Beards & Sundries
di Joe, Jay, and AnthonyStagione 8

GAME OVER: for more than just this season in modern America
Episode 24 the FINALE: It’s the grand finale, Beardos! We’ve reached the end of the line for Season 8, and we’re dedicating this entire episode to the art of the finale. We dive into iconic pop culture endings and draft a list of everyday nuisances we wish would just end already. Inside the Season 8 Finale: Intro Shoutouts: We break down two viral videos that completely set the tone for today's show. The Final Beardo Check-In: Saying goodbye to our listeners for the season with one last mailbag. Crumbl Corner: We risk a sugar-induced medical emergency with our final cookie review of the season. The Custom Boss Battle: Jay steps into the ring and completely clears the field in an epic custom encounter. The End Game: Joe introduces a brand-new game designed to close out the year, but a few clever tricks at the finish line ensure a spectacular win for Jay. Thank you for listening to Season 8! Stay subscribed so you don't miss our return for Season 9!Episode 22: We’re sorry, Gen Z. It’s a somber but hilarious realization this week as the guys look at the youngest working generation and realize we owe them a massive apology. We break down the traits we love to make fun of, only to admit that Millennials and Boomers created the exact landscape they are surviving in. Highlights of this episode: The Apology Tour: Why Millennials need to take accountability for the timeline. Beardo Check-In: We play and answer the latest messages from our listeners. Crumbl Corner: The weekly cookie deep-dive with the boys. The "No Cap" Game: Jay hosts a game testing our knowledge of Gen Z vocabulary. From rizz to skibidi and everything in between, we discover just how old we really are. Put on your baggy jeans, grab a high-calorie cookie, and join the generational peace treaty. Episode 21: This week, we’re dealing with the heavy stuff... and the messy stuff. We open the floor to discuss the existential crises hanging over our heads, only for the tone to completely derail when Jay confesses to a nighttime accident that inspired this week’s lovely title. Highlights include: The Meaning of Life: Navigating existential dread in 2026. Freddy Pooper: Jay’s dream Beardo Community: Reading letters from the listeners who keep us sane. Crumbl Corner: Reviewing the latest cookie drop. The Mandela Effect: Anthony plays a game that completely shatters our perception of history and pop culture. Breathe through the existential dread, check your sheets, and hit subscribe! Episode 20: Jay’s been be-bitched, and nobody is safe. This week, we’re dissecting Jay’s recent bad mood and lightheartedly pointing the finger at one of our own listeners for casting a hex on the studio. Highlights include: The Mood Ward: Exploring why Jay is vexed and how we’re handling it. Bad Driving Confessions: We expose ourselves and the dumbest mistakes we’ve ever made on the road. Crumbl Corner: The weekly cookie review. Will it sweeten Jay’s disposition? Only time will tell. The Itinerary from Hell: We play a game where we design the most miserable, chaotic, stress-inducing trip possible for a member of the Beardo community. Grab your nose-twitching skills and join the madness. Episode 19: Show us your aspics! This week, the boys talk sweets, but the episode quickly devolves from a classy debate on international desserts into a deep dive into the absolute horror of vintage meat aspics. Highlights include: The Dessert Debate: Our thoughts on global treats and sugar rushes. Beards & Sundries: A special message from our sponsor and their massive barrel of rainbow sherbet. Beardo Check-In: Catching up with the best listener community in podcasting. Crumbl Corner: Breaking down this week's cookie menu. The Rage Game: We play a game designed to push Anthony's buttons, and it works flawlessly. Grab a spoon, bypass the savory Jell-O, and subscribe, hoes! I can barely taste the alcohol in this!
Episode 18: Grab a glass of Boyd’s Famous Lemonade and bear with us—this one is a wild ride. This week, we’re reflecting on our past lives as professional drinkers, sharing stories that prove we’re lucky to be here today. Highlights of the chaos: Drinking Histories: We look back at the nights that shaped us (and the ones we can't remember). Technical Meltdown: Joe battles his setup in real-time, making for a truly "authentic" listening experience. Toasting the Random: We raise a glass to the things we love, the things we hate, and everything in between. Crumbl Corner: We review this week's lineup, including the Cookies & Cream Cheesecake. Beardo Check-in: Reading your listener mail and keeping the community alive. Subscribe now! (Please ignore any audio glitches; it just adds to the aesthetic.)We're Late! We're Late! For a very important date!
Episode 17: If you’re late to this episode, don’t worry—we’re used to it. This week, we tackle the frustration of businesses that can’t stick to a schedule, Jay’s harrowing journey home from Florida on Delta, and our absolute excitement over a voicemail from Oscar Montoya (Dropout TV, Dimension 20). Highlights of the chaos: The Time Struggle: Why Jay is done with his local pizza place. Things to be Late For: A segment on why punctuality is overrated for certain life events. Jay’s Always Later Funeral Home: Our newest (and most questionable) sponsor. Oscar’s Question: We answer Oscar Montoya’s query about life-changing parties. Jay’s story involves significantly more trauma than Joe or Anthony’s. Crumbl Corner: The sugar report of the week. Movie Night: Joe and Anthony break down the existential dread of The Truman Show. Subscribe now (even if you’re late)!An Episode About the Only Three Famous People Named "Truman" (Plus One Other)
Get out those tin foil hats and your industrial-sized popcorn buckets, beardos! This week we're wandering down the road of conspiracy via the gateway of the classic film, "The Truman Show". From Truman Capote to Harry S Truman, we're going to touch on every famous person with the name and how we think we might just be living in a simulation...What Do Chris Farley and Billy Mays Have in Common...
Join us as we navigate a humorous and insightful discussion on how movies from the '90s and early 2000s age over time, with sharp takes on Hollywood stereotypes, problematic tropes, and cultural shifts. Plus, get an inside look at our quirky podcast antics and our newly revamped website with a fun game!Episode 14: We’re getting literary—sort of. This week, the crew discusses "Salt, Fat, Ass and Heat," a deep dive into our reading habits, Joe’s extensive cookbook collection, and the childhood stories we still remember. Highlights include: Literary Trauma: The books we were forced to read in school that we still haven't forgiven. Page to Screen: Our definitive stance on book-to-movie adaptations. Crumbl Corner: The weekly sugar report you know and love. Beardo Check-in: We hear from our listeners about their own reading (or non-reading) habits. Horror Mad Libs: Anthony leads us through a terrifyingly funny Mad Lib that proves we shouldn't be allowed to write fiction. Whether you're a bookworm or just here for the "Ass and Heat," pull up a chair and join the club.