00:00 – The episode kicks off talking about the almost apocalypse, Jason talks about a recent visit to Cannon Beach and the crazy weather there, and Justin shares what bars Jason owns. Jason explains how he lets guests choose how they would describe Devils Reef, how 99% of the alcohol there is rum, and that the Gilman House is primarily a gin bar. He talks about the newest bar that has moved into the area, Justin talks about what they love about the Union Club, and Jason describes how the building the bar is in was originally the News Print building.

13:04 – Justin talks about what led Brogan to open the bottle shop, shares his appreciation for having a tiki bar in the area, and Jason talks about where the idea of having the bar came from. He talks about coming up with the design of the infinity skull, going to tiki cons in San Diego, Arizona, and the local one in Portland. He talks about his love of dark horror, how he fitted that into the tiki design, and the different types of people that visit the locations.

23:10 – Scott expresses his appreciation for Jason letting DC253 meet at Devils Reef, Jason talks about the different types of special events and guests he has, and doing the bartender exchange program. He shares that there are 60 original drinks on their menu, the different types of food he offers at the Gilman House, Justin talks about the first time he visited the Gilman House, and doing the Gin 101 there.

35:55 – Jason speaks about how each of the bars came together, being fortunate to find their spots, and Justin talks about the different businesses around the bars. Jason talks about his appreciation for Disney’s version of escapism, Jeff talks about the great times he had regularly exploring Disney World, and Jason drops some advice to people interested in starting a bar. He shares how much it cost to kick off Devils Reef, expresses the importance for people to be in love with running a business before running one, and what guests can expect when visiting each place.

Thanks, Jason, for returning to GCP and catching up!

Special Guest: Jason Alexander.

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• Gilman House (@gilmanhousetacoma) • Instagram photos and videos — Neighborhood craft cocktail bar focusing on vegan and vegetarian foods with proteins à la carte
• Tiki Bar: Devil's Reef | mytiki.life — Devil's Reef is a fully-themed tiki bar in the Triangle/St. Helens neighborhood of Tacoma, from the owners of the nearby but now-closed Tacoma Cabana, Jason Alexander and Robyn Murphy.
• Tiki Kon
• The Shadow over Innsmouth - Wikipedia

00:23 – Justin reflects on Brogan bricking his machine from torrent downloads in the early 2000s, Brandon from Tacompton files joins the conversation, and Scott talks about enjoying Pickle Backs before recording. Justin shares the drink he’s enjoying, encourages everyone to get a bidet, and Brandon talks about experiencing glitches with his group on Facebook. He discusses alternatives outlet for his group, and Justin talks about a recent event he shared on Tacompton Files Discord.

19:14 – Justin talks about plans for the New Years' party at his house, invites Brandon to join the party, and how it has turned into a casserole party. He talks about how the casserole idea came about, the recent juvenile event at the home bar, and the types of casseroles that will be at the party to enjoy. Justin shares what Funeral Casseroles are, Scott talks about the perks of a Mormon funeral, and Justin shares plans to order pizza from Chi-Town Pizza for the party.

39:41 – Justin discusses recently canceled SeaTac flights due to the predicted weather, Scott shares his love of having a wood fireplace, and Brandon talks about other countries making junk mail into paper briquettes. Scott and Brandon talk about people making their own insta-logs, Brandon talks about the different outdoor people he follows, and Jeff reflects on the ninja magazines back in the 80’s.

58:43 – One of the listeners inquires about gingerbread houses the guys may have made in the past, Justin talks about the most recent gingerbread house he and Michelle made, and winning first prize. He talks about being gracious in their winnings, why he likes hosting parties at his house, and brings back log chat to close out the episode.

Special Guest: Tacompton Files.

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• Tacompton Files | Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.
• Funeral Potatoes Recipe - Tastes Better From Scratch — Funeral potatoes get their unique name from being a crowd-pleasing casserole served as a side dish at after-funeral luncheons.
• Chicago deep dish pizza coming to Tacoma area — Chicago deep dish pizza lovers, prepare yourselves for Chi Town Pizza.
• What Is a ‘Bomb Cyclone’? - The New York Times — These storms aren’t tremendously rare, but this particular one is much more powerful than most.
• Backwoodsman — https://backwoodsmanmag.com/
• Tree to Tree Adventure Park — Aerial Adventure Park in Gaston, OR
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02:10 – Justin gives the down and dirty of a blue checkmark back in the day, Jeff reveals the word of the day, and Justin talks about the present he received from the green Santa Claus. He gives a shout-out to Erik, Justin talks about his recent visit to the library, and the type of books he’s been reading lately. They discuss plans to make a Grit City Book Club and past books they’ve enjoyed.

13:20 – Scott suggests they have another animal podcast episode, Justin shares the idea for them to have podcasting classes at the library, and Scott talks about the cool things that come with having a library card. Justin discusses Elon Musk’s potential plan for Twitter, how the prior verification on Twitter works, and what happened after Elon started allowing anyone to verify through Twitter for a small fee.

26:52 – Scott talks about the considerable impact Twitter comments can have on businesses, Justin reflects on being a scourge on message boards back in the day, and Jeff poses a question on what people may think of him when they pass him in the street. They each share if they’ve been previously confused as a homeless person, Justin talks about his new job, and the benefits of working from home.

39:18 – They talk about the recent FTX news, Binance backing out of the deal to buy FTX, and the US Department of Justice and the FCC investigating the company. Justin talks about the remaining events that happened later in the week post-investigation, what got him into watching Game of Thrones, and Scott talks about buying Bitcoin back in the day.

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• Kanopy - Stream Classic Cinema, Indie Film and Top Documentaries — Stream thousands of films for free, thanks to the generous support of your public library or university.
• Fake news tweets take off as Twitter blue checks go up for sale — People started spreading fake news on Twitter the instant they could buy a blue check
• The Fall of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Puts Crypto Industry on Edge - The New York Times — The rapid collapse of FTX, built by the billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, suggests that no company in the freewheeling, loosely regulated crypto industry is safe.
• Kraken CEO Discusses Impact of FTX Failure — Says Damage to Crypto Industry Is Huge, Will Take Years to Undo – Featured Bitcoin News — The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has outlined the impact of FTX’s failure on the crypto industry. After listing multiple red flags, the executive stressed: “The damage here is huge … We’re going to be working to undo this for years.”
• FTX collapse: Everything to know - Protocol — Following in the footsteps of Voyager and Three Arrows Capital, FTX is the latest example of crypto’s volatility
• Disgusting moment 5ft alligator is pulled out of 18ft Burmese python's STOMACH in Florida | Daily Mail Online

00:15 – The show kicks off with Scott talking about Nate Diaz fighting the night of the recording, Jeff reveals the code word of the day, and talks about having fun in the discord. Justin gives a shout-out to the GCP’s dedicated listeners, comic book grading services they’ll offer at Grit City Comic Show, and their plans to have Ken back on the podcast. They make plans for a GCP after party during the event, special guests to have at the party, and Justin shares Mark Monlux’s kick starter for his Atomic Age Alien Series.

18:07 – Justin gives props to Michael J Fox in the Teen Wolf movie, Jeff and Scott share their recent man date at The Valley, and who they saw perform there. They discuss plans to meet with the Peterson brothers to talk about their next adventure, reflect on Rainer Beer commercials from the past, and other upcoming guests they’re going to have on.

35:25 – Justin talks about the recent TikTok celebrity he met, plans to have them on the podcast, and encourages listeners to keep track of what’s happening at their local libraries. He talks about visiting the Tacoma Moon Festival, Jeff talks about partying it up in Tacoma, and enjoying the late night food at Matador. Justin dives into Grit City Grub, talks about two older Tacoma restaurants with new owners, and the soft re-opening of the Pine Cone Café.

53:04 – Justin talks about who took over Spuds Pizza Parlor, what changes people should expect with the restaurant, and why chicken and jojo’s are one of his fave comfort foods. Scott talks about making wonton nachos, they discuss plans to visit the fair to enjoy some fair food, and Justin closes out talking about who they plan to speak with at the Union Club next week.

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• Atomic Age Alien Series Enamel Pins by Mark Monlux — Kickstarter — This project is a series of enamel pins featuring creatures brought to life from Cold War paranoia.
• Harlis Sweetwater on Facebook
• Walk, Don't Run: The Story of the Ventures - TFF OPENING NIGHT | — We are kicking off the 17th annual Tacoma Film Festival with a special hometown preview of local filmmakers Isaac Olsen and Justin and Rob Peterson's new documentary on Tacoma rock'n'roll royalty, The Ventures!
• CatLuminati on Facebook — Thanks to Tacoma News Tribune for this awesome interview! Read about it here https://www.thenewstribune.com/.../article264866104.html
• Tacoma Moon Festival - Tacoma Moon Festival — Presented by the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation (CRPF), the Tacoma Moon Festival is an annual outdoor celebration held in the month of September at the Chinese Reconciliation Park to honor the rich diverse cultures of the Puget Sound region, brought here by our immigrant communities over the 150 years of the city’s history.
• Matador | Tacoma Restaurants | Downtown, Waterfront, Happy Hour — Our downtown Tacoma restaurant and bar is as rich in authenticity as the city it thrives in. Located near the waterfront and minutes from the Tacoma Dome, Matador Tacoma's classic landmark building has been around for a long time — and so have our team members, many of whom have been with us since we opened in 2006!
• The Pine Cone Cafe in UP has new owners who will be familiar to locals - Dine Pierce County — The Pine Cone Cafe in University Place is here to stay. 
• Spud's Pizza Parlor - Tacoma | Facebook — Spud's Pizza Parlor & Trophy Room is a South Tacoma icon known for handcrafted pizzas & sandwiches, scratch made spaghetti, spudder chips & world famous salads!

24:15 – Scott shares his idea around pod-camping, what he’s enjoying for a drink, and Justin talks about the Wodka he took camping. Brandon joins the conversation, talks about his plan to start a podcast, and Justin talks about the benefits he finds on the FaceBook page Tacompton Files. Scott expresses his appreciation for the site, Brandon talks about his not-so-great recent vacations to Florida and Vegas, and losing his dog while he was gone.

49:37 – Justin gives another shout-out to patron Erik P, talks about GCP sponsoring him in this year’s Unleashed Stadium Bowl, and the booth they’re going to have at the Grit City Comic show coming up in October. Justin discusses sasquatch hunting while camping, hauntings he experienced while working as a security guard, and introduces Grit City Grub bit. He talks about the amazing Mexican restaurants on 72nd, Los Tamales Mexican pizza, and the other food he enjoyed from there.

72:36 – Jeff talks about the logo he’s made for Grit City Chronic, talks about getting bent on a Tacoma Aroma TikTok, and Justin plays the new Pickleball song “A Dinkin’ Problem”. They give a shout-out to The Cow Cats, talk about why listener Al wasn’t listening to them live, and they dive into Bad Life Advice.

Special Guest: Tacompton Files.

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• Kachess Campground — Kachess Campground is a pleasant 5-1/2 mile drive from Interstate 90, Exit 62. The 92 acre Forest Service facility is located on the northwest shore of Kachess Lake with Little Kachess Lake to the immediate north.
• Tacompton Files | Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention
• Los Tamales Restaurant | Facebook — Our pizzacoa ( also known as birria)
• This Week in Seattle Rock — Join Christopher Walkin', Marci Roxx, and Juuuuuustin Cider, as do our best to expose the world to the thriving Rock scene of Washington state.
• A Dinkin' Problem (The Pickleball Song) - YouTube
• Watch Taco Chronicles | Netflix Official Site — Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories.
• The Cow Cats - A Dinkin' Problem (The Pickleball Song)
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01:17 – Jeff kicks off the episode with his safe word, discusses strange con bathroom experiences, and Scott proposes a new con idea. They talk about the heat in the PNW, the flooding around the country, and Brogan talks about recently catching Covid. Brogan gives his review of the show Yellowstone, Justin talks about staying in Boseman Montana, and they discuss Ceezer going to Egypt.

17:43 – Brogan talks about visiting the Brick Saloon, Justin talks about his wife wanting a Vespa, and his brand-new windows. Scott reflects on the original GCP logos, Justin gives a shout-out to Raise the Bar Triathlon, and Scott dives into Scott Topics. Jeff talks about the Russian flight that went down, Justin talks about finding the cops that live stream on FaceBook, and discusses how GCP got started with the Union Club.

40:02 – Justin talks about Rustin Way temporarily discontinuing selling Mexican-style food at their farmer's market, the vendors impacted, and Brogan talks about the restrictions of what he can sell at his business based on other companies in his area. They discuss better ways it could have been handled, Brogan's dog stairs, and the number of subway shops in the area.

55:33 – Brogan talks about discovering the carmelized onions he uses for the hot dogs at Cosmic Bottles, Justin talks about his new VR, and the discovery of IHOP's two virtual brands. They talk about other virtual brands, toss around other food ideas, and Scott talks about the best way to enjoy a meatball sandwich.

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• Raise the Bar - Raise the Bar — If you believe, like us, that variety is the spice of life, welcome to our flavor of fitness!
• Jetson ONE flying car makes its first eVTOL commute to work — Awaiting delivery of its first flying cars to customers next year, Swedish electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) company Jetson has given the world a look at what future commutes to work may be like – this time with its CEO strapped in at the commands.
• Samson Sky’s Flying Car Could Soon Hit the Market After FAA Approval – Robb Report — This New Flying Car Could Hit the Market in Weeks After Getting FAA Approval
• Live on Patrol | Facebook — Our goal is to help inform and educate the public regarding the job of law enforcement in hopes of building community trust and relationships through transparency.
• Tacoma Farmers Market allowed to sell Mexican food again | king5.com — The controversy began when the Tacoma Farmers Market announced a directive from Point Ruston to stop selling what they described as “any Mexican style food."
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01:27 – Jeff kicks off the podcast sharing the safe word of the day, Justin gives props to no pants Saturday, and they make plans for a shared GCP tattoo. Justin reflects on the RC that was at B and I, Jeff shares plans for updating his tattoo, and Justin gives a shout-out to local cannabis producer Narrows. Scott's talks about Agro Couture, they talk about their love of Liquid Death, and why they think it tastes so good.

22:06 – Brogan reflects on working at Western State back in the day, Scott talks about the number of sick people he sees in downtown Seattle, and Justin kicks off Is It Tacoma. He reads through each article, Scott Jeff and Brogan make their guesses, and Justin reveals which article is the winning one. Jeff shares why it's important not to walk too close behind a horse, Justin talks about horses being emotional, and Scott shares how he feels about horses.

44:34 – Brogan talks about Cosmic Bottles summer fest, Justin talks about the Scottish games, and the return of Dystopia Rising. Justin talks about his recent updates to The Rainbow Room, his mother in laws love of Brogan's beer, and they kick off Scott Topics. Scott talks about the recent first-time use of augmented reality contact lenses, they jump into OPPs, and Jeff shares his love of his Progressive lenses. Scott talks about wearing glasses in VR and his plan for wearing contacts in VR instead.

66:18 – Scott mentions their competition for pin ball, Justin talks about his fantastic win of the inaugural Pin Ball at The Triple Knock, and the incredible things he picked up at Art on The Ave. Jeff talks about the instruments he's improving, Scott talks about leaving stickers on his machines, and Justin talks about being into PC building back in the day. Justin talks about their plans to be at The Grit City Comic Show and the great items they'll have there.

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• Sucher & Sons Star Wars Shop in Aberdeen WA – Everything and anything to do with Star Wars under one roof — The Store is now closed.
• Small Town Murder (@MurderSmall) / Twitter — @jimmypisfunny and @whismansucks look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that takes place there.
• Cosmic Bottles | Facebook
• Oklahoma Man Says Bigfoot Made Him Kill His Fishing Partner, Police Say — Larry Sanders was arrested for the murder of his fishing partner, who he says had “summoned Bigfoot” to off him, according to police.
• Tacoma police help wrangle 10 escaped horses in city’s South End neighborhood – KIRO 7 News Seattle — Tacoma police officers helped catch some runaways Wednesday morning in the city’s South End.
• Washington shopping mall underwear thieves pull gun, citizens help cops arrest them | Fox News
• 2022 Daily Event Schedule – Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association
• The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire — Yar! Who’s ready for the perfect pairing of 2 fan favorites: Masquerade and Pirates for the opening weekend of our 12th Season?
• Dystopia Rising: Washington — Dystopia Rising is a fully immersive, weekend long, Live Action Role Playing (LARP) event set in a post-apocalyptic, Zombie infested world.
• Human wears augmented reality contact lens for the first time - Big Think — For the very first time, an augmented reality (AR) contact lens was worn on the eye of a human subject.
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• Loudermilk (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb — Centers on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a mess, getting clean is the easy part.

01:24 – Jeff talks about enjoying his Hungry Man Dinner, people sleeping on the Light Rail, and Scott talks about the security at every Light Rail station. They talk about people being asleep on their feet, Jeff talks about the rampant use of Fentanyl in Seattle, and checking out Horizon Worlds. He talks about locking himself out of his house, the meaning of hot-wife, and introduces the idea of hot-husband. He talks about getting back into his house, Justin talks about his wife investing in an exercise steel mace, and gives his review on Everything Everywhere All At Once.

23:35 – Justin shares their plans to have guests on the podcast during their visit to Crypticon, talks about Brogan donating a keg to the event, and discusses its prices. They talk about plans to share a booth with friend Ken Carlson at Grit City Comic Show in October, Justin talks about what he loved about the Xbox, and other movies Michelle Yeoh has been in. He talks about his love of being able to hang out with the guests at Crypticon, Scott reveals the types of drinks he'll be bringing to the event, and Justin talks about changes with Taste of Tacoma.

47:12 – Justin shares where vanilla flavoring comes from, Scott shows the guy's Slaughter to Prevail, and how the recent show at The Valley was. Justin talks about his love of Stoned Evergreen Travelers, gives props to the band's violin player, and the sentimental feeling he got when seeing the old menu of Pizza & Pipes. Jeff proposes The Ladies Man Seductive Fruit segment, the new meaning of the word smoothy, and Justin talks about the latest whiskey put out by Heritage Whiskey.

70:17 – Justin talks about the fantastic drinks at Hops n Drops, Scott talks about new ideas for the Dark and Stormy drink, and the most recent technique of smoked drinks. Justin shares the panels he'll be on at the con, they talk about the advancements over the years in the process of releasing podcasts, and what keeps them continuing to do the podcast.

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• Everything Everywhere All At Once | A24 — Written and directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• The Taste Northwest - July 1-3, 2022 — Join us for the culinary experience that celebrates the tastes of Tacoma and the South Sound.
• Inside The Thai Tribe Where Children Can Change Shape Of Their Eyes To Swim Underwater — If you ever needed proof of just how adaptable to change the human body can be, then look no further than the case of the Moken tribe, a nomadic group of seafaring people in Thailand whose children have taught themselves to see underwater with perfect clarity.
• In case this brings back any good memories for folks- : Tacoma — In case this brings back any good memories for folks
• Cocoa Bomb – Heritage Distilling
• Hops n Drops — Hops n Drops Lakewood - Dine in, Curbside and Delivery

01:36 – Robo Brogan joins the podcast, Justin talks about the haps at Cosmic Bottles during the Super Bowl, and gives a shout-out to Ivers. He talks about the varying levels of sushi places in Tacoma and the new t-shirts they got in. He talks about his venture to check out KVLT Mead, plans to get past guests back on the show, and what the guys with Chasing Ghosts has been up to. Scott share's what he's been up to, Justin talks about his past Puyallup bar crawls, and Scott explains the type of bar CaskCades is.

21:50 – Justin dives deeper into his recent visit to KVLT Mead, he and Scott talk about their past experiences with mead, and Justin talks about the ones he liked the most at KVLT. Scott talks about the pirate group in Tacoma, Justin suggests that they have pirates on the podcast, and the recent robbery at Mary Mart. He talks about the sale of Narrows Plaza Bowl, the alehouse across from it, and the drive-in that used to be behind B&I in Tacoma. He talks about going to B&I when they had Ivan the gorilla, what he's doing for Valentine's Day, and what's on the Valentine Course at Bar Bistro.

47:03 – Scott talks about the newest BBQ place he's found in Seattle, the fantastic meatloaf they have, and Justin talks about the delicious smoked meatloaf he's made. Justin reflects on another great past restaurant in Tacoma, Pizza and Pipes, other restaurants in the same spot after it closed, and they talk about the recent car that crashed into a Sizzler. Scott talks about the hilarious Mount Saint Helens on Twitter, why he hates driving, and Justin talks about Brogan's last visit to a Sizzler. Scott talks about his disappointment with The Outback Steakhouse, and fundraiser ideas for Mary Mart.

65:12 – They talk about planning to attend the upcoming Point Defiance Party for Polar bears, Fat Zach's pizza being there as well, and Scott talks about going to see Soulfly the following weekend. Justin talks about wanting to check out Little Radio, his excitement for podcasts coming up, and closes out this episode talking about the passing of the chef at Unique Bakery.

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• Ivar's — Ivar’s calls the Pacific Northwest home
• Chasing Ghosts, Ghost Chasers, Ghosts, Ghost Stories, Ghost Hunting — Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars.  Our meandering stories about ghosts, bars, and scooters.  Sure, it's an odd combo, but trust us on this, it all makes sense.
• 2 men steal cash during armed robbery at Tacoma pot shop — Shot fired during armed robbery at Tacoma pot shop Thursday, police say
• Apartment complex to replace University Place bowling center
• Ivan the Gorilla is moved to a cage at the B&I Circus Store in Lakewood on March 4, 1967. - HistoryLink.org
• Bar Bistro Tacoma — Bar Bistro proudly serves intriguing New American Cuisine, fusing northwest favorites with multi-cultural culinary methods.
• Raney's Bar and Grill — The Raney family: Paul, Barbara & Tom, bring a fresh take on Northwest style BBQ and luscious burgers.
• Car crashes into Lakewood restaurant; police investigating - Tacoma News Tribune — Car crashes through windows of Lakewood restaurant, driver leaves scene
• Allison Needles visit with GCP — Allison Needles from the Tacoma News Tribune
• Party for Polar Bears 2022! — Party for Polar Bears is back again this year and is just as exciting as ever! Dystopian State Brewing will be hosting us starting at 5pm, with 50 cents of every beverage will go toward our cause! This is a public and family friendly event!
• Unique Bakery on Facebook — Family-owned French Pastry bakery. Veteran owned.
• Little Radio (Tacoma, WA) — Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma's historic "Whiskey Row", Little Radio brings a nostalgic touch to the restaurant landscape of Pacific and 8th.

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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• Dry Fly Distilling — THE OUTDOORS ARE CALLING, THEY SAID BRING MORE DRY FLY.
• 24 Taps Burgers and Brew in Spokane
• Garbage-Eating Goat Statue
• Spokane Valley Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar
• Clinkerdagger Restaurant in Spokane, WA — The tradition has continued for over 40 years at this Spokane landmark overlooking the majestic Spokane River and city skyline.
• 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!!!!

Special Guest: Buddy Boy Farm.

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• Z Nation on Netflix — A team embarks on a perilous cross-country mission to transport the one man who survived a deadly zombie virus, hoping he holds the key to a vaccine.
• Buddy Boy Farm — Buddy Boy has been farming organically for over 40 years, and he’s grown thousands of organic acres using age-old natural methods along with a few modern twists that would make your grandpa smile!
• Home | Fast Eddies Spokane — Fast Eddie's is an upbeat bar & grill with TVs for sports matches, burgers, beer, foosball & Bloody Marys.

00:00 – Robo Brogan kicks off the show, Steve shares how what he’s been doing during Covid, and his plans for returning to do Steve’s Drunken History Tacoma in person. Scott expresses his appreciation for Steve’s moccasins, they discuss reasons for US to return to the moon, and Justin gives an update on the haps at the Union Club. Steve talks about what’s been going on at the Pythian temple, projects that they’re working on there, and what his favorite artifact is.

20:53 – Steve tells the George Janovich story including George’s involvement in The Enterprise, how they got caught for burning down The Top of Ocean restaurant, and the books he’s working on, one around Fort Steilacoom, the other on the History of Medical Care in Pierce County. He talks other pandemics throughout history, plans for publishing the books, and the different things he does around the community.

45:30 – They question why there isn’t a beer in a box like wine, Scott reflects on the importance of a tap when throwing a party, and Justin tlks about plans for a kegerator for the home bar. Justin gives an update on the home studio, shifts to coaster question, and Steve talks about his go to drink during the pandemic. They jump into Is It Tacoma, Steve, Jeff, and Scott break out their pocketknives, and Scott shares things he considers before he buys a knife.

60:03 – Steve talks about his trip to Ohio, the food culture that’s missing in Toledo, and shares the three things about Ohio that he doesn’t understand. Justin talks about the fireworks in Tacoma, how the cops in Tacoma feel about people shooting off fireworks, and Steve dives into an article around the Unsolved Mysteries in Tacoma. He talks about the native American legend stories behind Bigfoot, the number of sightings of Bigfoot in Washington, and they close out sharing with listeners how they can find more information about Steve online.

Thanks Steve for joining GCP for another great conversation!!!

Special Guest: Steve Dunkelberger.

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• Steve's Drunk History: Tacoma Edition — Just a dude with a microphone who talks about history and the quirks of things that made the area what it is today.
• Union Club Tacoma — Tacoma's premier creative community for coworking and events!
• George Janovich jailed for corruption, dead at 77 — Former Pierce County sheriff, jailed for corruption, dead at 77
• Federal grand jury indicts 15 men in Pierce County for racketeering on December 8, 1978.
• Top of the Ocean Restaurant, a Tacoma landmark, is destroyed by arson on April 3, 1977.