Stuck in Beta Podcast

Stuck in Beta co-hosts Greg and Josh are back to beat the unexpected September heat before taking a brief podcast hiatus for some major travels! This week, the guys dive into a pumpkin ale that defies brewery history, discuss the logistics of packing Greg’s Ford F-150 for an upcoming family road trip to Walt Disney World, and share some serious travel anxieties about a 24-hour safari flight to Tanzania. Plus, they break down a massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist, conduct a live taste-test of Blackberry Uncrustables, rank a St. Louis food top 5, and do a retro pop culture rewatch of the 2000 X-Men film.

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Join Greg and Josh on this week’s episode of the Stuck in Beta Podcast as they kick off the fall season with crisp morning air, pumpkin ales, and river adventures! The guys sample 4 Hands Brewing’s collaboration with Clementine’s Creamery—Vanilla Pumpkin Ale—and review two fall treats from Aldi: Drizzled Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn and Funnel Cake Sandwich Cookies. Plus, hear about an early morning kayak trip under the Gateway Arch, a visit to an aftermarket Lego shop, NFL football pool nostalgia, and reviews of NOFX: 40 Years of Fking Up and DC’s Lanterns.

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Join Greg and Josh on this week’s Stuck in Beta Podcast as they dive into the upcoming MCU Doomsday lineup, rank their favorite Six Flags St. Louis roller coasters, and debate the ultimate snack pairing: Second Shift Oktoberfest and Parmesan Garlic Dot’s Pretzels. Plus, DIY AC repairs, running injuries, and TV roundups featuring Ted Lasso and House of the Dragon. Tune in for your weekly dose of Gen X pop-culture!

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In this week’s episode of the Stuck in Beta Podcast, Greg and Josh bring their signature Gen X lifestyle and pop-culture commentary to the dog days of summer. From surviving the heat dome and kindergarten milestones to the ultimate lime lager taste test and a hilarious PSA on getting a colonoscopy, this episode is packed with laughs. Tune in for tech upgrade tips, Larry David highlights, and a sweet Oreo taste test!

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Greg and Josh are back in the studio for another round of Stuck in Beta! The guys kick things off with a taste test of 4 Hands Brewing’s soft-serve inspired Pineapple Fruit Whip ale before recapping a scorching outdoor concert featuring The Urge, Less Than Jake, and My Posse in Effect. Josh shares his “bachelor week” survival story and his upcoming colonoscopy prep, while Greg details a family trip to the St. Louis Science Center. To top it off, the guys review Little Debbie’s Mocha Swiss Cake Rolls, chat about new TV shows (The Hawk, Stewart Fails to Save the Universe), and test Greg’s Marvel knowledge with a multi-round Spider-Man trivia quiz.

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Beer Review: Testing 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s Pineapple Fruit Whip Ale (4.0% ABV), an ale inspired by park soft-serve treats.

After a long summer hiatus, Greg and Josh are back behind the mics for a massive catch-up episode of Stuck in Beta. The guys kick things off by popping open Big Sky Brewing’s Moose Drool Brown Ale and Modern Brewery’s Disco Punch sour, setting the tone for a packed show. Josh recounts his epic Western road trip, complete with white-water rafting in Montana, while Greg shares his strategy for surviving a sweltering 100-degree day at the zoo.

The snacks get weird as they test out Utz’s Lemonade and Sizzling Summer Burger potato chips. Plus, they dive into some local news—including a surprise Clydesdale visit and the new Beezer’s Weiners joint taking over an old firehouse—before closing out with a pop culture deep dive into recent TV shows, the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and scoring Spider-Man tickets. Grab a cold one and tune in!

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We’re Back: Catching up after our extended summer hiatus.

In this sweltering summer episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh beat the heat by retreating to the basement—only to discover they might be breathing in concerning levels of radon. After surviving the impending panic, the guys crack open a Cerveza Rio from Piney River Brewing Company for a live taste test and catch up on the weekend’s chaos. From a grueling 8-hour marathon at the American Girl store in Chicago to Josh preparing to host a four-kid sleepover, dad-life is in full swing. The conversation inevitably spirals into vintage pop culture, including the nostalgia of seeing the 1980s Masters of the Universe movie back in theaters, the joy of finally being able to stream St. Louis Cardinals games without frustrating blackouts, and the absolute nightmare fuel of getting stuck 250 feet in the air on a Six Flags swing ride.

Wrapping up their salty snack taste test, the guys debate the true value of standard Cheez-Its versus the limited-edition US Soccer Chili Cheese Dog flavor. The episode then shifts to screen time, featuring a check-in on House of the Dragon Season 2, a review of the Foo Fighters’ B-movie horror romp Studio 666, and reactions to the newly announced Shrek 5. Music news takes over as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Offspring’s Smash and speculate on a potential Faith No More reunion. Finally, Josh shares a bizarre home-improvement update: after tearing out some old baseboards, he discovered a 1950s church booklet and a creepy, deteriorating slipper hidden inside his walls.

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Beer Review: A live pour and rating of Piney River Brewing Company’s Cerveza Rio—a sweet, corn-and-lime Mexican-style float trip lager.

Family Survival Tactics: Surviving an 8-hour shopping trip to the American Girl store in Chicago and gearing up for a splash pad and fast-food filled sleepover with the nephews.

Pop Culture & Sports: Experiencing the classic He-Man live-action movie in the theater and celebrating the return of accessible St. Louis Cardinals baseball broadcasts.

Theme Park Nightmares: Breaking down a news story about riders getting stuck on the SkyScreamer at Six Flags for four hours and debating the logistics of high-altitude rescues.

Snack Test & Debates: Tasting the limited-edition Chili Cheese Dog Cheez-Its (Spoiler: They taste more like cardboard) and arguing over whether regular Cheez-Its are top-tier.

Screen Time: Catching up on House of the Dragon Season 2, Dave Grohl’s demonic possession in Studio 666, and the hype surrounding the Shrek 5 teaser trailer.

Rock Nostalgia: Discussing the 30-year legacy of The Offspring’s Smash, Mike Patton and Faith No More reunion rumors, and a nod to Dave Matthews.

DIY Discoveries: Josh’s latest baseboard removal project uncovers some highly questionable 1950s artifacts sealed behind the drywall.

Welcome back to the Stuck in Beta podcast! We’re trying to beat the miserable Midwest heat by complaining about it—and Josh is beating it by showing up without his headphones (and maybe his pants). To cool off, we crack open a Logboat High Tide American Wheat and a 4 Hands Contact High while trying to figure out the ultra-sweet BTS Brown Sugar Pancake Oreos.

This week, we get a little introspective as we dive deep into the psychology of late-night overthinking, the difference between “worrying” and “ruminating,” and share a few simple grounding techniques to get your brain to finally shut up. From there, we pivot to setting up investment accounts for the kids, react to a wild NBA playoff blowout, and go all-in on pop culture. Josh gives a glowing review of the new Masters of the Universe movie, while Greg breaks down his recent watchlist, including House of the Dragon, Widow’s Bay, and a deep dive into Michael Jackson documentaries. We also take a trip 40 years back in time to debate the top-grossing summer movies of 1986. Finally, in Shop Talk, Josh shares the terrifying electrical discoveries he’s making while rewiring a 140-year-old rental house, and Greg gives a quick update on his struggling summer tomatoes.

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Welcome back to Stuck in Beta! This week, Greg and Josh are trying something brand new: taking the show on the road. Recording live “on assignment” from Central Tap in Festus, Missouri, the guys sip on Main & Mill’s Tropical Punch sour drops while catching up on a packed week of life events and pop culture.

Tune in as they count down their top 5 fast food burgers and take a nostalgic detour to remember bizarre, old-school mascots like the Noid and Mac Tonight. From a daring attempt at rewiring a rental house using AI to dining on Cousins Maine Lobster, kicking off summer school, and watching Milly walk the field at a Cardinals game, there’s no shortage of updates. Grab some Unicorn Popcorn and join the guys as they also preview the St. Louis Olympic Marathon trials and finally compare notes on Game of Thrones.

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Drinks & Snacks: Sipping on Main & Mill’s Tropical Fruit Drops (a 5% ABV fruited sour) and taste-testing some Popcornopolis Unicorn Popcorn stolen from the kids.

Fast Food Deep Dive: Counting down the Top 5 fast food burgers and a trip down memory lane remembering weird mascots like the Noid and Mac Tonight.

Life Updates: Risky DIY with an AI-assisted rental house rewiring project and a dinner review of Cousins Maine Lobster.

Family & Local Events: Getting the kids off to summer school, Milly walking the field at a St. Louis Cardinals game, and looking ahead to the St. Louis Olympic Marathon trials.

Pop Culture Catch-Up: The guys finally sit down to compare their notes and thoughts on Game of Thrones.

Welcome back to Stuck in Beta! This week, Greg and Josh cover a lot of ground—literally. Greg kicks things off by detailing his impressive 12-day running streak and his upgrade to Brooks Glycerin 23 running shoes. We also get a quick update on his dog, Ruby, and her paw pad. For Beer 30, the guys sample the Old Tom Porter with Vanilla Beans from Piney River Brewing and reminisce about past brewery field trips.

Plus, we’ve got Memorial Day weekend recaps featuring a massive meal at The Tavern and an exploration of the free beer situation at Grant’s Farm. Stick around for an Utz chip taste test and a hilarious, painful deep dive into the 1995 Daniel Stern comedy Bushwhacked, complete with a detour into vintage McDonald’s Happy Meal toys.

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Beer 30: Tasting Piney River Brewing’s Old Tom Porter and looking back at old field trips to Tanglefoot and Main & Mill.

Weekend Recaps: Splitting a heavy 4-person sampler at The Tavern and exploring the Anheuser-Busch footprint at Grant’s Farm.

Movie Review: An honest look back at the 1995 movie Bushwhacked and nostalgic memories of Transformers and Muppet Babies Happy Meal toys.