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Comical Start

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Comics Comedy Society & Culture
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every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
371
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Anthropomorphized Retirement Account

Your extremely competent FDA has your best interests in mind, even though Grant is baffled by how this shrimp could be tainted. Mark got a new lamp, and Grant is similarly baffled.

Mark brings Miss Pe…

00:40:59  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
I’m Sure There Are O-meters

I’m Sure There Are O-meters

Let’s make good use of that most excellent invention which Volvo gave away for free. Also, Mark went to New York.

Grant brings Shoe. He registers an official complaint with the English language.

Mark b…

00:47:37  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
The Third Cohost

The Third Cohost

Comical Start is back on the pizza podcast beat. Then, Mark has an unrelated botanical question.

Mark brings Nothing is Not Something. Grant categorizes his headwear. Mark isn’t sure how to feel about…

00:43:56  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
It Does Come Out Clear

It Does Come Out Clear

Grant shares his sweet and spicy relief. Mark promises he isn’t bragging. Smashing gems and seeking bananas is an excellent pastime.

Grant brings Big Nate. Enjoy a failure to describe a soft drink and…

00:43:49  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
It’s Not Alliteration. It Doesn’t Rhyme.

It’s Not Alliteration. It Doesn’t Rhyme.

Check out your local IMDB webpage (or Callsheet if you’re cool) for either of your hosts’ film cameos. Movie production is no joke, and some indie folks are prolific and hilarious.

Mark brings Too Muc…

00:49:24  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
That Was a Useless Description

That Was a Useless Description

There is no more exciting pairing than waffles and writing, except for waffles and ice cream.

Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Mark attempts to explain a joke. Grant wants to know whose fault this is…

00:44:43  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
The World of Dirty Sodas

The World of Dirty Sodas

Your hosts discuss two local delicacies with the promise of more to come.

Mark brings Lard’s World Peace Tips. Grant struggles to read, then describes his whole water situation. He is disgusted by Mar…

00:43:53  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Goal Is to Kill the Flies

The Goal Is to Kill the Flies

An idle observation about the runtime of this podcast is followed by a marvelous idea for an improved desk accessory.

Grant brings Andy Capp. A love of silly words devolves into an anti-capitalist ran…

00:43:23  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
When You Do Bananas Only

When You Do Bananas Only

Mark’s mind is all a-jumble with observations and ill-defined opinions about Mario Kart World. It’s quite the introductory section yet again.

Mark brings Marmaduke. We’re once again turning back the c…

00:51:16  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
It's Like Shark Teeth

It's Like Shark Teeth

A heartwarming tale of a conquered past turns into an interrogation regarding countertop kitchen appliances.

Grant brings Sherman’s Lagoon. Listen: It’s not that hard to not make awful decisions about…

00:48:12  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Phil…Phi…Ph…

Phil…Phi…Ph…

Nothing like a brisk walk on an excruciatingly hot summer evening! Mark doesn’t have central air and Grant is curious about the frequency and emotional impact of lost discs.

Mark brings The Other Coas…

00:45:05  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Minimum-er Work Done

Minimum-er Work Done

Some companies are trying too hard to cater to a non-existent bell curve. Believe in us a little! We can dry clothes and make decisions like adults.

Grant brings Lucky Cow. A philosophical discussion …

00:42:34  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Come On, Color Boy

Come On, Color Boy

You’ve waited so long, and Mark is finally able to deliver on a Solo Stove update. Get yourself in the ecosystem of a convenient flame sufficiently large for a couple of smores.

Mark brings The Daily …

00:46:44  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Show Off Your Pots

Show Off Your Pots

Baseball, thunderstorms, strange cars, and small rooms. Oklahoma has everything!

Grant brings Berkeley Mews. What came first, the plant or the pot? Mark suggests a costly commission.

Mark brings The Ar…

00:44:34  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Not How Fire Works

Not How Fire Works

Step outside for a glimpse of summer. There’s fresh furniture next to not-quite-open flames. It’s sunny with a chance of pizza.

Mark brings Too Much Coffee Man. After a brief tangent, Grant explains s…

00:40:03  |   Thu 29 May 2025
A Dome of Onion

A Dome of Onion

A classic snack makes a comeback, and Mark isn’t nearly as disgusted as Grant had hoped. Warning tags are humorous and a workplace is spruced up.

Grant brings Non Sequitur. Mark doesn’t elaborate on h…

00:43:42  |   Thu 22 May 2025
In Three Slides

In Three Slides

After ushering in a new technological era, Mark recaps a recent vacation. Grant has a niche bit of dirt.

Mark brings Super-Fun-Pak Comix. He looks to mine the depths of Grant’s childhood dreams. It’s …

00:41:38  |   Thu 15 May 2025
Next Round of Crushing Defeats

Next Round of Crushing Defeats

Bureaucracy has its place, but we wish it weren’t in our lives. A harrowing tale is followed by a positive swing in the world of athletics.

Grant brings Frazz. What’s in a saying? Or is it an axiom? A…

00:41:32  |   Thu 08 May 2025
God Gave Me a Tongue

God Gave Me a Tongue

There’s dissent among the ranks regarding food temperature yet again. Mark has traps, and Grant missed out on core childhood games.

Mark brings Spot the Frog. If you’re squeamish about mild eye injuri…

00:45:06  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Reilly O'Reilly

Reilly O'Reilly

Mark is welcomed back to the spring baseball season outside of California, and Grant shares an old source of joy. Your hosts make some tentative plans.

Grant brings Breaking Cat News. Disney Channel O…

00:42:42  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
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