The Fork In Your Ear Ep#193 Nate-Silicon

05 Apr 2025 • 200 min • EN
200 min
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The Fork In Your Ear Ep#193 Nate-Silicon Tim and Nates discussion highlights include:  In this episode of "The Fork in Your Ear" podcast, hosts Tim and Nate dive into a mix of personal updates and tech-heavy discussions. Tim shares his excitement and apprehensions about an upcoming camping trip, his first in years, and the challenges of onboarding a new employee amidst a hectic work schedule. He also vents about the frustrating process of setting up a Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Lite for work, grappling with Android’s cumbersome update cycle. Nate discusses his recent acquisition of a new M2 Mac Mini, which unexpectedly resolved a Wi-Fi issue after cleaning, and his struggles with work slowdowns and family illnesses. The episode takes a deep dive into gaming, with Tim providing an extensive breakdown of the newly revealed Nintendo Switch 2, including its specs and game lineup, and sharing his experiences replaying Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition. They also touch on entertainment news, expressing mixed feelings about the Superman teaser clip, excitement for the Tron: Ares trailer, and curiosity about the Malcolm in the Middle revival. Key Notes for Episode Description: Life Updates: Tim prepares for a camping adventure and navigates work challenges with a new hire and vehicle repairs. Nate deals with a work lull, sick kids, and setting up a new M2 Mac Mini that surprisingly fixes a Wi-Fi issue. Tech Woes: Tim recounts the painstaking process of updating a Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Lite for work, frustrated by Android’s update system and storage issues. Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: Detailed discussion on the Switch 2’s 7.9-inch LCD HDR display, VRR 120 FPS, and confirmed games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and Astroneer Expeditions. Gaming Corner: Tim grinds through Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition using his old Wii U save for reference, praises the Switch version’s improvements, and plays Raft co-op with shenanigans aplenty. Entertainment Buzz: Mixed reactions to the Superman teaser clip, lacking character depth; enthusiasm for Tron: Ares’s industrial vibe and Nine Inch Nails score; and anticipation for the Malcolm in the Middle revival minus Dewey’s original actor. Hot Topics: Brief mentions of TikTok’s ban reprieve, Avengers: Doomsday’s stacked cast, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s new director. Join Tim and Nate for a lively mix of personal stories, tech gripes, gaming hype, and entertainment takes in this packed episode! *Summery Provided By Grok 3.0, Concise Condensation & Bullet Point Listing Provided By Apple Intelligence From Audio Hijacks Whisper Sync Transcription Service. The transcription may have errors.*  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!

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