The Grit City Podcast

GCP: Harts Services

March 29th, 2023 | 50 mins 47 secs

beards, coaster questions, harts services, metal, plumbing, plumbing services

Tim 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.

GCP: McCallum & Sons Whisky & Iron Horse Farm

March 22nd, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins

bottle shop, glen mccallum, horse boarding and training, horses, maxine mccallum, mccallum & sons whisky co, the iron horse farm, whiskey, whiskey shop

Maxine 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.
The Iron Horse Farm is a premier horse boarding and training facility located on the outskirts of Tacoma.

GCP: Jason Alexander

March 15th, 2023 | 52 mins 28 secs

bar, brunch, cthulhu, dc253, devils reef, disney, drinks, entrepreneur, gilman house, gin, h. p. lovecraft, jason alexander, pirate, rum, small business, the shadow over innsmouth, tiki bar

Jason 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 carte and is also known for it's amazing cocktails.

GCP: Hangout - Three Questions?

March 8th, 2023 | 53 mins 54 secs

3 questions?, class of 1999, hangout, hollywood video, megan, movies, popeye, putt stuff, tacoma olympics, the goonies, tower lanes

The GCP guys hang out on this episode and talk podcasts, Union Club, movies, and the new game 3 Questions?.

GCP - Casey McLain

March 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins

baby wait, casey mclain, comedian, comedy, podcaster, podcasting, sports

Local 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!

GCP: Sunday Sermon

February 22nd, 2023 | 1 hr 11 mins

curling, hockey, kraken, m. night shyamalan, movie, old, president's day, presidents, scott topics, shout outs, souper bowl party, sunday sermon, superbowl party, taft tub, union club

On this Sunday Sermon, they discuss Souper Bowl Party, Scott attending the hockey game, the movie Old, and future live recordings.

GCP: Friday Night Sports

February 15th, 2023 | 1 hr 26 mins

chatgpt, friday night hangout, grit city sports, jeff's capades, mario day, real art tacoma, sports

On 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.

GCP: DC253 - Tacoma's DEF CON Group Returns!

February 8th, 2023 | 1 hr 16 mins

501-(c)(3), cody, dc253, def con, devils reef, hacking, michaela, port 22: south sound hackers, tacoma fire buff battalion

This time Cody and Michaela from DC253 sit down to give an update since Cody was last on! DC253 is Tacoma's area DEF CON Group. DC253 is a gathering point for folks interested in the alternate applications of modern technology, referred to properly as hacking. They meet the last Friday of the month at Devils Reef. Cody is also involved with the Tacoma Fire Buff Battalion, and they are also part of a new 501-(c)(3), Port 22: South Sound Hackers.

GCP: Hot Mess with Amani Taylor

February 1st, 2023 | 1 hr 34 mins

amani taylor, comedian, comedy, hot ones, hot sauce, is it tacoma, local 907, movies, trencher's

Friend of the podcast and local comedian Amani Taylor catches up with the guys! Amani hosts weekly comedy shows at The Local 907 and Trencher's. He has also joined the podcast four other times - links to his previous visits are in the show notes!

GCP: Friday Night Hangout!

January 25th, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins

brogan, cosmic bottles, crypticon, derek, dessert soups, friday night, hangout, is it tacoma, jeff's capades, monkeyshines, white lotus

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.

GCP: Visualize Tattoo - Frank Porcelli

January 18th, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins

airport tavern, art, artist, coaster questions, frank porcelli, music, tattoos, the greezies, visualize tattoo

Frank 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.

GCP: It's A New Year!

January 11th, 2023 | 1 hr 9 mins

casseroles, comic books, gaming, halloween, kaleidoscope, movies, new years, party, polar plunge, reddit, series, television, tv, wheel of fortune., white lotus

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.

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