Comical Start
by Mark and Grant
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- Semi-Official SAG-AFTRA Spokesperson Podcast · 42 min · Episode 434One of your hosts tries to deftly navigate the finer points of labor disputes, but either way we can all agree that Rob Manfred is a real booger. On a sweeter note, apple cider…
- Burn a Pair of Boxers · 44 min · Episode 433Follow up? In this economy? Well, yes in fact! Mark participates in the knowledge economy of the internet, while Grant reinvolves himself with the airline industry. Grant brings…
- Branded Personality · 42 min · Episode 432Sometimes all you want at Costco is one of their loss-leader products. Sometimes you’re just getting by. And sometimes an email doesn’t do the trick. Mark brings The Buckets. How…
- Apricot Leibniz · 40 min · Episode 431Mark is both embarrassed by and jubilant about his most recent culinary epiphany. Those drawers won’t organize themselves. Grant brings Eek! There’s a bit of a problem here, but…
- Urban Nuisance Birds · 46 min · Episode 430Advertisements are inevitable, but they don’t have to be… whatever that is. Mark wavers a bit on standing firm against any version of the panopticon. Mark brings Poorly Drawn…
- All Your Eggs in One Pumpkin · 47 min · Episode 429Some weekends are meant for staying inside while a storm “rages”, causing you to mess up your sleep schedule while binging a dystopian television show. Or is that just me? Grant…
- Real Authentic Lava · 43 min · Episode 428Mark is channeling Grant’s culinary stylings, though he wasn’t quite as daring. He brags a little bit, then Grant shares something objectionable yet oddly tasty. Mark brings Home…
- Nominally Objectified · 45 min · Episode 427Grant makes Mark do an oopsie, all because of his archaic desire for tactile electronics. I mean, really. Grant brings Real Life Adventures. Somehow this remains a tech podcast…
- The Water Police? · 45 min · Episode 426Mark has a technical question that amounts to spending money on a hobby. Long weekends are fruitful for activities, or sometimes non-activities. Mark brings Saturday Morning…
- What Did We Really Accomplish? · 44 min · Episode 425Mark has a tangible problem on multiple fronts. Grant thinks it’s actually quite calming, and Mark doesn’t intend to be this dour. Grant brings Crankshaft. It’s a simple question…
- He Has Website · 41 min · Episode 424Mark’s put himself in quite a bind, and Grant isn’t buying this whole retro tech movement. Shapes are pretty cool, though. Mark brings Haircut Practice. Streets in the summer are…
- A "Good Idea" · 50 minMark won a game, but Grant’s seen it done better. Flight times are weird, but mild airport paranoia solves most issues. Grant brings xkcd. Enjoy the brief feel-good session…
- Modern Bells and Whistles · 47 min · Episode 422Kick the tires on this old podcast, but not on Mark’s new wheels! These puppies are hot. They weren’t acquired without some mild inconvenience, though. Mark brings Bob the…
- Are You Aware of Ken Jennings? · 39 min · Episode 421We’re here to talk about the big cheese. And a little bit of little cheese. Who knew the upper Midwest was such a hotbed of processed dairy activity? Grant brings Please Listen…
- Erector? · 45 min · Episode 420Can one ever truly reseal a manufacturer’s container? Is it simply a lost art, with consumers left in the lurch? What would it take to hire effective people to fix such a…
- Cost per Kaboonk · 42 min · Episode 419There’s something in the air… Particulate matter, mostly. And discussion of grapes. And also the weather. Normal stuff, no need for concern. Mark brings Bacon. It’s a whole new…
- A Big Target® on My Back · 46 min · Episode 418We’re talking things that are put into other things. Some of those are feet. Some of them are bags. Some of them are right on time. Some of them aren’t even in your current state…
- Uncomfortable Dog on Hot Pavement · 45 min · Episode 417Did you hear the good news about the World Cup? Somehow your hosts recorded this episode weeks in advance, and it is somehow still vaguely relevant, insofar as there remains…
- I Was Perturbed. Severely! · 44 min · Episode 416Grant may have a horrible muscular issue, or just something a bit weird. Mark had some trouble himself, but was saved twice. Besides, who needs sound? Grant brings Pickles. Yes…
- I'm an Accountant · 43 min · Episode 415Let’s not worry too much about who caught what. Mark briefly displays poor internet literacy, and your hosts come up with novel white-hat sports hacking scenarios. Mark brings…
- Hipster of the Senses · 42 min · Episode 414Grant is having none of Mark’s funny idea he saw online. But, your hosts are all in on an olfactory-heavy introductory section. Grant brings Win, Lose, Drew. Cue the Mad Men…
- Before We Get Controversial · 42 min · Episode 413Mark has an important update prior to a general survey of processed carbohydrate options. Mark brings Bo Nanas. Grant gets a bit fussy, and also surprisingly lenient. Grant…
- Advocating On Behalf of Mucus Membranes · 41 min · Episode 412Mark recounts his excellent time spent in West Philadelphia. Most notably, a messy cheesesteak. Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Mark is immune to embarrassment. Mark brings…
- Hard to Fork Over · 47 min · Episode 411Strap in, folks. There’s some high drama that’s been a long time coming. Grant’s here to lay it out straight for you. It’s juicy! And plasticky! Mark brings Animal Crackers…
- Notoriously Extra Bad · 41 min · Episode 410Is it just us, or have tearaway cardboard packages become way worse? Maybe it’s just the freezer. Maybe it’s the world’s interminable slide into mediocrity. Grant brings Cleats…
- The Big Light · 42 min · Episode 409Mark did just fine in a fun event. Grant shares something kind of gross and kind of funny. Mark brings Real Life Adventures. Grant makes correct assumptions about Mark’s interior…
- Offense Intended · 48 min · Episode 408Mark’s on his last legs, but has just enough energy to recommend a book. Grant bought some bread. Grant brings Gasoline Alley. He unwittingly corners Mark into a forced therapy…
- Legally Distinct Space Station · 45 min · Episode 407Pretending like they’re a real podcast, your hosts follow up on the previous episode. Then, Grant prompts Mark to share some sordid details about local sports broadcasting…
- Always a Banana Button · 42 min · Episode 406Mark’s attempt at a fun topic turns slightly grim, but luckily a pivot to baseball picks up the spirit. Grant brings Non Sequitur. Even a chemist can be impressed by the…
- Load-Bearing Grime · 43 min · Episode 405New! New! New! Your hosts are full-up on new-to-them goodies for two very different reasons. Revel in the newness of it all. Mark brings Wallace the Brave. They talk about and…
- I’m Going to Describe Them as “Weird Things” · 41 min · Episode 404Let’s all be safe with our compromised dairy. Then, revel in quality vegetarian protein alternatives. Grant brings Amanda the Great. He’s curious how his awareness of space…
- We Both Took Psychic Damage · 45 min · Episode 403Grant has a minor upgrade that punches above its weight. Mark helps with minor home improvement, Grant said goodbye, and your hosts enjoy a short history lesson. Mark brings Next…
- "Hello" and "How Are You?" · 47 min · Episode 402A calculator gets your hosts a bit riled up, or at least morbidly fascinated. Mark treats himself to some nice paper. Grant brings Freshly Squeezed. He takes an even more…
- About Craig · 40 min · Episode 401The day of the big move calls for a big pizza. Or two. And they better be cheap! But that’s not all there is to meal planning. Here, read this newsletter about it. Mark brings…
- What's Your Next Sauerkraut? · 44 min · Episode 400Mark may have ESP or some other form of prognosticatory abilities given how well he pins down Grant. Luckily, Grant is game for what Mark springs upon him for this very special…
- Flying Saucer Variety · 41 min · Episode 399Mark regales Grant with tales from his jetsetting lifestyle. Wine, watches, music, books. There’s something for everybody. Grant brings Rose is Rose. Enjoy a quick conversation…
- Check Out That Chatoyance · 42 min · Episode 398Grant admires some more wood and tells a story about a watch. Mark is fascinated by a hobbyist’s attempt to quantify. Mark brings Lucky Cow. He’s too afraid to even bring up the…
- What Killed the Dinosaurs? · 43 min · Episode 397Grant is thoroughly impressed by Mark’s show-and-tell. Nice objects are nice, and Grant can’t expect more without more tools. Grant brings Dick Tracy. Mark is aware but not…
- We've Got Words at Home · 44 min · Episode 396Mark is finally recovered from a tremendous trip bookended by minimal sleep. Mark brings Street Scene. Even more sleep deprivation is caused by what we will legally say was not…
- Bonkers · 43 min · Episode 395The episode starts on low heat, but eventually your hosts start cooking. Grant brings Fred Basset. Sleep can be a tricky business. Mark brings Prickly City. Children’s games have…
- Phlegmatic Issues · 44 min · Episode 394Time comes for us all, and a horrifying bout of a lost voice came for Grant. After a bit of a weird story, Mark explains why he is where he shouldn’t be. Mark brings A Normal Day…
- Wiggle Lines On the Ladder · 44 min · Episode 393Commend Grant for his long run ability to hold back a cough, then laugh at his frost-ridden facial hair. Mark has completed his desk metamorphosis and talked with some old dudes…
- Fascinated By Bright Lights · 47 min · Episode 392Your two jock cohosts talk about their athletic achievements and, more notably, the minor gear that supports it. Mark was this close to greatness. Mark brings Wawawiwa. Yeah…
- Road Kill Terminology · 42 min · Episode 391Look, it could happen to anyone. Nobody reads anymore. Ohio and Missouri really aren’t that different. It was an honest mistake. But meal planning—oh, yeah! Grant brings One Big…
- Three Eggs and Ham · 42 min · Episode 390Mark is savoring the comfort of a bad recording setup. Grant is a calm, cool, and collected cold-weather driver. Mark brings Looks Good on Paper. He had a holiday egg epiphany…
- How Much Pretend is Involved · 42 min · Episode 389Your hosts aren’t known for their assertiveness, but sometimes enough is enough. Other times, you hope a man who is almost thirty years old still has effective doe eyes that a…
- Santa Will Blow Your Eyes Out · 39 min · Episode 388In the first Comical Start Christmas Extravaganza, your hosts spend some time discussing the holiday. It's more of a sideshow in this case, really. Mark brings The Adventures of…
- We're Going Dracula Now · 43 min · Episode 387That’s right, folks: this is a real podcast now. Put on your britches and get ready for a healthy dose of follow-up. Grant brings Wizard of Id. Mark dances around the topic…
- I'm Never Gonna Get Got · 43 min · Episode 386Deals at Target are like wizards, inasmuch as they arrive precisely when one needs them and all that. Mark brings Speed Bump. Some people are a bit naive and gullible, and…
- Smooth As a Dew Drop · 41 min · Episode 385Grant is finally able to tell his tale of avian woe. Mark has a similar, though canine-oriented, story. Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Some imaginary home renovation leads to…
