Are We Done With The X-MEN Franchise? (W/Special Guest Gabasonic)

The new trailer for X-Men: Dark Phoenix just dropped, and The Beta Boys react to the second onscreen appearance of the Phoenix and her friends. We don’t want to say it. But, we feel like we need to. Is the X-Men franchise dipping into lackluster DCEU territory? Listen to find out.

Oh and…GABASONIC aka Gabe Ruth aka Gabe Swanson aka Gaba-daba-do…Gabe is back! Gabe sits down with the Beta Bros one more time to talk about the X-Men and Dark Phoenix, but he also shares about his new Youtube channel and his new super hero friends. All this and so much more on this week’s episode of The Beta Report.

COMIC-CON 2018 RECAP

Comic-Con 2018 was this weekend aaaannnnddd....Did anyone really care? The Beta Boys are back to talk about the underwhelming sensation we all got after this year's Comic-Con. Its a reminder of just how much Disney/Marvel/Lucasfilm mean to the convention and how its presence and/or absence is definitely felt. Or is it something else? Is the lack of new and creative ideas put at the forefront once the spectacle of Disney and friends aren't there to hide the mediocrity? 

But, it wasn't all doom and gloom, there were a few standouts that actually shattered our boredom and blew our expectations out of the water! The KON, Jay, and Uno dive into their favorite trailers from the Con and point out a few gems that we should all be looking forward to with a new TRAILER PARK segment. 

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. 

4th of July Pre-Show

Happy 3rd of July! The Beta Report is celebrating America by trying something a little different this week. We're gonna commemorate 'Merica by giving you TWO EPISODES IN ONE WEEK! What's more American than "Two for the Price of ONE"? The episodes will be 30 minutes long, perfect for your daily commutes on the Oregon Trail or if you're simply giving your pet Bald Eagle a bath. These bite-sized episodes are here to feed your podcast hunger like a fresh basket of Freedom Fries. They'll be up every Tuesday and Thursday, unless, Toddlers...You guys already know. 

On today's episode, we got a new TOP 5 (movies at the box office), The KON gives a quick review for the Netflix Original Show, GLOW Season 2, and Jay, Uno, and The KON give you the perfect 4th of July Movies to watch this week. We've got all this and so much more on the FIRST OF TWO episodes this week, of The Beta Report.

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. 

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. 

The Oscars 2018

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 90th Academy Awards...BETA REPORT REACTION! We've got a star studded evening for you filled with Hollywood's greatest stars including The KON who we all know from his groundbreaking performance as a pseudo-royal-genius who manages to rally an entire country behind his knowledge of nerdy things. We'll also have a special performance by the enigmatic but always spectacular, UNO doing a heartfelt rendition of "Hey Hey Hey (Goodbye)". Finally, we have Jay, the minuscule man who has adapted his miraculous story as a forever five year old in his eloquently documented blogs.

So, we have a great evening filled with the TOP 5 movies at the Box Office, another edition of Go/No Go and a Stream Come True, plus much much more. It's going to be a fantastic night filled with many great moments, in what will undoubtedly be a night to remember among the stars. 

Black Panther Review W/Riel Phillips

First and foremost, WAKANDA FOREVER! Okay, now that I've got that out of my system, WAKANDA FOREVER!!! Okay, okay, The Beta Report has just seen Black Panther and we have our in depth and comprehensive review of the film in today's episode. Also, WAKA...no, really, we have a special guest making his Beta Report debut. Riel Phillips is an interactive motion and UX designer who currently works for IMDB. Most recently, Riel worked on the custom animation and design for the Black Panther IMDB Page. He shares his experiences working with IMDB, his thoughts on Black Panther, his tips on how to break into the digital marketing industry, and revel in the glorious moment we all become best friends. 

We also have a fresh Top 5 of the week, Go/No Go, and of course, a new PICK OF THE WEEK. We have all that and so much more on 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

2017: In Review

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you had a fun and safe holiday season with friends and family. Now, its our turn to celebrate with you as we look forward to kicking off the new year with a brand new show! But, before we dive head first into the new year, we want to look back at what 2017 had to offer.

Last year was such a great year in entertainment. From Logan to Wonder Woman, COCO to Get Out, Mindhunter to The Punisher, we had one of, if not, THE BEST year for movies and TV shows EVER. While some of you might consider that a bit of an exaggeration, its hard to deny that 2017 was, at the very least, one of the greatest years for comic book movies and TV shows we've ever had! Just look at this list: Wonder Woman, Logan, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel's The Punisher on Netflix, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, The Gifted, Thor: Ragnarok, Legion, Justice League, etc. And that's just the comic book related stuff. The list can go on and on if we consider the other greats (cough cough...STAR WARS, Stranger Things: Season 2, IT...cough cough). 

So, click the link below to hear what we loved, hated, and regretted not seeing in 2017. We also give a brief look at what we're most excited for this new year, our PICK OF THE WEEK, and Uno's brand new impression (WAKANDA FOREVER). All that, plus so much more, on this week's episode of The Beta Report.

Photo by Jazmin Quaynor on Unsplash

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review (SPOILER)

The Beta Bros have seen Star Wars: The Last Jedi and they couldn't wait to talk about it! So, they went straight from the theater to the TBR HQ and laid down this spoiler filled review. From who are Rey's parents, to Reylo,  and the adorable Progs, The Beta Bros cover everything in this movie in ridiculous overstated enthusiasm. So, strap in and get ready to blast off to a galaxy far, far away in this all Star Wars episode!

This might be our last episode of the year. So, if we don't get to post another episode in 2017, we wish you all a very happy holiday season and an amazing New Year! 

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. 

Hey Man, Want to Listen to a Podcast?

On this week's episode, The Beta Bros breakdown a miracle and testify on the rebirth of the god of Thunder. He has risen from the ashes and has emerged gloriously hilarious! We got our Thor: Ragnarok review and it Korgin' great. We also preview the upcoming Justice League movie and The Punisher Netflix series, both premiering this Friday! And, we also geek out on a few new Star Wars announcements that just broke a few days ago. 

We also need your help with this week's PICK OF THE WEEK. As we mentioned above, we preview both Justice League and The Punisher but we need you to tell us what should be the PICK OF THE WEEK. Which of these two should we see on Friday? Let us know below or on Facebook and Instagram @TheBetaReport. 

Photo by Jacob Spence on Unsplash

Boo...Foo! A Beta Bros Halloween

Move over Madea, The Beta Bros have their own Halloween Special!

Hello little ghosts and goblins, we have a very SCARY episode for you today. Join us as we wander into the Upside Down to face the Shadow Monster and his minions in Hawkins, Indiana. We've seen all of Stranger Things: Season 2, and we have a SPOILER FREE review for your fiendish pleasure. We dissect and dismember the show to exorcise what we liked and laid to rest what we disliked about this new season of our beloved monster killers.

The KON has also infiltrated the  evil confines of a killer's mind and...he might never be the same! He's seen David Fincher's MINDHUNTER on Netflix, and his review is TERRIFYING....LLY GREAT! We also share YOUR Halloween movie suggestions and we relive some of our most spine tingling, traumatic and haunting movie moments!!!

We also have a new PICK OF THE WEEK and a special shout out to one of our friends and listeners. All that and so much more on 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.

Go, Go, IRON...FLOP!

Its Episode 71 of The Beta Report! Its always special when guests return for round two on our show, and today is no different. We are pleased to welcome back one of the best toy designers in the industry and overall amazing dude, Carlos Mendoza. Join us as we talk Kong: Skull Island and the emergence of shared universes. We also have our review of Marvel's Iron Fist and we also bring all the nostalgia with our Power Rangers preview. All that and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report. 

Toddlers Bro: Logan, Iron Fist, Wonder Woman

Episode 70! If we do anything during our time together, I would hope that it'd be to make your life a little easier. So, without further ado, we present to you the world's best excuse: Toddlers bro! Its simple. If you haven't had time to finish an assignment, just tell your boss: Toddlers bro! and he/she will instantly understand. Didn't study for a test: Toddlers Bro! You keep postponing your podcast recording: Toddlers Bro! It's amazing! You now wield the golden ticket of excuses. Use it wisely. Your'e welcome. 

This week, the whole crew is back to slash our way through LOGAN. We got our review and a few parting words for our beloved Wolverine [Insert sad puppy Sarah McLachlan song here...I Will Remember You!]. We offer our thoughts on the state of the X-Men franchise, should they recast Wolverine/Logan immediately or not, or should Laura aka X-23 carry on as The Wolverine. We also spend way too much time talking about La La Land (KON + CAT + MUSICALS= BAD NEWS). Plus, we talk some Iron Fist, Wonder Woman and our hope for the DECU. All that and so much more on this episode of TBR.

Bill Oscar Logan

Wait for it....wait for it...Its Episode...69!!! Okay, okay, now that we got that out of our adolescent system, The Beta Bros are back. No Cat today [Meow], because...IT'S HER BIRTHDAY! So, we had to throw her a little in studio party. We also had to toss in an impromptu Trailer Park as seconds before we started the show, Guardians of the Galaxy: VOL. 2 dropped another trailer. And we just had to talk about it and the new trailers for Kong: Skull Island and Aliens: Covenant. We also talk Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel vs. Matt Damon Feud, and, of course, that ending. We then try our best to hold in our nerdy excitement to give you our Logan Preview. And, we also pay tribute to the late great Morgan Earp aka Pvt. Hudson aka Severen aka the amazing Bill Paxton. All that and so much more on this weeks episode of The Beta Report.

Sweet Conchas: Guilty Pleasures

Episode 68! Miley Cyrus, Erik Estrada, and Conchas...what do all of these things have in common? They are our: GUILTY PLEASURES! That's right, we'll be diving in to The Beta Report's deepest, darkest, most revealing secrets to date. And, we've brought on one of our oldest friends and faithful listener, Diego Jimenez, to further embarrass us with stories about Rosas, Conchas, and Sexy Comedias?!?! We also have our initial thoughts of LEGION and its masterful execution of meticulous mind-bending visual creepiness. All that and so much more on this week's episode of The Beta Report.