# TS 521: Blocking Betas

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Podcast: [The Show with Sam & Joe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-show-with-sam-joe-1090259)
Published: 2026-01-09T05:39:38+00:00
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This week we talk about bad cheese, treadmills, construction, house shoes, bidets, and beta blockers. Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoe Things we talked about: Somerdale - Great British Cheddar Cheese With Balsamic Onion Favorite things: Brondell Bidet Toilet Seat S101 GOYOUTH 2 in 1 Under Desk Electric Treadmill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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