Accidentally Derivative

Jason has a disconcerting culinary experience and Marcus has jury duty

Jason tells of a legendary new gas station entree, and Marcus tells the tale of almost dying and all of the frustrations and revelations that came with it.

In a glorious, two-hour special, Jason and Marcus discuss overgrown trees, unexpected butter, a dodgily-named rental company, encountering strange people at the movies, grocery store, and on the road.

In the show's final episode, recorded live in front of a virtual audience, the guys talk about flying with interesting people, a strange man in the neighborhood, Jason plays some Sneaky Sasquatch, and they answer some questions about the show. Thank you so much for listening!

The guys discuss senioritis, ponder a missing word from a bumper sticker, raise a metaphorical glass to the memory of magnetic tape, and Marcus shares his intense distaste for a particular 1990's science fiction movie.

The guys discuss book "lyrics", appliance woes of many kinds, the affliction that is "swamp waist", board games, Jason discovers Affresh, and Marcus rants about Spotify's ineffective shuffling abilities.

The guys ponder the requirements for a "syndrome," discuss wet shoes and cleaning up people you've spilled Diet Coke on, and discover some of the intricacies of etiquette in the Japanese onsen.

The guys start the show singing Thompson Twins, and it devolves from there into discussion about burning Jawas, the epic saga of Jonathan and Logan, and pondering the life cycle of butterflies.

Jason tells of an incident involving a "flat" turtle, the guys discuss automated cars, Ze Frank's Earth Sandwich, the Japanese word for "rabbit," and different aspects of sleeping.

Jason shares the concern his sleep monitoring software is showing for him, the pair discuss hotel headboards, RV dealerships, and postal awkwardness. Jason then recounts the trouble he once had with a government toilet. The guys also do a Ps and Qs.

Jason and Marcus discuss the woes of timing the ordering of replacement toiletries and the demise of the Dash Button, and Jason unveils "Plan 50," his project to establish numerous new habits before he turns 50. Also, Jason has multiple technical difficulties with his audio.

Jason and Marcus remember Pepperidge Farm, talk about cookies both real and virtual, discuss many of the woes of air travel, compare travel backpack contents, and introduce a new listener-supported segment to the show: Accidentally Derivative Ps and Qs.

Jason brings back from his trip to the west coast a tale of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Monday.

Jason talks about all of the drama that occurred when he left his hair salon and went around the corner to his optometrist, he and Marcus discuss their distaste for the Hard Sell™ in both eyeglasses vendors and car dealerships, marvel at Carvana's car vending machine, Jason talks about Rollerblade Dude, and they both discuss the Nuchal Ligament without knowing that's what it's called.

Jason and Marcus take questions from the audience and tell stories about whiskey blending, tequila tasting, shooting safety videos, Impressions de France, and jelly.

Jason and Marcus tackle the topic of alien ghosts, various aspects of dreaming as humans and as dogs, overly loud live music in restaurants, leaving the tails on shrimp, and we get an update on Jason's sous salonist issues.

Jason and Marcus discuss the interesting phenomenon of Committee Face and context-based attractiveness, Marcus shares his admiration for "Mad" Jack Churchill, and Jason tells the epic tale of the DMV Crack.

The pair appreciate Lionel Ritchie, discuss the otherworldly NotMilk, Jason tells the tale of the rock-work guy next door, and the pair share their feelings and frustrations on the subject of belligerent sidewalk merging.

The exciting continuation of Jason's Tale of the Deluge and the pair discover the ins and outs of peanut butter management.

Jason and Marcus discuss the different meanings of the word "quite," we get an update on what's been going on with the Pregnancy Pillow lately, and Jason tells the first part of the Tale of the Deluge.

Jason and Marcus discuss the ins and outs of coffee mug design, the sanctity of morning solitude, and the enormous pressure of their solemn duty to save the world.

Jason and Marcus discuss being dorky disappointments to both fathers and sons, Marcus shares breaking news of a cake fire, the pair discuss dropping stuff, sweetening drinks, and revisit cereals.

Jason and Marcus discuss lightbulbs, Marcus tells the tale of the "shower outage," the pair take on 880s sitcoms, regional restrictions, the rules of the baggage claim, and we find out just why Jason knows all the words to Copa Cabana.

We're ON LOCATION! Jason and Marcus discuss the many weird intricacies of the cruise industry while hanging out on beautiful Castaway Cay.

Jason and Marcus ponder an Iron Maiden symphony, what is "true cinnamon", managing your weight data integrity, and breakdown the hidden meanings in "The Rainbow Connection"

Jason and Marcus discuss subscribe buttons (hint hint), starting projects after 9:30 PM, trying to find that sweet spot where you lose your video game at the same moment the episode of the show you're binging on Netflix ends so you can get some sleep.

Jason talks about making tea, Marcus talks about making Asgardian armor, and Jason has an epic journey through his dentist's office.

Jason and Marcus talk 3D Printing, carpet and furniture, a lot of stuff about toilets, and then touch on some recent movies they've watched.

Home improvement frustrations, zip ties, twist ties, Ziploc bags, jellyfish, and the odd items one finds in their Buy It Again list.

Jason and Marcus discuss their holidays, going to movie theaters, the various shampoos one encounters, and Jason tells a story of intrigue, betrayal, new relationships, and how best to tip French people, all in a single story about a trip to his barber.

Some of out favorite bits from the show along with some fan favorites. Have a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you next year!

Jason and Marcus discuss haircuts and trimming one's eyebrows, Jason tells a tale of Elvis (not THAT Elvis), the pair ponder the possible vocation of funeral photographer, and Jason and Marcus plot out a crowdsourcing guerilla operation to silence a percussive menace in the Disney Parks.

Jason and Marcus lament smart notifications, Jason floats a theory that his AirPods may be stalking him, they discuss the social contract as regards ordering food, and ponder just how crucial the sense of smell is.

Jason and Marcus discuss the joy of new Post-Its, misheard words and lyrics, Jason confesses to accidental snailicide, they try to solve what the adult version of "girlfriend" is, Jason has a run-in with a medical brochure in the men's room, and we have an update on The Ted Situation™

Jason and Marcus discuss their upcoming excursion to Takumi-Tei, classic television shows, screening calls in the future, being naked in one's kitchen, and Marcus describes a developing situation with a weird neighbor which Jason somehow makes weirder.

Marcus recounts his photography and trivia woes, Jason recalls his perfect Frasier moment, they discuss food machinery and a possible business opportunity, and how ironing is hindering the advancement of the human race.

Jason and Marcus discuss creepy dolls and even creepier children, the plot holes in the Thriller video, Jason's fear of the automotively encountered plastic bag, and Marcus's smoke detector mystery arrives at a conclusion.

Jason worries about being replaced by Cousin Oliver, he and Marcus discuss the nuances of personal identity, the "hold the bus" conundrum, Marcus gives an update on the smoke alarm situation, and Jason gives an update on his ear canal. All before taking on the complicated social issue of the decorative towel.

Jason and Marcus discuss mowers and landscaping, including the exciting conclusion of the Zero-Turn Confrontation, gene editing, the existential dread of childhood, Jason's faulty ear canal, and an interesting gum that boasts its own enduring unpleasantness.

Jason and Marcus talk about how they apparently can't complain, discuss belts and suitcase wheels, Jason tells the tale of his very weird flight, they develop the Show Recommendation Release Form, and Jason has a brush with death from a would-be horror movie antagonist on his lanai.

Jason (in his 8-bit form) and Marcus discuss Bryan Adams, the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration, Jason's forehead's encounter with a chair, some nerd stuff, and Jason tells the tale of "chasing the lizard," which isn't as dirty as it sounds.

Jason and Marcus discuss Episodic Amnesia, rental cars, and vacation playlists. Jason gives a sleep report as well as in update on the Colorado Casual Wedding and Marcus rants about an electrical outlet. This one is kind of all over the place.

Jason and Marcus discuss crying at movies, commenting on unfamiliar weather, writing checks, and signing cards. Jason also relays the tales of the Lost Dog & the Wrong Guy, Russ, and The Notary.

Jason and Marcus talk about the worrisome distinction of "chocolatey chips," concerts at Epcot, all of the recent changes at WDW, Jason talks about his encounter with a leaky monorail and also his upcoming blood work appointment, and how, when you have to hold still, that's the only time you find that you can't.

Jason regales Marcus with his wonderful interactions with the DMV and his son's driving test, they discuss jury duty and the Scientific Method's extensive resume, one beloved WDW buffet style restaurant has returned with Covid-conscious changes, and Marcus has opinions about actors' contracts, to the surprise of literally no one.

Jason and Marcus discuss a recent hiking trip Marcus went on, talk about the stress one encounters in the public bathroom stall, appropriate wedding attire, and the joys of both hotel laundry service and flying kites.

Jason and Marcus ponder a trip to the inspiration of the Overlook Hotel from The Shining, get into a short discussion about comic book movies, discuss the value of creativity in a bottom-line oriented world, and Jason laments the inner turmoil he feels concerning the neighborhood lemonade stand, and their lack of payment options.

Jason and Marcus discuss varieties of chocolates and nuts, have various chopstick-related beefs, and remember a classic Tim Burton movie. Warning: Contains Small Star Wars Rant.

Jason and Marcus discuss the Sleep Number bed, the necessity of an occasional need for a Check for Death, desk chairs, more Roomba drama, eating better. Also, to hopefully help him sleep, Jason has purchased... something.

Jason and Marcus discuss more of Jason's interactions with his neighbors, Zoom etiquette, The Banana Incident, athletic shorts management, and how to adequately and safely declare that one is not "the guy."

In Jason and Marcus's first live show, they talk about Jason's encounter with a very conspiracy-minded phlebotomist, the strange shortage of cocktail menus, and ask the question, "Just how clean is your belt?"