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Join 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 adventure at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show. He shares the excitement of the games they played and their hilarious attempt to grab lunch at Zeek's Pizza.
27:45 - Justin describes his recent escapade through Tacoma using public transit for the first time in ages, offering insights and anecdotes from his journey.
41:22 - Justin, Jeff, and Derek make a special announcement about the Grit City Podcast, revealing personnel changes, updated summer plans, and more developments on the horizon! -
This 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 shifts to the joys and challenges of handyman work, highlighting Justin's playful aversion to DIY projects.
22:00 - Ken reveals that he recently watched Thelma & Louise for the first time. The gang dives into a lively discussion about the movie before branching out to chat about various other films and TV shows, including the live airings of the FOX sitcom ROC.
33:00 - The conversation shifts to video games, debating whether looking up tips online counts as 'cheating.' They then take a nostalgic dive into retro games and the experience of playing them with emulators.
53:00 - The gang explores the concept of 'smash rooms' and the cathartic process of getting rid of trash, leading Justin to share his unique 'Donate-Trash-Smash' method. They circle back to more gaming discussions before wrapping up with a talk about upcoming projects and where listeners can find them!
Thanks again to Ken and Rusty for the lively chat and a fantastic time at the Union Club!
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GCP 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, and the Maury Island Incident.
20:00 - 20:00 - GCP talks about one of their most popular episodes featuring Mark Sargeant, a well-known Flat Earth advocate, and how the 'Coaster Questions' segment originated. Shea and Jody share their own experiences with Mark and discuss the backlash from that episode. They tease the upcoming discussion about the Union Club.
40:32 - Returning from the break, the gang delves into the history of the Union Club, where they are recording. Shea and Jody highlight the club's beginnings in the late 1800s and early 1900s, including President Taft's visit to Tacoma. This segment showcases the depth of their research and their signature irreverent humor. Special Guest: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes. -
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 neighborhood. Jeff adds to the thrill with a story of a deer recently visiting his neighborhood, and Justin's exclamation of his love for sausage adds a humorous touch. Derek takes a moment to appreciate the live listeners, and they all eagerly discuss the upcoming screening of 'Say Anything' with John Cusack, diving into the details of where the movie was filmed.
34:21 – Justin shares other movies that were filled in Tacoma, how people can get more information about the event, and Justin talks about screenings he’s sat in on with directors. Justin talks about their upcoming recordings at the Union Club, who they’re going to be hanging with, and his recent deck renovation.
52:24 – The crew wraps up the episode with a sense of anticipation, discussing strategies for claiming yard dominance, Erik's potential strength to carry each of them, and his enlightening explanation of Bike Polo. They share their excitement for 2nd Cycle's plans to make it a monthly event, and Justin's discovery of Sig Brewing's collaboration with Bob’s Java Jive adds to the buzz. The crew eagerly makes plans to visit Java Jive, discussing their mode of transportation with enthusiasm. -
The crew discusses the aurora borealis, Crypticon adventure, Jeff’s Capades, and much more!
00:16 — Justin sets the stage by wishing Happy Mother's Day to our listeners who are mothers. Jeff stirs up anticipation for the hot aurora borealis medicine, and Justin shares the best way to witness the breathtaking northern lights. He also hints at the upcoming anniversary of Mount St. Helens, Jeff's reflections on living through it, and Derek discusses the intriguing Ape Caves story.
23:43 — Jeff reads about what people visiting Ape Caves can expect to see, Justin talks about when the capes were named, and Jeff talks about the type of skinwalker he would be. Justin presents the newest pop quiz with Emily from Uneasy Events, talks about Creepy Things, and dives into their Crypticon Adventure.
45:11 — Scott expresses his gratitude for the Crypticon party rooms being open during the day, and shares Brogan's exciting encounter with a hidden vile treasure. Jeff regales us with his story of Brogan hanging out with the legendary Billy Zane, and his insightful conversation with the director of Joe Daunte. Justin opens up about his nervousness when meeting stars, and the engaging podcasting panels he hosted at the show.
65:49— Scott talks about prepping his visiting family for Crypticon and the amazing events there, and Derek talks about his and Christina’s experience there. Justin kicks off Jeff’s Capades. They make plans for next year, and Justin talks about how he celebrated his birthday. -
This 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 the COVID-19 pandemic impacted him when it started. He talks about how he was able to share comedy during the pandemic and the difficulty it is now to get back into theaters post-COVID.
21:04 – Justin reflects on his and Scott's trip to Spokane, Casey talks about getting booked on the GCP comedy shows back in the day, and one of the worst gigs he did at O'Malleys in Tacoma. He talks about getting paid in drinks, shares a story about an experience at the Lusty Lady back in the day, and Scott talks about the recent tech layoffs. Casey talks about how common it is to get bumped in comedy, Justin shares his love of being interactive with comedians behind the stage, and Casey talks about recording the show at Summit City in Indiana.
39:29 – Justin expresses how he loves comedy even if he disagrees with what they may be saying, Casey shares the wisdom of Joe Rogan, and Justin talks about how upset people were at GCP for interviewing Flat Earther Mark Sargent. He shares the aspect he loves about podcasting, Casey talks about the evolution of his sports podcast, and they discuss what it's like to be around multiple comics. Casey talks about the sports teams he likes to follow, growing up in the area, and how Tacoma has changed over the years.
55:16 – Casey shares his love of the diversity in Tacoma, Justin talks about the areas in Tacoma where he's lived, and the different types of fantastic food in the area. He explains what line dancing is, Casey reflects on the Big Whiskey Saloon in Tacoma back in the day, and gives recommendations for people visiting Tacoma to try. Justin talks about his love of The Parkway Tavern, Casey talks about his favorite place in Tacoma for breakfast, and talks about his special coming out soon. Special Guest: Casey McLain. -
This 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 Seven Dust concert, and his recent car troubles. He shares the incredible journey the event took him on, gives appreciation to his grandpa for fixing cars as a kid, and Scott talks about baby Kei trucks.
45:36 – Justin and Scott make plans to be train-to-Seattle buddies, Justin reflects on his past nerd rage, and they give their reviews of the card game Exploding Kittens. Derek talks about him and his wife getting back into board games, Justin dives into moon talk, and shares his experience at the Over The Moon Café.
72:45 – Justin talks about the amazing love notes on the tables at the café, getting emotional while reading them, and highly recommends people check the place out. He expresses his love of that area in Tacoma, the dress attire of the restaurant, and Jeff talks about loving the excuse to dress up while on a cruise. -
This 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 friend, Klackwax gave him, his visit to 7 Seas Brewery, and encourages listeners to give feedback on the new Grit City Pop Quiz. Jeff talks about creating the GCP color book and plans to do a digital copy for the Patrons, and they dive into Jeff’s Capades.
31:28 – Jeff talks about the luck penny that was left at his door, Justin encourages people to always report events to FIRST 311, and speaks to how knowledge is power. He talks about the haps at Crypticon, the various panels he’ll be a part of over the weekend, and Scott talks about the hearse show that’s there.
45:18 – Derek speaks to the truth behind the Pax Plague, Justin reflects on refereeing KY Jelly Wrestling matches, and plans for the upcoming Putt Stuff Two. He announces when the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show is going on, talks about what people can expect when going to the Tacoma Porchfest Event, and Scott reflects on who was the best player on his golf team. -
The 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 his local public library, the ability to take your own items, at no additional charge, to be smashed at Brainyactz, and Derek talks about the cathartic feeling that comes from smashing old dishes.
30:01 – Emily gives the guys a little bit of a taste of what types of trivia people can expect at an Uneasy Events, Justin brings back Scott Topics, and Scott talks about what people can find in the awesome city of Westport. Justin talks about his love of Ocean Shores, his favorite time to visit, and Derek talks about his first recent visit there.
46:26 – Scott talks about watching surfers on the coast, Erik jumps in and talks about some upcoming sporting events, and his back into attending social group rides like Tacoma’s TNR. Justin talks about getting geared up for Fallout, Derek expresses his appreciation of the show’s creators, and they share their love of the Walton Goggins. -
This 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 how long he’s been rapping, what got him into it, and he gave a shout-out to his producer Spaz on the Beat. He shares the want to move to a more positive life after his release from prison, the love of supporting his craft, and gives his reviews of the other amazing hip-hop artists from Seattle.
14:39 – Supe gives a shout-out to The Crocodile venue in Seattle, the process he went through to get his latest EP out, and he talks about being hit in the neck with an axe 9 months ago. He shares being in downtown Seattle and seeing a guy walking towards him, him looking up and realizing he had been hit in the neck. He gives a shout-out to Harborview Hospital, his steps towards recovery, and his quickness to get back into rapping a week after he was out of the hospital.
24:12 – Supe shares his love for his new song, Name Offa Work, shares how he came up with the name, and his shock at the amount fans that visited him while he was in the hospital. He shares his close connection with his family, talks about his recent video, and where people can find it online.
33:45 – Supe talks about his want to turn his music into a career, he explains the importance of networking and promoting fellow artists, and Brogan talks about the power behind simply sharing stories and promotions on social media. Supe talks about his like to meet his listeners in person, Justin gives Supe props for the remarkable message he has to share, and how people can find him online.
In closing, keep in mind, that no matter how tough things get, it's still a win if you didn't catch an axe to the neck. #perspective Special Guest: Streeball Supe. -
Michelle and David from Tacoma Handywoman join the crew on this episode. Michelle, Tacoma’s local “Jill” of all trades has over 5 years experience as a handywoman. She dedicates herself to serving the community by offering knowledgeable, affordable, and high-quality services. Check out the website for information on the services they offer and conveniently book an appointment online!
00:00 – Justin starts the episode reflecting on their flat earther podcast, Michelle talks about what got her started as a handywoman, and speaks to how essential it is for people to update their home electrical wiring. David talks about what drew him into doing handy work, Justin talks about the McDonalds Monopoly Scandal, and the hard work behind the physical trades.
22:27 – Michelle talks about when she got her business license, starting out with grassroots advertising, and how much money it saved her. Justin shares his drill bit experience, his upcoming home project, and Derek expresses the importance of home fix-it work being done correctly. Justin dives into coaster questions and Michelle recommends what handy home tools people should get in their first apartment.
41:12 – Michelle talks about the craziest hack she’s ever run into, reflects on a recent electric switch repair, and the amount of DIYs she’s run into. Scott talks about how Pythian Temple originally had gas lighting, Michelle shares the types of jobs she enjoys doing over others, and the number one mistakes people make when hanging things.
66:22 – Michelle talks about other odd jobs she takes on, driving stick in Seattle, and some basic tips people should consider before embarking on home repairs. David encourages people to try things on their own but know their limits and be prepared to call a professional.
Michelle talks about enjoying teaching customers how to do the work themselves and the importance of having a no-contact tester.
Thanks, Michelle and David for the great conversation, we look forward to having you back on soon! Special Guest: Handywoman. -
This 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 Scott ponders on American Chinese dishes not having cheese in them.
17:45 – Justin talks about the different pets you can vote for with the Point Defiance AAZK Pet Pageant - Silly Edition, the other people in their crew that have also added their pets to the pageant, and the top pet that’s currently in the lead. Jeff shares that Lemmy is also an amazing pet up for votes, Justin talks about the new owners of Off Day, and seeing Craig Ferguson at the Tacoma Comedy Club.
36:31 – Jeff reflects on taking a box full of pennies to concerts, past concert incidents, and Justin expresses his frustrations with getting yelled at during a Snoop Dog concert. Scott talks about rappers tossing out joints at concerts, Justin talks about Girl Trouble tossing out toys during theirs, and Scott expresses his love of artist and GCP friend Ken Carlson.
53:04 – They reflect on their tour back in the day of the Pythian Temple, the great night GCP attended the screening of Penny Palabras, and GCP's future plans. Justin talks about attending a red-carpet event at Organically Grown Muscle. He talks about him and Michelle going as Barbie and Ken, Jeff congrats Justin for officially being a part of the gym rat family, and Justin promotes Michelle to official defender of the house. -
This 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 supporting the summons.
15:16 – Scott shares the craziest reason he witnessed someone giving to get out of jury duty, a live listener chimes in with how many times they’ve been summoned, and Jeff expresses the horror stories his wife experienced while working in the court sector.
They wish Robin a Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Crocker talks about baking Robin an amazing cake, and where the event turned a little sideways.
30:40 – Scott talks about his cooking adventures, Justin talks about skipping steps when deep frying, and his recent visit to Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles. He gives props to their sauces, recommends putting in an extra order of fries, and Jeff reflects on the side hustles he took on in his early adult life. They express the amazing bonus of being an adult and eating dessert for breakfast and/or dinner, or hell, whenever #adultingrocks.
43:29 – Justin talks about the recent Tacoma History show he attended at the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins, the beautiful history captured in the show, and they talk about concerts they’re planning to attend. Scott talks about breaking his glasses at one of his most recent concert attendances, Justin gives a shout-out to the Weekly Volcano, and they express their love of the El Corazon. -
This week the hot topics of discussion include including Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles, state statistics, Picon Punch, the sad closure of the Manuscript Library Museum, and the new look coming to the Proctor District.
00:15 – Justin kicks off this episode chatting about the recent crow saga, getting the Rock Band game up and rolling again, and the pain of having to re-download his songs. Derek breaks into nerd talk, talks about their recent Q and A episode, Justin shares his love of their Discord Shout-Out Chanel, and Derek talks about the brick-and-mortar opening of Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles.
14:47 – Scott throws out a new Discord rule, Justin manifests getting Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles as guests on the show, and jumps into Scott Topics. Justin reveals odd city names across the United States, they discuss weirdly named cities in Washington, and Justin shares what languages aside from English and Spanish are the most commonly spoken in Washington.
29:01 – Justin reveals what dog is the most popular in all but a handful of states, they talk about places across the country that would be safe to visit, and the origins of different state names. They talk about the state names that were potentially made up, what ones whose name origins are unknown, and share how each of them pronounces pecan.
42:32 – Justin talks about the closure of the Tacoma Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Scott talks about the amazing historical things they shared there, and the conservatory at the Tacoma Park. Scott shares the sad news of Burbs Burgers closures, Justin shares Tacoma news of the upcoming upgrade of the Proctor District, and Jeff closes out this episode encouraging people to be nice to each other. -
On 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 metal to curb his rage, spring cleaning, and reveals that people can bring their own additional items to smash at the Rage Room at Brainy Acts. He talks about the amazing Call to Haul service offered by the City of Tacoma, Derek talks about digging into the Tacoma Trivia game, and how the game was funded.
35:50 – Derek talks about the company that made the game, Jeff dives into the conspiracy behind why there were so many games based on cities in the PNW, and Derek tests the crew's Tacoma knowledge. Justin encourages board gamers to check the local Goodwill’s soon for donated games, he kicks off Is It Tacoma, and each of the guys guess which article is from Tacoma.
52:25 – Justin reveals which article was based in Tacoma, where the other articles were from, and Justin gives a shout-out to the amazing guests from Side Piece Kitchen. He expresses his excitement for what Side Piece Kitchen has going on in March, Jeff talks about the upcoming guests at the Crypticon convention, and they close out giving props to the crew that’s tuning into the show live. -
It’s finally happening!! Owners Hailey Hernandez, Dante Hernandez, and Sous Chef Ivan Carillo from Side Piece Kitchen sit down with the guys to talk food, how the place came to be, future plans, and much more!! Side Piece Kitchen specializes in Bangin’ Biscuits & Dank AF Cheesecake. They’re located in Tacoma at 4704 S Oakes Street and are open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm and Friday through Sunday from 8 am until they sell out!
01:27 – Justin expresses his excitement to be sitting down with the Side Piece Kitchen crew, Hailey gives the back story on the restaurant, and Justin shares his love of their pickle cheesecake. Hailey talks about the intention of the business, the decision to leave her job, and where the concept came from. Dante talks about the decision to make it a brick-and-mortar, Hailey talks about her love of the area, and the amount of money they got from Kickstarter.
18:43 – Hailey reveals their March of Madness plans that are in collaboration with other Tacoma businesses, their grassroots advertisement, and Ivan talks about how he got involved with Side Piece. Hailey gives a shout-out to the chef who was her mentor when she was getting started in the industry, Ivan shares his love of the inspiration he gets from others he works with, and Justin drops Coaster Questions.
37:13 – Ivan talks about the next restaurant knock-offs that are in the works, Hailey talks about the Frisco Freeze collab that’s happening in March, and they reveal their verdict on the GFuel Pickles. Hailey talks about the genres of food that are missing in Tacoma, they talk about the late-night food options that are missing in the area, and Hailey shares the thought process on the design of the inside of the restaurant.
58:06 – The group wishes Hailey’s mom a Happy Birthday, Justin gives tips to people on how to ensure they get biscuits when visiting Side Piece, and Hailey encourages people to not show up at any businesses 15 minutes before it closes. She expresses how much they care about providing customers with high-quality products and ensuring customers have a wonderful experience during their visit.
Thank you all for joining the crew, we look forward to checking in with you again soon! Special Guest: Side Piece Kitchen. -
Friend 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. Suzanne holds a B.A in English and an M.A. in Education from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma and an M.A. in Biology from Miami University. She’s joined the GCP cast also on episodes 136, 110, 80, 76, and 16!
00:25 – The show kicks off confirming that charcuterie boards are the fancy version of Lunchables, Suzanne expresses her love of the GCP cats, and proposes a purr-fect cat calendar. She explains how parthenogenesis works, turning Party for Polar Bears into Proctor Polar Bear Crawl, and the businesses that will be participating in the crawl.
17:17 – The guys call out how they each pronounce Opossum, Suzanne’s got the lowdown on proper pronunciation of the word, and explains how they have semi-prehensile tails. She talks about how they can become problems, Justin talks about the benefits they bring, and dives into Caster Questions. Suzanne talks about the Zoo Snooze, Scott talks about the Elephant meeting a Sea Lion, and Suzanne expresses the fun of doing the animal drive-by.
33:07 – They ponder on how one might go about teaching an otter to fly, how long it would take, and Scott talks about the article where a mushroom was growing on a frog. Suzanne explains ways people can support animal conservation, how little actions can make a big difference in preservation, and the types of kid-friendly opportunities offered at the zoo to educate kids.
50:28 - Scott talks about the wild burros in Nevada, Justin reminisces on swimming lessons as a kid, and what it would take for him to ride a horse. He talks about the different animals his grandparents had, Scott talks about running into an ostrich on the back roads in Nevada, and Suzanne shares her ostrich sighting.
Special thanks to Suzanne for joining the crew on this episode! Looking forward to the next great update! Special Guest: Suzanne Akerman. -
This 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 benefits and downfalls of them, and Justin talks about he and his wife taking a leisurely stroll across the Narrows Bridge. He talks about where to park, the length of the bridge, and how long it took them to make the walk. He expresses what it felt like to look over the side, how beautiful it was, and Jeff talks about bridge adventures as a kid.
30:18 – Scott talks about the underwater tunnels in Virginia, Jeff talks about the recent earthquake in California, and Justin congratulates Slightly Furry Beverage Company on their grand opening happening in the upcoming weeks. He talks about the Tacoma tension around an old church being converted into affordable housing and the arguments those opposed have been brought forward.
45:56 – Jeff gives his opinion on the arguments around parking challenges increasing due to the affordable housing project, Justin questions if Heineken is the area drug dealers' drink of choice, and brings forth Scott Topics. Scott's got the scoop on lunar theories, Justin looks into the lunar wave, and the people they plan to have on very soon. -
This 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 bloody horror flicks, Justin dives into stuff to eat around Tacoma, and the closure of Pacific Grill. He talks about the thriving success of Cosmic Bottles, other successful companies around town that started during Covid, and Derek talks about the amazing community support in the Tacoma area.
28:33 – Jeff dives into Jeff’s Capades, drama up in his neighborhood, and they segue into Scott Topics. Jeff ponders on male IQs dropping when they hang out in groups, they each guess what caused the mysterious death of 3 men found in Kansas City, and Jeff talks about the drugs the guys were using during the time of death.
49:42 – Brogan talks about serving up sliders at Cosmic Bottles, hiring new talent, and eyeing a showdown with Peaks and Pints. He talks about his bar being open to minors until 7 PM, Scott shares plans for the making of a GCP adult coloring book, and they talk about the troubles behind Magic the Gathering. -
This time the crew talks Tacoma businesses, social media drama, Putt Stuff, Tacompton Files Podcast, animal antics, and much, much, more!
00:07 – Justin opens up this episode with a tip on how to paint your walls, Derek talks about what caused his hangover, and Scott shares his discovery of the newfound pickle shot. Justin talks about the mistakes night in Spokane, Odd Otter's latest, and community biz shifts. Scott talks about the great Odd Otter vibe, Justin expresses his love of the area it’s in, and comments on the haps of Side Piece Kitchen and Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles.
16:12 – Justin talks about Side Piece Kitchen and Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles recent collaboration, shares the deets on Best of Washington pressuring Side Piece Kitchen for advertising sales, and the guys give their review of the experience. Scott goes deep into cyberpunk dystopia, Side Piece Kitchen’s social media hustle, and the hype for this summer's Putt Stuff return.
29:25 – Justin talks about the most recent Tacompton Files Podcast episode that covered the recent armed robbery in Gig Harbor that led to a police chase to Titlow, Jeff talks about the new options of Fruit Roll-Ups, and Justin discusses Tacoma animal antics that happened at their old house. He talks about the return of the raccoon posy and Scott and Jeff talk about the value opossums bring to the world.
46:58 – Jeff warns Justin of animal gang wars potentially breaking out in his backyard, Scott's got the scoop on opossums, and why capybaras and alligators hang out. Jeff talks about his new Rubik’s Cube finding, how it works, and the key he found to get the colors right. Justin talks about debating getting back in on the Blood Bowl Game and they share their love of Galactic Druid Treats and they share their love of Galactic Druid Treats. - Laat meer zien
