Comical Start

Your hosts reminisce about their time as online youths in a world built by Flash. Mark recounts going to a museum, and is excited about libraries.

Grant brings Doodle for Food. Your hosts disagree on …

After exploring contact from the outside world, Mark lays out his device charging situation. These are important matters.

Mark brings Half Full. Grant gets the low-down on Dune: Part 1 before discussi…

Grant has a new toy, and boy is it clacky. Your hosts each share their side of the story of Grant receiving said item.

Grant brings Breaking Cat News. He has a problem with some cat names, and Mark do…

After a quick review of a victorious scene in San Francisco, your hosts let ambidextrous folks make them a bit political. Whoops!

Mark brings Sarah’s Scribbles. He requests a story or two from his co-…

Things go off the rails immediately when your hosts begin to window shop on a well-regarded online retailer. Grant warns the listeners of the danger of laser engravers.

Grant brings The Lockhorns. Mar…

Something complicated died on Grant today only to allow him to save something much simpler. Good thing too, or we would have had quite the mess on our hands.

Mark brings Haircut Practice. After a quic…

Mark can now address people with aplomb and pizazz. Grant could be a bit more colorful.

Grant brings Sticky Comics. Mark gets a little too excited about a thought experiment.

Mark brings Loose Parts. H…

The boys are back in town to share their hot—or spicy? mild?—salsa takes. There are rather unique ways to use certain condiments, but Grant has failed to act on old information. He does have plenty t…

Valuing your time is important, particularly during a hectic holiday season. Mark ended up back at a key moment in Comical Start history as part of a company party.

Grant brings Pickles. After staving…

Your hosts can’t quite agree on how to run a gift exchange. And even if they could, Grant wouldn’t be too jazzed about it.

Mark brings Liberty Meadows. After a bad joke, Grant learns something new abo…

Mark is spreading gospels and breaking oaths. Snack cakes are important, as is participating in local journalism.

Grant brings Frazz. What’s wrong with the world? Why can’t Grant draw a picture withou…

Mark has a revelation about wasted time over the last few years. Nice gifts are nice.

Mark brings Savage Chickens. He teaches Grant about a niche TV show from decades ago, and that somehow turns into …

Mark has a heck of a mundane morning, roaming between stores in an attempt to clean his dishes. Grant faces down a miniscule porcelain specter.

Grant brings BFGF Syndrome. Mark has an unhinged take, a…

A lot of talking happened this past weekend, and Mark rediscovers the now-useless fruits of his past self’s labor. Your hosts have somewhat different memories of concert band.

Mark brings Nest Heads. …

Grant fights off some bad decisions. The world of microwaveable food in bags is ripe and varied, as is the range of generic-sounding culturally non-specific meal names.

Grant brings Shen Comix. Mark i…

Mark’s train of thought leaves the station without him, so Grant jumps in. Your hosts review some tricks and treats. One particular neighborhood has been put in a tough position for Halloween.

Mark br…

Mark had an unusual wardrobe malfunction that nobody else could have noticed. Grant is ready to make some traditional cuisine with grandma-approved supplies. Mark has a pot.

Grant brings Too Much Coff…

Mark recounts a thrilling experience of private and public performance. Grant gets an objectionably tasty advertisement.

Mark brings Home Free. Children’s tales can be memorable, enlightening, and oh-…

There’s stuff in the air, and surprise! It’s equal parts flour and dust. Space-heating kitchen appliances are only good in the winter, and Mark made cookies.

Grant brings Petunia & Dre. The infamous N…

Amusement parks are not in the shared vocabulary of your hosts. Mark’s lack of experience is somehow still more than Grant’s, at least in recent memory.

Mark brings That is Priceless. Grant knows wher…