In this segment, Jack and Mike discuss the retirement of Boston radio host Matt Siegel, who hosted morning drive on Kiss 108 for over 40 years.

Depp v. Heard, or Who Pooped the Bed?

Jack and Mike discuss the trial between actors and former lovers, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Someone pooped the bed, and we the people will find out who! Mike and Jack also wonder who emerges from this trial as the victor.

Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Casually Spends $44B

Kicking off this segment, Jack notes that it’s the anniversary of Opie and Anthony’s somewhat-brief return to FM radio in 2006, replacing the even shorter run of The David Lee Roth Show.

Elsehwere, Jack and Mike talk about the purchase of Twitter by famed rich person Elon Musk. Jack features quotes from musicians speaking out (or against) Musk’s purchase. Meanwhile, Mike lists all of the things Mush could have put his $44 billion towards instead.

The Wrap-Up

Wrapping up this episode, Jack is excited to tell Mike how he attended two live events in a row and didn’t catch COVID-19. Jack is also excited about the collaboration between Hayley Williams and Billie Eilish at Coachella.

Jack and Mike discuss the trial between actors and former lovers, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Someone pooped the bed, and we the people will find out who! Mike and Jack also wonder who emerges from this trial as the victor.

Kicking off this segment, Jack notes that it’s the anniversary of Opie and Anthony’s somewhat-brief return to FM radio in 2006, replacing the even shorter run of The David Lee Roth Show.

Elsehwere, Jack and Mike talk about the purchase of Twitter by famed rich person Elon Musk. Jack features quotes from musicians speaking out (or against) Musk’s purchase. Meanwhile, Mike lists all of the things Mush could have put his $44 billion towards instead.

Travel Well, Gilbert Gottfried

Jack Gill and Mike Tarara present this installment of Hardly Focused, mourning the loss of yet another comedian. Gilbert Gottfried has exited this mortal coil, leaving behind a (potentially fake) raspy voice and a history of “too soon” jokes.

From the Ashes of Soundgarden Rise 3rd Secret

In this segment, Jack introduces Mike to 3rd Secret, a supergroup featuring members of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Void, and Giants in the Trees. Jack and Mike wonder if some of 3rd Secret’s music was intended for the new Soundgarden album we never got. On a related note, Jack features for Mike the fantastic Record Store Day collaboration between Soundgarden and Brandi Carlile.

The Wrap-Up

Wrapping up this episode, Jack and Mike discuss Frank James, the perpetrator in a subway shooting in New York City. Jack features “clean” audio from James’ now-deleted YouTube channel, where he showcased for the world his extreme mental illness. At least The Kid From Brooklyn never killed anyone!

Jack Gill and Mike Tarara present this installment of Hardly Focused, mourning the loss of yet another comedian. Gilbert Gottfried has exited this mortal coil, leaving behind a (potentially fake) raspy voice and a history of “too soon” jokes.

In this segment, Jack introduces Mike to 3rd Secret, a supergroup featuring members of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Void, and Giants in the Trees. Jack and Mike wonder if some of 3rd Secret’s music was intended for the new Soundgarden album we never got. On a related note, Jack features for Mike the fantastic Record Store Day collaboration between Soundgarden and Brandi Carlile.

Welcome to a “niche” installment of Hardly Focused! Jack Gill and Nate Fillers come prepared with an array of topics for discussion… only to throw them out the window! Discussed in this episode:

See you Space Cowboy…

Jack, Mike, and Nate discuss the sudden and tragic loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The group questions if Foo Fighters will continue on without Taylor, or disband a la Led Zeppelin. Also questioned – If Dave Grohl continued the band under a new name, would they achieve the same degree of fame based on name recognition?

In this segment, Jack, Mike, and Nate discuss “the slap heard ’round the world” at the 94th Academy Awards, where Will Smith publicly reacted to a joke uttered by presenter Chris Rock. A comedian himself, Nate has a lot of thoughts on how jokes and actions can affect one’s career.