Episodes 166
Avg. Duration 1h 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.2 (5)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
59%
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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

724: Tonight, Tonight, Tonight, pt. I

Apr 02, 2026 1h 30m

It's the 17th anniversary of this podcast - six under the banner "Hardly Focused" - and there's no better way to celebrate than with a guest co-host! Actor and voice-over artist Fard Muhammad joins…

723: Exfiltrate

Mar 26, 2026 1h 37m

Marathon is the newest game from Bungie, the studio behind the legendary franchises Halo and Destiny. A follow-up to the mid-90s series of the same name, Marathon is an extraction shooter, in the…

722: It's in the Water

Mar 19, 2026 1h 52m

Why is Florida the way that it is? Is it because of the sulfur in the water? Jack and Nate wonder where it all went wrong in the Sunshine State, while Jack reviews his experience at Super Nintendo…

721: I Love This Product

Mar 05, 2026 1h 29m

Was Highguard - the live-service shooter from Wildlight Entertainment - set up to fail? Lukewarm reception to its announcement trailer and eventual release have gamers comparing Highguard to Concord,…

720: Living in a Box

Feb 21, 2026 1h 24m

What are the best state capitals to live in? Which ones are the worst? How many of New England's made WalletHub's list? These are the important questions that nobody asked, but that Jack answers…

719: Watch Out! You're Gonna Crash! Aahh!

Feb 10, 2026 1h 20m

Poor Lindsey Vonn. First, she ruptures her ACL; then, she crashes during a downhill ski run at the Olympics and suffers a gruesome leg injury. To top it off, Lindsey's own father gives her the "dad…

718: Americano Idiota

Feb 05, 2026 1h 17m

The Super Bowl is almost here, and the New England Patriots are in it for the first time since 2018! Of course, nothing is without controversy these days, for not everyone is on board with Bad Bunny…

717: Getting Killed

Jan 29, 2026 1h 16m

Who would have thought a documentary about Melania Trump would under-perform at the box office? Oh, that's right - everybody. Acc and Jack dive into this new Brett Ratner-directed documentary, which…

716: Keep Me Young, pt. I

Jan 22, 2026 1h 25m

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…

715: Real Talk

Jan 16, 2026 1h 12m

In the first installment of Hardly Focused for 2026, Jack and Zach are none too pleased about artificial intelligence. For that matter, neither is musician Mark Tremonti, who believes AI-generated…

714: I Don't Even Know What Time It Is!

Dec 27, 2025 1h 31m

Good news: Kids in New York City public schools are benefitting from a system-wide ban on cell phone! They're socializing, and there is a noticeable improvement in focus. Bad news: Without their…

713: Meatheads

Dec 20, 2025 1h 13m

It's a 1-2-3 punch of bad news in this installment of Hardly Focused. Jack and Mike discuss the mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, the mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, and the…

712: Dog Problems

Dec 12, 2025 1h 34m

The mental unraveling of a canine co-host accents this largely video game-related installment of Hardly Focused! Jack and Nate express bewilderment at both Metroid Prime 4's heavily anticipated…

711: Cranberry Sauce Tastes Better Out of the Can

Nov 27, 2025 1h 12m

It's a Thanksgiving-kind of installment of Hardly Focused! Jack and Mike discuss the science of planning for the holidays, and revisit a classic Turkey Day freakout. Also, what's the best and worst…

710: Riot for Nothing

Nov 20, 2025 1h 19m

It's finally happening - the "Epstein files" are one step closer to being released. Shortly before this episode was recorded, both the U.S. House and Senate voted to pass the bill that will make…

709: Deeds for Eddie McDowd

Nov 14, 2025 1h 47m

There's a reason why this podcast is called "Hardly Focused," and this episode exemplifies it! Jack, Nate, and Zach are all over the place, discussing everything from medical ailments to…

708: You Don't Mess With the Zohran

Nov 06, 2025 1h 27m

Rockstar Games is known for its secrecy, so it's a big surprise when news drops about unconfirmed projects. Co-founder Dan Houser reveals to IGN the existence of cancelled single-player DLC for Grand…

707: Sleeping Patterns

Oct 30, 2025 1h 22m

The former reality television host who is now in control of the United States has declared an end to the "console wars." Not only was artificial intelligence used in this announcement, but GameStop -…

706: Doesn't Afraid of Anything

Oct 26, 2025 1h 20m

Gamers are losing their collective minds over the announcement - Halo is coming to PlayStation! After 20+ years on Xbox and PC, the Halo franchise is joining Sony's platform with the release of…

(From the Vault) 685: Generationally Speaking

Oct 16, 2025 1h 41m

From May 02, 2025: Jack saves the worst news for last in this episode featuring tech journalist Florence Ion. Microsoft is increasing the price of its entire Xbox line, including its consoles and…

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