Episode 396

GCP: Hangover Sunday - PorchFest, Rainiers, Glamping & Doppelgangers

July 22nd, 2026

1 hr 9 mins 47 secs

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Hangover Sunday - PorchFest, Rainiers, Glamping & Finding Your Doppelganger

Sometimes the best weekends don't need a big plan—they just need good friends, great weather, and enough stories to fill a podcast.

This week's Hangover Sunday episode is exactly that.

The crew kicks things off by sending their thoughts to C-Note and his family before diving into a recap of one of the busiest weekends they've had in a long time. Scott shares his experience exploring Tacoma PorchFest, one of the city's most unique community events. Live music spills from neighborhood porches, comedy shows pop up inside local businesses, and the entire 6th Avenue district transforms into one giant celebration of Tacoma culture.

Along the way, the guys talk about meeting Migs from KISW, checking out SOS Pro Wrestling, discovering new bands, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying one of those rare Pacific Northwest summer days where everything simply comes together.

The conversation shifts from neighborhood festivals to another Tacoma tradition—a Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium. While the Rainiers may not have had their best day on the field, Scott explains why minor league baseball remains one of the best entertainment values around. Great seats, cold beer, hot dogs, and an afternoon with friends make the final score almost irrelevant.

Jeff balances out the city adventures with a weekend getaway to Suncadia Resort near Cle Elum. Instead of roughing it, he experiences what can only be described as "luxury camping," complete with mountain scenery, hiking trails, golf, wildlife, and enough amenities to make even the least outdoorsy person appreciate a weekend in the Cascades. The discussion turns into a celebration of everything that makes Washington State such an incredible place to explore.

As always, the conversation refuses to stay on one track for long. The crew eventually wanders into a surprisingly entertaining discussion about doppelgangers, accidental family discoveries through email, genealogy, and whether everyone has someone else walking around who looks just like them.

It's another classic Hangover Sunday episode filled with laughs, local recommendations, random tangents, and the kind of conversations that happen after a weekend well spent. Whether you're looking for your next Tacoma adventure, planning a Rainiers game, or just want to hear friends swap stories, this episode has something for everyone.

If you've ever been to PorchFest, found your own doppelganger, or have a great Pacific Northwest weekend story, the crew wants to hear from you. Give the Grit City Podcast a call at 1-855-474-8272 or 1-855-GRITCPC and you might hear yourself on a future episode.

Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Hangover Sunday
01:40 - Missing C-Note and a heartfelt message
02:40 - Tacoma PorchFest recap begins
09:45 - Tacoma Rainiers game experience
18:10 - Finding your doppelganger
22:40 - Jeff's luxury glamping trip near Cle Elum
31:00 - More Pacific Northwest travel talk and weekend adventures
40:00 - AI, technology and random rabbit holes (approx.)
49:00 - Listener callouts and weekend reflections (approx.)
58:00 - Wrapping up another Hangover Sunday (approx.)

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