Podcast
Hardly Focused
Hosted by Jack Gill, Chris Froment, Mike Tarara, Katie Crepeau · EN
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.
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731: LEGO My LEGO!
1w ago01:37:55Tap to summarizeTo what lengths should one go to recover their incredibly expensive LEGO collection? Jack and Nicole dive head-first into the Bricks and Minifigs saga. While more information has come out since their discussion, there's a lot to unpack - theft, arrests, lawsuits, and a hilarious response from Patreon's CEO. Also, Jack and Nicole discuss the catastrophe that is Great American State Fair. As of recording, the event is down to just two artists performing... maybe three. All told, Milli Vanilli really doesn't need any more bad press at this stage. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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730: Skynet FM
2w ago01:46:07Tap to summarizeFor worse or for worse, the artificial intelligence takeover continues! Jack and Nate discuss a company that's experimenting with AI-powered radio stations, complete with digital on-air presenters. Nobody can make a horrific natural disaster sound jubilant like a computerized DJ! Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Sick man Jack recaps this podcast's recent surge in social media video views! Nate discusses "Dead Dad Jokes," a successful night of gallows humor presented by friend-of-the-show Hailey Jones. The post-mortem of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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729: Good Night, and Good Luck
3w ago01:20:35Tap to summarizeIt's a sad day in America, as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches the end of the world. Jack shares for Mike and Becky his thoughts about the program and franchise, as well as its penultimate episode. Becky and Jack also recap their visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater last year to attend a taping of show. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: "Homerpalooza" - arguably one of the greatest episodes of The Simpsons - celebrates its 30th anniversary. Destiny 2 will receive its final content update in June. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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728: Firecrackers
May 801:50:03Tap to summarizeIt's a Nintendo-heavy installment of Hardly Focused! In one corner, Becky is deep into collecting Pokémon cards, while learning from Jack the ins and outs of the franchise. In the other corner, Nate and Jack are cautiously optimistic about the newly-announced Star Fox game on Switch 2. How many times can a single game be reimagined? Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Nate is indulging in Firecracker Pop Oreos, the filling of which resembles toothpaste. Where can one find better peanuts - Fenway Park, or Texas Roadhouse? (Dead) Dad Jokes, a free show happening at the Hotel Vernon in Worcester, MA on Sunday, May 17. Nate is opening! Strike Force Five will reunite on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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727: Thinking with Portals
Apr 2501:29:56Tap to summarize"I think my frontal lobe finally developed." That's the realization Jack finally has while regaling to Acc his fourth-ever play through of Portal 2. As a personal rule, Jack only plays Portal 2 once every five years, but this most recent jaunt was much faster than he was anticipating. Is this what getting old feels like? Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: The Pitt's second season finale is fantastic. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a price cut! Why are commercial mascots being recycled? Two gamers are suing Nintendo to get their tariffs back. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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726: Celebrities Suck
Apr 1701:34:31Tap to summarizeIt's the tail-end of tax season in the United States, with the deadline to file having already passed. Jack shares for Zach and Becky a list of things Americans are most likely to spend their tax refund on. That's IF they receive a refund; Uncle Sam isn't making it easy this year! Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Zach shares his trip to California, and surprises Becky with a big life update. Becky is deep in the Pokemon card-collecting well. Singer d4vd is finally arrested on suspicion of murder. Ruby Rose versus Katy Perry, or the importance of not rubbing one's vagina in another's face unsolicited. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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725: Sorry Focused
Apr 1101:52:15Tap to summarizeBelieve it or not, there are actually some "old man yells at cloud" opinions out there that today's generation agrees with. Jack, Mike, and Nate go through the list of annoyances folks of all ages can align on. Surprisingly, "listening to Hardly Focused at full volume in public" is not on it - and probably not recommended. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Michael J. Fox is not dead, despite CNN claiming otherwise. The Cloverfield franchise deserves another, realistic chance. Nate apologizes so many times during this episode, he even has a fully produced song. CBS is replacing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen's unfunny, paid programming. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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724: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight, pt. I
Apr 201:30:21Tap to summarizeIt's the 17th anniversary of this podcast - six under the banner "Hardly Focused" - and there's no better way to celebrate than with a guest co-host! Actor and voice-over artist Fard Muhammad joins Jack to share their own respective experiences taking in late night tapings, from Conan O'Brien's many shows to the freezing cold tundra of the Ed Sullivan Theater. Check out Fard on Threads and at his own website: https://www.heyitsfard.com FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! http://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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723: Exfiltrate
Mar 2601:37:35Tap to summarizeMarathon is the newest game from Bungie, the studio behind the legendary franchises Halo and Destiny. A follow-up to the mid-90s series of the same name, Marathon is an extraction shooter, in the same vein as Escape from Tarkov and ARC Raiders. Set on the planet Tau Ceti IV, "Runners" face off again each other in team of three, battling forces of the Unified Earth Space Council while scavenging for the best loot. Jack reviews Marathon for Mike, hoping the game has a long future ahead in an endless landscape of hit-or-miss multiplayer games. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: There are more questions than answers in the deadly Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport. Famously adverse to video games, Becky's latest hobby is collecting Pokémon cards. Reality television figure Taylor Frankie Paul is an absolute psychopath. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE: https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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722: It's in the Water
Mar 1901:52:14Tap to summarizeWhy is Florida the way that it is? Is it because of the sulfur in the water? Jack and Nate wonder where it all went wrong in the Sunshine State, while Jack reviews his experience at Super Nintendo World and Epic Universe in Orlando. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Saturday Night Live UK features a stacked lineup for its first three episodes. Kristin Cabot - one-half of the infamous "Coldplay couple" - tells Oprah that she believes Andy Byron lied to her about his marriage. Joe Pera Talks with You is a television masterpiece. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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