Hardly Focused

Mike and Jack discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is stepping down from his various public-facing medical roles. Jack reads quotes from the less-intelligent on Facebook decrying Fauci’s efforts during the recent pandemic. Mike, meanwhile, believes Fauci is hung like a horse and swimming in tang.

Foreplay

Mike Tarara and Jack Gill present the 551st installment of Hardly Focused! It’s been 100 episodes since this podcast was re-branded. Jack reflects on the topics discussed in the 451st episode, many of which were pandemic-oriented.

Elsewhere, Mike and Jack discuss Prey, the fantastic prequel to Predator. Mike points out that Prey features a dub entirely in Comanche! Jack also couldn’t sleep following the second-to-last episode of Better Call Saul.

Chris Sale is a Walking Disaster

Mike and Jack discuss sports! The Boston Red Sox absolutely stink, being in last place in the AL East as of writing. Moreover, star pitcher Chris Sale suffers yet another injury, taking him out for the remainder of the season.

Alex Jones and Ronald Thump versus the Consequences of Their Actions

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss Alex Jones’ defamation trial and the mishaps within, from his own legal team conspiring against him to sending “intimate” photos of his wife to Trump ally Roger Stone. Speaking of that maroon, Mike and Jack have fun going over the FBI raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Also having fun with the news is one-time Trump opponent Hilary Clinton.

Mike and Jack discuss sports! The Boston Red Sox absolutely stink, being in last place in the AL East as of writing. Moreover, star pitcher Chris Sale suffers yet another injury, taking him out for the remainder of the season.

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss Alex Jones’ defamation trial and the mishaps within, from his own legal team conspiring against him to sending “intimate” photos of his wife to Trump ally Roger Stone. Speaking of that maroon, Mike and Jack have fun going over the FBI raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Also having fun with the news is one-time Trump opponent Hilary Clinton.

Before segueing away from discussing video games, Nicole announces that Stray is her game of the year. This part of the episode contains spoilers about the end of Stray; be warned!

In wrapping up this long overdue reunion, Nicole and Jack discuss the frequency at which they attended concerts back in the day. Some of their best shows include Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, and Counting Crows. Nicole mentions that she can use her incredibly short stature to her advantage when it comes to getting close to the stage.

Welcome Back Nicole!

This is the 550th episode of this podcast, in its current incarnation known as “Hardly Focused.” For the first time since 2014, Jack Gill welcome back to the program Nicole Mossey. It feels more like 8 minutes have passed rather than 8 years.

Almost this entire segment is spent discussing the Fallout games that have been released in the duration since Nicole and Jack last met – Fallout 4, and Fallout 76. On a related note, subscribe to Nicole’s channel on Twitch! Find her at DoodKidHey!

RIP Olivia Newton-John, and More Fallout Talk

Shortly before this episode was recorded, actress Olivia Newton-John succumbed to breast cancer at 73 years old. Nicole and Jack discuss her passing, with Nicole unaware of just how long ONJ was ill. Jack notes that Newton-John was befuddled at one point by a disappearing ex-husband.

Elsewhere, Nicole and Jack further their discussion about the Fallout series. Nicole can’t believe Jack hasn’t played the Nuka-World DLC in Fallout 4. They also rank the almost-equally fantastic DLC in Fallout: New Vegas.

Stray is Nicole’s GOTY

Before segueing away from discussing video games, Nicole announces that Stray is her game of the year. This part of the episode contains spoilers about the end of Stray; be warned!

In wrapping up this long overdue reunion, Nicole and Jack discuss the frequency at which they attended concerts back in the day. Some of their best shows include Biffy Clyro, Arctic Monkeys, and Counting Crows. Nicole mentions that she can use her incredibly short stature to her advantage when it comes to getting close to the stage.

Shortly before this episode was recorded, actress Olivia Newton-John succumbed to breast cancer at 73 years old. Nicole and Jack discuss her passing, with Nicole unaware of just how long ONJ was ill. Jack notes that Newton-John was befuddled at one point by a disappearing ex-husband.

Elsewhere, Nicole and Jack further their discussion about the Fallout series. Nicole can’t believe Jack hasn’t played the Nuka-World DLC in Fallout 4. They also rank the almost-equally fantastic DLC in Fallout: New Vegas.

This is the 550th episode of this podcast, in its current incarnation known as “Hardly Focused.” For the first time since 2014, Jack Gill welcome back to the program Nicole Mossey. It feels more like 8 minutes have passed rather than 8 years.

Almost this entire segment is spent discussing the Fallout games that have been released in the duration since Nicole and Jack last met – Fallout 4, and Fallout 76. On a related note, subscribe to Nicole’s channel on Twitch! Find her at DoodKidHey!

Voice guy Aadam fronts two bands, Agador and Chase the Past, the latter of which has a show coming up at Ralph’s Diner outside in Worcester, Mass.! Aadam and Jack school Fro on the history of early-to-mid 2000s pop punk music, including how most bands of that era were interwoven. Jack also reminds Fro that one of the queens of the genre – Hayley Williams – is a Left 4 Dead fan.

Aadam, Fro, and Jack continue to discuss music, noting how the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games serve as a source of discovery. Fro and Aadam talk about the types of cover bands they would lead, while Jack and Aadam debate the makings of a good supergroup.