Comical Start

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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...

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...

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. Send feedback to c...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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 fut...

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. Send fe...

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 unk...

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 l...

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 cal...

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 noise...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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 discovere...

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...

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....

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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 con...

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. Send...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

Enjoy an abbreviated episode where Mark talks about the goings-on of his honeymoon.

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gma...