Episode #70
We're Baaaaaaaack
Nov 27, 20241 hourS0
<p>Hard Out RETURNS, with more sacred cow barbecuing than ever! Join R. Michael Gull and Jay Thornton as they napalm any and everyone (and probably their careers in the process).</p>
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Hard Out
Hosted by Jay Thornton & R. Michael Gull · comedy · EN
About this Podcast:
HARD OUT is a 60-minute ticking time bomb of a trash-talking comedy podcast by the creators and star of the underground cinema cult classic-in-the-making Cactus Jack. At the hour mark, our patented buzzer abruptly ends the conversation—even if an esteemed guest is mid-sentence. All "Overtime" bonus content (and more) is available on our Patreon .
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What is Hard Out about?
HARD OUT is a 60-minute ticking time bomb of a trash-talking comedy podcast by the creators and star of the underground cinema cult classic-in-the-making Cactus Jack. At the hour mark, our patented buzzer abruptly ends the conversation, even if an esteemed guest is mid-sentence. All "Overtime" bonus content (and more) is available on our Patreon.
Who hosts Hard Out?
Hard Out is hosted by Jay Thornton & R. Michael Gull. The show has published 59 episodes to date.
What has Hard Out covered recently?
Recent episodes include "We're Baaaaaaaack" (27 November 2024, 60 minutes), "Joe Wilson Talks Living On Borrowed Time, Using Comedy to Cope with Stage 4 Cancer, Art, Chemo, and More" (10 November 2023, 60 minutes), and "Cowabunga! Youtube Movie Reviewer Al Lucard talks his Favorite Movie - The OG TMNT!" (21 October 2023, 59 minutes).
How often does Hard Out publish?
Hard Out publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 59 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hard Out?
Booking probability for Hard Out is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hard Out requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hard Out's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Jay Thornton & R. Michael Gull hosts Hard Out, a comedy podcast with 59 episodes published.
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- May 14, 20211 hourS0
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