Stuck in Beta Podcast

Greg and Josh return for a brand new episode of *Stuck in Beta*, cracking open a 2nd Shift Brewing Dead & Alive and snacking on Utz cheddar and sea salt protein pretzels. The guys catch up on fall activities, swapping stories about house pressure washing, hiking, and the chaos of surviving Girl Scouts and Peter’s kindergarten Halloween parties. The hunt for collectibles continues with a recap...

Greg and Josh are back in the studio for another episode of *Stuck in Beta*, kicking things off by polishing off the last of the Ritz Bits and debating the merits of their Aldi-brand counterparts. The guys dive into a *Beer 30* double-feature to review Lagunitas IPA and Founders Mortal Bloom, only to uncover that a Northern California radio station, 97.7 The River, has been blatantly ripping off t...

Greg and Josh return from their hiatus with a heavy-hitting Beer Thirty and a deep dive into Josh’s recent international adventure. After sampling a sweet, high-ABV stout, the duo discusses Josh’s trip to Tanzania alongside the Choose FI travel group. From chaotic city tours and open-air markets in Arusha to a wild van ride fueled by hip-hop music videos, Josh breaks down the journey. The re...

This week on Stuck in Beta, Greg and Josh settle in for a marathon catch-up session following a nine-day family endurance test at Walt Disney World. Between taste-testing the latest horror-themed mystery sodas and preparing for a massive international trip, the guys break down the logistics, costs, and physical toll of modern theme park vacations. ## Beverage Beta * **Scream Soda:** The guys sampl...

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...

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...

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 weekl...

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...

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 de...

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 strate...

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 th...

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 introspectiv...

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...

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...

In this episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Josh shares his ongoing technological nightmares as Google Chrome completely crashes his system, forcing a full reinstall. For Beer Thirty, the guys crack open a six-year-old bottle of Main & Mill’s Waffle Cone Rocky Road Imperial Stout, only to find the bottom of the bottle has turned into a gelatinous pudding. Josh recaps a fantastic day d...

In this episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh dive into another super-sized pop culture and DIY rant session. Josh battles some frustrating tech issues before they crack open a shockingly old (and questionable) Narrow Gauge “Vanilla Mind Flayer” sour IPA for Beer Thirty. Josh recounts a Mother’s Day trip to Wild Sun Winery that ended with a spontaneous ticket purcha...

In this super-sized episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh kick things off with a massive 2,000-calorie fast-food challenge: the new Mandalorian and Grogu Bounty Bundle from Burger King. The guys unbox the giant $25 meal and give a full, honest taste test of the Barbecue Bounty Whopper, Garlic Chicken Fries, and Grogu’s Blue Cookie Shake, while longing for the days of classic fa...

In this latest episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh kick things off with a massive 19.2 oz Elysian Juice Dust IPA. Greg recounts a recent date night with Molly at Candle Fusion Studio, where they blended their own custom wax scents. The guys also laugh about a local house that still has Christmas lights up in late April, and marvel at a neighbor attempting to toss a 750-pound hot tu...

In this episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh dive into the wild world of AI and DIY auto disasters in another classic release from Half-Assed Productions. Greg kicks things off by sharing his experience using Google’s NotebookLM to generate an eerie AI podcast based entirely on his resume. For Beer Thirty, Josh brings an Aldi find—the Great Pines American IPA—that looks suspic...

In this episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Josh records without his headphones and shows off his brand new laptop after last week’s catastrophic tech disaster. The guys enjoy the beautiful 75-degree weather and swap lawn care tips, including Greg’s futile battle with a weed killer called “Dandelion Doom”. For Beer Thirty, they crack open a Lime Garage Beer, bringing back...

Episode Description: In Episode 206 of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh are forced to record directly on a phone after the technology gods strike Josh with a brutal run of bad luck—starting with his 8-year-old laptop completely dying. They kick off the show with a super-sized snack segment, testing out the new McDonald’s K-Pop demon hunters “Huntrix Meal”. Knowing Milly i...