The Rise of Beywalker: Star Wars Episode IX Extravaganza

The KON and Jay are ready to complete your training. Come, fulfill your destiny and listen to their brand new episode to become a Jedi and bring balance to the force and peace to the Galaxy! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is finally here and your Jedi Masters, The KON and Jay, are force pushing their way through all of the spoilers to bring you their best spoiler-free preview of Episode IX, the last and crucial story in the Skywalker Saga.

Its true, all of it, The Beta Bros have put together yet another fantastic episode for your time wasting pleasure. So, buckle into your speeder, construct your lightsaber, and press play on your holochess console as they blast off into hyperspace to a galaxy far, far away for another episode of The Beta Report.

The Beta Report Effect Strikes Again!

It might be coincidental, or clearly scientific, and perhaps a bit mystical, regardless of how you’d like to classify it, one thing remains true: THE BETA REPORT EFFECT IS REAL! They've often joked about the power of the TBR Effect, but now even we are beginning to believe it. The Beta Bros react to the astonishing ways The Effect has worked its entertainment magic in so many ways this week. From the sudden swell of Joaquin Phoenix as The Joker images and videos flooding our streams, to The House with a Clock in its Walls hitting the top spot on the TOP 5, we’ve developed the Midas Touch and we’d like to share the wealth.

The KON also reacts to a movie he may or may not have seen, as a brand new Bumblebee Trailer buzzed its way onto the internet. Plus, there are some creepy things going on in the TBR studio today…and Jay blames The Nun! Listen to find out if The Beta Bros made it out of this episode alive.

Captain Marvel Trailer Reaction! Oh, and Emmy stuff too...BLAH!

H I G H E R / F U R T H E R / F A S T E R / M O R E

The new trailer for Marvel’s first post Infinity War movie: Captain Marvel has just fallen from the skies and onto our screens and we are blown away! Strap in as we blast off into the cosmic realm and geek out over all of the Kree fighting, Skrull invading, Blockbuster crashing action that was shown in this epic trailer. Also, aside from just reacting to the trailer, we also offer up our own thoughts and theories of how this will connect to the Post Snap Era of Marvel films. Will Captain Marvel truly be the savior the Avengers—and the universe—truly needs? Listen to find out.

Oh, and we also talk about this thing called “The Emmy Awards”??? Your guess is as good as ours. We got all this and so much more, on this episode of The Beta Report.

Fall Movie Preview (2018)

The warm orange glow of Fall is slowly covering us like a well worn sweater. Summer is now a foregone memory and the adventures of the sun baked season call for the slow drawl of a forlorn autumn day. There’s nothing better on a cool autumn night than a good movie, and this Fall is chalk full of them! From Creed II, Widows, Ralph Breaks the Internet, to the hilarious misadventures of the new Will Ferrell and John C. Riley midcentury romp: Holmes & Watson, this fall is shaping up to be special. Listen in as The Beta Report breaks down all of the must see movies of the fall and, more importantly, the movies you should most definitely stay away from.

All that and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

Late to The Party: Movies We May Have Missed, But You Shouldn't!

Like with most things, it wouldn't really be The Beta Report if we weren't fashionably late...TO EVERYTHING! It's kind of our calling card. And though, timing is a factor for a movie's current relevance and impact, a great movie can always be judged by its timelessness and transcendent qualities. So, we've tirelessly scoured the pantheon of great movies that may have passed us by and compiled a few interesting choices of movies and TV shows that we missed on their initial release, but we highly suggest you watch. We're just a little late to the party, but the party never really gets started until we arrive. #TheBetaReportEffect #ItsReal

Also, we got a brand new PICK OF THE WEEK that is neither tame nor ordinary in any way. 

Presenting: A TBR Joint

Ladies and gentlemen, presenting: A TBR Joint. We bring you just a little bit of STATIC. A story about the right hand and the left hand, good and evil, love and hate: Blackkklansman and The Meg, Spike Lee and Jason Statham. The Beta Bros have a fresh new GO/NO GO featuring the return of the man, the myth, the legend: Spike Lee and his new film Blackkklansman. Does Spike have more juice than Statham to bring people to theaters? Is a great director more attractive than a great action star? The boy's discuss. 

We also have a brand new STREAM COME TRUE featuring a Youtube channel you should all be following and a 90's action classic that we've all probably erased from our minds. And, for the first time, in a long time, we have a unanimous winner for this week's PICK OF THE WEEK. All that, and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Oh and remember...Always do the right thing. Got it? Got it. I'm gone. 

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.  

Who is The New Box Office Champ?

Arnold schwarzenegger, Tom Cruise, Will Smith...these titans ruled over all other actors for years at the box office. At the height of their powers, their draw at the box office was pretty undeniable. People flocked to movies that starred any one of these guys and we were all happy to throw money at their feet. But, as Marvel and the rise of comic book movies have sort of monopolized over the box office, which one actor could be the next Box Office Champ? Well, The Beta Report throws down in the ring and drop kicks each other's choices until one contender is left standing!

We also have a brand new TOP 5, which includes Acri-mo-nee..Ah-cri-mo-nye...You know what we're saying. A new cataclysmic GO/NO GO featuring a box office champion contender, and, as always, a new PICK OF THE WEEK. We've got all that, and...SO MUCH MORE. Keep it locked here for a new episode of The Beta Report. 

Ready Player Won: TBR Got it Wrong

Ready Player One, you did it! With the exception of the KON, who had all of the faith in the world for this movie, Jay and Uno both had their reservations. Well, we're glad to admit that WE WERE WRONG. Ready Player One was a great movie and we'll be diving into what we loved, what we wished we would have seen more of, and what we got totally wrong. 

We also have a brand new edition of the MAGIC CRYSTAL BALL for April, A STREAM COME TRUE, and Uno shares the most amazing Atlanta-Inspired "Bibby Story" you'll ever hear. We have all this and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Photo by Pat Kwon on Unsplash

Black Panther Preview

WAKANDA FOREVER! Black Panther is almost here and we've got everything you need to know about the masked hero in today's episode! From his powers, to the main villains, to our movie predictions, we've compiled a quick primer to get you ready for the first Marvel blockbuster of the year. We also touched on Jay's new blog and his review of the phenomenal Black Panther Album. We highlight some of our favorite tracks and the implications of certain tracks to the movie. 

We also run down the Top 5 movies in theaters, a message from sick Uno, and our PICK OF THE WEEK. (Its finally a horror movie!!!) All that and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report. 

Black Lightning & Pun Man Save the Day

When you're struck with a jolt of fear and the thunderous charge of danger is shockingly near. Worry not, as the electrifying duo of Black Lightning and Pun Man are here to light your darkest nights! Okay, that is about as punny as I can get without throwing up. But, this is our show in a nutshell. We review the CW's brand new super hero show Black Lightning's first episode. Are the characters compelling? Is the villain a real threat? Is this show Beta Approved? You'll have to listen to find out. 

And, as the CW universe of DC characters continues to expand, we discuss what movie or TV universe we'd most like to live in. Would Uno like to live in the MCU to assume his secret super hero identity: Pun Man? Would the Kon want to meet the alternate Khan in the Star Trek Universe? Am I going to Never-land so that I can really be Forever Five?!? You'll just have to listen to find out. 

We also decided to extend last week's SECRET WORD CHALLENGE for one more week! We also have a new SECRET WORD CHALLENGE for this week that would effect our blog. Plus, as always, we have a new...no, we have THREE PICKS OF THE WEEK for you to check out. All that and many many more puns, and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Un Poco de Coco [Movie Review & Avengers Trailer Reaction]

Dread it. Run from it. But The Beta Report will always bring you a new episode! The Beta Bros are back and we're reacting to the record breaking Avengers: Infinity War Trailer. We go toe to toe with Marvel's most formidable foe and breakdown Bruce Willis in Space aka Thanos' every move. What does his presence mean for our heroes who currently possess an Infinity Stone? Where is the Soul Stone? Who will die? Who will survive? Is Jay's one sided bromance with bearded Captain America weird? We answer all of those questions and so much more. 

We also revel in the magnificence of Pixar's newest hit movie: COCO. Jay gives us his review of both COCO and the Frozen short movie: Olaf's Frozen Adventure. ¡Y no manchen hijos, esta pelicula esta pero requete-buena! ¡Te lo juro! 

Plus, we got TWO new PICKS OF THE WEEK for you! We got all that and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report. 

Tofurky Talk & Leftover Thoughts

What’s thanksgiving without a few leftovers? And what’s a post-thanksgiving episode without some tofurkey talk and a little more Justice League thoughts? This week, we revisit last week’s Justice League discussion and touch on a few things that we didn’t have a chance to get to. Namely, the appearance of Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke, his stand-alone movie, The Legion of Doom, and the DCEU’s future. We also had to talk about Kevin Feige’s most recent comments about Avengers 4, and the most certain end of the current Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. Who will we see in the next phase? Which of our beloved heroes will make it out alive or simply fade away?

We also share same Thanksgiving stories, Black Friday nostalgia and let downs, and of course, our PICK OF THE WEEK! So, make sure and click the link/play button below to listen to this week’s new episode. 

Photo by Rustic Vegan on Unsplash

(Not So) Mini Episode

Jay is visiting family out of state, but that won't stop him from sitting alone, in a car, on a dark street, in a dusky small town in New Mexico fearing alien probes, blue meth dealers or Pennywise to provide you with the most entertaining nonsense you can imagine. You can always count on The Beta Bros to waste your time no matter which state we are in. You can also count on TBR to do a mini-episode, but still make it an hour long show!

This week, we discuss the return of JJ Abrams to the Star Wars Universe as its being reported that he has now been hired to write and direct Episode IX after Colin Trevorrow's firing. We also talk Narcos: Season 3, Little Evil, and Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water, which we unfortunately missed in our last episode "Fall Preview (Movies)".

We also have a very different PICK OF THE WEEK for you and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Photo by Jaz King on Unsplash

FALL PREVIEW (MOVIES)

It's Episode 89! It's a sad day here at The Beta Report HQ as we say goodbye to Game of Thrones Season 7, and even more devastating...we bid farewell to the beloved (mostly by us) "Game of Bros" segment! Nevertheless, we unsheathe our gallant words one last time this year and breakdown the season finale of GoT: "The Dragon and the Wolf". But, beware...SPOILERS are gnawing and clawing like the army of the dead in this episode. So, again, beware and proceed with caution.

We also breakdown some of our most anticipated movies of the Fall. With some obvious choices like IT, Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, to some not so obvious picks like Jackie Chan's The Foreigner and...Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle?

The KON also shares his thoughts on the new Amazon Prime super hero show The Tick: Season 1. All that and so much more on this weeks episode of The Beta Report.

Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash

Robots in Decline: Transformers 5 Review

It's Episode 81! The team is all together! This week we review the phenomenal, flawless, awe inspiring...no wait, its just the newest Transformers movie. We also give an early preview of Spider Man: Homecoming and the future of the Spidey-verse and all of the planned Spider Man spinoffs. We also have our PICK OF THE WEEK, which is a [Jimm Ross Voice] slobberknocker of a great show. All this and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

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Wonder Woman Review (Mostly Spoiler Free)

Its Episode 79! The KON, Forever Five, and Cat...The Beta Report is back! After taking a few weeks off, we are back with another great show. In this episode, its all about Wonder Woman! We've all seen it and we're all dying to talk about it. From the sprawling beaches of Themyscira to the tiny babies in London, sit back as we revel in the majesty and grace of our new favorite DC hero. But, its not all glowing water and Themyscira sunsets, there were a few dark spots worth mentioning too. And, we'll get to all that and so much more in this week's episode of The Beta Report.

The Beta Bros: Duel vs. Dual

It's episode 77! This week, The Beta Bros take over the show, sans Cat and Gabasonic. On this week's episode we look at all of the new X-Men franchise news that has recently been announced. Get our thoughts on the new The Gifted trailer, recent casting news for the New Mutants movie, and Josh Brolin's big head and little arms debate. We also give you our preview of Alien: Covenant and Michael Fassbender's (!!!!) DUAL (!!!!) roles. Lastly, we continue to gush over Aziz Ansari's Master of None, as it returns for Season 2. We honestly cannot say enough about its approach to comedy and its moving narratives and story-telling. Ansari has definitely tapped into something that is simultaneously poignant and hilarious. If you enjoyed Season 1 of this show, you'll definitely love Season 2. We've got all this and so much more 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.

Anime 101: Entry Level Subarashi

It's Episode 72 of The Beta Report! This week, we shine a light on the marvelous world of Anime. Now, we aren't experts on the subject, but we do love it. And, if you're anything like us, I'm sure you'll love it too. So, we wanted to give you guys a quick list of some of our favorite "Entry Level" anime shows that we think might help you get into the genre. We also break down The Walking Dead Season Finale (all hail Shiva), we have our Ghost in the Shell review, and we introduce a brand new segment: The Beta Hate (Celebrity Edition). We see you Rachel! We've got all that and so much more in this week's episode of The Beta Report.