The Hardly Working Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Hardly Working Podcast
Join stand up comedian Jeff Medoff and co-host Nick Russo as they search for motivation in all the wrong places.
The Hardly Working Podcast is back with a slight ego bruise after Nick and his wife get mistaken for Jeff's father in public. They discuss men being judged for their height, investing in comic books versus art, and switching from Galaxy to iPhone. Nick reveals his desire to leave his house to orphans when he dies, while Jeff reveals he knows nothing about art.
The Hardly Working Podcast starts the week off with a singalong to the Barenaked Ladies. Then the guys discuss trying out CrossFit for the first time, getting very different kinds of reading materials from their grandparents, and the craziness that happened in the Capitol Building.
The Hardly Working Podcast kicks off 2021 strong as Nick talks doing a Zoom murder mystery for New Year's and Jeff talks watching the ball drop in multiple time zones. They also discuss not having resolutions, what musicians are doing in quarantine, Ryan Seacrest, bandwagon fans in sports, and the Coronavirus vaccine.
The Hardly Working Podcast looks back on 2020 as Jeff and Nick revisit some of their favorite podcast moments. From the embarrassing stories, to the senseless tangents, to the mispronounced words, they remember all the good times amidst a crazy year, and reflect on all of the ways they didn't grow.
Same couch, new locale as The Hardly Working Podcast returns from their hiatus to a brand new recording spot! They talk about the best use of an empty house, inconclusive COVID tests, and virtual music events. They also discuss disturbing urban legends about some of their former middle school teachers.
The Hardly Working Podcast is back and still full of pie. Nick tells a story of personal growth in a Dunkin' Donuts, while Jeff gives an update on how this family's gratitude circle went this year. They also talk cooking a turkey with a broken oven, watching the same shows over and over, and whether anyone actually pays for their own Netflix.
As the guys look forward to a Thanksgiving under quarantine, they examine the phenomenon of gratitude circles and the best strategy for how to survive them. They reveal what their podcast has in common with Vincent van Gogh, while Nick reflects on the extent of his whiteness. They also discuss whether to do something special for their 50th podcast episode, but it turns out this was their 50th podcast episode and they just didn't realize it.
Another week, another Hardly Working Podcast! The guys talk about the viciousness of Food Network competitions, reminisce on the hay day of American Idol and Jeff can't remember which game show hosts have died. Jeff sees a man having a mental breakdown at the beach, while Nick gets seen in a very unfortunate light.
The Hardly Working Podcast is back again as Jeff and Nick talk playing poker in backyards and wonder why most insults involve genitals. They also discuss the results of the Presidential election, pay homage to the new savior Gritty the Mascot, and learn Joe Biden's middle name.
Nick and Jeff are reunited with hair stylist and co-host of the Clearly Unqualified Podcast, Riane McCarthy! They pay her a visit for a couple of sorely needed haircuts and catch up on styling hair during the pandemic, best and worst haircut experiences, going bald, dating during quarantine, and of course, erectile dysfunction.
The guy's record on Jeff's birthday, but since they did a birthday show already for Nick he has to share that one. Instead they talk about their friend getting their Instagram story shared by an NBA player, different uses for birthday cake, and the pointlessness of the Presidential Fitness challenge. Jeff tries a new impression for the podcast.
Nick and Jeff continue their battle over buying versus renting property before discussing the weird break in at Governor Charlie Baker's house, the heightened aggression from their local turkey population, the way eels get a bad rap in pop culture, and getting passed by the elderly while hiking.
The Hardly Working Podcast returns one day after Nick turns 30! The guys reflect on keeping a good perspective on getting older before discussing the story of a T-Rex skeleton being auctioned for $30 million, other rich person flexes, and the perilous state of football in quarantine.
The Hardly Working Podcast is joined by runner and founder of Moving for a Movement, Josh Joyce. They discuss how Josh got into running, how he went from being a novice to finishing marathons in just a year, and how he used his newfound passion to start Moving for a Movement, a charity designed to support local Non-Profits by raising money through road races. Jeff and Nick learn what it takes to be a dedicated runner, and it involves a surprising amount of cottage cheese.
The Hardly Working Podcast returns for another week! Jeff and Nick get into contracting diseases from your pets, brainstorming new show ideas for Animal Planet, and answering an ad to help a nudist couple move. Plus, the guys shout out three men involved in the least ambitious fraud scheme ever.
The Hardly Working Podcast returns for another week as Jeff and Nick discuss the horrifying new drink being served at Red Lobster, how Jeff missed the boat on the Salt Bae guy, and Joe Biden's taste in Hispanic music. Plus, Jeff's questionable pronunciation skills return.
Live from an undisclosed backyard, The Hardly Working Podcast does its first ever broadcast from a hot tub. Nick and Jeff soak their troubles away as they discuss why whiskey is the cigar of the liquor world, how much British taxpayers would hate a real James Bond, the worst place to a get a hole in your bathing suit, and the ratio of the internet that is adult entertainment. Yes, they actually recorded this in a hot tub.
Happy Labor Day from The Hardly Working Podcast! Nick continues to prepare for his upcoming move while Jeff experiences the joy of taking a COVID test. The guys discuss taking the day off for Labor Day and imagine how great it would be to podcast from a hot tub.
Nick and Jeff return for another week socially distanced, but this time in person! They get into using smart words and the names for different groups of animals. Nick thinks basements are worse than attics for horror movie purposes, and Jeff sees a young man wearing a questionable sweatshirt.
The Hardly Working Podcast record their first ever late night episode! Jeff is sad to be moving out of the city and pitches a dating app for people who live with their parents. Nick talks about a tiki cruise and breaking the stigma of men liking fruity drinks. Then things get a little risque', and by risque' we mean Nick literally goes to bed during the podcast.
The Hardly Working Podcast returns and almost succeeds at getting back onto a regular schedule. Nick discussed being involved in a 30 musician collaboration but gets sick after eating a fried pizza. The guys discuss people who are into school girl uniforms, and Jeff unveils his terrible Winnie The Pooh impression.
The Hardly Working Podcast carries on as Nick and Jeff continue their struggle with regularly scheduled programming. The guys imagine what Barack Obama would be like drunk and argue for politicians to take shots before giving interviews. They rate their top five chain restaurants, and discuss the varying degrees to which sports have returned amidst the pandemic (hint: baseball is screwed).
The Hardly Working Podcast is back! The guys return from their unscheduled hiatus after Nick turns selling a house into an amusement park. They discuss Jeff's lack of air conditioning, the awkward choice for the 2020 US quarter, and the creepy things you can get in the mail.
Fresh off America's birthday, Nick and Jeff discuss the dynamics of polyamorous marriage, having complicated feelings about the Fourth of July, and Kanye West announcing his presidential campaign.
The Hardly Working carries on as Nick imagines what he could make with an OnlyFans account and Jeff talks about his respect for people who quit on self-improvement. Then they discuss getting hungover from things that aren't drinking and swap stories about puking.
It's a wide-ranging episode as Nick and Jeff talk about remembering The Name Game, the alternatives to drinking water, doing band shows in Seabrook New Hampshire, and what the best Joe Biden merchandise would be.
Nick and Jeff look at the slow return people are making to life outside of quarantine and the impact the Black Lives Matter protests have had so far. Jeff's roommate makes the strangest internet transaction he's ever seen, while Nick can't sell his keyboard after keeping it in too good condition.
The guys attend Black Lives Matter protests near them and discuss the inspiration they found there, along with the interesting trash that got left behind. Plus: a pickup order from a local bakery convinced Jeff what kind of thief he would be.
Nick and Jeff discuss the outrage over the death of George Floyd and the calls to action that have taken place all across America.
The Hardly Working Podcast enters the 21st Century as Jeff and Nick do their first ever episode over Zoom! Nick has a musical project he's working on to help people through quarantine and Jeff wonders why nobody ever works on changing their voice. They discuss the role that routine plays in being productive before pitching a COVID-inspired Willy Wonka movie. Nick admits he doesn't believe in Hell and Jeff admits he doesn't care how to pronounce 'Jared Leto'
The Hardly Working Podcast is back and better than ever! Jeff gives thanks for being in a committed podcast relationship while Nick continues to spread social distancing cheer. They discuss the continuing quarantine and the prospects of society returning to normal. Then somehow they wind up on cartoons again.
Nick, and to a lesser extent Jeff, wish all the mothers out there Happy Mother's Day! They talk about the sci-fi name of Elon Musk's new baby, how billionaires get a pass on being weird, and why Amazon is called Amazon. Nick reads some statistics about home invasions and Jeff tells a harrowing story from college. In hindsight it's not a very mother-centric episode.
This week, Jeff and Nick take a moment to appreciate the show "The Powerpuff Girls" and how much it meant to them growing up. Jeff imagines looking back on cartoons when they're older and Nick explains why music videos will ruin your favorite band for you. Then they have a nice chat about politics that will surely be considered "Just and Reasonable" by all.
This week The Hardly Working Podcast takes a moment to appreciate man's best friend; dogs. Specifically how dumb they are, but also how they probably prepare you for fatherhood or something. Jeff tries Yoga for the first time over zoom and tries not to humiliate himself. Also, is Nick more comfortable with his masculinity than Jeff or does he just like to be pampered?
The Hardly Working Podcast gets deep this week as the guys ponder all of life's biggest questions. Are alien abductions a better deal than they get credit for? Are old movies bad even when they're good? Could every sandwich also be a pasta? Plus, Jeff has a life hack for grocery shopping during quarantine.
It's Zoom Easter and The Hardly Working Podcast is risen! While the guys agree it's a B-side holiday, Nick is full of Easter spirit as he and his wife spread cheer (and nothing else!) through their neighborhood. Jeff and his family also celebrate Zoom Passover, which is the first Passover since the original to take place during an actual plague. Then, Nick tells a story about a traffic signal gone wrong before the whole podcast goes off the rails.
Social Distancing is in full force as Jeff calls from an undisclosed location and Nick man's the couch solo. They discuss their quarantine experiences so far and why it's better to be the social distancer than the social distancee. Jeff is baffled by all the adults doing puzzles and Nick refuses to be quarantine-shamed. They guys also share the lessons they learned from Netflix's 'Tiger King'.
Jeff and Nick are back at a safe distance from each other on The Hardly Working Podcast! With nothing left to do but stay indoors, the guys take questions from the internet to answer about each other. They make celebrity comparisons, debate who's hotter, and find out which of them can win at arm wrestling before realizing they just massively breached social distancing.
Worried about the coronavirus epidemic? Well, this podcast probably won't help you. But Jeff and Nick are ready to discuss COVID-19 armed with minutes of extensive Facebook research. Please keep six feet away from podcast at all times.
The guys return from their impromptu week off! They celebrate their newfound friendship with the gals from Clearly Unqualified, Nick goes to Florida and takes more issue with public bathrooms, and Jeff gets political and tries to make Bernie Sanders his stepdad. Didn't you miss them while they were away?
It's a Hardly Working Crossover Episode! Jeff and Nick are joined by Riane and Jacklyn, a therapist and hair stylist, and the hosts of the podcast Clearly Unqualified! Who's services could the guys use more? Find out that, about LGBT Bingo, and how you wind up getting banned from Tinder.
The Hardly Working Podcast gets amorous as Nick discovers the most personal Valentine's Day gift ever. The guys also imagine Valentine's Day on Tinder, and Jeff recounts a drunken couple at a comedy show. Jeff then shares his thoughts on the new Taylor Swift documentary(yes really).
Jeff is trying to figure out while Nick is in a bathrobe this week. Meanwhile, they review seeing scandalous audience moments from the stage, realize since people should be the ones who wear rings, and relive scaring children while being too high
Jeff and Nick discuss what to do if your parents see you naked, cooking like an adult, and the wonders of ordering groceries through the mail.
Jeff is sick again and Nick is still in sweatpants! They get together to discuss the proper amount of bathroom shame, if reading will ever go out of style, snake flu, and being a nuisance at Chipotle.
Jeff and Nick discuss weed farmers who don't smoke weed, the age old tradition of butt slapping in sports, and creating an Academy Award for Best Public Apology.
Jeff is back from the Dominican Republic! He talks about the Punta Cana trip that almost wasn’t, while Nick laments the time he ate a $4 steak and the guys reveal their newest business idea, “The Escape House”.
It's the year 2020, and Nick is still in sweatpants. He tells stories from his band's last week of gigs, the guys discuss celebrities and the movie Knives Out, and Jeff reveals why he never could have made it as a professional athlete.
Jeff and Nick say goodbye to 2019 by discussing their wine drinking preferences, classic VHS movie previews, and bars made for the multi-tasking millennial.
Happy Holidays from The Hardly Working Podcast! In the spirit of the season, Jeff and Nick discuss all the classic Christmas topics, like Christmas music, snow, the Origins of Christmas, road rage, time travel, and much more.
Jeff and Nick discuss whether you should brag to women about your bowling score, avoiding the dentist at all costs, and Star Wars being cool now.
Somehow, Jeff and Nick survived Thanksgiving. With Christmas on the horizon, they discuss present giving methods, whether to teach your kids about Santa, and imagine if pets could talk.
It's a Hardly Working Thanksgiving! Fellow comedian and Jeff's own brother, Joe Medoff, is in town from Chicago. He joins Jeff and Nick on the couch to talk about being back in Boston, inappropriate kinds of turkey, and things they AREN'T thankful for this year.
The Hardly Working Podcast launched this week! But so did Disney +. Which launch was bigger? Who can say? Jeff and Nick get into the pros and cons of the new streaming service, the vibe in the Fubu workplace, differences in dating apps, and the horrors of the internet.
Jeff and Nick complain about cyclists who want to make the world a better place, debate the merits of running a marathon, and swap horror stories of clogged plumbing.
Introducing the hosts of The Hardly Working Podcast! Jeff and Nick try to make a good first impression, discuss why they wanted to start a podcast, and wonder whether anyone will care.