The Warm-Up

Welcome to a new installment of Hardly Focused! Jack Gill, Mike Tarara, and Nate Fillers kick off this episode by discussing the 13th anniversary of this very podcast (and 2nd anniversary under the name “Hardly Focused.”) Nate also tells Jack and Mike about his encounter with up-and-coming comedian Glen “Big Baby” Davis, and how Davis’ performance almost didn’t happen.

Will Smith versus Chris Rock – Dissecting the “Slap ‘Heard Round the World”

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.

Remembering Taylor Hawkins

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?

The Wrap-Up

Wrapping up this episode of Hardly Focused, Jack features for Mike and Nate audio and video from Paul Rudd’s guest appearance on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. “Eric!”

The Warm-Up

Welcome to a new installment of Hardly Focused, featuring Acc, Jack, and Mike! Citing a desire to maintain what little mental health he has left, Jack has finally deactivated his Facebook account. Acc himself is happy to finally return to working in his office, sparking a discussion about how COVID is now just an “elephant in the room.”

Just Fart!

In this segment, Jack tells Acc and Mike of a Brazilian singer named Pocah. Having recently gone viral, Pocah was admitted to the hospital for holding in her own gas, feeling “ashamed” to let it out in front of her boyfriend. So sparks a long but comical discussion about flatulence, for it’s a scientific fact that farts are funny.

Is It “GIF” or “JIF?”

Jack announces in this segment to Acc and Mike the death of Stephen Wilhite, the creator of the GIF. Being the creator, Mr. Wilhite confirmed that it’s pronounced “jif,” though its pronunciation has been infamously debated. As it was a breeding ground for GIF images, Acc and Jack discuss “chan” boards like 4chan, which they feel has lost its relevancy over the years.

Wrapping up this episode, Jack features for Acc and Mike audio of an old woman singing Rob Zombie’s “Dragula” at a karaoke bar. This sparks a discussion about fun old ladies like Shirley Curry, known as the “Skyrim Grandma.” Listen for her voice in The Elder Scrolls VI, hopefully launching sometime in the next 20 years!

In this segment, Jack tells Acc and Mike of a Brazilian singer named Pocah. Having recently gone viral, Pocah was admitted to the hospital for holding in her own gas, feeling “ashamed” to let it out in front of her boyfriend. So sparks a long but comical discussion about flatulence, for it’s a scientific fact that farts are funny.

Jack announces in this segment to Acc and Mike the death of Stephen Wilhite, the creator of the GIF. Being the creator, Mr. Wilhite confirmed that it’s pronounced “jif,” though its pronunciation has been infamously debated. As it was a breeding ground for GIF images, Acc and Jack discuss “chan” boards like 4chan, which they feel has lost its relevancy over the years.

Wrapping up this episode, Jack features for Acc and Mike audio of an old woman singing Rob Zombie’s “Dragula” at a karaoke bar. This sparks a discussion about fun old ladies like Shirley Curry, known as the “Skyrim Grandma.” Listen for her voice in The Elder Scrolls VI, hopefully launching sometime in the next 20 years!

Welcome to The Acc and Jack Show, starring Zach Ward! Acc, Jack, and Zach talk at each other about:

The Warm-Up

Welcome to a new installment of Hardly Focused! Firing off this episode, Jack asks Nate about his recent open mic events. Mike and Jack also discuss the latest in sports news, including the delayed start to the 2022 MLB season.

Ukraine's President is a Badass

Jack, Mike, and Nate discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on the badass that is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The residents of Ukraine are just as resilient, with breweries manufacturing their own Molotov cocktails and folks casually moving live land mines out of harm’s way.

Also, for some reason, a discussion about the best chewing gum brands.

Staring Into a Tiger’s Soul

Kicking off this segment, Jack announces to Mike and Nate that the upcoming Futurama revival will include John DiMaggio. DiMaggio previously held out from joining the revival, instead requesting a pay increase for the entire voice cast.

Jack also features audio of a Massachusetts man who was arrested for breaking into a tiger enclosure at the Franklin Park Zoo. The visual component is great, with the man wielding a violin while he is interviewed by the local news.

Jack, Mike, and Nate discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a focus on the badass that is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The residents of Ukraine are just as resilient, with breweries manufacturing their own Molotov cocktails and folks casually moving live land mines out of harm’s way.

Also, for some reason, a discussion about the best chewing gum brands.

Kicking off this segment, Jack announces to Mike and Nate that the upcoming Futurama revival will include John DiMaggio. DiMaggio previously held out from joining the revival, instead requesting a pay increase for the entire voice cast.

Jack also features audio of a Massachusetts man who was arrested for breaking into a tiger enclosure at the Franklin Park Zoo. The visual component is great, with the man wielding a violin while he is interviewed by the local news.

The Warm-Up

Welcome to Hardly Focused, featuring Chris Acciardi, Jack Gill, and Mike Tarara! Kicking off this episode, Acc and Jack enlighten Mike on a Nickelodeon show from the 90s called “My Brother and Me.” The show was so good, it lasted a single season.

Tukka Rask Retires, and Bitcoin Fraudsters Get Busted

Mike and Jack break the news in this segment that Boston Bruins goalie Tukka Rask has retired. Jack also breaks the news of Bob Saget’s unfortunate cause of death. The group with Acc later discuss life after Betty White.

Elsewhere, a married couple were arrested for laundering billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin. The wife just so happens to be a rapper (and she shouldn’t be.) Acc, Jack, and Mike also attempt to figure out what exactly Bitcoin is, along with NFTs.

Grand Theft Auto 6, and Nintendo Direct

In this segment, Acc, Jack, and Mike talk at length about video games! Rockstar Games has finally confirmed development is underway for the next Grand Theft Auto installment, leading all to question in what decade it will release. Elsewhere, Acc is very excited about everything announced during the February 9 Nintendo Direct.

Mike and Jack break the news in this segment that Boston Bruins goalie Tukka Rask has retired. Jack also breaks the news of Bob Saget’s unfortunate cause of death. The group with Acc later discuss life after Betty White.

Elsewhere, a married couple were arrested for laundering billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin. The wife just so happens to be a rapper (and she shouldn’t be.) Acc, Jack, and Mike also attempt to figure out what exactly Bitcoin is, along with NFTs.