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TFIYE Ep#200: Riding The 2 Cent Thunderwave! Join hosts Tim and Nate for the milestone 200th episode of The Fork in Your Ear Podcast!, where they dive into a chaotic mix of tech woes, family outings, and the latest in entertainment. Recorded amidst thunder and lightning, this episode is packed with candid banter, nerdy tangents, and plenty of laughs. **Tech Troubles & Gadgets**   Tim and Nate kick things off with a deep dive into Tim’s ongoing computer saga, from a rattling PC case to missing power cables. They discuss the challenges of tech repairs, the quirks of hard drive legacies, and Tim’s Xbox Series X trade-in for a shiny new 2TB Galaxy model. Nate shares his love for the GameSir X5S mobile controller, praising its affordability, haptics, and compatibility with phones, Switch, and PC. The duo also previews the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air, highlighting Apple’s new C1 modem and a controversial camera bump on the Pro models.   **Water Park Shenanigans**   Tim recounts his chaotic family trip

TFIYE Ep#199: Release The Kraken Bunnies! In this episode, hosts Tim Trotter and Nate Foo kick things off with casual banter about their recent woes, including health issues (Tim's skull pains and chiropractor visits, Nate's headaches), matching flat tires on his and his wife's car, extreme California heat (109°F), and AC repairs. Tim shares details on his upcoming mini-vacation to Great Wolf Lodge for water slides, while Nate vents about tire shop hassles and worn treads potentially voiding warranties. They compare road noise in Washington vs. California highways and mention quirky musical roads that play tunes like the William Tell Overture via speed berms. The conversation shifts to major life updates: Tim recounts a grueling week helping his mom prepare for an estate sale on her 35-acre property following his father's passing. He describes hauling massive amounts of accumulated items, including a full shipping container, prepper supplies, barns full of tools, knives, flashlights, old hard drives, MacBooks

TFIYE Ep #198 Spooky Circus & The RR (Grok 3 Summarization Transcript) The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Episode Summary – July 19, 2025   **Fork in Your Ear Podcast Summary – Episode Recorded August 9, 2025**   In this lively episode, hosts Tim K.A. Trotter and Nate Foo dive into a mix of personal anecdotes, pop culture, gaming, and tech developments, delivering their signature blend of humor and insight.   **Life Updates**: Tim shares his recent battle with a prolonged illness that left him bedridden for days, reflecting on the frustration of wanting to game or watch TV but being too sick to enjoy it. He also recounts a memorable date with his wife at a “spooky circus” by Cirque Italia, a raunchy, R-rated spectacle with sword-swallowing and trapeze acts. Another highlight was their visit to the iconic Double R Cafe in North Bend, Washington, famous from *Twin Peaks* and *Alan Wake*. Nate discusses surviving Southern California’s triple-digit heat and a past AC failure, while both hosts lament aging and slowe

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep #197 BANANZA! (Grok 3 Summarization Transcript For) The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Episode Summary – July 19, 2025 In this episode of the The Fork In Your Ear Podcast, hosts Tim K. Trotter and Nate Foo dive into a lively discussion about recent entertainment and gaming topics, despite technical hiccups and life’s interruptions. Recorded on July 19, 2025, the episode covers a range of pop culture updates, nostalgic throwbacks, and exciting new releases, with their characteristic banter and humor. Key Topics Discussed: Entertainment News: Passings: The hosts mourn the loss of actor Julian McMahon, known for roles as the devil in Charmed and Dr. Doom in the Fox Fantastic Four films, who passed away at 56 from cancer. They also pay tribute to composer Mark Snow, famous for his work on The X-Files, Supernatural, and Smallville, who died at 78. Nostalgia Kick: Nate shares his recent indulgence in 80s and 90s classics via streaming channels like Pluto TV, revisiting Crocodile Dundee 1

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#196 June The Gamers Month (Grok Summary of Transcription 6-14-25) The transcription captures a podcast episode hosted by Tim and Nate, focusing on technical setup issues, entertainment, video games, and tech updates, with a touch of personal life discussion. Here's a concise summary: Technical Setup Struggles (00:00:00 - 00:07:56): Nate and Tim troubleshoot audio and Discord issues during the podcast setup, dealing with problems like audio hijack previews and Mac output changes. They express frustration with technical glitches but eventually resolve them to start recording. Entertainment Discussion (00:08:10 - 00:30:54): The hosts discuss recent entertainment topics, starting with the tragic murder of Jonathan Ross, the voice actor for John Redcorn in King of the Hill, killed on June 1, 2025, in a hate crime. They express condolences and discuss its impact on the show's revival. They review Murderbot, a new Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series starring Alexander Skarsgård, based on a boo

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#195: Should You Choose To Accept.... Frankenstein Audio Version *Note Episode Recorded 5-31-25* In this episode of "The Fork In Your Ear," Tim and Nate dive deep into the world of gaming, kicking off with a humorous discussion about technical glitches and browser compatibility before moving onto their personal top 10 most-played games. Tim shares his meticulously tracked list, revealing surprising entries like Final Fantasy XV (a divisive choice he ardently defends, particularly praising its infamous secret dungeon) and Metal Gear Solid V (highlighting its open-world gameplay). He also breaks down his gaming hours across PvE, PvPvE, and PvP genres, revealing a significant lean towards PvE, despite his "Halo guy" persona. Nate, on the other hand, anticipates Destiny 1 as his likely top contender. The hosts lament the lack of comprehensive historical data from older consoles, particularly for classic titles like Halo and StarCraft. The conversation then shifts to recent video game news:

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#194 Cape Disappointment In Life: Nate shares his recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, including a visit to Bungie Studios for a charity Bungie Bounty event, where he raised funds for a mental health organization. He recounts an amusing yet frustrating experience with a Lime Plus Uber bike in Seattle, highlighting issues with the app and local regulations. Tim reflects on his own adventures, including a camping trip to Cape Disappointment, where he tackled a challenging hike and experimented with wood-planked salmon and impromptu apple pie churros. The duo discusses their emotional and personal challenges, with Tim opening up about his struggles with depression. Gaming: Nate gives insights into Bungie’s vibrant studio atmosphere and his experience with the Marathon closed alpha, noting its extraction shooter style and Bungie DNA, though he’s not fully sold on it. Tim geeks out over the upcoming Astroneer sequel, Star Seeker, detailing its Unreal Engine 5 development and multiplayer foc

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#193 Nate-Silicon Tim and Nates discussion highlights include:  In this episode of "The Fork in Your Ear" podcast, hosts Tim and Nate dive into a mix of personal updates and tech-heavy discussions. Tim shares his excitement and apprehensions about an upcoming camping trip, his first in years, and the challenges of onboarding a new employee amidst a hectic work schedule. He also vents about the frustrating process of setting up a Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Lite for work, grappling with Android’s cumbersome update cycle. Nate discusses his recent acquisition of a new M2 Mac Mini, which unexpectedly resolved a Wi-Fi issue after cleaning, and his struggles with work slowdowns and family illnesses. The episode takes a deep dive into gaming, with Tim providing an extensive breakdown of the newly revealed Nintendo Switch 2, including its specs and game lineup, and sharing his experiences replaying Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition. They also touch on entertainment news, expressing mixed fee

The Fork In Your Ear #192 Outtie-Xeno-Innie Tim and Nates discussion highlights include:  Tech Discussion: Tim and Nate discuss old tech, including Tim’s father’s Titanium PowerBook G4 and Nate’s iPhone 11. Personal Updates: Tim shares recent work trips, including a knee injury and physical therapy, while Nate mentions a family trip to Legoland and the passing of his wife’s grandmother. Entertainment News: Severance and Ted Lasso are renewed for new seasons, and a new Starship Troopers movie directed by Neil Blomkamp is in development. Gaming News: Steam Deck’s success, Xbox Adaptive Controller’s accessibility, and Sony’s criticism for using AI-generated voice. Game Development: Tim explores developing a game inspired by Color Clash, a mobile game combining strategy with physics-based color-coding. Game Review: Tim discusses Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition, praising its graphics, open-world gameplay, and technical improvements. *Summery, Concise Condensation & Bullet Point Listing Provided By A

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#191 Mandela Effected Tim and Nates discussion highlights include:  Tech News Discussion: Grok, OpenAI falling? Apple Intelligence L, M4 macs, Microsoft generative games?   Video game news discussion: Marvel Rivals and why Nates never played it. Monster Hunter Wilds, Nikke’s gatcha BS.   Life stories discussion: Tim’s garage door hates him.   Entertainment news discussion: Shogun, The last samurai, Slow Horses, The Buccaneers, Companion & more. *Please note, the episode transcription failed this week unfortunately* Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id70331

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#190 Quantum Death.   Tim and Nates discussion highlights include:  Tech News Discussion: Nate and Tim discussed the latest tech news, including Google XR headset, Apple Vision Pro, and running Doom on various devices. Apple’s Encryption Dilemma: Apple faces pressure from the UK government to provide backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, leading to a compromise where users must disable encryption. Grok 3’s Impact: Grok 3, a new AI model, outperformed competitors like ChatGPT in standardized tests, causing a crash in ChatGPT’s stock. Tim’s Father’s Legacy & Death: Tim inherits numerous digital assets, including SD cards and Anker batteries, and acknowledges the emotional toll of the probate process. Tim’s Relationship with Mother: Tim’s relationship with his mother is strained, highlighting the emotional challenges of managing his father’s estate. Recent Gaming News: Sega renews “Skies of Arcadia” trademark, Hello Games expands “No Man’s Sky,” and State of Play event sho

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep# 189 Cross Country USA! Tim & Daniel + Nate Discuss:  Tim & Daniel are in the car driving across the USA to deliver Daniel back to WA State, is Tim has called in Nates studio and he graciously is pitch hit editing this one! What do we talk about? I don’t even remember but it was a wild and lively episode folks! Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter’s Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter’s Twitter ID: Tim_T

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#188 Post-2024 Wrap Up Topic: Video Games Tim & Nate Discuss:  Video Games pretty much exclusivly and the last few months Tim’s been AFK with not great personal news going into 2025. Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter’s Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter’s Twitter ID: Tim_T Tim K.A. Trotter’s Twitch ID: Tim_KA_Trotter Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book “The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter” a

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#187 FIGHT NIGHT Welcome ladies and gentlemen, in this ear coming to you live from California, checking in at 5f9' 160lbs you know him as the man who holds his computer together with a Lego brick, the Iron Stomach, the indomitable gray scale, the one and only, the nastiest of Foos, NATE FOO!!!! And in this ear, coming at you 5’10“, 210 lbs., live from Washington State, he’s been called the Podfather, Linuxisthedemon, the mercurial pidgeon. With over 300 episodes of podcasts recorded, it’s the one, the only, author podcaster, gamer, and occasional streamer, TIM KA TROTTER!!! AND THIS IS THE FORK IN YOUR EAR PODCAST EPISODE #187 FIGHT NIGHT! *This episode was live streamed on twitch please check it out on Tim T’s twitch channel!* Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Websi

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#186 D.I.N.K.’s & D.I.S.K.’s   Tim & Nate Discuss:  I dunno. I'm like a week late to this edit. I think we talked about my recent car crash, Nate being fucked up in his back, Destiny Rising, Alien: Isolation & Alien: Romulus, PS5 Pro, lack of playing the alan wak 2 final DLC and much more! *This episode was live streamed on twitch please check it out on Tim T’s twitch channel!* Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter’s Y

The Fork In Your Ear Ep#185 It's All Nates Fault. No Really! Tim & Nate Discuss: Forks, slippers, game wardens, fireplaces, Ted Lasso season 4? Joker 2 sucks, Shrinking season 2 rocks, Batman: Caped Crusader gives Tim odd feels, Snowpiercer the final season, Frieren rocks, Deadpool & Wolive with mum fuck you Disney, X-Files with the wife, the 2024 Ultimate Spider-Man comic is FUCKING SENSATIONAL, the Shure MV7+ (Tim’s new studio mic, good sad riddance Blue!) FTC does good? AMD AI CDXTVgia4587+2 chip, Google looses to Epic Games, Co-Father of Xbox joins Amazon, Japan has gone rick and morty? Verizon shows its age, and earths new moon! Plus! Baulders Gate 3 now with mods and marriage tests! Borderlands 3 is good! Destiny: Rising, Xbox streams your own games, Steam says you don’t own your games, Xbox will sell games directly in Android. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo! Sony shuts down Little Big Planet 3 *gasp* a New Dawn at Halo Studios on Unreal Engine 5! Until Dawn sequel? Tim plays Frost Punk, Assassins

TFITYE EP #184 So Much Life. Stop It. Tim & Nate Discuss: Tim has too much life news to discuss, from vehicles to death, wives and lives. RIP Darth Vader, new iOS and macOS who dis? Nintendo Switch 2? Maybe… PS5 Pro @$700 yikes All this and so so so SO much more on this weeks fork! *This episode was live streamed on twitch please check it out on Tim’s twitch channel!* Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter’s Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trott

The Fork In Your Ear Podcast EP#183 This Episode Lasted Longer Than Sony's Concord Tim & Nate Discuss: AI generated video games, Bluetooth causes radiation poisoning?,Open AI in 45 billion dollars of debt? Hasbro threw away self retracting lightsabers? Nates dying of the triple digit heat in California, Tim has gone on a Sake quest, hypothetically what would you do if you knew you would earn $1.5million dollars over next years work? Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie trailer, A Minecraft Movie trailer, Suicide Squad Isekai, Rick & Morty: The Anime, Harley Quinn Season 4, Dreamworks, The Bad Guys, The Fall Guy, A Quite Place: Day One, Alya Sometimes Says Her Feelings In Russian, Netflix’s Terminator Anime the best thing since T2??? More DeMayo drama. Linkin Park is BACK with a new female vocalist! Remedy partners with Annapurna, Tim Plays FFVII: Rebirth, Xenoblade Chronicles X, The Finals, Elden Ring burnout, survivor.i.o. Nikki: Evangelion crossover, Whiteout: Survival. Nate plays F1. Hellbalde 1 & 2 back

TFIYE EP#182 Identity Crisis Tim’s having a bit of a downer identity crisis in this one, nothings going right, but nothings emergency fire either. Sadness. The boys talk about Gilmore Girls fast talking, reincarnated as a sword, Darling IN The Franxx, Nates way late to the party of Star Trek: Voyager, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s growth for growths sake but also good design and when does it happen in games? Nates using a hockey puck in his computer so he can play Cyberpunk 2077, should Tim get a theoretical iPhone 16n Pro Max this year? All this and more on this weeks fork! Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dyn

TFIYE EP#181 Gruffmcnvmesaturdays Another early morning show with your late host Tim and your later co-host Nate! We talk about NIN scoring Tron: Ares, Disney D23, Nate saw Deadpool and Wolverine and has been playing more games then Tim! What! Madness! Logitech has no soul and Bungie is dead as a doornail! All this and all the customer support horror stories you can shake a middle finger at on this weeks fork! Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don’t forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter’s Youtube ID: