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    <description>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 (/contact/) or: info@gritcitypodcast.com
Looking for a way to support the show?  
Stop by the Store (/store) and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast):  https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast
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    <itunes:summary>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 (/contact/) or: info@gritcitypodcast.com
Looking for a way to support the show?  
Stop by the Store (/store) and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast):  https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast
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  <title>Talking Tacoma with Timothy Marlowe and Andy Varga</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;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.   They represent over 400 locally owned businesses, musicians, local artists, and non profits.  The app is like a digital yellow book, bringing users life to their community through audios and visuals.  They enable listeners to learn about local businesses, listen to local podcasts and musicians, and watch their community all through the home screen of their phone.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;01:27 – Justin welcomes Andy and Timothy to the show, gives users information on how they can spread the word of GCP, and Timothy talks about the launching of BD Local.  He talks about the number of businesses that BD Local supports, how the app works, and Justin discusses the changing landscape of Tacoma.  Timothy talks about their plan to add a city council button on the app, Justin talks about getting involved in the community, and Timothy shares other plans they have for BD Local.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11:48 – Timothy explains the intent behind the Share Local button on the app, the apps livestreaming capability, and how the live streaming came to be.  He talks about the importance as a business owner to be able to adapt to change, how he met Andy, and when he invited him to be a co-host on the show.  He talks about having 27 different shows, reaching 400,000 people on Facebook, and the diversity of the content they have.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;25:36 – Timothy shares what the podcast Be the Better Local is about, Andy shares the variety of people they’ve had on the podcast, and they talk about the importance of podcasts being video based as well.  Scott expresses how he sees other podcast creators as collaborators not competitors, Timothy talks about how fellow podcasters share credibility between each other, and Justin talks about joining the GCP team.  Timothy talks about the process of building their three studios, what they learned along the way, and they give props to Sadie for the work she does for BD Local.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;37:43 – Timothy talks about his support for The Peace Bus, the power of networking, and Justin talks about how they met the Tacoma Hurling team.  Timothy talks about what has built their credibility within the community, their involvement with the Santa Parade on 6th Ave, and what they learned during the event.  He talks about the events that are coming up for them in 2020, Scott talks about GCP’s equipment expansion over the years, and Justin recommends users that are interested in starting a podcast to reach out to the BD Local team.  He asks the about guys their favorite places to eat, Scott shares his favorite place to eat in Puyallup, and they give props to Alfred’s and The Valley.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thank you Andy and Timothy for joining the podcast for an interesting conversation on BD Local. Special Guests: Andy Vargo and Timothy Marlowe.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>01:27 – Justin welcomes Andy and Timothy to the show, gives users information on how they can spread the word of GCP, and Timothy talks about the launching of BD Local.  He talks about the number of businesses that BD Local supports, how the app works, and Justin discusses the changing landscape of Tacoma.  Timothy talks about their plan to add a city council button on the app, Justin talks about getting involved in the community, and Timothy shares other plans they have for BD Local.</p>

<p>11:48 – Timothy explains the intent behind the Share Local button on the app, the apps livestreaming capability, and how the live streaming came to be.  He talks about the importance as a business owner to be able to adapt to change, how he met Andy, and when he invited him to be a co-host on the show.  He talks about having 27 different shows, reaching 400,000 people on Facebook, and the diversity of the content they have.  </p>

<p>25:36 – Timothy shares what the podcast Be the Better Local is about, Andy shares the variety of people they’ve had on the podcast, and they talk about the importance of podcasts being video based as well.  Scott expresses how he sees other podcast creators as collaborators not competitors, Timothy talks about how fellow podcasters share credibility between each other, and Justin talks about joining the GCP team.  Timothy talks about the process of building their three studios, what they learned along the way, and they give props to Sadie for the work she does for BD Local.</p>

<p>37:43 – Timothy talks about his support for The Peace Bus, the power of networking, and Justin talks about how they met the Tacoma Hurling team.  Timothy talks about what has built their credibility within the community, their involvement with the Santa Parade on 6th Ave, and what they learned during the event.  He talks about the events that are coming up for them in 2020, Scott talks about GCP’s equipment expansion over the years, and Justin recommends users that are interested in starting a podcast to reach out to the BD Local team.  He asks the about guys their favorite places to eat, Scott shares his favorite place to eat in Puyallup, and they give props to Alfred’s and The Valley.</p>

<p>Thank you Andy and Timothy for joining the podcast for an interesting conversation on BD Local.</p><p>Special Guests: Andy Vargo and Timothy Marlowe.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club is a coworking space contributing to Tacoma's growing artistic and entrepreneurial communities. It combines a maker studio, event hall, and office coworking space, in a 15,000 square foot historic building in downtown Tacoma, Washington.
</a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast?utm_source=notes">Support The Grit City Podcast</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="BD Local" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzU">BD Local</a> &mdash; Home of Nations Premier Podcasting Network
Now Live!</li><li><a title="BD Local on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzE">BD Local on Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Those Awkward One Drive Stands" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3Mjk">Those Awkward One Drive Stands</a> &mdash; Those Awkward One Drive Stands: What Really Happens In A Rideshare Car? </li><li><a title="Watch on FB" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzY">Watch on FB</a> &mdash; BD Local: Podcast Network and BD Local app! </li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.   They represent over 400 locally owned businesses, musicians, local artists, and non profits.  The app is like a digital yellow book, bringing users life to their community through audios and visuals.  They enable listeners to learn about local businesses, listen to local podcasts and musicians, and watch their community all through the home screen of their phone.</p>

<p>01:27 – Justin welcomes Andy and Timothy to the show, gives users information on how they can spread the word of GCP, and Timothy talks about the launching of BD Local.  He talks about the number of businesses that BD Local supports, how the app works, and Justin discusses the changing landscape of Tacoma.  Timothy talks about their plan to add a city council button on the app, Justin talks about getting involved in the community, and Timothy shares other plans they have for BD Local.</p>

<p>11:48 – Timothy explains the intent behind the Share Local button on the app, the apps livestreaming capability, and how the live streaming came to be.  He talks about the importance as a business owner to be able to adapt to change, how he met Andy, and when he invited him to be a co-host on the show.  He talks about having 27 different shows, reaching 400,000 people on Facebook, and the diversity of the content they have.  </p>

<p>25:36 – Timothy shares what the podcast Be the Better Local is about, Andy shares the variety of people they’ve had on the podcast, and they talk about the importance of podcasts being video based as well.  Scott expresses how he sees other podcast creators as collaborators not competitors, Timothy talks about how fellow podcasters share credibility between each other, and Justin talks about joining the GCP team.  Timothy talks about the process of building their three studios, what they learned along the way, and they give props to Sadie for the work she does for BD Local.</p>

<p>37:43 – Timothy talks about his support for The Peace Bus, the power of networking, and Justin talks about how they met the Tacoma Hurling team.  Timothy talks about what has built their credibility within the community, their involvement with the Santa Parade on 6th Ave, and what they learned during the event.  He talks about the events that are coming up for them in 2020, Scott talks about GCP’s equipment expansion over the years, and Justin recommends users that are interested in starting a podcast to reach out to the BD Local team.  He asks the about guys their favorite places to eat, Scott shares his favorite place to eat in Puyallup, and they give props to Alfred’s and The Valley.</p>

<p>Thank you Andy and Timothy for joining the podcast for an interesting conversation on BD Local.</p><p>Special Guests: Andy Vargo and Timothy Marlowe.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club is a coworking space contributing to Tacoma's growing artistic and entrepreneurial communities. It combines a maker studio, event hall, and office coworking space, in a 15,000 square foot historic building in downtown Tacoma, Washington.
</a></li></ul><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast?utm_source=notes">Support The Grit City Podcast</a></p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="BD Local" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzU">BD Local</a> &mdash; Home of Nations Premier Podcasting Network
Now Live!</li><li><a title="BD Local on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzE">BD Local on Facebook</a></li><li><a title="Those Awkward One Drive Stands" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3Mjk">Those Awkward One Drive Stands</a> &mdash; Those Awkward One Drive Stands: What Really Happens In A Rideshare Car? </li><li><a title="Watch on FB" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/NzU3MzY">Watch on FB</a> &mdash; BD Local: Podcast Network and BD Local app! </li></ul>]]>
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