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Comics Society & Culture Comedy
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
371
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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I Was Trying to Make it Midwestern

I Was Trying to Make it Midwestern

Mark is tired. Like, rather quite tired. Grant is extremely skeptical of sports physics at altitude.

Grant brings Domestic Abuse. What the heck is car wax anyway? Definitely not a metaphor. But the en…

00:42:11  |   Thu 12 Oct 2023
Powerhouse Beach Volleyball Combo

Powerhouse Beach Volleyball Combo

There’s both good and bad in this world, and one can only hope that a fun new desk ornament outweighs the frustration of losing unimportant data. Grant learns a new productivity hack.

Mark brings Wayn…

00:42:52  |   Thu 05 Oct 2023
It Goes Like

It Goes Like "Woo Woo"

After the creation of a new band, your hosts confirm the small blip that is a lost listener. Grant found a new place to play.

Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid. Do consider the incredible value that is y…

00:41:10  |   Thu 28 Sep 2023
Two Hundred Dollars Worth of Garlic

Two Hundred Dollars Worth of Garlic

The more you spend the more you save! At least that is Mark’s approach to using his immunization coupons at a local grocery store. Egg yolks? Oreos? Yes, please.

Mark brings Questionable Quotebook. Gr…

00:42:10  |   Thu 21 Sep 2023
Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Mark requests an answer to a longstanding bit of curiosity about Grant’s computer software. Mark has a similar affliction but with less effect.

Grant brings Ordinary Bill. After a classic guessing gam…

00:40:09  |   Thu 14 Sep 2023
Lick to Hit the “A” Button

Lick to Hit the “A” Button

Grant’s side of the recording was lost, so we apologize for the low-bandwidth Skype call. There are limiting factors in baking. Sunday brunch is always good, even if it’s from McDonald’s.

Mark brings

00:42:58  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
Indeed, A Turtleneck

Indeed, A Turtleneck

Your hosts dive right in to discussing slides and presentations. Grant has a bare-bones approach. Also, spreadsheets and data.

Grant brings Underpants and Overbites. After an unrelated tangent, Mark o…

00:42:55  |   Thu 31 Aug 2023
Now You've Only Got Two Darts

Now You've Only Got Two Darts

Herbs and spice and everything nice are better when they come in giant containers. Although some seasoning mixes need to justify their existence.

Mark brings Herman. Grant nominally regrets not playin…

00:41:41  |   Thu 24 Aug 2023
I Would Love Your Rabbit Hole

I Would Love Your Rabbit Hole

There are a few false alarms with technology. Mark hit a reading milestone and has an impassioned review for all to hear. Grant has a bone to pick with a teen fiction author.

Grant brings Chuckle Bros

00:45:09  |   Thu 17 Aug 2023
Mundanely Bizarre Things

Mundanely Bizarre Things

A dilemma of money and experience nearly paralyzed Mark, and subsequently almost led him to impulsively do something silly anyway. Grant provides support.

Mark brings Betty. After a failed and unfocus…

00:43:07  |   Thu 10 Aug 2023
…How About a Piñata?

…How About a Piñata?

Grant is introduced to the fearless march of technology observable in the Bay Area. Mark purchased a party favor that hit just right.

Grant brings Bear with Me. Mark would rather not use his horn. May…

00:44:59  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
Hydration by Proxy

Hydration by Proxy

Mark has a new toy, and self-describing phrases are difficult. Are gardening-based puns an email faux pas?

Mark brings Animal Crackers. He hopes to dredge up a social media campaign from Grant’s past.…

00:42:51  |   Thu 27 Jul 2023
Icons of Style

Icons of Style

Mark tells tales of the descent of Deadheads onto San Francisco. Totally separately, he separated a metal fidget puzzle. Grant’s on the hunt for an odd crochet gift.

Grant brings Frank and Ernest. Aft…

00:42:31  |   Thu 20 Jul 2023
Save Penguin, Break Ice

Save Penguin, Break Ice

This episode starts with quite the introduction. Sweet treats? Tiny games? Knock-off products? Check, check, and check.

Mark brings Overboard. Grant has a measured, discipline thought on prioritizing …

00:50:00  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
The Power of God and Anime

The Power of God and Anime

Mark uses some fancy footwork to justify Grant’s poor communication. Your hosts find new uses for old tools. There’s not just one way to use dish soap.

Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Mark has an Alto…

00:38:06  |   Thu 06 Jul 2023
Oh, the Actual Spanish!

Oh, the Actual Spanish!

With both hosts back in the mix, a proper and extremely minimal commemoration of 5 years occurs. This puts them on the precipice of quarter life crises. Grant gives his thoughts on large malls yet ag…

00:44:12  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
Pockets of Conversation

Pockets of Conversation

Mark rambles for a while.

00:24:05  |   Thu 22 Jun 2023
You've Been a Bad Spoon

You've Been a Bad Spoon

Mark doesn’t sleep as well as Grant, and hates certain foods for pseudo-breakfast. How does one properly fry rice?

Mark brings The Other End. What’s in a cloud? Do shapes just come about, and can you …

00:44:13  |   Thu 15 Jun 2023
Uploaded Nine Years Ago

Uploaded Nine Years Ago

What’s going on in the neighborhood? Your hosts go to the source with some hard-hitting reporting on youth dance classes, animal rescue, doctor visits, and scat.

Grant brings Barkeater Lake. Pie is su…

00:45:25  |   Thu 08 Jun 2023
The Gloves Are Off

The Gloves Are Off

A toy from the past is thoroughly explored. Mark almost spends between $25 and $150 to experience the thrill of the game one last time.

Mark brings Junk Drawer. Grant’s one critique is that he doesn’t…

00:45:05  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
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