Fork Talk

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

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 hrs.  Pop Culture, Shaved Asian Food, Interviews Galore, Favorite Sandwiches and 7 time World Caber Champion Francis Brebner. Here's the breakdown if you want to jump to specific parts of the podcast Opening interview with Bree Larson @08:30:00 interview with Mexican dancers @20:40:00 Pop Culture & Current Events interview with Polly Saulls Athletic Director @53:00:00 upcoming games shouts 1:06:00 History of the Sandwich Interview with Harry Hancock of Scotland @ 1:22:00 Interviews Nigel Anselmi of USA @1:38:00 Bruno of Germany @1:44:00 Francis Brebner @1:50:50 Jessica Smith Fork Talk listening virgin @2:03:30 Scott Farr of USA @2:09:29 Mike Beech - 2015 National Lightweight Champion @ 2:18:00 Haunting....keep listening

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!

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.

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!  

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!

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)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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! 

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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 Veterans Day to all our Fork Talk Nation Vets!

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. 

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!

Big Daddy and Hoss back in Fork Talk studios finally and spreading the love of Highland Games, Throwing and of course Sheaf! This 10th episode brings amazing field interviews and commentary, new Science Corner with Dr. Ken Beck, Int'l Man of Mystery Myles Wetzel checks in on World Masters excitement, Field Records, Pro Interviews...this episode is a PR!.. Podcast Gold seen through the lens of the Fork Talk Nation!

Holiday Road Fork Talk Nation! This episode brings you the on the road antics of Big Daddy and Hoss on a trip to Anchorage, Alaska for the Alaska Scottish Highland Games, in Eagle River. Beer Gardens and So you want to get into throwing are covered. Also in this compilation episode is Candy Sprinkles Corner: ,field interviews with elite women athletes from Victoria games, and a best of segment from Episode 1 on St. Patrick's Day.

Obscure Sports Quarterly has ranked Fork Talk the number one podcast in the OSQ pantheon of sports just ahead of podcasts dedicated to Dodgeball and Midget Tossing. In this episode Big Daddy and Hoss jam with Vargus Highlander, and explore Cabers, Sheaf Widows, Historical Figure, a great interview with Kerry Overfelt and the Fork Talk legal team response to Bobby Dodd's letter of factual incorrectness. Caber up!

Oregon coast shouts Fork Talk Nation! Recorded live from the balcony of our hotel room overlooking the beautiful pacific ocean in Newport, Oregon..Join us for this episode of Fork Talk where we'll give shouts to games in May and early June, pop culture and current events, Olympic sports we should ditch to replace with Highland Games and historical figure.

Oh Canada we stand on guard for theeee! Episode 6 of Fork Talk recorded live from the 150th Victoria Highland Games in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Join Big Daddy and Hoss for field interviews, report on the Royal opening, world record attempts and live reports from Myles Wetzel  at the World Masters Championship in New Mexico.

Happy Cinco de Mayo Fork Talk Nation! Episode 5 on the 5th of May..meant to be. In this episode of Fork Talk Big Daddy and Hoss discuss George Jones, Mission to Mars, Cinco de Mayo, Sheaf Tape, and Weight Over Bar and a Historical Figure. New, Fork Talks International Roving Reporter and Man of Mystery will report in and a great interview with Duncan McCallum. Join us for a margarita and cerveza won't you...

Greetings Fork Talk Nation! Episode 4 takes a paranormal twist. Included in this episode of fork talk... Boston shouts!; Scottish Bears; Biggest Drinkers (Athletes, Dances,  or Pipers)? ; Scottish Hammer Throwing, and Historical Figure. May the Fork be with YOU!!!

Happy Tartan Day, Fork Talk Nation...this episode is full of great highland games scottish spirit. Join us for this podcast to hear about National Tartan Day, Vikings, Weight for Distance, and this episodes Historical Figure sponsored by G-Force Strength Unit. Finish it off with the announcement of the 400th Clevenger Sheaf give away and another special guest interview..with someone who knows a thing or two about Scotland and Cabers! Cheers, Big Daddy and Hoss.

Thanks again to all of our new extended Fork Talk listening family. Keep those hits, likes and listens coming. Episode 2 topics include First Fork Talk contest, Current/Event & Historical Figure (hint big news out of the Vatican) but not what you think! Off Season Training, Fork Lube (yes that's LUBE). Special guest and sheaf world record holder legend Myles Wetzel. Ear candy from start to finish! Love, Big Daddy & Hoss

Episode 1 is in the can as they say. Thanks to all the great support for our teaser! Episode 1 includes Big Daddy and Hoss introductions, shout out to our sponsor Mattress Ranch and first episode special acknowledgement to some of those great people from our sport that inspire us. Plus an overview of the Highland Games, St. Patrick's Day, An Interview with 5 time world champion Ryan Vierra and finally Historical Figure (what kind of thrower would they be?).

The first episode of Fork Talk is in the works. Here's a little tease.