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The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Pinball and Video GamesThe guys kick off the episode playing Jackbox Survey Scramble, they test out gaming on Discord, graduation, road construction, old man weather, the crow attack, and much, much more!
01:34 – Jeff welcomes users, Scott shares the game they’re playing, and they share the exciting story of how they met. Scott talks about a UFC fighter back in the day that used laxatives to cut weight pre-fight, they talk about lessons learned, and kick off the game. They both vote on the first topic, they try another game, and make plans for hosting a party pack.
16:41 – The cr...2025-06-271h 05
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Hangout - Brogan Checks InBrogan joins the crew on this episode with an update on the happs in Louisiana, they discuss Tubi, cannabis benefits, podcast party plans, crawfish, and alligators! Congrats to friend and supporter of the podcast, Chancey, and his first grandchild!!
01:53 – Brogan kicks off this episode, shares how people down south introduce themselves, and talks about the recent tornado warnings in the area. He talks about the low price of gas, the cost of a Big Mac, and it being the end of the fresh crawfish season. Jeff talks about planning to see the aurora borealis, the best times to...2025-06-0656 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Just a HangoutOn this episode, Jeff and Scott discuss the Sami Chohfi interview, earthquakes, robot dogs, person-sized drones, emergency preparation, Popeyes pickle menu, MTV back in the day, Oculus pinball game, and much more!
00:26 – Scott kicks off this episode sharing a story about the life of one of GCP’s authentic stickers, Jeff reflects on the days he and Scott met, and talks about the recent weather in the PNW. Scott talks about his recent visit to Northwest Trek, people watching at the zoo, and Jeff talks about his love for people watching. Scott talks about his zoo membership and...2025-04-181h 06
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Gritty SouthThe crew, including Brogan, returns to chat about HIV Prevention monsters, who would win in a fistfight between Baton Rouge and Tacoma, gas prices, the world's largest convenience store, Austin, Texas, future meet-ups, bridges, Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches, and much, much more!
01:45 – The guys talk about how long it’s been since they’ve chatted, Brogan talks about what area in Louisiana he’s at, and the amazing bars that are in his area. He gives a shout-out to Joe at Zee Zees, discusses his new job, and his sighting of his first outdoor cockroach. Jeff talks about wh...2025-03-281h 06
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Bonus - Friday Night Hangout - South Sound Music FestivalBonus episode!!! The guys talk with Dalton Haegele, member of the band Ruston Way, and host of the upcoming event South Sound Music Fest. They discuss the event and give end-of-the-year shout outs.
01:23 – Jeff reflects on how he and Scott first met, introduces Dalton, and Dalton shares the type of artists people can see at the South Sound Music Fest at Real Art Tacoma. He talks about putting the festival together, the most significant challenges with putting it together, and his hope for a good turnout. Scott talks about GCP’s luck with putting on comedy events, and...2024-12-0931 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hang Out - Thanksgiving 2024In this episode, the guys discuss all things Thanksgiving, the recent Mike Tyson fight, scamming in the news, Disney ticket swindling, and the GCP season break. Many, many thanks to our listeners and guests on this GCP series! Happy Holidays! The crew is looking forward to our new series in 2025. Stay tuned!!
01:14 – Jeff wishes Scott a Happy Thanksgiving, they discuss holiday traveling, and give a shout-out to people working over Thanksgiving. Jeff talks about the vegetarian options for the holiday, Scott discusses learning the horrors of rock and roll music, possibly switching up the format to be mo...2024-11-2753 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout - Comic Show Recap / Tyson vs. PaulOn this GCP episode, the guys chat about the Grit City Comic Book Show, the Mike Tyson fight projections, enhancing your Thanksgiving experience, GCP movie night, small community family relations, and topics you could discuss at the Thanksgiving get-together.
01:37 – Jeff welcomes listeners from around the world, Scott talks about hanging out at the Grit City Comic Book show, and running into Ethan HD while being there. He gives a shout-out to the Camp Bar, talks about the Elf on the Shelf at the bar, and enjoying a pickle back with friend of the podcast, Erik. Jeff expresses hi...2024-11-201h 00
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - All The Cons! Featuring The Cooper VortexThis time, the guys talk about the recent Washington State Horror Con, the upcoming Grit City Comic Show, the after-party plans, and they drop the second episode of The Cooper Vortex series featuring the interview with Pat and Ron, authors of The Legend of DB Cooper: Death by Natural Causes.
01:24 – Jeff welcomes GCP friend Cnote, Scott talks about hanging out with Brogan for his birthday, and talks about enjoying breakfast at The Valley. He talks about his experience at the recent Washington State Horror Con in Puyallup, visiting Ken while there, and Jeff talks about the types of con...2024-11-0652 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Halloween Favorites and Top 10's with Suzanne and Derek!GCP friends Derek and Suzanne hang with Jeff on this episode. They chat about Drinking for Conservation‘s upcoming events, Derek’s trip to Tokyo, Halloween Costumes, favorite Halloween Candy, top scary movies, and much more!
01:17 – Jeff starts the show discussing how he and Derek met, Suzanne gives a shout-out to the next Drinking for Conservation upcoming event, Owl Have a Drink, and shares some of the other animals and habitats they’ve supported through drinking. Derek talks about his recent trip to Tokyo, the primary places they focused on, and Suzanne expresses how amazing the food is in Greec...2024-10-301h 04
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Getting Creative - Bonus w/ Joshua W. TurnerOn this episode the guys chat about Auto Zone, Grit City Comic Con, photomicrography, and segment guest Joshua W. Turner discusses the topic “what kind of musician are you”, what lead him to finding the type of musician he is, and the exciting news that his band We Wept are releasing their second single on October 23rd. He closed by expressing the point that there’s different ways of being the same thing as others. The guys finish off the podcast discussing the Washington State Horror Con, Stephen King, DB Cooper, and the cool things happening in the PNW.
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The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hang Out - Spooky Things, Weiner Dogs, & SportsThis week’s segment is with Erik, GCP’s Tacoma Sports expert! He discusses the haps on sports in the community and Jeff and Scott chat about Oktoberfest, Washington State Horror Convention guests, movie night, slugs, and saying goodbye to summer.
01:18 – Jeff welcomes new listeners, talks about how his week has gone, and what got him through the week. He reflects on the first scary game he played, shares that Derek and his wife are visiting Japan, and Scott talks about going to Oktoberfest in Puyallup. He expresses his wish for the wiener dog races to be longer...2024-10-1642 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon- Oktober! Bonus - GCP Gamer talk with DerekOn this episode, Scott and Jeff welcome new listeners and chat about Oktoberfest, horror movies, scary games, and Mount Adams's increased activity. The podcast also includes the next installment of Derek’s, aka The Sometimes Geek, Gaming series, which recommends horror games to enjoy as we approach the spooky season.
01:42 – Scott welcomes new GCP listeners, thanks all of the listeners who continue to support the podcast, and Jeff encourages people to start their own podcast. Scott shares where listeners can get the new coloring book, Jeff speaks to the Patron-only version of the coloring book, and Scott disc...2024-10-0957 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Animals, Drinking, & The Coloring Book! Bonus featuring Suzanne AkermanScott and Jeff discuss otters in the news, Tibbitts@FernHill, and GCP coloring books. Long-time friend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, kicks off her series at Peaks and Pints with September's Drinking for Conservation, supporting Washington Wild. Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild lands and waters in Washington State through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, Washington Wild has been instrumental in protecting nearly 3 million acres of Wilderness in Washington State.
03:18 – Jeff talks about the otter attack in Bremerton, the gang of ot...2024-09-251h 06
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Cannabis Shopping and Unmarked Vans. Bonus featuring Joshua W. TurnerJeff and Scott kick off the episode talking cannabis and podcasting then rolls into this weeks segment with Joshua Turner. This time, Josh discusses why it’s the best time to be a musician, including his musical journey, the change of the musical landscape, starting the band We Wept, and why here and now is the best time to put music out. He talks about how people are paving new ways for creating and performing music and challenges people to ponder on what they can do to be part of this amazing time in the music industry.
01:45 – Jeff...2024-09-181h 00
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Family, Candy, and SportsThis time Jeff and Scott discuss Jeff’s adventures with his grandkids, public transportation, concerts, and Erik gives an update on some of Tacoma’s upcoming sporting events.
01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing grandkids. He talks about doing senior portraits in Tacoma for his grandson, how he accommodated the family during their stay, and places he got pics at in downtown Tacoma.
10:17 – Jeff discusses the amount of food high school kids consume, sharing the Sonics...2024-09-1140 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Vacation is Over!After their summer break, GCP has returned!! Jeff and Scott kick the episode off by discussing what they were up to during the break and the exciting things coming up during the fall. Derek also gives an update on gaming, including PAX and past conventions.
00:08—Jeff and Scott kick off the return episode, Jeff talks about the summer ending, and they wish Justin good luck on his break from the podcast. Scott talks about how much he loved being outdoors this summer, Jeff talks about being re-introduced into normal society after starting his new job, and what he...2024-09-0431 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday SermonJoin the guys as they honor the memory of Louie G, dive into Jeff's thrilling experience at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, and explore Justin's public transit escapades. Plus, don't miss a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of GCP!
04:20 - Justin reflects on the passing of Louie Galarza, the former bassist for ANTIHERO and founder of the beloved all-ages concert venue and pizza shop, Louie G's. They discuss his profound impact on the local music scene and his positive influence on countless lives in the South Sound area.
09:00 - Jeff recounts his and Scott's thrilling...2024-06-1249 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Rusty McClintock & Ken Carlson at the Union ClubThis week the guys are joined by friends of the show Rusty McClintock (Comedian | RCF Exteriors & Remodeling) and Ken Carlson (Artist, Director, and General Artistic Badass)! They catch up with a chat about Justin's new house projects from RCF, Ken's recap from Crypticon 2024, pet ownership, video game hangups, exercise problems, and more!
02:30 - The gang enthusiastically welcomes back Rusty and Ken to catch up on the latest happenings in their lives. Justin can’t help but gush over the incredible renovation work RCF Exteriors has done on his home and the Brass Kraken Studios. The conversation then sh...2024-06-051h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Rainy Day Rabbit HolesGCP invites podcasters Shea & Jody from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast to discuss podcasting, Tacoma life, and the Union Club!
00:00 - GCP welcomes Shea & Jody by popping a few cold ones, talking about their Juneau beers! Shea & Jody are hosts of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast, discussing Pacific Northwest history. They share how their bond formed during a 9-day Alaskan cruise and camping trip, leading to their podcasting journey. The gang marvels at Shea and Jody's extensive research, particularly using Newspapers.com, and discusses favorite Tacoma episodes, including the Top of the Ocean, Ray Gamble...2024-05-291h 31
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout -Java Jivin'This time, the crew discusses gaming, wild animals, An Evening with John Cusack, movies filmed in Tacoma, and local sports!
00:00 – GCP welcomes this episode by discussing gaming, recent bear sightings in the area, and other wild animals the crew has seen. Derek talks about running into wild bison, Justin reflects on getting into a drunken argument with raccoons, and Scott talks about having a pet scorpion. He talks about watching free-range bulls fight, and they ponder when Tacoma’s cocaine bear will appear.
17:33 – Erik shares an exciting encounter, running into a black bear cub in his ne...2024-05-221h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Best Of - Casey McLainThis best-of is a replay of the crews conversation with local comedian and podcaster Casey McLain from episode 265. During that episode, he chatted with the guys about comedy, podcasting, and The Pacific Northwest. Follow him on his socials for information on his upcoming performances!
04:51 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can tune into live recordings of the show, introduces Casey, and Casey talks about the demographics of his pet t-shirt sales. Justin talks about having stream accounts for both of his cats, how he follows other Justin Robinsons on Twitter, and Casey shares how th...2024-05-081h 14
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Grit - Car Problems, AI Music, and Things HappeningThis Friday Night Grit, the crew discusses Crypticon, upcoming guests, car problems, public transportation, moon talk, Over The Moon Café, and AI music.
01:34 – Derek reflects on harassing Discord live stream during the recording of the last episode, each expresses their love of partying, and Justin shares their excitement for the upcoming Crypticon. He talks about the 13th-floor parties happening at the event, they discuss the celebrities attending this year, and Justin discusses upcoming GCP guests.
24:25 – Justin talks about the shindig happening after they record at Union Club at the end of May, the upcoming Static-X and S...2024-05-011h 34
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - The Next Day, The Coloring Book, and NeighborsThis time the crew discusses 4/20 partakings, Fallout, GCP Coloring Book, Jeff’s Capades, Crypticon, and much, much more!
01:23 – Justin kicks off the episode reflecting on recording the day before, what they did post their 4/20 recording, and Derek talks about binge watching Fallout. Justin talks about the bonuses Patrons get, how Discord has been a savior for the podcast, and he gives a rundown of his weekend events. He talks about watching his favorite band of all time and the last time he saw them play live.
15:22 – Justin talks about the kick-ass present the GCP Patron and fr...2024-04-2459 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Eclipse, Rage Rooms, & FalloutThe guys chat about the recent Best Of, Jury Duty, Scott Topics, the Fallout show, and local sporting events.
00:02 – The official GCP Robot sings us into this episode, Justin starts off discussing the events around the recent eclipse, and Mercury retrograde. He gives a shout-out to CNote who has been re-discovering GCP episode gems, being recently summoned to Jury Duty, and manifesting the case being resolved before trial.
15:49 – Justin talks about Kaysha enjoying Cosmic Bottles, plans to redo his deck, and gives a shout-out to GCP's amazing listener, Autumn. He talks about donating board games to h...2024-04-171h 01
The Grit City PodcastGCP: BEST OF - Streetball SupeThis week's episode is a blast from the past. The crew brings you a Best Of where they talked to local Seattle rapper Streetball Supe back in 2019. Streetball Supe is an independent artist from Seattle's Central District. You can find him on your favorite music streaming service including Apple Music or Spotify. Special props to GCP friend Cnote for suggesting the replay of this episode!
5:46 - Justin apologizes to Brogan for hijacking his backpack 22 years ago, Supe introduces himself, and plays Judge Judy determining that Justin needs to buy Brogan a new backpack. He tells the guys...2024-04-1044 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: St. Paddy's SermonThis time the crew discusses top travel plans, Point Defiance AAZK Pet Pageant - Silly Edition, past episodes that have stood out over the years, and being a part of the gym rat family.
00:00 – This episode kicks off discussing if they would take DNA tests, Jeff opens a beer to cheer St. Patrick’s Day, and Justin talks about his past vendetta against Oregon. Jeff expresses his want to visit Ireland, his tropical preference over cold areas, and Justin talks about his family lineage in Ireland. He talks about the cheese exchange with his Irish friend and Scot...2024-03-271h 13
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Jury Duty and Jeffrey CrockerThis time the guys chat about jury duty, Jeff’s Capades, cooking stories, Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles, and Girl Trouble's 40th Anniversary.
00:00 – The show kicks off with a Woot Woot, Jeff shares that Cosmic Bottles is now selling Faygo, the Jugglaos drink of preference, and Justin thanks all of GCP’s new listeners. He talks about the bonuses GCP offers to their Patrons, how people are sharing their love of GCP art, and being summoned for Jury Duty. The rest of the team shares their jury duty summons and the mixed results they’ve had with employers...2024-03-201h 01
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Board Games, Trivia, and Putt StuffOn this Sunday Sermon, the guys get together to talk about how they survive the commute, the Tacoma Trivia Game, Is It Tacoma, and upcoming plans.
01:53 – The guys share what they’ve been up to so far the day of recording, Derek talks about what’s been up on the GCP Discord, and trophy plans for this year's Putt Stuff. Jeff proposes a new business idea to help protect commuters, Justin reflects on early morning commuter traffic, and Jeff shares what helped ease his while driving to and from work.
18:46 – Justin talks about shifting away from new...2024-03-061h 12
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Urban Wildlife with Suzanne AkermanFriend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, is in the house, giving us the scoop on her wild adventures and spreading the word about the upcoming Proctor Polar Bear Crawl! Suzanne spends most of her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in shows or scooping poop, Suzanne is chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. Her hobbies include reading, solving crossword puzzles, trivia, dancing, and occasional modeling...2024-02-211h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night GritThis week the crew gets together to discuss getting fit, urban exploring, Narrows Bridge adventures, Tacoma news, and Scott Topics!
00:28 – Justin's kicking things off by welcoming Cnote to the live listening party, Scott talks about what he did earlier in the day, and they discuss the amazing re-opening of Howdy Bagels. Justin's dropping knowledge bombs about GCP's new health Grit Fit Discord Channel, free CPR training around Tacoma, and Jeff shares how he integrated his VR with his exercise bike.
14:41 – Scott talks about people walking around with their Apple Vision Pros on, they discuss the bene...2024-02-141h 02
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout - Tools and Adult Coloring BooksThis time Brogan joins the conversation, they chat about Tacoma Tool Library, business openings and closures post-COVID, Jeff’s Capades, Scott Topics, the happs at Cosmic Bottles, and a ton more!
00:10 – Jeff starts the episode discussing toasting his apple fritter, Derek gives a shout-out to Patreons Kaysha and Al who are hanging out with them live, and Justin talks about the amazing Tacoma Tool Library. Derek talks about the ease of doing online tool reservations, Justin talks about the library's Fix It Night, and encourages people to volunteer there.
16:14 - Scott admits to steering clear of b...2024-02-071h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Hamburger Wars and ConventionsThis time the guys share the sad news of Skateworld Tacoma's closure, Crypticon, burger battles, concerts, and much more!
00:00 – Justin kicks off this episode discussing the closure of Skateworld Tacoma, how people can get involved with the podcast on Discord, and special episodes Patriots can catch. Justin talks about their plans to hang out at Crypticon, hopes to connect officially with GCP bestie Ken Carlson, and they talk about why they love the smaller conventions like Crypticon.
18:15 – Justin expands on the news of Skateworld Tacoma’s forced closure, they make plans for the movie Skate Wolf t...2024-01-241h 13
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - VR Fitness, Palm Springs, and Prison Pen PalsBrogan joins this Saturday Night Grit conversation, they discuss Love After Lockup, virtual fitness, the crew's plan to visit Palm Springs, GCP over the years and the recent sad loss of the community.
00:08 – The show kicks off discussing Love after Lockup, reflecting on their Missed Connections conversation on the last episode, and Brogan talks about how he stumbled onto the Caged Inmates website. Justin tells the story about his prison pen-pal, what led to the man going to prison, and Jeff talks about hanging with GPC peeps in virtual reality.
20:15 – Jeff talks about playing rounds of V...2024-01-171h 18
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Otters, Sports, and Missed ConnectionsOn this episode, the guys talk about the Tacoma business closures and new ones opening, the rocking New Year's Eve party, Erik chats about sports, and they close out discussing Missed Connections.
00:14 – Justin enters the fun house version of this Willy Wonka episode, talks about going through technical difficulties, and Derek talks about getting back into podcast editing. Justin talks about the GCP fan art from Suzanne Akerman, Jeff shares his feelings about otters, and Justin talks about the recent closure of the local Tacoma brewery Odd Otter.
16:27 – Justin talks about the recent opening of Berl...2024-01-101h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: New Years Eve 2023This off-the-cuff episode celebrates the beginning of the New Year, reflecting on 2023, and plans for 2024. You'll also catch hints of karaoke performances.
00:00 – Justin rocks out the beginning of the episode, Scott shares what he appreciated about 2023 related to the podcast, and what big podcast goal he has for 2024. Derek gives his review of 2023, his resolution for 2024, and they discuss doing a charity event in the upcoming year. Jeff talks about his 2023, Rusty shares how his 2023 went, and how married life is going for him.
14:00 – Rusty claims 2023 as a hangover year, Justin talks about how is 2023 year...2024-01-0356 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Galactic Druid TreatsRoy from Galactic Druid Treats joins the guys for this episode. Galactic Druid Treats takes some of the most popular candies & desserts around and freeze-dries them, turning them into incredibly light, crunchy, melt-in-your-mouth treats. Check out their website for the candies and treats they currently have for sale or reach out to them to find out what farmers market or event they’ll be at next.
00:06 – The crew celebrates starting the conversation right on time, Roy talks about meeting up with the crew at the Grit City Comicon, and Justin expresses his appreciation of freeze-dried candy. Roy shar...2023-12-2743 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Lights, Sports, and Shout OutsThis time the crew chats about soccer, a correction to a local restaurant, frustration with Kia Boys, upcoming guests, and gives a tribute to Clownvis Presley.
00:00 – The episode kicks off debating the significance of mentioning when they experience echoes while recording, Justin shares how people can listen to them live, and talks about The Tacoma Light Trail. He shares the different events that happen during the festival, Erik joins them live from the Tacoma Double Header Soccer game, and Justin issues a correction and open invite to Side Piece Kitchen.
17:49 – Justin expresses that GCP is a Ju...2023-12-061h 10
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Black FridayOn this episode the crew discusses Black Friday, Is It Tacoma, AI Wild West, OpenAI, and Chucky Cheese getting rid of their animatronics.
01:50 – Erik pops in on this episode, the guys talk about Black Friday shopping, and Justin explains what Small Business Saturday is. Jeff shares what his wife will have for sale during the event, Justin shares the new cat tree he bought during the Black Friday sale, and each share what they enjoyed for Thanksgiving dinner. Justin talks about doing a pickle brine on his turkey and his excitement of having turkey sandwiches in the up...2023-11-291h 29
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Grit City Comic Show - Part 2This episode is a continuation of their visit to the Grit City Comic Convention. They get a chance to talk to the guys from SOS Wrestling, Ken Carlson, friend of the podcast and creator of Hellbound Slant 6, and they go deep in the nerd talk with another friend of the podcast Rusty the Comedian.
01:38 – Justin shares where listeners can get the haps of local sports in Discord, talks about Brogans Drunksgiving celebration, and Scott talks about his recent attendance at the Tacoma Stars soccer match. Justin talks about the Supernatural car at the convention, Jeff talks about th...2023-11-221h 48
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Grit City Comic ShowOn this special episode, the guys discuss their time at the Grit City Comic Show, recap interviews they were able to catch at the convention that included local author C.M. Kane, local artist Justin Hunt, and Keith from Die Cut Stickers.
01:04 - Justin welcomes listeners to the episode, Scott expresses the great time they had at the convention, and how much the event grew from last year. They talk about their newfound love of freeze-dried candy, how they ended up connecting with the owner, and their favorites of the candy. Justin gives a shout-out to the...2023-11-151h 19
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday SermonOn this episode, the crew chats about the upcoming Grit City Comic Show, Oculus and gaming, Chicago-style pizza, hot Tacoma news, and new bonus material.
01:06 – Justin wishes Derek and his wife a happy anniversary, shares upcoming New Years plans, and discusses the reboot of the group Oculus get-together. Justin announces the new bonus Patreon podcast, confirms plans for the Grit City Comic Show after party at the Camp Bar, and the Saturday Night shenanigans.
15:51 – Justin shares what song his wife chose for karaoke at the party, the crazy traffic in Tacoma the same night, and Scot...2023-11-011h 03
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Dark Heart Barber CollectiveShane and Tito, owners of the recently opened barber shop in Tacoma, Dark Heart Barber Collective, sit down with the GCP crew on this episode. Shane is an artist when it comes to crafting effortlessly stylish hairstyles and Tito's diverse clientele is a testament to his versatility and inclusive approach. Check them out on their website and Instagram.
00:09 – Justin reveals that they’ll be doing a Boudoir photo shoot post-recording, Shane talks about how long the shop’s been open, and how he and Justin first met. Tito talks about how they got started, what led him to bec...2023-10-111h 04
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - The Grit City Mascot?This time the guys hangout at the Union Club and talk public transportation, the Grit City Comic Show, and Tacoma’s new unofficial mascot.
00:05 – Jeff starts off this episode searching for the sweet spot, they share that each of them has had a strange week, and Scotts talks about Seattle still allowing To Go Drinks. He questions the difference between Iced Tea and Red Bull and Vodka, Justin talks about going to the Seahawk's first game of the season, and taking the train into the game.
11:54 – Jeff talks about the military solute at the funeral, they t...2023-10-0446 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Onalaska, Sports, and Missed ConnectionsThis time, the crew chats about Justin's Dungeons and Dragons adventures, Jeff’s anniversary, Roller Derby season, other sports around Tacoma, GCP live events, and Tacoma Missed Connections.
01:57 – Justin gives an update on what Brogan has been up to, talks about his DND weekend, and the grit vibe in the town of Ethel. He talks about what he enjoyed at the All In bar, they jump into Jeff’s Capades, and Jeff shares the three things he has troubles with. He talks about the layout of The Cliff House, what they enjoyed there, and the location's beautiful view o...2023-09-271h 02
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Fair Food & SushiOn this episode, the guys chat about Grit City Grub, Washington Fair, Vegas, the sad news of ALMA’s final show at the end of October, and the upcoming Grit City Comic Show.
00:18 – Scott and Jeff explain what the drink Lean is made of, Justin gives a shout-out to the listeners who are tuning in live, and chats about window shopping food at the Washington State Fair. Scott expresses that the best place to eat a turkey leg is while enjoying the Tournament of the Kings show in Vegas, Jeff talks about his bachelor party in Vegas, and...2023-09-201h 12
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Tacoma AromaThis week the guys discuss the aromas of Tacoma, upcoming events for the podcast, and take a positive spin on Is It Tacoma.
00:00 – Jeff welcomes Erik to this episode, Justin promises that this episode won’t be a bummer one, and Derek gives props to new listeners tuning in live. Justin talks about this week's spin on Is It Tacoma, the closure of the paper mill, and the guys guess what they think the cause of the aroma is.
17:49 – Derek talks about hitting up the biggest gaming convention in the PNW, PAX West, how he first...2023-09-131h 13
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Airing Of GrievancesOn this episode, the guys express their grievances that have happened over the past couple weeks but bringing the tone up at the end closing it out on a positive note!
00:00 – The show opener highlights the use of profanity in public, Justin discusses what brought him to cover this episode’s topic, and Derek reveals the first grievance of the show. He talks about the cost of getting his car towed, Scott talks about the beauty of driving a beater car, and Justin talks about the odd way he gets his leg workouts in.
20:12 – Derek shares...2023-09-061h 21
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Duchess Of Downtown - Bringing Back The Weekly VolcanoAngela Jossy, the Duchess of Downtown Tacoma, and her friend Voxxy join the guys on this episode. Angela is the new owner of the local Tacoma newspaper Weekly Volcano. They plan to release the first paper this coming October.
00:16 – Justin reflects on the recent golfing trip, Angela talks about her return to organizing Art on the Ave this year, and how special this year was for the event. Scott shares his love of watching bar comedy, Justin talks about GCP being the guy's garage band, and Angela talks about her book project. Justin shares the history of th...2023-08-231h 00
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Best Of - Talking UFOs with Dan Nims, MUFON Investigator.This time, GCP does a throwback episode of show 152 with Dan Nims, the chief investigator for the Washington chapter of MUFON. Dan is retired from the US Air Force (thank you for your service) where he started his career as a fighter pilot and test pilot, followed by advancing to Director of Test for the F-22 program and finally Director of Test Resources. He spent his initial retirement years as a small businessman in Walla Walla and is now re-retired. He has been a member of MUFON since 2017 and Chief Investigator since 2018. He handles on average 200 reported UFO cases...2023-08-091h 38
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Putt Stuff 2023! - Bonus w/ Miss Washington USAThe time has arrived!!! They recorded this episode during the first annual GCP Putt Stuff at Parkland Putters. This episode also has a bonus episode at the end where they coincidently run into Miss Washington USA while enjoying the after-party.
00:41 – Derek kicks off this episode by announcing the news that it’s finally time for Putt Stuff, Justin talks about how long the idea has been out there, and they talk about the prizes they have to offer the players. Jeff goes through the various GCP certificates he made, Justin reflects on Scott’s infamous accident, and gives...2023-07-2656 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: The Wedding and Pizza!Rusty and Autumn’s wedding, reviews of pizza places in the area, Circle Pit Swap Meet, and Tacoma ranking as a top place to live in the US.
00:03 – Justin and Jeff talk about watching the Donut King, Justin shares what’s in store for this episode, and gives a shout-out to Tacompton Files. Justin gives a shout-out to newlyweds Rusty and Autumn, talks about what he wore to the event, and the connections he made at the wedding. He talks about what a great pair Rusty and Autumn make, the hecklers at the wedding, and Jeff talks about...2023-07-1959 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday SermonThis time the guys talk about the recent comedy show at Cosmic Bottles, Putt Stuff, Tacoma Missed Connections, continued discussion of Pat Sajak’s retirement, Tacoma fireworks, and much more.
01:34 – Justin talks about what’s coming up in this episode, watching their friend Rusty headline at a Cosmic Bottles comedy show, and the types of drinks they enjoyed while there. Justin talks about the comedians at the show and Scott gives props to Bob for making the shirts for the upcoming Putt Stuff event.
18:00 - Justin talks about plans for making trophies for the upcoming GCP mi...2023-07-121h 11
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Crypticon and Bachelor PartiesThis is another full house episode that has discussions on visiting Crypticon, the bachelor party in Portland, and the haps in local sports.
00:17 – Justin kicks off this podcast coaching the Streetbeefs Scrapyard crew while they listen live, talks about how businesses are going card payment only, and the three local businesses owned by the Peterson brothers. He gives a shout-out to live listeners, explains where the Crypticon convention is hosted, and the different types of small businesses at the event.
14:09 – The group talks about the different themed parties at the convention, how Crypticon organizes their part...2023-06-2858 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Best of - Luan Roberts and Grit City Sports w/ErikIn the first part of this podcast, Erik talks to the founder of the Tacoma Run Club and Christopher with Second Cycle about Destiny Dozen. They also play a best of with Luan Roberts, where she shares her knowledge and love of tide pooling. She has been exploring the PNW for the last 7 years and hopes she can inspire others to get out and tide pool too! You can find her on Instagram: @luanimal and her website: https://www.naturelookings.com/
00:54 – Justin talks about new content, what this unique episode brings, and the supermassive low tide at a...2023-06-071h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Campervan BroganBrogan joins this week’s conversation and the guys talk hockey, double Jeff’s Capades, Putt Stuff, Crypticon, and much more!
01:27 - Justin kicks off the podcast giving a shout-out to Rusty, announces that Kraken season has ended, and talks about standing next to the Stanley Cup. He talks about re-organizing his recording room, Jeff talks about unleashing his new t-shirt design in Discord, and the ease it was this time to design the shirt on Teesprings.
14:21 - Brogan joins the crew, Derek gives an update on Putt Stuff, and they talk about how many peop...2023-05-2456 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Birthday Axe Throwing!This time, Justin, Derek, and Scott talk about the birthday outing, ax-throwing, music shows, Tacoma’s art community and much, much more!
00:00 – The guys explore Discord’s new Soundboard, Justin talks about their birthday excursion, and the people they had join them. He talks about where they threw axes at, the layout of the building, and Scott expresses the importance of practicing axe throwing to become proficient at it. Justin talks about the axe-throwing games that were there, the cost, and the other events that were happening the same day in the area.
17:35 – Derek talks about th...2023-05-171h 07
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout - Tacoma Dome's Birthday!This time, the guys give an update on Putt Stuff, cover Jeffs capades, the history behind Tacoma Dome, hobbies, and much more.
00:20 – Justin expresses how he's always been a jock despite others' perceptions of him being a nerd, shares how users can listen to them live, and Derek gives a shout-out to CNote that's listening to them live while at the hockey game. Scott shares how patrons can link their Discord account, talks about their newest Patrons, and Justin encourages them to give suggestions to GCP. Derek talks about the number of sign-ups they have for Putt St...2023-05-1157 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday Sermon - Best Bars!In this episode, the guys discuss seeing Brian Posehn at Tacoma Comedy Club, Putt Stuff, Top 15 bars in Tacoma, Is it Tacoma, and movie reviews.
00:05 – Justin kicks off this episode talking about why he loves shopping at Winco, talks about having Covid, and they talk about the sign-ups they've gotten so far for Putt Stuff. Justin discusses their plans to do a practice round before the event, the upcoming 4th of July party, and the 420 celebrations around town. He gives a shout-out to comedian Brian Posehn for doing the comedy show in Tacoma after being in a ca...2023-05-041h 42
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout!Jeff, Derek, and Scott hold down the fort for this GCP episode. They chat about shows they’ve been watching lately, current and future AI, their go-to music playlists, and the official date for Putt Stuff.
00:00 – Jeff explains the importance of the feng shui of his office furniture, Derek talks about his gaming setup, and they discuss how they develop show ideas. Jeff brings up SNL’s Delicious Dish, talks about what he’s been binging on, and he and Scott reflect on Sponge Bob Square Pants. They talk about the new show Rob Lowe is in, Unstable...2023-04-261h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout - Brogan and VR PornThis time the group is a full house!! They talk Putt Stuff, Zodiac Supper Club going out of business, Brogan being back in Tacoma, and weird dreams.
00:03 – Justin complements Derek on his new profile picture, talks about Putt Stuff that will be happening this summer, and shares how people can find more information about the event on Discord. Brogan joins the conversation, the group makes plans for practice rounds before the event, and Justin shares his plans for Putt Stuff trophies. They ponder the idea for hosting Grit City Olympics, Brogan and Justin talk about the high-quality mo...2023-04-1956 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Electric Squirrels And Hot TakesOn this Thursday GCP episode, the guys chat about squirrels disrupting electricity, D&D, the D&D movie, and Tacoma Hot Takes.
01:36 – Robo Brogan kicks off this episode, Justin shares a local news article that happened at an apartment he and Borgan rented in Tacoma back in the day, and Jeff and Scott guess what caused the recent power outage in downtown Tacoma. Justin reveals the root cause, and they talk about commentators embellishing descriptions of stories around squirrels interrupting electricity.
14:17 – Justin talks about the nerdy guys weekend getaway he likes to do once a year...2023-04-1254 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout - Missed Connections and Sarcastic FringeheadsOn this Friday Night hangout, the guys discuss plans for Putt Stuff, recent local news, Tacoma Missed Connections, scamming, and sarcastic fringehead fish.
00:20 – The GCP crew says hi to Jeff’s mom, Justin gives a shout-out to the fantastic Patrons, and Scott welcomes the new ones. They talk about their favorite Shroom Brothers GCP shirts, announce Putt Stuff happening at Parkland Putters, and talk about when they’ll be having it over the summer. They announce team captains, and Justin reflects on his hole-in-one while mini-golfing.
17:04 – Justin predicts his team to be the mini-golf champions, plans to...2023-04-051h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Harts ServicesTim from Harts Services rejoins the group to catch up from when they last visited on episode 93. Harts Services has been open in the PNW area since 2013; they have dedicated themselves to the mission of providing high-value plumbing services in Tacoma, Seattle, and surrounding areas. They believe every customer deserves respect and a positive experience and aim to provide professional, top-quality, value-added solutions customers can rely on at competitive rates. Harts Services also opened our much-anticipated academy and apprentice program in 2022 to help connect them with highly motivated individuals looking to enter the field.
00:17 – Justin kicks off th...2023-03-2950 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: McCallum & Sons Whisky & Iron Horse FarmMaxine and Glen McCallum, owners of McCallum & Sons Whisky Co and Iron Horse Farm, sit down with the GCP guys to talk about their boutique whiskey shop and horse farm in Tacoma. McCallum & Sons Whisky Co. is a boutique bottle shop located in downtown Tacoma. They pride themselves on offering one of the most incredible selections of spirits in the area and providing customers with the most rewarding and satisfying shopping experiences in the industry. The Iron Horse Farm is a premier horse boarding and training facility located on the outskirts of Tacoma. Easily accessible to the South Sound...2023-03-221h 04
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Jason AlexanderJason Alexander, the Devils Reef and Gilman House owner, sits down with the GCP guys to catch up since the last time he visited the podcast. Devil’s Reef is a bar located in Tacoma, Washington with a playfully spooky atmosphere. It has become a favorite spot for a night out in the city that many have come to adore. The bar is also known for their award-winning cocktails that others have traveled the seas to get a taste of. Gilman House is the sequel to the tiki oasis that focuses on vegan and vegetarian foods with proteins à la car...2023-03-1552 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Three Questions?The GCP guys hang out on this episode and talk podcasts, Union Club, movies, and the new game 3 Questions?.
00:00 – The show starts talking about weird shows before metal concerts, the amount of cash Jeff would take to have it stapled on him, and Justin talks about the pizza they enjoyed at Puget Sound Pizza. He shares how listeners can tune in live while recording, Jeff talks about why he carries a pocket of animal crackers, and Justin explains how listeners can support the podcast. He talks about past guests they’ve had on, the crazy weather that’s been...2023-03-0853 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP - Casey McLainLocal comedian Casey McLain sits down with the guys on this episode to talk comedy, podcasting, and The Pacific Northwest. Casey is a PNW comedian and podcaster. Follow him on his socials for information on his upcoming performances!
01:19 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can tune into live recordings of the show, introduces Casey, and Casey talks about the demographics of his pet t-shirt sales. Justin talks about having stream accounts both of his cats, how he follows other Justin Robinsons on Twitter, and Casey shares how the Covid Pandemic impacted him when it st...2023-03-011h 10
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Sunday SermonOn this Sunday Sermon, they discuss Souper Bowl Party, Scott attending the hockey game, the movie Old, and future live recordings.
00:00 – Jeff kicks off the episode by talking about the most recent documentary he and his wife watched, they announce GCP offering Sunday Sermons, and Justin talks about his recent Souper Bowl party and who they had there. Justin gives an honorable mention to the soup Scott took to the event, Derek shares the soup he and his wife brought, and Justin talks about the type of soup Rusty and Autumn took. Jeff talks about what one of...2023-02-221h 11
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night SportsOn this Friday Night Episode, they welcome Erik, chat about recent UFO’s, sports events going on in the community, other events happening soon, and ChatGPT.
00:00 – Derek shares the top image that comes up when searching for Grit City Podcast, Justin introduces Erik, and the different channels they have on Discord. Scott talks about his excitement for his newest channel Scott Topics, they talk about the breaking news of the UFO being shot down in Alaska, and Erik accepts his new GCP title. They talk about potential fall sports for them to embark on, Justin expresses his sadn...2023-02-151h 26
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Friday Night Hangout!Brogan and Derek sit in on this week's podcast. They talk Monkeyshines, Cosmic Bottles kitchen enhancements, dessert soups, White Lotus, Is It Tacoma, and 2023 Crypticon.
01:31 – Justin introduces special guest host Derek, Derek reflects on the first time he visited the podcast, and Justin gives a shout-out to Cosmic Bottles. Brogan jumps into the conversation, explains what Monkeyshines in Tacoma is, and Justin explains that this year's theme for Monkeyshines will be celebrating the year of the rabbit. Brogan talks about finding one years ago, Justin and Scott talk about finding rocks similar to this in Spokane, and Br...2023-01-251h 08
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Visualize Tattoo - Frank PorcelliFrank Porcelli from Visualize Tattoo sits down with the GCP crew on this episode. Visualize Tattoo is located in Tacoma, and its artists, including Frank, are dedicated to respecting tattoo tradition and strive to create tattoo art that stands the test of time. Frank’s foundation is traditional tattooing, although he is well-versed in many styles and is masterful when designing custom lettering. You can find more information about his work and view the other artists’ work and the shop’s hours at their website: visualizetattoo.com. He also plays in the local Tacoma band, The Greezies.
01:11 – Jeff sha...2023-01-181h 10
The Grit City PodcastGCP: It's A New Year!On this episode, the guys talk about their New Years' Eve Party, Polar Plunge, movies and shows they're enjoying, gaming, and Wheel of Fortune.
01:26 – Jeff gives the podcast word of the day, Robo Brogan visits the podcast, and Justin welcomes Jeff and Scott to the New Year. He chats about their New Years' Eve casserole party, the shots they shared at the party, and the games they played that night. Jeff talks about the making of the casserole, they express how awesome the deep-dish pizza they enjoyed was, Justin poses the question on offering leftover casseroles to ne...2023-01-111h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Puget Sound Plungers - Renate RainRenate Rain, the founder of Puget Sound Plungers, sits down with the guys to discuss creating the group Puget Sound Plungers and her local business. She found cold exposure in September of 2021 and was immediately hooked. Since then, the Puget Sound Plungers group has expanded to around 1,800 members and continues to grow. She also owns the local business Cold Confidence, where she hosts ice bath workshops. In addition, she is certified as a Morozko Method Deliberate Cold Exposure (DCE) Guide and is adding Sherpa Breath and Cold Coaching in December of 2022.
00:11 – Scott shows off the new cup he...2022-12-141h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP: The Call We Carry - Tacoma Fire DepartmentCody Shea and Vern Porter from the Tacoma Fire Department sit down with the GCP crew to talk about their remarkable documentary, The Call We Carry. Based out of Tacoma, the documentary highlights the crisis that is brewing amongst today's first responders. In a culture where showing vulnerability means showing weakness, this ground-breaking documentary attempts to break down these barriers and smash the stigma of mental health in the fire service. Follow the journeys of 4 Tacoma Firefighters as they share their stories of pain, sacrifice, and resiliency in the midst of an unprecedented call volume increase. The film provides...2022-11-301h 19
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangover Sunday - Brogan's Birthday!Happy Happy Birthday to Brogan!!! This episode covers Brogans birthday party, falling back, Grit City Grub, and the haps around Tacoma!
00:00 – This episode kicks off with a Happy Birthday song for Brogan, they make plans to get back into VR, and Jeff reveals the word of the day. They talk about time falling back, reflect on their visit at Grit City Comic Show, and Justin gives props to those that came out and bought t-shirts. He kicks off Grit City Grub, his love of the Cuban sandwich at The Chruch Cantina, and Scott and Jeff talk about th...2022-11-091h 14
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Studio Hangout - Nostalgia ~ 2001Jeff, Justin, and Scott hangout together in The Studio and get nostalgic about the year 2001, talk about the evolution of technology, Scott's trip to Nevada, a little weed talk, hockey, upcoming events, Real Art, and much more!
01:36 – Jeff announces this episode's word of the day, Justin shares love for Fire Chicken giving GCP shout-outs during the fights, and talks about Ken's Hell Bound Slant 6 #4 Kickstarter. They speak about their friend Billy joining the podcast in the upcoming weeks, if they are incense guys, and Justin reflects on the Harley Hippie Hut by PLU. He talks about Seattle Ma...2022-10-121h 18
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Streetbeefs Scrapyard - Sit Down w/ Firechicken and Mandy BearThis time Jeff, Justin, and Scott sit down with Mandy Bear and Steve “Firechicken” from Streetbeefs Scrapyard. Streetbeefs Scrapyard is the Pacific Northwest backyard fight organization located in Gig Harbor. It’s a branch of the largest backyard fight group in the USA, Streetbeefs, created in 2008. Steve brought Streetbeefs concept “Guns Down, Gloves up!” to the PNW. They host fights monthly in Gig Harbor. You can find more information on their website listed in the links below.
01:42 – Jeff kicks off this episode with four words of the day, Justin shares the history of The Union Club, and Firechicken...2022-10-051h 05
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Streetbeefs Scrapyard - LIVE at The Scrapyard!This time the GCP guys were at the latest Streetbeefs Scrapyard event. Streetbeefs Scrapyard is the Pacific Northwest backyard fight organization located in Gig Harbor. It’s a branch of the largest backyard fight group in the USA, Streetbeefs, created in 2008. Steve brought Streetbeefs concept “Guns Down, Gloves up!” to the PNW in 2020.
00:16 – Justin comes up with the newest business idea to pass on to Steve, Scott talks about being excited to record this episode, and Justin briefly describes Streetbeefs Scrapyard. They play part of a fight for listeners to get a feel of what it’s like, Budd...2022-09-2839 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Wocka, Wocka!On this Saturday Night Grit, Jeff, Justin, and Scott talk about the upcoming Grit City Comic Show, Justin’s continuing werewolf movie project, upcoming guests, area restaurants with new owners, fair food, and more!
00:15 – The show kicks off with Scott talking about Nate Diaz fighting the night of the recording, Jeff reveals the code word of the day, and talks about having fun in the discord. Justin gives a shout-out to the GCP’s dedicated listeners, comic book grading services they’ll offer at Grit City Comic Show, and their plans to have Ken back on the podcast...2022-09-121h 11
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Beer, Weed, and TitmouseJeff, Justin, and Scott chat about Jaws, werewolf movies, bbqing, Washington State Fair, Grit City Comic Show, and much more!
00:00 – They kick off the podcast talking about the Washington State Fair, Jeff shares the word of the day, and they dive into cute animal talk. Scott talks about watching Jaws the original in 3D, Jeff talks about Jaws being his kryptonite, and they discuss how evil otters are. Justin talks about his spooky project, the #1 werewolf movie everyone should see, and they debate on if the Twilight movies count as werewolf movies.
24:33 – Justin reviews the movi...2022-09-051h 37
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Tuna Fish Milkshake00:00 – Scott kicks off this Saturday Night Grit discussing his recent obsessions, Jeff presents the crew with the word of the day, and Robo Brogan makes an appearance. Justin gives a shout-out to GCP’s friend Rusty, talks about Rusty’s upcoming event, and reflects on their first episodes. He talks about his recent camping trip, the hiking he did while there, and the amazing food prepped by the camping chefs.
24:15 – Scott shares his idea around pod-camping, what he’s enjoying for a drink, and Justin talks about the Wodka he took camping. Brandon joins the conversation, talks about his...2022-08-291h 38
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night Grit - Point Ruston DramaBrogan, Jeff, Justin, and Scott chat about the heated PNW, Rustin Way Drama, VR, and virtual brands.
01:17 – Jeff kicks off the episode with his safe word, discusses strange con bathroom experiences, and Scott proposes a new con idea. They talk about the heat in the PNW, the flooding around the country, and Brogan talks about recently catching Covid. Brogan gives his review of the show Yellowstone, Justin talks about staying in Boseman Montana, and they discuss Ceezer going to Egypt.
17:43 – Brogan talks about visiting the Brick Saloon, Justin talks about his wife wanting a Vespa, and...2022-08-011h 11
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night GritBrogan, Jeff, Justin, and Scott get together and chat about old GCP episodes, the happs in the community, VR, OPPs, pinball, and the upcoming Grit City Comic Show.
01:27 – Jeff kicks off the podcast sharing the safe word of the day, Justin gives props to no pants Saturday, and they make plans for a shared GCP tattoo. Justin reflects on the RC that was at B and I, Jeff shares plans for updating his tattoo, and Justin gives a shout-out to local cannabis producer Narrows. Scott's talks about Agro Couture, they talk about their love of Liquid Death, an...2022-07-251h 28
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Sunday HangoverThis time, the guys have a special Sunday Night Grit where they talk Crypticon, the VR world, Five Mile Drive, re-opening of Owen's Beach, and everything in between.
00:00 – Justin calls for Scott to get the podcast rolling, Brogan talks about being hungover for a week after their Crypticon adventure, and the afterlife Sunday party that featured YagerBombs. Scott talks about the t-shirts he found at the con, Justin brings up beer smoothies, and his increase in ordering out lately. Brogan talks about Door-Dashing, Justin talks about their adventures in the VR world, and their interest in podcasting vi...2022-06-0656 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: SADurday Night GritJustin and Scott BS on this episode about great places around Tacoma back in the day, events happening in the area, and upcoming GCP guests.
01:36 – Robo Brogan joins the podcast, Justin talks about the haps at Cosmic Bottles during the Super Bowl, and gives a shout-out to Ivers. He talks about the varying levels of sushi places in Tacoma and the new t-shirts they got in. He talks about his venture to check out KVLT Mead, plans to get past guests back on the show, and what the guys with Chasing Ghosts has been up to. Scott sh...2022-02-211h 27
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Hangout - Sunday HangoverJustin and Scott hold down this episode talking about a wide variety of topics including Beverly Hills, Magic, Peacemaker, and The Ventures.
00:17 – Robo Brogan kicks off the podcast, Scott talks about Beverly Hills Nevada, and they talk about the peaks of Covid and it being on the downturn. They God bless their wives, discuss the idea of doing a GCP wives podcast, and Scott expresses his love for the F-You Clyde. Justin reflects on playing Magic back in the day with Brogan, how he expresses his frustration at video games, and having friends over to their house to...2022-01-241h 20
The Grit City PodcastGCP Friday Night Hangout - Never Never LandThis time Scott, Jeff, and Justin get together to talk CBD, the first pig-to-human heart transplant, the old Never Never Land and a variety of other topics in between!
01:48 – Robo Brogan kicks off the podcast, they talk about GCP staying remote for now, and give props to Union Club. Justin talks about AOL chat rooms back in the day, the variety of available chat rooms, and their discord rules. He talks about the different Discord channels GCP has, the special Patrons channel, and when the next Unleashed at the Stadium Bowl is happening. He shares information about th...2022-01-181h 12
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Saturday Night GritThis time Scott, Jeff, and Justin talk floating, cannabis, the recent snowstorm in Tacoma, and much more!
00:00 - Jeff kicks off the show talking about the Freak Brothers, Justin shares that Cosmic Bottles is hiring, and Scott talks about the different types of martini’s he’s been making. They make plans to have a martini show, a future bartender guest, and Justin talks about the new room design in his house. He reflects on the making of the Steam Punk Bar, the Rainbow Room, and the making of cloud lights. He talks about how it was putt...2022-01-101h 13
The Grit City PodcastGCP NYE 2021Happy New Year!! This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott welcome in 2022. They talk about new dining places that opened in 2021, plans for GCP in 2022, their New Years' resolutions, and Tacompton Files friend joins the show!
00:14 – They kick off the episode counting down the Midwest New Year, they talk about the explosions in each of their neighborhoods, and each share what they're drinking. Justin talks about 2021 being the year he became a hockey fan, the Kraken plans to unveil their mascot on Jan 1st, and plans for this episode. They talk about the crazy snow that started around Ch...2022-01-031h 59
The Grit City PodcastGCP Hangout: Hangover SundayThis time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott talk about karaoke, great places to eat, Christmas plans, and much more!
00:21 – They kick off this episode discussing new podcast ideas, Justin talks about his Christmas wish list, and Scott talks about his recent visit to Cosmic Bottles. Jeff talks about the karaoke culture, Scott talks about friends at work being excited about karaoke, and Jeff talks about his new Unplugged for his VR. Justin shares his love of Rock Band, talks about starting up a new Discord channel, and what lead him to create the channel. They plan for future Di...2021-12-061h 22
The Grit City PodcastGCP Hangout: Black FridayThis Black Friday, the GCP guys get together and discuss their Thanksgiving, the shooting at the Tacoma Mall, and play a round of Is It Tacoma.
02:14 – Justin talks about the enormous amount of turkey he had leftover from Thanksgiving, Jeff talks about their realtor dropping a pie for them to enjoy, and Justin shares his love of the sweet potato pie. He talks about Thanksgiving being low-key, reads off some of the top responses to the Reddit post What Was Your Thanksgiving Drama this year, and reflects on the first Thanksgiving dinner he had at his house. He...2021-11-291h 02
The Grit City PodcastGCP Hangout: The DabcastOn this episode the guys get together to break in The Studio with a Dabcast. They talk news, Tarot card readings, pickles, and much, much more!
00:00 – Brogan kicks the podcast off with some Dad Jokes, Justin announces their inaugural podcast from the completed studio, and they give a review of Buddy Boy Farms. Scott gives props to Buddy Boy’s DJ Kush, Justin breaks down the show's plans, and Justin gives props to Tacompton Files for the new listeners. Scott expresses his love of the new establishment, they discuss new ways of making GCP money, and Justin talk...2021-10-041h 58
The Grit City PodcastGCP Road Trip - Part 2 - Spokane RecapThis time Scott and Justin reflect on the second part of their trip to Spokane.
01:11 - Justin explains Jeff being on a road trip and what he did while hanging with one of the GCP fans. He shares how people can listen to GCP live, talks about their experience at Buddy Boy Farms in Spokane, and they talk about how it felt like a con weekend. Justin talks about taking Lime scooters to Dry Fry Distillery, Scott talks about the challenge to get a scooter later in the night and how beautiful the river through Spokane was...2021-08-091h 20
The Grit City PodcastGCP Hang Out - Safe Streets and Street BeefsOn this episode, Justin, Scott, and Jeff get together to talk on Streetbeefs Scrapyard, the happs with local businesses around Tacoma, what people are doing for Halloween, and where they have been eating in the PNW.
01:35 – Justin shares why Brogan is not joining them this week, pics Brogan sent over of the van with the painting of a cityscape, and the fun things he has found around Port Townsend. He talks about the Steam Punk Festival in Port Townsend, they talk about their visit to Ocean Shores, and their plans for talking with the Streetbeefs Scrapyard manager ne...2020-10-051h 09
The Grit City PodcastGCP's Big Doin'sThis time Scott, Brogan, and Justin get together to talk about what’s been going on, GCP’s upcoming plans, and Called Shots.
01:38 – Brogan talks about being home with the kids during mid-winter break, the guys share their favorite stripper names, and Justin shares how listeners can get a hold of them. He gives a shout out to those who have left reviews of the show, they talk about their plans for new t-shirt colors and designs, and Justin gives props to GCP’s photographer and friend Mandy. Brogan talks about his plans for his next business that wil...2020-03-161h 07
Clarity Generates ConfidenceEpisode 5: How GCP went from a failing company to multi-million dollar companyIt happens. Businesses get into trouble. You find yourself in a cash crunch. You can’t pay your bills -- or worse, you struggle to make payroll. It is a tough spot to be in. Many of you may not know that I have been there. But my business found its way back and continued on to be on to be a multi-million-dollar company. To get GCP back up and running I had to make some difficult decisions and if you are in the same boat, you will need to take decisive action to save your company. In today's ep...2020-03-1337 minClarity Generates ConfidenceEpisode 2: How GCP Got To 20 years And What Gary has Learned Along the WayGCP Industrial Products began in 1999 with one key production partner and commercial sheet rubber as our only product. Today, we have a production network that includes more than 30 partners, across 3 continents, an office in China and supply more than 15 million pounds of industrial material coast to coast on a yearly basis. In this episode of Clarity Generates Confidence I will be discussing everything that had to happen to get GCP off the ground, from it's ups and down, to where we are today. 2020-01-3130 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP: Ringing in 2020. Recapping 2019.This time, the group gets together and says goodbye to 2019 and welcomes the New Year. They lookback at exciting moments of 2019 and share what is coming up in 2020. Happy 2020 to GCP’s past guests and listeners! We’re looking forward to another great year of podcasting!!
02:26 – Justin shares how listeners can find them online, they talk about the Grit City Podcast brainstorming get away to Ocean Shores, and the peach infused Vodka drink they enjoyed while hanging out there. Each shares if they have tried a tequila worm in the past, the Ocean Shores tap Ocean Pours, and th...2020-01-0658 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP HangoutOn this episode Justin, Jeff, and Scott are hanging at the Union Club talking about what is going on with GCP and the haps in the community. They cover Snowmageddon, Emerald City Comic Con, and ideas for upcoming shows. For listeners that know of people or businesses in the PNW that have a great story to tell, e-mail info@gritcitypodcast.com.
1:55 – Justin shares the different patron levels GCP offers to those that want to support the podcast through Patreon, gives props to Jason with Castle Security and Protection, and Jeff talks about his recent purchase of a ba...2019-03-0449 min
The Grit City PodcastGCP Bonus: Archway Consulting GroupOn this GCP bonus episode, the guys talk with Christina Blocker, Keith Blocker and Dr. Cindy Caldwell from Archway Consulting Group, a full service strategy consulting firm rooted in principles of equity and inclusion. The team is highly recognized for their ability to address the unique needs of their clientele while providing strategic support. Whether you're running for political office, a small business owner, or an organization, they bring extensive experience and professionalism to each client and customize their support to your individual needs and concerns.
0:57 – Justin gives introduces, Christina explains how Archway Consulting was created with he...2019-02-2016 min