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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:subtitle>The Premier Business, Community, Entertainment, and Nightlife Podcast.  Hosted from The Grit City - Tacoma, Washington!  Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.</itunes:subtitle>
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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>Saturday Night Grit: The Kraken Hangout</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott record a Saturday Night Grit with special friends during the Kraken game.  They cover a range of topics from cocktails, real estate, Tacoma, and much, much more! </itunes:subtitle>
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&lt;p&gt;00:19 – The show kicks off chatting about a North Korean defector in tribute to No Nut November, Justin gives props to Rusty for his recent engagement, and explains to the group the drinking rules of the game.  He explains what a Dark N Stormy cocktail is, Rusty talks about the difficulty of buying an engagement ring, and Justin shares his love of Discord.  Rusty gives his review of the room they’re recording in, Byron talks about starting up his own business, and what the housing marked is like in the area.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;30:14 – Scott talks about his want to do a real estate podcast, Bryon discusses the price of housing levelling off in the area, and they talk about the different websites GCP has purchased for podcast business opportunities.  Justin shares his anger at the visiting hockey team scoring a goal, they each give their review of the Kraken drink, and Justin talks about the first drink he tried.  Justin talks about what Black (Brass) Opals are, Rusty shares his love of Long Island drinks, and Justin talks about GCP plans to have Jason Alexander back on the show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;62:32 – Justin talks about a special drink for Scott, encourages GCP listeners to reach out to Bryon for all their real estate questions, and Justin declares the official Kraken bar drinks.  Rusty talks about his daughter discovering his comedy on YouTube, Derek talks about the awkward sex conversations he had with his mom, and Rusty talks about the ease of raising his daughter.  Justin talks about going crazy when hitting 18, how Tacoma was back in the ’90s, and Derek talks about the horror stories he heard about Tacoma while growing up in Kent.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;88:46 – Scott talks about how he’s feeling, they express the sadness of not enjoying a drink to celebrate the team scoring, and Rusty discusses how hard it is for him to watch reality shows.  Derek shares his love of watching ghost shows, Scott announces plans to have a ghost hunter on, and Justin shares plans to have Rusty vs. episodes.  They take a shot for the Kraken score, Justin considers jumping into Is It Tacoma, and Scott shares his love of Smart Lights.  They wrap up the show with Derek sharing where people can find his past podcast episodes online and where listeners can find Rusty’s business online.  Special Guests: Derek G and Rusty.&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott record a Saturday Night Grit with special friends during the Kraken game.  They cover a range of topics from cocktails, real estate, Tacoma, and much, much more! </p>

<p>00:19 – The show kicks off chatting about a North Korean defector in tribute to No Nut November, Justin gives props to Rusty for his recent engagement, and explains to the group the drinking rules of the game.  He explains what a Dark N Stormy cocktail is, Rusty talks about the difficulty of buying an engagement ring, and Justin shares his love of Discord.  Rusty gives his review of the room they’re recording in, Byron talks about starting up his own business, and what the housing marked is like in the area.</p>

<p>30:14 – Scott talks about his want to do a real estate podcast, Bryon discusses the price of housing levelling off in the area, and they talk about the different websites GCP has purchased for podcast business opportunities.  Justin shares his anger at the visiting hockey team scoring a goal, they each give their review of the Kraken drink, and Justin talks about the first drink he tried.  Justin talks about what Black (Brass) Opals are, Rusty shares his love of Long Island drinks, and Justin talks about GCP plans to have Jason Alexander back on the show.</p>

<p>62:32 – Justin talks about a special drink for Scott, encourages GCP listeners to reach out to Bryon for all their real estate questions, and Justin declares the official Kraken bar drinks.  Rusty talks about his daughter discovering his comedy on YouTube, Derek talks about the awkward sex conversations he had with his mom, and Rusty talks about the ease of raising his daughter.  Justin talks about going crazy when hitting 18, how Tacoma was back in the ’90s, and Derek talks about the horror stories he heard about Tacoma while growing up in Kent.  </p>

<p>88:46 – Scott talks about how he’s feeling, they express the sadness of not enjoying a drink to celebrate the team scoring, and Rusty discusses how hard it is for him to watch reality shows.  Derek shares his love of watching ghost shows, Scott announces plans to have a ghost hunter on, and Justin shares plans to have Rusty vs. episodes.  They take a shot for the Kraken score, Justin considers jumping into Is It Tacoma, and Scott shares his love of Smart Lights.  They wrap up the show with Derek sharing where people can find his past podcast episodes online and where listeners can find Rusty’s business online. </p><p>Special Guests: Derek G and Rusty.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Die Cut Stickers</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order!
·         Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond!</a> Promo Code: GRITCITY15</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="Dark &#39;n Stormy Recipe " rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYw">Dark 'n Stormy Recipe </a> &mdash; This drink was invented more than 100 years ago when members of Bermuda's Royal Naval Officer's Club added a splash of the local rum to their spicy homemade ginger beer. </li><li><a title="RCF exteriors &amp; remodeling on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYx">RCF exteriors &amp; remodeling on Facebook</a> &mdash; Exterior and remodeling specialists. </li><li><a title="Byron Pullen Real Estate on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYy">Byron Pullen Real Estate on Facebook</a> &mdash; If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ve come to the right spot.</li><li><a title="The Bartender&#39;s Bible" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTY2">The Bartender's Bible</a> &mdash; 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything you Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott record a Saturday Night Grit with special friends during the Kraken game.  They cover a range of topics from cocktails, real estate, Tacoma, and much, much more! </p>

<p>00:19 – The show kicks off chatting about a North Korean defector in tribute to No Nut November, Justin gives props to Rusty for his recent engagement, and explains to the group the drinking rules of the game.  He explains what a Dark N Stormy cocktail is, Rusty talks about the difficulty of buying an engagement ring, and Justin shares his love of Discord.  Rusty gives his review of the room they’re recording in, Byron talks about starting up his own business, and what the housing marked is like in the area.</p>

<p>30:14 – Scott talks about his want to do a real estate podcast, Bryon discusses the price of housing levelling off in the area, and they talk about the different websites GCP has purchased for podcast business opportunities.  Justin shares his anger at the visiting hockey team scoring a goal, they each give their review of the Kraken drink, and Justin talks about the first drink he tried.  Justin talks about what Black (Brass) Opals are, Rusty shares his love of Long Island drinks, and Justin talks about GCP plans to have Jason Alexander back on the show.</p>

<p>62:32 – Justin talks about a special drink for Scott, encourages GCP listeners to reach out to Bryon for all their real estate questions, and Justin declares the official Kraken bar drinks.  Rusty talks about his daughter discovering his comedy on YouTube, Derek talks about the awkward sex conversations he had with his mom, and Rusty talks about the ease of raising his daughter.  Justin talks about going crazy when hitting 18, how Tacoma was back in the ’90s, and Derek talks about the horror stories he heard about Tacoma while growing up in Kent.  </p>

<p>88:46 – Scott talks about how he’s feeling, they express the sadness of not enjoying a drink to celebrate the team scoring, and Rusty discusses how hard it is for him to watch reality shows.  Derek shares his love of watching ghost shows, Scott announces plans to have a ghost hunter on, and Justin shares plans to have Rusty vs. episodes.  They take a shot for the Kraken score, Justin considers jumping into Is It Tacoma, and Scott shares his love of Smart Lights.  They wrap up the show with Derek sharing where people can find his past podcast episodes online and where listeners can find Rusty’s business online. </p><p>Special Guests: Derek G and Rusty.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Die Cut Stickers</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order!
·         Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond!</a> Promo Code: GRITCITY15</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="Dark &#39;n Stormy Recipe " rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYw">Dark 'n Stormy Recipe </a> &mdash; This drink was invented more than 100 years ago when members of Bermuda's Royal Naval Officer's Club added a splash of the local rum to their spicy homemade ginger beer. </li><li><a title="RCF exteriors &amp; remodeling on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYx">RCF exteriors &amp; remodeling on Facebook</a> &mdash; Exterior and remodeling specialists. </li><li><a title="Byron Pullen Real Estate on Facebook" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTYy">Byron Pullen Real Estate on Facebook</a> &mdash; If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ve come to the right spot.</li><li><a title="The Bartender&#39;s Bible" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTE5MTY2">The Bartender's Bible</a> &mdash; 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything you Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar</li></ul>]]>
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