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We’re here to talk about the big cheese. And a little bit of little cheese. Who knew the upper Midwest was such a hotbed of processed dairy activity? Grant brings Please Listen to Me . A philosophical trolley problem actually involves giant birds, and more courage than cold discernment. Mark brings Momma . This time, Grant really doesn’t care. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
Can one ever truly reseal a manufacturer’s container? Is it simply a lost art, with consumers left in the lurch? What would it take to hire effective people to fix such a problem? Grant brings xkcd . Mark is fascinated by the inept more than an aquarium, more than a zoo industry in Iowa. Mark brings Moderately Confused . He assigns homework. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
There’s something in the air… Particulate matter, mostly. And discussion of grapes. And also the weather. Normal stuff, no need for concern. Mark brings Bacon . It’s a whole new world on the stovetop. Grant brings UFO . Sometimes a thing is too clever by half. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
We’re talking things that are put into other things . Some of those are feet. Some of them are bags. Some of them are right on time. Some of them aren’t even in your current state of residence. Grant brings Sour Grapes . It’s time to talk about a beloved movie franchise and a surprising role. Mark brings Cattitude — Doggonit . Fine European dining is all the rage. Send feedback to…
Did you hear the good news about the World Cup? Somehow your hosts recorded this episode weeks in advance, and it is somehow still vaguely relevant, insofar as there remains soccer to be played. But, more importantly, safety . Mark brings Crabgrass . He is impassioned by the state of athletic fields. Grant brings Non Sequitur . Lars? Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
Grant may have a horrible muscular issue, or just something a bit weird. Mark had some trouble himself, but was saved twice. Besides, who needs sound? Grant brings Pickles . Yes, your hosts are barely 30. Yes, they’re also a bit crotchety. Grant tells a story. Mark brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn . Just imagine a clicky clacky digital keyboard typing these notes for you. Send feedback to…
Let’s not worry too much about who caught what. Mark briefly displays poor internet literacy, and your hosts come up with novel white-hat sports hacking scenarios. Mark brings Ike . Conversations, believe it or not, rely quite a lot on two people being in the right mood. Grant brings Baby Blues . Tropes can be a little much. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
Grant is having none of Mark’s funny idea he saw online. But, your hosts are all in on an olfactory-heavy introductory section. Grant brings Win, Lose, Drew . Cue the Mad Men meme. Mark brings Junk Drawer . He insults Grant accidentally on purpose. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
Mark has an important update prior to a general survey of processed carbohydrate options. Mark brings Bo Nanas . Grant gets a bit fussy, and also surprisingly lenient. Grant brings Crankshaft . What’s a little firm direction between friends? Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .
Mark recounts his excellent time spent in West Philadelphia. Most notably, a messy cheesesteak. Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes . Mark is immune to embarrassment. Mark brings Farcus . He goads Grant into a bit of a rant. Send feedback to comicalstart@gmail.com .