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Comical Start
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Episodes
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Unisockle
Mark is cold and moving around, and a quick brainstorming session results in new merchandise yet again. Snacks are unavoidable, and so is percussive…
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By Substances, I Mean Nutella
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…
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Hasselhoff Hasselhurdle
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…
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Whisked Away to a Government Lab
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…
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The Respect for the Omnipresence of Death
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…
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Watch Out For Those Sturdy Bottoms
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…
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An Inch of Charcuterie
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…
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Can We Just Call It a Table?
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…
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I Call That One My Quilt
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…
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It's Important That They're Thick
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…
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Rethink My Cheese Usage
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…
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Light Came Out of Your Nose
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…
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Cozy Sensations Above the Belt
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…
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I'm Just Hungry For Pie
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…
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Crunchy With the Shells
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…
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Circle Time
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…
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So It's Not a Horse
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…
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Sounding Like a Dirty Hippie
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…
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Into Weird Vacuum Stuff
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…
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One Weird Noise
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…
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Honey or Some Sort of Sugar Syrup
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…
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Skimming For the Word "Evil"
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…
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Satanic Corn Tongue
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…
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A Religious Experience
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…
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My Nothing Box
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…
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Dodgy Advice
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…
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A Unique Lesson with Paper Towels
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…
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Naughty Word Seagulls
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…
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My Cooking Box is Bigger Than Yours
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…
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Trips and Ticks
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…
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Socks and Resurrection
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…
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We Could Call it Karen
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…
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The Next Hit Garden Flamingo
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…
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Episode of Glory
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…
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Lip-to-Skin Contact Stories
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…
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Brand Name Vegan Meat Alternatives
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…
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A Palm to the Forehead
Mark is back in Minnesota, and Grant has two unrelated tangents to discuss. Note: Due to travel, this episode was not as painstakingly pored over while editing…
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Bed Cot Philly Paper
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…
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Our Goth Episode
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…
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Hallucinating About Bugs
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…
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A Cartoon Number of Fingers
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…
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Stop Trying to Thunderstorm Me
The intro is a beautiful conglomeration of all your hosts’ interests, fears, and desires. Grant brings a Drabble comic to talk about experience and…
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Resting Upset Face
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…
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I Recognize Your Visual Form
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…
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Mice and Keybad
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…
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Lying to Young Children
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…
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Burp Scene of My Youth
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…
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It Doesn't Give You the Poops!
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…
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A Cutie at the Clubs
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…
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The Nature of the Sandwich
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…
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Our Loyal Listeners in Baraboo
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…
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If the Area is Breached
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…
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Niche, Pompous Tastes
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…
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Work Butter Into The Conversation
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…
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They Would Swallow It All
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…
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Downtown Big Place
Grant made food this weekend, and Mark participated in several activities. After a movie recommendation, Grant describes his conflicted day at work. Mark had…
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Oh, Yo, I'm Gonna Buy A Cabbage!
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…
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My Hyena Patronus
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…
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I Know Your Arm
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…
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Irregular Yellow Shapes
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…