Hardly Focused

It's a Thanksgiving-kind of installment of Hardly Focused! Jack and Mike discuss the science of planning for the holidays, and revisit a classic Turkey Day freakout. Also, what's the best and worst food to serve on Thanksgiving? Discussed elsewhere in this episode: A poor soul from Medford, MA has nearly 400 gallons of heating oil spilled in his basement, because the energy company went to the wro...

It'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 Bu...

There's a reason why this podcast is called "Hardly Focused," and this episode exemplifies it! Jack, Nate, and Zach are all over the place, discussing everything from medical ailments to Nickelodeon's finest live-action shows from the late 1990s. Remember - do good, else you'll be turned into a dog and taken in by the kid you bullied in school! Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Vin...

Rockstar Games is known for its secrecy, so it's a big surprise when news drops about unconfirmed projects. Co-founder Dan Houser reveals to IGN the existence of cancelled single-player DLC for Grand Theft Auto 5. Jack and Mike talk about what could have been, and what made the previous game's DLC so great. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Another day, another plane crash; this ti...

The former reality television host who is now in control of the United States has declared an end to the "console wars." Not only was artificial intelligence used in this announcement, but GameStop - desperate to maintain relevancy in 2025 - jumped in on the bit. Jack and Zach question this, and pretty much everything else that's gone sideways over the past year. Also discussed in this episode of...

Gamers 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 S...

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

In a move the music world did not see coming, Canadian music legends RUSH are touring again! German-born musician Anika Nilles will be honoring the late Neil Peart, drumming alongside Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson. Jack schools Mike on Nilles' background, Rush's touring plans, and Peart's lyrical contributions to the band. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Jack and Becky attend a tapi...

Acc and Jack discuss content creator Brittney Rae Carrera's big cameo on the premier of Hulu's Chad Powers. There's one problem with it, though; Carrera learns - as she's watching the show - that she's been replaced by the "Hawk Tuah" girl. Was this just a really elaborate sketch, or a stroke of bad luck? Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: In a meeting that could have been an...

Ol' Bone Spurs is at it again! First he tries to get Jimmy Kimmel thrown off ABC, and now he's having trouble with... well, everything else. Speaking, escalators, existing in general - the man is a mess! Jack and Nate poke fun at the latest escapades involving our nation's "leader." Also discussed in this installment of Hardly Focused: Jimmy Kimmel has a lot to say, as 80% of the country welcomes...

Remember LimeWire? It's back, in NFT-form! More importantly, it's now the proud owner of the Fyre brand, which convicted fraudster Billy McFarland recently put on the auction block for chump change. Jack, Zach, and Becky discuss this oddball pairing, while reminiscing about the days of the "old internet." Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: In-n-Out Burger features the "home run" for...

Jack 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 distre...

It's the 700th episode of this podcast! Jack is joined in-studio by Zach, and Molly joins through a series of tubes from smoggy California. Lots of topics are discussed in this packed installment of Hardly Focused, with Jack running through a list of the biggest things that have happened over the past one hundred episodes. Also covered: The Oasis reunion has made it to the United States, and Jack...

Acc and Jack discuss a nightmarish, shockingly common scenario. A woman posts to reddit that she left her boyfriend, because he refused to wipe himself after using the bathroom. The boyfriend did not take kindly to her refusal to accept his unhygienic ways. With no pun intended, who stinks here? Elsewhere in this installment of The Acc and Jack Show: A naked guy - allergic to his own sweat - is un...

A study from AI firm Kalon determines the top 10 states in the country that are most addicted to pornography. Jack and Becky go through the list, and cover the additional 10 that are least addicted. Spoilers - the commonwealth of Massachusetts is on neither! Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Remember Planet Lunch, and Ploids? The latter is not a venereal disease. Arcades are a scam...

Actress Sydney Sweeney has teamed up with clothier American Eagle to advertise their line of jeans. In the year 2025, people will get upset over anything, and to the surprise of nobody this new campaign is no exception. To the surprise of Becky, however, is Mike and Jack's agreement that Sydney Sweeney isn't the ultimate, jaw-dropping smoke show that everybody else makes her out to be. Do you agre...

The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, has left this mortal coil at 76 years old. Jack and Nate discuss Ozzy's legacy, and his final performance at the Back to the Beginning event just weeks before his death. Also discussed in this episode: The fourth Matrix film was meta Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner CBS and Paramount cancel The Late Show, and Stephen Colbert is going scorched earth in respons...

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

Jack 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 hi...

It hasn't even been two weeks since the verdict was handed down, and the Karen Read trial is already getting the Hollywood film treatment. Jack and Mike wonder who will play the titular role, and who will round out the cast of characters. Also discussed in this episode: Threads is getting direct messages, much to the chagrin of everyone. Upcoming potential blockbusters Jurassic World Rebirth and T...

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

The ⁠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 J...

In this episode's first segment, Jack discusses the tragic passing of actor Jonathan Joss. Known for his roles on King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, Joss was the victim of a hate crime at the hands of a neighbor. Jack goes over the sequence of events leading up to Joss' death, and subsequent statements from Joss' husband, neighbor eyewitnesses, and the gunman himself. READ MORE: 'King of t...

Poor 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...

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