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Comical Start
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Outside the Realm of Cookies
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…
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A Fifth Bucket Arose
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…
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Those Darn Rock-Lickers
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…
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Is It Related to Snoop Dogg?
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…
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There Will Be Judgment
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…
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Texas: Friendship
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…
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Private Hot Dog Time
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…
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You Are Notably Not a Dog
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…
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We Were Very Stupid and Did Stupid Things
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…
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10:30 – 10:35, Go to the Bathroom
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…
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These Foams From the Milks of Mammals
Mark uses incorrect vocabulary to describe a mutually inconsequential opportunity the podcast may have in the future. Grant’s upcoming free lunch rockets Mark…
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Gilligan's Island, Here We Come
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…
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BONUS-Tech Troubles, Aisles of Confusion, and the Secret to Perfect Boiled Eggs
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…
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Nice, Well-Produced, Informative
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…
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Eight Wigs of Hair
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…
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OldVersions_DoNotUse
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…
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Go Midwestern Plumber On Your Keister
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…
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Team "Shut the Door"
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…
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You're Going Pelican Mode
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…
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Disable Every Safety Feature
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…
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You Soup and You Bath
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…
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Too Much Rabbit Hole
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…
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English Strikes Again
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…
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The Philly Special
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…
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Nothing Says Romance Like “Patio & Garden”
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…
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Embodying Boxness
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…
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A Disgruntled Lefty
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…
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Have Fun Being Delusional
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…
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Obsessed With Wood
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…
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It's Essentially a Bomb
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…
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A Perfectly Natural Shape
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…
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Hijinks Across the Ages
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…
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Who or What Am I Chopping Up?
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…
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You Can Treat Them With Disdain
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…
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The Quality of This Product Could Be Improved
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…
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Old and Hot
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…
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Make It as Possible as Possible
Mark had an unusual wardrobe malfunction that nobody else could have noticed. Grant is ready to make some traditional cuisine with grandma-approved supplies…
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A Conversational Pose
Mark recounts a thrilling experience of private and public performance. Grant gets an objectionably tasty advertisement. Mark brings Home Free. Children’s…
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The Time You Had Have Have Had Had Spent
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…
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Like They Did In the ‘60s
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…
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I Was Trying to Make it Midwestern
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…
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Powerhouse Beach Volleyball Combo
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…
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It Goes Like "Woo Woo"
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…
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Two Hundred Dollars Worth of Garlic
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…
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Hibiscus
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…
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Lick to Hit the “A” Button
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…
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Indeed, A Turtleneck
Your hosts dive right in to discussing slides and presentations. Grant has a bare-bones approach. Also, spreadsheets and data. Grant brings Underpants and…
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Now You've Only Got Two Darts
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…
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I Would Love Your Rabbit Hole
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…
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Mundanely Bizarre Things
A dilemma of money and experience nearly paralyzed Mark, and subsequently almost led him to impulsively do something silly anyway. Grant provides support. Mark…
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…How About a Piñata?
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…
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Hydration by Proxy
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…
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Icons of Style
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…
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Save Penguin, Break Ice
This episode starts with quite the introduction. Sweet treats? Tiny games? Knock-off products? Check, check, and check. Mark brings Overboard. Grant has a…
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The Power of God and Anime
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…
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Oh, the Actual Spanish!
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…
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You've Been a Bad Spoon
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…
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Uploaded Nine Years Ago
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…
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The Gloves Are Off
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…