ForcedToPod

ForcedToPod is officially back! In this episode, the crew reunites to break down Indiana Hoosiers’ historic national championship run, react to college football chaos, and share unforgettable game day stories. We also welcome new co-hosts Bryan (RevoLT) and Jesse as we kick off the new era of the podcast. After the sports talk, we dive into the biggest gaming and tech news—including a wild all-in-...

In this episode, the Boys discuss various topics including their personal experiences with birthdays, the infamous 9-9-9 challenge involving hot dogs, beers, and baseball, and their thoughts on the Battlefield 6 beta. They also delve into the world of content creation, sharing insights on community engagement and the importance of planning ahead. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with h...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, Sax, Nic, and Walker share personal stories about their recent experiences, including Walker's wedding, travel adventures, and the challenges of navigating life changes. They discuss the humorous aspects of wedding officiating, the intricacies of health insurance, and Sax's journey into content creation. The conversation highlights the importance of friendsh...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, the boys share personal updates, discuss the challenges of medical school, and explore the humorous side of AI-generated content. They delve into the rapid evolution of AI technology and its impact on content creation, while also touching on automotive discussions and the future of electric vehicles. The conversation highlights the importance of optimizing creative...

In this conversation, Nic and Zach engage in a light-hearted discussion that transitions from personal anecdotes to sports commentary, particularly focusing on the Indiana Pacers' playoff performance. They share reflections on parenting, food preferences, and the dynamics of team sports, while also touching on broader themes in sports strategy and the evolution of player roles. The conversatio...

In this episode, the boys discuss the excitement and controversies surrounding the upcoming Indy 500, including a rookie on pole and disqualifications due to illegal parts. They delve into the implications of starting positions on race outcomes and share personal stories about family matters and summer plans. The conversation shifts to gaming, particularly the challenges of playing Doom and the ad...

In this episode, the Boys engage in a lighthearted conversation covering various topics, including sports, Mother's Day celebrations, school memories, and the upcoming Indy 500. They delve into the recent election of a new Pope, discussing his impact and the humorous memes surrounding him. The conversation flows seamlessly from personal anecdotes to broader cultural discussions, all while maintain...

In this episode, the hosts share personal anecdotes ranging from turkey hunting experiences to humorous travel mishaps involving TSA. They delve into the world of horse racing, revealing Walker's past as a horse girl, and discuss the challenges of turkey hunting. The conversation shifts to travel stories, particularly a TSA incident involving a knife and screwdriver. Finally, they explore the...

Summary In this episode, Nic and Walker dive into the world of turkey hunting, discussing their personal experiences, the challenges they face, and the regulations surrounding hunting seasons. They explore the connection to nature that comes with hunting, the different types of turkeys, and the gear needed for a successful hunt. The conversation also touches on the ethics of hunting, wildlife cons...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, hosts Sax, Nic, and Walker engage in a light-hearted conversation filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and debates. They discuss everything from family betrayals over fast food to the challenges of cleaning out a family home. The conversation flows into a garage sale adventure that turned out to be a wholesome experience, followed by discussions about health, a mo...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, the boys discuss a variety of topics ranging from their recent experiences at Disney World, outdoor adventures like fly fishing, and the challenges of parenting during the age of adventure. They also delve into the impact of recent storms and tornadoes, sharing personal stories of weather-related incidents and the importance of preparedness. The conversation touches...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, Sax, Nic, and Walker share their recent experiences, including Walker's trip to Big Bend National Park, DIY home projects, and reflections on their past DIY adventures. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of home improvement, from grout repairs to transforming built-ins, while also touching on the joys of plant care and the nostalgia of building a tree hous...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, hosts Sax and Nic dive into a variety of topics, starting with their fitness journeys and technical challenges in podcasting. They then explore a tier list of petty grievances, discussing everything from drive-through frustrations to auto-correct fails, and the etiquette of chewing and shopping carts. The conversation also touches on communication preferences, drivi...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, Sax, Nic, and Walker discuss a variety of topics ranging from the challenges of on-call work to the complexities of the US tax system. Nic shares his frustrations with the tax process, while Sax dives into the intricacies of deductions and financial planning. The conversation takes a humorous left-turn as they explore the topic of defecating in the woods, sharing pe...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, hosts Sax, Nic, and Walker engage in a lively conversation that spans various topics, including their personal experiences with camping, building furniture, and the nature of fun. They share humorous anecdotes about past adventures, particularly focusing on the concept of 'type two fun'—experiences that are challenging in the moment but become enjoyable memories lat...

In this episode of ForcedToPod, hosts Sax, Nic, and Walker discuss their experiences with subscription services and the challenges of managing them. They delve into their favorite subscriptions, the value they find in them, and the upcoming FTC regulations on subscription cancellations. The conversation shifts to sentimental possessions, exploring how certain items are tied to personal memories an...

In this episode, Sax, Nic, and Walker discuss their recent experiences, including a birthday raid marathon in Destiny and attending the Royal Rumble wrestling event. They share about the excitement of large gatherings, the passion of wrestling fans, and the fun of community events. They also dive into the concept of games with staying power, focusing on titles like Battlefield 1 and Destiny. They...

This week, the boys are joined by friend of the show and FTP's #1 fan, Zach who brings a new energy to the podcast filling the temporary hole in our heart left by Walker's work life balance troubles. We dive deep into dancing at weddings, enormous high school basketball gyms in Indiana, sports betting and the abysmal experience of trying to watch the NBA. We continue discussing growing up as a mil...

This week looks a little different as Sax and Nic do a 1-on-1 conversation while Walker is dealing with some real world deadlines. This week, we dive deep into both of their career paths, setbacks, and secrets to success that have led them to a relatively comfortable existence with enough free time to do little side projects like the podcast. A bit more on the informative side this week, but we ho...

Join the boys for a jam-packed episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and extremely important questions. Are treadmill steps real steps? Or are you just fooling your fitness tracker? Meanwhile, armadillos are making moves—literally—migrating north like they're planning a road trip. Speaking of chaos, the Capital One outage has us wondering: how fragile is society if one glitch can cause this much mayh...

The Boys are back with the first pod of 2025, and it was an electric conversation. Nic brings up a sensual experience in the airport bathroom.  Sax nerds out over Nvidia making suspicious claims about the performance of their 50 series GPUs. Walker fills us in on his family's trip to Thailand and his dream of being a Dog owner has finally come true, and we may never get to the bottom of Walker's f...

On this Final Pod of 2024; the boys discuss some IU v. Notre Dame Football, Sax gives an updated view on gaming in 2025 after the Game Awards last week, and we discuss in full the intricacies of The White Elephant Gift Exchange... When to do it, when to skip, and the forbidden gift that should never be given. Pick up some ForcedToWipe merch and support our Gaming Community at: https://www.forced-t...

The boys are back with another episode to discuss a wide variety of topics. Sax starts us off with a little conversation about lacking general motivation in this time of year and the boys discuss what they do to try to break out of that "funk". Next, we follow Nic down a rabbit hole into the science behind Eastern Russian frogs being placed in milk to prevent spoiling. Walker has leveled up his na...

This week, the boys discuss the difficulty of creating a Christmas list as a grown adult with hyper-specific tastes, best Christmas morning menories, and they say a heartfelt farewell to Walker's Bronco. Gone, but never forgotten. Pick up some ForcedToWipe merch and support our Gaming Community at: https://www.forced-to-wipe.com/shop | bit.ly/ftwmerch Join the discussion in the official ForcedToPo...

This week, the boys dive into the age-old toilet seat debate—up, down, or just a secret third option??? Walker and Sax share tales from the trenches of home repairs and weigh in on the right to repair movement. To wrap it all up, we get real about what we're most thankful for and what we've been reading/watching lately. It's a little bit of chaos on this short holiday week, so sit back, relax and...