The Grit City Podcast

Ethan HD

October 21st, 2019 | 1 hr 10 mins

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Ethan HD rejoins GCP for a second time to catch up on what has been going on since he joined them on one of the GCP Classic Episodes. Ethan HD is a pro wrestler, international pro wrestling coach, stand-up comedian, former rapper and entrepreneur. He performs locally and around the world, follow him on his social media to find out where he will be next!

Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics

October 14th, 2019 | 58 mins 38 secs

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This time the guys sit down with CEO Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics. Espionage Cosmetics sells nerd based nail wraps, makeup, accessories, and tools. You can find more information on the products by visiting them online at: https://www.espionagecosmetics.com

Steve's Drunk History - Education

October 7th, 2019 | 1 hr 23 mins

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Steve has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Puget Sound. In addition to being a journalist, he is also a judge for the Society of Professional Journalists National Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Awards. He has also has given lectures in the area on issues facing journalists, is a member of the Knights of the Pythias, and offers Drunken History tours of Tacoma. Steve has written two history books on the city of Lakewood and has just published his newest book on McNeil Island.

Scanners with Rusty and Ken

September 30th, 2019 | 1 hr 9 mins

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Rusty and Ken join the guys to talk about the 1981 movie Scanners.

Ken Carlson is a PNW writer, director, and producer that likes “telling stories and hopes to one day create some that won’t bore you to death”. He has written and directed Dead Drift, Penny Palabras, and his latest comedy show, Roscoe the Junkyard Cat. Rusty is a PNW comedian, co – owner of Church Cantina, and longtime friend of the Grit City Podcast.

Tacoma Film Festival 2019

September 23rd, 2019 | 46 mins 26 secs

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David Dinnell and Tanya Tran from the Tacoma Film Festival join the guys to talk about the upcoming event happening on October 3rd – 10th. Established in 2006, the film festival presents a lively week of films, workshops, events, and discussions. Tacoma Film Festival programming is a unique blend of audience and industry programming that empowers all who attend to connect with creators.

Urban Business Support

September 16th, 2019 | 47 mins 34 secs

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Oliver Scott from Urban Business Support joins the guys for this episode. He is the executive director of the organization, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit that gives businesses in gentrifying communities the resources to adapt, survive, and grow in the changing marketplace emerging around them to retain diversity of business ownership.

Tacoma Sirens

September 9th, 2019 | 58 mins 38 secs

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Tacoma Sirens are part of the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU), a competitive league including over 10 Women’s teams, and are also members of USA Rugby. Women of all shapes and sizes are welcome, their team is always looking for new players and no experience is necessary, they will teach you. They encourage people in the community to come out and join in the fun! Those looking for more information can find them online at: https://tacomarugby.com/sirens/.

Tacoma Hounds (Tacoma Gaelic Athletic Co-Op)

September 2nd, 2019 | 1 hr 7 mins

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This time the guys sit down with Sean, Kevin, Alex, and John from the local Hurling, Gaelic football, and Camogie club, The Tacoma Hounds, which are supported by Tacoma Gaelic Athletic Co-op, TGAC. TGAC is a 501c3 (Pending) organization dedicated to supporting GAA (Gaelic Athletics Association) competition through the development of and support provided to amateur athletes residing in the Tacoma Metropolitan, Pierce County, and Greater South Sound areas.

Food Is Free Tacoma

August 26th, 2019 | 39 mins 14 secs

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The guys talk with David Thompson from the Tacoma chapter of the Food is Free Project. The Food is Free Project is a worldwide movement of people sharing food freely. The organization strives for food-sharing that advocates for front yard gardens and sharing among neighbors in order to help in growing the community.

After Hours with Billy

August 19th, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins

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Billy joins the guys for an update on what’s been going on at Mary Mart in Tacoma. Mary Mart is a retail marijuana dispensary located nearby in the south Tacoma neighborhood. They’re family-owned and operated and take pride in serving their local community.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's Suzanne Akerman

August 12th, 2019 | 57 mins 43 secs

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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Biologist Suzanne Akerman stops in again and talks animals and Drinking for Conservation with Justin and Scott.

Deane Benninghoven - Hypnotist

August 5th, 2019 | 1 hr 8 mins

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Certified hypnotist Deane Benninghoven stops in to talk about using hypnotherapy to overcome limiting and negative behaviors, chronic pain, and increase creativity.

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