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Mark and Grant
Can 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 problem?
Grant brings xkcd. Mark is fascinated by the inept more than an aquarium, more than a zoo industry in Iowa.
Mark brings Moderately Confused. He assigns homework.
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There’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 world on the stovetop.
Grant brings UFO. Sometimes a thing is too clever by half.
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We’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 of residence.
Grant brings Sour Grapes. It’s time to talk about a beloved movie franchise and a surprising role.
Mark brings Cattitude — Doggonit. Fine European dining is all the rage.
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Did 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 soccer to be played. But, more importantly, safety.
Mark brings Crabgrass. He is impassioned by the state of athletic fields.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Lars?
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Grant 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, your hosts are barely 30. Yes, they’re also a bit crotchety. Grant tells a story.
Mark brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Just imagine a clicky clacky digital keyboard typing these notes for you.
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Let’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 Ike. Conversations, believe it or not, rely quite a lot on two people being in the right mood.
Grant brings Baby Blues. Tropes can be a little much.
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Grant 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 meme.
Mark brings Junk Drawer. He insults Grant accidentally on purpose.
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Mark 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 brings Crankshaft. What’s a little firm direction between friends?
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Mark 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 Farcus. He goads Grant into a bit of a rant.
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Strap 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. Grant hijacks the concept, but that’s okay. Mark dances around an odd concept.
Grant brings Next Door Neighbors. It’s been a good episode thus far, so your hosts take a breather.
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Is 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. He’s got some hip lingo to present to Mark, and a brief question about fashion.
Mark brings WuMo. He is happy to share the beauty of new life in the spring.
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Mark 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 design, but with the wrong priors.
Grant brings Crankshaft. Batons are pretty cool. Especially when they flip a bunch in the air? Rad.
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Mark’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 session.
Mark brings In the Bleachers. None of these ideas are good.
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Pretending 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 rights.
Mark brings Breaking Cat News. He has a neat pillow that he neglected to mention before.
Grant brings Brewster Rockit. Mark understands the exercise.
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Mark’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 properties of a well-understood noble gas.
Mark brings Mother Goose and Grimm. He has a buying decision. Maybe.
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New! 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 around the excellent YouTube series Grant introduced a couple of episodes ago.
Grant brings Brewster Rockit. Those darn ads rear their head again.
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Let’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 obfuscates his sense of a major event breaking containment.
Mark brings Gil. Grant opines on dendrological comfort.
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Grant 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 Door Neighbors. Grant has a great story.
Grant brings Widdershins. He tries to set up Mark for failure.
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A 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 circuitous path to his point than the YouTube series he recommends.
Mark brings UFO. He challenges Grant to be concise.
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The 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 Pearls Before Swine. Grant spent more time delighting in the idea of boomwhackers during this episode than he was ever allowed to have with them in elementary school.
Grant brings Cul de Sac. It’s a simple question with a philosophical answer.
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Mark 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 episode.
Mark 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 about a specific phrase.
Mark brings Strange Brew. Modern technology is pretty wild.
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Grant 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 concept of water ice and sticks to fairer conversational pastures.
Grant brings Red and Rover. It’s basically baseball season.
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Grant 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 involved, then your hosts discuss superheroes.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. A penny for your thoughts on pulling off a beret?
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Mark 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 necessarily negligence, but perhaps moderate stupidity.
Grant brings Preteena. A classic game of word association ensues.
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The 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 surprising depth, but some are just modest forms of bullying.
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Time 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 on the Internet. It’s not much, but it’s honest work. Reviews are maybe to be trusted?
Grant brings Texts from Mittens. Mark has a bit of trouble playing in the space.
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Commend 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 about baseball.
Grant brings Thatababy. Pedantry thrives in the most delightful way, followed by appropriately chastising the parents.
Mark brings Garfield. Cheap isn’t bad, but it can be expedient.
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Your 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, Grant was a space kid. He won’t even disclose how much.
Grant brings The Ancients. Mark more or less says that he’s jaded as an adult.
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Look, 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 Happy. He’s a big feta boy, and Mark explores his culinary past.
Mark brings Tex. Grant reads the comic just like he normally does, and Mark wants to go bananas.
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Mark 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.
Grant brings Funky Winkerbean. Expanding culinary boundaries is a time-honored podcast tradition.
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Your 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 service worker will notice.
Grant brings Boomerangs. Names are tricky.
Mark brings Sherman’s Lagoon. There’s something rough and something damp.
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In 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 Business Cat. Hoisting oneself into the air is serious business. Make sure to choose the correct ladder grade.
Grant brings One Big Happy. This job isn't nearly as easy as it seems.
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That’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 before sharing his cozy vision of the future.
Mark brings Ten Cats. Grant wrestles with the moral quandary of ownership.
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Deals 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 technology seems to bring out the worst in such folks.
Grant brings Tank McNamara. He has a question about a product.
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Grant 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 straightforward answers.
Mark brings Rose is Rose. Flowing water is a simple pleasure.
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Your hosts revisit some old tropes. Grant has improved, and Mark is shocked.
Mark brings Fur Babies. A house needs many little bits and bobs to make it a home. Or practical.
Grant brings Our Super Adventure. This is that kind of show where “how do you go up a staircase” is a main topic.
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Grant finally bought something new, but had a terrifically terrible time receiving it. Chopsticks are underutilized, and the apartment got a facelift.
Grant brings Pickles. Sometimes the best mirror is another person.
Mark brings Adult Children. Funny things are indeed funny.
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Mark seeks sage advice from a seasoned veteran. Grant is a fellow proponent of shorts right up until it gets dangerous.
Mark brings Pearls Before Swine. Grant would have no problem stealing a car. Legally, we must state that this has never happened.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Mark has no problem with existentialism and believes in the magical power of unicorns.
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Your hosts inadvertently dive into their internet pasts, featuring a touchstone listicle channel. Grant is ready to call out hooey when he sees it.
Grant brings Working Daze. He assigns Mark a creative writing prompt to complete live on the air.
Mark brings Heart of the City. He is pleased to update his travel log.
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There’s a new keyboard in the house and boy is it cla… Wait. Let me fix that noise suppression. Yeah, got it. CLACKY! Also, Boston is wicked.
Mark brings Kliban’s Cats. Let’s not get too cute about clocks, okay?
Grant brings Curses! He’s looking to start a little trouble with a math question.
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Grant’s getting into short-form content and Mark’s phone battery is an absolute tank. Baseball!
Grant brings Working Daze. Look, it’s tough out there being a recipient of pranks and other such toomfoolery.
Mark brings Too Much Coffee Man. A new typing experience unlocks a world of… well, maybe new technology isn’t so bad.
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Grant is entering his space politics era. Mark drove north.
Mark brings Four Eyes. He has an issue with a kid's "game" while Grant doesn't read that guy.
Grant brings Mannequin on the Moon. Mark gives a positive review. Grant survived.
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Constructing a good breakfast is no small feat. And don't even get us started on layered cake.
Grant brings Freshly Squeezed. A quick issue is followed by a quick brag.
Mark brings Ozy and Millie. Grant confuses Mark while sharing relevant expertise.
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Imbalanced softball and baseball with good vibes. Take all that, mix it up, and we're making salad baby.
Mark brings C'est La Vie. After an abbreviated path to the intended topic, he reviews the modern metropolis of Toronto.
Grant brings For Better or For Worse. Genres are confusing, and siblings may fight.
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A run-in with a rogue muscular spasm has Mark changing his desk setup. Cable management is in vogue and your hosts are inspired but unambitious.
Grant brings The Ancients. Aside from being a good comic, it’s also topical. Who doesn’t spend their days thinking about freon and slang?
Mark brings The Lockhorns. It’s pizza time, baby.
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Large food? Big food? Many food? We’re a fan.
Mark brings NEUROTICA. Grant doesn’t have an opinion, nor does he have a blender. Your hosts consider employing siren-like behavior.
Grant brings Mannequin on the Moon. There’s room out there for the good scissors.
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Mark's neighborhood has a unique art installation and/or egregious oversight.
Grant brings Ginger Meggs. Mark provides an epiphany about the comic design, and language is recreated.
Mark brings Worry Lines. Grant is rightfully frustrated by a product’s mere existence.
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Your extremely competent FDA has your best interests in mind, even though Grant is baffled by how this shrimp could be tainted. Mark got a new lamp, and Grant is similarly baffled.
Mark brings Miss Peach. Grant dreams of new desk features.
Grant brings Baby Blues. He has an important question.
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Let’s make good use of that most excellent invention which Volvo gave away for free. Also, Mark went to New York.
Grant brings Shoe. He registers an official complaint with the English language.
Mark brings Lug Nuts. Grant knows how to measure, and how he’d like to do so.
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Comical Start is back on the pizza podcast beat. Then, Mark has an unrelated botanical question.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. Grant categorizes his headwear. Mark isn’t sure how to feel about his own.
Grant brings B.C. Mark answers an excellent, though not entirely original, icebreaker.
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Grant shares his sweet and spicy relief. Mark promises he isn’t bragging. Smashing gems and seeking bananas is an excellent pastime.
Grant brings Big Nate. Enjoy a failure to describe a soft drink and an amusing anecdote from the service industry.
Mark brings Home and Away. There are two organizational tycoons on hand.
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Check out your local IMDB webpage (or Callsheet if you’re cool) for either of your hosts’ film cameos. Movie production is no joke, and some indie folks are prolific and hilarious.
Mark brings Too Much Coffee Man. Grant and Mark are not pescetarians, though Mark is committed to giving it another shot.
Grant brings Sherman’s Lagoon. Mark waxes poetic about the humble stroll. Grant is pleasantly shocked by the anticipatory statements.
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There is no more exciting pairing than waffles and writing, except for waffles and ice cream.
Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Mark attempts to explain a joke. Grant wants to know whose fault this is.
Mark brings W.T. Duck. Grant doesn’t have time for bird enthusiasts.
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Your hosts discuss two local delicacies with the promise of more to come.
Mark brings Lard’s World Peace Tips. Grant struggles to read, then describes his whole water situation. He is disgusted by Mark.
Grant brings Baby Blues. Mark attempts to be diplomatic and Grant disagrees.
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An idle observation about the runtime of this podcast is followed by a marvelous idea for an improved desk accessory.
Grant brings Andy Capp. A love of silly words devolves into an anti-capitalist rant and miscellany regarding baseball.
Mark brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Good pencils are good, but even then they aren’t always too useful.
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Mark’s mind is all a-jumble with observations and ill-defined opinions about Mario Kart World. It’s quite the introductory section yet again.
Mark brings Marmaduke. We’re once again turning back the clock on our tools.
Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Why can’t we all just have a nice day?
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A heartwarming tale of a conquered past turns into an interrogation regarding countertop kitchen appliances.
Grant brings Sherman’s Lagoon. Listen: It’s not that hard to not make awful decisions about your bathroom decor.
Mark brings Lola. “Innovative” doesn’t mean better when it comes to transportation.
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Nothing like a brisk walk on an excruciatingly hot summer evening! Mark doesn’t have central air and Grant is curious about the frequency and emotional impact of lost discs.
Mark brings The Other Coast. Grant would be a lovable menace. Mark would grab things. Both of your hosts eat food.
Grant brings For Better or For Worse. Googly eyes really do make everything better.
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Some companies are trying too hard to cater to a non-existent bell curve. Believe in us a little! We can dry clothes and make decisions like adults.
Grant brings Lucky Cow. A philosophical discussion about the nature of work and minimalism turns into one about the trades.
Mark brings Skin Horse. Look, neither of your hosts are even a little ‘stitious, but numbers are appealing.
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You’ve waited so long, and Mark is finally able to deliver on a Solo Stove update. Get yourself in the ecosystem of a convenient flame sufficiently large for a couple of smores.
Mark brings The Daily Drawing. Ah, the bountiful creative energy of youth. Your hosts recall their arts and crafts of yore.
Grant brings Aaggghhh. Please don’t approach the goose.
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Baseball, thunderstorms, strange cars, and small rooms. Oklahoma has everything!
Grant brings Berkeley Mews. What came first, the plant or the pot? Mark suggests a costly commission.
Mark brings The Argyle Sweater. Grant has some difficulty engaging with the prompt.
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Step outside for a glimpse of summer. There’s fresh furniture next to not-quite-open flames. It’s sunny with a chance of pizza.
Mark brings Too Much Coffee Man. After a brief tangent, Grant explains some charts in an effort to maintain this podcast’s commitment to segments that play terribly over audio.
Grant brings Arlo and Janis. Overall, overalls are decent.
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A classic snack makes a comeback, and Mark isn’t nearly as disgusted as Grant had hoped. Warning tags are humorous and a workplace is spruced up.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Mark doesn’t elaborate on his awkward teenage years, and Grant has strong feelings on haberdashery.
Mark brings Lost Sheep. Grant could have so many stories for the show.
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After ushering in a new technological era, Mark recaps a recent vacation. Grant has a niche bit of dirt.
Mark brings Super-Fun-Pak Comix. He looks to mine the depths of Grant’s childhood dreams. It’s hard to do things well.
Grant brings Luann. Someone had extremely inaccurate color opinions directed at the color guy.
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Bureaucracy has its place, but we wish it weren’t in our lives. A harrowing tale is followed by a positive swing in the world of athletics.
Grant brings Frazz. What’s in a saying? Or is it an axiom? All these words get quite confusing.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. We’re looking for some honest soul-searching between you, your food, and your floor.
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There’s dissent among the ranks regarding food temperature yet again. Mark has traps, and Grant missed out on core childhood games.
Mark brings Spot the Frog. If you’re squeamish about mild eye injuries, skip ahead.
Grant brings Luann. Mark gets a little touchy, and Grant has a strong opinion.
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Mark is welcomed back to the spring baseball season outside of California, and Grant shares an old source of joy. Your hosts make some tentative plans.
Grant brings Breaking Cat News. Disney Channel Original Movies have some odd premises, and vacuums suck.
Mark brings Big Nate. Grant accepts a recommendation.
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Do your hosts give money to the main website that provides the ability to give you this show on a weekly basis? Stay tuned to find out. Also, apparently, The Music Man is a classic.
Mark brings Moderately Confused. You have to love a bit of industrial design that’s excellent for both utility and entertainment.
Grant brings Strange Planet. Writing down precisely what he wants to talk about may get this podcast flagged.
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Grant’s advice was a success, and Mark performed an exceedingly small random act of kindness for his company’s office.
Grant brings That is Priceless. Your hosts could definitely enjoy themselves, but maybe not in a drive-thru that lacks quality assurance.
Mark brings Jerry King Comics. Comfort is what you make it.
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Mark’s mouth is experiencing a lot of changes right now, and so is the air in his pens. Grant wants to relitigate pocket setups.
Mark brings Sarah’s Scribbles. Grant outlines his approach to waking up, and it’s a doozy.
Grant brings Breaking Cat News. Mark is all-in on helpful formatting, no matter the medium.
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New technology is accompanied by bad colors, though Grant slowly comes around to Mark’s point of view.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Mirrors are terrible, voices are fine, and viral reddit posts are funny.
Mark brings Adult Children. As a corollary of his profession, Grant is not nearly as enamored by footnotes as his co-host.
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What’s a stimulant anyway? Get it in your chocolate or through the typical means and enjoy the placebo before you hit a wall with nothing but a staircase on which to proceed.
Mark brings Shoe. The delicate art of negotiation is not one your hosts practice with much aplomb.
Grant brings Curses. Get your hands dirty and fix some enterprise software bugs.
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As the death knells of Skype peal across the internet, your hosts determine how to honor the occasion. Also, Grant watches YouTube with rapidity.
Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Mark has a video to share, and good TV is worth watching.
Mark brings Snow Sez. The only way to win is not to play, and good TV is worth watching.
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Teeth were yanked, podcasts were ingested, and overall it wasn’t that bad.
Mark brings False Knees. He fails to convince Grant that dedicated popcorn pop-ups in grocery stores are weirder than the deli section.
Grant brings Kid Beowulf. Your hosts discuss violent noises and not the band.
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There’s quite a spread to display, and Grant got too thick a cut. Who has room for all these boxes, and do they even matter?
Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Please, when you’re standing on milk crates, don’t tear yourself a new ice hole.
Mark brings In the Bleachers. Let’s all hope for a simpler life.
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A computer peripheral is on hiatus, and Grant also has some hand problems. Your hosts interrogate various analogies for body-related phrases.
Mark brings Sticky Comics. We’re going straight down the middle here, and Mark makes a claim he can’t quite back up.
Grant brings The Awkward Yeti. After a solid attempt at voice acting, the show ends on a joyful note.
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Strap on an oversized pair of skates and glide down the metaphorical podcast ice as you take in the ramblings of two hosts who have some tissue issues.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Mark failed at being an adult this winter.
Mark brings UFO. What’s in a word? Sometimes vulgarity and hilarity in equal parts.
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Computer monitors can get haunted, and Grant has a stationery dilemma. Your hosts interrogate what makes homework legible and reasonable.
Mark brings Moderately Confused. It’s unclear whether a local coffee shop or beer garden is sufficiently hipster for personal projects.
Grant brings The Lockhorns. Does anybody listen to your desperate pleas to be left alone?
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Mark is excited about a mid-morning errand. Grant suggests some new foodstuffs.
Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Teenage suburban tropes are of suspicious reality.
Mark brings Robbie and Bobby. Let’s get a quick botanical update.
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Grant has some leaky pipes if you know what I mean. Mark has a strange run-in with the proprietor of some puzzles.
Mark brings Unstrange Phenomena. There are some issues with the levels at a local dentist.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Mark gets to provide a measured take on a terrible bit of cuisine presentation.
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Mark purchased two adult objects that are extremely not salacious. This isn’t that kind of show. Grant finds a bad expensive product.
Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid. A flexible feline could get hurt by your sharp glasses frames.
Mark brings Ollie and Quentin. Let’s not waste too much money on foldable paper.
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This episode is where the rubber meets the road. We’ve got more life hacks than you can shake a soil-laden banana at.
Mark brings Lucky Cow. Your hosts quickly read up on the latest atomic clock news, and Grant thinks he read an article at some point.
Grant brings Monty. Do you ever feel drained? Have a little empathy for your electronics.
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Grant’s a big gas boy, at least until something better comes along. Mark is optimistic about the present and future of cooking technology.
Grant brings Amanda the Great. A staple of multi-level marketing is having a tough go. Food storage is worth refining.
Mark brings Understanding Chaos. Get out your melons.
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Mark had a chance to experience and observe what Grant believes never really happens. At least, not for your social butterfly hosts.
Mark brings Home Free. This podcast is big into stews.
Grant brings Big Nate. He is tickled by a description, and slightly befuddles Mark.
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Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop for hands. But there is plenty to go around if you’re interested in having uncomfortable pants after a long walk.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Mental gymnastics isn’t a hobby in and of itself, but it may play a key part in maintaining other hobbies.
Mark brings Rabbits Against Magic. You can’t afford Grant’s services, nor does he have the time to learn how to provide them.
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Ah, yes. Another dumb toy. But don’t let your ears fool you because your next music theory class has that covered. It’s not always wise to listen to your elders.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. After a far-flung set of tangents across the greater observable universe, Grant answers a question.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Mark accidentally dances around a description.
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Mark is officially a real adult. Grant has a great hack for all you folks stuck hanging out in phone trees.
Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Mark guesses correctly and amazes his cohost with an odd order.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. Grant fails to evade a direct line of questioning.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Join Mark and Grant, the latter of whom is highly suspicious and critical of a certain cultural holiday foodstuff in certain situations.
Mark brings My Dad is Dracula. Grant has some real issues with wallpaper. Mark explores the depths of his cohost’s frustration.
Grant brings Junk Drawer. Mark gets to be Reviewer Two.
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There’s a loose thread on some threads that your hosts have to handle. Amazon’s recommendation algorithm is pretty wacky.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. After a brief journey, Mark and Grant compare their favorite improv games. Mark gives a hard sell.
Mark brings Savage Chickens. Grant doesn’t succumb to the season.
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Mark attempts to hedge his statements, which, in hindsight, he did poorly. But the real moral is that he performed his civic duty and has constructive feedback for the city of New Haven. Grant has generally had a good experience.
Mark brings Get Fuzzy. Writing is a little weird this year. Grant found a way to hack his brain that should be used more often.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Mark is now committed to independent investigative food journalism.
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Hidden among the inane and casual talk of footwear is an important PSA for all the elderly folks in your life. Tread with care.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. After beating around the bush, your hosts get to some moderately-informed movie criticism.
Mark brings Ink Pen. Grant assumed a certain level of sarcasm for a long time.
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Do you hear that… that..? Let’s spruce up this joint; maybe do some light construction while we’re at it. Your home improvement experts are here to help.
Mark brings Pickles. Grant refuses to be doxxed, while Mark makes a huge upgrade.
Grant brings For Better or For Worse. Mice? Mice.
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Extra! Extra! There’s a new entrant in the portable home heating market, and Grant has some strong feelings on their marketing terminology.
Grant brings Amanda the Great. Your hosts swap semi-viral recollections of videos.
Mark brings Maria’s Day. Personal aquariums aren’t bad, but amateurs should avoid them.
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Mark has issues with the design arm of his new state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Grant is happy to join the pile-on. A secret second item is duly forgotten.
Mark brings Savage Chickens. Grant has a realistic view of his typing skills. There is exactly one notable piece of flair in the workspace.
Grant brings Last Place Comics. Mark provides an unprofessional reading.
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A mystery is solved, storage is assigned, and your hosts may or may not have physical actualizations of youthful accomplishments.
Grant brings Foolish Mortals. Be wary of chainsaws no matter your footwear. Your hosts swap dreams.
Mark brings Sarah’s Scribbles. Grant is, like, totally low-maintenance.
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Fire up that burner and get the rice in the kettle! Or… wait. Maybe just eyeball that splash of water and wait twenty minutes for the first comic.
Mark brings Junk Drawer. It turns out that eggs are difficult, but you have to break a few to ruin an omelet.
Grant brings Liz Climo Cartoons. Mark provides insight on timers.
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Your hosts are growing older and wiser and boomier. There’s something in that east coast air that really brings out one’s civic duty.
Grant brings Texts From Mittens. Mark believes his cohost was appropriately slighted. The settings app is difficult to navigate at times.
Mark brings Sweet and Sour Pork. A toaster is reviewed. Yes, really.
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Give a man a meat slicer and he won’t talk to anybody ever again. Or give him unstable WiFi and the same thing will occur. Wow, this one was a disaster.
Mark brings Back in the Day. He wants a clearer set of boundaries around a sandwich, and Grant shares something about cheese that Mark doesn’t get to hear.
Grant brings FoxTrot. Enjoy a classic miscommunication with sprinkles on top.
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Ah, the trials of moving. Somehow things manage to fall into place, and it’s even better when the potential for a nasty accident stares you in the face but you refuse to yield.
Grant brings For Better or For Worse. Enjoy a mostly spoiler-free discussion of a TV show that both your hosts are behind on.
Mark brings Geech. Let’s all be savvy consumers, shall we?
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Thunk, goes Mark’s current podcasting studio. But hey, it’s as comfy as a new couch or an accent chair!
Mark brings Grand Avenue. Grant can be nostalgic, but that doesn’t mean he’s comfortable or happy. Mark hits the nail on the head. Watching food is awesome.
Grant brings Beardo. He quickly gut-checks his cohost’s labor policies.
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What’s a Sunday in August without a good retrospective? And a poetry reading on top of that? Your hosts spoil you!
Grant brings Andy Capp. After looking up a word, Mark fails to fully engage due to a sudden realization that plays into his anxiety around technology.
Mark brings Looks Good on Paper. Grant is cagy, and tried to make something fancy.
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Mark helps Grant recap a national travesty, but only in a fair and measured way. NBC shouldn’t expunge important historical records.
Mark brings Ollie and Quentin. Don’t listen to Grant: that’s the actual name. POV cameras on professional athletes would be cool for a certain kind of sports nerd.
Grant brings Brewster Rockit. This episode description is authoritatively not brought to you by autocorrect.
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Come along for a new baseball adventure and a hotel critique. Stay for the extra cookie.
Grant brings Bird and Moon. After a quick moment for ornithology, your hosts discuss phrases from classic video games and cannot determine whether they have yet segued.
Mark brings Scary Gary. Books are for reading.
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Grant accidentally gets pranked, but he is prepared. Mark is surprised by his own excitement, and handball rules do exist.
Mark brings Haircut Practice. Grant has an impractical question about consumption, and Mark wants an itemized list of car accessories.
Grant brings Snow Sez. Pandas? Sure.
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Mark spends some time worrying over his future internet setup. Someone needs to be the foundation. Your hosts also have a short aside about video games that includes a small bit of foley work.
Grant brings Liberty Meadows. Mark gives an authoritative ranking while Grant pesters him about morality in the present and future.
Mark brings Ozy and Millie. Hats are probably fine, and little kids’ opinions are silly.
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Mark requests some assistance in furnishing an apartment, creating what is probably an unsatisfying audio experience in line with their current whole deal of reading comics you can't see. But hey, there's some good advice there!
Mark brings Ordinary Bill. Connecting not at all to the comic, your hosts explore what truffle should mean.
Grant brings AJ and Magnus. He has an adult story regarding adult problems.
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Did you know Dracula is, like, really similar to what you’d expect? Barring an odd facial hair affectation and some transportation quirks, you really ought to give this guy a shot.
Grant brings Buckles. He tells a Grant Story® and Mark spins a shorter yarn of his own.
Mark brings The Meaning of Lila. Grant doesn’t game at pubs, but he’s learning!
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Sometimes less is more. By that, we mean less music and more fireworks unless that music is by Tchaikovsky. Also, cars get really hot according to a local Georgian parks and recreation department.
Mark brings Oh, Brother!. Your hosts revisit the accursed secret cookie, and whether it’s good to expect anything at all.
Grant brings bacon. After several minutes, Grant decides that he and Mark mostly agree.
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Look forward to a new round of seed funding for the next big thing in community-driven education. Also, Grant finally discovers that paying for an app can be extremely beneficial.
Grant brings Speed Bump. Mark has a strict morning regimen, except for all the ways he changes it. He never bothers to address the distinction between a liquid and a beverage in context.
Mark brings Junk Drawer. Grant has a local camera feed.
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Mark is validated by some dubious writing suggestions. Grant has strong feelings about what should or should not be licked.
Mark brings The Doozies. Grant would bring his magical talents to bear at a Hibachi table.
Grant brings Real Life Adventures. Mark has a cathartic moment while discussing his childhood.
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Hold the press: Grant has an opening topic! He may even have two if he could recall what it was... Oh, never mind. Let’s talk about baseball and bad stadiums.
Grant brings Big Nate. Your hosts revisit a story from Comical Start lore while Mark does some quick research.
Mark brings The Daily Drawing. Grant provides his thoughts on the humble water bottle.
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Bad movies abound in the hallowed halls of Hollywood Video, as do new snack possibilities for a young Mark.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. A poor hypothetical later, Grant attacks the foundation of our society, or something like that.
Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid. Brooms? A simple tool for a simple time.
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Choose your own adventure in this wild new intr… Oh wait, Grant chose ice cream. And flags get discussed anyway. Suppose time will remain linear for the duration of this episode yet again.
Grant brings Compu-Toon. He has a harrowing tale of misplacement and black-on-black subtlety.
Mark brings Herman. Your hosts get transparent about aspects of their financial health.
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Mark reviews his time watching discs and back pockets. Grant, initially amused, wishes to move on.
Mark brings In the Bleachers. After what he thought was a simple question, he doesn’t know where to go. Innuendos run rampant.
Grant brings Cat’s Cafe. Layers are useful and appropriate at home.
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Your hosts hitch a ride on a vehicle of elementary education. Mark litigates celebrity aging and gives Grant a shock. Video games are not a common medium within this show.
Grant brings La Cucaracha. He asks a big question about the world, especially for a sober Monday evening.
Mark brings The Other Coast. What is a good stick?
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Introducing our first ever real guest, nathan timmel. Is the capitalization of his name an affectation or a legal requirement? We didn’t ask, because this isn’t an interview show. Your hosts shoot the breeze awkwardly and unprofessionally, buoyed by the riffing skills of an actual comedian.
Mark brings Pickles. From gum to Star Wars, everyone has a bit of nostalgia stuck within themselves.
nathan brings Calvin and Hobbes. Join our fan appreciation club, and stay for the community safety meetings.
Grant brings Luann. The best way to imply abstinence is via a sweaty gym, late in the night, immediately following prom.
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Our thanks to nathan for coming on the show! You can check out his website, linked above, and his self-funded special unapologetic on YouTube.
Egg creams are back on the menu! Grant is at a crossroads in his investigation into this culinary phenomenon, while Mark is totally sold.
Grant brings The Lockhorns. Your hosts investigate a tremendous kitchen appliance mystery, followed closely by revealing their time management life hacks.
Mark brings Pearls Before Swine. This podcast officially supports the loon, and has at least two fun facts to offer.
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Mark uses incorrect vocabulary to describe a mutually inconsequential opportunity the podcast may have in the future. Grant’s upcoming free lunch rockets Mark into the past.
Mark brings Raising Duncan. What is the Holy Roman Empire of beverages? When should one carbonate dairy?
Grant brings Compu-toon. Driving a stick is an honest day’s work, even if you’re a jerk about your failures.
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Mark watched baseball, and Grant cast off the shackles of YouTube. Mark isn’t perfect with money, but he knows what he values.
Grant brings Off the Mark. Their are strong feelings about how much a typo really matters.
Mark brings Pooch Cafe. He has a simple question about an arboreal living situation.
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As mentioned in Episode 300, "Nice, Well-Produced, Informative", this is an unedited recording of the same with AI sprinkles. Everything except for this text in italics was produced and created using Buzzsprout's mastering and CoHost tools.
Ever been in a tech pickle that felt like a full-blown comedy sketch? That's the story of our lives in the latest episode, where we laugh in the face of Mikhail's audio setup shenanigans. Imagine sentences getting snipped by AirPods and wired earbuds that transform calls into an aquatic concert. We share our journey through this maze of malfunctions, complete with iPad calls, phone recordings, and the trusty fallback of a computer mic. Plus, we dissect the quirky antics of Skype that can turn any chat robotic.
Let's talk shop(ping). Have you ever felt the fury of a fruitless product hunt in the aisles of your local store? We debate the merits of stores sharing aisle information online, recounting our own balloon quest through Walgreens that ended amid laundry detergent. Through chuckles and sighs, we reflect on the curious design choices of modern stores, from confounding digital screens to the peculiar placement of party supplies. It's a conversation that might just save your next shopping trip from becoming an urban treasure hunt.
Finally, step into our kitchen for a session on boiling eggs that might just change your breakfast game. Whether you're gunning for yolks that crumble or those that ooze with a jammy goodness, we've got the tricks up our sleeves, including a pressure cooker method that's nothing short of revolutionary. And for dessert? We serve up tales of banana bread binges and the surprising endurance of overcooked eggs. So, strap in for an episode that promises to be as informative as it is hysterical, spiced up with our usual troubleshooting tangents and candid kitchen confessions.
Your hosts foreshadow further troubles to come. Designing a Walgreens isn’t the easiest thing in the world, but it should be better than it is. Also, check out our AI CoHost in tomorrow’s episode.
Mark brings Truth Facts. He inadvertently provides Grant a stage on which to proclaim his generic frustration with bad users of products.
Grant brings F Minus. Let’s leave making elastic eggs to the amateurs.
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All the Mario Kart NPCs will cry and wail at the supremacy of Mark. Your hosts try to figure out intellectual property law.
Grant brings Brevity. Your hosts discuss aspects of cleaning, particularly how they’ve needed to learn quite a lot about it.
Mark brings Sunshine State. Call center equipment is of suspicious quality.
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Mark requests a survey of Grant’s computer. A lot can be deciphered from a few clicks around the ol’ desktop.
Mark brings Sketchshark Comics. After a frank assessment of what Grant brings to the show, attempts are made to delve into the psyches of your hosts.
Grant brings Brewster Rockit. Without a clear concept on which to grasp, Mark grabs the proverbial candy bar by the wrapper to talk about candy bars.
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Mark spotted a previously-discussed invention in the wild. Grant has some thoughts on the younger generation. Always get a pizza when you’re at the store.
Grant brings bacon. Mark picks nits with Grant’s coping mechanism for incorrect use of language, but still tries to answer his questions.
Mark brings Petunia & Dre. Grant and Mark saw the same AI error pop up in academia. Grant has a hot take on a hot drink.
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Get ready for salacious details this episode, like the finer points of color theory and immolating pizza boxes. What even is orange?
Mark brings Half Full. There’s a concerning lack of butterflies, and neither host is great in the water.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Paper shredding may be the apex of all human experience.
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Mark’s geography knowledge is immediately put to the test. He then proceeds to assign some writing homework. Your hosts are here to teach you how to be a better communicator.
Grant brings Truth Facts. Mark quotes some insight from a comedian, and Grant describes an awfully strange culinary discovery.
Mark brings Mr. Lowe. He wants to check in on Grant’s facial hair situation and its effect on the world.
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Mark is poking around on his local marketplace. Can you force something to age like a fine wine? Is it worth potentially being swindled? Are alcohol-themed guitars good?
Mark brings Life on Earth. Your hosts are ready to invest in a new and upcoming product category, and Mark wants to know about where Grant puts his rump.
Grant brings Frank and Ernest. Mark needs to brush up on his Catholic theology.
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Your hosts reminisce about their time as online youths in a world built by Flash. Mark recounts going to a museum, and is excited about libraries.
Grant brings Doodle for Food. Your hosts disagree on the finer points of temperatures.
Mark brings Ginger Meggs. Grant has a spot for his money, and Mark is unsure about his storage solution.
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After exploring contact from the outside world, Mark lays out his device charging situation. These are important matters.
Mark brings Half Full. Grant gets the low-down on Dune: Part 1 before discussing the future of his computer life.
Grant brings Lola. Mark applies some self-care.
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Grant has a new toy, and boy is it clacky. Your hosts each share their side of the story of Grant receiving said item.
Grant brings Breaking Cat News. He has a problem with some cat names, and Mark doesn’t have a decent vacuum. Grant thinks some warnings are just a little too obvious.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. Answering the phone is for suckers.
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After a quick review of a victorious scene in San Francisco, your hosts let ambidextrous folks make them a bit political. Whoops!
Mark brings Sarah’s Scribbles. He requests a story or two from his co-host. Be careful of those nasty phantom stairs and slippery slopes.
Grant brings Yeah It’s Chill. Mark provides non-expert opinions on canine behavior based on his reckons.
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Things go off the rails immediately when your hosts begin to window shop on a well-regarded online retailer. Grant warns the listeners of the danger of laser engravers.
Grant brings The Lockhorns. Mark has a confession about his breakfasting habits, but Grant is ultimately more concerned about the ramifications of a particular medicinal food item.
Mark brings Today’s Szep. Grant may not frequent art museums, but he certainly isn’t critical of them.
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Something complicated died on Grant today only to allow him to save something much simpler. Good thing too, or we would have had quite the mess on our hands.
Mark brings Haircut Practice. After a quick diversion from our sponsors, Mark has an admission. Grant can’t separate his dreams from reality.
Grant brings Texts From Mittens. Mark has issues with a hypothetical situation.
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Mark can now address people with aplomb and pizazz. Grant could be a bit more colorful.
Grant brings Sticky Comics. Mark gets a little too excited about a thought experiment.
Mark brings Loose Parts. Have your hosts been hiding any tricks up their sleeves?
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The boys are back in town to share their hot—or spicy? mild?—salsa takes. There are rather unique ways to use certain condiments, but Grant has failed to act on old information. He does have plenty to say on colors.
Mark brings Angry Little Girls. Building snowmen is a time-honored tradition and Grant doesn’t have much patience for the final touches.
Grant brings Buni and leaves everyone on a wild cliffhanger.
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Valuing your time is important, particularly during a hectic holiday season. Mark ended up back at a key moment in Comical Start history as part of a company party.
Grant brings Pickles. After staving off distraction, your hosts discuss the future of Mark’s facial hair. Then, the distractions return.
Mark brings Texts From Mittens. Grant…..
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Your hosts can’t quite agree on how to run a gift exchange. And even if they could, Grant wouldn’t be too jazzed about it.
Mark brings Liberty Meadows. After a bad joke, Grant learns something new about San Francisco residences. Cities are dirty.
Grant brings Rip Haywire. There are key factors in selecting a dog’s name. Don’t mess it up.
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Mark is spreading gospels and breaking oaths. Snack cakes are important, as is participating in local journalism.
Grant brings Frazz. What’s wrong with the world? Why can’t Grant draw a picture without being suggestive?
Mark brings Miss Peach. He has a quick question about style.
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Mark has a revelation about wasted time over the last few years. Nice gifts are nice.
Mark brings Savage Chickens. He teaches Grant about a niche TV show from decades ago, and that somehow turns into a love letter to a questionable Sci-Fi movie series.
Grant brings Bob the Angry Flower. Your hosts get a little coy about their descriptions.
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Mark has a heck of a mundane morning, roaming between stores in an attempt to clean his dishes. Grant faces down a miniscule porcelain specter.
Grant brings BFGF Syndrome. Mark has an unhinged take, allegedly. Food can go in mouths and be shared between people.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. After determining Mark is wrong yet again, Grant shares a few highlights of his estimating prowess.
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A lot of talking happened this past weekend, and Mark rediscovers the now-useless fruits of his past self’s labor. Your hosts have somewhat different memories of concert band.
Mark brings Nest Heads. He opts to fall down a rabbit hole of woodworking tools and skills because, really, he doesn’t know much.
Grant brings Chuckle Bros. What does it even mean to be organized? Can anyone truly achieve the zen of a tidy living space?
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Grant fights off some bad decisions. The world of microwaveable food in bags is ripe and varied, as is the range of generic-sounding culturally non-specific meal names.
Grant brings Shen Comix. Mark indeed has colors associated with the immune system.
Mark brings Kliban’s Cats. Flying doesn’t have to be difficult.
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Mark’s train of thought leaves the station without him, so Grant jumps in. Your hosts review some tricks and treats. One particular neighborhood has been put in a tough position for Halloween.
Mark brings Lucky Cow. What animal would be your personal Remy? Why does rye bread so thoroughly defy description?
Grant brings Bob the Squirrel. Mark shares a strong opinion, and Grant gets his facial hair confused.
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Mark had an unusual wardrobe malfunction that nobody else could have noticed. Grant is ready to make some traditional cuisine with grandma-approved supplies. Mark has a pot.
Grant brings Too Much Coffee Man. Procrastination is a powerful tool in the weirdest circumstances. Or is that just me?
Mark brings Phoebe and her Unicorn. Grant wishes people would just tell him things. Like really, put in some effort.
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Mark recounts a thrilling experience of private and public performance. Grant gets an objectionably tasty advertisement.
Mark brings Home Free. Children’s tales can be memorable, enlightening, and oh-so frightening. Plus their movie adaptations aren’t to be ignored.
Grant brings Berkeley Mews. Mark meditates on the quality of his intuition.
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There’s stuff in the air, and surprise! It’s equal parts flour and dust. Space-heating kitchen appliances are only good in the winter, and Mark made cookies.
Grant brings Petunia & Dre. The infamous Nothing Box is discussed, though your hosts suspect it’s really a problem-solving tool.
Mark brings Buckles. Grant continues to have personal troubles with targeted advertising and is prepared to be convinced in the future about pizza ovens.
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Amusement parks are not in the shared vocabulary of your hosts. Mark’s lack of experience is somehow still more than Grant’s, at least in recent memory.
Mark brings That is Priceless. Grant knows where he parked, and Mark issues a virtual challenge. Grant remains skeptical.
Grant brings Berger and Wyse. Mark doesn’t like beets, but he enjoys them much more than a scare in the bathroom. He’s ambivalent about directed post-toilet moisture.
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Mark is tired. Like, rather quite tired. Grant is extremely skeptical of sports physics at altitude.
Grant brings Domestic Abuse. What the heck is car wax anyway? Definitely not a metaphor. But the entire public education system?
Mark brings Stone Soup. Grant has flexible opinions on sausages except in on particular case.
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There’s both good and bad in this world, and one can only hope that a fun new desk ornament outweighs the frustration of losing unimportant data. Grant learns a new productivity hack.
Mark brings WaynoVision. Both hosts have precisely the same thought process about participating in the Olympics. How do they even practice some of these things?
Grant brings Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. Mark is a little bummed about the choice of topics Grant chose, and surprises him at the end.
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After the creation of a new band, your hosts confirm the small blip that is a lost listener. Grant found a new place to play.
Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid. Do consider the incredible value that is your United States Postal Service, and get informed.
Mark brings Rabbits Against Magic. Grant may need a bowl next to his recliner.
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The more you spend the more you save! At least that is Mark’s approach to using his immunization coupons at a local grocery store. Egg yolks? Oreos? Yes, please.
Mark brings Questionable Quotebook. Grant is feeling lukewarm. He’s not particularly keen on becoming soup when it isn’t soup weather.
Grant brings Beardo. Mark is indeed a patron.
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Mark requests an answer to a longstanding bit of curiosity about Grant’s computer software. Mark has a similar affliction but with less effect.
Grant brings Ordinary Bill. After a classic guessing game, Grant has a simple question tied to a decent television show.
Mark brings xkcd. He entreats Grant to consider his life a piece of media.
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Grant’s side of the recording was lost, so we apologize for the low-bandwidth Skype call. There are limiting factors in baking. Sunday brunch is always good, even if it’s from McDonald’s.
Mark brings Speed Bump. Yet another new toy has entered his life, and Grant is similarly delighted by its whimsy.
Grant brings Invisible Bread. Nothing happens.
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Your hosts dive right in to discussing slides and presentations. Grant has a bare-bones approach. Also, spreadsheets and data.
Grant brings Underpants and Overbites. After an unrelated tangent, Mark opines on turtlenecks and similar neckwear.
Mark brings Glasbergen Comics. Your hosts need space to think.
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Herbs and spice and everything nice are better when they come in giant containers. Although some seasoning mixes need to justify their existence.
Mark brings Herman. Grant nominally regrets not playing with more projectiles as a kid, and isn’t sure where to begin with paintball. Mark has some rave reviews.
Grant brings Batch Rejection. Mark discovers a personal rule of thumb on the fly for getting advice at a retailer.
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There are a few false alarms with technology. Mark hit a reading milestone and has an impassioned review for all to hear. Grant has a bone to pick with a teen fiction author.
Grant brings Chuckle Bros. After a self-effacing prologue, Grant provides insight into a problematic project.
Mark brings Andy Capp. He requests that Grant describe himself.
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A dilemma of money and experience nearly paralyzed Mark, and subsequently almost led him to impulsively do something silly anyway. Grant provides support.
Mark brings Betty. After a failed and unfocused transition, Grant responds in generalities before listening to a tale of woe and growth.
Grant brings Grand Avenue. Things get serious for a minute.
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Grant is introduced to the fearless march of technology observable in the Bay Area. Mark purchased a party favor that hit just right.
Grant brings Bear with Me. Mark would rather not use his horn. Maybe there’s some trauma to unpack there.
Mark brings Pickles. Grant is only occasionally a speed demon, while Mark has some regrets.
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Mark has a new toy, and self-describing phrases are difficult. Are gardening-based puns an email faux pas?
Mark brings Animal Crackers. He hopes to dredge up a social media campaign from Grant’s past. Lab safety makes that difficult.
Grant brings Bound and Gagged. Mark gives unhelpful answers to unnecessary questions, all for the sake of Grant getting to say “No Whammies” and “Zonk”.
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Mark tells tales of the descent of Deadheads onto San Francisco. Totally separately, he separated a metal fidget puzzle. Grant’s on the hunt for an odd crochet gift.
Grant brings Frank and Ernest. After a solid Whose Line reference, your hosts get deep into a discussion about wallpaper. A business that was presumed dead is found to be thriving.
Mark brings Invisible Bread. Grant is only interested in payback.
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This episode starts with quite the introduction. Sweet treats? Tiny games? Knock-off products? Check, check, and check.
Mark brings Overboard. Grant has a measured, discipline thought on prioritizing communication to others.
Grant brings Cathy Classics. He's frustrated with the world.
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Mark uses some fancy footwork to justify Grant’s poor communication. Your hosts find new uses for old tools. There’s not just one way to use dish soap.
Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Mark has an Altoid anecdote, which turns into a confusing trip to a website. Cinnamon, yuck.
Mark brings The Awkward Yeti. Post-rain activities are varied and fun.
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With both hosts back in the mix, a proper and extremely minimal commemoration of 5 years occurs. This puts them on the precipice of quarter life crises. Grant gives his thoughts on large malls yet again.
Mark brings Imagine This. A rewatch of a short video commences after an inspirational sentence from Grant, and the topic is left behind.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Woods stuff resurface. A geographic revelation is had.
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Mark doesn’t sleep as well as Grant, and hates certain foods for pseudo-breakfast. How does one properly fry rice?
Mark brings The Other End. What’s in a cloud? Do shapes just come about, and can you find their true form?
Grant brings Ink Pen. It’s nor quite special burger time.
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What’s going on in the neighborhood? Your hosts go to the source with some hard-hitting reporting on youth dance classes, animal rescue, doctor visits, and scat.
Grant brings Barkeater Lake. Pie is super good.
Mark brings Sunshine State. Software updates are difficult to balance.
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A toy from the past is thoroughly explored. Mark almost spends between $25 and $150 to experience the thrill of the game one last time.
Mark brings Junk Drawer. Grant’s one critique is that he doesn’t always get what he wants with criticism.
Grant screws up by bringing Speed Bump. Mark briefly tells an unrelated story before answering a question.
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Mark needs an intense brainstorming session. All ideas are good ideas until they’re not.
Grant brings Alley Oop. Mark is happy to fix a toilet, but not wires.
Mark brings Rose is Rose. Childhood is fun and dumb.
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Baseball and nice weather. What more could you ask for? How about some new cooking tips?
Mark brings Truth Facts. After an obvious tangent regarding toilet paper, Mark wants a metaphorical discussion of productivity and deadlines.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. A power outage has caused some introspection.
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We’re at the intersection of technology and music. Mark has something new to share. Expensive audio equipment probably isn’t worth it.
Grant brings Cornered. He monologues before Mark asks for clarification on something related to wine for which Grant can only provide a conjecture.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. Awards are awarded.
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Official documents are a pain, particularly when they aren’t on your person. Grant doesn’t put in enough effort to please Mark in this landmark episode, so sniffing and pulling of produce is addressed.
Mark brings Sarah’s Scribbles. Grant listens to new music, while Mark has only recently begun adventuring into new audio domains.
Grant brings La Cucaracha. Mark would not read the magazine in question. Suddenly, a pivot to Minor League Baseball teams.
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Mark and Grant attempt to learn something new from the internet, which is always a dangerous place to go. Grant had a watch whoopsie.
Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. Mark rapidly loses the plot as he discovers an incredibly bad website with a strange inventory in the online shop.
Mark brings Freshly Squeezed. Your hosts plan their sabbatical.
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Spicy thumbs and long walks to the store are your standard weekend fare. That’s really not as green as your hosts would have thought.
Mark brings Super-Fun-Pak Comix. He unexpectedly asks Grant to defend his monitor situation. Moose are hard to appreciate.
Grant brings Barkeater Lake. What’s worth your time to do? It’s hard to put a price on experience.
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Mark wants to vicariously experience Grant’s lackadaisical weekend. Social batteries get drained like all others.
Grant brings FoxTrot Classics. Mark would like to add a couple air quotes to that. Your hosts agree that eggs have gotten worse, but this one hot tip may change the game.
Mark brings Ollie and Quentin. Grant confuses anatomical features with pink invertebrates. He also has a picnic blanket.
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Mark is finally taken in by the promises of ChatGPT to do silly things. He spends far too much time amusing himself with fake episodes. Grant smiles along. These titles and descriptions are cheeky and subtle.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. Grant pronounces a name correctly, and your hosts discuss radio. It’s basically a forgotten technology.
Grant brings Baldo. Well, kind of.
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Mark has a vibrant drink, and Grant requires more insight into a line of fizz-producing products.
Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. He basically asks Mark to search something for him, and they both end up using a certain large language model instead.
Mark brings Ordinary Bill. Delegation is difficult. Hot tip of the day: use it as training.
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It turns out that a lack of instructions doesn’t lead to a great recipe outcome. Using a Goldilocks approach may fix some of the issues. There are issues with some online schooling platforms.
Mark brings Sticky Comics. Grant considers things that aren’t all that amazing in his apartment, and a few things he adores.
Grant brings Lucky Cow. Idle car games are rather amusing.
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A certain island nation really needs to up its design game.
Grant brings Lola. Mark dives deep into his soul via self-reflection questions from Grant. Personal accountability is difficult.
Mark brings Pearls Before Swine. Negative feedback is way easier to handle than flattery.
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After circumspect conversation related to a certain regional religion, Mark discusses some of his tourism and Grant gives some pro-tips about honey.
Mark brings Haircut Practice. The benefits of various moisture levels in burritos are interrogated.
Grant brings Cathy Classics. Shipping isn’t too awful these days.
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Your hosts wish they were cool, too. Mark admits to also using a to-do list. In fact, he’s a certified master.
Grant brings Marmaduke. One tenuous leap later, meme knowledge quickly turns into a broader conversation about capturing information.
Mark brings Moderately Confused. He fails to sell Grant on the concept of crossword puzzles.
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Things go a little haywire during the intro. Capitalism is given a critical look, followed by discussion of jurisprudence. Despite what his lovely wife has to suggest, he refuses to have a cherry. Turns out niche products aren’t that niche.
Mark brings The Wandering Melon. Car accessories are discussed, particularly those that create holes and safety concerns.
Grant brings Ink Pen. Panera is now a genre of salad.
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Grant weighs in on the big game, and Mark shares the most-discussed storylines from penalties to Super Smash. Grant got a boo-boo in a way that neither host can discern, and Mark impresses Grant with his OSHA compliance.
Grant brings Red and Rover. Mark has indeed experienced blindness from obvious items, as recently as the day of recording. They swap several tales.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. Grant failed to get himself stuck in a tree, and Kelly Clarkson has made some solid music.
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Mark and Grant share their varied issues with technology. A Trader Joe’s scam is followed up by a potential dine-and-dash.
Mark brings Art by Moga, and gives Grant an assist on comic interpretation. Grant provides a healthy dose of reality. Rain jackets can be awesome.
Grant brings Luann. He is nice enough to praise Mark for his descriptive capabilities. Mark is not a dancer.
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Mark has a new toy, and is thrilled about what it could mean for his hobby. He’s also curious about Grant’s history with graphic novels. The conversation is surprisingly insightful.
Grant brings Non Sequitur. Mark details his casual approach to cable management.
Mark brings Back in the Day, but there’s no time.
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Mark provides necessary updates on the state Mario Kart in the household. He likes being a bully to the computer players. Names are difficult. Grant reads the recording timeline too quickly.
Mark brings Eyebeam. Is there any meaning to be taken from dreams? Who cares? Winter driving in real life is exciting enough on its own.
Grant brings Candorville. He quizzes Mark on his ambitions for the future. Mark comes in with a hard dose of reality.
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As is tradition, there is a recap of some excellent food. Grant takes it in stride. Then the quadrennial review happens thanks to data that… Wait… It has an unresolved error. Yikes.
Grant brings Peanuts. Mark immediately takes issue with the talking points, and Grant pivots to eye correction tools.
Mark brings Mt. Pleasant and requests Grant discuss his relationship with antiquated books.
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Mark has a couple stories of things not quite fitting correctly. Grant comes in with personal experience to waylay future issues.
Mark brings Lost Sheep. All sorts of folks visited suburban houses in the early 2000s. Your hosts have different memories of frozen food/ice cream distributors from the great state of Minnesota.
Grant brings JumpStart. What’s in a mystery? How do you deal with an unknown situation?
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Mark is paralyzed by choice regarding discussion topics over the past few weeks. But your hosts manage to strap themselves in and tackle a few topics that are as unimportant as ever.
Grant brings Lio. He has a couple quick questions that Mark won’t play along with. All of a sudden, your hosts find themselves discussing ostriches and rheas.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. Bubblegum tastes like bubblegum.
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After a quick Christmas card check in, Mark discusses his work trip. Speaking of which, neither of your hosts are “jet-setting”, regardless of which definition you choose. Baseball statistics are not infallible.
Mark brings Off the Mark. He’s curious about the noises emitted from phones, particularly those that historically have contained rhythmic elements.
Grant brings Berkeley Mews. Advent calendars? They’re pretty good.
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More updates! Furniture, mail, travel: what a potpourri of miscellany! Mark got a great deal, and discovered a flaw in our new-fangled postal technology.
Grant brings The Born Loser. The only connection Mark is able to make is a piece of fine teenage literature that throws Grant for an incredible loop.
Mark brings Off the Mark. Your hosts reminisce about a simpler time when our phones made noises.
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We’ll keep it simple: no comics were read in the making of this episode. What began as a simple question about phone cases snowballed into Grant learning much more about his phone than he reckoned he would coming into this recording.
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There are updates on some of Mark’s tools. It’s not particularly interesting, but you get what you get.
Grant brings Pibgorn. Mark needs to get over his qualms with the phrasing of a request, but he does his best to interact with the spirit of the conversation.
Mark brings Lard’s World Peace Tips. He attempts to deliver an earnest compliment, and some real advice may have actually been discovered.
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Grant owes some communication, and your hosts explore the metaphorical financial ramifications of being late to a conversation. Advice is swapped both ways.
Mark brings xkcd. What’s the use of a GPS when you know where you’re going? That depends on where you happen to live.
Grant brings Poorly Drawn Lines. Grant attempts to reference something that Mark has very little experience with, and doesn’t even finish his point before the recording ends.
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It’s only been a few days in the real world since the last recording, so your hosts actually remember enough to have some flow between episodes. Why dirty extra dishes?
After a failed segue, Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. One long-winded transition later, your hosts discuss jargon and ideas in their professional vernacular.
Mark brings Home Free to talk about lost and abused toys from childhood.
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It all gets off to a slow start, but your hosts find their groove. Spices can really sneak up on you.
Mark brings Real Life Adventures. After a quick editor’s note, your hosts compare fire-building tactics. Do any of you remember Bionicles?
Grant brings Heart of the City. He’s a simple man with a simple question about work cuisine.
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Mark fights through sleepiness, and Grant gave 100% effort to achieve 85% of what was needed. Your hosts connect with their past, and discuss punctuation at length.
Grant brings a Lola comic. While the conversation roams around, he does pin down Mark for an opinion on hankies.
Mark brings Ordinary Bill. You never know what Grant will be wearing.
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Your hosts can’t help dabbling in pen territory yet again. But, Mark quickly moves to reprimanding Grant’s lack of communication, and overall disinterest in a fine Disney Halloween movie. We’ll get ‘em next year.
Mark brings a Domestic Abuse comic, and the transition to it in the show is just as awkward as typing this into the show notes. Luckily, your hosts pass it by and instead discuss food construction, or whatever better phrase that exists.
Grant brings Cornered. Mark does a hard pivot to explore the recesses of his own morality.
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Grant has quite a revelation about energy usage in electronics, and Mark solves one of his tech problems. Then, your hosts discuss fountain pens at length. Mark is drinking the kool-aid, and Grant is happily serving more.
Grant brings Thatababy. He almost had an oopsie on a grocery shopping trip.
Mark brings Cattitude — Doggonit. Grant indeed doesn’t mind having weird art in obscure places.
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Standing is worth it, and belly-button height is ideal. And those suburbs? Wowee, what a nostalgic, if nominally stressful, experience.
Mark brings Grand Avenue. Does Grant identify with Autumn? Does he like the Halloween spirit or Spirit Halloween stores?
Grant brings Pickles. Get the exclusive on Mark’s current ironing situation.
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Some new decorations, and Grant had a pretty low-key weekend. Mark drove quite a while. Applebee’s menu items are discussed.
Grant brings JumpStart. His technology took a swim, and Mark is impressed that he’s never had any other issues in the past.
Mark brings Everyday People Cartoons. School supplies are pretty neat, and Grant was mature at a young age.
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Well, Mark got married. And despite claims of getting sleep, not much that he says for the first twenty minutes indicates as much.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. Nemeses? Rivals? Grant doesn’t seem to gather them too much. Mark may have had one on a technicality, but in a good way.
Grant brings Luann. Pants? Pants.
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Grant learns more about Trivial Pursuit, and Mark has some issues with the game’s editors. Also, go check out the Minnesota State Fair.
Grant brings Home Free. Home projects are far and few between in Mark’s place of residence, but they sure happen sometimes. He does not need tech support.
Mark brings Pot-Shots. He continues to figure out how best to hurt Grant.
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Mark is off to the not-as-great-state of Wisconsin. Sometimes things are just different. New living accommodations are explored. Houseplants? Sure. Shampoo? You bet.
Mark brings Jake Likes Onions. How do your hosts communicate? How do they truly express themselves?
Grant brings Frazz. Mark gets heated about broad statements regarding life.
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The road trip is done, and Mark turns around to travel again soon. Heelys are neat. Concentrated beverage syrup can get messy.
Grant brings Rudy Park. He continues on his journey towards a greater understanding of the peanut butter landscape both globally and within his home.
Mark brings Calvin and Hobbes. Eggs.
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As your hosts record at a rapid pace, time becomes meaningless. Travel plans continue, and the start of the pandemic is revisited. Grant is amazed at what a functional work environment can get you.
Mark brings Harley. He is skeptical about product marketing, and enlightens Grant on how cheap advertising really is.
Grant brings The Grizzwells and really didn’t have much of a plan. Things get kind of deep.
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Mark has a laundry problem. Or, is it really a people problem? Grant is juggling recuperation and productivity.
Grant brings Frank and Ernest. Ronald Regan popularized things, but did not invent them.
Mark brings Doodle Town. Grant’s night stand is relatively spartan, with the exception of some precautions against his once-in-a-lifetime bloody nose.
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A sufficient number of promises have been made to allow Mark to go to Disney. Additional travel is imminent.
Mark brings a Mt. Pleasant comic. Your hosts do not make a very good pub trivia duo.
Grant brings Barkeater Lake. He warns in advance that this conversation won’t be fun.
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Grant quickly and correctly guesses Mark’s ailment. A Friday night is recalled. Discussions in cars are debated.
Grant brings Speed Bump. He’s had a revelation about some “commonly held” knowledge in grocery stores, and it’s not a good one.
Mark brings Dark Side of the Horse. Your hosts quickly address cereal etiquette.
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Mark is shocked by the sudden discontinuation of a particular ice cream novelty. He also walked a long way, and read a lot of books.
Mark brings The Other Coast. What does Grant like? It turns out certain tools are simply irreplaceable when push comes to shove.
Grant brings Luann. A quick tiff over some comments ensues, followed by other colorful conversation.
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A well-known participant in an unknown TV show? Grant taking control of the intro? This episode is full of surprises.
Grant brings Lola. Mark is very critical of half letters, and Grant is unsure about pronunciations.
Mark brings Loose Parts. Grant has only had manipulative massages.
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The big game is here, and Grant just recently recovered his couch so he can not watch it. And hey, disc golf anyone?
Mark brings The Other Coast. Lawn-based water entertainment is explored, and Grant learns a cool product is even more neat than he knew.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. He is ready to go off.
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Grant narrowly avoids the doghouse as Mark recaps his celebrations. And if you’re into digital books, stay tuned.
Grant brings Red and Rover. After some dithering, Grant forces a hard left turn on the topic. Mark learns something new.
Mark brings Off the Mark. Again, the intended topic just doesn’t really happen. But, your hosts have a good time.
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Mark is in yet another new location, and Grant had a lovely weekend away from work. They touch on the finer points of office design.
Mark brings Mannequin on the Moon. Should you come out firing, or provide prologues when discussing bad news? Grant comes in with very salient advice.
Grant brings a Ziggy comic. Mark provides some soup suggestions.
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Mark got in trouuubbblleeee. But it really wasn’t a big deal. Also, there’s surprisingly good food out there.
Grant brings Chuckle Bros. Mark has thoughts on ice cream, but not much skin in the game. Grant is on quite the opposite end from his cohost.
Mark brings Peanuts. Your hosts discuss battery maintenance.
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How about some travel tips? (Mark realized after recording that there was a perfectly reasonable explanation for the issue at hand, but that doesn’t change the basic lesson.) Also, some weird technical conversations that don’t belong in this podcast.
Mark brings a Free Range comic. After determining that nursery rhymes are a confusing phenomenon, Mark interrogates Grant’s customer service abilities.
Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Lines are drawn in the sand regarding peanut butter, and Grant has a revelation.
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Thermodynamics is confusing, and marketing doesn’t change its laws. Join your hosts in an experiment.
Grant brings Cathy Classics. Mark hesitantly makes a bet against nobody in particular, then outlines his shoe collection. Grant understands.
Mark brings Pooch Cafe. Metabolisms don’t last forever.
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Movies exist! Personal updates abound, as Mark encourages his cohost to self-reflect just an iota more.
Mark brings a Messycow comic. Grant didn’t have too many important books as a child, and is unwilling to spend several dozens of dollars to obtain one. Mark recites some poetry.
Grant brings The Born Loser. A simple question is briefly answered.
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A detailed and scattered walkthrough of a wedding weekend gives snapshots into Mark’s most recent travels.
Grant brings Maria’s Day. How much of a pastime was reading? How do you deal with conflicting information? Do Punnett squares apply to social situations?
Mark brings Dark Side of the Horse. While these show notes are not a palindrome, a host would love it if they were.
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The intro just keeps on cooking. Nasal solutions are rehashed, and general life updates abound.
Mark brings Savage Chickens. Grant successfully catches a reference, and Mark interrogates his Sci-Fi bona fides.
Grant brings Bird and Moon. Mark gets to relive a compliment.
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Your hosts celebrate the coming of episode 200. The planned festivities are quickly underway.
Mark brings a Pearls Before Swine comic. Conspiracy theories abound. Is it easier to infiltrate the Campbell’s corporation, or grocery stores en masse? Did we really go to the moon?
Grant brings My Dad is Dracula. It’s a doozy.
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Things go off the rails immediately. Targeted advertising is pretty wild. Your hosts are getting older and their activities reflect that.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. What’s so cool about racing? How has it taken the country by storm? Your hosts explore these important questions.
Grant brings The Grizzwells. Potato opinions abound, as does gatekeeping the Midwest.
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Mark provides a quick disclaimer before describing a new method of close-proximity practice. Grant had a surreal evening, and toast is difficult to get quite right.
Grant brings Baldo. The proper cookie consumption process is discussed.
Mark brings Nest Heads. Grant takes over to talk about cooking practice and failure.
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Mark may have ruined a neighbor’s dog. Self control is hard to come by. Be wary of corvids.
Mark brings a Miss Peach comic. He grandstands for a while on the concept of school administration. He still hasn’t forgiven the wrongful punishment from his youth.
Grant brings Speed Bump. Things go a bit off the rails as your hosts discuss mild body mutilation with a surprise guest.
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Your hosts dilly-dally about, swapping inconsequential stories about their lives. A few are amusing. Maybe.
Grant brings Frank and Ernest. Grant learned something pretty neat about the world, and Mark is thrilled by the existence of marsupials. Large arachnids aren’t great.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. He requests, and receives, an update on Grant’s list setup.
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Grant is prompted with a brief gastronomical check-in. Suddenly, some mouth-based discussion breaks out.
Mark brings a Grand Avenue comic. Your hosts discuss the finer points of automobiles and the antics they often entail.
Grant brings Frazz. A heated argument about lists ensues. Are these show notes lists? Is life a big list? You be the judge.
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On location several feet away from his normal position, Mark explains some rearrangement. Grant has opinions on where beds belong.
Grant brings The Born Loser. Your hosts are full of excuses. Or are they explanations?
Mark brings an Animal Crackers comic. They are just the right amount of tasty.
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A little cold has swept through half the hosts, leading to a bit of a dull introduction. Although, if you don’t like the intros, this one is shorter than normal.
Mark brings a Green Humour comic. While Grant anticipates the original idea, your hosts take a hard turn to discuss billboards.
Grant brings The Knight Life. Mark learns about a brand new health product.
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A brief discussion of sleds and sleighs is followed by a boring tale of imbibing dangerous chemicals. Your hosts also interrogate the origins of coffee phraseology.
Grant brings Frazz. Cloud controversy! Feet shaming! Bickering! It’s quite a conversation. Mark shares some music he likes.
Mark brings That New Carl Smell. Do you want to learn about treehouse structures? You probably came to the wrong place.
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Mark teases a labor-intensive job for Grant, although Grant is intrigued by the actual solution.
Mark brings a Lost Sheep comic. Your hosts fail to stay on topic, but still determine that their respective forms of in-flight entertainment are rather varied.
Grant brings Luann, and Mark is immediately riled up by joke theft. One solid pun later, your hosts actually provide a little insight into the human condition for once.
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Mario Kart and insurance is a great combo for a stellar beginning to an episode. Combine it with a few tales from your host’s past, and you have a recipe for awesome.
Grant brings a Ben comic. Mark apparently misnames a character and unleashes a mild tirade. Grant has to provide an update before the topic of note (index?) cardes is broached.
Mark brings Working Daze. Grant’s potty mouth ensures no conversation happens.
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Come on a journey through the wonderful land of musical instruments as Mark describes his experience of discovery.
Mark brings Bird and Moon. Grant is encouraged to explore the relationships that mutually improve his life. As usual, things go a little haywire.
Grant brings Over the Hedge. Mark has a few choice words about night lights.
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There’s good news and bad news. Your hosts discuss various culinary marketing, while Grant is fine with yet another story before the episode really starts.
Grant brings a Cleats comic. After a game of word association, he has Mark ramble on about intellectual pursuits.
Mark brings Heathcliff. Grant isn’t very imaginative.
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Mark threatens Grant, and Grant threatens to abide by the original threat. There’s a buffet of topics to open the show. Mark tells a literal shaggy dog story.
Mark brings The Grizzwells. What’s in a pair or matching set? Sadness and disappointment.
Grant brings Breaking Cat News. It’s an eerie choice showcasing the synergy your hosts share. This episode might as well be brought to you by Bombas.
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What’s up with those Olympics? What about T.V. antennas? No matter how you watch them, weird sports are cool.
Grant brings a JumpStart comic. After a long aside about identical twins, a positive main topic is revealed.
Mark brings Sweet and Sour Pork. He has a poor memory.
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A gastronomical conversation spans beers, cakes, and movies. Grant’s anonymity is in peril.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. Grant has a very different sense of direction, and also isn’t familiar with tech marketing from the ‘80s.
Grant brings FoxTrot. He yawns, and your hosts discuss discreet communication.
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Grant has an epiphany, and your hosts discover tilt wands. Who knew that pen and paper products would hold such common ground?
Grant brings a Cathy comic. He tells a story to try and illustrate a point, and Mark’s advice is sound.
Mark brings Nick and Zuzu. Yes, it might be that Galifianakis. Simple is cool.
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Mark is all over the place from the tail end of being sick. Grant hangs in there and does his best to get the intro somewhere.
Mark brings Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. While excited by his own question, Grant has a tough time engaging at first. It turns out that your hosts are nerds.
Grant brings Heart of the City. Mark regales Grant with tales of his financial wins and woes.
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Excitement fills the air. Play along in this episode’s auditory guessing game! Mark made a mistake at work.
Grant brings Alley Oop, and boy is it detailed. What’s the psychology about decorative and practical choices while renting? Why are Command™ Strips so annoying?
Mark brings Four Eyes. Not really knowing what to talk about, your hosts latch onto food.
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Your hosts check in on the neighborhood, and revisit their time spent during the holidays. Mark won some games, then transitions beautifully into something strange.
Mark brings Get a Life. What’s the ideal decoration for a cubicle? Cast your mind back twenty years as your hosts explore the idea.
Grant brings Stone Soup for a quick chat about exciting events after nearly killing an old woman.
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Mark has lost his bowling chops. Grant is grossed out by hygienic blacklights. Shirtless ping pong is the best, while VR table tennis is a close second.
Grant brings 9 Chickweed Lane. How does one handle the betrayal of a friend? Why doesn’t Grant like his assigned nickname?
Mark brings Calvin and Hobbes. Your hosts talk good sounds. Tasty!
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Your hosts get a case of culinary pyromania. They also discuss their desire for suburban dad success. Grant has an issue with his place of residence.
Mark brings Jake Likes Onions. He’s looking for a quick media check-in, and Grant delivers.
Grant brings a JumpStart comic. Are your hosts judgemental? Are others? It’s quite the philosophical question.
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Mark is adapting to the frigid climate of his native Minnesota. Your hosts discuss a neat gimmick, and a revelation is shared.
Grant brings a Lola comic. Should rules be unspoken? Should we live our lives like dating profiles dictate? Get a hard dose of reality here.
Mark brings Frog Applause. Grant is unsure of spirit animals.
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Grant is ready to rock, and Mark is nearing invincibility. Tuna is miraculous and not tiny. Mark has a small bit of joy. Grant requests a heart-to-heart about explicit language.
Mark brings Pearls Before Swine in a deliberate attempt to make Grant’s life difficult. Your hosts discuss fine art and science museums.
Grant brings Real Life Adventures. What even is a “Grant Story”? Tune in for a live example.
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Holidays are remembered, and a lengthy bit of review and support for a new iPad is had.
Grant brings an Overboard comic. He is curious about friend groups, and what they say about the person. Mark has an overall positive outlook.
Mark brings Adult Children. He poses a simple hypothetical.
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Should your hosts transcribe an episode of the podcast? Maybe in hieroglyphics? Mark accidentally calls himself dumb, as the discussion flows to chemical warnings for this show.
Mark brings a Long Story Short comic. Your hosts explore the world kitchen opening utensils.
Grant brings Lola. He eventually, after a horrible transition, asks about toxic people. The answer isn’t funny, but hopefully it’s helpful.
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Grant is feeling a little off and throws Mark for a loop. Mark tells a bad and incomplete joke. Your hosts also discuss the values of their bodies and sunlight.
Grant brings The Born Loser. Your hosts compare philosophies and hunches around expiration dates.
Mark brings Rabbits Against Magic. Grant explains his love of physical books, and yet another item is nearly brought to market.
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Mark got a small boo-boo from playing outside. Grant brings up a confusing matter about his apartment, looking for a second opinion. Mark just doesn’t understand how rental companies work.
Mark brings The Daily Drawing. Your hosts discuss egg-based meals outside of breakfast.
Grant brings JumpStart. Mark is always trying to impress.
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Your hosts examine the Halloween landscape around them. Mark can finally relax and isn’t sure how to feel. The also talk about talking.
Grant brings a Herman comic. Your hosts once again delve into the dark recesses of human language.
Mark brings Domestic Abuse for a brief diatribe on clocks in the living area. Novelty math clocks are featured.
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Grant pulls a fast one and starts up some computer talk. Mark shifts to sports, and your hosts discuss the MPAA rating of the show.
Mark brings Real Life Adventures, and Grant gets worked up about advertisements. Both hosts get frustrated, but also find the cheap way out.
Grant brings The Knight Life. He’s upset by an idiom, and Mark is there to validate his concerns.
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Mark is doing puzzles, and Grant wants to talk about costumes. Grant’s Halloween game has always been strong, while Mark’s has been middling at best.
Grant brings a Monty comic. He wants to talk about conversations, and is nonplussed when Mark guesses at his inspiration.
Mark brings Poorly Drawn Lines. Grant provides some hot ironing tips.
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After some baked goods discussion, Grant searches for courage to obtain a new kitchen item. He also has an important life update. Mark proposes a terrible idea.
Mark brings Peanuts, offering talking points directly related, or adjacent, to an air show. Your hosts reminisce about a bygone era of restaurants.
Grant brings The Adventures of Business Cat. One disconcerting performance later, Grant is uncomfortable with his chosen topic.
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A kitchen upgrade, a technology update, and some camping. We have yet another full-length intro for you.
Grant brings Alley Oop, and boy is the connection tenuous. Your hosts talk tasty, but unintentional, snack foods.
Mark brings Oh, Brother! Grant is not a fan of candy on sticks.
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Mark’s updated his recording area, and has a bad idea for writing on the go. Grant pivots to some college talk.
Mark brings Mannequin on the Moon. He wants to talk about sleeping bags and blankets. Grant is a little cheap, but has a couple helpful opinions.
Grant brings Barkeater Lake. He has an issue with insurance and emails.
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After several random topics, Mark spends time recounting his road trip back to California. It was a doozy.
Grant brings a Fred Basset comic. Grant has a complaint, and Mark has an annoyance.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat after a surprisingly smooth transition. Grant asks about punctuation.
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Mark and Grant recap their in-person meeting, including the lack of an episode during that time. Grant gets to explain a bit of woodworking.
Mark brings Back in the Day. Your hosts discuss a difficult literary situation and its various movie and TV adaptations.
Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Mark avoids a vanity trap.
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Mark has a weird music library situation. Your hosts talk driving audio. Grant has long-term follow up.
Grant brings a Cornered comic, and it isn’t great. Your hosts have issues with college athletes and their mopeds.
Mark brings Home and Away to talk distractions, purposeful or otherwise.
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Mark slept in a haunted dog house, and is going on a road trip. There are only two good flavors.
Mark brings a Green Humour comic, looking to discuss fish. After some hesitancy, your hosts move onto a broader discussion of animal tiers.
Grant brings The Flying McCoys. He’s looking for some technology insight.
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Hot pants, pockets, and fried rice. Dive into the world of tupperware and potential recording issues.
Grant brings an Overboard comic. He’s curious about Mark’s relationship to scary things. It's not great.
Mark brings Underpants and Overbites. Your hosts quickly brainstorm weird additions to their dream homes.
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Mark surprises Grant with an old idea. Look forward to an impending fiasco this is sure to cause. Grant has some missing packages and tacky cabinet stops.
Mark brings Nest Heads, leading to a rousing discussion on how your hosts prefer water. It may be bland, but it’s also important. Also, go watch Stuff Made Here.
Grant brings Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog. Mark provides some broad technical advice and experience.
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Your hosts discuss Grant’s running habits and potential mythomania. Also, move-in stories?
Grant brings Frazz. Although certainly not an expert, Mark gives his best backpack advice.
Mark brings On a Claire Day. Do you like where you sit? Do you consider peeping toms and escape routes?
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Your hosts swap stories of work and home, spurred on by Grant’s change of location.
Mark brings Break of Day. Your hosts share some killer conversation starters. Get ready for your first date, or perhaps your first day of college.
Grant brings JumpStart. Mark is loyal, and Grant had another bad experience.
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Grant can’t remember what he’s watched lately, but eventually gets some prompting. Mark wants to watch more TV. But also kind of doesn’t. Mark and Grant also discuss poor employee performance.
Grant brings The Argyle Sweater, and your hosts are confused about sympathy and empathy. This show is not sponsored by Goop.
Mark brings a Lug Nuts comic. Grant wants a dog, and Mark is more creative.
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Mark is annoyed with the show’s hosting service. Grant is vague. Mark investigates Grant’s views on stress, and Grant investigates old dictionaries. Suddenly your hosts realize they’re running long.
Mark brings a Four Eyes comic. After an accidental tangent, a grey area of gray is discussed. Also motorcycles.
Grant brings Frazz. Mark messes up and hopes to live a life below the radar.
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Mark had an excellent birthday, with festivities and fouls abound.
Grant brings Frank and Ernest to talk mythology and the ever-changing truth (if such a thing even exists.) Mark is no aficionado.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. Grant eats weird things.
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Ah, the roar of fireworks cascading across the sky. That, my friend, is the sound of freedom.
Mark brings The Other End and Grant absolutely nails it. Your hosts talk cereal mascots and other guerilla marketing tactics.
Grant brings Lola for a short discussion of returns.
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Your hosts catch up after a secret hiatus. There’s a visual revamp and a disagreement on branding. Fruit and birthdays are also discussed.
Grant brings a Chuckle Bros comic. Are your hosts perfectionists? Are they beaten down by the corporate world?
Mark brings Kliban’s Cats. Grant does not have an aptitude for art, but does have an amusing story.
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Food habits are analyzed. Smoke alarms are investigated. Mark did stairs, kind of.
Mark brings Messycow Comics to talk about nostalgic camping foods. Another food review episode may be in your future.
Grant brings Barkeater Lake. Your hosts discuss “me time”. But not that kind.
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Grant isn’t fully aware of all his senses, and desires input on a hair situation.
Grant brings 9 Chickweed Lane, and boy is it esoteric. Your hosts discuss uncomfortable situations and learning new skills.
Mark brings an In the Bleachers comic to focus on soccer ball aesthetics.
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Karma. A reunion. Share in Mark’s joy during the intro. And also learn about disc golf.
Mark brings Nothing is Not Something, and asks a question that sends your hosts far away from their intended topic. Movie contracts should be in the mail.
Grant brings a Big Top comic. Mark enjoys magic.
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Your hosts explore their living situations and whether they’re good neighbors. Grant has a lot to say about tolls (and Illinois).
Grant brings Heart of the City for an extended discussion of language and grammar. Mark finds its maintenance a difficult problem, and Grant learns Esperanto.
Mark apologizes for his misrepresentation of Esperanto. He was thinking of Lojban, but the overall point still stands.
Mark brings a False Knees comic. Grant tries to define condiments.
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A non-linear story of a disc golfing adventure starts off the show, followed by a brief discussion of weekend preferences.
Mark brings Overboard to talk tools. Are general tools generally good? Are smartphones particularly useful for anything?
Grant brings a Speed Bump comic to talk free things. Mark doesn’t like obligations.
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Mark’s back in California, and had a bit of a first world problem on the way, while avoiding another. Grant learns a revelation about dirt.
Grant brings Baldo. Mark has his own revelation about GoComics, and Grant is game. Grant can’t talk good, so Mark provides technical support.
Mark brings a Robbie and Bobby comic to talk about hummingbirds. Your hosts disagree.
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Your hosts start with a small in-memoriam. Mark (or maybe Grant) ruins it with an arguably dubious claim. They get back on the rails, and talk about Mr. Freeze.
Mark brings an Eek! comic, setting a dangerous precedent of coming back to a potential topic. How does one appoint a room with art and decoration?
Grant brings Marmaduke, and gets quite surprised that Mark has a legitimate history of sort with keys.
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Mark wants to talk cooking, but digresses on a necessary story. The world needs to know.
Grant brings a Speed Bump comic, looking for insight on white shirts. Mark provides a musical revelation, then gets down to business. Grant was quite the fop.
Mark brings Junk Drawer and a fight ensues about comical representations of dogs (or other animals).
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After a quick skit about upset doctors, Mark gives a technical update. Then, the true point of the intro is reached. A potpourri follows.
Mark brings a Liberty Meadows comic. A bit of conversation about Grant's reading occurs, until your hosts finally get to competition.
Grant brings Drabble. Adults are really obnoxious.
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Your hosts talk TV. Mark learned something about himself, and Grant has a show to recommend.
Grant brings a Baldo comic, prompting a long conversation about pinatas. Mark makes some very confusing statements and wild jumps in logic, and Grant comes along for the ride.
Mark brings Raising Duncan for a quick discussion of MadLibs. What a nostalgic ride.
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Mark needs some physical therapy support from Grant. It's likely the most helpful interaction they've had in three years. There's a strong stance on teenage romance.
Mark brings Back in the Day, hoping to bring Grant back to the whimsical days of balloons in their youth. It seems Grant doesn't have quite the same memories, but super soakers?
Grant brings a Baldo comic. Mark gets to grandstand about his musical setup, which is at least mildly interesting.
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It’s Easter, and oh boy did Grant not do anything. Mark certainly did some things, but that’s less important than a very roundabout story involving bacon.
Grant brings a Monty comic, hoping to put some PopTarts on blast. It doesn’t quite go as planned, and Mark tries to bring a positive twist. Also, pink lemonade.
Mark brings My Dad is Dracula. Laundry hampers are compared.
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A bit of movie talk turns into discussing Mark’s lack of commitment to a video game. Grant sneezes, and that opens up a can of worms.
Mark brings Half Full to talk about Grant’s lack of interest in puzzles. A realization is had, and grandstanding on jigsaw puzzles occurs.
Grant brings a Fred Basset comic. Your hosts try to find culinary treats for special occasions.
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Grant made up for Mark’s lack of pizza. Mark explains Detroit-style again, and misses work lunches.
Grant brings a Reality Check comic. What’s a reference? What’s a meme? Is this a reference? Are you feeling lucky, punk?
Mark brings Half Full for a brief discussion of busts. Like, what’s up with them?
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Grant may need a bigger, or better-placed, trash can. Mark is fidgeting with style, and your hosts are saving time.
Mark brings Medium Large, giving Grant several tokens for the swear jar. Then, your hosts discuss the utility of specialized (and fragile) objects. Come join our dinner party.
Grant brings Candorville comic for a few bits of sunshine and rainbows.
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After a false start, Mark’s gorgeous pizza sends Grant into fits. Your hosts are not city boys.
Grant brings an Imogen Quest comic only to be derailed by blood and humor. Eventually, a philosophical discussion about data ensues.
Mark brings Junk Drawer to revisit the topic of greeting cards. Grant’s idea is wild.
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Your hosts try to keep this one tight, there’s a movie to be watched. A lot of hair talk and questionable to-do list habits.
Mark brings Unstrange Phenomena. Grant only has a passing familiarity with snorkeling, but were money no option, would be more on board with SCUBA than Mark. Your hosts will not be joining OSHA. Mark made a pizza.
Grant brings In the Bleachers to talk about an oft-used phrase. Mark provides a hot take.
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The saga of the move has finally concluded, with Mark recording on the first day after his complete relocation. Grant is unconvinced on Mark’s arguments about dinner location, and a totally separate item is discussed.
Grant brings a Compu-toon comic to talk about small annoyances. Mark hearkens back to his youth, and your hosts discuss the finer points of hot pizza cheese and/or sauce.
Mark brings Shen Comix. Are villains more empathetic than we think? What about Po?
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Your hosts are tired, but they’re putting their best feet forward. Grant got a couch.
Mark brings Lard’s World Peace Tips. He wants to discuss Valentine’s Day. Although he wanders down a tangent, we still learn of Grant’s disgust with modern “holidays”.
Grant brings a Fred Basset comic to talk about collective nouns. Holidays pop back up.
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A hitch in the moving process happened this weekend, but overall things are swell. An idiosyncrasy is discovered.
Grant brings a Big Top comic. He’s intrigued by the flavor profile of various condiments, as well as the adhesion of kitchen items.
Mark brings Sticky Comics to talk donut geometry.
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Mark is cold and moving around, and a quick brainstorming session results in new merchandise yet again. Snacks are unavoidable, and so is percussive maintenance. Mark needs clarification.
Mark brings Adult Children to talk about spoiling oneself. Both hosts engage in mild forms of it, but are not monsters.
Grant brings Over the Hedge. Mild fidgeting of various ilks are discussed. A challenge with monetary award is issued.
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Mark’s doing a lot of driving again, yet somehow a long discussion of vacuums is had. It’s really quite the introduction.
Grant brings The Argyle Sweater and admits to his bad habits. Mark wants to explore it a bit more, and things go off the rails after an interruption from a third party.
Mark brings a Lunarbaboon comic. Grant is not impressed by ice cream trucks.
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To kick things off, your hosts provide expert insight into cooking oils. Then, Grant has a little oopsies. Mark has a quick recommendation then a tragic story.
Mark brings Invisible Bread to talk comfort zones. How do we feel doing them? Why does the idea of talking on the phone stink so much more than doing the talking?
Grant brings a Heart of the City comic, because he used math. Mark is wary of his line of questioning, but it all ends up positive in the end.
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Mark is back in his regular apartment, for good or for bad. He has three stories to share, so sit back for tales of woe and excitement.
Grant brings Thatababy, looking for some wishes. Mark surprises him and they go off on a tangent of ill-informed tax law.
Mark brings a Savage Chickens comic, looking for another wish in a fantasy universe. Don’t email us about that, Mikhail.
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Mark has had his treats, and wants to talk about a movie: Doctor Feelgood and the Asparagus Kid. Seriously, go watch it. You get to see Grant’s face.
Mark brings The Humble Stumble. After narrowly avoiding a discussion about socks, he probes Grant for a take on the Disney Corporation.
Grant brings The Born Loser. It turns out neither comic went the way you may expect.
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Mark proposes a New Year’s special, but Grant isn’t interested. They eventually get things underway after a brief spat.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, allowing Mark to provide sage advice on how to approach new hobbies. Grant agrees.
Mark brings Small Potatoes, and just wants a quick chat about sunglasses.
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Mark narrates a Christmas tale of meal selection. It’ll get you right into the spirit. Grant had a light dinner, and a brief discussion of apples occurs.
Mark brings Long Story Short, and gives Grant carte blanche to upgrade his working environment. Turns out, Grant isn’t a fan of noise and Mark wants a little more surface area.
Grant brings a Lio comic, revealing that Mark cares about convenient precision, but not for its own sake.
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Ah, young love. Get an insight into Mark’s relationship through wild and various minor interruptions that you may not hear, but he certainly does. Mark is a bit frustrated for other reasons too, and Grant tastes his emotions.
Grant brings a Grand Avenue comic, hoping to discover when trash becomes treasure. Mark is a little slow on the draw, then remembers a close friend who embodies the phrase.
Mark brings Please Listen to Me, ideally to discuss things that are a bit more positive than the comic itself. That doesn’t quite pan out.
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It’s the holiday season here on the podcast! Mark is using new mug technology, decorations are discussed, and Grant is skeptical of how hot chocolate works.
Mark brings a Junk Drawer comic. Your hosts explore the utility and linguistics of blankets. It’s certain to be a snuggly topic.
Grant brings a Speed Bump comic because he improved his oral hygiene.
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Grant is killing the game, and Mark refuses to let it go. Some Thanksgiving retrospective is had, including totally legitimate cooking advice from Mark.
Grant brings Red and Rover, and surprisingly allows Mark to lecture him on mathematics. Do you have math anxiety? This episode probably won’t help, but maybe a couple things will be interesting.
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Mark brings In the Sticks. Grant reads it, and Mark thinks it’s funny.
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A little grocery shopping action leads nowhere for Grant, while Mark took a different approach. Mark’s a fan of cheese pairings, but not in the way Grant would like.
Mark brings a Reality Check comic, hoping to discuss childhood organization. Grant opted not to do work, while Mark promptly forgot it existed.
Grant brings a Nancy comic for a quick discussion of how your hosts could best impart a skillset on the populace.
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Your hosts begin by discussing a sneeze of apocalyptic proportions, and a rather strange super power. They also go metric.
Grant brings a Grand Avenue comic to talk about getting old and feeling older. Mark has quite the opposite feeling and is gifted with an abundance of youth.
Mark brings a Junk Drawer comic for a brief discussion of avoiding insanity on an island.
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Mark is a bit chilly, and suddenly finds himself in a sticky verbal situation. Talk of hot chocolate follows.
Mark brings an Oh, Brother! comic to talk of experiences on the playground. Grant marched to the beat of his own drum, and Mark got caught up in the Wall-Ball phenomenon.
Grant brings a Fred Basset comic. Mark is not big into DIY, but it may just be due to lack of imagination. A little anecdote about apartment neighbors sneaks in at the end.
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After some light banter, Mark attempts to broach the topic of the election. Keep in mind this was recorded before the election (as were these show notes written), but it’s important to address.
Grant brings a Barkeater Lake comic, and Mark surprises him with all his awl talk. But really, there are better screw types out there.
Mark brings Doodle for Food, and asks Grant a rather similar question about kitchen utensils.
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Grant’s hanging left, and Mark has been reading. Yet more merchandising opportunities are discussed.
Mark brings a LeftyBosco Picture Show to discuss eggs of all varieties. What even is an over-easy egg? Are they good with sriracha and sauerkraut? Get this and more culinary information.
Grant brings a Luann comic, looking for inspiring bits of life improvement through the purchase of items.
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Grant has a watch-based conundrum, and luckily he went to Mark’s fashion house for advice. They disagree on the power of accessories and outfit components.
Grant brings a Luann comic. He has another conundrum, this time book-based.
Mark brings a DeFlocked so your hosts can reflect on their car purchases a couple of years ago. Turns out, they made pretty good decisions.
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Mark had some video game success. Grant took a couple of naps, but Mark can’t watch a couple of movies.
Mark brings a Medium Large comic to discuss the breakfast carb hierarchy. Grant blows that away quite quickly with a strange revelation.
Grant brings Sarah’s Scribbles, with several questions from which Mark can choose. Mark chooses one, and then another.
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Mark and Grant are hanging less than ten, and Mark has one or two, maybe three, very specific reasons for it.
Grant brings Red and Rover, as chosen by the gods. After quite a failed attempt at a topic, a passive-aggressive conversation about scarves turns into a thorough discussion of differing opinions.
Mark brings a Haircut Practice comic to let the episode fade out.
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Grant hurt himself, and Mark tries to help him come up with a cool story for twin neck bruises. Some other dithering occurs.
Mark brings Jim’s Journal as your hosts dive into the world of jingles and marketing. Cable companies need a rebrand, and Grant would watch broadcast (or is it network?) television.
Grant brings a Berkeley Mews comic to let Mark briefly opine on certain rare Pokemon.
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Grant is hanging in there, and Mark had a lot of meetings last week. He also explored some wonderful spots in San Francisco while slightly damaging his car. Grant was a monster.
Grant brings For Better or For Worse. After mistaking pepperoni for a carrot, Mark engages in Grant’s conversation about COVID restaurant protocol.
Mark brings a Scary Gary comic, and lets Grant voice his feelings about creepy-crawlies in his apartment.
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Mark has a new idea for you Comical Starters, and Grant has some tweaks. After a brief aside about TV, the brainstorming continues.
Mark brings a Lucky Cow comic to talk food substitutions, and Grant blows his mind. A wild flavor combination is presented.
Grant brings a Crabgrass comic, and Mark doesn’t get angry.
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It’s hot out folks, but Mark is taking one for the team in the name of audio quality. Roommate dynamics are explored, and Grant practiced self care. Mark is sizzling up some good stuff.
Grant brings Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal to discuss evil things. Horizontal surfaces (maybe) and sunbeams both appear, and Mark just can’t help being pedantic.
Mark brings a Little Fried Chicken and Sushi comic. He never gets a chance to reveal why, but some administrative details of their GoComics account are handled.
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Mark has a lot to say about being back in San Diego.
Mark brings a Viivi and Wagner comic. After some critiques by Grant, a measured discussion of armchairs and recliners. Grant’s of a recliner lineage, and Mark finds them optimal for reading.
Grant brings a Cornered comic, and is jealous of Mark’s jeans-buying ability.
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Grant had trouble starting the episode, and Mark has a new brother. A lot of feelings reside in the intro.
Grant brought a Ziggy comic, asking about risk in society. Mark can’t quite pin down what Grant is asking, and they don’t necessarily get anywhere specific. It was interesting though.
Mark brings The Other Coast. A simple question about ferrous materials and iceboxes follows.
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After a morbid start, Mark talks camping a bit, and Grant cleaned. Your hosts plan some live tours.
Mark brings The Lost Bear to explore the recesses of Grant’s mind. Does he get lost in thought, and is doing so ever a good thing?
Grant brings a Monty comic. A surprisingly interesting conversation is had about an inane question.
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Mark explains why the audio quality might be a bit poor, while Grant pats himself on the back for moving some small rocks. Boomerang is back on the conversational menu.
Grant brings a Cornered comic to talk about instinct. Mark has a bone to pick about that word’s interpretation.
Mark brings a W.T. Duck comic, allowing Grant a short tirade on modern photography.
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Mark requires more accuracy and precision, and walked quite a lot. Grant and Mark plan their cornering of the Clickbait market. Mark and Grant briefly discuss their bona fides for becoming Navy SEALs, and talk about music libraries. Grant has a surprise story for Mark.
Mark brings a Wawawiwa comic. Grant nails the Lego on the brick by guessing a discussion of Lego is forthcoming. Mark proposes an episode idea taken from a different podcast.
Grant brings a Pickles for a short discussion of braggarts. Mark never really answers his question.
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Mark asserts that Grant should work at a menswear store. A larger conversation around retail and customer service evolves.
Grant brings The Knight Life. A convoluted description later, Mark is venting about some training he’s been stuck doing at work. Some things are just chores.
Mark brings a Foolish Mortals comic. Vitriol is spewed about seagulls, and that’s about all there is time for.
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The pizza challenge was met. Tune in to see the results.
Mark brings a Life on Earth comic to establish Grant’s role in a rock band. After a bit of dithering, a position is agreed upon. The formation of said band is punted to a later conversation.
Grant brings a Little Fried Chicken and Sushi comic. He wants to know how adventurous Mark is in the kitchen.
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Mark provides a tent update and opines on sleeping bags. Grant’s pizza challenge returns with a vengeance, so stay tuned. Mark and Grant each tell a story.
Grant brings a Cul de Sac comic. Mark isn’t always a go-getter, and agrees that Grant’s friend has some things to work through.
Mark brings a comic by Jeff Stahler to discuss Hamilton.
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Mark and Grant recount their weekend events, and Mark explains kayak instability. Camping is also discussed with vigor, and an excellent week in Mark’s life.
Mark brings a Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic, hoping to talk about hotels. Grant is cheap, while Mark enjoys convenience. Both agree that camping in D.C. wouldn’t be ideal.
Grant brings a Big Nate comic to briefly mention some simple pleasures he’s recently had. Mark bites and provides one as well. The ending is wholesome.
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Mark issues a daring challenge for Grant, and is a little sleepy. Your hosts finally find a point of agreement. Mark makes a new account, and your hosts have strong feelings about a user interface.
Grant brings a Frazz comic. First order of business is the comment section. What’s character building? Is it just a scam by adults? It’s not about being tough, no matter what people in from the ‘50s say.
Mark brings an Imagine This comic, and Grant provides fodder for the discussion. Mark can’t keep plants alive, but he surely can name them.
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Mark has a technical problem and victory, trusting his faith in that which he cannot see. Grant is doing fine, but may not be a good son. Your hosts are not on the same page about lawn games, but talk numbers.
Mark brings Hot Comics for Cool People. Mark wants to know about what distracts Grant. Grant proposes the converse may take less time. An intriguing discussion of study spaces is had.
Grant brings Lola this week. Mark doesn’t improvise too frequently, but lawn flamingos could be better-designed.
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To make up for all that was just reported, Mark and Grant recorded a romantic episode of their native utopia.
Grant brings an Arlo and Janis comic, wishing to talk about oysters. Mark claims oysters are dangerous, and particularly impractical when editing a podcast.
Mark brings a Get Fuzzy comic to talk about wall comics. Curiously, your hosts haven’t discussed conclusions of a long-running podcast topic before. Space is tight.
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Grant didn’t have a good weekend. Or, well, maybe he did. Frozen pizzas are briefly discussed, and a revelation about food temperature is had.
Mark brought a Spot the Frog comic. Grant doesn’t spot the toad, but does solve the logic problem. He has a pretty lukewarm relationship with those amphibians anyway.
Grant brought a Lola comic. Once again ignoring his place in the podcast, he tries to have a serious conversation about honesty. Always up for a challenge, Mark takes it seriously.
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Mark has yawning problems and has a real hankering for cheese curds. Some fast food stories are swapped, and your hosts try to adequately address national tensions. They care. Finally, the intro wraps up with meat substitutes.
Grant brings a Reality Check comic. In an effort to remain positive, your hosts discuss green flags of restaurant experiences, and how Mark was a brown-noser to old ladies at Applebee’s.
Mark brings a Savage Chickens comic, as both hosts espouse the virtues of pie over cake. Except ice cream cake, that stuff is good.
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Mark is back in Minnesota, and Grant has two unrelated tangents to discuss.
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Mark brings a Rabbits Against Magic comic. What inventions are useful? Do we need a sarcasm font? How about transparent toasters? How much would they cost?
Grant brings a Speed Bump comic. Your hosts disagree on what constitutes banter, but they both feel it’s good for the show, regardless of how wary that ideal is reached.
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Mark has some soda. After a bit of dithering about ginger, Mark explains his tiredness in connection to Star Wars.
Grant brings a Baldo comic. After a Firefly recommendation, Mark waxes nostalgic about Spongebob and other shows of his youth. Grant is emotionally attached to Chuck, and Mark was a nerd as a kid.
Mark brings The Gentleman’s Armchair. Personification of characters and indictments of TED Talks abound.
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It’s a wild one, folks. Your hosts are feeling a bit goth (or emo?) and potpourri of topics follows.
Mark brings The Other End, and eventually gets to talk about juice. Grant doesn’t drink much of it, and it’s bad for his dental hygiene. Your hosts consider funding opportunities.
Grant brings a Cornered comic to talk fake words. Mark and Grant disagree on what good fake words are, and Grant receives a compliment.
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Mark has a few observations to make, although Grant does not find them as universally accepted. Energy bills and adjectives are also discussed.
Grant brings a Questionable Quotebook comic. After a brief aside on erasers and a classroom story from Mark, an argument is formed about how your hosts communicate with each other. Analogies and metaphors are stretched to their limits, and nothing is ever resolved. Again.
Mark brings an Imogen Quest comic to focus on a comment that puts internet intellectual superiority on full display. Down the rabbit hole your hosts go as they narrowly avoid starting a potential Twitter feud.
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It’s hotter than blazes, so Mark might be in all sorts of moods. Grant has some personal technology problems, and everyone learned.
Mark brings The Gentleman’s Armchair. A brief critique about art spirals into middle school flashbacks, and nobody finds out why the comic was chosen in the first place.
Grant brings a Brewster Rockit comic. Mark explains the plot of the Piña Colada song, then divulges his stress-eating habits. Grant questions whether it’s true stress-eating. After nominal disagreement, some sort of conclusion is reached. Maybe.
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The intro is a beautiful conglomeration of all your hosts’ interests, fears, and desires.
Grant brings a Drabble comic to talk about experience and qualifications. What are they even? What’s the point of the education system? Mark makes an argument for structured learning, and Grant doesn’t disagree.
Regretfully, your hosts move on to Mark’s comic: Robbie and Bobby. After some linguistic pedantry, a brief discussion of phone books is followed by a story. A new hashtag is created.
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Mark has two things, but the second one is chosen to go first. New tires, new snacks; it’s an exciting time. Further commentary on quarantine is made, although it’s slightly more positive this week.
Mark brings Dark Side of the Horse. He just wants to talk about mini-golf, but it quickly turns into a broader conversation about social interaction. Bowling, anyone?
Grant brings a Red and Rover comic. Mark assumes the conversation will go towards sauerkraut, but it veers towards tasty snacks and treats.
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Our first ever second time guest back for the first time. After a brief discussion about dreams, the boys get into it.
Grant brings The Duplex to dive straight into relationship talk. Do you make real friends when you have a significant other? Or does it all fall apart like a flimsy house of cards? Grant’s reactions to Matt and Mark sound like there’s been trouble in paradise before.
Matt brings a Dilbert comic to keep things simple. Which of your hosts and guests have a comfortable work environment?
Mark brings a Nick and Zuzu comic for a deep-dive into very specific word connotations. It’s not exciting, but it’s definitely content.
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Mark comes in hot with YouTube recommendations for these lonely times, while your hosts both describe why weird schedules are weird.
Mark brings a Real Life Adventures comic. Mark likes model planes, while Grant made a kite. Boomerangs are a significant accomplishment.
Grant brings Moderately Confused and refuses to do any work on his own for the first few minutes. Eventually he brings up camping, and then quickly pivots to pandemic-related logistics.
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Mark measures things positively and went to the store. Work has gotten crazier for both hosts.
Grant brings an AJ and Magnus comic, and Grant wonders how cavalier Mark is at work with implementing his own ideas. It turns out both hosts think they’re reasonable, but Grant has to be more careful.
Mark brings a Frazz comic, and Grant is confident in his ability to tell a story. Who cares about kids anyway?
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All of Mark’s activities are canceled, and it’s not getting better. Grant and Mark both give updates on their local pandemic status. Mark tries to share a few good-natured stories, and Grant also had Chipotle. We all fight our own battles.
Mark brings a Loose Parts comic. What’s a shared space? As someone not working from home, Grant has some decent suggestions to do the opposite.
Grant brings a 9 Chickweed Lane comic and asks about a deep topic. What happens when shared experiences aren’t shared?
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Mark is busy and had quite the day at work. Some viral discussion occurs with no real resolution. Grant fails to execute on a funny anecdote of his own, and Mark made it to the DMV.
Grant brings a JumpStart comic to talk about plane talk. Mark isn’t a fan of it himself, though he doesn’t begrudge other people who start a conversation. Grant had a lovely experience, causing reevaluation of life choices. Mark goes on several tangents.
Mark brings a Dog Eat Doug comic. He doesn’t really know what to talk about, and ends up trying to bait Grant into talking about chemistry. Safety Data Sheets are a hot topic, as are concentrated acids.
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Mark had to be an adult after a period of procrastination, and he wasn’t too thrilled. The DMV is fun, and Grant gives Mark some hope. Grant got some texts, and your hosts determined texts should go the way of email.
Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. Mark updates Grant on the state of his job. Grant does a PSA for liberal arts colleges, and carefully dances around specifics as he discusses his own job.
Grant brings an Overboard comic and tells a story that lasts both too long and not long enough. Then for some reason, lint is discussed.
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Grant went to the store, and Mark has been busy. A story of food experimentation is told.
In an attempt to cause more ruckus, Grant goes first with a Speed Bump comic. Your hosts talk about whether they enjoy being busy, and Mark is skeptical about Grant’s supposed productivity boost under time constraint.
Mark brings a Rabbits Against Magic comic. What drinks do your hosts enjoy during meals, and how hard do they try to recreate food options from their childhoods?
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Mark got Girl Scout cookies, and Grant has an opinion. A few minutes later, Grant is having none of this. Some people aren’t fans of trivia.
Grant brings a Big Top comic, and Mark has a few things to say about it. What is a lion anyway? Mark eventually addresses Grant’s question, just not in a useful way. Mark wants more jokes.
Mark brings an Oh, Brother! comic and manages to fit a few minutes of serious discussion before everything goes off the rails.
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Mark has a story of thievery and intrigue. Grant has a story about lights and PPE.
Mark brings an F Minus comic. He and Grant have a nostalgic geek-out session over the Magic Tree House series. What a time to grow up, huh?
Grant brings a Big Nate comic because he’s unprepared. Mark has a hard time remembering the last time he was, and offers unhelpful advice for those struggling with preparation.
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Mark and Grant get a bit too serious talking about work and business meetings. Things almost get a little saucy until Grant thinks better of it. Not wanting to lose the identity of the podcast, Mark casually shifts to hot dog talk.
Grant brings a Frank and Ernest comic. After a long anecdote, he wants to discuss shortcuts. Mark isn’t lazy and doesn’t look for shortcuts, he’s just efficient. Also keyboard shortcuts are fantastic.
Mark brings a Dumbwich Castle comic. He has nothing to say, and the show is short on time, so he just has Grant read it. Your hosts learn how to be fancy.
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Flustered by technical difficulties prior to the show, your hosts revisit computer talk. Grant’s charger is breaking, and Mark verbally abuses Grant for want of disk space. However, the ship is turned around as the focus becomes food.
Mark brings a Haircut Practice comic. Bread is the topic of choice. Grant has become lazy, while Mark demands variety.
Grant brings a JumpStart comic. Mark misunderstands Grant’s all-or-nothing topic and tries to bring food back into the mix. After chastising Mark, Grant explains himself.
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In rather unusual fashion, Mark and Grant share some technology updates. Mark has a new keyboard, and Grant is a slow, but steady, convert to window-snapping.
Grant brings a Fred Basset comic. Does Mark make food at home? And what does he make? Mark prefers to ignore the question for a bit and weave a tale from his past. Then they talk about bready things and oysters.
Mark brings a Peanuts comic to talk about eating food in a bathtub. A heated discussion results.
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Grant made food this weekend, and Mark participated in several activities. After a movie recommendation, Grant describes his conflicted day at work. Mark had jury duty.
Mark brings a Loose Parts comic to talk about modern navigation. How would your hosts survive fifteen, twenty years ago with nothing but maps and their wits to guide them? Could they travel 3 miles north?
Grant brings a TOBY comic to discuss making plans. What is the proper etiquette for making plans next week? Why are people flaky?
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Mark is recently ill but still has stuff to say and things to do. Grant finally embarked on a months-old project, and Mark considers dinner options.
Grant brings a Questionable Quotebook comic. He wants the advice of his dear co-host regarding goals for the new year. It is surprisingly fruitful.
Mark brings a Snow Sez comic to talk about fishing. What was Grant’s experience growing up? Did your hosts miss out on anything, or was the real treasure in front of them the whole time?
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It’s a New Year! However your hosts recorded this well before it occurred, so there isn’t much to share. Grant had a rough weekend with adulting, so Mark tells him a joke. Grant doesn’t know how to vamp, but both hosts had cookies at work.
Mark brings a Jake Likes Onions comic. What animal abilities would your hosts like? Grant has no idea, so a bonus comic is read. Eventually, Harry Potter trivia is discussed.
Grant brings a Red and Rover comic to discuss authenticity, but the wheels come off before your hosts even begin.
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Mandatory Holiday Fun is resolved, and Grant explains the show notes.
Grant brings a Cornered comic in a rather meta fashion, hoping to catch Mark off guard. A guessing game ensues, followed by a tale of medical woe.
Mark brings a PC and Pixel comic so your hosts can wax nostalgic about the Prequels, and about Star Wars in general.
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Half of your hosts are in the holiday spirit. Sweaters and cookies are discussed, as well as a short update on mandatory holiday fun. Grant needs food, and might buy a plane.
Mark brings a Reality Check comic. Do your hosts use highlighters? Should they use highlighters? An exploration of their dark pasts reveals the answers.
Grant brings a Garfield comic because he forgot his purpose in this episode. Despite that, a good, if brief, discussion of communication occurs.
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Mark got a new toy, and Grant did not break anything. Mark and Grant talk chemical safety and mandatory fun.
Grant brings a Fowl Language comic, and allows Mark to rant a bit about wine. Mark gives Grant and the listeners something to remember, and Grant wants something resolved.
Mark brings an Eric the Circle comic. Grant does not connect with animated movies, but at least Mark enjoys abstract comics.
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Mark has more travel woes, and both hosts recount their holiday weekends. There were some dessert issues.
Mark brings an Invisible Bread comic, wishing to talk about the influx of discount cards. He has a bone to pick with grocery stores in particular, while Grant finds a reasonable explanation Mark is hesitant to accept.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, because it’s treehouse time. Did your hosts have them? Are they even structurally sound? Listen to find out.
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Mark had to figure out health insurance, and wonders how different people deal with computers. Mark professes his love of keyboard shortcuts.
Grant brings an Adam@Home comic after a bit of delay. He wants to know what Mark is picky about. Mark surprises Grant, and then Grant provides another perspective.
Mark brings a Meg comic. After arguing over the nature of salad bars, Grant describes his issues with buffets.
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Mark and Grant consider innovations in cinema technology. Mark puts 3D movies on blast, while Grant wonders if anyone was upset when movies got sound.
Mark brings a Breaking Cat News comic to talk about holiday plans and preparation. What are your hosts up to for the upcoming season? They also investigate a new business idea.
Grant brings a Fowl Language to discuss memory. Maybe. He couldn’t remember.
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Grant’s location is nearly disclosed as Mark tries to give him something to do. Board games and movies are discussed
Grant brings Cornered and Mark finally screwed up. Grant’s a bit miffed about credit being stolen from him. Mark continues to work with amazing people who never put him in such a position.
Mark brings a Berkeley Mews comic for a brief conversation about playing dead in the real world. What would that even look like?
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Mark played some sports, and is paying for it dearly. Grant had a physically necessary weekend, and his coworkers are way too invested in his personal life.
Mark brings an Angry Little Girls comic to talk about secrets. First, an argument about inflection occurs. Your hosts have their most productive discussion in months.
Grant brings a Lola comic, and it is almost never revealed why. Instead your hosts decide what the end of the episode could have become. Grant promises to develop a marketing deliverable.
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Mark wants to talk Halloween as a real adult, and reminisces about the Halloweens of his youth.
Grant brings The Duplex so your hosts can share the best stress-management techniques they have. Be prepared to feel calm, cool, and collected.
Mark brings a Drabble comic, and Grant’s able to guess why. What’s your favorite style of water bottle? Mark has an upgrade, and Grant isn’t sure why he got a new one.
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Our second guest in podcast history is Matt [Last Name Withheld]. Grant doesn’t want to go against precedent, so we still have some sort of intro.
Mark brings a Broom Hilda comic to talk about group projects, but not before Grant made some questionable comments. A celebrity draft is held.
Matt comes out swinging with a Frazz comic. He’s interested in grocery habits, particularly when it comes to bagging. Your hosts talk reusability, density, and fragility
Grant closes things out with a Cornered comic. He’s done some stupid things, how about Mark and Matt? Mark nitpicks the reality of what stupid things Grant has done.
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Mark is tired and had a rough day. Throughout the episode, this affects his judgement and sense of humor. Grant didn’t look at a recipe before making it, and there’s a brief movie discussion.
Grant brings a Monty comic and wants to discuss kitchen gadgets. Mark has spotty coverage of normal kitchen utensils, and one fantastic appliance.
Mark brings a Peanuts comic to briefly talk about beans, but to mainly talk about seating options. A deep internet dive takes place.
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Mark laments the loss of the Twins, but makes up for it with pizza talk. Mark and Grant make an exceptional case for a potential sponsor. Grant has a grocery story, and Mark has a bone to pick with some quick-service restaurants.
Mark brings a Dark Side of the Horse comic. He hasn’t found Choco Taco’s yet, but that’s okay. Smoothies are still pretty good, as long as they’re a snack.
Grant brings a Cornered comic because he had a dream. He just… can’t remember what it actually was. Will we ever find out?
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We apologize for Grant’s poor audio quality. It’s better than the last time things broke, but still not ideal. Mark and Grant talk about their days as they recover from travel.
Grant brought the same comic as Episode 39, so luckily Mark noticed. Grant quickly switched to a Frank and Ernest comic so they could talk about self-improvement. They each have some things to get better at.
Mark brings a Berger & Wyse comic to discuss book clubs. How beneficial are they, and how would your hosts handle doing one outside of school?
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Mark prepares for Grant’s arrival with five, or maybe three, perhaps four, star level accommodations. Mark tells a story, and pool chemistry is discussed.
Mark brings a Pearls Before Swine comic while Grant insults the goats of the world. They’re bad on their own, but excellent when on top of horses.
Grant brings Luann comic. He really wants another shot at last week’s topic, but Mark isn’t in the mood. Nobody told him this episode was supposed to be serious.
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Grant only uses his calendar for other people. Is that weird? Mark is not building a computer, but saw some tortoises.
Grant brings a Barkeater Lake comic and it isn’t funny. Grant points out an interesting assumption from his coworkers, and your hosts discuss communication between friends.
Mark brings a TOBY comic by the comic philanderer Corey Pandolph. Grant really struggles through this one. A lively discussion about brushing teeth ensues.
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Mark has some new projects at work and Grant hurt his finger. Mark wants Grant to watch Psych.
Mark brings an Eyebeam comic to explain the superiority of The Princess Bride in book format. This leads to a brief discussion on books and their movie counterparts.
Grant brings an Ink Pen comic. He’s interested in explaining how a person’s words can be noxious fumes. Mark and Grant narrowly avoid spending a very long time talking about conspiracy theories and bad science.
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Mark and Grant talk about the zoo. Do you like the zoo? Because your hosts certainly do.
Grant brings The Born Loser comic, starting a surprisingly engaging discussion about sauerkraut. They also take their first steps toward a lucrative sponsorship.
Mark brings a Ballard Street comic for a brief discussion on writing utensils carried on one’s person. Grant is consistent, while Mark needs to make some adjustments.
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Mark and Grant talk disc golf. Both have very limited experience, but are impressed by talented people. Mark and Grant determine new listeners might be okay starting with Episode 5.
Mark brings a Poorly Drawn Lines comic to talk about water and the way it forms in nature. It’s a calming, nostalgic section of the episode your hosts invite you to relax with.
Grant brings a Baldo comic to talk to Mark about the nature of advice. Who do we give advice to, and when should we do it?
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Grant is having misgivings about his facial hair, so Mark tries to set him straight. No strong conclusions are made, except that microphone discipline must be reinforced.
Grant brings a Stone Soup comic as he ponders the nature of his relationship with his parents. Mark seems a little less concerned, but they both agree it’s quite the odd situation.
Mark taps in to Dinosaur Comics, and Grant is not very pleased about it. After a tough read, amd Mark explaining jokes, Grant opines on the state of technology.
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Grant annoys Mark for the second week in a row, and they talk about their weekends. Mark provides a public service announcement about museums for your benefit.
Mark brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, hoping to have a pleasant, civil discussion about frozen treats. Your hosts carefully avoid the topic of popsicles, and differ on the experience of brain freeze.
Grant brings a Cornered comic as he attempts to navigate moving some friendships to the next level. It’s a tricky situation, and Mark isn’t sure how to help this week. However, we do learn about a word Grant uses incorrectly.
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Grant apologizes for the variable audio quality; his microphone was only partially connected, so his built-in computer microphone performed the duties on this episode. This only adds to Grant’s admission of being inconsiderate.
Grant brings a The Buckets comic, leading to a surprisingly helpful and cathartic conversation about the nature of this podcast, undercut by Grant’s microphone troubles.
Mark brings a Skippy comic, and asks Grant how he deals with a bad mood. However, this segment was so unusable (and short) that it was cut. Suffice it to say that Grant treats himself when necessary.
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Mark got a new toy, and you'll want to hear about it... Matt. He's finally (maybe?) an adult.
Mark brings a Wizard of Id comic, and wants to talk clocks. Grant lays out his take on the American education system, and his four-layer alarm redundancy.
Grant brings a Peanuts comic to explain how good he is at being too perfect. Mark acknowledges how that plays into social anxiety. Your co-hosts have a battle of wits and wills on the Tic-Tac-Toe board.
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Mark has a big shake-up in his produce, and Grant tells Mark how to eat Nutella.
Grant brings a Fowl Language comic to talk about life hacks and good friends.
Mark brings a Phoebe and Her Unicorn comic to talk about style and pockets.
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Last week marked the end of an era in Mark’s life, but the start of a new one as another birthday came and went.
Mark brings a B.C. comic. He wants to know whether Grant ever has flashes of inspiration in his life. Grant wants to know what Mark does after he has one.
Grant brings a Shirley and Son comic. Has Mark ever made calculated risks? Hardly.
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Mark is officially a teacher, and has a handful of gripes. The podcast gets a makeover.
Grant brings a Luann comic, wondering what Mark’s experience is with adult coloring books. Apparently this line of questioning had no goal whatsoever. At least the comic was good.
Mark brings a Herman comic, and requests that Grant regale the audience with tales of interview woes.
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Mark begins by talking about his new purposeful and accidental sound setup. Grant swears, Mark has a long day, Grant buys groceries, and Mark deals with weird snacks at work.
Mark brings The Fusco Brothers with the intention of not talking about music theory, and yet your hosts discuss exactly that topic for quite a bit.
Grant brings a Fowl Language comic, wanting to discuss bathrooms and brag a little.
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Mark has started running, so he and Grant discuss how that's going and the difficulty Mark has with the local topography.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic. He wants to know how Mark deals with the incredibly annoying people who always try to start conversations. Mark's solution is simple, as usual: don't talk to people.
Mark brings an Eyebeam comic, and it isn't funny. To make up for that, your hosts have a discussion on the finer points of fair food, particularly those native to the Minnesota State Fair.
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Mark and Grant celebrate their one year podcasting anniversary with verbal paintings inspired by their refined palettes.
Mark brings a Cat's Cafe comic to discuss bathing in fluids
Grant brings a Frazz comic to ask Mark about pronunciation.
Grant is attacked.
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Mark and Grant start out as promised last week, discussing Sharknado: The Fourth Awakens. Skip ahead if you don't want spoilers.
Grant brings a Marmaduke comic, wondering how Mark deals with negative people surfacing at random. They dive a bit further into general social interactions.
Mark brings a Thatababy comic to discuss recent progress in paper towel innovation.
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Mark and Grant talk more about fruit and play a guessing game, because Mark bought something new.
Mark brings a Poorly Drawn Lines comic, wishing to see what Grant thinks about looking into the future. They get a bit off topic, veering back into Sharknado territory.
Grant brings a Big Top comic to discuss the wonders of robes. Mark is not convinced, and extrapolates about Grant’s other habits.
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Grant and Mark talk about fruit. You won't believe the deal Grant got on these mangoes.
Grant brings a Drabble comic, while Mark brings a Reality Check comic. What, two comics in a row? Well the script is flipped, as Mark and Grant take their first hack at pop culture review.
Your hosts talk about Avengers: Endgame, giving you the juicy spoilers, and an unofficial love-letter to Tom Holland.
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Mark and Grant talk about notebooks for a while. Why is it is so difficult to use nice things?
Mark brings The Flying McCoys, wondering what Grant's perspective is on college graduation a year later. The conversation gets deep.
Grant brings a Peanuts comic, and asks Mark about people who believed in him in spite of himself.
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Mark and Grant unofficially begin Season 2.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, despite his apathy towards recording. He talks about finding unconventional or creative solutions caused by lack of experience.
Mark brings a Poorly Drawn Lines comic. Grant fails without grace, while Mark wonders what Grant would need to survive alone with his sanity.
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Grant went to a baseball game and was struck by a projectile.
Grant brings a Wallace the Brave comic to ask Mark about his regrets. They also talk about their character development.
Mark brings a Super-Fun-Pak Comix, requesting a defense of Sharknado from Grant. He also asks about a potential butterfly effect in their lives.
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Mark has a solid intro, asking Grant about how to make sure traveling works out okay.
Mark brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, asking Grant about how the value of money has changed over his life. They also commiserate about the incomprehensibility of student loans and other financial woes.
Grant brings a Compu-toon comic to ask Mark about positive (and negative) personality traits. They discuss self-awareness, friends, static people, and being wrong.
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Grant talks running late and fried rice. Mark talks microphone discipline.
Mark brings an Invisible Bread comic, and Grant fails to convey its contents. They discuss riding in other people’s cars, trust, and sports.
Grant brings The Buckets, because the floor is lava. And other childhood exploits.
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Mark grasps at straws to start the episode, and starts talking about shoes. Grant and Mark swap stories about ripped pants.
Grant brings a Cathy comic to talk about stuff. Literally. It's a problem being unorganized and lazy.
Mark brings an Ink Pen comic to ask Grant about running tips. They also learn about the achievements of a former classmate.
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Grant wants to talk about the heat, feet, and cars.
Mark brings a Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic to get on a high horse with Grant, and talk about how people misunderstand what they do and study. It's hard working in STEM.
Grant brings a quintessentially Comical Start comic from Pearls Before Swine to discuss his aches and pains, hoping Mark can help ascertain their cause.
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Mark had a band concert, and is tired from being active. He and Grant opine on daylight savings and sunsets.
Grant brings a new comic to the lineup, Drabble, in an effort to discuss hindsight upon moving. How have your hosts changed? Why doesn't anyone visit them? Why don't they talk to people?
Mark brings another new comic, Win, Lose, Drew, and asks Grant what he's fanatical about. Apparently not much, except for space. Maybe.
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Mark has even more cash follow-up. It's almost becoming a problem.
Then, Mark has a Ziggy comic to share, because he's feeling nostalgic. Ice cream, food, and books. What defines your youth?
Grant brings The Flying McCoys, because he's finally taking a vacation! It's quite exciting, although we almost get too serious.
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Mark had a most curious experience living out the conversation of episode 34. He's also quite tired.
Grant brings a Fowl Language comic to ask Mark about his view on snacks, and what he prefers. They both agree that chips are dangerous, and particularly impractical for Mark when editing a podcast.
Mark brings a Long Story Short comic to ask about what game shows he and Grant would definitely be good at. Grant is a little skeptical.
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Get ready for some food talk. Mark describes his second attempt at stuffed peppers.
Mark brings a Speed Bump comic in an attempt to talk about wallets with Grant. It almost works, but the boys are quickly derailed into a talk about medical procedures and fast food prices.
Grant brings an Ink Pen comic, and asks Mark about waffles and toppings. If you're not hungry by the end of this episode, you may have just eaten breakfast.
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Mark and Grant start by talking about food, WWW (how do you say it?) and domain extensions.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic, hoping that Mark can help him discover and explore the world. Or maybe just use his time more efficiently. Mark does a lot of sit-down activities, while Grant wants to do stand-up activities. Oh well.
Mark brings a Frank and Ernest comic and wonders what would happen if Grant had a serious emergency while living alone. He was worried this week's episode wouldn't happen for precisely this reason. Who should Mark call? Should Grant get a Life Alert?
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Mark got a plant, and in the spirit of the podcast named it Calvin after Calvin and Hobbes.
Mark brings a Savage Chicken comic to ask Grant about important business meetings.
Grant brings a Speed Bump comic, allowing Mark to test out his amateur voice-acting skills. Grant wants to know how Mark relaxes, mostly to encourage Grant to get better at productive relaxation. They both grow as adults.
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Mark provides some legitimate stargazing follow-up, and describes his preferred chocolate cookie ingestion. Mark and Grant also discuss their varied lunch habits.
Grant brings a B.C. comic, wondering how the process of trial and error has affected Mark's life. The answer revolves largely around food.
Mark brings an Off the Mark comic, and Grant competently reads it. Mark hopes to turn this into a late-to-the-party Valentine's Day episode, but he quickly gives up and moves onto wanting a pet.
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After a bit of recording troubles, Mark gets things started by quoting Andy Samberg. There's no higher form of flatter than impersonation after all.
Mark brings a Half Full comic to the table, hoping Grant can provide some advice about his stargazing adventure in the near future. They both admire the Dark Site Finder as a way to figure out where to stargaze, and Grant provides some helpful warnings.
Grant brings a Non Sequitur comic, in the hope that Mark is not too concerned with his rambling. Mark suggests societal training to be the cause, and they wonder what background music best fits a podcast of silence.
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Mark is in a new apartment, so he and Grant wonder if they are terrible neighbors. It was also Grant's birthday.
Grant brings an Ink Pen comic, and Mark asked how Grant injured himself. However, Grant prefers to discuss how adult responsibilities are no fun. Your co-hosts discover freedom isn't always what it's cracked up to be.
Mark brings a Rubes comic to talk about marketing. People buy beer with their diapers, and larges instead of mediums. And remember, being cool matters.
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Mark apologizes for extraordinarily subpar audio quality on his part, but does start with an anecdote that is sure to tickle every listener.
Mark brings a Bird and Moon comic, and much to Grant's delight, simply wishes to discuss birds. Would Grant make an excellent ornithologist? What happens to Mark's budding interest in geology?
Grant brings a Grand Avenue comic to talk about the little things. Do they matter? Does anybody even care? Where should Grant put his chili?
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Mark has some car troubles and spends the first third of the episode venting to Grant. It is cathartic.
Grant brings a Free Range comic to ask whether technology has brought the hosts closer with their friends in their new adult lives. Mark isn't sure if it's made a difference, and wonders why they use older technology more frequently.
After a good discussion, Mark brings an F-Minus comic to ask about ill-fated purchases.
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Mark and Grant don't have much to say to start, so they get down to business.
Mark brings a Sheldon comic to ask Grant about how many resources he sinks into new hobbies. Should Grant spend more time or less time on woodworking? Of course, it depends.
Grant brings a Frank and Ernest comic to ask about punctuality. Is is problematic that Grant is rarely on time to record? Does our generation understand texting as a way to deflect responsibility for being late? Find out all this, and more.
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Mark discusses his ability to find a place to live, as well as his venture into the world of VR.
Grant kicks the comics off with The Wizard of Id, leading to Mark creating a verbal listicle of challenges for Grant to complete before spring:
- Make hot chocolate.
- Take a brisk Sunday morning walk.
- Read a book in a cozy place.
- Find a body of water, and throw a rock into it.
Mark narrowly avoids multiple arguments, and then follows up with a Deflocked comic, wondering what Grant thinks about self-control with electronic devices while Grant creates a one-item list of challenges for Mark:
- Strike up a (Grant-approved) conversation with a (Grant-approved) complete stranger.
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To bring in the New Year, Mark and Grant give you a dating app extravaganza recorded a week before Christmas. They hardly remember what they talked about, so hopefully it isn't too embarrassing.
Grant brought a Real Life Adventures and a Pearls Before Swine comic, while Mark brought a Brevity comic. They are all quickly reported on at the beginning so they can move onto the meat of the episode.
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Mark was able to move past an issue with his Skype recorder, and really wants some Christmas cookies.
Grant brings a Loose Parts comic, beginning a long discussion on public image. What does Mark do on the internet? Is Grant a young professional? These questions and more go partially unanswered.
Mark finishes things off with a Nancy comic to bring out the diabolically clever ways Mark and Grant get out of doing things they don't want to do.
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Mark and Grant talk about the incorrect layout of a fancy Target, and the sheer joy one can experience going either way on an escalator.
Mark gets things started with a Wide Open comic to discuss Grant's mortality. It is unclear whether Grant would want to help humanity, or play practical jokes. An update on Twitter is presented.
Grant follows up with The Buckets to briefly discuss appropriate room temperature, followed by a tenuous segue into personal vices. Somewhere along the line, a discussion about popsicles resurfaces from earlier, and it goes nowhere good.
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Mark and Grant have a Twitter account! They attempt to engage in their first Twitter feud. Grant's mom wonders whether long showers are related to mental health.
Grant gets this double-dose of food talk started with a Marmaduke comic. He feels inferior to his fancy chef coworkers, and wants the secret to sounding more adult during lunch time. As usual, they do not stay on topic.
Mark continues it with a Rubes comic, wondering how Grant decides where to eat. They divert to a discussion on romantic relations with amphibians.
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Mark and Grant play a game. See if you can figure out what it is.
Mark starts off with a Frank and Ernest comic, to ask about Grant's experience wearing glasses. They wonder why 20 feet is the magic distance we want humans to see things from, and wander off into the world of IQ scores.
Grant brings a Loose Parts comic to ask Mark about how to defend ideas to people who are experts. After a bit of a monologue, they discuss their experiences working on senior research projects and why Grant still won't compete with Mark in a typing test.
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In an attempt to fight against their late recording schedule, Mark and Grant prepared by listening to the Overture to Candide. They just thought you'd like to know that. They begin recording by briefly recapping their Thanksgivings.
Grant brings a Stone Soup comic to determine whether Mark has an inner dialogue. They both determine they at least occasionally perform inner monologues, and more frequently express their disaffection for other drivers on the road.
Mark brings a Moderately Confused comic so he can regale Grant with his travel woes. After briefly describing Grant's traveling pro-tips, they quickly devolve into verbal fisticuffs. Mark simply wants to whine about temperature changes, while Grant wishes Mark would grow up and wear a dang sport coat: the ultimate in flying fashion and function.
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Mark discusses his recent experience buying a real adult big-boy suit, while Grant updates the listeners with his recent cabbage-related antics.
Mark starts off with a Garfield comic, doubling down on their opening topic of men's fashion advice. While only fifty percent of the podcasting duo could be considered fashionable, they pontificate about what to wear with the best of them.
Grant brings a Duplex comic to talk about how to talk with strangers. Mark goes on, not actually answering Grant's question; meanwhile, Grant bravely exposes his worries that the entire state of Illinois is rather annoyed by his general existence.
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Mark and Grant begin with a discussion involving produce and postage. You just have to listen to it.
Grant starts us off with a bad attitude, and wanting to complain about something. He chooses a Poorly Drawn Lines comic to discuss people who are fake and flaky. It also spurs a discussion about how well various digital assistants would perform in a Jeopardy match-up.
Mark brings a Bacon comic to talk about what aspirations Grant had as a young child, and when they each decided on their major in college. The reminiscence is most enjoyable.
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Mark and Grant jump right into it, as Grant unsuccessfully navigates the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Prompted both by an amusing story, and Mark bringing an Off the Mark comic, they discuss Grant's issues with reading clocks, and what else you're supposed to know as an adult, even though nobody tells you.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic to discuss not knowing things. When do we admit we don't know something? Can we say that on a test?
They also have a few goofs in between it all.
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Grant claps poorly. They also discuss the nature of snacking while recording based on their pre-show snacks.
Grant starts us off with a Phoebe and Her Unicorn comic, embarking us on another discussion around friendship in a new place. Here we focus on being alone without being lonely, as well as the nature of casual physical contact.
After a lengthy discussion, and an interruption by a phone call, Mark presents a Savage Chicken comic. With another phone call interruption, they're able to discuss their sleep habits as big adult people.
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Mark and Grant get right down to business.
Grant brings an Adam@Home comic to discuss resilience in life, and what allows us to manage change. And bad things. They also get a little off topic, but what's new?
Mark brings The Argyle Sweater to discuss tipping culture, and to make some bad puns. Grant is only somewhat amused.
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A very special guest, Jack, co-host of Operation: Have a Conversation joins us on the podcast. They briefly talk about the nature of their creative endeavors.
Mark brings a Brewster Rockit comic, to discuss the finer points of pumpkin spice, pies, and cobblers.
In his first ever choice, Jack brings a Perry Bible Fellowship comic with intention of discussing seeing the world in terms of math. Instead, we decide to talk about lab coats, the sun, and provide some very pertinent warnings about various chemicals.
Grant brings an Andertoons comic, and Jack points out the subconscious reason for Grant's dark choice. We begin another discussion about friendship as adults, and bring you the latest in Oxford English Dictionary entries.
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Anticipating an unannounced guest in the near future, Mark and Grant have a bit of a shorter episode. They both prepared less than usual, and Mark has nothing to say to start the show.
Mark brings a Real Life Adventures comic, prompting a discussion of to what extent alcohol is permitted in the workplace. He also asks Grant about his adult wardrobe.
Grant brings The Awkward Yeti, wanting to talk about trying new things. They also touch on being appreciative, as well as their incredible modesty. In addition, it's important to remember you shouldn't take yourself so seriously. We don't.
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First, Mark and Grant apologize for the audio quality. Due to some issues with microphones being sent to the incorrect programs, this episode was salvaged from the Skype recording. The content was important enough to bring it to you, our faithful listener.
Mark and Grant discuss #, some Pump-up Music, and their band glory days.
Grant brings a Fowl Language comic, resulting in the first of two serious discussions. They examine what friendship looks like for adults, and how they'll explore new friendships in their respective locations.
Mark brings a Pearls Before Swine comic to discuss accomplishments, and how to think about approval and validation in life. He also explains what has put him in a funk, and what has helped improve his mood.
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Reaching their bleep quota of 2, Mark and Grant make a real doozy of an episode as Grant prepares to ship off to his new adult life. They talk about what food adults eat, and how to properly heat up pizza.
Mark brings a Moderately Confused comic to discuss the current Craft Brewery scene across the nation. Some nice folks and dogs interrupt Mark. Nearly coming to verbal blows, Mark and Grant have a bit of a disagreement over the culture of hard liquor and spirits.
Grant offers up a Speed Bump comic he saw in an elevator, and managed to track down with a bit of cyber-sleuthing. They discuss eyewear, stress balls and Oobleck, and hint at a future conversation about growing up.
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In a time-constrained episode, Mark and Grant have a grand time. Mark opens by discussing a short story he wrote and published on Amazon. All proceeds are going to the Trevor Project for mental illness assistance. Feel free to email the show if you want a PDF or ePub instead!
Grant brings a The Buckets comic. They talk about taking big steps in life, deciding the value of things in their life, and other "big stuff."
Mark brings an F Minus comic to the table. Avoiding the obvious discussion around climate change, they instead talk about revenge.
Also discussed is the 1 dollar script from an xkcd comic.
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Mark and Grant go off the rails. While they satisfy the requirements of their podcast description, they run aground a few times and worry the content of this episode may hurt them in the future.
Mark brings a WuMo comic to briefly discuss girls, and doing stupid things.
Grant, narrowly avoiding choosing the same comic as Mark by cheating and looking at Mark's choice ahead of time, ends up with a Peanuts comic that asks how we do so many wrong things. Luckily Grant and Mark live their lives without regrets.
They also discuss advertising, bears that have trouble in life, as well as the trash niche this podcast fills.
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In the first heavily-edited episode (Mark and Grant talked for 2 hours), the hosts nearly come to verbal blows. Grant begins by berating Mark for lacking a sense of the posh, while Mark defends his bland, normal ways.
Grant brings yet another Calvin and Hobbes comic, leading to a surprising first-half serious conversation. They discuss how well they balance taking care of themselves and others, with some tangents near the end.
Mark brings a Long Story Short comic, as he wishes to discuss jury duty and the location of the defense in TV courtrooms. They soon get off-topic, and provide some enjoyable discourse.
We briefly discuss this extra Calvin and Hobbes comic.
The book Uncle Tungsten which was briefly discussed.
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Unsure about the order in which to present their comics, Mark and Grant press forward. They have not talked in a few weeks, so the episode recording was preceded by a bit of catch-up so that they stay sharp.
Mark brings a Andertoons comic to talk about gaming the system, and how students are quite good at figuring out just what work they can avoid doing.
Grant frustrates Mark, bringing a Sarah's Scribbles comic, which Mark already had mixed feelings about. They talk about slang, and whether us millennials will be saying Internet slang while we're hanging out in nursing homes.
Mark finds a bonus comic from Sarah's Scribbles, in what is surprisingly their first segment of general criticism of the comics they find.
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With some more audio issues on hand, Mark and Grant push through to bring the finest content available.
Mark begins with a Buni comic, leading to further discussions around plant care, and being enthusiastic about situations.
Grant complains about Mark's comic choice, yet brings a miniature graphic novel from Zen Pencils, which Mark insists he can read effectively without any preparation. They talk about participation and new experiences in college, and what that means for them moving forward.
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In the second episode of Comical Start, we discuss pyromania, spam mail, and how to approach discussing our ideas with confidence.
Mark brings a Lio comic to the table, lacking any dialogue yet still speaking loudly.
Grant comes yet again with a Calvin and Hobbes comic that made him laugh, and get inspired.
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In the first ever episode of Comical Start, we perform a trial run to see if Grant enjoys doing a podcast, and if this gimmick is actually doable. He does, and (we think) it is.
Grant brings a Calvin and Hobbes comic that leads to a lovely discussion about living in the moment, and how we use our time after graduating from college.
Mark brings an SMBC comic that results in talking about physics, and how Mark thinks of mathematics.
Also mentioned is Mark's other podcast, Operation: Have a Conversation.
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