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427 episodes
Real Authentic Lava
Mark is channeling Grant’s culinary stylings, though he wasn’t quite as daring. He brags a little bit, then Grant shares something objectionable yet oddly tasty.Mark brings Home a...
Nominally Objectified
Grant makes Mark do an oopsie, all because of his archaic desire for tactile electronics. I mean, really.Grant brings Real Life Adventures. Somehow this remains a tech ...
The Water Police?
Mark has a technical question that amounts to spending money on a hobby. Long weekends are fruitful for activities, or sometimes non-activities.Mark brings Saturday Morning Breakfast...
What Did We Really Accomplish?
Mark has a tangible problem on multiple fronts. Grant thinks it’s actually quite calming, and Mark doesn’t intend to be this dour.Grant brings Crankshaft. It’s a simple questio...
He Has Website
Mark’s put himself in quite a bind, and Grant isn’t buying this whole retro tech movement. Shapes are pretty cool, though.Mark brings Haircut Practice. Streets in the sum...
A "Good Idea"
Mark won a game, but Grant’s seen it done better. Flight times are weird, but mild airport paranoia solves most issues.Grant brings xkcd. Enjoy the brief feel-good session before assessing any potenti...
Modern Bells and Whistles
Kick the tires on this old podcast, but not on Mark’s new wheels! These puppies are hot. They weren’t acquired without some mild inconvenience, though.Mark brings Bob ...
Are You Aware of Ken Jennings?
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 Li...
Erector?
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
Cost per Kaboonk
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...
A Big Target® on My Back
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
Uncomfortable Dog on Hot Pavement
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.<...
I Was Perturbed. Severely!
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...
I'm an Accountant
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...
Hipster of the Senses
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 mem...
Before We Get Controversial
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 b...
Advocating On Behalf of Mucus Membranes
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 ...
Hard to Fork Over
Strap in, folks. There’s some high drama that’s been a long time coming. Grant’s here to lay it out straight for you. It’s juicy! And plasticky!Mark brings Animal Crackers....
Notoriously Extra Bad
Is it just us, or have tearaway cardboard packages become way worse? Maybe it’s just the freezer. Maybe it’s the world’s interminable slide into mediocrity.Grant brings Cleats. He’...
The Big Light
Mark did just fine in a fun event. Grant shares something kind of gross and kind of funny.Mark brings Real Life Adventures. Grant makes correct assumptions about Mark’s...
Offense Intended
Mark’s on his last legs, but has just enough energy to recommend a book. Grant bought some bread.Grant brings Gasoline Alley. He unwittingly corners Mark into a forced thera...
Legally Distinct Space Station
Pretending like they’re a real podcast, your hosts follow up on the previous episode. Then, Grant prompts Mark to share some sordid details about local sports broadcasting rights.Mark brings
Always a Banana Button
Mark’s attempt at a fun topic turns slightly grim, but luckily a pivot to baseball picks up the spirit.Grant brings Non Sequitur. Even a chemist can be impressed by the proper...