What is Hardly Focused?

Hardly Focused is a podcast recorded outside of Boston, Massachusetts. New episodes are released weekly, usually.

Installments of Hardly Focused feature commentary on news, politics, sports, and pop culture – with off-topic tangents aplenty!

This podcast contains explicit content. Anything you hear should not be taken seriously. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts of this podcast are their own.

What is a podcast?

Merriam-Webster defines a podcast as “a program (as of music or talk) made available in digital format for automatic download over the Internet.”

Some podcasts may charge for premium subscriptions, but Hardly Focused is free to enjoy!

Where can I listen to Hardly Focused?

Hardly Focused is available on “all” of the podcast apps, including:

Full episodes, segments, and more are available to watch on the Hardly Focused channel on YouTube. Subscribe today!

To get you up to speed, here is a brief history of Hardly Focused:

  • From 2009 until 2020, this podcast was known as “Talk Radio Meltdown.” The podcast was rechristened “Hardly Focused” as of Episode 451.
  • The first episode of Talk Radio Meltdown was recorded on April 1, 2009 with Jack Gill, Chris Froment, Katie Crepeau, and Dave Wooten.
  • Episodes of this podcast have been recorded in mom’s basement, a bedroom, two living rooms, and now Jack’s home studio.
  • This podcast has been featured on numerous podcast networks and internet radio stations, including Edge FM, More Like Radio, and the Bubba Radio Network. An FCC-friendly version of the show aired on WBOS 92.9 FM HD2 “RadioYou Boston,” from 2009-2011.
  • Before Hardly Focused and Talk Radio Meltdown, Jack co-hosted “The Acc and Jack Show” with Chris Acciardi and Zach Ward, from 2006 until 2008. Thanks to both the pandemic and the wonders of modern technology, The Acc and Jack Show re-launched in 2020!
  • Almost everyone on the show has known each other since high school or earlier.
  • Jack and Mike worked together for several years at the legendary 107.3 WAAF in Boston.

Thanks for listening!