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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.
Show Notes
Basement Hazards: Sweating out the summer humidity and unpacking Greg’s shockingly high home radon detector readings.
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.
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