Comical Start

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...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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 . Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail...

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .

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 .

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. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .