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The Coaches

The Hack and the Flack strategize. Michael and Merrill crunch the numbers around Bill Belichick’s fourth down call, wonder about the media’s coverage of Palin and scold AT&T for a bad-move lawsuit. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Nov 20, 2009

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Runtime: 27:31 |

About the Show

The Hack and the Flack take a (hopefully) witty, sometimes smart, and inane look at the week’s news and stories through the eyes of a writer and a PR exec. Your hack is Michael Myser in New Jersey, and your flack is Merrill Freund in San Francisco.

Authors: Michael Myser

Topics: News & Politics, Business, Sports & Recreation

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Nov 13

The Relationships

The Hack and the Flack get cozy. Like New York Times writers and Spitzer flacks, Michael and Merrill get along well. They also chat with PCMag.com’s Brian Heater about the Droid and wonder if Rupert Murdoch is committing news suicide. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Nov 13, 2009

The Relationships
The Relationships
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Runtime: 34:34

Nov 06

The Droids

The Hack and the Flack get robotic about smartphones. Michael and Merrill wonder if the Droid is finally an iPhone killer, don’t blame Obama for the governors’ losses and agree that the Yankees’ Series victory is the best thing to happen to baseball since the last Yankees’ Series victory.

Posted by Michael Myser, Nov 06, 2009

The Droids
The Droids
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Runtime: 27:28

Oct 30

The Anonymous

The Hack and the Flack protect their sources. Michael and Merrill talk operating systems (trust us, it’s cool), debate banking regulation with a secret banker, and wonder if it’s smart to pick a fight with Fox News. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Oct 30, 2009

The Anonymous
The Anonymous
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Runtime: 32:17

Oct 17

The Viruses

The Hack and the Flack infect. Michael and Merrill take Rush Limbaugh’s side, laugh in the face of H1N1 and it’s anti-vaccine supporters, and question T-mobile’s backup skillz. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Oct 17, 2009

The Viruses
The Viruses
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Runtime: 26:23

Oct 10

The Prizes

The Hack and the Flack win. Michael and Merrill take the award for blasting the FTC, fawn over Tim Tebow’s concussion and debate the troop debate amidst the Nobel Peace Prize. Check it all out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Oct 10, 2009

The Prizes
The Prizes
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Runtime: 24:15

Oct 03

The Opinions

The Hack and the Flack voice theirs. Michael and Merrill have opinions on whether journos should have opinions, if Jeter should capture the MVP and how right-wing bloviators are shaping public opinion. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Oct 03, 2009

The Opinions
The Opinions
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Runtime: 27:52

Sep 24

The Fits

The Hack and the Flack throw a hissy. Michael and Merrill talk the Obama v. Paterson fight, chat with legendary Crossfit athlete and gym owner Chris Spealler and debate the merits of NFL and college football. Check it out at gelfmagazine.com each week.

Posted by Michael Myser, Sep 24, 2009

The Fits
The Fits
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Runtime: 28:57

Sep 10

The Celebrations

The Hack and the Flack party like it’s 1999. Michael and Merrill wonder what sports celebrations are out of bounds, whether media commentators/blowhards should be investigated, and if Times tech reviewer David Pogue can be trusted. Check it all out at gelfmagazine.com.

Posted by Michael Myser, Sep 10, 2009

The Celebrations
The Celebrations
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Runtime: 25:34

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