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Society & Culture Comedy Comics
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
371
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Unisockle

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 maintenance. Mark needs clarification.

Mark brings

00:47:06  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
By Substances, I Mean Nutella

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 admits to his bad habits. Mark wants to ex…

00:46:52  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
Hasselhoff Hasselhurdle

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.

Mark brings Invisible Bread to talk comf…

00:42:15  |   Thu 21 Jan 2021
Whisked Away to a Government Lab

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, looking for some wishes. Mark surprises …

00:47:34  |   Thu 14 Jan 2021
The Respect for the Omnipresence of Death

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 brings The Humble Stumble. After narrowly avo…

00:44:22  |   Thu 07 Jan 2021
Watch Out For Those Sturdy Bottoms

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, allowing Mark to provide sage advice on …

00:45:16  |   Thu 31 Dec 2020
An Inch of Charcuterie

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 brings Long Story Short, and gives Grant …

00:41:06  |   Thu 24 Dec 2020
Can We Just Call It a Table?

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 bit frustrated for other reasons too, and …

00:47:04  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
I Call That One My Quilt

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.

Mark brings a Junk Drawer comic. Your hosts…

00:39:47  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
It's Important That They're Thick

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 brings Red and Rover, and surprisingly a…

00:42:31  |   Thu 03 Dec 2020
Rethink My Cheese Usage

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 like.

Mark brings a Reality Check comic,…

00:43:46  |   Thu 26 Nov 2020
Light Came Out of Your Nose

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 talk about getting old and feeling older…

00:44:48  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
Cozy Sensations Above the Belt

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 experiences on the playground. Grant marched …

00:47:27  |   Thu 12 Nov 2020
I'm Just Hungry For Pie

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 written), but it’s important to address.

Grant …

00:41:38  |   Thu 05 Nov 2020
Crunchy With the Shells

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 all varieties. What even is an over-easy e…

00:42:50  |   Thu 29 Oct 2020
Circle Time

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.

Grant brings a Luann comic. He has another c…

00:47:53  |   Thu 22 Oct 2020
So It's Not a Horse

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 breakfast carb hierarchy. Grant blows that away …

00:45:49  |   Thu 15 Oct 2020
Sounding Like a Dirty Hippie

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 gods. After quite a failed attempt at a topic…

00:44:33  |   Thu 08 Oct 2020
Into Weird Vacuum Stuff

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 hosts dive into the world of jingles and …

00:40:45  |   Thu 01 Oct 2020
One Weird Noise

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. Grant was a monster.

Grant brings For Bette…

00:42:49  |   Thu 24 Sep 2020
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