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Dynamic Works Productions

Welcome to The Fork In Your Ear Podcast!
A bi-weekly topical conversational show.

Join Host, Author, Podcaster and Gamer Tim K.A. Trotter. Along with co-host Nate Foo and occasionally spectacular guests! We are a topical podcast covering Gaming, Life Stories, Entertainment and Technology on a rotating basis. What will each episode be about? Jump in and find out!!!

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  • Saturday · 3 hr 20 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#218 Jimonthy Crickets!

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#218 Jimonthy Crickets! - Podcast Show Notes & Summery 8-1-26 Quick Summary Tim and Nate open with the usual technical chaos—Nate's ancient camera older than his kids, USB hub murders, Windows being Windows, and a new meshy chair—before Tim scrapes himself off the floor with minimal coffee. The big gaming bombshell is Nintendo snagging a FromSoftware exclusive (Dustbloods) led by Miyazaki himself: Bloodborne-vibes, industrial revolution setting, up to eight-player PvE, and Tim is currently in the closed NDA network test. Microsoft brings four original Xbox classics to PC (Fusion Frenzy, Crimson Skies, Conker's Live and Reloaded), sparking preservation vs. "just sell it again" debate. Nate digs into the new Halo campaign on PC while Tim's wrist is still sidelining him. Entertainment covers Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Tim is all-in), American Psycho after a four-and-a-half-hour serial-killer museum visit, and the couple literally dodging the Bite of Seattle shooting by having a fight and going home. Life wraps with raccoon babies, the local "Jimmathy" meme, and Nate's wife getting back on two wheels with a nearly-new 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900. Classic Fork energy from start to duck-call finish. Detailed Show Notes 🔥 Life Stories Tim still nursing the wrist/hand injury—brace, limited button inputs, still trying to play chill games like Palworld and dreaming of an Xbox Adaptive Controller (or at least a foot-switch left-click like Nate used to rock). Nate's house continues its nature-show run: Cooper's Hawk, mama raccoon + babies (one curious little guy walked right up for a close-up Discord photo), and the sudden local "Jimmathy" raccoon meme that has Tim's wife calling him Jimmathy out of nowhere. Serial-killer museum/exhibit day with the wife: interactive displays, Ted Bundy's car, Texas Chainsaw Massacre historical roots, strong victim focus instead of glamorizing the killers. VIP upgrade included a wild group VR experience in a big room full of QR codes—hand tracking, simultaneous individual sessions, and "ghost" real people walking through your virtual space. Silver lining of the century: Tim and Jessica had an argument, went home, watched American Psycho… and thereby completely missed the mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle. Friends who were in the beer garden and one who arrived right after confirmed how chaotic it was. Nate's wife finally scratched the motorcycle itch. Test-rode a Triumph, then the dealer texted a low-mileage (500 miles) 2025 Speed Twin 900 for about half retail. First dual-bike ride together in over a decade. Lane-splitting/filtering legality debate (legal in CA, not in Washington or plenty of other places) and air-cooled bikes in summer traffic. 🕹️ Video Games Dustbloods – FromSoftware Switch exclusive helmed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Bloodborne DNA + industrial-revolution/vampire aesthetic, cooperative PvE for up to eight players. Tim is in the closed network test under full NDA (results in a week). Nobody really knows the exact structure yet—open-world? session-based like Nightreign? Pure co-op against the world? Original Xbox titles finally hitting PC through the Xbox app/store (and Game Pass for the Microsoft-owned ones): Fusion Frenzy, Crimson Skies, Conker's Live and Reloaded (and Blinx). No physical disc support, no online multiplayer restored. Tim goes deep on Crimson Skies nostalgia and how its flight controls still feel special; Conker's single-player remake is solid, the multiplayer changes were a crime. Halo campaign discussion: Nate has been playing on PC (high settings on a 10th-gen i9 + 5070), solid recreation of the original feel with some modern QoL and Unreal Engine 5 under the hood. Tim still hasn't gotten proper time with it thanks to the wrist. Quick hit: God of War title teased for February 16, 2027 on PS5 out of Comic-Con chatter. 💻 Technology Setup struggles: Nate's webcam is older than his children, USB hub drama, external monitor wrestling, and the eternal Windows tax. Tim's new MacBook webcam is thankfully still alive. Tim's ongoing local-LLM transcription project: feeding old Fork episodes into on-device models (Mac Whisper + Parakeet running efficiently on Apple Silicon) to build a fully searchable archive so he can finally prove Nate wrong with receipts and pie charts. Side talk on privacy trade-offs, Apple's approach to on-device intelligence, and how we're all slowly surrendering data for convenience. 🍿 Entertainment Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Tim saw it the night before, still wearing the shirt. Loved the action (Jackie Chan's stunt team influence shows), the more introspective Giacchino score, and the post-credits sting. Strong "this is Spider-Man" energy. American Psycho first watch after the serial-killer museum—Tim enjoyed the twist and how well most of it has aged (with the expected late-90s/early-00s quirks). Streaming purge at Nate's house: Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock all canceled after realizing they were paying $150+/month for basically one show. Creative workarounds for Strange New Worlds continue. Assorted MCU notes: Blade still not happening (Mahershala Ali has moved on after seven years), Wonder Man Season 2 status murky, Daredevil/Punisher catch-up attempts that got derailed by Spider-Man. Key Quotes & Memorable Moments "This camera is older than my children." – Nate, defending ancient hardware "Buck, you're a kingdom for an Xbox adaptive controller…" – Nate watching Tim mash every face button at once "I just stomped my foot down to headshot you." – Nate on his legendary foot-switch mouse "Glad I literally dodged bullets by having a fight with my wife." – Tim on the Bite of Seattle timing "Why Jimmathy? That's the dumbest name I've ever heard… but also not." – the raccoon discourse Duck-call outro chaos: "Get forked… what the fuck is that? It's a duck." Join The Fork Family Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter: @getforkedpod Email: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com Listen & Subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscuwlf6UXIBu21cEpiebuP3zquixDrwB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cep3iRRoDHrJ5l8c09UuJ Libsyn Direct RSS Feed: https://dynamicworksproductions.libsyn.com/rss Catch up with Tim personally YouTube: Dynamicworksproductions Twitter: Tim_T Twitch: Tim_KA_Trotter Support the Show Pick up Tim's sci-fi adventure book The Citadel: Arrival on Amazon Kindle or Apple Books for $2.99.

  • July 18 · 1 hr 59 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#217 Goldblooming

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#217 Goldblooming - Show Notes 7-18-26 Quick Summary Tim and Nate return after a short break with the usual tech hiccups (cats on keyboards, webcam fails, Windows being Windows) before diving into heavy gaming industry salt. Sony's disc production shutdown and account purge policy spark debate, while Xbox's massive reset (layoffs, studio sales, id Software cuts) gets the full breakdown—including John Carmack's level-headed take. Personal life gets real with Portland traffic nightmares, Oregon gas station confusion, back/PT woes, and Tim's Palworld co-op adventures with his wife (complete with "Slavery Corporation" clan drama). Nate suffers through Hollow Knight for his daughter, and there's plenty of He-Man movie love, Obsession raves, and Kara's corner mentions. Detailed Show Notes 🔥 Life Stories Classic Fork tech opener: Nate's cats sabotage the setup, webcam drama, and Windows device manager fails. Portland traffic hell + Costco gas station confusion in Oregon (self-serve culture shock for Tim). Back/PT issues and urgent care visit (Nate's bursitis adventure). Book club (All Systems Red/Murderbot), Santa Barbara Ren Faire plans, and Nate's motorcycle exhaust upgrade (hybrid problems). Kara's corner update (Pokémon shinies and the great feet pic debate). 🕹️ Video Games Sony Drama: PlayStation account deletion after 36 months inactive (goodbye digital purchases) + full end of physical disc production. CEO stock sales raise eyebrows. Xbox Reset: Massive layoffs, Double Fine/Compulsion going independent, Ninja Theory/Undead Labs sales, id Software cuts. John Carmack's thoughtful commentary praised as the best take. What We've Been Playing: Nate's Hollow Knight suffering for his daughter. Tim's Palworld 1.0 co-op with wife (seven-hour slave empire building, base fun, and "I need more slaves"). No Man's Sky Stargate Atlantis base envy. 💻 Tech & Entertainment Obsession movie gets a glowing review (Indy Nareet's performance is a tour de force + killer synth soundtrack). He-Man/Masters of the Universe movie love (pitch-perfect for fans, great cast chemistry, rocking score). Sam Neill passing, God of War TV recast drama (Ryan Hurst bicep injury). Key Quotes & Memorable Moments Tim on Palworld co-op: "I need more slaves… I don't feel right saying it, but I need many more slaves." Nate on Hollow Knight: "I hate every moment… I have never sweared at my screen more." Tim on Sony: "It makes more sense that they're converting the facility to camera lenses than just fucking everybody over." Running gags: Danish gooey center obsession, Goldblum impressions, and "those were the days" nostalgia. A classic Forked episode: tech gremlins, industry rage, wholesome (and unwholesome) gaming stories, and two friends shooting the breeze. Light on AI/tech this week because gaming news dominated. Runtime: ~1 hour 45 minutes of barely contained chaos. Join The Fork Family Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter: @getforkedpod Email: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com Listen & Subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscuwlf6UXIBu21cEpiebuP3zquixDrwB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cep3iRRoDHrJ5l8c09UuJ Libsyn Direct RSS Feed: https://dynamicworksproductions.libsyn.com/rss Catch up with Tim personally YouTube: Dynamicworksproductions Twitter: Tim_T Twitch: Tim_KA_Trotter Support the Show Pick up Tim's sci-fi adventure book The Citadel: Arrival on Amazon Kindle or Apple Books for $2.99.

  • July 4 · 2 hr 59 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#216 America's 250th B-Day-Fuck Yeah!

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#216 America's 250th B-Day-Fuck Yeah! - Podcast Show Notes Summary 7-4-26 Quick Summary Tim and Nate record an early July 4th episode to avoid fireworks. They catch up after a long gap since June 13th with very personal stories: Tim's horrific both-ends food poisoning from a fancy burger meal, Nate's Caribbean cruise (complete with dolphin swims and his wife's severe UV reaction), Nate's first visit to California Adventure, and Tim's luxurious Ocean Shores beach house rental where every TV mysteriously defaults to Michael Bay Transformers movies. The episode then dives deep into video game industry chaos, including widespread Xbox studio turmoil and the official GTA 6 release date. They also discuss Apple's shift to M7 chips for on-device AI, Nate's new motorcycle turf-claiming app, and give a mixed review of the new Supergirl movie. Kara's cookie post sparks a passionate debate about mint chocolate chips in blonde cookies. Detailed Show Notes 🔥Life Stories📝 Early July 4th recording to dodge fireworks. Welcome to new Discord members Alina, David Hudson (mutual friends with Winter/Brock), and Sway. Last episode was June 13th — long gap acknowledged. Tim's Food Poisoning Story: Extremely graphic account of both-ends food poisoning after an Outback-style meal (chocolate shake + onion rings). Shower was deemed the ideal location for the event. Nate's Cruise: Departed from Fort Lauderdale. Stops included Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the cruise line's private island. Swam with dolphins (family-friendly version). Got very tan. His wife suffered severe UV poisoning (face and body swelling + rash). Nate's Disneyland + DCA Trip: First time stepping foot in California Adventure. Rode Incredicoaster, Space Mountain, Smuggler's Run (ended up piloting with a random mom), and Radiator Springs. Brother-in-law previously worked on the Radiator Springs ride (NDA jokes ensued). Tim's Ocean Shores Beach House: Luxe rental featuring an indoor/outdoor jacuzzi, pool table, arcade games (Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat, NBA Jam), and a massive 130-inch TV. Strange recurring detail: every TV in the house defaults to playing Michael Bay Transformers movies. Tim used edited Airbnb photos (family members removed), which Nate roasted for their AI-softened look and "melting" wall plugs. 🕹️Video Games👾 Mina the Hollower: Tim's 10/10 Game of the Year so far. 29-hour clear at 69% completion. Gripes include some "dungeons" essentially being glorified overworld sections, the game feeling smaller than it appears due to its density, and the long wait for a potential sequel. Xbox Turmoil: Widespread reports of multiple studios being shopped around or facing closure (Double Fine, Ninja Theory, Obsidian, Undead Labs/State of Decay, Compulsion, and others). Over 5,000 jobs targeted within Xbox. Nothing officially shuttered yet. Unionized developers are pushing back. Hope expressed that Double Fine could land at Nintendo. GTA 6: Officially dated for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. Base game $80. Collector's Edition $100 (primarily digital cosmetics). Single-player only at launch. Physical discs contain only a download code. Massive pre-order success (~$3.4 billion in the first 12 hours). Strong rumors of a later Switch 2 version. PlayStation attempted cheeky marketing (logo change + store push) — Rockstar quickly shut it down. Other Games & News: Tim beat the Star Fox 2026 remake (Bear McCreary's music slaps, but tank missions still suck). Bungie laid off 50% of staff (Marathon's future uncertain). Dispatch released a free "HR Violations Pack" DLC with partial censorship rollback. Kara started Xenoblade Chronicles 1 Definitive Edition (Switch 2 version). Nate purchased a Switch 2 and began Xenoblade Chronicles. Physical Media Debate: Sony is ending physical disc production by 2028 (facility transitioning toward camera lenses). Discussion on consumer choice versus business reality, potential opportunities for Xbox, and the advantages of optimization on Switch 2 and ARM architecture. 💻Technology📲 Apple is skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max chips entirely to fast-track the M7 series, which is heavily focused on on-device AI performance. Significant memory bandwidth increases expected (base M7 targeting ~240 GB/s). Base M6 chip still coming. M7 Pro, Max, and Ultra variants planned for 2027–2028. Apple is reportedly very pleased with its on-device Gemini integration for upcoming OS releases. Conversation around local AI versus cloud/data center power consumption. 🍿Entertainment🎬 Rippen App: Nate's new motorcycle app that gamifies riding and turf claiming (very GTA San Andreas energy). He had a custom shirt made with a QR code linking to the app. Android port is in progress, partly because of his involvement. Supergirl Movie: Tim took his mom to see it. Likes: Milly Alcock's performance as Supergirl, Jason Momoa as Lobo, and the sci-fi Guardians of the Galaxy vibe. Dislikes: Heavy use of crypto as a central plot device (same issue as the recent Superman film), every classic depowering trope used at once, and the movie's unclear identity (depression? revenge? saving the dog? mourning parents?). Music is good but lacks a distinct theme or identity. Other Media: Spielberg's new alien movie (Disclosure Day?) felt like a mixed bag — very Spielbergian but unfocused. X-Men '97 Season 2 is off to a strong start with lots of Star Trek actor crossovers (including John de Lancie). Avatar: Fire and Ash runtime felt too long for Tim. Nate has been rewatching Red vs. Blue. Star Trek: Voyager is currently in syndication rotation. Kara's Cookie Post: Sparked a long debate about mint chocolate chips belonging only in chocolate cookies or brownies — not blonde cookies. Coconut was also questioned. Key Quotes & Memorable Moments Tim on food poisoning: "I crawled to the shower and then just threw up and blew out my ass… it's quite violent." On GTA 6 physical copies: "It's basically a game key card like Nintendo." Tim on Supergirl's crypto plot: "I hope the fucking dog dies in this film so that we don't have to repeat this story trip again." On the Transformers TV mystery: "No matter what you're doing, whenever you turned on the TVs, they were always playing one of the Michael Bay Transformers." Nate on Apple's camera processing: "What in the fuck is Apple doing with their cameras that made these pictures so goddamn bad?" Running gag: "The elephant in the room" (referencing Nintendo's subtle Mario post after Sony's disc production news). Join The Fork Family Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter: @getforkedpod Email: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com Listen & Subscribe Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLscuwlf6UXIBu21cEpiebuP3zquixDrwB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cep3iRRoDHrJ5l8c09UuJ Libsyn Direct RSS Feed: https://dynamicworksproductions.libsyn.com/rss Catch up with Tim personally YouTube: Dynamicworksproductions Twitter: Tim_T Twitch: Tim_KA_Trotter Support the Show Pick up Tim's sci-fi adventure book The Citadel: Arrival on Amazon Kindle or Apple Books for $2.99.

  • June 13 · 3 hr 22 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#215 Eternia of Games!

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#215 Eternia of Games! - Podcast Show Notes Summary 6-13-26 Gaming News – Oops All Games Edition! Tim and Nate kick off with an "oops all games" episode packed wall-to-wall with fresh showcases. They open with the Xbox Games Showcase (June 7). Tim watched with Jessica while making breakfast; Nate and Cara ran it live in the Discord. Key highlights: Gears of War: E-Day (Oct 6, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Game Pass day one, Unreal Engine 5 built from the ground up by The Coalition). The prequel Emergence Day story stars Marcus and Dom. The Coalition's deep Unreal expertise and "from-scratch" approach have everyone hyped for performance and visuals. Tim and Nate debate third-person cover shooters (Nate's not a fan of the mechanic; Tim loves the destroyed world, underground critters, and chainsaw guns). Fable – New cinematic trailer confirms Haley Atwell (Agent Carter) as the long-teased villain Isabel. Jack of Blades gets a surprise tease, hinting at multiple villains. A 30-minute full gameplay video dropped days later showing a talking pig quest, romance options, UI, and systems in action. Delayed to February 23, 2027 (Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and still coming to PS5) to polish and avoid GTA 6. Tim is very excited; Nate is cautiously optimistic but holding judgment on open-world RPG scope. Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28, Xbox, PC, PS5, Game Pass) – UE5 remake of Halo 1 with core Blam engine (physics/game logic pulled from Halo: Reach) for that authentic "spongy" feel. New Sergeant Johnson voice actor, prequel missions (Assault on the Control Room & Silent Cartographer) locked behind the main campaign, vehicle jacking, new weapons (energy sword, fuel rod, brute spiker), sprint, clambering, 40+ skulls, and a "Remix Mode" for wild enemy swaps/randomization. 4-player co-op (local split-screen + online). Previews are extremely positive; limited collector's editions sold out fast. Tim is all-in on the respectful-yet-improved remake treatment and wants to share it with new players. Other Xbox news: Persona 6 trailer reactions (mixed/underwhelmed), new Spyro game from Toys for Bob (Tom Kenny returning as Spyro, Dragonflight mechanics), Clockwork Revolution (InXile steampunk RPG, Xbox ecosystem exclusive vibes), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-era title getting Unreal Engine help from The Coalition + Grounded-style cross-world system, new dark Metro game from the Ukrainian team (still developing in wartime conditions), Resonance (Plague Tale legacy?), Minecraft Dungeons 2, new Senua Hellblade-universe action game (Nate loved the first, mixed on the second; Tim was never a fan but this one looks more classic Ninja Theory), Crazy Taxi World Tour (2027, pure arcade nostalgia), and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (Oct 15 – Tim is already hooked into his veins; Switch 2 version delayed, which upsets him). 🕹️ PlayStation State of Play A solid but not flashy showcase. Standouts: Marvel's Wolverine (Sept 15, Insomniac's proprietary engine) – Logan vs. Reavers, R-rated tone, same universe as Insomniac Spider-Man (but no Spider-Man cameo confirmed). Fresh X-Men take before the team exists. God of War: La Faye / Faye – Kratos' wife gets the spotlight in a parallel story set in the afterlife of the gods (mixed mythologies: Aztec, Chinese, Egyptian, etc.). New director (long-time Santa Monica studio vet), talking gelatinous cube "Frank," hyper-realistic graphics leap, nimble/magic-focused combat. Tim loves the fresh vibe and new director energy but hates the title. Until Dawn 2 (2027, FireSprite Games) – "All can live, all can die" tagline. Teens as ghost hunters on an abandoned tropical island. Nate and Tim both down for more choice-driven horror. Control 2 / Resident (Remedy, Sept 25?) – Third-person melee-focused in a big open-zone New York. Tim is day-one despite nerves about the combat departure from Remedy's shooter roots; excited for the story/world. Onimusha reboot (demo out now on PS, Xbox, Epic; full game later) – Full reboot, not a remake. Tim downloading the demo immediately. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – Tim's wife went nuclear over Lara's new model (bangs "designed by a man who doesn't understand women's hair," gun-holding animation that would clock her in the face). Tim mostly fine but agrees on some animation gripes. Other: Phantom Blade Zero, No Rest for the Wicked (Moon Studios/Ori devs, console release), gorgeous but nightmare-fuel Silent Hill: Townfall (Sept 24 – Nate noping out), Ace Combat 8 (Oct 2, anime cast, light sci-fi, nostalgia for old flight games like Aero Fighters/Robotech), Dynasty Warriors remaster, controversial Rayman Legends retold (3D remake with bad voice acting – Tim and Nate baffled), Dune: Awakening (single-player campaign Sept 22 on PS5/Xbox, Game Pass early access), Stuntman revival (pure nostalgia hit for both hosts), The Last Wild (dino survival horror – "better than ARK"), and RuneScape: Dragonwilds day one on PlayStation. 🌟 Summer Games Fest Highlights Alien: Isolation 2 (Creative Assembly, UE5, original team + creative director back) – Colony setting with outdoor/indoor areas (Alien 3 vibes). Tim is terrified in the best way; the motion scanner design still haunts him. Multi-platform (Disney/Sega). Fumito Ueda's new game (The Gen / Gen Atlas) – Sci-fi open-world "Shadow of the Colossus in space." Mysterious, minimalist, ambient alien tech. Possibly Ueda's last game. Tim is all-in. Final Fantasy VII: Revelation – Final part of the remake trilogy (spring 2027, day-and-date Xbox, PlayStation, Switch 2, PC). Full planet open-world airship travel, double the minigames, complete edition bundle available at launch. Tim still has Rebirth on his backlog. The Wolf Among Us 2 (2027) + remaster of the first game (November). New studio (Tricks Studio, Argentina) after development hell. Tim hopes they stick the landing. Other quick hits: Guild Wars 3?, 1666 Amsterdam (third-person story-driven witchcraft/assassin's creed-style from the original creator who left Ubisoft to make it). Life Stories, Banter & Podcast Notes Recording gremlins struck again (test tones, choppy audio mid-episode forcing a restart, Windows insider update drama on Nate's end). Tim is in a heat advisory zone (90-95°F baseline, historic highs possible); Nate in California is unsympathetic but notes the grid stress risk. Tim was frying bacon and watching the Xbox showcase with Jessica (Fable interest). Nate and Cara watched together in Discord. Classic Fork tangents on Halo AI, Gears mechanics preferences, Fable romance options (yes please to the villain), and Tim's wife's passionate Tomb Raider trailer critique. Plenty of "get this hooked into my veins" energy for Castlevania, Doom DLC spear/whip/claw, and Alien Isolation 2. The episode is a pure gaming catch-up feast with the hosts' trademark deep knowledge, honest opinions, and laughter. Perfect for anyone who loves showcases, remakes done right, and unfiltered gamer reactions. Episode Length: Long (typical Fork deep-dive style) Hosts: Tim K.A. Trotter & Nate Foo Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 – get a free preview download when you visit those stores. It's a short story, only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size. Buy the book and support this show! Get forked, catch you on the flippity flop.

  • May 30 · 3 hr 23 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#214 The Mouse That Stole Tim's Soul

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#214 The Mouse That Stole Tim's Soul - Podcast Show Notes Summary 5-30-26 Entertainment News: Tim gives his spoiler-light take on The Mandalorian & Grogu movie (he went in with zero expectations and came out pleasantly surprised—it feels like two high-budget episodes stitched together for the big screen). The guys also cover Sony's majority purchase of the Peanuts franchise, the sad passing of legendary voice actor Tom Kane, the X-Men '97 Season 2 trailer, Karen Gillan joining Shrinking Season 4, and their growing appreciation for the Bill Lawrence TV universe (Scrubs, Rooster, and Running Point with Kate Hudson). Nate's been revisiting Star Trek: Voyager reruns via Pluto TV's delightfully chaotic syndication shuffle. Life Stories: Tim opens up about the tough (and first-time) experience of letting go of his employee—who also happened to be a friend and next-door neighbor—after the guy couldn't pass the required technical test. Almost immediately they lucked into hiring a new team member from the glazing industry who's already bonding hard with Tim over Halo lore. Both hosts share how packed their June (and early July) calendars are with birthdays, a final trip to the soon-to-closing Wild Waves water park, family commitments, and a few show date bumps. Nate adds some wholesome dad moments, including joyful motorcycle rides with his daughter and niece that had everyone smiling. Gaming News: Tim is completely obsessed with Mina the Hollower, calling it one of the most charming, dense, and brilliantly designed 2D action-adventures he's ever played (think Link's Awakening meets Bloodborne with a sassy mouse protagonist, clever burrowing mechanics, absurd humor, and pixel-perfect modern polish). Nate has been tearing through Forza Horizon 6 in Japan, raving about the visual upgrades, weather effects, and dense world, while also dipping into Luna Abyss and looking forward to playing Destiny 2 post-sunset without the usual FOMO pressure. Tech News: They discuss Ferrari's sleek new $640K electric hypercar co-designed by Jony Ive (1,035 horsepower, physical buttons, curved display, and a very un-Ferrari-but-still-cool vibe), Meta's controversial new paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp (alongside another round of layoffs in Seattle), and the spectacular methane-fueled rapid unscheduled disassembly (RUD) of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during a static fire test. They close with housekeeping notes about flexible scheduling through the busy summer months, but promise the episodes will keep coming. Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • May 16 · 4 hr 10 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#213 The Truth Is Out There... Maybe!

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#213 The Truth Is Out There... Maybe! Podcast Show Notes Summary 5-16-26 Tim and Nate are back after an unintentional break for another Fork In Your Ear episode! They kick things off with the usual tech gremlins before diving deep into what they've been playing, big gaming news, and real-life chaos. 🎮 Gaming Talk Replaced: Tim checks out this long-awaited cyberpunk 2D/3D platformer with Blade Runner vibes, beautiful art, point-and-click elements, and Arkham-style combat. A moody, atmospheric gem from a small Danish team. The Division Resurgence: Tim's been playing the new mobile Division prequel on his phone — surprisingly solid touch controls and classic Division feel. Astroneer: Star Seeker Expeditions (Open Beta): Tim and friend Daniel jump into the co-op-focused live-service spin-off. Faster gameplay, handcrafted planets, extraction-style missions, voice acting, and a very different (but fun) vibe from the original. No Man's Sky – Zeno Arena Update: Tim geeks out over the surprise Pokémon-style creature battling system. Turn-based combat, creature collecting, leveling, and online trainer battles in the middle of space — perfectly implemented and wildly fun. Bonus: Dragon Ball news has fans (including Kara in the Discord) hyped with new DLC, fighters, and collaborations. 🕹️ Xbox & Industry Discussion of new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's early moves and what they mean for the brand. 🏖️ Life Updates Tim recaps his recent Disneyland trip with the in-laws for Star Wars Nights: Hyperspace Mountain (a massive upgrade), Oga's Cantina (fuzzy Tauntaun and Jedi Mind Trick drinks!), crazy shakes, Ronto wraps, Tiana's Bayou soaking, family vacation intensity, and the inevitable post-trip sickness. Nate's been enjoying slow work weeks, motorcycle meetups, getting the kids geared up to ride, and perfect Pacific Northwest spring weather. 🤦‍♂️ Tech gripes iOS 26 woes, activation lock nightmares on cellular, and general "why does this still happen?" complaints. A long, rambling, laughter-filled catch-up episode full of gaming passion, vacation stories, and classic Fork tangents. Grab a coffee (or a fuzzy Tauntaun) and settle in! Episode Length: ~4+ hours Hosts: Tim & Nate Perfect for show notes, episode descriptions, or Discord teasers! Let me know if you want a shorter version, bullet-point list, or social media blurb. Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • April 18 · 2 hr 25 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#212 Neo Dome Awakening

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#212 Neo Dome Awakening - Podcast Description In this episode, Tim and Nate kick things off with their usual chaotic banter (including Nate's rare oversleep and some classic "beard commentary"), then dive into a packed show covering Entertainment, Technology, Video Games, and life updates. 🎥 Entertainment Revivals are having a moment: They discuss the Scrubs revival (feels like the original never left), the four-episode Malcolm in the Middle: Life Still Unfair limited series (Tim calls it perfectly paced and electric), and the long-awaited Spaceballs 2 announcement with Rick Moranis returning. Star Wars: Tim is all-in on the new animated series Maul – Shadow Lord, describing it as "Darth Maul John Wick" with a killer new lightsaber sound effect that incorporates Maul's screams. New show alert: Tim and his wife are loving a fresh Hulu sci-fi mystery series (James Marsden as the murdered U.S. President in a post-apocalyptic underground utopia; Sterling K. Brown as Secret Service agent Xavier). Tim compares it to a tighter, better-executed mix of Lost, Wayward Pines, Revolution, and Jericho. Music: Nine Inch Nails dropped a surprise live album from Nate's recent concert—Tim is hyped. MCU scoop: First looks at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday (traditional armor, disfigured face reveal, dark British accent, and "Infinity War-level" pacing in test screenings). 💻 Technology NASA throws shade at Samsung over AI-generated moon photos while showing off iPhone 17 Pro Max Earth shots from Artemis II. Intel joins Elon Musk's TerraFab AI chip project. Renowned neuroscientist Christoph Koch drops a bombshell: after 30 years of study, consciousness is not in the brain. Mila Jovovich quietly built and open-sourced the best AI memory system on GitHub (Mem Palace). OpenAI is in full chaos mode—Tim recommends the ColdFusion deep-dive video. Disney drops "Infinity Vision," a new premium large-format cinema tech to rival IMAX, and theaters are loving the better revenue split. MacBook Neo dominates the conversation—Tim and Nate call it the biggest industry disruptor in years. It's crushing everything in its price range using "binned" iPhone 16 parts, forcing the entire PC/laptop world to rethink ARM and value. 🎮 Video Games Dome Keeper finally gets its big multiplayer update: free cross-play co-op and versus for up to 8 players + paid DLC with two wild new characters (ninja spider-man guy and beast-master summoner). No Man's Sky drops Xeno Arena—a surprise Pokémon-style turn-based creature battling system with gyms, leagues, breeding, and online PvP. Tim is blown away (again) by Hello Games. No Man's Sky also just won a BAFTA for Best Evolving Game. Quick hits on Star Seeker (No Man's Sky devs' new co-op game) and Xbox's improved internal collaboration (Blizzard helping Fable, Grounded tech shared with State of Decay 3, etc.). 🗣️ Life Talk Tim's been living in hotels and on the road for weeks (brutal work travel + sick employee drama); he's finally home and recharging. Nate has fully committed to motorcycle commuting—complete with new gear, sore muscles, and a dramatic hail/thunderstorm shelter story. Tim has officially joined his wife's sci-fi book club (Red Rising crew) and is loving the memes-and-gifs format. Overall vibe: Classic Fork—funny, nerdy, wide-ranging, and full of genuine enthusiasm. The episode feels a little shorter than usual but hits hard on big tech shake-ups, surprise game updates, and fun pop-culture returns. Ready to listen? The full episode is the perfect mix of "what the hell is happening in tech/gaming?" and "I can't believe they brought that back!" energy. Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • April 4 · 3 hr 10 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#211 Natepril Fools

    The Fork In Your Ear Ep#211 Natepril Fools - Podcast Description Summary (April 4, 2026 Recording) In this episode of the Fork in Your Ear Podcast, hosts Tim K. Trotter and Nate (the "nape profile" and self-proclaimed master of puns and dad jokes) catch up after some technical hiccups and a holiday-related scheduling shift. They kick things off with a light-hearted roast of their absent Discord friend "Dame," who recently became a dad (congrats!) but kept it quiet, then nerd out over his rediscovered 90s Pokémon Gold/Silver BradyGames guidebook. Xbox Developer Preview Highlights The bulk of the conversation dives into the recent Xbox Partner Preview event. Nate walks through the announced titles (mostly in alphabetical order), with Tim chiming in on what catches his eye: Alien: Descent Storm – Atmospheric first-person survival shooter on Mars. Artificial Detective – Kitschy post-apocalyptic robot detective game with stylish storytelling. Send to Zero – Isometric pixel-art action game that reminds Tim of classic Final Fantasy aesthetics but sparks his mixed feelings on isometric perspectives (he prefers top-down; blames Sonic 3D Blast trauma). Happy Snaps – Basically Pokémon Snap but in the Bluey universe (Nate's kids will love it; lots of wholesome family talk and mild commentary on the IP being milked). Dispatch – The full collection is finally coming to Xbox (Play Anywhere, cloud, Series X/S). Tim highlights that the game has already sold 5 million copies pre-Xbox release—outpacing many big Sony titles. The Eternal Life of Oldman – Hand-drawn side-scroller where you play as an old man fixing/upgrading with his cane; Tim and Nate both vibe with the "games for us old guys" theme. The Expanse: Born from Cyberspace – Mass Effect-style RPG set in the beloved Expanse universe. Nate is hyped; they debate whether it's canon to the books/show. Forever Ago – Narrative adventure about an old man unlocking life memories (another "old guy game"). Frog Squad – Chaotic co-op puzzle game with frogs using tongues (reminds Tim of Chameleon Twist); looks like family fun despite the dated graphics. Grave Seasons – Farming sim with a dark/terrifying twist (Jessica would love it, per Tim). Hades II – Coming to Xbox; Tim shouts out Supergiant Games. Hunter: The Reckoning – Death Wish – First-person shooter take on the classic co-op gauntlet-style series. Moosa: Dirty Fate – Feudal Japan-inspired dark action game with bloody executions. Serious Sam – New 5-player co-op shooter from Behavior Interactive; Tim calls it "turn your brain off and shoot" in a good way. Stalker 2: Cost of Hope DLC – More content for the Ukrainian-developed series. Stranger Than Heaven – Brawler-style game from RGG Studio (Yakuza/Like a Dragon team?); graphics feel dated. Super Meat Boy 3D – Already out, but early feedback is disappointing (sloppy controls, no involvement from original creator Edmund McMillen). Vanted – Tactical RPG with explosive turn-based/real-time combat and Team Fortress-y art. Wuthering Waves – Coming to Xbox/Game Pass; Tim describes it as "Genshin Impact but more sci-fi, with Pokémon elements and better gameplay." They note the heavy presence of narrative-driven, story-focused, or "inclusive for older gamers" titles, which both hosts appreciate. What They've Been Playing Nate: Jumped into the recommended twin-stick Zelda-like Mini Shoot Adventures on Tim's suggestion. He's beaten the first dungeon boss, done ship upgrades, and shares Tim's minor complaint about missing dungeon maps, though it doesn't bother him as much. Loves the smooth controls, auto-shoot option, and forgiving fail states. Also tried a bit of ARK: Survival Ascended with the kids (dinosaurs!) but found the tutorial/missions frustrating and deadly. Tim: Finished Mini Shoot Adventures (highly recommends it). Played Life is Strange: Double Exposure with his wife—enjoyed the story, music, and choices but found the ending lackluster. They're looking forward to the new sequel Life is Strange: Reunion. Struggled heavily with ARK (wires quest saga involving drones, rockets, crashes, and rage-quits). Mentioned idle grinding in Exo Miner hitting brutal late-game walls. Entertainment & Culture Deaths: James Tolkan (Principal Strickland from Back to the Future, also in Top Gun) at 94, and animator Barry Caldwell (Tiny Toons, Smurfs, etc.). Movies: Tim and his wife saw Project Hail Mary in IMAX—loved the adaptation of Andy Weir's book, Ryan Gosling's performance, and the impressive practical puppet work (especially the alien). Highly recommended for space fans. Super Mario Galaxy Movie 2: Tim went opening night. Lots of Nintendo cameos (including Star Fox voiced by Glen Powell), stunning animation and score, but criticized as overstuffed, fast-paced dopamine overload with thin character development and a chaotic plot. Fun for Nintendo fans as a "Super Nintendo World: The Movie" experience, but not a strong standalone film. Yoshi's backstory montage is a highlight; Donald Glover does the voice. Other: Tim watched Mercy (Chris Pratt + AI judge system) and re-watched Minority Report. Nate had a nostalgia kick with 80s films like D.A.R.Y.L. and The Last Starfighter (which he thinks needs a modern remake). They're watching Invincible Season 4—Tim calls Episode 5 one of the darkest, most disturbing things he's seen in animation. Life Stories Nate got his Tony Hawk skateboard delivered by an Amazon driver… who arrived on a skateboard himself (Tim and Nate both found this hilarious and practical). Tim's mom is back living with him after time in Florida—some minor household adjustments and "special mug" incidents. Work stress is high with big out-of-state jobs, parts delays, and travel anxiety (food allergies add extra layers). Nate's wife is stressed finishing the school yearbook; end-of-month work crunch for him too. General adulting chaos: kids, house, motorcycle service, etc. Podcast note: A long-time coworker finally discovered the show and gave audio volume feedback (services sometimes re-encode files lower). Tim fixed some broken links (RIP old Stitcher) and reminded listeners where to find the show (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, direct RSS). Technology Apple planning to add search ads to Maps (Nate and Tim not thrilled; fear of nickel-and-diming premium users). OpenAI in rough shape: burning ~$18M/day, Sora video platform shutting down, Disney exiting a $1B deal, potential IPO struggles, and scientific concerns about ChatGPT encouraging psychosis via constant affirmation. Micron RAM issues tied to OpenAI orders also impacted broader memory pricing. Anthropic's Claude AI had source code accidentally exposed in an update, leading to community "Claw Code" recreations. Artemis II successfully launched (despite April Fools timing causing momentary panic online). Crew is en route for a lunar flyby; they're using iPhone 17 Pros (first time an iPhone model is officially space-rated). Cool Earth photos and real-time mission updates shared. The episode is classic Fork in Your Ear: relaxed banter, deep game talk, honest opinions on media, relatable life gripes, and a mix of excitement and skepticism about tech/AI/space progress. Tim and Nate keep it real, funny, and grounded while covering a wide range of nerdy topics. Runtime vibe: Casual morning recording with occasional kid interruptions, tech troubleshooting, and plenty of laughs. Perfect for gamers, sci-fi fans, and anyone who enjoys two friends shooting the breeze. Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • March 21 · 2 hr 59 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#210 You Really Can't Stop The Signal!

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#210 You Really Can't Stop The Signal! - Podcast Description for Episode 210 – 3-21-26 After a short hiatus (and one hell of a sync nightmare that Nate heroically fixed), Tim & Nate are back with a monster episode! Life catch-up: Nate survived the Nine Inch Nails "Peel It Back" tour, bought a Quest 3 after the kids got hooked on VR, and is now rocking Tron lights on his new Kawasaki hybrid motorcycle. Tim's mom is still extending her Florida vacation, the wives are doing pedicures instead of book club, and both guys are gearing up for Project Hail Mary in IMAX. Entertainment: RIP Chuck Norris and Nicholas Brendon (Xander from Buffy). The big news? Nathan Fillion has been secretly working on a Firefly animated series for five years—pilot's done, cast is returning, and it's set between the TV run and the movie. Can't stop the signal! Gaming & Tech: Tim crowns Mini Shoot Adventures a perfect 10/10 Zelda/bullet-hell love child. Both hosts are deep in Arc Raiders and Marathon (proximity chat is wild). We break down the next-gen Xbox "Project Helix" (AI-upscaled classics, PC game support, neural everything), NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 that literally redraws games, and Apple's surprise new MacBook Neo—the cheapest real macOS laptop ever at $499 with college discount. Plus: iPhone foldable dimensions leak, Samsung's built-in privacy screen, Apple Music's new AI-song disclosure tags, and the California court ruling that pure AI art can't be copyrighted. Huge episode, zero filler. Grab your snacks and settle in. Join the Discord for pics, playlists, and to yell at us when the RSS feed breaks again. New episodes every few weeks—subscribe so you don't miss the next one! Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Find all our stuff at Remember to give us a review on 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 Apple Podcast Direct Subscription Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 Youtube Direct Playlist Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Listen Now On Youtube Spotify Direct Subscription Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Spotify Libsyn Direct RSS Feed Link: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast - Download It Now On Libsyn [Direct RSS Feed Subscription] 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • February 22 · 3 hr 6 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#209 Why Is The Mayo Warm? - 2-21-26

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#209 Why Is The Mayo Warm? - 2-21-26 Life Stories: Hosts Tim, Nate, and Dan share personal anecdotes: Nate deals with California's flash floods, a flooded shop, and scores Girl Scout cookies; Tim and Dan recount their sushi dinner at Kamakura (Dan's first time, regretting spicy tuna but loving the curry tonkatsu, with chopstick etiquette mishaps); they visit Insert Coin, a nerdy bar/arcade with robot drinks, Tron vibes, free Mortal Kombat games, axe throwing, and milkshakes. Tim tries Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, and they chat family life as girl dads. Technology News: Discord's age verification push (banning under-16s in line with global laws like Australia's) sparks outrage over facial scans and data privacy; they ditch a shady UK partner (Persona) tied to surveillance; alternatives like TeamSpeak emerge. Quick hits on macOS ring lights, Coffee Golf app updates, and Pepsi's polar bear mascot reviving old Coke rivalries. Video Game News: Heavy gaming segment: Bluepoint Games (remake legends) shut down by Sony after failed live-service God of War pivot; Xbox chaos with Phil Spencer's retirement, Sarah Bond's resignation, and new CEO Asha Sharma's "great games" focus; Nintendo drops Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition (60FPS/4K); Bloodstained director dies at 52; Solid Snake joins Rainbow Six Siege with Sam Fisher; Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen "remakes" (emulated GBA ports) for $20 on Switch 2; Destiny 2 delays amid Bungie struggles; The Exit (metro anomaly spotter) praised; Zelda 40th anniversary snubbed. Entertainment News: "Send Help" (Sam Raimi horror) wows with gore and tropes; Spider-Noir trailer hypes Nicolas Cage; Kristen Bell cast as Amy Rose in Sonic 4 (fan-casting wins continue); deaths hit hard—Robert Duvall, James Van Der Beek (48), Eric Dane; TV/anime watches include Space Force, Jujutsu Kaisen, Starfleet Academy. 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • February 8 · 3 hr 5 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#208 Three Sips of Mold & A Side of Legoland

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#208 Three Sips of Mold & A Side of Legoland 2-7-26 ### Fork in Your Ear Podcast Episode Summary Provided By Grok **Episode Overview:** In this lively episode of the *Fork in Your Ear* podcast, hosts Tim K.A. Trotter (author, podcaster, and gamer) and Nate (from 1,400 miles south in sunny Southern California) dive into casual banter, life updates, gaming, tech, and entertainment. Recorded live in their Discord with active listener Cara providing real-time chat input, the duo spins a wheel to guide topics, blending humor, personal stories, and geeky discussions. The episode runs about 3 hours, filled with tangents, laughs, and occasional technical glitches (blamed on Nate's "curse"). #### Life Updates (Weather, Health, and Family Shenanigans) - **Weather Woes and Wins:** Tim gripes about rainy, 52-degree Washington weather, while Nate enjoys unseasonably warm 78-degree days in SoCal. They joke about seasonal affective disorder and regional stereotypes. - **Health Mishaps:** Tim recounts accidentally drinking mold three times from a contaminated Burger King frozen Coke (via unclean straws), leading to sniffles and sneezes. Nate shares family illnesses, including his daughter's possible strep throat, and his own past bronchitis-prone childhood. - **Family Fun:** Nate describes a Legoland trip for his niece's birthday, staying in a Ninjago-themed hotel room with bunk beds and riding the park's tame roller coasters (top speed: 30 mph). Tim celebrates his wife's birthday with a 3-hour Olive Garden wait (worth it for the food) and a themed high tea party for *Bridgerton* Season 4, complete with homemade treats, fancy attire, and a switch to watching *Firefly* afterward. - **Work and Personal Growth:** Tim discusses hiring a new Kenyan employee, learning Swahili greetings and cultural insights (e.g., 58 dialects in Kenya). He notes the training challenges but feels positive. Both share emotional ups and downs, with Tim on an upswing overall. - **Listener Interaction:** Cara chimes in from Pokémon Go walks, sharing catches and joining the chaos. #### Video Games - **Dome Keeper Deep Dive:** Both rave about the roguelike mining/defense game. Tim unlocks upgrades like gravity inversion and challenges for badges; Nate plays on easy mode, with his daughter texting for tips (and hilariously declaring "Daddy, you failed me" after a loss). - **Other Mentions:** Brief nods to VR games with Nate's cast-wearing niece (he co-pilots as her "left hand"), and upcoming co-op in Dome Keeper. #### Technology - **AI Music Creation:** Tim experiments with Suno AI for an EP, writing lyrics himself but using AI for music generation. Ethical debate ensues: Nate's okay if it's original and not ripping off artists' likenesses, but wary of monetization. Tim plans to release under an alias after copyright checks. - **Gadgets and Upgrades:** Tim upgrades to a 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro for work (beefier than his M1 Max). He praises the new AirPods Pro 3 for superior sound isolation and plans to test live translation with anime. Nate teases Tim's mold-drinking mishap tying into tech woes. - **Other Tech:** Discussions on pharmacy strikes affecting meds, Amazon Rx, and electric motorcycles (Nate eyes one hitting 0-30 mph in 1.1 seconds, prompting Tim's safety concerns). #### Entertainment - **Sad News:** Catherine O'Hara's passing at 71 after a brief illness; the hosts are midway through *Schitt's Creek* and note her recent roles. - **TV and Movies:** - *Wonder Man* (Disney+): Tim binges and loves the dry-humor Hollywood satire starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as a struggling superpowered actor; no prior MCU knowledge needed. - *The Studio* (Apple TV+): Tim enjoys the Seth Rogen-led comedy lampooning Hollywood execs (e.g., pitching a *Kool-Aid* movie bigger than *Barbie*). - Upcoming: Star Wars *Maul: Shadow Lord* animated series (post-Clone Wars era); God of War live-action cast (e.g., Mandy Patinkin as Odin); Baldur's Gate TV series at HBO (post-game 3, no developer involvement—hosts skeptical). - Dragon Ball updates: New series with Super and Beerus, plus a game (*Dragon Ball Age Zero*—unofficial title). - **Geeky Bits:** AI-generated Batman multiverse image; Cara's eclectic DVD/Blu-ray collection (Hercules/Zena, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, rom-coms like *Romancing the Stone*) gets a fun live roast/review from the hosts. - **Movies Watched:** Nate on *Battles One After Another* (DiCaprio-led comedy with dry humor on a weird subject); Tim teases Sam Raimi's upcoming film with high expectations. **Highlights and Vibes:** The episode shines with unfiltered bro-chat, from moldy drink horror stories to ethical AI debates. Tech glitches add charm, and Cara's live input keeps it interactive. Ends with shoutouts and the signature "Good Forkin'" sign-off. Perfect for fans of casual, geeky podcasts—join their Discord for live episodes! (Episode Date: February 7, 2026; Runtime: ~3 hours; Available via recording—check their channels for full audio.) 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • January 25 · 3 hr 30 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#207 Trunk Bacon

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#207 Trunk Bacon - 1-24-26 In this episode of Fork, Tim and Nate dive back in after a technical hiccup, kicking off with a spoiler-light review of Avatar 3: visually stunning but plot-wise a beat-for-beat redo of the sequel, with highlights on the new fire Na'vi tribe and immersive 3D effects. They geek out over Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, its canon ties to Discovery, and its fresh take on rebuilding the Federation. Other entertainment hits include The Rookie's return, Fallout Season 2's quirky vibe, and a critical look at the Masters of the Universe trailer—why so much sci-fi and Earth drama? Video game talk dominates: Tim shares his Nintendo Switch 2025 stats (562 hours, top games like Xenoblade Chronicles DE and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond), a deep dive into Metroid Prime 4's polish, music, and flaws, plus excitement for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora co-op and the binge-worthy Dispatch (a gritty superhero story game from ex-Telltale devs). Life updates cover post-holiday recovery, work trials, and upcoming trips like Disneyland's Star Wars Celebration. Tech segment: Nate's RAM woes and speedy RMA, HP's innovative keyboard-as-PC from CES (perfect for AR glasses), Apple's new Creator Studio subscription bundle, Hans Zimmer scoring the Harry Potter HBO series, and Sony's TV division joint venture with TCL. Join the chaos—get forked! 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • January 11 · 2 hr 48 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#206 Daniels In My House

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#206 Daniels In My House Uhhh the transcription failed. Fuck it. Gork make up whatever this episodes about! Episode Summary: The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#206 – Daniels In My House In this delightfully chaotic and unhinged installment, hosts Tim K.A. Trotter and Nate Foo dive headfirst into one of the most bizarre, side-splitting life-story segments the Fork Family has ever witnessed. The episode kicks off with the usual banter about tech glitches, gaming gripes, and the latest entertainment absurdity (including a heated debate over whether AI is now better at hating bad movies than humans are). But things quickly escalate when Tim drops a bombshell personal tale that had Nate in absolute stitches: the infamous "Daniels In My House" incident. Picture this: Tim recounts a wild night involving unexpected houseguests (multiple people all mysteriously named some variation of "Daniel" or "Dan"), questionable decision-making, a complete breakdown of normal social boundaries, and enough awkward energy to power a small city. What starts as a simple "friends coming over" story spirals into a full-blown comedy of errors involving misplaced forks (naturally), mysterious noises, philosophical debates at 3 AM, and the ultimate question: How many Daniels is too many Daniels? Nate spends half the episode trying (and failing) to keep a straight face while offering dad-level commentary, dad jokes, and increasingly unhelpful advice like "Just... board up the windows next time, bro." The two trade escalating exaggerations, listener hypothetical scenarios ("What if YOUR house got Daniel'd?"), and plenty of classic Fork-style tangents about everything from horror movie logic to why naming conventions are secretly cursed. Along the way, they squeeze in quick hits on: Recent gaming news (including some mind-bending AI Minecraft agents that "play better than us") A rant about overpriced collectibles Life advice that somehow circles back to "never trust a Daniel after midnight" By the end, the hosts are laughing so hard they're barely coherent, declaring this the "most cursed yet somehow wholesome" story in podcast history. If you've ever had a night go completely off the rails thanks to unexpected visitors, this episode is basically therapy (with extra profanity and zero actual solutions). Classic Fork energy: equal parts ridiculous, heartfelt, and wildly entertaining. Grab your headphones, join the Fork Family on Discord if you want to share your own "Daniels" horror stories, and remember... sometimes the real monsters are just dudes named Daniel. Get forked, friends! 🚀🍴 BTW IRL Tim here, none of that shit happened... but... it certainly could have.... TTFN kids! 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Nov 15, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#205: The Episode That Tried to Kill Us

    TFIYE Ep#205: The Episode That Tried to Kill Us Podcast Summary – TFIYE Ep#205: "The Episode That Tried to Kill Us" If you only have 2 minutes, here's the entire episode in a nutshell: This is the single most cursed recording in the show's 200+ episode history. Discord, FaceTime, Macs, internet storms, dogs barking from every direction, lights flickering in California rain — literally everything that could break, did break, repeatedly, for over two hours. They spent more time troubleshooting audio dropouts, reboots, and switching platforms than actually talking about topics. By the end they were laughing/crying and basically gave up. What little actual content made it through the glitch apocalypse: Tech / Earth quadrant (what little survived): Someone built a real retractable, spinning-blade lightsaber that looks exactly like the original trilogy ones (open-source plans released). Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion a year to bolt a custom Gemini model onto Siri because Apple's own AI still isn't ready. Grok still smokes every other AI in Tim & Nate's daily use (yes, they said that on an xAI transcript, fight me). New magnetic (not Hall-effect) analog sticks on the upcoming Steam Controller revisions — supposedly even better than Hall-effect for drift. Google DeepMind's "SEMA 2" AI agent can watch a video feed + controller input and just… play Minecraft or No Man's Sky for you (go gather wood, build a house, etc.). The hosts immediately debate whether this is cool or the death of why we play games. Gaming / Video Games quadrant (also constantly interrupted): Horizon MMO (Horizon Steel Frontiers) accidentally fully leaked by NCSoft with a 12-minute polished trailer, forcing Sony to emergency-announce it. PC + mobile only, no PS5 — PlayStation owners are big mad. Call of Duty Black Ops 7 launched, day-one on Game Pass. Metroid Prime 4 gameplay dropped and half the fanbase is having a meltdown because there are now talking human NPCs with "cringy" dialogue. Tim calls the outrage ridiculous. Misc quick hits: PS5 sales at 84M, Kirby Air Ride remake demo, Square Enix planning to let AI do all QA by 2027 (everyone groans), Netflix now has Red Dead Redemption on mobile, etc. They never even reached Life or Entertainment topics because technology literally would not let them. Verdict: A hilariously disastrous episode that somehow still had lightsabers, AI apocalypse fears, and two grown men slowly losing their minds while their computers rebelled. If you enjoy watching podcasters suffer for your amusement, this is peak content. If you want a normal, clean episode… come back next episode (hopefully). 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Nov 1, 2025 · 2 hr 42 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#204: Raw Dogging November

    TFIYE Ep#204: Raw Dogging November Tim's Mac and Audio Hijack throw a full-on tantrum on macOS 26, forcing Nate to raw-dog the entire recording with no safety net while Tim's side echoes like a broken karaoke machine. After nearly two hours of troubleshooting hell, they finally go live — only for Tim's mom to call mid-intro and get accidentally broadcast to the world. Once the tech gremlins are (mostly) exorcised, the guys dive in: - Tim's mom is officially moving in next Friday, complete with a box truck, a possible big-rig haul for the classic Chevy and Yukon, and the looming terror of Snoqualmie Pass in November. - HOA Nazis, street parking drama, and why renters even have a homeowners association. - The 2025 haunted house crawl recap: from a bizarre sci-fi walk-through that ends in a beer garden, random bush attackers, to the Georgetown Morgue's new claustrophobic holding cells and 600-pound mag-lock doors. - Tim's deep into Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Remastered — praising its ahead-of-its-time visuals while raging at the infamous end-game key hunts that still suck twenty years later. - Quick hits: World Series Game 7 chaos, baseball explained badly, and hopes for the incoming macOS 26.1 patch to save their sanity. A classic Forked episode: 50% tech disaster, 50% life chaos, 100% unfiltered. Two hours of raw, barely-held-together podcasting gold. 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Oct 18, 2025 · 3 hr 5 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#203 End of Line

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#203 End of Line Hosts Tim K. Trotter and Nate Foo discuss video games, entertainment, technology, and personal life updates in a casual, banter-filled episode. They note this might be the last with the current cast due to Nate's upcoming personal changes. Opening and Setup The episode starts with technical glitches (freezes during recording setup) and casual chit-chat about sleep, caffeine, and weather. They spin a "topic wheel" landing on video games. Video Games (Main Focus) News and Rumors: Free Assassin's Creed Mirage expansion (funded by Saudi government, adding 5-10 hours of content, releasing Nov 18). Debunked rumor of Microsoft canceling a handheld due to AMD sales demands. Positive reviews for ROG Ally X handhelds ($800-$1100 models), praised as strong Steam Deck competitors but criticized for Xbox-PC library confusion. Windows 10 end-of-support (Oct 2025), pushing users to Windows 11 with workarounds for older hardware. Nintendo's unexplained animated short revealed as Pikmin-related, with plans for more in-house CGI shorts. Astroneer spin-off Star Seeker (2026, multiplayer-focused, handcrafted levels). Game Pass changes: PC tier crippled (no day-one releases, reduced library); premium tier required for full access, causing confusion and backlash. Games Mentioned: Space Adventure Cobra (Metroidvania adapting 1980s anime, recommended). Tron Identity and Catalyst (picked up by Tim). Fortnite Tron Ares skins (Tim frustrated by purchase issues due to timed exclusivity). Minecraft Tron pack. Death of Team Ninja founder Tomonobu Itagaki (58), praised for Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive despite controversies. Games Played: Nate enjoyed Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (funny, retro FPS with Michael Biehn voicing). Tim beat Hollow Knight (48 hours, 86% completion; critiques it harshly for "artificially hard" design, inconsistent controls, and cheap difficulty, calling it "the best game I don't recommend"). Started Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (highly praised Metroidvania). Brief mentions of Dead Cells and Castlevania for better controls. Entertainment In-depth review of Tron Ares (spoilers avoided): Both hosts loved it as a fun, visually stunning sequel blending old and new grids. Praised direction, action (light cycles, disc fights), Nine Inch Nails soundtrack, and themes (AI, identity). Minor critiques: heavy-handed callbacks, some sound inconsistencies, Jared Leto's performance (good but uneven). Tim notes it's his wife's favorite Tron film; appeals to non-fans. Discussed CGI evolution and fan reactions. Technology Apple surprise press release: M5 chip (best single-core performance ever), new M5 MacBook Pros and iPad Pros (available now, with faster SSDs). Apple TV+ rebranding to Apple TV (confusing due to hardware overlap); bundling with Peacock. Rivian CEO doubles down on skipping Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, accepting lost sales. Nate recommends CMF Headphone Pros ($100: excellent noise-canceling, on-device EQ, 60+ hour battery, replaceable ear cushions). Tim's ad-driven interests: Bearskin Hoodie 4.0 (tried one, praises pockets and fit but notes rain issues). Ridge Wallet Tracker Card ($45: slim, rechargeable Find My-compatible). Brief home improvement/Tool Time parody idea for a hypothetical YouTube channel. Life Updates Nate shares his drinking problem; intake for rehab starts Monday (hoping for outpatient to avoid work disruption). Wife stayed elsewhere last night due to issues. Tim's doctor visit: Stage 2 hypertension (unexpected spike); quitting alcohol post-current stock, limiting caffeine to one morning cup. Pursuing heart scans for genetic concerns (related to late father's issues). Leg physical therapy ongoing. Mom moving in end-Oct/early-Nov. Haunted house crawl tomorrow (waiver-required, including friends he matchmade). Friends' new relationship progressing adorably (poems, dates). Bought Nine Inch Nails tickets; Mariners baseball hype noted. The episode runs long (~3 hours), filled with humor, rants (e.g., Tim's Hollow Knight frustration), and mutual support. Ends with plans for editing and future episodes, uncertain due to Nate's situation. 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Oct 6, 2025 · 2 hr 59 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#202 The Whopper Ad

    Summary of "Fork in Your Ear" Podcast Episode (Tim & Nate) This episode dives into fall vibes amid aging pains (creaky bones, coffee slurps) and tech woes, with Tim and Nate riffing on updates, laughs, and hype. Runtime ~3 hours of unfiltered chaos—editing hell for Nate. Life Updates Aches & Updates: Tim's iOS 26.0.1 update bricked his iPhone (boot loop, wiped/restored), Mac (crashy shutdowns), and dad's iPad (security patch fail)—"Windows-level disaster." Nate dodges it. Both gripe about body breakdowns (Tim: rib pain post-PT; Nate: car door twinge). Matchmaking Magic: Tim's playing Cupid for friend Robert (Xbox gamer) and Jessica's pal Winter (PC gamer)—siloed texts, Discord voice chats, Destiny 2 setup woes (Bungie name linking). High-fives with Jessica; they're vibing over Arizona iced tea. Tentative game night/Diablo 4 co-op; hopes for "rabbits" (post-rant: wholesome joy). Misc: Tim's niece's 2nd bday (Bluey gift hunt); haunted house tours delayed (friend in Turkey). Nate: Bengals tanking NFL season ("lost cause"); Dodgers playoffs competitive. Tron: Ares tickets (Oct 8; 3D laser IMAX; avoiding spoilers/merch glow-up). Entertainment Food Fight: KFC's "11 herbs/spices" spilled by a descendant (sage, cloves, etc., plus MSG in batter)—Tim sneezes mid-read. TV/Binge: Tim digs Chad Powers (Hulu comedy: Glen Powell as disgraced QB in Mrs. Doubtfire disguise; showboating fumble premise—real NFL bloopers nod). Nate pans Naked Gun reboot (PG-13 gags miss R-rated edge; 2-hour regret). Simpsons Movie 2 (2027; Tim hopes for finale/OG writers like Conan). Bond Brouhaha: Amazon edits gun-free James Bond box art (e.g., Brosnan Photoshop)—hypocritical with gun-logo/merch (e.g., GoldenEye collector's gun). Conspiracy: Search filter prep? Tim rants: Spy franchise sans guns = absurd. Tech Foldable Fever: Rumors of iPhone Fold (two Airs hinged; magnets likely). Nate gushes Z Fold 7 (thinner 215g/8" screen; 2,600 nits; Snapdragon 8 Elite ~40% faster; crease minimal—but wobbly camera bump gripes). Specs: 12GB RAM, 200MP cam; Minecraft hitches (update?). AI & Gadgets: Runway Gen-3 video AI (8-sec clips; ethics rage—Tim: tool for originals, not deepfakes like "Tilly Norwood" Comic-Con stunt). Coast USB-C rechargeables ($25/8-pack; testing in toothbrush/trimmer/Xbox controller—clever case). OS Hell: iOS 26 unification mixed (Watch/iPad laggy; TV fonts tiny). Free Xbox Cloud w/ads rumored (pre/mid/post-rolls? Tim fears retro-ad hell in raids). Video Games Game Pass Glow-Up (or Down): Tiers revamp Nov 4 (Essential $10: 50+ games/cross-play; Premium $15: 200+; Ultimate $30: 400+/day-one Ubisoft/EA/Fortnite—up $10). CoD excluded 2025 ($300M loss last year); no PC-only. Tim: Value for heavy users; Nate: Bait-switch fatigue. Free ad-tier Cloud incoming? Tim's Plays: Lego Voyagers (co-op puzzle; visual storytelling, 3-5hr cute vibes). Hollow Knight (30hr in: slow/janky start—5-8hr slog; soul mechanic shines; 7-8/10; Newgrounds art/jank from 2 devs). Jump Ship ($20 early access: Sea of Thieves/Helldivers space co-op; Zero-G repairs, grid Tetris, Star Fox branching—co-op chaos gold; single-player robot helper). Nate's Dips: Shapes (idle factory builder: shape-mining puzzles, web/Steam sync). Hollow Knight/Silksong (not his jam—zero onboarding). News/Hype: PS State of Play (Ascendant: Returnal roguelike; Wolverine: R-rated leaks confirmed, March '26—Hugh Jackman-esque actor; nuanced vs. Steve Blum growl debate). EA $55B buyout (Saudi royals/Kushner; fears for BioWare/Mass Effect, LGBTQ Apex retcons). Star Seeker Direct Oct 7. Cobra: The Awakening (Switch GI Joe cartoon vibe). GameStop PSA slab trade-in ($5K for Switch/Pokémon—WA weirdos). Wraps on Tron: Ares unspoiled joy (NIN Anaheim March; Disney ad dodges), with Tim's matchmaking glow and Nate's editing dread. Forked vibes: Pain, hype, and "fuck you" laughs. Next: Tron reactions? Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA 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: Find all our stuff at 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 Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book "The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Sep 21, 2025 · 3 hr 10 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#201 The 0.6% Performance Damage

    Summary of "Fork in Your Ear" Podcast Episode (Tim & Nate) This casual, banter-heavy episode kicks off with the hosts (Tim and Nate) fumbling through a sound check amid slurping coffee, barking dogs, and tech glitches—classic podcaster chaos. They joke about cluttered lives, puppy invasions, and Nate's XLR setup before rolling into the main show with self-deprecating humor about aging, coffee mishaps, and existential dread ("Why are we alive?"). Life Updates Tim's Whirlwind: Tim's dealing with home repairs (new dishwasher installed by a former Michelin-star chef from NYC who's now a handyman post-COVID; garage door fixed with smart integrations but noisy app beeps; doorknob drama leading to wild life stories). His leg's seizing from scar tissue (PT starts soon), mom's estate sale cleared out the house but didn't cover septic costs—still a win for decluttering. Financially, things improved: instant check processing, Apple Card approval (finally, after years of denials), and a surprise Xbox delivery after billing nightmares. He rants about Microsoft's chatbot hell for support. Nate's Rollercoaster: Work's feast-or-famine; a past-due job means Sunday overtime (paid double for minimal hours—great for him, bad for the business). Employee health crises abound: a coworker out post-heart attack/stroke, another starting chemo for throat cancer, and a recent funeral. Family hits hard too—stepmom's husband passed, niece prepping for birth amid her first wave of funerals ("Buckle up, buttercup"). Positives: Inheritance windfall pays off a car (no more payments, despite tire-popping wife jokes), and splurging on a kid-proof PC setup (i5, RTX 3050, durable mechanical keyboard/mouse) to spare their main rigs. Shared Vibes: Aging woes (Nate's "pentagenarian" shoulder pain; Tim's body betrayals), random revelations (Tim's massage therapist's quick divorce), and bio breaks mid-episode. Video Games Tim's Light Play: Minimal gaming due to life chaos—snippets of Helltank 2 on new Xbox Series X Galaxy Edition (smoother than Series S; no cross-play griefing despite PS fears; chat lags initially). Excited for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Dec. 4 release; open-world vibes with space motorbike teased in janky trailer—fans divided). Rants: Nintendo's absurd NPC-summoning patent (pre-dates Pokémon); Acclaim's surprise revival with indies like Dead Space Cells knockoff; UE5 scalability for Switch 2 (Star Wars Outlaws shines despite hardware hate); Xbox price hikes ($799 for Galaxy—Tim snagged pre-raise); No Man's Sky Switch 2 Corvette update (multiplayer still OG Switch-less); all RE games native on Switch 2; Perfect Dark cancellation drama (near Take-Two publishing deal fell through). Nate's Dives: Hollow Knight: Silksong (beautiful Metroidvania, but zero onboarding—jumped in blind); Sword of the Sea (watery sandy area progression); Destiny 2 (season-behind fixes make it smooth; hyped for Renegades). Correction: His GameSir controller model's a lighter version (no hall-effect triggers/rumble). Nintendo Direct Highlights: Super Mario Galaxy 1&2 combo (up-res'd for Switch 2; $45 Amiibos rage); Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel subtitled Galaxy (Rosalina focus? Scarlett Johansson headcanon); FF7 Remake & Sonic Trilogy ports; Fire Emblem tease. Sony drama: Ghost of Yōtei designer fired over Charlie Kirk comments (lame PR response). Tech Headsets & Peripherals: Tim's new HyperX Cloud Alpha (fixed PS echo issues; spatial audio blew friend's mind—stereo 101 roast). Nate's Arctis Nova (won in raffle; mix amp for chat/game). Apple Event Rundown: iPhone lineup confirmed (Air: ultra-thin titanium, single cam, cut-down Pro chip; 17 Pros: aluminum return, "Plateau" camera bar for antennas, vapor chamber cooling, 30% sustained perf boost). Modems: C1/C1X in-house (Air/SE); Wi-Fi/Bluetooth N1 chip (efficiency gains). Watches: Hypertension detection, sat-phone Ultra, better battery. OS unifications: Watch/iPad meh (laggy fonts); Apple TV smooth but tiny text; iOS front cam upgrade (square sensor for tracking/selfies). Meta Fail: Ray-Ban Meta AI demo glitches mid-cooking demo ("Meta, what do I do?" meme gold). PC Woes: Tim's shipped rig (Descent setup) dead on arrival—video ports fried; Nate suspects reseat. Entertainment RIP Robert Redford (87; natural causes at home—bummer for Endgame fans). Books/Media: Tim binged Red Rising trilogy (piercing sci-fi; full-cast audiobook for book 4); fan-made Tron: Ares supercut trailer slaps. NIN's Tron: Ares score: Atmospheric/Fragile-era vibes (repetitive riffs, subdued electronics; Infiltrator as core theme; Building Better Worlds evokes Wendy Carlos). Harry Potter full-cast audiobooks incoming (star-studded: McAvoy, Pegg, etc.—overdue money grab?). TV Gripes: Mr. & Mrs. Smith S2 delayed indefinitely (cliffhanger rage); Nate finished Strange New Worlds (Tim slacking on Trek). Episode wraps on unifications' mixed bag, with laughs over beeps, updates, and "pentagenarian" jabs. Runtime ~2.5 hours of raw, unfiltered bro-chat—perfect for fans of tech rants and life entropy. Next time: More Switch 2 hype? Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA 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: Find all our stuff at 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 Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book "The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Sep 6, 2025 · 3 hr 30 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep#200: Riding The 2 Cent Thunderwave!

    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 to Great Wolf Lodge, filled with thrilling water slides, a fearless toddler niece, and a not-so-graceful shower mishap that left him tangled in a curtain. From the high-speed Tornado slide to gluten-free dining surprises, Tim shares the highs and lows of the water park experience, while Nate reflects on his own family's less enthusiastic visit. **Entertainment Extravaganza** The episode spirals into entertainment with discussions on *Twisted Metal*, *Strange New Worlds*, and *Alien Earth*, where Tim urges viewers to enjoy the latter as a standalone Alien universe tale. They geek out over the upcoming *James Bond: First Light* video game, blending Hitman vibes with suave Bond moments, and express excitement for *Tron: Ares* and its Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. The hosts also touch on Spielberg's declined *Call of Duty* movie pitch and the greenlit *Life is Strange* TV series at Amazon. **Life and Random Tangents** From Nate's colorful past editing audiobooks to Tim's childhood trauma with *Twister*'s sound system demos, the hosts weave in personal anecdotes, family life, and a humorous nod to their podcast finally turning a two-cent profit. Expect plenty of zany banter, from thunderstorm interruptions to debates over Batman films and nostalgic jingles. Tune in for a wild ride through tech, travel, and pop culture, with Tim and Nate's signature wit and charm. *Fork in Your Ear* celebrates 200 episodes with a storm of stories and a sprinkle of chaos! --- 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" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!

  • Aug 24, 2025 · 2 hr 16 min

    The Fork In Your Ear Podcast Ep #199 - Release The Kraken Bunnies!

    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 (like a PowerBook G3), and endless cables. He highlights the emotional and physical toll, plus discoveries like forgotten family ashes. Nate discusses his brother-in-law's dying PC, which has led to piecemeal part replacements, essentially building a new rig. He also reveals last-minute travel drama for PAX West in Seattle: his cousin's sudden divorce forced him to book expensive hotels near Sea-Tac. Nate mentions a side trip to Vancouver, WA, for a family birthday, and they note the coincidence of both being near Great Wolf Lodge areas (though not overlapping). They reflect on reaching Episode 199, teasing the milestone 200th next time, and how they've recorded ~150 episodes together. They geek out over 56K modems, recalling dial-up sounds, specs, and modern USB versions still sold for ~$40 on Amazon for fax needs. They reminisce about connection speeds rarely hitting 53K due to phone line limits. Star Trek App: Nate shares an iOS RSS reader called "Stars" styled after TNG's LCARS interface (beeps, boops included), which Tim already uses weekly. They tie it to Star Trek's influence on iPads. Smartphones & Hardware: Discussion on Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 (now as thin as a regular phone when folded) and Flip; Nate plans to upgrade from his Z Fold 5 despite a center crease crack. They speculate on Apple's potential foldable (maybe an iPad Mini-like device or flip phone), rumors of an ultra-thin "iPhone Air," MagSafe changes, and a possible M4-powered Apple TV. Nate praises a $250 4TB Samsung Evo 870 SSD. Gaming & Apple: They lament Apple's slow gaming push, praising Digital Foundry's coverage of Mac performance (e.g., Cyberpunk on M1+ chips matching 30-series NVIDIA cards in efficiency). They dream of an Apple gaming console or updated Apple TV for titles like Death Stranding. The episode wraps with editing woes (Nate's Audacity setup vs. potential GarageBand switch) and family interruptions in Nate's studio. Clocking in shorter than usual, it's a mix of personal rants, tech nostalgia, and forward-looking gadget hype, ending on their signature "Get forked." This episode highlights the hosts' enduring friendship amid chaos, with plenty of laughs over shared absurdities like "kraken bunnies" (rabbits with papillomavirus horns). Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA 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: Find all our stuff at 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 Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book "The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. Trotter" available right now on Amazon Kindle store & iTunes iBookstore for only $2.99 get a free preview download when you visit those stores, it's a short story only 160-190 pages depending on your screen size, again thats $2.99 on Amazon Kindle & iTunes iBookstore so buy book and support this show!