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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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  <itunes:subtitle>Billy, a friend of the podcast, re-joins the show!!  In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy manages the local cannabis store, Mary Mart.  Mary Mart prides itself in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight regarding marijuana and its many applications.  He's also joined the guys for 12 other episodes; find more information on those episodes at: https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Billy, a friend of the podcast, re-joins the show!!  In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy represents the local cannabis store, Mary Mart.  Mary Mart prides itself in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight regarding marijuana and its many applications.  He's also joined the guys for 12 other episodes; find more information on those episodes at: https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy
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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    <![CDATA[<p>Billy, a friend of the podcast, re-joins the show!!  In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy represents the local cannabis store, Mary Mart.  Mary Mart prides itself in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight regarding marijuana and its many applications.  He&#39;s also joined the guys for 12 other episodes; find more information on those episodes at: <a href="https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy" rel="nofollow">https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy</a></p>

<p>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&#39;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.        </p>

<p>28:37 – Billy shares that he&#39;s the one that picks out the cannabis accessories for Marry Mart, they reflect on Billy&#39;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&#39;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.</p>

<p>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&#39;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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Thanks, Billy for joining the crew again for another fantastic episode!  Looking forward to having you on again!</p><p>Special Guest: Billy.</p><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="Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk3">Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times</a> &mdash; 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.</li><li><a title="The Dope Show with Tyler Smith" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk4">The Dope Show with Tyler Smith</a></li><li><a title="Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk5">Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter</a> &mdash; 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</li><li><a title="Hellbound Slant 6 #3 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTA4">Hellbound Slant 6 #3 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter</a> &mdash; Hellbound Slant 6 #3 continues the story of Danielle's descent into HELL behind the wheel of her 1971 panther pink Dodge Demon.</li><li><a title="&#39;Unruly&#39; passenger killed after exiting Lyft on SR-18 | KOMO" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTE4">'Unruly' passenger killed after exiting Lyft on SR-18 | KOMO</a> &mdash; Washington State Patrol says a 43-year-old University Place man was killed early Saturday morning after he exited the Lyft he was in on the shoulder of northbound I-5 at SR-18.</li><li><a title="Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health-care fraud for intentionally breaking patients’ teeth - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTE5">Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health-care fraud for intentionally breaking patients’ teeth - The Washington Post</a> &mdash; So the dentist in Jackson, Wis., drilled into and broke his patients’ teeth in order to charge them for fixing the damage he’d caused, according to federal prosecutors. </li><li><a title="Thieves Create A Trap Door and Steal $5000 Worth Of Gas" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTIw">Thieves Create A Trap Door and Steal $5000 Worth Of Gas</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Billy, a friend of the podcast, re-joins the show!!  In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy represents the local cannabis store, Mary Mart.  Mary Mart prides itself in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight regarding marijuana and its many applications.  He&#39;s also joined the guys for 12 other episodes; find more information on those episodes at: <a href="https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy" rel="nofollow">https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy</a></p>

<p>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&#39;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.        </p>

<p>28:37 – Billy shares that he&#39;s the one that picks out the cannabis accessories for Marry Mart, they reflect on Billy&#39;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&#39;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.</p>

<p>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&#39;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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Thanks, Billy for joining the crew again for another fantastic episode!  Looking forward to having you on again!</p><p>Special Guest: Billy.</p><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="Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk3">Man fatally shot while attempting to rob Covington cannabis store | The Seattle Times</a> &mdash; 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.</li><li><a title="The Dope Show with Tyler Smith" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk4">The Dope Show with Tyler Smith</a></li><li><a title="Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NDk5">Mary Mart (@MaryMart253) on Twitter</a> &mdash; 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</li><li><a title="Hellbound Slant 6 #3 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTA4">Hellbound Slant 6 #3 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter</a> &mdash; Hellbound Slant 6 #3 continues the story of Danielle's descent into HELL behind the wheel of her 1971 panther pink Dodge Demon.</li><li><a title="&#39;Unruly&#39; passenger killed after exiting Lyft on SR-18 | KOMO" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTE4">'Unruly' passenger killed after exiting Lyft on SR-18 | KOMO</a> &mdash; Washington State Patrol says a 43-year-old University Place man was killed early Saturday morning after he exited the Lyft he was in on the shoulder of northbound I-5 at SR-18.</li><li><a title="Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health-care fraud for intentionally breaking patients’ teeth - The Washington Post" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTE5">Wisconsin dentist Scott Charmoli convicted of health-care fraud for intentionally breaking patients’ teeth - The Washington Post</a> &mdash; So the dentist in Jackson, Wis., drilled into and broke his patients’ teeth in order to charge them for fixing the damage he’d caused, according to federal prosecutors. </li><li><a title="Thieves Create A Trap Door and Steal $5000 Worth Of Gas" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI5NTIw">Thieves Create A Trap Door and Steal $5000 Worth Of Gas</a></li></ul>]]>
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