Hardly Focused

All eyes in Massachusetts are on the Lindsay Clancy trial. Acc and Jack discuss the background of the case, and the possible outcomes. Lindsay's not the only psychosis-sufferer in the news, as Perez Hilton's horrifying TikTok livestream defines a clear line of desensitization.

Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show:

The William Gibson version of Alien 3 reigns supreme.

The new season of King of the Hill is a masterpiece.

Cyclists in Boston get road rage quite easily.

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Remember Myspace? Jack and Zach reminisce about the good ol' days of 2005, when customizing a Myspace profile provided invaluable skills in coding web pages. Myspace is apparently being revived, again - and if this attempt doesn't work, the current owners will just try again.

Also discussed in this episode:

Jack is losing sleep thanks to Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Jared Leto is accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women - again.

Living in the Land of the Lost!

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Seattle radio legend BJ Shea joins Jack and Zach in this installment of Hardly Focused! BJ discusses his career in radio, including his monumental run in morning drive on KISW and later succeeding Danny Bonaduce(!) across the street at KZOK. Jack, Zach, and BJ also dive into geekdom, with BJ being a MASSIVE tabletop gamer!

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Much to Zach's chagrin but Jack's delightful, this installment of Hardly Focused stinks! Literally. People are panicking over the "diarrhea parasite," and it seems that Taco Bell's lettuce is to blame. Take Dr. Drew's advice, and don't worry about it!

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From January 22, 2026: Blake Jennings from the podcast Keep Me Young joins Jack and Zach for this installment of Hardly Focused! From video games to music to theater, there are laughs and non-sequiturs aplenty. It's safe to say Blake adapts to the Hardly Focused insanity with the greatest of ease!

Discussed during this episode of Hardly Focused:

Jack and Zach learn about Blake's background and beginnings in content creation, from long-form YouTube content to podcasting.

Blake shares his favorite video games, and what he considers to be the "worst."

Chappell Roan is a queen, and Jack shares his story about seeing her perform with Heart's Nancy Wilson.

Breaking news during this episode: ⁠Kenan and Kel are releasing a new movie together!⁠

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In this episode of Hardly Focused, Jack, Mike, and Nate pour one out for physical media. Beginning in 2028, Sony is going digital-only, and will no longer release new PlayStation games on disc. Of course, the internet is up-in-arms over the news, with pitchforks out and pirate hats on.

Also discussed:

Tim Heidecker hosts his first episode of InfoWars, and does a great Alex Jones impression.

Noah Kahan politely asks that you do not shit yourself at one of his shows.

Music news, featuring Angine de Poitrine, the Mars Volta, and Hayley Williams!

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The 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.

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An 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.

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With 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!

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To 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.

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