Stuck in Beta Podcast

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.

Show Notes
Beer Thirty — 4 Hands x Clementine’s: The hosts review the seasonal Vanilla Pumpkin Ale brewed in collaboration with Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Ice Cream, discussing how its vanilla and spice notes balance out the fall ale.
Mississippi River at Sunrise: Josh recaps his 4:00 AM wake-up call to kayak the Mississippi River, catching the breathtaking “Arch on Fire” sunrise reflection right beneath the Gateway Arch
Snack Time Double Feature: Taste-testing Aldi’s Clancy’s Drizzled Pumpkin Spice Kettle Corn and Benton’s Funnel Cake Sandwich Cookies.
Aftermarket Lego & Model Train Nostalgia: Greg visits the new Minifig Shop in Chesterfield to browse bulk bricks and retired sets, sparking memories of post-high school model train obsessions.
NFL Season & Pick’em Pools: Navigating the transition into fall football, debating allegiances between the Chiefs and Packers, and reminiscing about workplace Super Bowl squares.
Documentaries & Watchlists: Breakdown of NOFX: 40 Years of Fking Up, DC’s Lanterns, the Eric André comedy Bad Trip, and updates on Linkin Park and Ted Lasso.
Shop Talk & DIY Realities: Weighing an $8,000 professional painting estimate against DIY labor, ongoing home renovation updates, and hitting the 200,000-mile mark on the truck.

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!

Show Notes
Injury Updates & DIY Fixes: Greg shares the painful reality of a running-induced knee injury and walks through his weekend DIY success of cleaning out the AC compressor unit to beat the heat.
Snacks & Suds: It is time for a taste test! The guys crack open some Second Shift Brewing Oktoberfest and review the Parmesan Garlic flavor of Dot’s Pretzels.
MCU & Doomsday Prep: A massive deep dive into the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical slate. The hosts share their thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Captain America: Brave New World, and prep for Avengers: Doomsday.
Coasters & Theme Parks: A nostalgic trip to Six Flags St. Louis. Greg and Josh rank their favorite rides and debate the merits of classic wooden roller coasters like The Boss, Screamin’ Eagle, and American Thunder.
TV Talk & Pink Eye: After a quick tangent about surviving adult conjunctivitis, the guys break down their current watchlists, sharing thoughts on Ted Lasso, Euphoria, and House of the Dragon.

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!

Show Notes
Robot Intros & Tan Suits: The guys kick things off by troubleshooting a glitchy, robotic intro and sharing a laugh over Larry David and Barack Obama’s thoughts on the infamous tan suit.
Heat Domes & Milestones: Surviving the brutal dog days of the summer heat dome, celebrating Peter’s 6th birthday with a wild pool party, and the mixed emotions of sending the kids off to kindergarten.
Beer Thirty – The Lime Showdown: Greg steps away from his usual craft beer preferences for a special “Versus” edition of Beer Thirty. The guys compare the Kelce brothers-backed Garage Beer Lime against the classic 2008 throwback, Bud Light Lime.
The Colonoscopy Chronicles: A public service announcement featuring a gallon of freezing prep fluid, the best propofol sleep ever, a post-procedure feast at Bob Evans, and Jeff Foxworthy’s garden hose analogy.
Living in the Future: Navigating the hassle of recycling old TVs and the joy of upgrading to a 75-inch Vizio from Walmart, complete with a Planet Overstock soundbar and a cord-cutting over-the-air TiVo setup.
Snack Time: The episode wraps up with a taste test of the new, limited-edition Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos.

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.

Show Notes
Intro Malfunctions: Kicking off the show with soundboard technical difficulties.

Beer Review: Testing 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s Pineapple Fruit Whip Ale (4.0% ABV), an ale inspired by park soft-serve treats.
Concert Survival: Recapping the blistering heat at The Urge, Less Than Jake, and My Posse in Effect, plus the life-saving iced water station.
Science Center & Bachelor Week: Greg’s family outing to the planetarium versus Josh’s quiet week at home rewatching Marvel films.
Medical Prep: Josh gears up for his upcoming colonoscopy.
Snack Review: Digging into Little Debbie Mocha Swiss Cake Rolls.
TV Roundup: Impressions of Will Ferrell’s The Hawk, the Big Bang Theory spin-off Stewart Fails to Save the Universe, and Netflix’s 72 Hours.
Spider-Man Trivia Challenge: Josh puts Greg to the test with an AI-generated trivia quiz covering the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy.

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!

Show Notes

We’re Back: Catching up after our extended summer hiatus.
Craft Beer Corner: Taste-testing Big Sky’s Moose Drool Brown Ale and Modern Brewery’s Disco Punch sour.
Summer Adventures: Josh’s white-water rafting trip out West and Greg’s sweltering zoo survival.
Local Sightings: A surprise run-in with the Budweiser Clydesdales and the upcoming Beezer’s Weeners hot dog joint.
Snack Attack: A highly debatable taste test of Utz Lemonade and Sizzling Summer Burger potato chips.
Pop Culture Deep Dive: Reviewing our recent TV binges and breaking down the Avengers: Doomsday trailer and new Spider-Man hype.