Hardly Focused

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 the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis celebrates its 35th anniversary! Delightfully awful music, and awfully delightful music. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 formally call a podcast with video? Jack once again injures his right hand. The America 250 concert is everything the Great American State Fair isn't. Louis CK has a new Netflix special, and it's going to do just fine. Remembering Daveigh Chase, whom everyone forgot voices Lilo in Lilo and Stitch. That insane video of the bungee jumper in Brazil who wasn't attached to anything. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 experience with black cupcake frosting. The Bricks and Minifigs saga continues, with a potential end in sight! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To what lengths should one go to recover their incredibly expensive LEGO collection? Jack and Nicole dive head-first into the Bricks and Minifigs saga. While more information has come out since their discussion, there's a lot to unpack - theft, arrests, lawsuits, and a hilarious response from Patreon's CEO. Also, Jack and Nicole discuss the catastrophe that is Great American State Fair. As of recording, the event is down to just two artists performing... maybe three. All told, Milli Vanilli really doesn't need any more bad press at this stage. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For worse or for worse, the artificial intelligence takeover continues! Jack and Nate discuss a company that's experimenting with AI-powered radio stations, complete with digital on-air presenters. Nobody can make a horrific natural disaster sound jubilant like a computerized DJ! Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Sick man Jack recaps this podcast's recent surge in social media video views! Nate discusses "Dead Dad Jokes," a successful night of gallows humor presented by friend-of-the-show Hailey Jones. The post-mortem of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a sad day in America, as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches the end of the world. Jack shares for Mike and Becky his thoughts about the program and franchise, as well as its penultimate episode. Becky and Jack also recap their visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater last year to attend a taping of show. Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: "Homerpalooza" - arguably one of the greatest episodes of The Simpsons - celebrates its 30th anniversary. Destiny 2 will receive its final content update in June. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to Hardly Focused! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Nintendo-heavy installment of Hardly Focused! In one corner, Becky is deep into collecting Pokémon cards, while learning from Jack the ins and outs of the franchise. In the other corner, Nate and Jack are cautiously optimistic about the newly-announced Star Fox game on Switch 2. How many times can a single game be reimagined? Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Nate is indulging in Firecracker Pop Oreos, the filling of which resembles toothpaste. Where can one find better peanuts - Fenway Park, or Texas Roadhouse? (Dead) Dad Jokes, a free show happening at the Hotel Vernon in Worcester, MA on Sunday, May 17. Nate is opening! Strike Force Five will reunite on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices