01:23 – Justin kicks off the episode reflecting on recording the day before, what they did post their 4/20 recording, and Derek talks about binge watching Fallout. Justin talks about the bonuses Patrons get, how Discord has been a savior for the podcast, and he gives a rundown of his weekend events. He talks about watching his favorite band of all time and the last time he saw them play live.

15:22 – Justin talks about the kick-ass present the GCP Patron and friend, Klackwax gave him, his visit to 7 Seas Brewery, and encourages listeners to give feedback on the new Grit City Pop Quiz. Jeff talks about creating the GCP color book and plans to do a digital copy for the Patrons, and they dive into Jeff’s Capades.

31:28 – Jeff talks about the luck penny that was left at his door, Justin encourages people to always report events to FIRST 311, and speaks to how knowledge is power. He talks about the haps at Crypticon, the various panels he’ll be a part of over the weekend, and Scott talks about the hearse show that’s there.

45:18 – Derek speaks to the truth behind the Pax Plague, Justin reflects on refereeing KY Jelly Wrestling matches, and plans for the upcoming Putt Stuff Two. He announces when the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show is going on, talks about what people can expect when going to the Tacoma Porchfest Event, and Scott reflects on who was the best player on his golf team.

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00:00 – The show kicks off with a Woot Woot, Jeff shares that Cosmic Bottles is now selling Faygo, the Jugglaos drink of preference, and Justin thanks all of GCP’s new listeners. He talks about the bonuses GCP offers to their Patrons, how people are sharing their love of GCP art, and being summoned for Jury Duty. The rest of the team shares their jury duty summons and the mixed results they’ve had with employers supporting the summons.

15:16 – Scott shares the craziest reason he witnessed someone giving to get out of jury duty, a live listener chimes in with how many times they’ve been summoned, and Jeff expresses the horror stories his wife experienced while working in the court sector.
They wish Robin a Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Crocker talks about baking Robin an amazing cake, and where the event turned a little sideways.

30:40 – Scott talks about his cooking adventures, Justin talks about skipping steps when deep frying, and his recent visit to Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles. He gives props to their sauces, recommends putting in an extra order of fries, and Jeff reflects on the side hustles he took on in his early adult life. They express the amazing bonus of being an adult and eating dessert for breakfast and/or dinner, or hell, whenever #adultingrocks.

43:29 – Justin talks about the recent Tacoma History show he attended at the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins, the beautiful history captured in the show, and they talk about concerts they’re planning to attend. Scott talks about breaking his glasses at one of his most recent concert attendances, Justin gives a shout-out to the Weekly Volcano, and they express their love of the El Corazon.

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00:00 – Justin kicks off this episode discussing the closure of Skateworld Tacoma, how people can get involved with the podcast on Discord, and special episodes Patriots can catch. Justin talks about their plans to hang out at Crypticon, hopes to connect officially with GCP bestie Ken Carlson, and they talk about why they love the smaller conventions like Crypticon.

18:15 – Justin expands on the news of Skateworld Tacoma’s forced closure, they make plans for the movie Skate Wolf to save Skateworld, and the ghost whores above Alfred’s. They talk about Burger Ranch being a franchise, discuss the Reddit debate over Jubilee Burger and Burger Ranch, and Jeff talks about places that can for sure mess up burgers.

36:18 – Scott talks about the bar in Puyallup that used the bar as a front for selling drugs, Justin reads the reviews of both burger places, and what one ended up at the top. The crew shares their favorite burger places, Jeff talks about doing a video shoot with Sir Mix-a-Lot, and reflects on the first time he heard the artist.

53:59 – Scott recalls being on stage in a cage with Korn, Derek talks about bands he met while on various street teams, and Justin shares upcoming plans to watch the rock band Orgy. Derek poses the GCP question, Jeff takes a trip back in time sharing Radiskull & Devil Doll, and the author getting picked up by Shockwave Studios.

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