The Skateboard Avenger: THE KON!

This episode is all about or glorious host, founding member, and Beta Bro…The Magnificent KON! We scoured the history books and have lined up a few tales of valor and bravery from The KON’s past to trace back the events that made Jeff, The King of the Nerds. From punching a fat kid’s braces, climbing volcanoes, to avenging the loss of his best friend’s skateboard, all of these stories are true and extraordinary. So, come me lords and ladies, raise your glass as we celebrate thine King of Nerdom: THE KON!

Ship It! Movie Couples We Love & Romantic Date Ideas

From Allie and Noah in the Notebook, to Jim and Pam from The Office, some Movie and TV romances are too good to be make-believe. There are some timeless love stories in movies and television that transcend the confines of our screens and nestle deep in the warmest, most cuddliest parts of our hearts. We watch them and dwell on them, but then realize, its not real. But, what if, they weren't fake? What if, our favorite movie/TV romances could magically slip out of the screen, and just like the story of Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves actually getting married on the set of Dracula, their onscreen tales of love were actually, real? If this were the case, The KON and Jay give their favorite movie couples they wish could come true.

And, what's a good relationship without a few romantic rendezvous? A lovers getaway? A mid-summer soiree? Well, have no fear, because The Beta Bros have a few museum recommendations that will breath life into any love affair..while also satiating your hunger for adventure and excitement in the new world of dark tourism. There's nothing more romantic than the museum of ventriloquist dummies, Mexican mummy's, or Toilets in India! We got all this and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Deadpool 2 Preview

Hey you chimichanga loving, bullet guzzling, sword erecting movie nerds! Its our Deadpool 2 preview and its about to get steamy. The Beta Report bares all and Full Monty's the facts on Cable, X-Force, and your favorite Merc with a Mouth. We breakdown everything you need to know about the most anticipated movie since Sharknado 2.

We also have a brand new TOP 5, a pretty flimsy GO/NO GO, and The Beta Report breaks new ground and introduces their own derivative crime fighting team comprised of three unlikely heroes prepared to fight crime with their own unique powers and brunch cooking skills! Plus, a brand new PICK OF THE WEEK! All that and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Oh Snap! Infinity War Review [Spoilers]

WARNING: This Review Contains SPOILERS!

Finally, the wait is over. Avengers: Infinity War is finally here and The Beta Report has your comprehensive review of this massive sequel to one of Marvel's most compelling sagas. We discuss what were our favorite moments, which character had the best performance, what were the most shocking surprises in the film, and whose predictions were right and what does that mean for Avengers 4. There's so much to unpack in this movie, so lets get started. Click the link below to listen to The Beta Report's Review of Avengers: Infinity War right now!

Plus, Captain KON is back from his cruise and we get a quick update on Gil Glamps and his friend McMasters.  

Magnus Manheart: Thought, Story, Movie

Special guest Jorge Valdes sits down with us to talk about his first Young Adult Novel Series, Magnus Manheart: The 5 Staffs of Justice. Jorge takes us into his fantasy world and discusses his creative process, the current state of the book, the series, and how his daughter was the motivation behind it all. We also talk about Magnus Manheart and how it evolved from a father's promise, to a 250 page story, to his future plans of making this the next great book-to-film-adaptation since Harry Potter.

We also have a brand new Top 5, with an exclusive review of Sherlock Gnomes by the talented, insightful, and breathtakingly beautiful Hazel Mae Ruano. A fresh GO/NO GO and a new PICK OF THE WEEK from all of the guys and special guest Jorge Valdes. 

If you'd like to know more about the book, its characters, or Jorge Valdes himself, make sure and visit his website: 

www.magnusmanheart.com

Photo by Joshua Fuller on Unsplash

Infinity War Trailer: Who Will Die?

Over the last ten years, Marvel Studios has carefully crafted and produced an unstoppable Universe that continues to expand and dominate the entertainment world. We all know and love our Marvel heroes. Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, the Hulk...But, has anyone ever heard of Russell Sprouts & Copeye?!?! No! Because this is the birth of new characters from a new Cinematic Universe. One that will destroy the DCEU. One that will Completely overtake the MCU. One Universe that will stand alone when the dust has settled: THE CLIMACTIC UNO CINEMATIC UNIVERSE (CUCU)! 

This episode will not only have your favorite segments like GO/NO GO, or our TOP 5 Rundown, but it will also have our reactions to the brand new Avengers: Infinity War trailer. We'll be answering YOUR questions about the trailer and/or the movie itself too. But, aside from all of that, this episode proudly unveils the beginning of Uno's Cinematic Universe and the adventures of Russell Sprouts & Bacon and the Mysterious Disappearance of Copeye. This episode is packed! So make sure and keep it locked, here, for this week's episode of The Beta Report. 

TV Time: 2018 Preview

The box. Telly. Small screen. The tube. The boob-tube. TV. Television. We all have one. Or two, or three. We even carry one in our pocket now! The way we consume TV shows today, has changed dramatically in the last couple of years. With streaming services, cable channel apps, and video-sharing websites all providing access to what we could only get at a certain time in one particular place, has now opened up a world of opportunities to mind-numbingly binge every TV show that is out there. But, with all those possibilities now available to us, it might be hard to figure out what to watch, when to watch, and where to watch some of the new and returning shows in 2018. That’s where we come in. The Beta Report has done all your homework for you. They don’t call one of us the King of The Nerds for nothing. In today’s episode, we highlight some of the best brand new shows coming out this year and we also look at some of our favorite returning shows like Jessica Jones, The Handmaid’s Tale and Atlanta.

We also have a new PICK OF THE WEEK and a challenge for all of our listeners…Listen in to see what that might be and what that might mean for Uno, Kon, and Jay. We got all that and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

Photo by Pawel Kadysz on Unsplash

Star Wars: TLJ Episode

It time for The Beta Bros...to end...So that THE BETA REPORT can finally return to full strength. That's right people, Uno, like exiled Luke, has felt the Force calling to him from a distance, and is now back! And, what better time to return, as we focus our force powers to try and tackle what will surely be one of the best movies of the year. That's right, this is our Star Wars: The Last Jedi Episode. But, that's not all. We also have our favorite art director, toy maker, Cudahy shaker and all around dope dude, Carlos Mendoza on today's episode too. 

We're all in to discuss what we know, share theories, and make our predictions as well. Plus, we got our PICK OF THE WEEK and we also have our first sponsored episode....ever! 

With that said, this episode is brought to you by Lucha Printing (@Luchaprinting; luchaprinting.com). Make sure to follow them on all Social Media sites and hit up our boy Hugo for all your printing needs. He hit us up with some amazing "Estar Guars" shirts that we will be sharing soon. Stay tuned. 

Summer Movie Preview 2017

Before we get into this week's show, we just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the tragedy which took place in England yesterday, as we extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to the families of those affected. We also send out our love and prayers to Zack Snyder and his family after announcing the loss of his daughter. This is all truly devastating news, and our hearts and prayers are with them all.

Its episode 78! TBR is at full strength again, as the lovely Cat rejoins us this week. On today's episode we break down all of the new movie news that has just been announced. From the Tom's getting new roles i.e. Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Tom Hardy as Venom, Universal's Movie Monster Universe...DARK UNIVERSE aka "Monster Squad 2.0", now taking shape, to our close friend and occasional podcast guest Arnold Schwarzenegger, announcing that he is going to be in yet another Terminator movie but this time with the great James Cameron involved as well. The KON also throws in a quick review of Alien: Covenant. Plus, we also have a Summer 2017 Movie Preview and our pick of the week. Its another packed show! As always, we've got all this, and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Guardians of The Galaxy: VOL 2 Review (SPOILER FREE)

Episode 76! Guardians of The Galaxy: Vol 2 is finally here. This has been one of our most anticipated movies of the year and, for some of us, it didn't disappoint. Though, not all of us felt the same about the movie. Some of us weren't really feeling the Brady Bunch-esque character drama that the movie presented. So, listen in to get our SPOILER FREE review of the film and find out what we loved and what we didn't like so much from the movie. Also, it wouldn't be a Guardians-centric show if we didn't talk about the music in the movie. Its no surprise that Guardians of The Galaxy and James Gunn have become synonymous with a great soundtrack, and this film lives up to that claim x 100! In that same vein, we look at other great songs that thrust their respective movies from great features to iconic films like Rocky and Eye of the Tiger, Top Gun and Danger Zone...and Guardians of the Galaxy : Vol 2 and The Chain (Trust us, that song makes this movie!). All that, plus a few surprises, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

TBR: The Last Jetti

Its Episode 74! Back at it again with this Star Wars talk. So much amazing news came out of the Star Wars 40th Celebration in Orlando. This week we break down the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer and poster that were released last week. We also discuss some theories and rumors we've heard from around the web about the whispers we hear in the trailers, Rey's parents, and what "the Jedi must end" really means. Plus, we also review Fast 8 and its possible cause of baldness in men (we see you Vin Diesel, Rock, Tyresse, and Jason Statham).  We also have our review of The Get Down: Part 2! #GiveNapoleonSomeLove Its another loaded show, so keep it locked here on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Taika & Cat: A Tale of Many Tangents

Its Episode 73! Thor! Taika! Thor! Taika! Thor: Ragnarok just dropped a new trailer and its fantastic. We have our reaction to that interstellar beauty and we can't stop ourselves from gushing over director Taika Waititi and all of his movies. Seriously, do yourself a favor and watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What we do in the Shadows, and the Team Thor Shorts. We promise you wont be disappointed. We also tour the world of Reddit in a brand new edition of Cat Chat. Plus, the world's longest intro!

The Cat's Meow

Episode 65! On today's show The Beta Bros welcome a very special guest to the program. Its our pleasure to introduce our dear friend, Catherine aka "Cat"  Lampon to The Beta Report family. From board game conventions to mathematics jokes, we are excited to have her on the show. We are also thrilled to explore the weird and wild world of Reddit with her, in a new segment called Cat Chat. And, of course, this wouldn't be a TBR show if we didn't talk a little Star Wars. More specifically, the newly revealed title for Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Is it singular or plural?!?! So much speculation...Damn you Lucasfilm! All that and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

A Look Ahead: 2017 TV SHOWS & MOVIES

Happy New Year everyone! It's the first episode of 2017. Join The Beta Bros as they look ahead to their most anticipated movies and TV shows of the year. From Logan to Chips, to Tom Hardy's new TV show Taboo, the Bros have you covered. So, as always, come waste some time with them.

ROGUE ONE: A New Dope...Review

Turkeys, Tangents, & Trailers

In true Beta Report fashion, we're still talking about thanksgiving and family dinner disasters. We've also got a new edition of The Trailer Park with three brand new trailers released this past week. The KON also gives his thoughts on Fantastic Beasts. All that and more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

A Show Called Quest

Makeup & Monsters w/ Andi Mendoza

Fall Movie Preview