Hardly Focused

Singer 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 Ab...

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...

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 Elsewhe...

After 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 cancellatio...

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 UnitedHealthc...

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 Gl...

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 FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 s...

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! FOLLOW WOKE KAREN! https://linktr.ee/wokekaren FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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?...

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. Learn more about your a...

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 tra...

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 D...

Jack 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 Sabba...

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...

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...

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...

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 fr...

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 m...

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...

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 sugges...

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? Th...

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 FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe BUY MERCH! https://hardlyfocused.com/store BUY US COFFEE! https://hardlyfocused.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! FOLLOW HARDLY FOCUSED! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe BUY MERCH! https://hardlyfocused.com/store BUY US COFFEE! https://hardlyfocused.com/coffee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 L...