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.
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 of their recent Sam’s Club and Five Below squishy hunts. Later, they debate the wild logistics of a 15-year cruise that abruptly ends in 25 months, celebrate the Brewers’ World Series win, and dive into their weekly TV watchlists featuring *Moonshiners*, *Survivor*, *The Amazing Race*, and *Crystal Lake*.
**Show Notes**
* **Beer 30 & Snacks:** Tasting 2nd Shift Brewing’s Dead & Alive paired with Utz cheddar and sea salt protein pretzels.
* **Dad Life & DIY:** Greg’s house pressure washing project, local hiking, and navigating Peter’s kindergarten Halloween parties alongside Girl Scouts events.
* **The Squishy Hunt:** Tracking down the latest toy finds at Sam’s Club and Five Below.
* **Current Events & Sports:** Breaking down the story of a 15-year cruise wrapping up in just 25 months, plus a shoutout to the Brewers’ World Series victory.
* **TV & Pop Culture:** Reviewing the latest on *Moonshiners*, *Survivor*, *The Amazing Race*, and the *Crystal Lake* series.
5 Nov 2026
Mortal Ritz
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 their tasting segment. After Greg recounts a recent family outing to Mellow Mushroom, the conversation shifts to current events as they discuss the designation of America’s 64th National Park and Faith No More’s highly anticipated return to the stage at the upcoming Sonic Temple music festival.
**Show Notes**
**Snack Time:** Greg finishes off the Ritz Bits and the guys review the Aldi store-brand equivalents.
**Beer 30 Controversy:** A tasting of Lagunitas IPA and Founders Mortal Bloom leads to the discovery that 97.7 The River is ripping off the *Beer 30* segment name.
**Family Outings:** Greg shares a quick story about grabbing a Lagunitas hat during a family trip to Mellow Mushroom.
**News & Notes:** Exploring the new Chiricahua National Monument, America’s 64th National Park.
**Music Updates:** Faith No More and Primus announce their return to the stage at Sonic Temple Fest.
23 Oct 2026
Sticky Lips
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 recap wraps up with incredible safari stories, featuring close encounters with lions, elephants, and cheetahs in the Serengeti.
**Show Notes**
* Catching up after the hiatus and discussing upcoming travel plans.
* **Beer Thirty:** Tasting the 2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Classic Cola Stout and previewing the upcoming Abraxas release.
* Josh and Lori’s first overseas trip: Flying Turkish Airlines and traveling with the Choose FI group.
* Exploring Arusha, Tanzania, including the local culture, open-air meat markets, and lack of traffic laws.
* Surviving a wild, music-video-fueled van ride to the airport with a driver named Frank.
* Serengeti National Park safari highlights: Close encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and rhinos from the open-top Toyota Land Cruiser.
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