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Episodes
348 episodes
Am I Just Bad at Sitting?
New technology is accompanied by bad colors, though Grant slowly comes around to Mark’s point of view.Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn. Mirrors are terrible, vo...
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Episode 349
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45:25

Not In Front of the Kids
What’s a stimulant anyway? Get it in your chocolate or through the typical means and enjoy the placebo before you hit a wall with nothing but a staircase on which to proceed.Mark brings
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Episode 348
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47:09

We, the Faithful
As the death knells of Skype peal across the internet, your hosts determine how to honor the occasion. Also, Grant watches YouTube with rapidity.Grant brings Wallace the Br...
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Episode 347
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41:43

A Middle Schooler's Fever Dream
Teeth were yanked, podcasts were ingested, and overall it wasn’t that bad.Mark brings False Knees. He fails to convince Grant that dedicated popcorn pop-ups in grocery stores ...
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Episode 346
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42:22

Can You Please Not Whisper?
There’s quite a spread to display, and Grant got too thick a cut. Who has room for all these boxes, and do they even matter?Grant brings Pearls Before Swine. Please, wh...
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Episode 345
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45:50

Befingered
A computer peripheral is on hiatus, and Grant also has some hand problems. Your hosts interrogate various analogies for body-related phrases.Mark brings Sticky Comics. We’r...
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Episode 344
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39:58

Exactly Like Bish Bash Bosh
Strap on an oversized pair of skates and glide down the metaphorical podcast ice as you take in the ramblings of two hosts who have some tissue issues.Grant brings Calvin and...
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Episode 343
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43:06

Bring Your Woodworking to Starbucks
Computer monitors can get haunted, and Grant has a stationery dilemma. Your hosts interrogate what makes homework legible and reasonable.Mark brings Moderately Confused
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Episode 342
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42:59

Roof Time for Grant
Mark is excited about a mid-morning errand. Grant suggests some new foodstuffs.Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Teenage suburban tropes are of suspicious reality.
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Episode 341
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44:26

I Wasn’t Listening—I Was Doing Math
Grant has some leaky pipes if you know what I mean. Mark has a strange run-in with the proprietor of some puzzles.Mark brings Unstrange Phenomena. There are ...
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Episode 340
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45:54

The Recursive Cat
Mark purchased two adult objects that are extremely not salacious. This isn’t that kind of show. Grant finds a bad expensive product.Grant brings Cheer Up, Emo Kid. A fl...
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Episode 339
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43:54

Change Batteries and Fix the Whole World
This episode is where the rubber meets the road. We’ve got more life hacks than you can shake a soil-laden banana at.Mark brings Lucky Cow. Your hosts quickly read up on the lat...
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Episode 338
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46:28

Sloppy Dregs of a Watermelon
Grant’s a big gas boy, at least until something better comes along. Mark is optimistic about the present and future of cooking technology.Grant brings Amanda the Great. ...
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Episode 337
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43:06

I’m Not Embracing Mall Culture
Mark had a chance to experience and observe what Grant believes never really happens. At least, not for your social butterfly hosts.Mark brings Home Free. This podcast is big in...
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Episode 336
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43:16

There's Rice Somewhere
Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop for hands. But there is plenty to go around if you’re interested in having uncomfortable pants after a long walk.Grant brings ...
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Episode 335
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45:20

I'll See You At Three
Ah, yes. Another dumb toy. But don’t let your ears fool you because your next music theory class has that covered. It’s not always wise to listen to your elders.Mark brings
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Episode 334
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45:14

Experimental Crumbs
Mark is officially a real adult. Grant has a great hack for all you folks stuck hanging out in phone trees.Grant brings Wallace the Brave. Mark guesses correctly and am...
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Episode 333
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44:08

My Grandma Calls it “Cranberry Relish”
Happy Thanksgiving! Join Mark and Grant, the latter of whom is highly suspicious and critical of a certain cultural holiday foodstuff in certain situations.Mark brings My D...
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Episode 332
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45:06

Life is Not About Feeling Things
There’s a loose thread on some threads that your hosts have to handle. Amazon’s recommendation algorithm is pretty wacky.Grant brings Calvin and Hobbes. After a brief jou...
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Episode 331
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45:39

The 2004 Blockbuster “National Treasure”
Mark attempts to hedge his statements, which, in hindsight, he did poorly. But the real moral is that he performed his civic duty and has constructive feedback for the city of New Haven. Grant has generally had a good experience.Mark br...
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Episode 330
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48:20

Shoes Are My Happy Place
Hidden among the inane and casual talk of footwear is an important PSA for all the elderly folks in your life. Tread with care.Grant brings Phoebe and Her Unicorn....
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Episode 329
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47:52

Immense Sadness In the Eyes of This Horse
Do you hear that… that..? Let’s spruce up this joint; maybe do some light construction while we’re at it. Your home improvement experts are here to help.Mark brings Pickles. Gran...
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Episode 328
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44:12

Bone-Sooting Heat
Extra! Extra! There’s a new entrant in the portable home heating market, and Grant has some strong feelings on their marketing terminology.Grant brings Amanda the Great....
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Episode 327
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41:24
