Hardly Focused

• Acc has a disdain for the amount of murder documentaries on Hulu, and the content within
• Ron Peri – a pastor, and one of five people appointed to oversee the Reedy Creek Improvement District in Florida – thinks water is turning men gay
• There’s a serious problem with homophobia and transphobia
• Jack claims to have mad skills at editing his own podcast, but has no skill at succinctly explaining what said podcast is about
• Florida senate member Blaise Ingoglia wants to eliminate the Democratic party from the state altogether

• Mike and Jack reminisce about Michael Shannon’s dramatic reading of the “Insane Delta Gamma Sorority Letter“
• Mike pretty much served on the jury for the Scranton Strangler
• Living in Massachusetts comes with knowing how to correctly pronounce the names of its towns and cities
• Mike Tarara versus organic foods
• Jack is one step closer – or rather, four months closer – to being a free man
• New England is getting hit with the same snow storm that slammed… Southern California?
• Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark scores an empty net goal from his OWN goal

• Mike and Jack remember actor Richard Belzer, best known as Sergeant John Munch on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Also discussed is the longevity of the Law and Order franchise, and Ice-T’s penchant for naming narcotic concoctions
• Minor spoiler warning: Jack and Mike recap the 6th episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, with Jack calling out the parallels between the show and the game
• In Texas, a superintendent is under fire after leaving his gun unattended in a school bathroom. The gun was later found by a 3rd grader. Mike and Jack discuss this story and review gun laws by state, with Mike offering input as the show’s resident father
• Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charge is downgraded, though he still faces jail time for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins
• Two of Hollywood’s most infamous actors are facing troubling diagnoses

• The word of this episode is “cromulent,” which is a real adjective that means “acceptable” or “adequate.”
• Acc and Jack recall their individual experiences back in high school with the works of Shakespeare
• Jack provides a spoiler-free review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, including Jack’s thoughts on MODOK and the direction in which the Marvel Cinematic Universe is headed
• The major train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is – according to Gizmodo – a “disaster of misinformation”
• After nearly 30 years, famed Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson is back with a new book

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• Fro recently went hiking and skiing, and in the process was introduced to the ravages of age
• Jack vows to read more books in 2023, while combating the beast known as Attention Deficit Disorder
• A restaurant in New Jersey has banned children under 10 from their dining room
• Fro and Jack learn they were both leash babies
• With Fro having introduced Jack to Rick and Morty, the pair discuss the downfall of the show’s creator, Justin Roiland
• Fro reviews Avatar 2
• CD Projekt Red, developer of The Witcher 3, used assets from a vagina mod in the game’s remaster, without permission from the mod’s creator
• Jack and Fro discuss their favorite survival video games including Rust, The Long Dark, and Valheim

• Mike is present after venturing to New York City to see SIX on Broadway with his wife. Jack has some… interesting ideas for how select scenes in the musical should be carried out.
• After determining that James Cameron is the most bankable director in Hollywood, Mike and Jack discuss the Avatar films along with the seemingly-never-ending 3D craze.
• Jack recaps for Mike the 2023 Grammy’s. Jack thinks ABBA’s Voyage should have won in any of the categories for which it was nominated.
• Sam Smith’s performance at the Grammy’s is condemned by conservatives for inciting a vaccine-fueled Satanic panic.
• The internet is upset because 33 Grammy awards apparently aren’t enough for Beyoncé.
• Comedian Randy Rainbow attempts to present a Grammy to the composer of the soundtrack to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok, only to end up doing his best impersonation of John Travolta.
• SPOILER WARNING: Mike and Jack discuss The Last of Us on HBO, particularly the emotionally devastating third episode of the series.

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• Acc is never prepared for the Grand Theft Auto pedestrian sound effects in the show’s opener
• Jack and Zach can’t get around clean-shaven Acc
• The Room is considered one of the worst films ever made, and Zach has never watched it
• Jack introduces Acc and Zach to Otaku Sekai, a local store in Auburn, Mass. for anime enthusiasts
• Acc, Jack, and Zach discuss at length their favorite anime, from classic to modern, and from obscure to mainstream
• Republican House representative George Santos is discussed at length, including his history of fabrication, and drag performances
• Mitch McConnell should join OnlyFans, says Jack
• When washed-up child actresses bounce back and have career revivals

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• Nate just figured out that he can group windows side-by-side on his desktop.
• What was the best level in Nintendo 64’s GoldenEye? Do kids even realize GoldenEye is based on a film?
• Jack and Nate realize there’s a generation of humans that were born after 9/11
• After the Great Plague, should we start taking warning signs seriously?
• Jack wonders if he should still play sound drops from All Gas, No Brakes and Channel 5 following the allegations against Andrew Callaghan
• Nate and Jack discuss the prospect continued support of canceled celebrities
• In the case of missing Boston-area woman Ana Walshe, husband and suspected murderer Brian Walshe has his incriminating Google searches read out loud in court
• The statue in Boston honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is receiving backlash, and reminds Jack of an infamous shock site
• Jack reviews the debut episode of The Last of Us on HBO

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• If ever he feels like he’s failing, Jack remembers that David Lee Roth once hosted a syndicated morning radio show for 4 months.
• Mike and Jack recap their holidays, with a significant reduction in décor this time around.
• Do you have a favorite show on Netflix? Chances are it will be canceled after 1 season, just like “1899” was and “That 90s Show” inevitably will be.
• Language-dubbed entertainment versus subtitled – which is better?
• “The Last of Us” series reviews are out, and they’re very positive.
• Mike remembers how emotionally impactful the trailers were for Dead Island and Halo 3.
• Is “Andor” the best installment in the Star Wars franchise?
• Mike and Jack discuss the troubling story out of Newport News, Virginia, where a 6-year-old shot their teacher. Should the parents be charged and held accountable?
• Boston Calling’s 2023 lineup is revealed, with Foo Fighters headlining!

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• Celebrating New Year’s Eve as a thirtysomething, where sleeping is the preferable choice
• The annual Three Stooges marathon on TV38 in Boston, or lack thereof
• New Year’s Eve on Nickelodeon in the 90s, which was better than anything CNN could conjure up
• CNN’s New Year’s broadcast, which completely missed the midnight ball drop
• The Damar Hamlin incident, including his recovery
• Video games, including Jack’s fancy-yet-unused gaming PC, The Witcher, the pros and cons of cloud saving, and the unnecessary annual sports games
• Kevin McCarthy, and his many attempts at becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives

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A note from an Olive Garden manager to their employees recently went viral, after the manager set insane restrictions on requesting time off. Jack and Mike discuss their own disdain for Olive Garden, with Jack reminiscing about “the picatta incident.” Nate also shares his own nightmare about ordering a margherita pizza. The group also discuss bad retail management in general, especially in the post-pandemic world.

No Elon, They Were Saying “Boo-Urns”

Sometimes billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at a recent Dave Chappelle performance, only to be booed by Chappelle’s audience. Nate and Mike discuss the incident, along with the impact of Elon’s recent, controversial tweets. Jack wonders if Elon is using his platform and status to simply troll everyone.

A note from an Olive Garden manager to their employees recently went viral, after the manager set insane restrictions on requesting time off. Jack and Mike discuss their own disdain for Olive Garden, with Jack reminiscing about “the picatta incident.” Nate also shares his own nightmare about ordering a margherita pizza. The group also discuss bad retail management in general, especially in the post-pandemic world.

Sometimes billionaire Elon Musk took the stage at a recent Dave Chappelle performance, only to be booed by Chappelle’s audience. Nate and Mike discuss the incident, along with the impact of Elon’s recent, controversial tweets. Jack wonders if Elon is using his platform and status to simply troll everyone.

Jack kicks off this segment by telling Nate and Aadam how he finally apologized to actor Zack Ward for addressing him as “Mr. Bonaduce” many years ago. Jack also provides a glowing review of A Christmas Story Christmas, featuring Ward returning as bully Scut Farkus. Meanwhile, Aadam talks about his favorite alcoholic beverages while lamenting the uniqueness of his name’s spelling.

Recapping Emo Night Worcester

Aadam and Jack discuss Emo Night Worcester – previously discussed during the 549th episode of this podcast – which featured Aadam’s band Chase the Past.

Wipe Down

Wrapping up this episode, Jack, Nate, and Aadam discuss things related to Moscow, including high-profile murder investigations and the band Closure in Moscow. Jack also presents a new installment of “How Fucking Dumb Are You,” covering the following news stories:

• Sonic the Hedgehog creator Yuji Naka is arrested in Japan for insider trading – again
• A Georgia man with active warrants is arrested after asking police on Facebook to arrest him
• Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer spouts alternative facts about D-Day

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Jack kicks off this segment by telling Nate and Aadam how he finally apologized to actor Zack Ward for addressing him as “Mr. Bonaduce” many years ago. Jack also provides a glowing review of A Christmas Story Christmas, featuring Ward returning as bully Scut Farkus. Meanwhile, Aadam talks about his favorite alcoholic beverages while lamenting the uniqueness of his name’s spelling.

Aadam and Jack discuss Emo Night Worcester – previously discussed during the 549th episode of this podcast – which featured Aadam’s band Chase the Past.

• Jack has been watching a lot of documentaries lately, including ones about cults and criminal polygamists
• Kanye West has a mental breakdown on Infowars, spewing antisemitic comments while wearing a gimp mask
• Russian dictator Vladimir Putin falls down the stairs and poops himself
• A woman sues Kraft Foods over the preparation time for Velveeta macaroni and cheese
• Jack believes that one of Acc’s favorite video games – Undertale – is merely an outlet for the creator’s fantastic music
• Acc weighs in on the allegations against Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler

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Welcome to a fresh installment of Hardly Focused, starring Mike Tarara and Jack Gill! Mike is the proud recipient of an additional tax refund, thanks to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Inexplicably receiving money in the mail reminds Jack of Peter Popoff’s Miracle Spring Water, the users of which claim to receive vast fortunes upon using/consuming said water.

Voldemort 2024

Well, it’s actually happening – Donald Trump is running for President in 2024. Mike would rather Trump run over Florida governor Ron DeSantis, finding DeSantis to be more calculated and malicious versus Trump. Jack and Mike also discuss the outcome of the Arizona governor’s race, as well as the Russian missile attack on Poland.

Morrissey Sucks

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss music, music, and more music. Included in the chat:

• Taylor Swift crashed Ticketmaster, with her tour tickets selling for upwards of $12,000
• Paramore literally says “fuck it” and adds Misery Business back into their setlist
• Jack’s favorite musician, Stephen Patrick Morrissey, quits his own concert 30 minutes into it
• Mike’s relative went to Woodstock ’99
• Foreigner announces a 2023 farewell tour

Well, it’s actually happening – Donald Trump is running for President in 2024. Mike would rather Trump run over Florida governor Ron DeSantis, finding DeSantis to be more calculated and malicious versus Trump. Jack and Mike also discuss the outcome of the Arizona governor’s race, as well as the Russian missile attack on Poland.

• Taylor Swift crashed Ticketmaster, with her tour tickets selling for upwards of $12,000
• Paramore literally says “fuck it” and adds Misery Business back into their setlist
• Jack’s favorite musician, Stephen Patrick Morrissey, quits his own concert 30 minutes into it
• Mike’s relative went to Woodstock ’99
• Foreigner announces a 2023 farewell tour

It’s an Acc-less edition of The Acc and Jack Show, with Zach Ward and Jack Gill manning the bridge. Zach and Jack discuss Woodstock ’99, neither of whom were old enough to enjoy it themselves. Zach also has mad respect for singer Mike Patton, and great disdain for Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis.

Twitter Takeover, the Break’s Over

In this segment, Jack talks with the polyamorous Zach about Sister Wives on TLC. Jack pokes fun at the melodramatic outbursts of the show’s male lead. Somehow this show has existed over the course of several years.

Zach and Jack also discuss Twitter under it’s new dictatorship of one Elon Musk. Among the things Musk is combating with his new company include working from home, and parody verified accounts. Jack thinks it’s all part of Musk’s plan to fully destroy Twitter from the inside out.

Amputate, Not Ampu-hate

Zach educates Jack at the beginning of this segment on how to properly clean a litter box. Having lived with cats for well over a year at this point, Jack is convinced he’s scooping cat shit wrong. Owning several felines himself, Zach knows a thing or two about the number two.

Elsewhere, Jack and Zach discuss the tale of a nurse from Wisconsin who amputated an elderly man’s frostbitten foot without consent. As a result, she faces charges of elder abuse. Knowing she isn’t qualified and thus makes her place of work liable for the damages, Jack thinks she’s in the right – and that it’s also really funny.

In this segment, Jack talks with the polyamorous Zach about Sister Wives on TLC. Jack pokes fun at the melodramatic outbursts of the show’s male lead. Somehow this show has existed over the course of several years.

Zach and Jack also discuss Twitter under it’s new dictatorship of one Elon Musk. Among the things Musk is combating with his new company include working from home, and parody verified accounts. Jack thinks it’s all part of Musk’s plan to fully destroy Twitter from the inside out.

Elsewhere, Jack and Zach discuss the tale of a nurse from Wisconsin who amputated an elderly man’s frostbitten foot without consent. As a result, she faces charges of elder abuse. Knowing she isn’t qualified and thus makes her place of work liable for the damages, Jack thinks she’s in the right – and that it’s also really funny.

• The importance of mental health days
• Children’s television, and how it appeals to the parental demographic
• Liquid Television’s finest output, Aeon Flux
• The return to the office, and the resulting plunge in productivity (who’da thunk?)
• Twitter; the “blue checkmark” controversy, and for how long Elon Musk will really be in charge
• Services and apps that Google has (in)famously killed
• The classic Fallout games, running on Android devices
• The Witcher on Netflix, and it’s new lead actor

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• The fall of the antisemitic rapper formerly known as Kanye West
• Trolls who posed as engineers laid off from Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover
• The shocking attack on Nancy Pelosi’s husband
• Presidential assassination attempts
• A 94-year-old Iranian man called “the world’s dirtiest man,” who died months after his first bath
• Acc’s favorite Radiohead song, and the time he recited it at a school poetry contest

• The upcoming Super Mario Bros. animated film, and how Chris Pratt just stinks these days
• As a franchise and universe, The Walking Dead needs to take a cue from its own name and die
• That “falling” feeling when asleep
• The passing of actor Robbie Coltrane, best known as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films
• The absurdity that is the Fantastic Beasts film franchise
• Manhattan congressional candidate Mike Itkis, who voluntarily filmed porn as part of his “sex positive approach” domestic policy
• Free vasectomies for folks in Missouri, in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s demise

Mike Tarara, Nate Fillers, and Jack Gill present this installment of Hardly Focused! Jack is very excited about Tom DeLonge rejoining blink-182, again. Check back in five years when Tom gets kicked out… again.

Feel Good Inc.

In the first segment of this episode, Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss:

• The passing of actress Angela Lansbury, best known for being on that show everyone’s grandmother watched
• Sonic Drive-In has its own hard seltzer, and according to Jack it’s quite cromulent
• Musa Turkmen, a living, breathing, wine-drinking meme from Turkey, visits the United States to attend his first Kansas City Chiefs game

How Fucking Dumb Are You?

It’s time for Mike Tarara’s favorite segment, “How Fucking Dumb Are You?” Jack gives the floor to Mike and Nate to respectively choose and discuss the following:

• A woman from Japan contacts police after a fake Russian astronaut scams her out of $30,000 USD, claiming the need for “landing fees”
• A Texas mother with an unfortunate surname warns parents about the hidden, satanic messages in Hocus Pocus 2

Wipe Down

While Mike recovers from many sneezing fits, Jack and Nate discuss the 2023 lineup of the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas. As of recording, the 2022 edition hasn’t even happened yet. Bold of the promoters to assume this year’s incarnation will go off without a hitch.

• A woman from Japan contacts police after a fake Russian astronaut scams her out of $30,000 USD, claiming the need for “landing fees”
• A Texas mother with an unfortunate surname warns parents about the hidden, satanic messages in Hocus Pocus 2

• The passing of actress Angela Lansbury, best known for being on that show everyone’s grandmother watched
• Sonic Drive-In has its own hard seltzer, and according to Jack it’s quite cromulent
• Musa Turkmen, a living, breathing, wine-drinking meme from Turkey, visits the United States to attend his first Kansas City Chiefs game

Mike and Jack discuss New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and his recent ankle injury. They also educate Zach on Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and his own recent tribulations. Elsewhere, Zach brings to the table a story of a school district assuring families that litter boxes will not be provided to students who identify as cats.

What’s Your Nuclear War Plan?

Stemming from an Ask Reddit thread, Mike, Zach, and Jack discuss their plans should a nuclear war break out between NATO and Russia. Mike and Jack also remind Zach that Chernobyl on HBO is a fantastic series and is a must-watch. (Spoilers, the nuclear plant explodes.)

Wipe Down

Wrapping up this episode, Jack tells Mike and Zach of the upcoming Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in Los Angeles. Also discussed is the new Deadpool film and it’s big casting announcement, and has-been Kevin Sorbo thinking he’s a funny guy.

Mike and Jack discuss New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and his recent ankle injury. They also educate Zach on Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka, and his own recent tribulations. Elsewhere, Zach brings to the table a story of a school district assuring families that litter boxes will not be provided to students who identify as cats.

Stemming from an Ask Reddit thread, Mike, Zach, and Jack discuss their plans should a nuclear war break out between NATO and Russia. Mike and Jack also remind Zach that Chernobyl on HBO is a fantastic series and is a must-watch. (Spoilers, the nuclear plant explodes.)

Welcome to a new installment of Hardly Focused, with Jack Gill, Mike Tarara, and Covid-free Nate Fillers! Nate is now a working man, learning the joys of the wedding industry. Jack also recaps his weekend spent in Chicago at Riot Fest.

Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks

Rockstar Games recently suffered a network intrusion, and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI was leaked and revealed. Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss the leak, and Rockstar’s response.

NyQuil and Chicken is a Bad Combination

A new/old TikTok trend suggests cooking chicken with NyQuil. Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss this, along with more pleasant-tasting medicines in general. Jack is also reminded of his disdain for 3 Doors Down and Nickelback.

Rockstar Games recently suffered a network intrusion, and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI was leaked and revealed. Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss the leak, and Rockstar’s response.

A new/old TikTok trend suggests cooking chicken with NyQuil. Mike, Nate, and Jack discuss this, along with more pleasant-tasting medicines in general. Jack is also reminded of his disdain for 3 Doors Down and Nickelback.

Welcome to The Acc and Jack Show, starring Zach Ward! Acc, Jack, and Zach spend this segment discussing the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Jack notes that UK punk musicians didn’t quite fancy the Queen, while Acc and Zach talk about what she meant to people outside of her realms.

Sega Dreamcast, 9/11, and Twins with Different Daddies

Jack kicks off this segment by announcing to Acc and Zach that it’s been 23 years since the Sega Dreamcast was launched in the United States (“9/9/99.”) Acc remembers when he and Jack were supposed to spend a weekend working on a big school project, but instead spent the entire time playing Dreamcast. Acc, Jack, and Zach also discuss game developer Telltale Games, and their fall from grace.

Elsewhere, Jack covers the following bizarre news bits for Acc and Zach:

• A restaurant in Virginia tried to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a 9/11-themed menu
• A Brazilian woman gives birth to twins fathered by two different men… on the same day

Welcome to The Acc and Jack Show, starring Zach Ward! Acc, Jack, and Zach spend this segment discussing the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Jack notes that UK punk musicians didn’t quite fancy the Queen, while Acc and Zach talk about what she meant to people outside of her realms.

Jack kicks off this segment by announcing to Acc and Zach that it’s been 23 years since the Sega Dreamcast was launched in the United States (“9/9/99.”) Acc remembers when he and Jack were supposed to spend a weekend working on a big school project, but instead spent the entire time playing Dreamcast. Acc, Jack, and Zach also discuss game developer Telltale Games, and their fall from grace.

Elsewhere, Jack covers the following bizarre news bits for Acc and Zach:

• A restaurant in Virginia tried to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a 9/11-themed menu
• A Brazilian woman gives birth to twins fathered by two different men… on the same day

Mike Tarara and Jack Gill present a fresh installment of Hardly Focused, with Mike multitasking as he sets up his fantasy football team. Jack is crushing energy drinks after 9PM so he can enjoy The Last of Us Part I, fully remade for PS5. Mike, meanwhile, is excited for Star Wars: Andor, while reminding Jack that Diego Luna is not, in fact, Pedro Pascal.

Perineum Sunning, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Skin Cancer

Mike and Jack briefly discuss the first of two tribute shows to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The London show will livestream on YouTube, but one will have to be awake early to enjoy it. Elsewhere, Mike and Jack discuss “perineum sunning,” or in layman’s terms – tanning the taint. TikTok is a scary place.

Jack’s Riot Fest Plans

Jack is going to Riot Fest in Chicago. He and Mike go over the day-to-day lineup, while Jack determines which bands he’s going to see. In somewhat related news with air travel, Jack features for Mike audio of a Southwest pilot requesting passengers stop sharing nudes via AirDrop.

Mike and Jack briefly discuss the first of two tribute shows to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The London show will livestream on YouTube, but one will have to be awake early to enjoy it. Elsewhere, Mike and Jack discuss “perineum sunning,” or in layman’s terms – tanning the taint. TikTok is a scary place.

Jack is going to Riot Fest in Chicago. He and Mike go over the day-to-day lineup, while Jack determines which bands he’s going to see. In somewhat related news with air travel, Jack features for Mike audio of a Southwest pilot requesting passengers stop sharing nudes via AirDrop.

• Staying up all night – an American past-time
• Encounters at the local Denny’s
• President Biden forgives a ton of student debt
• AI is taking over – and will eventually take over – the world

The Social Media Influencer Generation

In this segment, Nate and Jack try to talk about “Gen Z” and their desire to become and make fruitful livings as social media influencers. While attempting to stay on-topic, Jack derails by playing remixes of American Football’s “Never Meant,” along with some of Nate’s own musical mashups.

• Staying up all night – an American past-time
• Encounters at the local Denny’s
• President Biden forgives a ton of student debt
• AI is taking over – and will eventually take over – the world

In this segment, Nate and Jack try to talk about “Gen Z” and their desire to become and make fruitful livings as social media influencers. While attempting to stay on-topic, Jack derails by playing remixes of American Football’s “Never Meant,” along with some of Nate’s own musical mashups.

Welcome to a new installment of Hardly Focused, with Jack Gill and Mike Tarara, who’s fresh off a family vacation. Jumping right into things, Mike and Jack discuss the failed attempt at an After School Satan Club. This reminds Jack of the good old days of high school, where folks like Fro adorned all black and enjoyed the early works of My Chemical Romance.

Gary Abuse-y

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss actor Gary Busey, who shockingly continues to exist. Busey faces sexual assault charges after allegedly groping women at a convention. Jack and Mike also recollect some of Busey’s finest works, including Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and I’m With Busey.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to Step Down from NIAID

Mike and Jack discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is stepping down from his various public-facing medical roles. Jack reads quotes from the less-intelligent on Facebook decrying Fauci’s efforts during the recent pandemic. Mike, meanwhile, believes Fauci is hung like a horse and swimming in tang.

The Wrap-Up

Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee recently posted to his Instagram a photo of his male appendage. Jack features for Mike audio of Lee explaining to a crowd why he posted it. Lee also tries to get the crowd to follow suit, albeit unsuccessfully.

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss actor Gary Busey, who shockingly continues to exist. Busey faces sexual assault charges after allegedly groping women at a convention. Jack and Mike also recollect some of Busey’s finest works, including Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and I’m With Busey.

Mike and Jack discuss Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is stepping down from his various public-facing medical roles. Jack reads quotes from the less-intelligent on Facebook decrying Fauci’s efforts during the recent pandemic. Mike, meanwhile, believes Fauci is hung like a horse and swimming in tang.

Mike and Jack discuss sports! The Boston Red Sox absolutely stink, being in last place in the AL East as of writing. Moreover, star pitcher Chris Sale suffers yet another injury, taking him out for the remainder of the season.

Alex Jones and Ronald Thump versus the Consequences of Their Actions

In this segment, Mike and Jack discuss Alex Jones’ defamation trial and the mishaps within, from his own legal team conspiring against him to sending “intimate” photos of his wife to Trump ally Roger Stone. Speaking of that maroon, Mike and Jack have fun going over the FBI raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Also having fun with the news is one-time Trump opponent Hilary Clinton.

Mike and Jack discuss sports! The Boston Red Sox absolutely stink, being in last place in the AL East as of writing. Moreover, star pitcher Chris Sale suffers yet another injury, taking him out for the remainder of the season.