Comical Start

Mark is paralyzed by choice regarding discussion topics over the past few weeks. But your hosts manage to strap themselves in and tackle a few topics that are as unimportant as ever.

Grant brings Lio.…

After a quick Christmas card check in, Mark discusses his work trip. Speaking of which, neither of your hosts are “jet-setting”, regardless of which definition you choose. Baseball statistics are not…

More updates! Furniture, mail, travel: what a potpourri of miscellany! Mark got a great deal, and discovered a flaw in our new-fangled postal technology.

Grant brings The Born Loser. The only connecti…

There are updates on some of Mark’s tools. It’s not particularly interesting, but you get what you get.

Grant brings Pibgorn. Mark needs to get over his qualms with the phrasing of a request, but he d…

Grant owes some communication, and your hosts explore the metaphorical financial ramifications of being late to a conversation. Advice is swapped both ways.

Mark brings xkcd. What’s the use of a GPS w…

It’s only been a few days in the real world since the last recording, so your hosts actually remember enough to have some flow between episodes. Why dirty extra dishes?

After a failed segue, Grant bri…

It all gets off to a slow start, but your hosts find their groove. Spices can really sneak up on you.

Mark brings Real Life Adventures. After a quick editor’s note, your hosts compare fire-building ta…

Mark fights through sleepiness, and Grant gave 100% effort to achieve 85% of what was needed. Your hosts connect with their past, and discuss punctuation at length.

Grant brings a Lola comic. While th…

Your hosts can’t help dabbling in pen territory yet again. But, Mark quickly moves to reprimanding Grant’s lack of communication, and overall disinterest in a fine Disney Halloween movie. We’ll get ‘…

Grant has quite a revelation about energy usage in electronics, and Mark solves one of his tech problems. Then, your hosts discuss fountain pens at length. Mark is drinking the kool-aid, and Grant is…

Standing is worth it, and belly-button height is ideal. And those suburbs? Wowee, what a nostalgic, if nominally stressful, experience.

Mark brings Grand Avenue. Does Grant identify with Autumn? Does …

Some new decorations, and Grant had a pretty low-key weekend. Mark drove quite a while. Applebee’s menu items are discussed.

Grant brings JumpStart. His technology took a swim, and Mark is impressed t…

Enjoy an abbreviated episode where Mark talks about the goings-on of his honeymoon.

Well, Mark got married. And despite claims of getting sleep, not much that he says for the first twenty minutes indicates as much.

Mark brings The Adventures of Business Cat. Nemeses? Rivals? Grant do…

Grant learns more about Trivial Pursuit, and Mark has some issues with the game’s editors. Also, go check out the Minnesota State Fair.

Grant brings Home Free. Home projects are far and few between in…

Mark is off to the not-as-great-state of Wisconsin. Sometimes things are just different. New living accommodations are explored. Houseplants? Sure. Shampoo? You bet.

Mark brings Jake Likes Onions. How…

The road trip is done, and Mark turns around to travel again soon. Heelys are neat. Concentrated beverage syrup can get messy.

Grant brings Rudy Park. He continues on his journey towards a greater und…

As your hosts record at a rapid pace, time becomes meaningless. Travel plans continue, and the start of the pandemic is revisited. Grant is amazed at what a functional work environment can get you.

Ma…

Mark has a laundry problem. Or, is it really a people problem? Grant is juggling recuperation and productivity.

Grant brings Frank and Ernest. Ronald Regan popularized things, but did not invent them.

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