Is Thanksgiving dinner better on a pizza? Greg and Josh put DiGiorno’s limited-edition Thanksgiving Pizza to the test—complete with roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, green beans, crispy onions, and a gravy drizzle on Detroit-style crust. The flavor combo impresses them more than expected, but the turkey texture? Not so much. Still, this holiday experiment earns a shockingly solid B+ and inspires ideas for making your own leftover-Thanksgiving pizza at home.
The feast continues with a review of Bell’s Red Hearted IPA, courtesy of Greg’s neighbor Bobby. With pine, citrus, and caramel notes, it scores an easy A from both hosts. From there, the debate begins: When is it socially acceptable to start playing Christmas music? And is canned cranberry jelly the superior form?
Post-Halloween decorating dilemmas lead into talk of Gremlins 3 rumors, vintage turntable restoration problems, and the mysterious reason their workshop videos blow up months after posting.
In this episode:
DiGiorno Thanksgiving Pizza taste test
Bell’s Red Hearted IPA review
Christmas music timing debate
Cranberry sauce preferences
Halloween ? Thanksgiving ? Christmas decoration shifts
Gremlins 3 speculation
Vintage audio gear restoration
Viral workshop video weirdness
Tune in to “Pizzagiving” for holiday hype, weird snacks, craft beer, and classic Stuck in Beta chaos.
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Crossbow Legend
A childhood urban legend comes back to life when Greg hears a branch snap during a solo hike — and instantly remembers the terrifying tale of a crossbow-wielding boy said to roam the woods. Some fears, it seems, never fade.
This week, Greg and Josh dive into October nostalgia, swapping spooky childhood stories and reliving the thrills that once kept them awake at night. From the lost art of real trick-or-treating to today’s “Trunk or Treat” events, the hosts explore how Halloween has evolved — all while sampling Michigan’s Ore Dock Porter, New Belgium’s fiery Atomic Pumpkin ale, and the Takis Zombie chips, a strange mix of habanero heat and sour cucumber that neither host plans to revisit anytime soon.
Between laughs and goosebumps, they reflect on the simple joys of evening dog walks, a heartbreaking roadside moment, and the satisfaction of restoring a vintage Magnavox turntable cabinet.
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Sticker Shock
Greg and Josh are feeling the pinch in this week’s Stuck in Beta Podcast. From $100 surprises at Lowe’s to cable companies that treat “new customers” better than loyal ones, the guys unleash some well-earned rants about the everyday expenses that drive us all crazy.
They swap customer service horror stories — including a cashier too busy texting to notice a $75 overcharge — and share a clever hack for beating Spectrum’s price games: cancel, re-sign, and save.
Halloween season brings a lighter mood (and maybe a sugar rush) with a brutally honest taste test of Angry Orchard’s Thriller Pack, featuring Sinful Apple, Berry Bewitched, and Headless Pumpkin. The guys also chat family fun with Girl Scout badges, Home Depot workshops, and Halloween decoration repairs that put their DIY skills to the test.
Whether you’ve battled bad customer service, overpaid for internet, or just love a good fall cider review, this episode delivers relatable laughs and real-life gripes — with a seasonal twist.
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Haunted Flights
What happens when a pilot gets kidney stones mid-flight? Josh’s Montana vacation takes a terrifying turn in this week’s episode of Stuck in Beta Podcast. From the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park to the chaos of flight delays and medical mayhem, Greg and Josh unpack a trip full of highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments.
Between tales of Big Sky Country adventures and unexpected turbulence, the duo samples Four Hands Brewing’s Schnucktoberfest lager — lighter, hoppier, and more divisive than they expected. Add in a debate over Everclear vs. Tropidelic concerts, some highly questionable Pringles Mingles, and a look ahead to Halloween prep and horror-movie marathons, and you’ve got an episode overflowing with fall flavor.
From gassy dogs to DIY animatronic skeletons, the guys prove once again that everyday misadventures make for the best stories.
Whether you’re into travel tales, craft beer reviews, or Halloween nostalgia, tune in for an entertaining mix of turbulence, tunes, and tasty brews.
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Superior Splash
From a daring 25-foot cliff jump into chilly Lake Superior to a questionable “couch to 5K” training plan, this episode of Stuck in Beta Podcast is packed with adventure, laughs, and plenty of nostalgia.
Josh recaps his road trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — including Marquette’s bike trails and a debate over whether East Coast rest areas really are better than Midwest pit stops.
On the tasting table: Short’s Brewing Bel Air Brown, a surprisingly smooth 7% brown ale with maple and whiskey notes. Add in cinnamon-glazed macadamia nuts, Halloween skeleton decor, and a sitcom showdown over 80s/90s classics, and you’ve got an episode full of flavor and fun.
???? For fans of craft beer reviews, road trip culture, and retro TV nostalgia, this one’s a splash hit.
Keywords/Tags: Lake Superior cliff jump, Michigan UP travel podcast, Shorts Brewing Bel Air Brown review, craft beer podcast, couch to 5K funny, 90s sitcom nostalgia, Halloween decorations
Remember when life didn't require constant updates? Gen Xers Josh and Greg sure do. Welcome to Stuck in Beta, the weekly podcast for everyone navigating the glitches of modern adulthood.
Join them as they dissect the latest in TV and movies, explore baffling pop culture trends, and react to interesting news. Each episode also features a craft beer review, a taste test of weird and wonderful snacks, and the highly-anticipated weekly Top 5 list on just about any topic imaginable.
If you appreciate a healthy mix of 90s nostalgia and present-day confusion, grab a drink and tune in. It's a hilarious and honest look at the feeling that we're all just one patch away from figuring it out.
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