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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734: See You in Vice City
5d ago01:28:35Tap to summarizeThe marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto VI is in full swing! Because it's 2026, it would be highly unusual if this was without controversy. Acc and Jack discuss everything related to GTA, from the franchise's history, to the unbelievable weight of expectation, to how the ever-increasing price of consoles may affect the game's launch. Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis celebrates its 35th anniversary! Delightfully awful music, and awfully delightful music. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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733: Epic
2w ago01:33:38Tap to summarizeAn example of why this podcast is called "Hardly Focused" - a discussion about Faith No More reuniting turns into reminiscing about The Great Mighty Poo from the Nintendo 64 game Conker's Bad Fur Day. Jack and Nate try their best, but staying on-topic remains a regular struggle. Hey, at least Mike Patton and the boys are back together! Also in this installment of Hardly Focused: What does one formally call a podcast with video? Jack once again injures his right hand. The America 250 concert is everything the Great American State Fair isn't. Louis CK has a new Netflix special, and it's going to do just fine. Remembering Daveigh Chase, whom everyone forgot voices Lilo in Lilo and Stitch. That insane video of the bungee jumper in Brazil who wasn't attached to anything. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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732: The Backlog Only Grows
3w ago01:29:34Tap to summarizeWith the various fests and showcases underway, Acc and Jack have a lot of gaming news to cover! Alien Isolation 2 exists, Cuphead is getting TWO sequels, and one of the best Zelda entries is getting a full-blown remake. Which game will excite Acc to finally use his Switch 2? Will Jack ever make a dent in his backlog? Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: Acc recounts a stinky experience with black cupcake frosting. The Bricks and Minifigs saga continues, with a potential end in sight! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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731: LEGO My LEGO!
4w 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
May 2901:46:07Tap 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
May 2201:20:35Tap 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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