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  • 540, Part 2: Big John Fetterman, and Riot Fest 2022

    In this segment, Jack and Mike discuss:

    • John Fetterman, the frightening-looking mayor from Pennsylvania who won his state’s Democratic nomination for Senate.
    • The 2022 edition of Riot Fest in Chicago, where Jack will be seeing Nine Inch Nails, much to Mike’s chagrin.
      • 25 min
    • 539: Old Times, Pt. II

      Financial Advice with Pauly D

      Welcome to The Acc and Jack Show, featuring Chris Acciardi, Jack Gill, Zach Ward, and an in-studio appearance by Nate Fillers! This episode’s title references the 399th episode of this podcast (during it’s Talk Radio Meltdown era) when a previous “Acc and Jack” reunion happened. In this current episode, Jack notes that this specific group hasn’t recorded a podcast together in almost 14 years.

      There’s a lot to unpack in this episode, so here’s what the group discusses:

      • The Letterkenny spinoff “Shoresy” starts soon, and Acc doesn’t even know it exists
      • Jack reminds Acc, Zach, and Nate that everyone in this room has aged significantly since 2008
      • Jersey Shore pinhead Pauly D goes on Fox News to provide advice and insight on… inflation?

        • Musk-Owned Twitter, Cancel Culture, and Space-Flavored Soda

        In this segment of The Acc and Jack Show featuring Zach and Nate, the group talks about:

        • Coca-Cola Starlight, of which Nate samples
        • Cocaine connoisseur Mike Lindell’s 3-hour attempt at a Twitter comeback
        • The new Elon Musk era of Twitter, and what that means for banned celebrities
        • Cancel culture, with some deep insight from Nate, Acc, and Zack
        • Fred Savage gets cancelled, with the news breaking during this segment’s recording
          • 1 hr 43 min
        • 539, Part 1: Financial Advice with Pauly D

          Welcome to The Acc and Jack Show, featuring Chris Acciardi, Jack Gill, Zach Ward, and an in-studio appearance by Nate Fillers! This episode’s title references the 399th episode of this podcast (during it’s Talk Radio Meltdown era) when a previous “Acc and Jack” reunion happened. In this current episode, Jack notes that this specific group hasn’t recorded a podcast together in almost 14 years.

          There’s a lot to unpack in this episode, so here’s what the group discusses:

          • The Letterkenny spinoff “Shoresy” starts soon, and Acc doesn’t even know it exists
          • Jack reminds Acc, Zach, and Nate that everyone in this room has aged significantly since 2008
          • Jersey Shore pinhead Pauly D goes on Fox News to provide advice and insight on… inflation?
            • 43 min
          • 539, Part 2: Musk-Owned Twitter, Cancel Culture, and Space-Flavored Soda

            In this segment of The Acc and Jack Show featuring Zach and Nate, the group talks about:

            • Coca-Cola Starlight, of which Nate samples
            • Cocaine connoisseur Mike Lindell’s 3-hour attempt at a Twitter comeback
            • The new Elon Musk era of Twitter, and what that means for banned celebrities
            • Cancel culture, with some deep insight from Nate, Acc, and Zack
            • Fred Savage gets cancelled, with the news breaking during this segment’s recording
              • 1 hr
            • 538: Fight For Your Right

              The Warm-Up

              Jack Gill and Mike Tarara present this episode of Hardly Focused! Jack tells Mike about how he had to remove a snake from his basement.

              Fight For Your Right (to Abort)

              Mike and Jack discuss the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court, where the Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.

              Matt Siegel Retires From Kiss 108

              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.

              The Wrap-Up

              Wrapping up this episode, Mike and Jack talk about the late night television landscape. Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel both have COVID, while James Corden announces his exit.

              1 hr 52 min
            • 537: Dropped a Grumpy

              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.

              1 hr 31 min
            • 537, Part 2: 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.

              22 min

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            Since 2009, the hosts of Hardly Focused have relentlessly made fun of pop culture, current events, and each other. Join them every Thursday as they pick apart the news and struggle to stay on-topic.