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Fork Talk

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A beer garden, 2 besties Big Daddy and Hoss and a lot of funny observations about the world...so began a podcast about Scottish Highland Games, strength events, training, and current events viewed through the lense of two meat heads. Grab a pint and join us!
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Episodes

Fork Talk Episode 39

Quarantine continues for Hoss and Big Daddy but that doesn't stop us from bringing podcast gold! Join us for a chat about "backyard games", our Big Daddy quiz "Redneck, Yankee, or Scot" and Historical Figure. Caber up!

Jul 02, 202046 minEp. 39

Fork Talk Episode 38

Say it ain't so! You may be on lock down, but the Fork Talk crew are back in the saddle again. It's our dedication to our sport, our throwing family, surrounding them with strong arms in these trying times, our.....who are we kidding, we just got bored and figured the Nation could use a laugh. Like an old dysfunctional relationship, dip back in with Big Daddy and Hoss...the water is warm. Mainly cuz Big Daddy is peeing in the pool again. Fork Talk Nation Unite!

May 07, 202058 minEp. 21

Fork Talk Episode 37 - Mini

Episode Mini - maybe it will be a trend or maybe the final nail in the Fork Talk coffin, only time will tell. Join Big Daddy and Hoss in a beer garden fueled mini episode recorded live from the 2017 Victoria Highland Games in beautiful British Columbia. Special guest - Bobby Dodd who will unveil a new trophy made specifically for the Kelso, WA Highland Games. Warning: this episode is just....well...yah.

May 23, 201723 min

Fork Talk Episode 36

In like a Lyon and out like a Lamb! Join this March issue on the 4th anniversary of Fork Talk as Big Daddy and Hoss explore the the secrets of Rome and the Bromance that eclipses all others...ok not really but Pop Culture, The Arnold Classic and Historical Figure await you.

Mar 11, 20171 hr 21 min

Fork Talk Episode 35

Sandwich Time! That's right Fork Talk Nation...Big Daddy and Hoss are live in this episode by the gracious hosts of the SAAA-Northern Rockies crew and the IHGF at the Eat a Sandwich Lightweight World Championships held at this years Mountain Home Highland Games and World Fair in beautiful Idaho...ok we added the "Eat a Sandwich" part but we can promise, you won't want to miss this beauty. Take it in parts or for a whole long road trip as it's hard to cover that much podcast gold in less than 2.5...

Oct 11, 20162 hr 39 min

Fork Talk Episode 34

Where can you get 90 minutes of podcast gold that included Prince, Prom and Donald Dinnie all wrapped in the Highland Games loving embrace of the Hoss and Big Daddy....well Fork Talk that's where. Episode 34 in the collectors series coming at ya!

May 15, 20161 hr 38 min

Fork Talk Episode 33

33 is a magical number. Join Big Daddy and Hoss as they catch up on Pop Culture and Current Events, a haunting and one of the best throwing Historical Figures to date. Strap in Fork Talk Nation, it may have been a few months but podcast Gold is back on your ole tuney box.

Mar 13, 20161 hr 25 min

Fork Talk Episode 32

That's right, not dead...just hibernating! You didn't ask for it...hell you probably were happy but like a bad penny Big Daddy and Hoss are back in your tuney box life once again delivering podcast gold. Join us to catch up and review the most important event to impact the throwing world in the past 6 months. Boldly going where we should absolutely not go as usual!

Nov 29, 201556 min

Fork Talk Episode 31

Say it ain't so! Back to Back Fork Talk...who knew Podcast gold was so prolific. Join Big Daddy and Hoss for this INTERVIEW rich episode. The Int'l Man of Mystery goes Food Network & WWE on us and special correspondent Chad Ullom reports from France at the IHGF championship. Must be the good lake country air that brings out the ear candy. FTN 4 Eva!

Jul 25, 20151 hr 47 min

Fork Talk Episode 30

Greetings from the Superhero lair of Captain Walleye and Muskie Man. Fighting crime in a world of 2 tine villains, the Fork Talk crew discuss current events, shouts to recent highland games and review Balance as a key part of your training. Oh, there's the Fish phone, quick to the Fork Talk aqua transport (aka Pontoon)

Jul 17, 20151 hr 33 min

Fork Talk Episode 29

Just in time for your next road trip, Episode 29. Join Big Daddy, Hoss, Candy and Devil Ang for their annual pilgrimage to the 152nd Victoria Highland Games in beautiful British Columbia. Beer garden field side play by play action, how to make a caber, and historical figure segments await. Come one, come all!

May 22, 20151 hr 22 min

Fork Talk Episode 28

What fuels Big Daddy and Hoss to keep pushing out podcast gold month after month. Simple the aggravation it causes our listeners! Join us this episode for new segment Big Daddy Verbal Throw-down and return of the gameshow sweeping the nation Cracker/Irishman/Redneck. There's an empty stool, open trig and highland beverage with your name on it. Come on in!

Apr 18, 20151 hr 6 min

Fork Talk Episode 27

Never have you needed a bit of Irish Spring soap than after bathing in the latest episode of Fork Talk! Join us for this years St. Patrick's Day celebration including Science Corner with Dr. Ken Beck, Arnold Classic musings and interviews and a new segment Name that Dumbass. Even though we are wearing green we're still pinching ourselves!

Mar 16, 20152 hr 18 min

Fork Talk Episode 26

Let the NEW YEAR start with a Sheaf Fork sonic boom! Join Big Daddy and Hoss for the first episode of podcast gold for 2015. Pop Culture, Current Events, Olympic Events replaceable with Highland Games, Int'l Man of Mystery and Guilty Pleasures. Caber Up!

Jan 18, 20151 hr 35 min

Fork Talk Episode 25

Welcome to the Silver Edition of Fork Talk. It's only taken 25 episodes to alienate 1/3 of the listening public. It's a Festivus Miracle! Join the gang for great call in guests, holiday music favorites, airing of grievances and feats of strength. Ho, Ho, Ho.

Dec 20, 20141 hr 56 min

Fork Talk Episode 24

Gobble, gobble FTN. Join us this Thanksgiving season for Episode 24 of the podcast gold juggernaut that is Fork Talk. Turkey day favorites, HG political action committees, Movember, 7 year old social media powerhouse special guest, great events in US history with sponsorship bomb and historical figure Pilgrim style. It's all in this episode of FT.

Nov 23, 20141 hr 59 min

Fork Talk Episode 23

Let's hide in the attic, no the graveyard....why don't we just take the running car? What are you crazy...let's hide behind the wall of chainsaws and pitchforks! Great Idea! Happy Fork-a-Ween brothers and sisters of the throwing nation. Enter our lair of politically incorrect and disturbingly funny jolly of a podcast. Ebola Panic, Sasquatch gun totting, sleepy hollow historical figure, Thrower X love coming your way. All in this episode of Fork Talk.

Oct 29, 20141 hr 38 min

Fork Talk Episode 22 Part 2

Part 2: Or part deus as they say in cheese eating surrender monkey land. 2nd half of the epical 2 part Episode 22 on your podcasting gold door. World Masters Championship musings..field interviews galore, and special guest Author Annie Marshall! Quick get to the CHOPPA!

Sep 26, 20141 hr 36 min

Fork Talk Episode 22 Part 1

Part 1: Too much Podcasting gold for one download. Join us for this special 2 part Fork Talk which includes Lightweight shouts, Pleasanton Invitational interviews, The Scottish Vote, World Masters Championships in Inverness Scotland and a fantastic interview with author of the Highland Destiny series Annie Marshall!

Sep 23, 20141 hr 18 min

Fork Talk Episode 21

How about a little Episode 21 to make your day! Fanny packs, Cigars, Hauntings and Blue Beasts of Burden...only on Fork Talk!

Aug 15, 20141 hr 41 min

Fork Talk Episode 20

Reunited and it feels so good! After over a month apart Big Daddy and Hoss back together and delivering podcast gold! Clevenger Sheaf competition winner announced, how long is long enough and much more.

Jul 26, 20141 hr 9 min

Fork Talk Episode 19

Nothing finer than a sunny day, a beer garden, throwing heavy things and Big Daddy, Hoss and the Fork Talk crew knee deep in podcast gold! Join us for another great live recording field side at the 151st Victoria Highland Games in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

May 18, 20141 hr 33 min

Fork Talk Episode 18

Greetings Fork Talk faithful! Join us this episode to hear Big Daddy tell Hoss his choice of music sucks, that our Historical Figure is pretty damn awesome and ANNOUNCING CLEVENGER SHEAVES 600's Bag Give Away Contest!

Apr 15, 20141 hr 31 min

Fork Talk Episode 17

Happy Birthday to Us! This episode marks the 1 year anniversary of Fork Talk. Join Big Daddy, Hoss and the crew for some musings, Famous Firsts and Ask Fork Talk.

Mar 30, 20141 hr 51 min

Fork Talk Episode 16

Fork Talk podcasting gold inspired by Blades of Glory, Winter Olympics and Canada. Join Big Daddy and Hoss for episode 16 in this collectors edition (shouts TBTL). Special guests Rhino and Thunder join us in studio to muse on current events, winter olympics and historical figure.

Feb 16, 20141 hr 55 min

Fork Talk Episode 15

Happy SuperBowl day Fork Talk Nation! In preparation for your pre-sports watching workouts here's some good tidbits to keep you pumped for the big game. (whatever game that is). Lots of guests on this episode. Science Corner with Dr. Beck, Interview with the one and only Gene Flynn and our Int'l Man of Mystery checks in to provide one of the greatest food game plans in history!

Feb 02, 20142 hr 4 min

Fork Talk Episode 14

Ho, Ho, Ho Fork Talk Nation and Happy Boxing Day! Christmas Day musings from Fork Talk Studios on Baby Jesus' birthday! Join us for a great romp through favorite holiday movies and music. Segments on what you can do to give back to the games in 2014 and Historical Figure..the Jolly O' Elf himself…no not Big Daddy…he's an Angry Elf. You'll just have to listen. Berry New Year from the Fork Talk crew.

Dec 26, 20131 hr 37 min

Fork Talk Episode 13 & 3/4

Happy FHH Fork Talk Nation - F.H.H. - Fall Holiday Hump. Yes, after Halloween before Thanksgiving, a perfect time to make sure you're hitting the gym, getting your practice cycles in and of course listening to FORK TALK. SAAA; Medieval Scotsmen Rap Battles; NFL Bullying; Part 2 of the historical and scholarly defense of the inclusion of the Sheaf as a legitimate, historical and traditional part of every Highland Games competition; Ask Fork Talk and Historical Figure.. Don't miss it! Happy Vetera...

Nov 10, 20131 hr 42 min

Fork Talk Episode 12

Fun episode for you this week Fork Talk Nation. Segments include Pop Culture & Current Events, Olympic Games events that can be dropped to include Highland Games, introduction of a new member of the Staff, Fork Talk's Official Historian and a Part 1 of why there is significant historical evidence for the inclusion of Sheaf as a traditional Scottish Athletics event. Special guest Max of Mattress Ranch stops by for some musings.

Oct 20, 20131 hr 26 min

Fork Talk Episode 11

Oh Great and Patient Fork Talk Nation! For your patience in waiting longer than normal this episode goes to 11. Back from travels and in the studio Big Daddy and Hoss cover Shouts, Upcoming Games, Pop Culture/Current Events, Pleasanton Experience and Field Interviews, End of Season Musings and Historical Figure. Also a special dedication to Lightweights. Hugs from Fork Talk Studios!

Sep 17, 20132 hr 30 min
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