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 is a huge fan of the song “Golden,” the guys had to test out the Ramyeon McShaker fries, the purple Demon Sauce, and the sweet & sour Hunter Sauce. Since Easter is right around the corner, they also try out festive Snickers Eggs. For Beer Thirty, they crack open an American-style Cream Ale from Missouri’s Public House Brewing Company. Later, the guys talk about the new McDonald’s coming to Herky, Josh’s pricey Best Buy replacement run, a DIY storm drain barricade to save the neighborhood wiffle balls, and catching Nick Hexum on a bluegrass tour. Plus, a check-in on Game of Thrones and the movie Project Hail Mary.

Show Notes:

Tech Curses & Phone Recordings

The Black Screen of Death: Recording from a phone this week after Josh’s 8-year-old laptop completely died right when he went to turn it on. The bad luck resulted in an $1800 Best Buy trip, closely following another recent tech disaster where his phone completely crapped out.

Snacks & Golden Arches

The Huntrix Meal: Reviewing the new McDonald’s K-Pop demon hunters collaboration. The guys test out the Ramyeon McShaker fries, the gel-like purple Demon Sauce, and the sweet & sour-style Hunter Sauce. Herky Arches: Discussing the new McDonald’s location opening up in Herculaneum right behind the Dairy Queen. Easter Treats: With Easter this weekend, the guys do a quick taste test of Snickers Eggs.

Beer Thirty

Public House Cream Ale: Sipping on an American-style Cream Ale (5.3% ABV) out of Missouri’s Public House Brewing Company.

Neighborhood DIY & Concerts

Wiffle Barricades: A brilliant neighborhood DIY hack: building a barricade using wood and car ramps over the storm drain in the cul-de-sac to stop the kids from losing their wiffle balls during an all-time pitcher game. Bluegrass 311: Recapping the Nick Hexum concert, where the 311 frontman performed bluegrass style around a single, old-timey microphone.

What We’re Watching

Checking in on the progress of finally finishing Season 1 of Game of Thrones. Reviewing the Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary.