Comical Start

Comical Start

By Mark and GrantComedySociety & Culture
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Comical Start episodes

  • I Never Knew You Were a Flamingo

    A hitch in the moving process happened this weekend, but overall things are swell. An idiosyncrasy is discovered.

    Grant brings a Big Top comic. He’s intrigued by the flavor profile of various condiments, as well as the adhesion of kitchen items.

    Mark brings Sticky Comics to talk donut geometry.

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    41 min
  • 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 Adult Children to talk about spoiling oneself. Both hosts engage in mild forms of it, but are not monsters.

    Grant brings Over the Hedge. Mild fidgeting of various ilks are discussed. A challenge with monetary award is issued.

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    48 min
  • 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 explore it a bit more, and things go off the rails after an interruption from a third party.

    Mark brings a Lunarbaboon comic. Grant is not impressed by ice cream trucks.

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    47 min
  • 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 comfort zones. How do we feel doing them? Why does the idea of talking on the phone stink so much more than doing the talking?

    Grant brings a Heart of the City comic, because he used math. Mark is wary of his line of questioning, but it all ends up positive in the end.

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    43 min
  • 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 him and they go off on a tangent of ill-informed tax law.

    Mark brings a Savage Chickens comic, looking for another wish in a fantasy universe. Don’t email us about that, Mikhail.

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    48 min
  • 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 avoiding a discussion about socks, he probes Grant for a take on the Disney Corporation.

    Grant brings The Born Loser. It turns out neither comic went the way you may expect.

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    45 min
  • 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 how to approach new hobbies. Grant agrees.

    Mark brings Small Potatoes, and just wants a quick chat about sunglasses.

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    46 min
  • 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 carte blanche to upgrade his working environment. Turns out, Grant isn’t a fan of noise and Mark wants a little more surface area.

    Grant brings a Lio comic, revealing that Mark cares about convenient precision, but not for its own sake.

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    42 min
  • 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 Grant tastes his emotions.

    Grant brings a Grand Avenue comic, hoping to discover when trash becomes treasure. Mark is a little slow on the draw, then remembers a close friend who embodies the phrase.

    Mark brings Please Listen to Me, ideally to discuss things that are a bit more positive than the comic itself. That doesn’t quite pan out.

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    48 min
  • 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 explore the utility and linguistics of blankets. It’s certain to be a snuggly topic.

    Grant brings a Speed Bump comic because he improved his oral hygiene.

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    40 min

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