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Summer Preview: 8 Movies & Shows You Need to Watch This Summer

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Summer Preview: 8 Movies & Shows You Need to Watch This Summer

Summer is finally here! Cue in “Sunflower” by Post Malone & Swae Lee, for what will undoubtedly continue to be the anthem of this year’s summer fun. The Beta Boys whip out their immaculate dad bods and bikinis to bring you their most anticipated must watch movies and TV shows of the summer. From Netflix Originals to giant tent-pole blockbuster movies, TBR has their 8 must see movies and shows of Summer 2019.

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Has DC Figured it Out? Are Shazam & The Joker Worth Watching?

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Has DC Figured it Out? Are Shazam & The Joker Worth Watching?

We are very close to making this question rhetorical…but, has DC finally figured it out? Are these new Zack Snyder-less movies any good? Should we be excited for The Joker and Shazam? The Beta Boys answer all these questions and some. We also say his name in a brand new GO/NO GO. Should you go watch Shazam this weekend? Listen to find out what we think.

But never mind all that…ENDGAME TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! We’ll talk about all of the online madness and touch on the final trailer as we inch closer and closer to April 26th. We also have recommendations coming out our ears from start to finish. All that and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

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7 Unconventional Valentines Day Movies to Watch Instead of The Notebook

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7 Unconventional Valentines Day Movies to Watch Instead of The Notebook

Love is blind, but you don’t have to be when it comes to your Valentine’s Day movie choices. Love comes in many forms, so we wanted to celebrate 7 unconventional choices that will hopefully get the flames of love burning with your date. The Beta Bros also uncover a hidden in plain sight love virtuoso. You’ll be shocked to find out which group of films by the same director, we believe are the epitome of unorthodox romance movies.

Jay also offers a few choices that you may want to stay away from if you wish to really impress your date. HINT: Stay away from anything that has an MMA fighter as its star or has the word “Darkness” in its tile. You’re welcome. All that and so much more, on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

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You Are Not Well (MANIAC Review)

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You Are Not Well (MANIAC Review)

You’re not well. But, The KON has the solution for you. Listen to his review of MANIAC, the newest Netflix Original Limited Series starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone.

The Beta Bros also inspect the current state of the Marvel & FOX merger. Diagnosis? Listen to find out.

We also have a brand new PICK OF THE WEEK, plus another New Tune Tuesday…on Thursday…but its actually Friday! *Working Title All that and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

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Mamma Mia! 3 MOVIE REVIEWS w/Special Guest Claudia Ruano

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Mamma Mia! 3 MOVIE REVIEWS w/Special Guest Claudia Ruano

Our last episode was all for the fellas. It was mustaches and fist reloads. But today, we got a little something for the ladies! That's right, TBR is singing all their way to Greece with Special Guest, Claudia Ruano who reviews the ABBA extravaganza musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. WARNING: There will be MAJOR SPOILERS! Is that, a ghost?

Jay also gives his review of the new Disney movie Christopher Robin. This heartwarming tale tackles some major issues about adulthood, vocation, happiness and imagination. Does Disney have another classic on their hands? Also, The KON shares his final thoughts on Mission Impossible: Fallout. Is it time for Tom Cruise to hang it up? Tune in to find out the answers to all of these questions.

We got all this and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

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That Friday Feeling

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That Friday Feeling

It's a Friday episode of The Beta Report and its about to get poppin'! So, throw your neighborhood up in the air and chill with The Beta Boys like you just don't care. 

Today, The Rock, Adam Sandler, and Lakeith Stanfield square up like Deebo, Craig, and Smokey in a brand new GO/NO GO. Its Skyscraper vs. Hotel Transylvania 3 vs. Sorry to Bother You in a three way brawl for your money this weekend. Which is the best choice for you or your family this weekend? Listen up to find out. We also have a new PICK(s) OF THE WEEK, in case you're not planning to go to the theater this weekend. 

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Interview with a Wookie w/Special Guest Chewbacca

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Interview with a Wookie w/Special Guest Chewbacca

The Beta Report has a packed show today. The KON has seen Deadpool 2 and he does a deep dive into the movie and gives his SPOILERY review. They also preview this weeks only GO/NO GO option, Solo: A Star Wars Story. The boys break down this movie and let you know what to expect and whether this is actually going to be good. Have expectations kind of turned the tide for TBR? Plus, Jay offers up his Willow/Solo parallels and how Young Val Kilmer is the key to Solo's success. Go read Jay's new blog to learn more about his theory. 

And, finally, what you've all been waiting for, The Beta Report has your exclusive interview with the legendary Wookie warrior, Chewbacca! We are excited to have him on the show and he offers a lot of interesting information regarding his co-star Harrison Ford, and he also talks about his other acting jobs that you might not be aware of. So much good stuff! Plus, we have another TOP 5, plus a brand new batch of PICKS OF THE WEEK. All that and so much more on this weeks episode of The Beta Report. 

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Ready Player Won: TBR Got it Wrong

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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

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Magic March

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Magic March

Come close. Closer...and look into our magic balls. Three of them in fact, as the Kon, Uno and Jay take you on a mystical journey through the lands of Magic March. Let us bewitch you with our March movie preview as the boy's breakdown the upcoming movies we think will be the standouts of this pretty stacked month. Take heed as well, as a tempestuous wind of reboots and remakes may come crashing down upon us in the near future. Stare at the glimmering, glistening, gleaming shine of our magic balls and wait and see if films like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Scarface, The Crow, The NeverEnding Story, or Short Circuit should get a Reboot or, simply, just get The Boot!

We have all this plus so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

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TV Time: 2018 Preview

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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

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(Not So) Mini Episode

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(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

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Game of Bros

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Game of Bros

It's Episode 85! On today's episode, The Beta Bros take on Season 7 of Game of Thrones. We react to episode 5 "Eastwatch", the benefits of this season's faster pace and whether there is too much fan service going on as we commence to wind the series down. We also keep it within the GOT family and talk about a little known movie starring everyone's favorite Lannister, Peter Dinklage, called Rememory. Then there is the Bruce Willis led remake of Death Wish. Will it work? Does this remake suffer from the history of its own name? Is Bruce "Willy" a good replacement for Charles Bronson? We answer all these questions and more. Plus, we got our PICK OF THE WEEK...THE DEFENDERS! All that and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

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D23 Reveals and GoT Review w/Special Guest Performance

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D23 Reveals and GoT Review w/Special Guest Performance

It's Episode 83! On today's show, The Beta Report breaks down all of the new reveals from this year's D23 Expo. From the live-action Aladdin movie to Infinity Wars and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, TBR discusses all of the breaking news coming out of the Disney Expo. We also review episode one of Game of Throne's Season 7. Even more exciting news...Jay has finally seen a whole episode of Game of Thrones! More on that, plus TBR's reactions to Arya the assassin, the guilty Hound, and the perfect episode ending. And finally, an old friend drops by on the show to discuss poetry and their literary work. He also masterfully performs some "collaborative" pieces of poetry that you wont hear anywhere else but here! All that and so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

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Wonder Woman Review (Mostly Spoiler Free)

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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.

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Summer Movie Preview 2017

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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.

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Ricardo Ramirez: The Directors Cut

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Ricardo Ramirez: The Directors Cut

Its Episode 75! Through the course of this show's run, we've been fortunate enough to interview an amazing group of talented and insightful people. From producers, toy designers, make-up and hip-hop artists, to an actual Judge/Lawyer, a concha enthusiast and old childhood friends. Its always been our goal to book eclectic and entertaining guests who not only share our love for movies and comics, but who can also teach us a little something along the way. This episode is no different! This week, we had the opportunity to interview not only an old friend, but also a film director whose burgeoning voice in the industry will soon make him stand along side the great film makers reigning today. Aside from that, he is also currently involved in the TV/Film industry as a crucial component that breathes life to some of our favorite shows currently running, like: Designated Survivor, Marvel's: Agents of Shield, and Son of Zorn. As such, its our distinct pleasure to welcome Ricardo "Richie" Ramirez to this week's episode of The Beta Report. He'll be sharing insider knowledge regarding his job working behind the scenes on such high profile shows like the ones we mentioned above. He'll also talk a little about what its like to write, create, and film his own projects. And finally, the gloves come off as The Kon and Richie take the DC vs. Marvel battle outside the ring, for an all out nerd-tastic brawl. We have all that, and so much more, on this week's episode of: The Beta Report. 

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Turkeys, Tangents, & Trailers

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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.

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