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!
We would love to hear how you found us. Get in touch here or: info@gritcitypodcast.com
Looking for a way to support the show?
Stop by the Store and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast
The Grit City Podcast on social media
Episodes
-
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.