01:53 – Brogan kicks off this episode, shares how people down south introduce themselves, and talks about the recent tornado warnings in the area. He talks about the low price of gas, the cost of a Big Mac, and it being the end of the fresh crawfish season. Jeff talks about planning to see the aurora borealis, the best times to catch it, and Scott reflects on last week's hot topic - Jean Burrito.

15:26 – Scott gives a shout-out to Chancey becoming a new grandfather, makes t-shirt plans, and Jeff talks about watching old movies on Tubi. He talks about how disturbing it was to watch a movie without background music, Brogan expresses his sadness about the beer situation in Louisiana, and the beer he’s had to adjust to since being there.

28:17 - Brogan shares the drink of choice for those on the LSU campus, they discuss how the Espresso Martini is the new Red Bull and Vodka, and Brogan talks about how frequently he sees alligators. He mentions that there are more alligators in Louisiana than people, shares his trip to Kentucky, and they plan a GCP visit to New Orleans.

44:17 – Jeff talks about his benefits from smoking cannabis, does a comparison of the results he had with medication and the use of marijuana, and Scott talks about the general perspective people had on it in the area he grew up in. Brogan discusses the hot fishing spots in Louisiana, his plans to take up fishing, and they discuss Brogan's obsession with crawfish.

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The 420 Quiz Questions are also included below for you to test your 420 knowledge!

01:41 – Jeff kicks off this episode discussing how the guys met during a shared UFO abduction, Scott talks about how people are now offering alien abduction tours, and Jeff shares his favorite UFO merchandise story. He reflects on the last time 4/20 fell on Easter, they wish people a Happy Easter, and Jeff talks about the marijuana strain he’s enjoying.

19:18 – Jeff talks about working with an up-and-coming producer, they each review the Blue Dream strain, and Scott talks about first brewing beer. He talks about his excitement when first moving up here and enjoying local breweries, they talk about brewery cycles in the area, and discuss business models that have evolved since Covid.

39:16 – They dive into 10 Trivia Questions specific to the 420 culture, each shares their answer to the slang term for a device used to grind cannabis into smaller pieces, and guess the name of the type of events often held on 4/20. They guess the term for the social etiquette and customs associated with sharing cannabis, ask AI what the acronym THC stands for, and the term for the dried resin produced by the cannabis plant.

59:04 – Jeff poses the last question around the name of the system in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids, they ask AI, and discuss the answer. They begin the Chef Showdown game, Jeff gives the deets of the game, and the crew catches the fries on fire. They kill round one, dish out salads, and have a successful day by making $500 in the game!

420 Quiz Questions

1. What is the slang term for a device used to grind cannabis into smaller pieces, often used before smoking or vaporizing?
2. What type of event, often held on April 20th, typically involves large gatherings of people celebrating cannabis culture with music, speeches, and vendors?
3. What is the term for the social etiquette and customs associated with sharing cannabis?
4. What is the name of the popular cannabis-focused magazine founded in 1974?
5. What does the acronym "THC" stand for, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis?
6. What is the term for the dried resin produced by the cannabis plant, which is often more potent in THC than the flower itself?
7. What is the name of the device that heats cannabis to a temperature where it releases cannabinoids and terpenes as a vapor, rather than smoke?
8. What is the term for the process of removing the female cannabis plant's flowers before they are pollinated to increase potency?
9. What is the slang term for a rolled cannabis cigarette?
10. What is the name of the system in the human body that interacts with cannabinoids, playing a role in various physiological processes?

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01:31 – Justin talks about recording live at the Union Club, welcomes Kevin, and Brogan and Scott reflect on hanging out with Black Jesus back in the day. Kevin talks about opening up shop at the old auto parts building on 57th and Yakima, the challenges that came with getting the last cannabis license in the city of Tacoma, and the other two stores they have in eastern Washington.

19:31 – Kevin talks about the money that’s taken in monthly, they talk about Cannabis taxation, and Justin expresses his appreciation of the costume contest at the store. Jeff talks about getting into using marijuana and they reflect on hotboxing it at Justin's house in the Rainbow room.

39:33 – Kevin reflects on smoking at concerts back in the day, his love of hanging at the parking lot at The Gorge Amphitheatre, and Justin talks about the different ways people can experience cannabis. Kevin talks about where he feels Washington is at in the weed culture compared to other US states, how he ended up in Washington, and his first experience with cannabis.

58:23 – Justin talks about the cannabis-infused sorbet on the market, Kevin talks about the edible topicals available, and Brogan expresses his love of the cannabis bath salts he’s tried in the past. Kevin explains what types of products that have come across that were a “Hell Yes” and ones that were a “Hell No”, the glass distributors he works with, and hanging with the band Spin Drift.

Thanks, Kevin, for the enjoyable conversation, looking forward to your next visit with the crew!

Special Guest: Kevin H.

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01:21 – Jeff reveals the special word of the day, they talk about how long marijuana has been legal in Washington, and the changes they’ve seen over the years. Justin talks about his love of Mary Mart, how welcome they are to all types of customers, and Justin talks about the various products he loves that are on the market. Billy talks about having Certified Medical Marijuana Consutents. He talks about the new wave of research CBN and CBG.

19:37 – Billy talks about the new items he brought for them to try, the price points of the items, and the specials they have going on. He explains their points program, Justin talks about his love of getting the discount notifications, and Billy shares his appreciation for the Exotic Genetics company. They talk about their favorite fake flavors, Justin brings up the concern for people giving out marijuana for Halloween candy, and Billy talks about the effects of CBD.

40:46 – Billy talks about being a barefoot golfer, Justin explains what a Juggalo is, and Billy talks about his Juggalo pilgrimage. Justin talks about his country road trips, Billy shares the south route he took to the Juggalo event, and the route he took to the event. Justin talks about the cheapest gas he’s ever paid, Scott explains Little America, and Billy talks about being trolled at the event. He shares how the event was the farthest east he’s ever been and finally having the courage to dive into the event.

61:50 – Billy compares the difference between the ICP concert and Juggalo events, the kids and pets at the event, and the spinning of the wheel. He talks about the lightening and rain during the show, people getting locked out, and the show shutting down. He shares the discussion of leaving the event due to situation there, what caused them to take the leap to leave, and the other people at the event that made the decision to leave as well.

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01:53 – Billy expresses how happy he was to re-join the podcast, Scott talks about his love for breakfast restaurants, and Billy shares his ways of testing restaurants. Justin discusses his passion for watching hockey at home and gives a shout-out to Brogan and Cosmic Bottles. He talks about GCP's Patron giveaway, their plans to be at the upcoming Crypticon, Billy talks about the two recent robberies at Mary Mart, and they talk about the recent death of someone attempting to rob a cannabis store in Covington.

28:37 – Billy shares that he's the one that picks out the cannabis accessories for Marry Mart, they reflect on Billy's past GCP visits, and their goals for the this episode. Billy talks about what he brought for the team to try, the benefits of the suppositories on the market, and Jeff talks about his and his wife's first visit to a cannabis store. Billy gives his thoughts on dispensaries having the ability to do banking safely, cannabis lounges coming soon, and they jump into Coaster Questions.

56:03 – Justin talks about how close we are to the Wild West with everything going on, Scott inquires about when the recent crimes may go away, and Jeff asks another coaster question. Billy shares his want for the current limits of purchases to go away, other limitations he'd like the state to remove, and Billy tells listeners how they can reach out to him to ask any questions they may have. Each person checks in before the big smoke out.

84:45 – Justin encourages listeners to post questions in the chat, encourages everyone to get a shag carpet rainbow room, and gives a shout-out to their friend Ken Carlson. He talks about Ken being a part of Reel Life 96, the movies and web series Ken has done, and they dive into Is It Tacoma. Justin talks about avoiding articles that would be easy to guess are from Tacoma, what Is It Tacoma is about, and reveals which article is from Tacoma.

Thanks, Billy for joining the crew again for another fantastic episode! Looking forward to having you on again!

Special Guest: Billy.

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• Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times — An armed employee of a cannabis dispensary in Covington fatally shot a man who was attempting to rob the store Thursday night, according to the store’s director of operations.
• The Dope Show with Tyler Smith
• Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter — Mary Mart is Tacoma’s finest recreational dispensary offering the widest selection of cannabis and superior service. Voted best cannabis in the South Sound Mag
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01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast. Joe shares how often Game of Grief is published, being up to podcast 141, and where the idea for the podcast came from. He discusses what made him start the podcast, talks about getting the Play Sation 5, and questions the group on different ways of using cannabis. Justin talks about his love of playing Magic online, Jeff explains his preference for playing DND, and they discuss the local Tacoma DND group.

22:33 – Joe talks about trying to be positive on Twitter, Justin talks about "hate reading" tweets, and Scott talks about shutting off his social media. He talks about the live streaming on the Citizen app, Justin talks about using the police scanner on his phone, and the multiple cannabis stores that have been robbed recently in the PNW. Jeff talks about his t-shirt ideas for the show in March, they discuss the illegal marijuana farms that are still out there in the states where it's legal, and share their reviews of Mead.

47:05 – They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff gives the ending to his recent car drama, and Joe talks about what he's branched off to with the podcast. He shares what makes the best episodes for the podcast, they talk about the different types of games made to deal specifically with grief, and what the most recent grief game is about. They talk about doom scrolling, Facebook's recent loss of billions of dollars, and Joe talks about expanding his podcast to Spotify.

67:17 – Joe talks about his appreciation for GCP, Justin gives a shout-out to the listener that runs the Ferrell Furniture program, and they discuss Washington easing up on the mask and vaccination mandates. Justin talks about where listeners can find Gaming with Grief online, Joe encourages listeners of his podcast to provide feedback, and Justin discusses GCP's upcoming plans. Scott share's where people can buy GCP t-shirts, Jeff talks about designing the shirts, and Justin promotes the local Shroom Brothers artists. They talk about potential teaming with paranormal groups in the PNW, and Joe talks about shutting off the flat earth episode.

Thanks Joe for joining the guys for a great conversation!

Special Guest: Joe Carlson.

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00:00 - Jeff kicks off the show talking about the Freak Brothers, Justin shares that Cosmic Bottles is hiring, and Scott talks about the different types of martini’s he’s been making. They make plans to have a martini show, a future bartender guest, and Justin talks about the new room design in his house. He reflects on the making of the Steam Punk Bar, the Rainbow Room, and the making of cloud lights. He talks about how it was putting the LED strip in, Scott talks about the different music he enjoys coming out of the isolation tank to, and they talk about Northwest Float Center going out of business.

18:40 – Justin talks about falling asleep in the tank, gives a shout-out to Mary Mart and Buddy Boy Farms, and they each share the types of cannabis they enjoy. They reflect on their last Art On the Ave visit, Jeff talks about the new cannabis place he’s been to, and Scott and Justin talk about being viable sources of information for their spouses. Justin compares Tacoma and Texas, Washington locations outside of Seattle that more conservative, and Jeff talks about the medical benefits marijuana has had for his dad.

36:19 – Scott talks about the medical study of psilocybin, plans for their bartender guest to share crossfade cocktails, and the plans to go back to the Union Club. He talks about the great networking opportunities that come with having an office at the Union Club, they share how much they miss doing recordings in person, and Justin talks about the recent find of a human skull in Tacoma. Scott talks about his initial reaction to the pickle slushies at Sonic, where Gatorade came from, and Justin shares his love of Picklebacks.

54:33 – Justin expresses his want for a GCP icy machine, potential drinks they could make with it, and Scott talks about the new GCP shirts Shroom Brothers made. He gives props to Shroom Brothers, they continue the search for the perfect slushy machine, and places that do wine slushies. Justin talks about his recent adventure in driving in the snow, Jeff talks about I5 being closed, and Justin talks about other winter driving adventures he’s had in the past.

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• Gatorade invented at University of Florida - HISTORY — On October 2, 1965, a team of scientists invent Gatorade, a sports drink to quench thirst, in a University of Florida lab.
• Shroom Brothers on Facebook — Original wearable art/ Wall art/Portraits.

01:11 - Justin explains Jeff being on a road trip and what he did while hanging with one of the GCP fans. He shares how people can listen to GCP live, talks about their experience at Buddy Boy Farms in Spokane, and they talk about how it felt like a con weekend. Justin talks about taking Lime scooters to Dry Fry Distillery, Scott talks about the challenge to get a scooter later in the night and how beautiful the river through Spokane was. Justin shares the difficulty of using the map on his phone while on the scooter, using his intuition to get to the distillery instead of listing to the cop, and they talk about the Spokane “Bro-muda Triangle” downtown.

20:23 - Justin talks about the Smurf Bombs they enjoyed at 24 Taps, the Yardstick drink they enjoyed at Fast Eddies, and the roving gangs of college kids they ran into. They talk about experiencing the river walk on Saturday, Scott’s quest for a lighter, and the cool Garbage-Eating Goat. Justin talks about the various scooters they saw in the water, their visit to the Martini Bar, and the food they enjoyed there. He talks about the drinks they enjoyed there, their visit to the Ben & Jerry's store, and Scott talks about the red zones for the scooters.

40:35 – Justin talks about them adventuring east on the Spokane trail, going to Gonzaga University on the scooters/bike, and Brogan jumps in on the conversation. Justin talks about the drag show the ladies went to, their visit to Clinkerdagger, and him and Scott watching a singer at the hotel while hotboxing at the bridge. He talks about him and Scott then finding scooters, their quest to Gamers Arcade Bar, and how they headed out as the Grit City Podcast Street Teamers.

60:00 – Justin shares the great songs he played on Touch Tunes while at the Arcade Bar, the punching bag at the arcade, and the “bro-doods” impressing their chicks on it. He shares his appreciation for Pop A Shot, Scott talks about when he blacked out, and Justin talks about the motivational speeches he gave while there. Finally, Justin talks about his mistakes in consuming alcohol and closes out giving a shout-out to Buddy Boy Farms and Spokane.

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• Globe Bar & Kitchen - Spokane's most popular LGBTQ+ hotspot
• Willow Wind Organic Farms on Facebook

02:05 - Justin talks about why they chose to visit the farm in July, their first night in Spokane, and Scott talks about the stop in Covington to visit Brogan. Justin talks about the wildfires in Oregon and Washington, his and Michell’s experience at the Safeway in Spokane, and his past visits there. They talk about experiencing the college nightlife their first night in Spokane and the 90’s fashion that was going on.

25:57 - Scott talks about the Netflix show Z Nation being recorded in Spokane, Justin introduces Galadriel, and Galadriel introduces Nick. Nick talks about where he’s originally from, Galadriel takes the guys to the cannabis starts, and the lady bugs that they bring in every week. She talks about how the lady bugs are caught in the wild, explains that they’re working to becoming an organic form for cannabis, and Nick talks about them trying to consolidate the different data points that they use.

52:04 - Nick explains that they sell products to other producers, they head over to Buddy Boy 2, and Galadriel talks about the different teams they have setup. Justin talks about the rattle snake season signs, Nick talks about having to record the cannabis waste, and Galadriel talks about the design of their green house. Justin talks about the magnitude of the buildings, Galadriel talks about the number of people they employ, and the different strains that they have.

75:02 - Galadriel shares how the green houses in the new building are all connected, Nick talks about they new building being automated, and they talk about how much math is used in the process. Galadriel talks about the comfort she found in her dads green house as a kid, the amazing teams they have, and the head grower talks about how he got started with Buddy Boy Farms. He talks about the stress around growing, Galadriel shows them the mother plants, and explains what “mother plant” means.

Many many thanks to Galadriel for taking us on am amazing tour of Buddy Boy Farm! We look forward to getting to catch up with you soon!!!!

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Henry was born and raised in the PNW and is the sole creator of The Henry Hagen Band. The bands mission in life is to spread love. Their music is influenced by personal life experiences along with a dash of Pink Floyd’s guitar solos and Eminem’s desire to be the best. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear one of Henry’s amazing songs!

03:20 – Justin welcomes Billy back to the podcast, talks about the past plans to have Henry on the podcast, and Billy and Henry talk about going to elementary school together. Henry shares who he is, the joy he gets from bringing people together when performing, and talks about how the band got together. He talks about opening for Three Doors Down, upcoming performance at the Oregon Hemp Fest, and they discuss treasure hunting in Tacoma.

18:58 – Henry talks about touring this year around the country starting in June, the GCP guys reflect on the Black Hole Brownies Billy brought them in the past, and they talk about what he’s brought with him this time. Billy gives some props to Mary Mart, they discuss The Nalley Valley of Tacoma, and they go through the cannabis infused fruit drinks Billy brought in.

37:55 – Scott dives into Scott Topics, they reflect on the article about a louse biting off a fish’s tongue then replacing it, and Billy shares the next cannabis treat with he guys. They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff talks about the sweet lady trying to offer him help at the ATM, they each reflect on embarrassing experiences in public, and Billy talks about The Float bar in Gig Harbor.

54:33 – Justin kicks off the game Is It Tacoma, shares the three stories, and the guys discuss each of the stories and which one was based in Tacoma. Each of the guys express which article they think is from the PNW, Justin shares where each of the articles are from, and they close out the show with Henry sharing where listeners can find him online.

Thanks Billy and Henry for joining they guys for a great conversation!!!

Special Guests: Billy and Henry Hagen.

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00:21 – The show kicks off discussing when to use the term “Over” to indicate the end of a conversation, the opening of Brogan’s shop, and GCP’s new offer for Patriots. DJ discusses when Bunny Boy Farms got into the cannabis game, they talk about the different laws tied to growing, Galadriel shares what they produce, and where the business is located. DJ talks about when they got their license, the facilities that they’ve built so far, and how having the background in farming played a key role in the success of Buddy Boy.
13:15 – Jeff talks about using cannabis for the first time, their first trip to Mary Mart, and Galadriel talks about her mind shift in perspective on marijuana after doing marketing for the company. Justin reflects on the episode they had with Jeffs mom and the discussion of marijuana, Galadriel talks about how each of the stores they sell to are different, and the benefit of her and DJ going together to market their products to retail stores. She talks about the value of having amazing people that help out on the farm and where people can find retailers that sell their product.

26:54 – Justin talks about the comeback of vinyl records, Scott and Justin talk about their summer trip plans, and Galadriel and DJ discuss the types of strains The Buddy Boy offers. Jeff shares Clownvis with the guests, Galadriel talks about their preferred CBD for backpain, and the hurdle it is to break in to selling lotions. Jeff talks about the benefits he finds with using cannabis, Galadriel talks about the benefits it has on anxiety, and Justin talks about the help doing the podcast has on his own anxiety.

40:24 – Jeff shares the Friday Night Bowl, Justin talks about the listener love their last episode was getting, and thanks Galadriel and DJ for joining them to talk about their businesses. They talk about the challenges with delivering to places close to the state border, Justin reflects on when he was in Camden, NJ, and Galadriel invites the guys to visit them in July for a tour in addition to enjoying their blueberry wine.

Thanks Galadriel and DJ for the great conversation on information on Buddy Boy Farm. Looking forward to the next time you’re on!

Special Guest: Buddy Boy Farm.

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• Clownvis Presley on GCP — The king of clowns, Clownvis, is in the house!!
• The Buddy Boy Story — Buddy Boy has a habit of using the most natural & organic methods of growing our numerous strains.
• GCP - FAIRWINDS Cannabis Episode — This week Steve from Fairwinds joins the guys and they also have a special guest from Yakima who joins the conversation: Jeff’s Mom!

00:27 – Justin gives props to their new fave Clownvis, Billy talks about his disappointment with Mary Mart not being able to fulfill their 4/20 plans due to Coronavirus, and how busy Mary Mart has been during this time. He shares the treats he’s enjoying from Royal Tree located in the Nalley Valley district of Tacoma, he and Brogan talk of living in Gig Harbor, and they each share their worst drinking concoctions. Justin gives the guys a tip on upping up the game on White Claws and they do a ‘weekly quarantine fatness check’.

12:14 – Billy and Brogan share their latest quarantined go to food, Brogan talks about taking on the family grocery shopping, and his recent experiments with loaded fries for the bottle shop. Scott shares places he has been ordering out from lately, Brogan talks of Crockets Pub opening another restaurant in his area, and Billy gives an update on what has been happening with local businesses on 6th Ave. Brogan talks about his recent bike snafu, Justin expresses that he views his life as a sitcom, and Brogan shares his new favorite show on Amazon Prime.

24:21 – Justin talks about the recent shows he’s been watching, the conversation goes to Clownvis, and Brogan explains to the guys the recent improve hosted by Tacoma Little Theatre he watched over Zoom. They talk about the video games they have been playing to kill time, Scott shares what his latest pass time has been, and Brogan expresses his excitement of learning to change his wheelbarrow tire. Scott shares his recent purchase of sea monkeys to help keep down the algae in his water based plants, Justin talks about he and his wife’s recent order out from Red Star Taco Bar to celebrate their anniversary, and Billy breaks the news that he and his wife are expecting a baby in December.

36:22 – Justin explains going Marie Condo during Covid-19, they discuss the show and Movie What We Do in the Shadows, and Brogan shares that there is a new Fight Club comic book that’s been released. They plan to have Chuck Palahniuk on the podcast, talk about their favorite things to tune into on YouTube, and Billy introduces the bong silencer. Justin gives a shout out to their listener Ceasar, where listeners can find them online, and Scott encourages them to join them on Discord.

Thanks Billy for an update on what’s been going on during Covid-19 and congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy!

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• CLOWNVIS — The LA Weekly calls Clownvis Presley “Better than the real Elvis”.
• Mary Mart: Recreational Marijuana Dispensary in Tacoma, WA

4:13 – Justin invites listeners that are interested in sharing what’s going on with them in Tacoma to reach out to the podcast, Billy gives the guys an update on what’s new with Mary Mart, and shares that they’ve been open for 5 years. He talks about how they’ve expanded from a tiny shop ran by the owner and his dad to where it’s at today, the cool people they have hired, and how it’s now a became household name over the years. They talk about the different stores that have come and gone in the marijuana industry, Justin talks about his first visit there and the connections Mary Mart make with people in the community.

15:30 – Scott gives an update on his broken knee, he gives props to Summit Physical Therapy in Puyallup, Billy shares information on the Exotics brand that they sell at the shop, and gives tips on how people can find the right marijuana for them. Justin talks about his most recent trip to the store, the different strains mixed as hybrids, and Billy shares his love for Pokémon Go. Justin and Billy give their reviews of the recent Dave Chappelle & Joe Rogan show in Tacoma, how great security was ran during the show, and the crazy traffic before the it.

32:48 – They talk about Dave Chappelle and Joe Rogan renting out the whole theater in Rustin Way, where people can rent out the other theaters in Tacoma, and Billy explains where the next sample they tried came from. He talks about the different extraction methods that are used, Justin shifts the conversation to coaster questions, and Scott shares his appreciation of a good bartender at the shops. Billy answers the question on how many people in suits purchase marijuana, how the shop gets their weed to sell, and the difference between seeds and starts.

48:07 – Scott tells Billy about the hidden Tacoma gem, The Manuscript Museum in Tacoma, Justin shares that Tacoma Art Museum is featuring Bart on TAM, and Billy talks about his recent trip to a Mariners game. Billy gives the guys some edibles to try, including one that’s a mix of THC and CBD, the recent boom with drug stores selling CBD, and what THCA is. Justin tries the peach gummy and Billy shares where people can find Mary Mart.

Thanks Billy for the samples and update on what has been going on in your world!

Special Guest: Billy.

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1:59 – Billy shares Mary Mart's location, Justin gives listeners information on where they can find GCP online, and their new Patreon site that gives listeners the ability to support the podcast. Billy explains how long he’s been with Mary Mart, shares with the guys some of what Mary Mart has to offer, and they discuss ‘The Great Brown Out’. Scott talks about GCP’s livestream hiccup and Brogan explains how to make deep fried pizza.

13:55 – They chat briefly about the various theories around Santa, Billy talks about ‘The Dope Show’ that’s supported by Mary Mart, and the events Mary Mart offers at the shop that includes ‘Mary Marts Got Talent’ and ‘Mary Mart Educational Hour’. They talk about marijuana bath bombs, Washington State’s hold on their move to ban all marijuana gummies and hard candies, and Billy shares information on the chocolates he’s brought in.

25:37 – Justin talks about the death of his love of spicy food, quick chat about Chuck Lidell, and conversation goes back to marijuana edibles. Scott talks about his friends’ recent first visit to a weed store being Mary Mart, their review of the visit, and Billy discusses the different ways companies extract marijuana. Billy offers to be Brogan's Sherpa, Brogan talks about his marijuana journey with the in-laws, the medical benefits of it, and ‘The Little Blue Pills’.

35:38 – Justin discusses Governor Jay Inslee’s plan to offer pardons to thousands of Washington State residents with misdemeanor marijuana convictions, Billy talks about the Blue Roots Cannabis Company that made the chips their trying, and Brogan talks about adding it to his deep fried pizza. They talk about the sparkle lemonade they tasted made by Evergreen Herbal, how they are non-GMO verified, and Brogan talks about business troubles he has going on with the power outage.

Thanks Billy for joining the guys for another great conversation and an update on what’s happening and Mary Mart!

Special Guest: Billy.

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1:32 – Cohost Billy introduces his friend Steve, Steve tells the guys about what Fairwinds business focus is, and talks about the products he brought in for the guys to sample. Steve discusses his move from Massachusetts, how he got into the cannabis market, the marijuana culture on the east coast, and Billy talks about new customers that come into Mary Mart. Billy tells the guys about Mary Marts 6th Ave Clean-Up, Jeff’s mom talks about marijuana growers that moved in next to them in Yakima, and her first reaction after she found out.

15:30 – Steve explains the difference between CBD and THC, the medical benefits of CBD, and that 60 -70% of people that purchase their products are between the age of 45 and 70. Jeff’s mom talks about the smell that comes from cannabis when it’s being harvested, Brogan discusses his mom using cannabis in place of medication for pain relief during her later years in life, and his recommendation to his father-in- law about using cannabis bath salts in place of Ambien.

28:15 – Steve describes what the gel Flow is and how it’s used, what terpenes are, the perception of weed in other countries, and Canada’s recent legalization of marijuana. They discuss the 319 million dollars that Washington made last year in cannabis sales, potential increase in hemp sales because of marijuana legalization, and Coca-Colas consideration to get into the CBD business. Justin brings up recent issues that have come up in the news based on products being appealing to children and the importance for people to voice their opinion to Washington’s Liquor/Cannabis board.

47:47 – The show winds down with Brogan talking about his recent cruise, what happened to Fish, Fish, Fish in Tacoma, the life hack of all life hacks Brogan learned while on a cruise, and Coco’s chocolate fountain on the ship. Brogan shows the guys pics of the boat, chats about Porta Verde’s poles on the beach, and Billy tells the guys about the sales that are going on at Mary Mart.

Thanks to Billy for brining Steve on for an insightful conversation around growing cannabis and what CBD's are and thanks Jeff’s mom for the great questions around cannabis.

Special Guests: Billy, Jeff's Mom, and Steve .

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1:50 – Billy catches the guys up on what’s going on at Mary Mart, they talk about Justin’s house warming, and the types of events that have been going on at the store. Billy talks about encouraging his employees to be the positive part of their customer’s day and the impact that can have on people. He also talks about the variety of products on the market and Justin talks about his love for Sriracha.

12:05 – Justin talks about him and Brogan considering being bartenders in their earlier life and Billy discusses what makes an ideal employee at Mary Mart. Justin talks about his first marijuana experience and Billy talks about plans for the upcoming pumpkin pie eating contest at Mary Mart and what they’ll have going on around Halloween. They guys brainstorm on the design for the pie contest, Justin chats about his house being built for tall people, and Billy talks about his previous house being designed for shorter people.

24:00 – Discussion goes to if a person’s size has an effect on marijuana, the last time Billy visited the show, and his encouragement for customers to micro dose marijuana if they’re new to using it. They chat about the different types of marijuana, needles in Australia’s strawberries, and Billy taking his child out trick-or-treating this year. Justin talks about hopes of getting a lot of trick-or-treaters this year at his new house, mixing full sized candy bars in with small sized candy on Halloween, Parkland Putters, and they brain storm plans for Mary Mart to sponsor a miniature golf tournament there.

38:42 – They talk about one of Tacoma’s new additions, Lime scooters, Billy taking one for a spin, and the problem San Francisco has had with them. Scott talks about the Link and Drink in Tacoma, PARK(ing) Day Art Walk, and the show comes to a close with conversation on the new movie Venom.

Thanks Billy for joining the podcast again for a fun catch up, we’re looking forward to returning as a featured co-host!

Special Guest: Billy.

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The show kicks off with conversation on the new recording spot for the show at the Union Club Tacoma and Nacho tells the guys about Apache Six and what the company does. He explains opening the business in 2012, becoming fully operational in the summer of 2014, and the grey area around customers being able to use their debit card at local marijuana stores. Scott talk of companies using crypto currencies in place of cash and Nacho talks of how crypto currencies is also being used to fight opiate addictions.

14:15 – Nacho talks about finding the right people for his team, what makes his ideal candidate, and the different types of customers Apache Six has. He then talks about his journey to Apache Six, his desire as a child to be a fighter pilot, his fascination with angels after he got out of the military, and how blessed he feels to still be alive. He then talks about creating Apache Six, how he came up with the name of business, and the spiritual meaning of the number 6.

30:00 – The guys discuss raising kids, the constant worry that comes with parenting, that the importance for people to be able to look at themselves and see how they can improve. Nacho talks about training his children for home a crisis, how every household should have a fire extinguisher, and how people can find out more information and get a hold of the Apache Six team. Talk then turns to Natcho’s other project, This Heals Cancer.

45:08 – Nacho talks about empowering his customers, the power of belief, and how he applies that to his security business. He discusses prepping his children for a potential school shooting, giving them tools for finding hope if it happens, and circles back to This Heals Cancer. The show ends with Nacho encouraging people to always come from a loving vibration and ways to live a better, positive life.

Thanks Nacho for sitting down with the guys for an update on Apache Six and what you have going on!!

Special Guest: Nacho.

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• The Union Club: 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.
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The show kicks off with discussion of Billy’s gift that he brought with him for the guys. Ava then dives into what burlesque is, what it stands for, and her favorite performances. She also discusses how she started with Gritty City Sirens 7 years ago and how it has progressively changed since it began.

15:49 – Justin covers how people can find information Gritty City online. Ava talks about working with community projects and how their main focus is to be involved with the community and how they got involved with Marry Mart and the benefits of cannabis. Ava then dives into her favorite and least favorite parts of burlesque.

At the halfway point, Billy tells the guys about what they have coming up, including their 4/20 sales. Conversation then turns to Ava and how she got started in burlesque and her first performance. She explains the amount of practice that happens prior to performing and how people that are interested in joining can get started.

42:45 – This episode closes out with discussion of what’s coming up for the Gritty City Sirens, including their Tim Burton Halloween Ball, going on October 27th. Ava explains that this is a more integrative social event in the theme of Tim Burton movies. Billy shares his favorite Tim Burton movie and the show then dives into where each of the guests were born. They end with giving listeners information on where they can find Mary Mart and Gritty City Sirens online.

Thanks Billy, Misha, and Ava for joining the guys for an intriguing conversation. We look forward to having you back on soon!

Special Guests: Ava D'Jor, Billy, and Misha.

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Just had a great experience here. I'm a new mom, dealing with some postpartum issues as well as chronic joint pain. I wanted something to help me that won't leave me unable to care for my son. Devon was of wonderful help! He answered my questions, offered suggestions and was kind and knowledgeable. I left feeling like I have some good medicine and was not judged. I really like the overall atmosphere of Mary Mart too. – Magnolia Jane

The show kicks off with conversation of what Mary Mart is, where it’s located, and Billy and Misha’s want to deflate the stigma around the use of cannabis. They also discuss the strict state laws on how recreational stores can market to customers.

15:45 – Misha discusses the first time being introduced to cannabis. Billy also shares his first time trying it when he was 16 and that Weed, California was named after his great, great, great uncle that helped build the railroads throughout the city. He dives into using marijuana medically and the different types of it on the market including marijuana bath salts, which like cannabis topicals, are non-psychoactive cannabis-infused that help relieve things like cellulitis.

At the halfway point they discuss isolation tanks and the usage of psychedelics while floating. Talk then turns to Brogans love of baths and the presents his customers bring into his shop. Justin tells the guys of his first experience with marijuana and they talk about the different types of food that can be deep friend, including cold pizza and Stouffer’s lasagna.

32:31 – Billy talks about his love of stoner culture and the fun parts of it that he embraces, including the creative ways of taking cooking to the next level and the other benefits of using marijuana. They discuss Mike Tyson’s plans to use ½ of his property in CA to grow cannabis and the other ½ as a new resort. Misha also discusses working with Foot Traffik, the largest marketing agency in the cannabis industry, to help them create a plan for the marketing direction they want to go into.

As the show comes to an end, Billy chats about Mary Mart’s location, their hours, and the ability for customers to order online. Brogan discusses his great experience at the shop and they cover upcoming Mary Mart events including Open Mic night. Misha finishes up talking about their focuses for 2018, including having discussions with people like doctors talking about the benefits of using marijuana.

Thank you Billy and Misha for joining the guys for a great a conversation!!! We’re looking forward to talking with you again soon!!!

Special Guests: Billy and Misha.

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