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Comical Start

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Comics Society & Culture Comedy
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
372
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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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
Honey or Some Sort of Sugar Syrup

Honey or Some Sort of Sugar Syrup

Mark has a new idea for you Comical Starters, and Grant has some tweaks. After a brief aside about TV, the brainstorming continues.

Mark brings a Lucky Cow comic to talk food substitutions, and Grant …

00:42:23  |   Thu 17 Sep 2020
Skimming For the Word

Skimming For the Word "Evil"

It’s hot out folks, but Mark is taking one for the team in the name of audio quality. Roommate dynamics are explored, and Grant practiced self care. Mark is sizzling up some good stuff.

Grant brings S…

00:42:52  |   Thu 10 Sep 2020
Satanic Corn Tongue

Satanic Corn Tongue

Mark 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 lineag…

00:43:53  |   Thu 03 Sep 2020
A Religious Experience

A Religious Experience

Grant had trouble starting the episode, and Mark has a new brother. A lot of feelings reside in the intro.

Grant brought a Ziggy comic, asking about risk in society. Mark can’t quite pin down what Gra…

00:46:13  |   Thu 27 Aug 2020
My Nothing Box

My Nothing Box

After a morbid start, Mark talks camping a bit, and Grant cleaned. Your hosts plan some live tours.

Mark brings The Lost Bear to explore the recesses of Grant’s mind. Does he get lost in thought, and …

00:45:55  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
Dodgy Advice

Dodgy Advice

Mark 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 t…

00:46:08  |   Thu 13 Aug 2020
A Unique Lesson with Paper Towels

A Unique Lesson with Paper Towels

Mark 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…

00:44:40  |   Thu 06 Aug 2020
Naughty Word Seagulls

Naughty Word Seagulls

Mark asserts that Grant should work at a menswear store. A larger conversation around retail and customer service evolves.

Grant brings The Knight Life. A convoluted description later, Mark is venting…

00:42:53  |   Thu 30 Jul 2020
My Cooking Box is Bigger Than Yours

My Cooking Box is Bigger Than Yours

The pizza challenge was met. Tune in to see the results.

Mark brings a Life on Earth comic to establish Grant’s role in a rock band. After a bit of dithering, a position is agreed upon. The formation …

00:42:34  |   Thu 23 Jul 2020
Trips and Ticks

Trips and Ticks

Mark 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 …

00:45:32  |   Thu 16 Jul 2020
Socks and Resurrection

Socks and Resurrection

Mark 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 C…

00:42:48  |   Thu 09 Jul 2020
We Could Call it Karen

We Could Call it Karen

Mark 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.

Gr…

00:45:04  |   Thu 02 Jul 2020
The Next Hit Garden Flamingo

The Next Hit Garden Flamingo

Mark 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 tal…

00:45:26  |   Thu 25 Jun 2020
Episode of Glory

Episode of Glory

To 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 a…

00:43:01  |   Fri 19 Jun 2020
Lip-to-Skin Contact Stories

Lip-to-Skin Contact Stories

Grant didn’t have a good weekend. Or, well, maybe he did. Frozen pizzas are briefly discussed, and a revelation about food temperature is had.

Mark brought a Spot the Frog comic. Grant doesn’t spot th…

00:43:04  |   Thu 11 Jun 2020
Brand Name Vegan Meat Alternatives

Brand Name Vegan Meat Alternatives

Mark has yawning problems and has a real hankering for cheese curds. Some fast food stories are swapped, and your hosts try to adequately address national tensions. They care. Finally, the intro wrap…

00:42:41  |   Thu 04 Jun 2020
A Palm to the Forehead

A Palm to the Forehead

Mark is back in Minnesota, and Grant has two unrelated tangents to discuss.

Note: Due to travel, this episode was not as painstakingly pored over while editing like usual, so apologies for any issues.

00:46:23  |   Thu 28 May 2020
Bed Cot Philly Paper

Bed Cot Philly Paper

Mark 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 abou…

00:44:31  |   Thu 21 May 2020
Our Goth Episode

Our Goth Episode

It’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,…

00:46:32  |   Thu 14 May 2020
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