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.)

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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.

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

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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!

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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!

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!

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iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887

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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!

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).

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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: [email protected]

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!