# Hardly Focused 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [740: Cartel Ghouls](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-740) _2026-08-14_ Break out the tinfoil hats! Jack and Mike talk about the next entry in the Elder Scrolls series, for clues have been given about its subtitle and/or location. This is what happens when a game gets announced a decade too early! Also discussed in this installment of Hardly Focused: Grand Theft Auto VI will be shown off in detail in a Netflix presentation. The upcoming season of the Fallout show may… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP5061989589.mp3) ## [739: One Helluva Toe Stubbing](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-739) _2026-08-07_ All eyes in Massachusetts are on the Lindsay Clancy trial. Acc and Jack discuss the background of the case, and the possible outcomes. Lindsay's not the only psychosis-sufferer in the news, as Perez Hilton's horrifying TikTok livestream defines a clear line of desensitization. Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: The William Gibson version of Alien 3 reigns supreme. The new… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP9752661939.mp3) ## [738: Top 8](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-738) _2026-07-31_ Remember Myspace? Jack and Zach reminisce about the good ol' days of 2005, when customizing a Myspace profile provided invaluable skills in coding web pages. Myspace is apparently being revived, again - and if this attempt doesn't work, the current owners will just try again. Also discussed in this episode: Jack is losing sleep thanks to Halo: Campaign Evolved. Jared Leto is accused of sexual… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP1684547850.mp3) ## [737: BJ Shea is a Geek](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-737) _2026-07-24_ Seattle radio legend BJ Shea joins Jack and Zach in this installment of Hardly Focused! BJ discusses his career in radio, including his monumental run in morning drive on KISW and later succeeding Danny Bonaduce(!) across the street at KZOK. Jack, Zach, and BJ also dive into geekdom, with BJ being a MASSIVE tabletop gamer! Follow BJ Shea on Facebook and Instagram! Follow Hardly Focused!… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP4965012601.mp3) ## [736: Gas Leak](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-736) _2026-07-17_ Much to Zach's chagrin but Jack's delightful, this installment of Hardly Focused stinks! Literally. People are panicking over the "diarrhea parasite," and it seems that Taco Bell's lettuce is to blame. Take Dr. Drew's advice, and don't worry about it! Also discussed in this episode: Canada is on fire, and it's turning Boston's skies yellow. Jack prefers gaming in 4K quality mode over 60 FPS… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP7006531890.mp3) ## [(From the Vault) 716: Keep Me Young, pt. I](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-716) _2026-07-09_ From January 22, 2026: 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 to say Blake adapts to the Hardly Focused insanity with the greatest of ease! Discussed during this episode of Hardly Focused: Jack and Zach learn about Blake's background and… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP4694035463.mp3) ## [735: 21st Century (Digital Boy)](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-735) _2026-07-03_ In this episode of Hardly Focused, Jack, Mike, and Nate pour one out for physical media. Beginning in 2028, Sony is going digital-only, and will no longer release new PlayStation games on disc. Of course, the internet is up-in-arms over the news, with pitchforks out and pirate hats on. Also discussed: Tim Heidecker hosts his first episode of InfoWars, and does a great Alex Jones impression. Noah… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP6760217189.mp3) ## [734: See You in Vice City](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-734) _2026-06-28_ The marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto VI is in full swing! Because it's 2026, it would be highly unusual if this was without controversy. Acc and Jack discuss everything related to GTA, from the franchise's history, to the unbelievable weight of expectation, to how the ever-increasing price of consoles may affect the game's launch. Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: Sonic… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP6791203224.mp3) ## [733: Epic](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-733) _2026-06-18_ An example of why this podcast is called "Hardly Focused" - a discussion about Faith No More reuniting turns into reminiscing about The Great Mighty Poo from the Nintendo 64 game Conker's Bad Fur Day. Jack and Nate try their best, but staying on-topic remains a regular struggle. Hey, at least Mike Patton and the boys are back together! Also in this installment of Hardly Focused: What does one… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP8342003303.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fl3kMkP9zlef) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [732: The Backlog Only Grows](https://hardlyfocused.com/episode-732) _2026-06-11_ With the various fests and showcases underway, Acc and Jack have a lot of gaming news to cover! Alien Isolation 2 exists, Cuphead is getting TWO sequels, and one of the best Zelda entries is getting a full-blown remake. Which game will excite Acc to finally use his Switch 2? Will Jack ever make a dent in his backlog? Also discussed in this episode of The Acc and Jack Show: Acc recounts a stinky… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/495/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP8697526548.mp3)