The Grit City Podcast

The Premier Business, Community, Entertainment, and Nightlife Podcast. Hosted from The Grit City - Tacoma, Washington! Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

About the show

The Grit City Podcast is a weekly audio experience like no other! Hosted from the vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington - also known as "Grit City," our show has been entertaining and informing listeners since 2014. And what a ride it's been!

Every week, we release a new episode that introduces you to the dynamic and inspiring individuals who call the Pacific Northwest home. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to authors, artists, and unique characters, our guests embody the hard-working, blue-collar spirit that Grit City is known for. And let's not forget the occasional drug-fueled weirdo we may have met at a comedy club the night before!

The Grit City Podcast first launched back in the summer of 2014 and quickly built a loyal fanbase of listeners who appreciated the show's unique perspective on the Seattle/Tacoma area. After a brief hiatus in 2017, the podcast was rebooted in 2018, with even more friends and family members involved. It quickly regained its "must listen to" status and went on to deliver an impressive 275 episodes and counting, delivering over 280 hours of audio content to our fans since. With no signs of slowing down soon!

Our mission at The Grit City Podcast is simple: to bring the hard-working spirit of the Pacific Northwest to the world and have a good time doing it! We aim to create a community of listeners who understand and appreciate the concept of "grit". With a focus on local business owners, entrepreneurs, and unique characters, sprinkled with a good dose of humor, The Grit City Podcast is a one-of-a-kind audio experience that you won't want to miss.

So, if you're looking for a weekly dose of inspiration, laughter, and a celebration of the human spirit, look no further than The Grit City Podcast! Subscribe now and join us for the ride!

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Episodes

  • Best Of - Old School Tacoma Ghost Tours

    March 30th, 2020  |  59 mins 43 secs
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    This episode is a Best of, one of the GCP Classics that Scott and Brogan recorded. As mentioned in episode 112, Andrew from Tacoma Ghost Tours recently unexpectedly passed away. He will be greatly missed by everyone here .

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    The Studio - Tacoma Ghost Tours Tribute, Dusty's Hideaway

    March 23rd, 2020  |  51 mins 29 secs
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    This week the guys say good bye to longtime friend of the podcast Andrew Hansen. Andrew was the owner and creator of Tacoma Ghost Tours and recently, unexpectedly, passed away. He was a key member of Tacoma’s tour scene, the first and longest running paranormal guided walking tour of Tacoma, an amazing member of the community, and will be missed greatly.

    They also give a shout out to Dustuy’s Hideaway, a Bar/Restaurant on McKinley Hill in Tacoma. They offer great food & drinks and are open to all ages until 9 PM. As of today, they are open for phone in orders, in addition to DoorDash, and UberEats delivery.

  • GCP's Big Doin's

    March 16th, 2020  |  1 hr 7 mins
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    Brogan, Justin, and Scott get together and talk about some local Tacoma stuff and GCP's upcoming plans.

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    Talking Penguins - and Other Animals - with Biologist Suzanne Akerman.

    March 9th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins
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    Suzanne Akerman is a staff biologist at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, WA. She is also chair of Drinking for Conservation, a committee dedicated to conserving wildlife through fun social gatherings. 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.

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    Valentine's Day and Other VD with Steve Dunkleberger

    March 2nd, 2020  |  1 hr 12 mins
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    Steve Dunkelberger is back! This time we talk Valentine's Day and VD. 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.

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    Allison Needles from the Tacoma News Tribune

    February 24th, 2020  |  49 mins 57 secs
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    Allison Needles is a reporter covering education and politics with the Tacoma News Tribune.

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    Talking Pizza with Tai from The Pizza Bro's Podcast

    February 16th, 2020  |  1 hr 18 mins
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    Tai from The Pizza Bros Podcast comes on and talks all the pizza things.
    Tai has been podcasting in the PNW for the past 12 years, including Pizza Bro’s. The Pizza Bros Podcast has been going for over 3 years and has put out 167 episodes so far. His brother co-hosts Pizza Bro’s where they talk about pizza, candy, and traveling with occasional guests that join in the conversation. Listeners can find them on their favorite podcast streaming service and can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

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    Writing Research with Joseph Malik

    February 11th, 2020  |  1 hr 13 mins
    author, dragon's trail, fantasy, fiction, international bestseller, joseph malik, oxblood books, research, swords, the new magic, writing

    Joseph Malik is the author of two books, Dragon’s Trail and New Magic and is currently working on the final installment of the Outworlders series. His first book, Dragon's Trail, was released in September of 2016, and is a #1 international bestseller. The second installment in the Outworlders series, New Magic, was released in September of 2018. He also has a blog where he shares his adventures in writing, research, and attending various conventions.

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    Scott & Justin's Excellent Tacoma Adventure!

    February 3rd, 2020  |  1 hr 1 min

    Billy joins the guys to talk about what's going on at Mary Mart and the haps around Tacoma.

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    Talking Tacoma with Timothy Marlowe and Andy Varga

    January 27th, 2020  |  51 mins 27 secs
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    Andy Vargo and Timothy Marlowe join the GCP team to talk about BD Local. Andy Vargo is a coach, comedian and creator of the podcast The Awkward Career. Timothy Marlowe is the founder and owner of BD Local and the podcast Be The Better. BD Local is a production media company that offers users podcasts and much more through the app.

  • The Peace Bus

    January 20th, 2020  |  46 mins 27 secs
    giving, humanitarian aid, kevin wilford, kwabi amoah-forson, lia lee, peace bus, peace movement, the peace bus tv show

    This time the GCP team is joined by Kwabi Amoah-Forson, and his friends Lia Lee, and Kevin Wilford. Kwabi is the creator of The Peace Bus. They are currently working on The Peace bus TV show for kids that helps to promote their mission to ignite solidarity throughout communities, spawning a campaign for peace both nationally and internationally. One of the essential pillars of the Peace Bus is delivering humanitarian aid to communities in need. They are committed to the act of giving as a fundamental part of the Peace movement and are committed to empowering communities by uplifting others.

  • Four Rounds with Jose Cervantes - Battle at the Boat 125

    January 13th, 2020  |  50 mins 15 secs
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    The GCP team sits down with boxer Jose Cervantes (1-0), before his upcoming bout at Battle at the Boat 125. Happening Friday, January 17th, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Battle at the Boat is organized by Brian Halquist Productions, the Northwest premiere fight promotion company that has been promoting fights and concerts for over 35 years in the Pacific Northwest.