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 tub out for bulk trash pickup. Josh shares his ongoing rental property struggles, including a frustrating 4-hour plumbing solder job. Plus, Milly finally ditches her training wheels, and the guys review the video game history documentary Game Changers, the scrapped Coyote vs. Acme movie, and do a taste test of Walmart’s massive knockoff Crumbl cookies. Another classic from Half-Assed Productions!

Show Notes:

Beer Thirty & Walmart Knockoff Cookies

Juice Dust: The guys split a massive 19.2 oz can of Elysian Juice Dust IPA (8.2% ABV), noting its intense citrus notes and slightly bitter aftertaste. Knockoff Cookie Showdown: A super-sized snack segment featuring a taste test of Walmart’s brand of Chocolate Chunk and Confetti Birthday Cake cookies—massive, cake-sized treats meant to rival the popular Crumbl brand. City Wide Merch: Discussing the 10th anniversary of 4 Hands’ City Wide, their 4/20 specials, and a flashy new $50 button-down shirt covered in lions.

Date Nights & Neighborhood Watch

Candle Fusion: Greg details his date night with Molly at Candle Fusion Studio, blending a custom “Dreamsicle” candle using volcano fruit, vanilla, and coconut. Christmas in April: Questioning the sanity of the house just outside the subdivision that still has its Christmas lights fully displayed months after the holidays. Bulk Trash Fail: Laughing at a neighbor who hauled a massive 750-pound hot tub to the curb hoping the bulk trash pickup would somehow take it. Ditching Training Wheels: Milly finally learns to ride without training wheels after scoring a used 20-inch bike on Facebook Marketplace, inspired by the neighbor kids. Lawn Care Therapy: The guys discuss how mowing the lawn serves as the ultimate mental reset and quiet time away from the chaos.

Shop Talk & Rental Rehab

Flux Frustrations: Josh details a brutal plumbing repair at his rental property, spending four hours fighting with flux and solder to fix a leaking copper pipe under the sink.

Movies, Music & Video Game History

Game Changers: Reviewing the YouTube documentary series Game Changers, highlighting the fascinating historical timelines and rivalries of Atari, Nintendo, and Sega. Scrapped Movies: Discussing the bizarre Hollywood trend of completely scrapping finished movies for tax write-offs, including the live-action Coyote vs. Acme and Batgirl. Punk Nostalgia: Reminiscing about 90s punk rock, Green Day, and listening to the Faction Punk channel on SiriusXM.