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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
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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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  <description>Welcome back to another unfiltered session of Saturday Night Grit. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Jeff, Scott, and Mike sit down with a couple of mics and a high-speed internet connection, this episode is the perfect example. We jumped from international chocolate heists to the dangers of astral projection without breaking a sweat.
If you missed the live stream, here is the breakdown of what went down.
The Most Catchy Propaganda You’ve Ever Heard
The episode kicked off with a deep dive into the weird world of music. We started with the 80s classic "Mexican Radio" by Wall of Voodoo, but things took a sharp turn when Scott introduced us to Iranian Lego propaganda music.
Yes, you read that right. Apparently, there is a corner of YouTube where Lego-based animations set to anti-American Iranian pop songs actually "slap." Whether you're into Swedish heavy metal, J-Pop, or "painfully accurate" propaganda, the Grit City crew proves that if the beat is good, we’re probably jamming to it in our trucks.
Life, Death, and the Thermostat
Mike took the floor for a segment every homeowner can relate to: The Thermostat War. In Mike’s house, the thermostat is a sacred object. We discussed the delicate balance of "active hours" vs. "sleeping hours," the necessity of sleeping with two fans (one for noise, one for the balls), and the transition seasons where the sun warms the house to 70 while the heater is set to 65.
Don't Fall Asleep to Just Anything
Speaking of sleep, we shared some cautionary tales about sleep aids. Mike told a hilarious (and slightly creepy) story about a "meditation tape" from his grandmother that turned into a hard-sell Mormon scripture lesson 30 minutes in.
Jeff took things even deeper, sharing a story about a botched attempt at astral projection. Let’s just say he bumped into a "spirit" that wasn't too happy about him being in the ethereal plane. The lesson? Be careful with your binaural beats, folks—you might just wake up feeling like you’ve been underwater for ten hours.
The $50,000 "Vocho" Pickup
For the gearheads, Scott did some late-night "market research" on the Vocho. These are classic Mexican Volkswagen Bugs converted into four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. Imagine a Bug with a Corvette LS6 engine and 35-inch tires. For $50,000, Scott is convinced it’s the ultimate truck—and honestly, we’re having a hard time arguing with him.
Weird News: Arson, Heists, and Sky King
We couldn't ignore the bizarre headlines this week:
The Great TP Shortage 2.0: A 1.2 million square foot warehouse went up in flames thanks to an arsonist who was caught on camera telling the pallets, "You should've paid us a living wage."

The Kit Kat Heist: 12 tons of Formula 1-shaped Kit Kats vanished in Europe. Where do you move 410,000 stolen candy bars? We have some theories (mostly involving raves).

Sky King: We took a moment to remember Richard Russell, the "Sky King" who stole a plane from SeaTac a few years back. Listening to that audio still hits deep.
AI Decodes Gen Z
Finally, we brought in an AI guest to help us old guys understand what the kids are saying. If you’ve heard the terms Rizz, Sigma, Gyatt, or Mewing and felt your brain melting, we’ve got you covered. We learned that "Mewing" is apparently a tongue exercise for your jawline, and "Rizz" is just charisma for people who don't want to say the whole word.
Want to join the conversation?
We want to hear your local slang or your worst tax season horror stories. Call our hotline at 1-855-474-8272 and leave us a message. You might just hear yourself on the next episode!
Catch the full episode and more at www.gritcitypodcast.com.
Stay Gritty, and hug your loved ones.
Chapters &amp;amp; Timestamps:
    00:00 – Intro Banter: Is this thing on?
    01:40 – The "Mexican Radio" vs. "Iranian Radio" Debate
    05:16 – Exploring Iranian Lego Propaganda Music
    08:31 – EDM, Dubstep, and the "Wook" Lifestyle
    15:01 – Mike’s Segment: Life, Death, and the Thermostat
    18:31 – Sleep Tapes and Hidden Mormon Scripts
    20:31 – Binaural Beats and AI Sci-Fi Bedtime Stories
    23:11 – Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection Dangers
    30:21 – Outdated Lingo and Cowboy Sayings
    33:20 – The "Vocho" Custom VW Bug Pickups
    38:15 – Concept Cars: The Rally Fighter and Renault Raccoon
    44:45 – Car Storage Clubs and "The Shop" in Seattle
    48:21 – The Toilet Paper Warehouse Arson
    51:26 – Remembering "Sky King" (The SeaTac Plane Thief)
    53:35 – Tax Season Survival Tips
    57:56 – The 12-Ton Formula 1 Kit Kat Heist
    01:05:00 – AI Explains Gen Z Slang: Rizz, Gyatt, and Mewing
    01:13:45 – Outro: Hug Your Loved Ones
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to another unfiltered session of Saturday Night Grit. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Jeff, Scott, and Mike sit down with a couple of mics and a high-speed internet connection, this episode is the perfect example. We jumped from international chocolate heists to the dangers of astral projection without breaking a sweat.</p>

<p>If you missed the live stream, here is the breakdown of what went down.<br>
The Most Catchy Propaganda You’ve Ever Heard</p>

<p>The episode kicked off with a deep dive into the weird world of music. We started with the 80s classic &quot;Mexican Radio&quot; by Wall of Voodoo, but things took a sharp turn when Scott introduced us to Iranian Lego propaganda music.</p>

<p>Yes, you read that right. Apparently, there is a corner of YouTube where Lego-based animations set to anti-American Iranian pop songs actually &quot;slap.&quot; Whether you&#39;re into Swedish heavy metal, J-Pop, or &quot;painfully accurate&quot; propaganda, the Grit City crew proves that if the beat is good, we’re probably jamming to it in our trucks.<br>
Life, Death, and the Thermostat</p>

<p>Mike took the floor for a segment every homeowner can relate to: The Thermostat War. In Mike’s house, the thermostat is a sacred object. We discussed the delicate balance of &quot;active hours&quot; vs. &quot;sleeping hours,&quot; the necessity of sleeping with two fans (one for noise, one for the balls), and the transition seasons where the sun warms the house to 70 while the heater is set to 65.<br>
Don&#39;t Fall Asleep to Just Anything</p>

<p>Speaking of sleep, we shared some cautionary tales about sleep aids. Mike told a hilarious (and slightly creepy) story about a &quot;meditation tape&quot; from his grandmother that turned into a hard-sell Mormon scripture lesson 30 minutes in.</p>

<p>Jeff took things even deeper, sharing a story about a botched attempt at astral projection. Let’s just say he bumped into a &quot;spirit&quot; that wasn&#39;t too happy about him being in the ethereal plane. The lesson? Be careful with your binaural beats, folks—you might just wake up feeling like you’ve been underwater for ten hours.<br>
The $50,000 &quot;Vocho&quot; Pickup</p>

<p>For the gearheads, Scott did some late-night &quot;market research&quot; on the Vocho. These are classic Mexican Volkswagen Bugs converted into four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. Imagine a Bug with a Corvette LS6 engine and 35-inch tires. For $50,000, Scott is convinced it’s the ultimate truck—and honestly, we’re having a hard time arguing with him.<br>
Weird News: Arson, Heists, and Sky King</p>

<p>We couldn&#39;t ignore the bizarre headlines this week:</p>

<pre><code>The Great TP Shortage 2.0: A 1.2 million square foot warehouse went up in flames thanks to an arsonist who was caught on camera telling the pallets, &quot;You should&#39;ve paid us a living wage.&quot;

The Kit Kat Heist: 12 tons of Formula 1-shaped Kit Kats vanished in Europe. Where do you move 410,000 stolen candy bars? We have some theories (mostly involving raves).

Sky King: We took a moment to remember Richard Russell, the &quot;Sky King&quot; who stole a plane from SeaTac a few years back. Listening to that audio still hits deep.
</code></pre>

<p>AI Decodes Gen Z</p>

<p>Finally, we brought in an AI guest to help us old guys understand what the kids are saying. If you’ve heard the terms Rizz, Sigma, Gyatt, or Mewing and felt your brain melting, we’ve got you covered. We learned that &quot;Mewing&quot; is apparently a tongue exercise for your jawline, and &quot;Rizz&quot; is just charisma for people who don&#39;t want to say the whole word.</p>

<p>Want to join the conversation?<br>
We want to hear your local slang or your worst tax season horror stories. Call our hotline at 1-855-474-8272 and leave us a message. You might just hear yourself on the next episode!</p>

<p>Catch the full episode and more at <a href="http://www.gritcitypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.gritcitypodcast.com</a>.</p>

<p>Stay Gritty, and hug your loved ones.</p>

<p>Chapters &amp; Timestamps:<br>
    00:00 – Intro Banter: Is this thing on?<br>
    01:40 – The &quot;Mexican Radio&quot; vs. &quot;Iranian Radio&quot; Debate<br>
    05:16 – Exploring Iranian Lego Propaganda Music<br>
    08:31 – EDM, Dubstep, and the &quot;Wook&quot; Lifestyle<br>
    15:01 – Mike’s Segment: Life, Death, and the Thermostat<br>
    18:31 – Sleep Tapes and Hidden Mormon Scripts<br>
    20:31 – Binaural Beats and AI Sci-Fi Bedtime Stories<br>
    23:11 – Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection Dangers<br>
    30:21 – Outdated Lingo and Cowboy Sayings<br>
    33:20 – The &quot;Vocho&quot; Custom VW Bug Pickups<br>
    38:15 – Concept Cars: The Rally Fighter and Renault Raccoon<br>
    44:45 – Car Storage Clubs and &quot;The Shop&quot; in Seattle<br>
    48:21 – The Toilet Paper Warehouse Arson<br>
    51:26 – Remembering &quot;Sky King&quot; (The SeaTac Plane Thief)<br>
    53:35 – Tax Season Survival Tips<br>
    57:56 – The 12-Ton Formula 1 Kit Kat Heist<br>
    01:05:00 – AI Explains Gen Z Slang: Rizz, Gyatt, and Mewing<br>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to another unfiltered session of Saturday Night Grit. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Jeff, Scott, and Mike sit down with a couple of mics and a high-speed internet connection, this episode is the perfect example. We jumped from international chocolate heists to the dangers of astral projection without breaking a sweat.</p>

<p>If you missed the live stream, here is the breakdown of what went down.<br>
The Most Catchy Propaganda You’ve Ever Heard</p>

<p>The episode kicked off with a deep dive into the weird world of music. We started with the 80s classic &quot;Mexican Radio&quot; by Wall of Voodoo, but things took a sharp turn when Scott introduced us to Iranian Lego propaganda music.</p>

<p>Yes, you read that right. Apparently, there is a corner of YouTube where Lego-based animations set to anti-American Iranian pop songs actually &quot;slap.&quot; Whether you&#39;re into Swedish heavy metal, J-Pop, or &quot;painfully accurate&quot; propaganda, the Grit City crew proves that if the beat is good, we’re probably jamming to it in our trucks.<br>
Life, Death, and the Thermostat</p>

<p>Mike took the floor for a segment every homeowner can relate to: The Thermostat War. In Mike’s house, the thermostat is a sacred object. We discussed the delicate balance of &quot;active hours&quot; vs. &quot;sleeping hours,&quot; the necessity of sleeping with two fans (one for noise, one for the balls), and the transition seasons where the sun warms the house to 70 while the heater is set to 65.<br>
Don&#39;t Fall Asleep to Just Anything</p>

<p>Speaking of sleep, we shared some cautionary tales about sleep aids. Mike told a hilarious (and slightly creepy) story about a &quot;meditation tape&quot; from his grandmother that turned into a hard-sell Mormon scripture lesson 30 minutes in.</p>

<p>Jeff took things even deeper, sharing a story about a botched attempt at astral projection. Let’s just say he bumped into a &quot;spirit&quot; that wasn&#39;t too happy about him being in the ethereal plane. The lesson? Be careful with your binaural beats, folks—you might just wake up feeling like you’ve been underwater for ten hours.<br>
The $50,000 &quot;Vocho&quot; Pickup</p>

<p>For the gearheads, Scott did some late-night &quot;market research&quot; on the Vocho. These are classic Mexican Volkswagen Bugs converted into four-wheel-drive pickup trucks. Imagine a Bug with a Corvette LS6 engine and 35-inch tires. For $50,000, Scott is convinced it’s the ultimate truck—and honestly, we’re having a hard time arguing with him.<br>
Weird News: Arson, Heists, and Sky King</p>

<p>We couldn&#39;t ignore the bizarre headlines this week:</p>

<pre><code>The Great TP Shortage 2.0: A 1.2 million square foot warehouse went up in flames thanks to an arsonist who was caught on camera telling the pallets, &quot;You should&#39;ve paid us a living wage.&quot;

The Kit Kat Heist: 12 tons of Formula 1-shaped Kit Kats vanished in Europe. Where do you move 410,000 stolen candy bars? We have some theories (mostly involving raves).

Sky King: We took a moment to remember Richard Russell, the &quot;Sky King&quot; who stole a plane from SeaTac a few years back. Listening to that audio still hits deep.
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<p>AI Decodes Gen Z</p>

<p>Finally, we brought in an AI guest to help us old guys understand what the kids are saying. If you’ve heard the terms Rizz, Sigma, Gyatt, or Mewing and felt your brain melting, we’ve got you covered. We learned that &quot;Mewing&quot; is apparently a tongue exercise for your jawline, and &quot;Rizz&quot; is just charisma for people who don&#39;t want to say the whole word.</p>

<p>Want to join the conversation?<br>
We want to hear your local slang or your worst tax season horror stories. Call our hotline at 1-855-474-8272 and leave us a message. You might just hear yourself on the next episode!</p>

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<p>Stay Gritty, and hug your loved ones.</p>

<p>Chapters &amp; Timestamps:<br>
    00:00 – Intro Banter: Is this thing on?<br>
    01:40 – The &quot;Mexican Radio&quot; vs. &quot;Iranian Radio&quot; Debate<br>
    05:16 – Exploring Iranian Lego Propaganda Music<br>
    08:31 – EDM, Dubstep, and the &quot;Wook&quot; Lifestyle<br>
    15:01 – Mike’s Segment: Life, Death, and the Thermostat<br>
    18:31 – Sleep Tapes and Hidden Mormon Scripts<br>
    20:31 – Binaural Beats and AI Sci-Fi Bedtime Stories<br>
    23:11 – Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projection Dangers<br>
    30:21 – Outdated Lingo and Cowboy Sayings<br>
    33:20 – The &quot;Vocho&quot; Custom VW Bug Pickups<br>
    38:15 – Concept Cars: The Rally Fighter and Renault Raccoon<br>
    44:45 – Car Storage Clubs and &quot;The Shop&quot; in Seattle<br>
    48:21 – The Toilet Paper Warehouse Arson<br>
    51:26 – Remembering &quot;Sky King&quot; (The SeaTac Plane Thief)<br>
    53:35 – Tax Season Survival Tips<br>
    57:56 – The 12-Ton Formula 1 Kit Kat Heist<br>
    01:05:00 – AI Explains Gen Z Slang: Rizz, Gyatt, and Mewing<br>
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