ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of the Stuck in Beta podcast, Greg and Josh dive into the wild world of AI and DIY auto disasters in another classic release from Half-Assed Productions. Greg kicks things off by sharing his experience using Google’s NotebookLM to generate an eerie AI podcast based entirely on his resume. For Beer Thirty, Josh brings an Aldi find—the Great Pines American IPA—that looks suspiciously like Bell’s Two Hearted Ale but doesn’t quite hit the same mark. “Shop Talk” takes a stressful turn as Josh details his ruined weekend trying to replace his truck’s rotors, ending in stuck bolts, blown brake cylinders, and emergency caliper replacements. Plus, the guys discuss their early morning routines, Josh’s grueling 12-mile biking trip at St. Joe State Park, a skateboard documentary featuring Tony Hawk, and reviews of the romantic comedy Oh, Hi! and Game of Thrones Season 2.
Show Notes Tech & AI
NotebookLM Podcasts: Greg uploads his resume to Google’s NotebookLM and gets back a surprisingly realistic, fully generated podcast featuring two AI hosts discussing his career.
Beer Thirty & Aldi Finds
Great Pines IPA: Josh tests out an Aldi beer, the Great Pines American IPA (6% ABV) from ABW in Virginia Beach. The Two Hearted Clone: The guys note the can’s colors closely resemble Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, but ultimately give the beer a solid B-.
Shop Talk & DIY Disasters
Caliper Crisis: Josh recounts his brutal weekend truck repairs. After using WD-40 and Liquid Wrench to fight off stuck bolts on his brake assembly to replace the rotors, he made the mistake of pumping the brakes to bleed them, popping a cylinder, spilling brake fluid everywhere, and forcing him to buy all new calipers. Rental Painting: Lori spends her time painting a rental house.
Life, Outdoors & Entertainment
Morning Routines: The guys compare their wake-up calls. Josh and Lori are up at 5:00 AM for coffee and exercise, while Greg struggles with staying asleep and wakes up around 6:40 AM to leave for work by 7:30 AM. St. Joe State Park: Josh tackles a grueling, hilly 12-mile paved bike loop at St. Joe State Park down near Farmington. Skater Nostalgia: Discussing a documentary about George Powell, Stacy Peralta, and the revolutionary creation of polyurethane skateboard wheels alongside legends like Tony Hawk.
What We’re Watching: Catching up on Season 2 of Game of Thrones and reviewing the new Molly Gordon romantic comedy film Oh, Hi! on Netflix.
