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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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Jack 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.
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California punk rockers call for an 'army of Luigis' during brash Coachella set
Intruder with gun arrested outside UnitedHealthcare campus in Minnetonka
Also discussed in this episode:
Remembering the Boston Marathon bombing, 12 years later
Jack knows way too much about prison life
Television shows set - but not filmed - in Massachusetts, such as Kevin Can Fuck Himself and Boston Public
Learn how to drive in a roundabout (or "rotary" for the Boston folks)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake is real, and it may surprise-release very soon
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From January 9, 2025: Dental issues, norovirus, and dead car batteries - Jack, Mike, and Nicole have it all!
The Elder Scrolls VI was announced over 2,000 days ago, and it probably won't come out for another 2,000.
Nicole took a road trip to Goodsprings, a desert town made famous by Fallout: New Vegas.
Stable individual opens the emergency exit on a taxing plane at Boston's Logan airport.
Nikki Glaser's best moments from her 2025 Golden Globes monologue, and the jokes that were cut.
Adrien Brody made a fool of himself on Saturday Night Live in 2003 - but was he banned for life?
Inebriated driver confidently acts sober while talking to a cop, and fails hilariously.
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From December 5, 2024: 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
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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 bare ass? Totally fine, as long as it's educational."
Bernd das Brot, Germany's favorite depressed loaf of bread.
Jump scares, power-ups, regenerating health, and other video game tropes.
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Content creator Woke Karen joins Jack and Zach to discuss cancel culture, the Chao creatures from Sonic the Hedgehog, and a game called Doug Huggem!
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Did you attend the Tool in the Sand Festival? You may be entitled to compensation - or, you're just entitled.
Remembering Bob Rivers, a legendary radio broadcaster whose resume includes a successful stint at WAAF.
Attendees of the Tool in the Sand Festival were promised "two unique sets" by the band Tool, only for the band to perform repeat songs during the second set. Are fans right to be angry?
A reporter (read: crisis actor) for InfoWars was reportedly shot and killed (read: false flag operation.)
Imprisoned FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is in solitary confinement after partaking in an unauthorized telephone interview with Tucker Carlson.
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Jack 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.
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Jack, Nate, and Becky remember actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away the day this episode was recorded at the age of 39. With roles in television shows such as The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Gossip Girl, along with her unforgettable roles in the films Harriet the Spy and EuroTrip, Michelle's passing is a massive loss for the millennial generation. May she travel well onto her next adventure.
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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 anti-Semitic t-shirt
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Jack and Becky have a thing or two to say about a thing or two, including Bianca Censori's lack of censors.
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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, regardless of what Take Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says.
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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 learn about the news and react in real-time.
Becky has cravings for Dots candy at 3AM.
A new study shows that people with ADHD have shorter life expectancies
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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?
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Catching up with Nate's fascination with Christmas films, and Zach's pre-performance ailments
TikTok is shutting down in the United States on January 19
A very rushed ending was added to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
The wildfires in Los Angeles, and how the music industry is responding
A French woman was tricked into believing she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt, and was scammed out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Subscribe to the Solid Listen podcast network on Patreon for a BONUS SEGMENT, where Jack, Nate, and Zach discuss an indie video game developer who's halting work on their project so they can report to prison!
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Dental issues, norovirus, and dead car batteries - Jack, Mike, and Nicole have it all!
The Elder Scrolls VI was announced over 2,000 days ago, and it probably won't come out for another 2,000.
Nicole took a road trip to Goodsprings, a desert town made famous by Fallout: New Vegas.
Stable individual opens the emergency exit on a taxing plane at Boston's Logan airport.
Nikki Glaser's best moments from her 2025 Golden Globes monologue, and the jokes that were cut.
Adrien Brody made a fool of himself on Saturday Night Live in 2003 - but was he banned for life?
Inebriated driver confidently acts sober while talking to a cop, and fails hilariously.
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This 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.
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Jack 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.
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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 incredibly popular podcasts such as Hardly Focused
Reputable news website PornHub will be BLOCKED in Florida beginning January 1
Jack looks back to 100 episodes ago and marvels at how much has - or hasn't - changed over the past two years
Someone on Reddit was angry and spoiled the Yellowstone finale - 4 months ago!
When is it too late to replace an appliance?
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Repent, the 28 Years Later trailer is extremely fucking nigh!
As with most films in Sony's Spider-Man universe, Kraven the Hunter is getting mediocre reviews
Do film trailers really spoil the whole plot?
Angry Utah man drives his newly-purchased car into a dealership over a denied refund
Jack drank brown water, or a lesson in proper water tank maintenance
Is Marvel Rivals better than Overwatch?
The McDonald's worker who snitched on Luigi Mangione might not get their $60,000 reward
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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
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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!
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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!"
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In this "therapy session" installment of Hardly Focused, Jack, Zach, and Nate express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns about Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
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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.
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Molly McAleer joins Becky, Jack, and Mike to discuss The Eras Tour, Lily Allen's feet, and much more!
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Becky was a guest on Mother, May I Sleep with Podcast? with Molly! Listen to them discuss The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini
Jack and Becky finally went to The Eras Tour, and recap the TWO nights they spent in the presence of Taylor Swift
Sabrina Carpenter is having her moment
Ralph Fiennes is starring in 28 Years Later, and recently revealed the plot
Singer Lily Allen makes more money from showing her feet on OnlyFans than she receives from Spotify residuals
Mike shares tales from his time as a strip club DJ
Soda addiction - Jack pounds several cans per day, while Molly reviews the new 7UP Shirley Temple flavor
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From May 2024: 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 topping suggestions at Trevor
Trevor is a massive fan of The Legend of Zelda. Which game is his favorite?
Find Trevor on YouTube and at https://www.cookshowtrevor.com!
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Jack 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 Crocs
It's about time for another Hardly Focused studio renovation
A Taylor Swift impersonator makes enough money to quit her day job
James Blunt will change his name if his Back to Bedlam reissue reaches no. 1
Name a band that's famous only because of Grey's Anatomy
Jack is excited about The Cure finally releasing new music
What are some addictions that folks don't realize qualify as addictions?
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Jack and Mike discuss Red Dead Redemption, storms of the century, big orange crybabies, guns guns guns, and much more!
Adventures in New York City
Hurricane Milton causes pandemonium in Florida
The least populated states in the union
Unusual designs for McDonald's restaurants
Red Dead Redemption is finally coming to PC
Somebody didn't want to appear on 60 Minutes
Kamala Harris has a huge Glock
Al Pacino died for a moment, and the experience was whelming
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Acc, 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 Jack
Acc and Zach luck out with public transportation - mostly
Jack shares the tale of "the Late Bus"
A live-action Rugrats film will soon exist, and it shouldn't
Acc and Jack discuss the debate between VP candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance
Dana Carvey does a spot-on impression of Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live
"Good Lord, I hate this world." - Zach's review of Feastables, MrBeast's candy brand
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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 beautiful
Jack introduces Nate to The Adventures of Tintin
Artificial intelligence continues to dominate Google, Amazon, and even school writing programs
Nate is disenchanted with Marvel Studio's "required viewing"
A boy named Skywalker can't have a passport
The Walt Disney Company, stealing the works of others since 1923
Arnel Pineda asks fans if he should be kicked out of Journey following a disastrous performance at Rock in Rio
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Jack, Mike, and Becky discuss Taylor Swift's political endorsement, the violent end of Jane's Addiction, and much more!
Taylor Swift officially endorses Kamala Harris for president, much to the chagrin of the other guy running
Jane's Addiction breaks up after Perry Farrell attacks Dave Navarro on-stage in Boston
Nine Inch Nails will be producing the soundtrack to the new Tron film
Steven Patrick Morrissey continues to just stink
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The 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 name
The Magic 7, an unreleased animated film featuring the voices of Jones and other deceased celebrities
Acc is fascinated with lost media
Jack introduces Acc and Zach to an abomination called Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa
Dave Grohl cheats on his wife, fathers baby with a mystery woman
The controversial new frontwoman for Linkin Park has ties to Scientology
Religion, reincarnation, and astrological signs
The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump occurred as this episode was being recorded
The PlayStation 5 Pro exists, and people are not happy about it
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Jack and Nate discuss marriage (not to each other), the election, the game Concord's incredibly short run, and more!
Nate Fillers is a married man
Jack and Nate have differing perspectives on marriage
This election season is going to be exhausting, and angering
Inflation is always going to occur, no matter who's running the country
Multiplayer game Concord is shutting down just two weeks after launching
WBOS in Boston - one-time home of this podcast - flips formats
Jack and Nate embarrassed themselves in high school by covering a Queens of the Stone Age song
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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 Oasis
Becky is annoyed with Jack
The unknown siblings of celebrities, and child stars who were thrust into the spotlight
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Quentin Tarantino refuses to acknowledge Toy Story 4
Directors who made both R-rated films and kids movies
Living in downtown Boston versus living in the sticks
Playing Star Wars Outlaws in early access on PS5? Prepare to delete your progress
Jack and Becky debate about the future of podcasting versus commercial radio, with Mike acting as mediator
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The 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: Romulus
It'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 race
How did couch fucking become associated with J.D. Vance?
Brain Worms McGillicuddy is dropping out of the race
J.D. Vance tries - and fails - to order food at a donut shop
There's a special place in hell for anyone who makes fun of Gus Walz
Lionsgate pulls the trailer for Megalopolis because it has fake quotes from film critics
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Remembering Rachael Lillis - Misty and Jesse from the Pokémon series, among other anime
Anime fans David and Zach are snobs for subtitles
The Borderlands film is expectedly awful
Numbering conventions in the Final Fantasy series make no sense
Was Jack spoiled by playing through The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Nintendo 3DS?
Experiences with RPG Maker
Jack reviews the Anbernic RG28XX, a nifty handheld emulator
It's been 10 years since P.T. came and went
The Biden administration wants to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
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In the follow up to the 616th episode of this podcast, Ed Oliveira shares his own stories and memories of co-hosting The Sandbox morning show on 101.7 WFNX in Boston.
Jack believes out-of-market radio hosts should be genuine with regard to their city of broadcast.
Is Rogue One better than The Empire Strikes Back?
blink-182 concerts take precedence over recording episodes of Hardly Focused.
A writer for The Daily Illini had a horrible time watching blink-182 headline Lollapalooza.
Having produced and hosted shows in the genre, Ed shares his thoughts on political talk radio.
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Mike's wife is heavily invested in the Paris Olympics, while Mike cheats at Rubik's Cubes
Beloved Boston concert venue Great Scott is finally reopening in a new location!
DJ Barbara Butch faces backlash over her "Last Supper"-like presentation during the Olympics' opening ceremony
The Cult of the Home Alone 2 actor are upset with Green Day for doing Green Day things
The 1975 are sued by organizers of Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival following last year's same-sex kiss debacle
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - but is this really a good thing?
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Jack and Becky saw blink-182 at Fenway Park in Boston
Twisters, the sequel to Twister, is well-worth the 28-year wait
In true Hardly Focused fashion, a discussion pivots from Becky's tooth extraction pivots to the band Nine Days
Following their bug that took down Windows computers all over the world, CrowdStrike offers impacted customers a whole $10 gift card
Thomas Matthew Crooks took to Google in the days leading up to his attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Emma's Pub & Pizza - a South Shore staple with the worst commercial ever
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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.
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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 guy fail miserably at robbing a salon
Blue Sky versus Threads - The new social media takeover
Target is a trove of nostalgia, where one can find the game Crossfire, Pogs, and lots of Pokemon cards
Nate is afraid to order Blizzards from Dairy Queen
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Baseball is a boring sport, unless it's witnessed in person
Inferior film sequels, such as Independence Day 2
Are they fireworks, or gunshots?
Capulet Fest, Connecticut's own music festival disaster
Hailey Welch, the "Hawk Tuah" girl, finally speaks!
Darius Rucker thinks Morgan Wallen should be forgiven for his lapse(s) in judgement
Most new video games just aren't fun
Zach doesn't understand Funko Pops
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It's Mike's birthday, and Becky's half-birthday - Jack forgot one of them
Fragrance sensitivities
The Home Alone house is selling for $5 million
A fleet of Cybertrucks are defaced with a message for Elon Musk
Jack and Becky learn a lot about the Jonestown massacre
Dave Grohl versus Taylor Swift - a legitimate feud?
Becky previews her podcast about the Karen Read trial in Massachusetts
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Nate is getting married - very soon!
New England has ruined the perception of just how big other U.S. states are
The June Nintendo Direct is here, and lots of exciting games were shown off
Things that exist that shouldn't - barf bag collectors
Justin Timberlake is arrested for driving while sloshed
Is it weird to get autographs from and photos with celebrities?
Louisiana public schools have to display the Ten Commandments, per governor
Jack versus cult members
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Acc is a fan of the new musical movement known as "hip-hop"
Jack relapsed and is once again addicted to Crazy Taxi
Acc and Jack list their top picks from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024
The new Call of Duty game requires a persistent internet connection, even for the single-player campaign
The former host of The Apprentice declares Taylor Swift to be "unusually beautiful"
Texas libraries can once again carry books about butts and farts
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Couples' therapy, starring Jack and Becky!
Having needed to replace 2 recently, Becky has learned a lot about home appliances
On a hot summer's day, the Sears air conditioning commercial comes to mind
Michigan man has a court hearing about his suspended driver's license, into which he joins virtually - while driving
Coming soon! Hardly Focused dissects the Karen Read trial
Fiona Harvey - the real life "Martha" from Baby Reindeer - stalked a British lawyer, adding another victim to her list
Halsey announces a new song, new album, and new illnesses
Becky finally watched Twister, and now understands references
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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 topping suggestions at Trevor
Trevor is a massive fan of The Legend of Zelda. Which game is his favorite?
Find Trevor on YouTube and at https://www.cookshowtrevor.com!
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Remembering Steve Albini, a man arguably responsible for some of the greatest alternative music of the past 30+ years
The ever-present controversies surrounding music streaming services
Fiona Harvey - the purported basis for Martha on Baby Reindeer - stalked the UK Labour Party leader, leaving all of her hallmarks along the way
McDonald's introduces a new McFlurry that tastes just like your grandma
Young Jack learned the hard way about the difference between "soda" and "pop"
The man once known as "America's Mayor" is now selling his own "Rudy Coffee"
Nate bombed heavily at an open mic, in front of his own doctor
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Be 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 1
What'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 games
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Rich Shertenlieb to host mornings on WZLX in Boston
Panera Bread takes Charged Lemonade off their menu
Microsoft shut down a lot of game studios this past week
The saga of Helldivers 2, a controversial decision, and incredible fan backlash
Nintendo will announce the Switch successor within the next year
Warhammer is about to get expensive in select European countries
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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, featuring Ann Wilson and Coleman Williams
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Rrurrrhurrrhurrr that dude with the laughs is a pity
You guys are twats how can you laugh so hard that someone was inspired by Tom DeLonge like he’s some kind of joke.. have you sold any music? No? Have you played any sold out arenas? Loser..