings from the podcast Keep Me Young joins Jack and Zach for this installment of Hardly Focused! From video games to music to theater, there are laughs and non-sequiturs aplenty. It's safe to say Blake adapts to the Hardly Focused insanity with the greatest of ease!
Discussed during this episode of Hardly Focused:
Jack and Zach learn about Blake's background and beginnings in content creation, from long-form YouTube content to podcasting.
Blake shares his favorite video games, and what he considers to be the "worst."
Chappell Roan is a queen...
2026-01-221h 25
Hardly FocusedDog ProblemsThe mental unraveling of a canine co-host accents this largely video game-related installment of Hardly Focused! Jack and Nate express bewilderment at both Metroid Prime 4's heavily anticipated launch, and the announcement of yet another Skyrim re-release. Not owning a Switch 2, this might be the first time Jack isn't buying another version of Bethesda's legendary dragon-taming simulator.
Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused:
Jack and Nate share horror stories about working in retail.
How can one possibly screw up a relationship with Hayley Williams?
GameStop's "trade anything" day is...
2025-12-121h 34
Hardly FocusedRiot for NothingIt's finally happening - the "Epstein files" are one step closer to being released. Shortly before this episode was recorded, both the U.S. House and Senate voted to pass the bill that will make public the emails, the characters, and more. Acc, Jack, and Mike discuss and wonder what - if anything - the outcome will be.
Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show:
Famous people named Bubba, including a certain Love Sponge with whom this show was very briefly - and very mistakenly - associated.
The New...
2025-11-201h 19
Hardly FocusedDoesn't Afraid of AnythingGamers are losing their collective minds over the announcement - Halo is coming to PlayStation! After 20+ years on Xbox and PC, the Halo franchise is joining Sony's platform with the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved. Acc and Jack discuss the newest entry in the series, and how it builds upon the original "Combat Evolved" game as a quasi-remake.
Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show:
Jack has the post-music festival plague, and can't see straight, let alone articulate coherently.
Jack went to Las Vegas for the When We Were...
2025-10-261h 20
Hardly Focused(From the Vault) Generationally SpeakingFrom 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 introduces Flo to guitarist Jason Everman. A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and Spec...
2025-10-161h 41
Hardly FocusedI'm Afraid of AmericansJack and Mike dust off this podcast's flagship segment, "How F***ing Dumb Are You?!" In the States, a Publisher's Clearing House winner is in financial trouble after the company went bankrupt and stopped paying him. Jack thinks he should have built a nest egg and kept working, to avoid such conundrums.
Meanwhile, in Japan, an old woman was scammed by someone pretending to be an astronaut in distress. Mike has some THOUGHTS about that!
Elsewhere in this episode of Hardly Focused:
Jack and Mike review Nine Inch Nails' Boston concert
...
2025-09-061h 25
Hardly FocusedThe 700 ClubIt'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 podcast HALFSIES on the Solid Listen...
2025-08-292h 33
Hardly FocusedThe Legend of Bo: A Benjamin to the PastThe 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 is apparently a comedy series.
The former members of Jane's Addiction...
2025-07-171h 41
Hardly FocusedYou're the Berries, KidJack and Mike remember their friend and former co-worker, Lyndon "LB" Byers. Following an explosive career with the Boston Bruins, LB was a fixture on WAAF. Jack and Mike share their LB stories, of which there are an endless amount.
We'll miss you, kid.
Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused:
Is Bethesda preparing to release Fallout 3 remastered??
A lucky guy gets Pope Leo XIV to sign his rare Pokemon card.
Following up from last episode, our TikTok followers suggest their cast for the Karen Read movie.
2025-07-091h 42
Hardly FocusedLET'S CHECK IT OUTThe Nintendo Switch 2 is out in the world, and the internet sure has a lot to say about it. Jack especially has some thoughts! Meanwhile, Undertale super-fan Acc highly recommends the new installments in the Deltarune series.
Elsewhere in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show:
Jack responds to comments left by angry Texans on the YouTube clip from last episode about the murder of Jonathan Joss.
There once existed a restaurant in an Ogden, Utah mall food court called India Oven. Many years ago, the poorest-quality commercial was made for the restaurant. The audio is exp...
2025-06-121h 28
Hardly FocusedThe Jonathan Joss SagaIn 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 Husband Details Deadly Texas Shooting, Claims Homophobia
2025-06-052h 04
Hardly FocusedDefinitely Maybe, No Definitely Out of the BandPoor Zak Starkey. First he was fired from The Who; then he was rehired by The Who. Now he's officially been "retired" from The Who. Jack details "the Zak Starkey saga" for Becky and Molly McAleer, and why Starkey isn't performing with his OTHER former band Oasis during their reunion tour.
Elsewhere, Jack tells Becky and Molly about a bizarre story out of New York City. 2 wannabe socialites kept an ex-business partner captive in their townhome in order to extract the account information for his crypto fortune. Not only were the captors unsuccessful, but now they're facing...
2025-05-293h 16
Hardly FocusedChirp ChirpIndianapolis 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 adult entertainment websites after her son discovered them on...
2025-05-232h 02
Hardly FocusedFreak SceneSinger Cassie is testifying in court against Sean "Diddy" Combs, recounting her involvement in his "freak-offs." Jack, Nate, and Becky dive into and discuss the frightening details. Jack also features audio from a TMZ report who caught up with Cassie's lawyer, posing a question that should have the most obvious answer - Will Cassie seek therapy when this is all over?
READ MORE: Cassie Testifies About First 'Freak-Off' With Diddy
Also discussed in this episode:
TouchTunes, or how music-loving dad's duke it out at the local bar
The worst possible last...
2025-05-162h 51
Hardly FocusedRemember Two Things*Acc and Jack have a spoiler-heavy discussion about Thunderbolts*, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In giving away the third act of the film, Jack explains to Acc why the film's title features an asterisk, and ponders why Marvel and Disney chose to update the film's title days after its premier. Jack also comments on an article about Thunderbolts* that attempts to explain how its opening weekend box office performance is relative to the decision to reveal the meaning behind the asterisk.
Elsewhere in this episode, Acc and Jack discuss:
Grand Theft Auto 6...
2025-05-071h 57
Hardly FocusedGenerationally SpeakingJack 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 introduces Flo to guitarist Jason Everman. A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and Special Forces...
2025-05-031h 41
Hardly FocusedYer Fyre'dAfter 2 failed attempts at existing, one of which spectacularly so, Fyre Festival is no more. The Fyre brand is being transformed into a music-video streaming platform, with some degree of involvement from founder and convicted felon Billy McFarland. Jack and Nicole reminisce about the debacle surrounding the first aborted festival, and recap the events leading up the second festival's cancellation and subsequent sale of Fyre's IP. READ MORE:Fyre Festival Now Being Turned Into Music Streaming Service Following Purchase of IPAlso discussed in...
2025-04-242h 04
Hardly FocusedCoup D'étatJack and Mike discuss Circle Jerks' performance at Coachella 2025, where frontman Keith Morris called for an "army of Luigis," referring to Luigi Mangione. Mike airs his grievances about the state of the healthcare industry in the United States, and the impacts it may have on his family's future. Meanwhile, Jack presents a story about a potential Luigi-copycat who was arrested at the UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnesota. READ MORE:California punk rockers call for an 'army of Luigis' during brash Coachella setIntruder with gun arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnetonka
2025-04-171h 52
Hardly FocusedHuman SurfersJack and Becky took a whirlwind trip to Nashville, with their primary objective in neighboring Madison, TN. Controversial Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey performed publicly for the first time since 2017, for a full house at the Eastside Bowl. Jack and Becky recap the event, review the new songs debuted at the show, and discuss what's next for the recently-reunited Brand New. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-062h 11
Hardly FocusedA Football Game Happened at the Kendrick Lamar ShowThe 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 64Recapping Super Bowl LIX, during which many burials happened on live televisionThe Super Bowl ads were more or less forgettable Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance was a full takedown of DrakeVince Neil's private plane crashes - but the dogs are okay!Kanye West runs a Super Bowl ad for an anti-Semitic t-shirt
2025-02-121h 46
Hardly FocusedGTA 6 Will Be DelayedJack 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 6 will be delayed...
2025-02-071h 42
Hardly Focused89 Seconds to MidnightA 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 learn about the news and react...
2025-01-302h 04
Hardly FocusedIt Should Have Been Called "Super Nintendo Switch"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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-01-241h 24
Hardly FocusedYear of the Snake, pt. IIThis is the second part of Jack and Becky's kick-off of 2025, with twice as much celebratory wine consumed!The most anticipated films of 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Two prolific pieces of lost media were discovered in 2024, with a third having been found right at the end of the year.From Zone protein bars, to (almost) Big Lots, to the platform formerly known as Twitter, Becky is mourning a lot of losses in 2024.Jack proclaims that Hailey Welch's 15 minutes of fame are finally up. Learn more about...
2025-01-052h 25
Hardly FocusedYear of the Snake, pt. IJack and Becky recorded an episode of Hardly Focused that was so long, it needed to be split up!2025 begins with domestic terrorist attacks, in New Orleans, and Las Vegas.Jimmy Carter taps out ahead of 2025, having accomplished 100 years of existence.Barron Trump is a tall man of mystery.Jack and Becky go over their music, video game, and film predictions from the beginning of 2024, discussing the ones that panned out and guessing what's ahead in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2025-01-032h 26
Hardly FocusedThe Most Blunderful Time of the YearIt's the 669th episode of this podcast. Nice.Jack "The Grinch" Gill needs help finding the joy in the holiday seasonRealistically tracking Santa Claus as he travels the globeWater 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 StatesTikTok might shut down; what this means for incredibly popular podcasts...
2024-12-192h 05
Hardly FocusedTrack no. 7 on Oasis' 2000 Album 'Standing on the Shoulder of Giants'In this LIVE installment of The Acc and Jack Show, optimism existed as election night results poured in.Outside of reacting to America's decisions as they were being made, Acc and Jack discuss the 5 questions on the Massachusetts ballot. In non-political tangents, Acc also reminds Jack of his previous career aspirations of being a cartoonist.FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribeBUY MERCH! https://hardlyfocused.com/storeBUY US COFFEE! https://hardlyfocused.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-071h 42
Hardly FocusedI Paused GTA For ThisMolly McAleer joins Becky, Jack, and Mike to discuss The Eras Tour, Lily Allen's feet, and much more!=====Becky was a guest on Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast? with Molly! Listen to them discuss The Kidnapping of Sherri PapiniJack and Becky finally went to The Eras Tour, and recap the TWO nights they spent in the presence of Taylor SwiftSabrina Carpenter is having her momentRalph Fiennes is starring in 28 Years Later, and recently revealed the plotSinger Lily Allen makes more money from...
2024-10-312h 43
Hardly FocusedCucking FuntJack and Becky wish they could make $18,000 impersonating Taylor Swift, all while discussing James Blunt's new name and much more!To his own chagrin, Jack is wearing CrocsIt's about time for another Hardly Focused studio renovationA Taylor Swift impersonator makes enough money to quit her day jobJames Blunt will change his name if his Back to Bedlam reissue reaches no. 1Name a band that's famous only because of Grey's AnatomyJack is excited about The Cure finally releasing new musicWhat are...
2024-10-1759 min
Hardly FocusedDamning Non-AnswersAcc, Jack, and Zach discuss inconveniences, childhood traumas on the school bus, the vice presidential debate, and more!How a local murder-suicide and highway shutdown heavily inconvenienced JackAcc and Zach luck out with public transportation - mostlyJack shares the tale of "the Late Bus"A live-action Rugrats film will soon exist, and it shouldn'tAcc and Jack discuss the debate between VP candidates Tim Walz and JD VanceDana Carvey does a spot-on impression of Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live"Good Lord...
2024-10-041h 31
Hardly FocusedStop Believin'Jack and Nate discuss the Nintendo Museum, artificial intelligence, Disney's hypocrisy, Journey's singer, and much more!The Nintendo Museum has been revealed, and it's beautifulJack introduces Nate to The Adventures of TintinArtificial intelligence continues to dominate Google, Amazon, and even school writing programsNate is disenchanted with Marvel Studio's "required viewing"A boy named Skywalker can't have a passportThe Walt Disney Company, stealing the works of others since 1923Arnel Pineda asks fans if he should be kicked out of Journey following a...
2024-09-261h 59
Hardly FocusedKeep It Rapsittie StreetThe Acc and Jack Show discuss the legacy of James Earl Jones, infidelity, Scientology, and fall into a rabbit hole of lost media!Jack remembers legendary actor James Earl Jones by mispronouncing his nameThe Magic 7, an unreleased animated film featuring the voices of Jones and other deceased celebritiesAcc is fascinated with lost mediaJack introduces Acc and Zach to an abomination called Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in SantaDave Grohl cheats on his wife, fathers baby with a mystery womanThe controversial new frontwoman for...
2024-09-121h 43
Hardly FocusedSomething LoudJack and Nate discuss marriage (not to each other), the election, the game Concord's incredibly short run, and more!Nate Fillers is a married manJack and Nate have differing perspectives on marriageThis election season is going to be exhausting, and angeringInflation is always going to occur, no matter who's running the countryMultiplayer game Concord is shutting down just two weeks after launchingWBOS in Boston - one-time home of this podcast - flips formatsJack and Nate embarrassed themselves in high...
2024-09-062h 10
Hardly FocusedD'You Know What I Mean?Jack, Mike, and Becky chat about the Oasis reunion, films and film stars, and Star Wars Outlaws - plus, a martial debate!After 15 years apart, Liam and Noel Gallagher have resurrected OasisBecky is annoyed with JackThe unknown siblings of celebrities, and child stars who were thrust into the spotlightBeckysFeet.comQuentin Tarantino refuses to acknowledge Toy Story 4Directors who made both R-rated films and kids moviesLiving in downtown Boston versus living in the sticksPlaying Star...
2024-08-292h 25
Hardly FocusedGatsby's American DreamcastThe Acc and Jack Show discusses Alien: Romulus, the Democratic National Convention, J.D. Vance trying to do human things, and more!Jack gives a spoiler-free review of Alien: RomulusIt's okay to be petrified about the election in November, right?Acc and Jack haven't recorded an episode together since before President Biden dropped out of the raceHow did couch fucking become associated with J.D. Vance?Brain Worms McGillicuddy is dropping out of the raceJ.D. Vance tries - and fails - to order...
2024-08-231h 39
Hardly FocusedInto the BlueRemembering Rachael Lillis - Misty and Jesse from the Pokémon series, among other animeAnime fans David and Zach are snobs for subtitlesThe Borderlands film is expectedly awfulNumbering conventions in the Final Fantasy series make no senseWas Jack spoiled by playing through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo 3DS?Experiences with RPG MakerJack reviews the Anbernic RG28XX, a nifty handheld emulatorIt's been 10 years since P.T. came and wentThe Biden administration wants t...
2024-08-151h 50
Hardly Focused(From the Vault) Remember ALF? He's Back... in Pog Form!From July 2023: Hardly Focused interviews science communicator and zoologist Lindsay Nikole! Elsewhere in this episode, Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, the new social media outlets, and maroons gone viral.
AMC has booked 20,000 double-feature tickets for Barbie and Oppenheimer
A woman on an airplane has a meltdown after seeing... something
Jack and Zach interview science communicator and zoologist Lindsay Nikole! Lindsay talks about her background, her love for music, her thoughts on the Netflix series Tiger King, the origin of life, the most frightening subjects she's researched, and a lot more!
Jack, Mike, and Nate watch a g...
2024-07-112h 42
Hardly FocusedThe Errors TourIt's Mike's birthday, and Becky's half-birthday - Jack forgot one of themFragrance sensitivitiesThe Home Alone house is selling for $5 millionA fleet of Cybertrucks are defaced with a message for Elon MuskJack and Becky learn a lot about the Jonestown massacreDave Grohl versus Taylor Swift - a legitimate feud?Becky previews her podcast about the Karen Read trial in MassachusettsFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
2024-06-272h 02
Hardly FocusedLegal MeansAcc is a fan of the new musical movement known as "hip-hop"Jack relapsed and is once again addicted to Crazy TaxiAcc and Jack list their top picks from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024The new Call of Duty game requires a persistent internet connection, even for the single-player campaignThe former host of The Apprentice declares Taylor Swift to be "unusually beautiful"Texas libraries can once again carry books about butts and fartsFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused
2024-06-131h 32
Hardly FocusedThe Super Secret Fallout (TV) ShowBe warned - this entire episode of Hardly Focused spoils the first season of Fallout!As diehard fans of the video game series, Acc, Jack, and Mike each give their overall review of season 1What's the best episode? Should episodes have been released weekly, instead of all at once?Who's the best character on the show? Who's the worst?With them sprinkled throughout the season, Acc, Jack, and Mike detail their favorite callbacks to previous Fallout gamesFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused Learn...
2024-05-161h 35
Hardly FocusedDid You Take Ozempic?Jack, Mike, and Becky talk about parenthood, Taylor Swift on Bandcamp, Britney Spears' downward spiral, celebrities on Ozempic, and much more!
Mike Tarara is a dad for the third time!
Jack finally procured a bell and a megaphone for the studio
Taylor Swift is finally on Bandcamp... or is she?
Mike and Jack are obviously into the Fallout show; Becky isn't
Mike is finally playing Fallout 76
Britney Spears is on the verge of going broke
Do you live IN Hawaii, or ON Hawaii?
Barbra Streisand asks Melissa McCarthy point blank if she's on Ozempic
Jack's random celebrity encounters...
2024-05-021h 55
Hardly FocusedSleep Now in the FireThe Acc and Jack Show, fueled by copious amounts of caffeine since 2006The Simpsons killed off a character that even diehard viewers forgot aboutA blue checkmark on social media means nothingThe latest in the criminal trial of Ronald Thump"When there's nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire."Dr. Louis Kwong presents "Genitalia of the Day"Acc and Jack highly recommend the Fallout series on Prime VideoFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused
2024-04-251h 25
Hardly Focused15 StepThis episode marks 15 years of this podcast, 4 of which under the name "Hardly Focused!"Jack features audio of Nate and Zach's respective first appearances on this show, both from September 2009Jack, Nate, and Zach discuss their "small world" moments, such as running into a local acquaintance on the other side of the countryOhio maniac brandishes a gun on a Burger King employee after being offered a $3 discountJack has been successfully trolling Nate and Zach with misleading audio clips for 15 yearsQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of...
2024-04-041h 59
Hardly Focused(From the Vault) I Wanna Get BetterPart 1 – Did We Re-open Too Early?It’s another reunion of “The Acc and Jack Show!” Jack points out that he, Acc and Nate have not done a radio show together in upwards of a decade.To begin, Jack is trying hard not to hate the television ad for The Last of Us Part II. Acc points out that people are upset that main character Ellie is gay. Said people clearly never played the first game.Elsewhere, Jack ponders if Massachusetts and New Hampshire respectively re-opened too early. Massachusetts continues with its phased approach...
2024-03-281h 39
Hardly Focused(From the Vault) This is Fine
While fighting a migraine, Jack recaps his afternoon working live sound for, and hanging out with the band New Found Glory
Acc and Jack exhibit weird ticks when interacting with celebrities
Recapping the Webcomics on Ice convention in 2011, featuring encounters with a young Toby Fox (Undertale) and KC Green (the “This is fine” dog-and-fire cartoon)
“Am I the Asshole?” Jack recounts two recent instances of road rage, both on the receiving and giving ends
A history of The Acc and Jack Show, from 2006 through 2008, and again from 2020 and beyond
The Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles wants to bring back public executions
2024-03-211h 51
Hardly FocusedScary Moms Scaring MomsJack and Nate's foreign language teacher from middle school was a living nightmareConspiracies and controversies surround a photo of Kate Middleton and her childrenShould Alabama senator and scary mom Katie Britt be the Republican pick for Vice President?A trailer exists for the cancelled Spider-Man multiplayer live-service gameRest in peace Dragon Ball creator Akira ToriyamaJack tries and reviews Campbell's ghost pepper chicken noodle soupFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused Learn more about your ad...
2024-03-141h 56
Hardly FocusedShit-Mouth WillieMolly McAleer gets exposed to The Acc and Jack Show!Acc and Jack were releasing podcast episodes well before podcasting was a thingBad 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 gradeJack became a favorite among the local water treatment plant staffJack's prediction from the previous episode about voting as a Pizza Party member came trueMcDonald's latest promotion is a shoutout...
2024-03-061h 40
Hardly FocusedDisenfranchised YouthFro brought his daughter over for the showJack urges Fro to keep his daughter away from the Rugrats CGI rebootHot off the heels of the Nintendo Switch's 7th birthday, Jack and Fro discuss the Pokémon games, both new and oldJack used TouchTunes to disrupt a blue collar establishment's mix of country music with pop punk and Britpop jamsFro lost his wallet in an IMAX theaterUsing the restroom at Ralph's Diner in Worcester is a rite of passageRiff-raff break into the s...
2024-03-041h 41
Hardly FocusedFast Food Daddy IssuesMolly McAleer (Trend Lightly, Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast?) joins Jack and Zach for this Leap Day installment of Hardly Focused!Coming soon! Jack and Molly's episode of MMISWP, where they and Becky discuss the Lifetime film Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer DulosWarner Bros. is shelving potentially great, already-completed films like Batgirl and Coyote vs. AcmeWendy's angers everyone by announcing (then renouncing) AI-managed surge pricing on their menusRemember when people went ballistic over McDonald's Szechuan sauce, or Popeye's chicken sandwich?Amazon driver somehow escapes...
2024-02-292h 03
Hardly FocusedThe Tortured Rebeccas DepartmentJack is still having a good time on Threads. Follow Hardly Focused there!Becky feels bad for the lobsters in the tanks at the supermarketTaylor Swift is in Australia, or so her jet tracker claimsTaylor felt "lonely" during the pandemic, despite being quarantined with Joe AlwynBecky and Jack try to decipher the track list to The Tortured Poets DepartmentLove is Blind contestant Chelsea Blackwell claims Megan Fox is her celebrity doppelgängerBryce Hall versus Billie Eilish, or how to rile up a T...
2024-02-222h 26
Hardly FocusedShaftedJack Gill presents: "How to Pronounce 'Barry Keoghan'"Jack and Becky watched Saltburn, while Mike finally saw BarbiePeople - or rather, a certain type of people - really didn't like this podcast's latest TikTok video about Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy KimmelThe 2024 Emmys, from Better Call Saul winning absolutely nothing to The Bear winning everythingLindsay Lohan and her father are upset about a "fire crotch" joke made in the Mean Girls musical filmA mother with a screaming child goes viral after Panera Bread refused to take...
2024-01-182h 08
Hardly FocusedThe Dunning-Kruger EffectMost of this episode is spent discussing the feud between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy KimmelJack finally owns a Hullabalooza shirt from The SimpsonsChris Christie drops out of the 2024 presidential raceAcc and Jack check in on the live GOP debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki HaleyBlue checkmarks on social media mean absolutely nothing nowJo Koy's monologue at the Golden Globes was a disasterFOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused Learn more about your ad choices...
2024-01-111h 47
Hardly FocusedDots and DashesIt's the final episode of Hardly Focused for 2023! Jack, Zach, and Becky discuss side hustles, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and lots more.Kicking off this episode with some candy-flavored, and banana bread-flavored alcoholJack embarrassed Becky at Buffalo Wild WingsZach and Becky debate over several things - Dots candy, Cheez-Its, the state of California, and moreThe University of Wisconsin chancellor has a sexy side hustle, one that cost him his job"Florida Joker" is really upset about being parodied in the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailerAfter 7...
2023-12-292h 20
Hardly FocusedLogan to Government CenterAcc and Jack welcome back Fro, who's enjoying newfound parenthoodAcc doesn't want to re-subscribe to World of Warcraft, but he's going to do it anywayIs The Day Before the biggest disaster in video game history?In honor of the 617th episode of this podcast, Jack discusses the legacy - and supposed decline of - Boston's own candlepin bowlingPreserving media and former landscapes - are these just exercises in nostalgia?The old Dragon Ball and Pokémon anime were masterpieces, albeit very repetitiveJack has f...
2023-12-211h 58
Hardly FocusedMy Song is Better Than Your Song101.7 WFNX was an independently-owned alternative rock radio station in Boston from 1983-2012. Chris "Charlie" Padgett hosted The Sandbox morning show on WFNX from 2007-2010. While working at rival station WAAF, Jack would listen to Chris' show while screening phone calls for their morning drive competitor. Chris shares stories about The Sandbox and WFNX, including his "epiphany moment" following an in-studio visit by actor and comedian Jeff Garlin. Also in this episode, Jack and Mike, along with Chris, discuss:
Threads versus Bluesky (this podcast is on both!)
"Florida Joker" getting upset over being parodied in the GTA 6...
2023-12-141h 51
Hardly FocusedLove is a Long RoadMolly McAleer (Trend Lightly, Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast?) joins Jack and Becky for an all-nighterBecky is in full-blown "Jessica" modeCouples who pretend not to know each other in publicJack tells Molly about the Pokémon engagement ring he bought for his exDiscord isn't a fun placeThe Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has completely diverted Jack's attentionTaylor Swift is too perfect; she either has clones, or she's a robotJack and Becky learn about comedian Matt Rife, his N...
2023-12-073h 28
Hardly FocusedHistory BooksJack Gill and Nicole Mossey discuss and review track-by-track The Gaslight Anthem's long-awaited reunion album History Books!FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to HARDLY FOCUSED! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocused Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-092h 06
Hardly Focused9 to 5Acc and Jack talk about quiet quitting, the next Speaker of the House, neo-retro video games, and more!"Girl dinner," or literally snacking at dinner time"Lazy girl jobs," and why "quiet quitting" is a load of malarkeyJack: "Girl dinner is a ridiculous concept." Also Jack: "Kix Cereal at 9pm is delicious!"Who will be the next Speaker of the House?Was the former president's lawyer using a gaming laptop in court?Acc was once a master of Guitar HeroSonic Superstars versus Super...
2023-10-142h 06
Hardly FocusedNot in My HouseJack Gill, Nate Fillers, and Molly McAleer (Trend Lightly, Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast?) discuss podcasting, Taylor Swift mania, and TikTok controversies.(0:00) Molly McAleer - the boss-lady of and host of several shows on the Solid Listen podcast network - joins Jack and Nate from the comfort of her bed(2:10) The pros and cons of dating stalkers(10:51) Molly provides a full history of the Solid Listen podcast network(32:29) Lizzo joins Incubus on-stage in one of her first performances since being accused of harassment(47:49) Molly almost found herself in...
2023-10-123h 00
Hardly FocusedEmotional TruthsJack, Nate, and Zach discuss the end of the writers' strike, and the Hasan Minhaj controversy - plus, an interview with Spirit Diaries!(0:00) Actor and musician David McCallum - whose music was sampled by Dr. Dre and other hip-hop artists - has passed away at 90 years young.(13:28) The writers' strike is over, with the new deal allowing for better pay increases, streaming residuals, limits on artificial intelligence usage, and more.(39:43) During the strike, the late night circuit showed camaraderie and banded together for a podcast.(47:23) Jack and Zach chat with Birdie...
2023-09-283h 01
Hardly FocusedGrand Theft Auto: VeracityJack and Becky talk about drunks and fraudsters!(0:00) Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Beador receives a DUI charge after driving her car into the side of a house.(42:32) Jack and Becky discuss Telemarketers on HBO, a 3-part documentary series that seeks to expose the true nature of a seedy call center.(1:28:02) After watching The Woman Who Wasn't There, which details a woman's false account of being in the World Trade Center on 9/11, Becky and Jack talk about their own experiences witnessing others retroactively insert themselves into traumatic events.FOLLOW...
2023-09-212h 34
Hardly FocusedStarfield and FriendsJack Gill, Mike Tarara, and Nicole Mossey discuss and review Bethesda Game Studios' latest release, Starfield!(0:00) Before jaunting into virtual space, Mike recounts his survival of The Great Leominster Flood of 2023(20:34) Warming up to discussing Starfield, Jack, Mike, and Nicole discuss their experiences with past Bethesda games(40:43) Jack and Nicole have a lot to like about Starfield, including Chunks food, ship building, and lockpicking(47:27) Mike hasn't actually played Starfield yet, but knows a lot about its exploits(1:36:15) Has the Bethesda formula grown old and stale at this point?
2023-09-142h 43
Hardly FocusedEvacuation SituationJack Gill, Nate Fillers, and Zach Ward chat about legacy music acts, the stuff that comes out of both ends, and festival fiascos!(0:00) Taylor Swift, coming to a theater near you!(7:00) Should a band still tour under their name if none of the original members remain?(57:38) An international flight is forced to turn around after someone has diarrhea all over the plane(1:10:24) Two women are kicked off a separate flight after refusing to sit in vomit-covered seats(1:31:00) Hot take: bink-182 is releasing their final album, going on a final...
2023-09-072h 31
Hardly FocusedMMXVIMike Tarara and Jack Gill celebrate the second part of the 600th episode of this podcast by partying like it's 2016!(0:00) 7 years went by fast, though the past 3 of them were a blur(7:11) Jack features for Mike audio from a 1979 newscast, interviewing parents took their kids to see the film Alien(20:38) "The Price is Right" host Bob Barker got close to 100 years in age, but chose not to go over(27:12) 2016 had the "Rolling List of 'Holy Shit,'" when every celebrity died(42:23) Pop culture in 2016 included Hamilton, the Amber Heard-Johnny...
2023-08-311h 53
Hardly FocusedMMVICommemorating the 600th episode of this podcast, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill travel back in time to the year 2006!(0:00) Before jumping in the time machine, Jack features for Acc audio of Vivek Ramaswamy attempting to rap to Eminem's "Lose Yourself"(22:19) To celebrate the 600th episode of this podcast, Acc and Jack return to the year 2006, the year they recorded their first show together (no flashback audio of that though; sorry kids)(26:35) In the world of pop culture, YouTube was just taking off, and Borat references were still funny to make(58:44) Musician...
2023-08-311h 47
Hardly Focused(From the Vault) A Long Strange TripRecorded in May, 2021. Welcome to the 500th episode of this podcast! It’s a full house for this one – Acc, Jack, Kate, Mike, and Nate!As Jack notes, approximately 450 episodes of this show have been released under the name “Talk Radio Meltdown,” while the last 49 have been released as both “Hardly Focused” and “The Acc and Jack Show.” What a journey.Jack features audio of viral star Judge Jeffrey Middleton versus a courtroom “yoho.” The individual in question forgot to change his Zoom display name from “Buttfucker 3000” prior to joining his court hearing. Following this, Jack asks the room about...
2023-08-241h 37
Hardly FocusedBoom, Blast and RuinJack Gill and Mike Tarara chat about home explosions, conspiracy theories, and Darwinism!
RIP Johnny Hardwick - Dale Gribble from King of the Hill
A house in Pennsylvania randomly blows up. Mike thinks more than a faulty water tank is to blame
Starfield releases September 6! Jack will take one for the team and play it on day one
Tiffany "Not Real" Gomas apologizes for her airplane meltdown, though conspiracy theorists claim she's... not real
Coffee is Mike's favorite beverage ever. He also loves coffee-flavored things!
Florida woman kills her roommate, then douses herself in Mountain Dew to erase...
2023-08-171h 32
Hardly FocusedGo(mas) InsaneChris Acciardi, Jack Gill, and Nate Fillers discuss their nether regions, awkward corporate training videos, airplane freak outs, video games, and more!
(0:00) How often should one trim their pubes? Inquiring Acc's want to know!
(19:27) "Have you tried the lasagna?" The crew watches an awkward Old Country Buffet training video.
(33:15) "That MF back there is NOT real." Airplane meltdown lady has finally been identified. Acc, Jack, and Nate hypothesize what her issue might have been. Mental health crisis? Intoxication?
(52:29) Reintroducing an old segment on this podcast - "What Would You Do?"
(1:06:00) 10,000 people offered to change their name to "Subway"...
2023-08-101h 48
Hardly FocusedI Remember the AlamoJack, Mike, and Becky mourn recently-passed celebrities, and discuss Mr. Beast and social media meltdowns. Also, a conversation with Molly Johannes from HuggingTheCactus.com!
(0:00) Wild weather in New England means rare, lush yards mid-summer for both Jack and Mike
(8:45) Remembering Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens, Angus Cloud from Euphoria, and musician Sinead O'Connor
(15:19) Are adult film theaters still a thing in 2023?
(36:07) Musicians (in)famously banned from performing on Saturday Night Live
(45:32) Molly Johannes from Hugging the Cactus talks to Jack and Zach about living with type 1 diabetes. Molly discusses insulin costs and availability, support groups, the biggest misconceptions about...
2023-08-032h 23
Hardly FocusedHoliday in PyongyangIn this installment of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss James Cameron's thoughts on AI, Travis King's trip into North Korea, Yeonmi Park's alternative facts, and more!
Acc reminds Jack of the Amy's Baking Company debacle from 2013. Remember that?
It's 2023 and bad AAA video games like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum are still being released.
James Cameron warned everyone in 1984 about the dangers of artificial intelligence!
Travis King vacations in North Korea, while Lord Miles vacations in Afghanistan. Neither of these are going to end well.
Acc and Jack learn during recording...
2023-07-201h 34
Hardly FocusedRecapping RHONY S14E1Jack Gill and David Baxter (host of Friends of the Countess, and 12 Months of Christmas on the Solid Listen podcast network) recap the first episode of the Real Housewives of New York City reboot. David is versed in the Real Housewives franchise, while Jack has never watched a single episode. Despite the difference in knowledge, they both agree that Jenna Lyons is basically Lady Dimitrescu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-202h 46
Hardly FocusedRemember ALF? He's Back... in Pog Form!Hardly Focused interviews science communicator and zoologist Lindsay Nikole! Elsewhere in this episode, Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss Barbie, Oppenheimer, the new social media outlets, and maroons gone viral.
(0:00) AMC has booked 20,000 double-feature tickets for Barbie and Oppenheimer
(24:17) A woman on an airplane has a meltdown after seeing... something
(43:37) Jack and Zach interview science communicator and zoologist Lindsay Nikole! Lindsay talks about her background, her love for music, her thoughts on the Netflix series Tiger King, the origin of life, the most frightening subjects she's researched, and a lot more!
(1:49:04) Jack, Mike, and Nate watch a guy fail m...
2023-07-132h 44
Hardly FocusedStella Was a Diver and She Was Always DownJack Gill and Zach Ward interview author Daniel Vitale, plus a grab bag of consciousness streams!
(0:00) Food stalls in mall food courts - are they fronts for something else?
(11:00) Becky stayed in an Airbnb featured on the show Designing Miami!
(32:45) Jack and Zach, along with Nate Fillers, interview author Daniel Vitale! Dan talks about writing screenplays, moving from Massachusetts to Los Angeles, and his favorite Interpol albums.
(1:52:33) Remember when the Titan submersible imploded? No? That's because it's already yesterday's news!
(2:04:05) A Hardly Focused PSA: Good dental hygiene is important.
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2023-06-292h 22
Hardly FocusedMarch of the Huffman'sMike Tarara and Jack Gill talk live music, Fallout, and the downfall of reddit!
(0:00) Jack, who once promised to never again attend a concert at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, attends a concert at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA
(23:46) Back on that Fallout 76 train! Jack also procures a copy of one of the worst video games ever made - Revolution X, starring Aerosmith
(39:39) To Mike's chagrin, Trent Reznor announces that Nine Inch Nails likely won't tour again any time soon
(1:16:43) In protest against upcoming API changes and poor leadership, various Reddit communities have resorted to posting...
2023-06-221h 43
Hardly FocusedLight Up the SkyIt’s a packed episode with Jack Gill, Nate Fillers, and Zach Ward, featuring chats about the Canadian wildfires, Chris Licht’s exit from CNN, and more!
New York City-based comedian Kim Dinaro joins Jack and Zach to discuss her 2022 appearance on The Tonight Show, performing comedy on Zoom by necessity, and high school theater memories.
Jack and Nate discuss the Canadian wildfires, and the resulting, horrific air quality in the Northeastern US.
Nate thinks CGI looks better in the theater versus on television.
Jack is taking another hiatus from Facebook.
Middle school is and was the opportune time to...
2023-06-082h 28
Hardly FocusedSteel, Wood, Whiskey, and KoboldsBill "The Whiskey Dic" Eburn from The Whiskey Dictionary and Dungeons and Drams joins Jack Gill and Zach Ward to talk whiskey, Dungeons and Dragons, and more!
(0:00) Bill Eburn hosts The Whiskey Dictionary on YouTube, where he reviews and discusses different types of whiskey. Bill talks with Jack and Zach about the history of his channel, his favorite whiskey, and how to properly taste whiskey without getting completely annihilated.
(59:07) When he's not reviewing whiskey, Bill runs his second YouTube channel Dungeons and Drams, where he and fellow whiskey reviewers play through their Dungeons and Dragons campaign in their...
2023-06-012h 08
Hardly FocusedSticky SituationsIn this installment of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss the 2024 presidential campaign, and the latest World of Warcraft controversy.
(0:00) Hardly Focused versus The Acc and Jack Show, as explained by Krusty the Clown
(4:32) Florida governor Ron DeSantis announces his 2024 presidential campaign
(56:11) From October 2022: A woman on TikTok details a nightmare on a plane involving a "doggy bag"
(1:06:15) Activision Blizzard introduces WoW Tokens into World of Warcraft Classic, sparking outrage among the game's community
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2023-05-251h 44
Hardly FocusedChampagne ProblemsJack, Mike, Zach, and Becky chat about Taylor Swift, Riot Fest 2023, and Vanderpump Rules - plus, an interview with the band Heir to Madness!
(0:00) Taylor Swift's diehard fans are basically cult members
Trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift's shows in Foxborough is borderline impossible
Mandy Patinkin's biggest fan? This podcast's own Zach Ward!
(47:15) Jack, Nate, and Zach interview Jason Wiscarson from the band Heir to Madness. Their new album Nightflyers is available now on Bandcamp or wherever you get your music!
(1:59:03) The lineup for Riot Fest 2023 is the definition of insanity
Mike and Jack...
2023-05-182h 43
Hardly FocusedMonterey Peninsula Bike SceneJack Gill and "voice of the show" Aadam Clegg talk beer, music, and Boston radio!
Aadam and Jack are drinking Downeast Blue Slushie and discussing their favorite Massachusetts-based breweries
Bamboozle 2023 is canceled the week before it was to happen
Aadam is hosting a very special Emo Night event in Worcester, MA - "Tell all your friends!"
Jack recaps for Aadam the triumphs and tribulations of the Toucher and Rich radio show in Boston
Who is the mysterious singer of the band Sleep Token?
FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocusedNew England...
2023-05-041h 48
Hardly FocusedEnema of the StateJack Gill welcomes back Nicole Mossey to discuss food trucks, Arctic Monkeys, old media, and overpriced enema kits.
Are the best food trucks in Austin, TX?
Dairy products versus thirtysomethings - the endless struggle
Nicole and Jack catch up on a decade's worth of Arctic Monkeys music
Nicole plugs her favorite YouTube media dissectors - Jaime French, Kennie J.D., and Mike's Mic
Travis Barker partners with Liquid Death to sell a $182 enema kit
SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW! https://linktr.ee/hardlyfocusedWATCH NICOLE on TWITCH! https://twitch.tv/doodkidhey
2023-04-271h 19
Hardly FocusedSuck It and SeeJack Gill and Chris Froment discuss attempted burglaries, canceling the Dalai Lama, and Metallica!
Fro returns home from camping to learn that his home is nearly broken into
The Dalai Lama is under fire for telling a child to suck his tongue
Soundgarden and Vicki Cornell resolve their disputes, paving the way for the band's final recordings to be released
Jack and long-time Metallica fan Fro discuss the band's new album, 72 Seasons
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2023-04-201h 25
Hardly FocusedHey LadiesJack Gill and Mike Tarara discuss Fyre Festival II, getting canceled for using the term "ladies," and The Last of Us on HBO!
Stupid Billy MacFarland proclaims that Fyre Festival II is happening, despite the first one being a complete disaster
Jack highly recommends Daisy Jones and The Six, both a book and a series on Prime Video
Mike and Jack versus country music
A Massachusetts superintendent is canceled over using the term "ladies" as a salutation in an email
SPOILER WARNING: Jack and Mike recap the end of The Last of Us on HBO. What's the best...
2023-04-131h 53
Hardly FocusedMonstersJack Gill and Mike Tarara discuss dental work, the indictment of You-Know-Who, Waffle House, and hypocritical energy drink manufacturers.
Mike had dental work done right before this episode was recorded
From the archives: Jack plays an audio clip from 2009, when he left a message on the podcast's voicemail line right after having his wisdom teeth removed
Mike and Jack talk about that guy who got brought down by a porn star and who's getting indicted in New York on various charges
As seen on Reddit: Only in Florida would one find a Waffle House next door to another...
2023-04-061h 05
Hardly FocusedHand in GloveZach Ward and Jack Gill discuss broken bones, comparing events to the September 11 attacks, Sonic Frontiers 4 months later, and more!
In an inadvertent follow-up to a discussion had during the 578th episode of this podcast, Jack fractured a bone in his hand
While other children were watching cartoons and Disney films, Zach and Jack were enjoying programs like Rescue 911 and Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
State representative Tim Cahill equates the collapse of New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain to the September 11 attacks
Jack went to a convention and met one of his favorite comic book artists...
2023-03-301h 29
Hardly FocusedThis is FineHardly Focused and Solid Listen present The Acc and Jack Show! Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss the history of The Acc and Jack Show, road rage incidents in a game of "Am I the Asshole?" and the potential return of public executions.
While fighting a migraine, Jack recaps his afternoon working live sound for, and hanging out with the band New Found Glory
Acc and Jack exhibit weird ticks when interacting with celebrities
Recapping the Webcomics on Ice convention in 2011, featuring encounters with a young Toby Fox (Undertale) and KC Green (the "This is fine" dog-and-fire cartoon)
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2023-03-231h 50
Hardly FocusedSomething Old, Something NewThis is the first installment of Hardly Focused for the Solid Listen Podcast Network! Over the course of attempting to explain what this podcast is all about, Jack, Mike, Nate, and Zach talk about ADHD, weird eating habits, and the mystery of the cotton candy flavor.
Jack introduces Hardly Focused to the Solid Listen Podcast Network
Zach explains why he moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut
Everyone on the show has ADHD, or as it's apparently now known, "DAVE"
Medical histories, from depression, to OCD, to broken legs
The powdered drink Tang is best used for cleaning dishwashers
Weird...
2023-03-161h 06
Hardly FocusedWelcome to Hardly Focused!Hello, and welcome to Hardly Focused! My name is Jack Gill, inviting you to join my friends and I as we chat about current events, the latest in pop culture, our favorite video games, the music we're listening to, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy as our discussions veer severely off-topic. Who needs show prep when you have uncontrolled ADHD?New episodes are posted every Thursday through the Solid Listen Podcast Network. Hear more at hardlyfocused.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1600 min
Hardly FocusedAdmonishment, FLHardly Focused presents The Acc and Jack Show! Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill spend most of this episode ripping into the state of Florida’s leadership.
Acc has a disdain for the amount of murder documentaries on Hulu, and the content within
Ron Peri – a pastor, and one of five people appointed to oversee the Reedy Creek Improvement District in Florida – thinks water is turning men gay
There’s a serious problem with homophobia and transphobia
Jack claims to have mad skills at editing his own podcast, but has no skill at succinctly explaining what said podcast is about
Fl...
2023-03-041h 02
Hardly FocusedA Civil ActionIn this installment of Hardly Focused, Mike and Jack discuss their experiences with court and jury duty, how to correctly pronounce Massachusetts town names, the unthinkable Boston Bruins goal, and more!
Mike and Jack reminisce about Michael Shannon’s dramatic reading of the “Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter“
Mike pretty much served on the jury for the Scranton Strangler
Living in Massachusetts comes with knowing how to correctly pronounce the names of its towns and cities
Mike Tarara versus organic foods
Jack is one step closer – or rather, four months closer – to being a free man
New England is getting...
2023-02-281h 16
Hardly FocusedGold Guns GirlsMike Tarara and Jack Gill discuss the passing of actor Richard Belzer, the 6th episode of The Last of Us, a superintendent who left his gun unattended in a school bathroom, and Alec Baldwin’s downgraded manslaughter charge.
Mike and Jack remember actor Richard Belzer, best known as Sergeant John Munch on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Also discussed is the longevity of the Law and Order franchise, and Ice-T’s penchant for naming narcotic concoctions
Minor spoiler warning: Jack and Mike recap the 6th episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, with Jack calling out the pa...
2023-02-211h 32
Hardly FocusedAcc and Jack: QuantumaniaIn this truly cromulent episode of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the long-awaited return of cartoonist Bill Watterson.
The word of this episode is “cromulent,” which is a real adjective that means “acceptable” or “adequate.”
Acc and Jack recall their individual experiences back in high school with the works of Shakespeare
Jack provides a spoiler-free review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including Jack’s thoughts on MODOK and the direction in which the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed
The major trai...
2023-02-181h 20Hardly FocusedAcc and Jack: QuantumaniaIn this truly cromulent episode of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the long-awaited return of cartoonist Bill Watterson.
The word of this episode is “cromulent,” which is a real adjective that means “acceptable” or “adequate.”
Acc and Jack recall their individual experiences back in high school with the works of Shakespeare
Jack provides a spoiler-free review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including Jack’s thoughts on MODOK and the direction in which the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed
The major trai...
2023-02-181h 20Hardly FocusedAcc and Jack: QuantumaniaIn this truly cromulent episode of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi and Jack Gill discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the long-awaited return of cartoonist Bill Watterson.
The word of this episode is “cromulent,” which is a real adjective that means “acceptable” or “adequate.”
Acc and Jack recall their individual experiences back in high school with the works of Shakespeare
Jack provides a spoiler-free review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including Jack’s thoughts on MODOK and the direction in which the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed
The major trai...
2023-02-181h 20
Hardly FocusedThe Vulva SagaChris Froment joins Jack Gill for this installment of Hardly Focused! Jack and Fro discuss a New Jersey restaurant that has banned children under 10, the downfall of Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland, and controversy surrounding a vagina mod for The Witcher 3.
Fro recently went hiking and skiing, and in the process was introduced to the ravages of age
Jack vows to read more books in 2023, while combating the beast known as Attention Deficit Disorder
A restaurant in New Jersey has banned children under 10 from their dining room
Fro and Jack learn they were both leash babies
With...
2023-02-141h 45
Hardly FocusedThe Wickedly Talented Assassin’s Creed ValhallaIn this installment of Hardly Focused, Mike and Jack discuss musicals, the Avatar films, the 2023 Grammy’s, and the 3rd episode of The Last of Us on HBO.
Mike is present after venturing to New York City to see SIX on Broadway with his wife. Jack has some… interesting ideas for how select scenes in the musical should be carried out.
After determining that James Cameron is the most bankable director in Hollywood, Mike and Jack discuss the Avatar films along with the seemingly-never-ending 3D craze.
Jack recaps for Mike the 2023 Grammy’s. Jack thinks ABBA’s Voyage should h...
2023-02-071h 37
Hardly FocusedGeorge Santos: Princess Half-DemonIn this calamity-filled installment of The Acc and Jack Show, Chris Acciardi, Jack Gill, and Zach Ward discuss their favorite anime, and George Santos’ history of alternative facts.
Acc is never prepared for the Grand Theft Auto pedestrian sound effects in the show’s opener
Jack and Zach can’t get around clean-shaven Acc
The Room is considered one of the worst films ever made, and Zach has never watched it
Jack introduces Acc and Zach to Otaku Sekai, a local store in Auburn, Mass. for anime enthusiasts
Acc, Jack, and Zach discuss at length their favorite anime, from c...
2023-01-241h 28
Hardly FocusedBrian Walshe Presents: “Incognitus”In this installment of Hardly Focused, Nate Fillers and Jack Gill discuss the allegations against Channel 5’s Andrew Callaghan and the resulting fallout, the disappearance of Ana Walshe, and the bizarre statue honoring MLK Jr. in Boston.
Nate just figured out that he can group windows side-by-side on his desktop.
What was the best level in Nintendo 64’s GoldenEye? Do kids even realize GoldenEye is based on a film?
Jack and Nate realize there’s a generation of humans that were born after 9/11
After the Great Plague, should we start taking warning signs seriously?
Jack wonders if he should...
2023-01-191h 15
Hardly FocusedNice (Not Nice)Strap in for a new installment of Hardly Focused presents “Hardly Focused,” starring Mike Tarara and featuring Jack Gill!
If ever he feels like he’s failing, Jack remembers that David Lee Roth once hosted a syndicated morning radio show for 4 months.
Mike and Jack recap their holidays, with a significant reduction in décor this time around.
Do you have a favorite show on Netflix? Chances are it will be canceled after 1 season, just like “1899” was and “That 90s Show” inevitably will be.
Language-dubbed entertainment versus subtitled – which is better?
“The Last of Us” series reviews are out, and they’re very...
2023-01-111h 20
Hardly Focused2023 and MeKick off 2023 with a new installment of The Acc and Jack Show, presented by your friends at Hardly Focused! In this episode, Acc and Jack yap at each other about:
Celebrating New Year’s Eve as a thirtysomething, where sleeping is the preferable choice
The annual Three Stooges marathon on TV38 in Boston, or lack thereof
New Year’s Eve on Nickelodeon in the 90s, which was better than anything CNN could conjure up
CNN’s New Year’s broadcast, which completely missed the midnight ball drop
The Damar Hamlin incident, including his recovery
Video games, including Jack’s fancy-ye...
2023-01-071h 05