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Comical StartRoof Time for GrantMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2025-01-3044 minComical StartMy Grandma Calls it “Cranberry Relish”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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2024-11-2845 minComical StartLife is Not About Feeling ThingsThere’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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2024-11-2145 minComical StartMiming a MacrophageMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2024-08-2241 minComical StartGo Midwestern Plumber On Your KeisterMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2024-03-2841 minComical StartWho 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 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-12-0739 minComical StartLike They Did In the ‘60sAmusement 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-10-1940 minComical StartHibiscusMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-09-1440 minComical Start…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 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-08-0344 minComical StartHad Any Good Pineapples Recently?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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-05-0444 minComical StartWell-Designed and AwfulMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-04-2745 minComical StartYou're Such a Good Little ScientistGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-02-1645 minComical StartAllegedly a RaincoatMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2023-02-0943 minComical StartMutilated Graveyard of Egg YolkGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2022-10-2747 minComical StartWhat Kind of Fluid?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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2022-07-1442 minComical StartThe Candle in the Tea TopHow 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2022-06-2347 minComical StartAn Immense Feeling of DefeatMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2022-02-1744 minComical StartPlay Organ At Each OtherMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2022-01-2042 minComical StartSearch “Six Afraid of Seven Vietnam”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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-12-0945 minComical StartA Holstered Potato On My SideMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-10-2146 minComical StartTheir Name is "Yoga Pants"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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-09-1639 minComical StartMy Scientific BootyMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-08-1945 min
Live with Miami'sCommunity NewsMark Trowbridge & Grant Miller LIVE at FORTE by Chef AdrianneMark Trowbridge & Grant Miller LIVE at FORTE by Chef Adrianne2021-08-0427 minComical StartMasochistic JuiceGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-07-2941 minComical StartThe Metaphorical Idea of GreyMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-07-2244 minComical StartKomika KomencoYour 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-06-0344 minComical StartYoink Us to the RightMark’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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-05-2042 minComical StartWorkers Huffing HeliumMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2021-04-1544 minComical StartAn Inch of CharcuterieMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-12-2441 minComical StartIt's Important That They're ThickGrant 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.Note: Mark did a little research when editing this episode, and his recollection of Knuth Up-Arrow Notation wasn’t entirely correct. Read more about it here.Mark brings In the Sticks. Grant reads it, and Mark thin...2020-12-0342 minComical StartRethink My Cheese UsageA 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-11-2643 minComical StartSo It's Not a HorseMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-10-1545 minComical StartSounding Like a Dirty HippieMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-10-0844 minComical StartOne Weird NoiseGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-09-2442 minComical StartSatanic Corn TongueMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-09-0343 minComical StartDodgy AdviceMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-08-1346 minComical StartA Unique Lesson with Paper TowelsMark 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.Send feedback...2020-08-0644 minComical StartTrips and TicksMark 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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-07-1645 minComical StartSocks and ResurrectionMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-07-0942 minComical StartWe Could Call it KarenMark 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 c...2020-07-0245 minComical StartThe Next Hit Garden FlamingoMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gm...2020-06-2545 minComical StartEpisode of GloryTo 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.Note: The show notes were generated by an AI using the previous 99 episodes, and your hosts lovingly crafted an episode around the no...2020-06-1943 minComical StartBed Cot Philly PaperMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-05-2144 minComical StartOur Goth EpisodeIt’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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-05-1446 minComical StartLying to Young ChildrenMark 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?Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-03-2643 minComical StartBurp Scene of My YouthAll 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?Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.co2020-03-1945 minComical StartIt 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 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...2020-03-1244 minComical StartA Cutie at the ClubsMark 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. Th...2020-03-0544 minComical StartOur Loyal Listeners in BarabooMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-02-2043 minComical StartNiche, Pompous TastesMark 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...2020-02-0643 minComical StartWork Butter Into The ConversationFlustered 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-01-3044 minComical StartThey Would Swallow It AllIn 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2020-01-2347 minComical StartI Don't Know... Whatever... Fruit PunchMark 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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-12-1242 minComical StartFood Pyramid of CommunicationMark 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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-11-2844 minComical StartNot a Cry for HelpMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-11-2146 minComical StartTechnically and Demonstrably FalseGrant’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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-11-1442 minComical StartA Range of Stupid Things DoingOur 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...2019-10-2452 minComical StartI'm Your Cool AuntMark 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...2019-10-1045 minComical StartA Very Vague TopicWe 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?Send...2019-10-0343 minComical StartThere Will Likely Not Be a Dead RatMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-09-2645 minComical StartMay Have Believed In AstrologyMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-09-1245 minComical StartNo Water Off My BackMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-09-0545 minComical StartEnjoying PuddlesMark 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?Send feedback to comicalstart@gm...2019-08-2944 minComical StartSubspecies of BeardGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gm...2019-08-2243 minComical StartI Got SwindledGrant 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 lear...2019-08-1544 minComical StartIt's Something, but Not ArtLast 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-07-1843 minComical StartModerately Competent High School MusicianMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-07-0444 minComical StartOne Year AnniversaryMark 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 fluidsGrant brings a Frazz comic to ask Mark about pronunciation.Grant is attacked.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-06-1946 minComical StartObjectively HorribleMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-06-1347 minComical StartIt's About Time!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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-06-0640 minComical StartI Like Tom HollandGrant 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-05-3043 minComical StartEveryone Cheered For MeMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-05-2345 minComical StartNew Era of TrustMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-05-1643 minComical StartDefine SuccessfulMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-03-2144 minComical StartAllergic to CarsMark 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...2019-03-0742 minComical StartG$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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com2019-02-2845 minComical StartSingle Guy CommentsMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-02-2143 minComical StartMushrooms! Mushrooms!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...2019-02-1441 minComical StartI Am Not AquamanMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-02-0745 minComical StartResponsible Adult Who's Thinking AheadMark 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?Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-01-3145 minComical StartWhole Other Box of WormsMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart...2019-01-1740 minComical StartGive Me Some ChallengesMark 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...2019-01-1042 minComical StartProbably a FlawTo 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2019-01-0347 minComical StartNobody Likes That PersonMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2018-12-2746 minComical StartYou're Not a MonsterMark 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.2018-12-2044 minComical StartRemember Episode 21?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.Send feedback to...2018-12-1339 minComical StartI'm Hoping to WinMark 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...2018-12-0644 minComical StartYoung Eligible BachelorIn 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...2018-11-2943 minComical StartOppressive CologneMark 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...2018-11-2247 minComical StartYou Just Got CabbagedMark 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.2018-11-1546 minComical StartDon't Waste Our TimeMark 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.Send feedback to...2018-11-0841 minComical StartMake Some Major MistakesMark 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.Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2018-10-2545 minComical StartHumility - It's Our Best TraitAnticipating 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...2018-10-1130 minComical StartFriends and FunkFirst, 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 t...2018-10-0445 minComical StartIt Always Tastes Weird [You Should Probably Start Here]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 a...2018-09-2748 minComical StartSurprisingly Large Brown SmearIn 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...2018-09-2035 minComical StartCome Back to Haunt MeMark 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 di...2018-09-1341 minComical StartI Must Be Real SmartIn 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 g...2018-09-0644 minComical StartSlangUnsure 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 w...2018-08-3058 minComical StartI Will Search Aimlessly ForeverWith 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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com.2018-08-1656 min