The Grit City Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Evtol”

GCP: Hangover Sunday - Grandpa’s Memorial Nuts and The Rise of the K-Truck

GCP Media — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0800

The crew gets deep into "Old Man Bingo" this week. From the $70 billion low-altitude economy in China to the "Hobby Cross" (motocross without the motors), Jeff, Scott, and Mike cover the weirdest corners of the web. Jeff shares a harrowing tale from his days in a warehouse involving a "seeping" sex doll return, and the guys debate the ethics of 3D-printing your grandpa’s anatomy as a vehicle memorial. Plus: listener voicemails on AI water usage and why ordering a small coffee at McDonald’s can break the entire system.

Show Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Intro: Is this thing on?
01:54 – Heat Waves in Minnesota: The 27-Degree Dream
03:25 – Insert Coin Olympia: Virtual Pinball & Alice Cooper
05:48 – The Z6 Superman Pod: Flying Like a UFO
09:12 – James Bond Hydroplanes & Submarine Dolphins
10:41 – Sky Surfers & Green Goblin Gliders in LA
13:58 – China’s Low-Altitude Economy and Luxury Electric SUVs
16:04 – The K-Truck Market: Greek Grapes and US Import Issues
19:48 – Car Personalities: "You’re a Ford Pinto"
21:10 – Subaru Brats and Riding Mattresses to Oklahoma
26:38 – Old Man Bingo: Sunroofs, Telescopes, and Light Pollution
28:50 – Custom Car Vents & LED Floorboard Lighting
32:21 – Truck Nuts vs. Snowballs: "The Great North" Logic
34:31 – The Business Pitch: 3D Printed Memorial Nuts & Clacking Speed Bumps
39:07 – Warehousing 101: The Legend of the "Wet" Sex Doll Return
42:52 – Pallet Bidding & Government Surplus: GovDeals.com
47:04 – Hobby Horsing vs. "Hobby Cross": Enduro Running with Handlebars
54:14 – Listener Voicemail: AI Data Centers and Water Consumption
58:04 – Listener Voicemail: Missing the Seahawks Parade for BBQ
01:00:20 – Breaking McDonald’s: The "Small Coffee" Manager Void
01:06:36 – California Analog: Disposable Digital Cameras & Off-Grid Photos
01:11:47 – The Digital Archive Fear: Solar Flares and Hard Copies
01:14:04 – Wrap Up: Sending the Grit into the Cosmos

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Saturday Night Grit: Valentines, OnlyFans, AI Bosses, and Digital Prostitution

GCP Media — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0800

Jeff, Scott, and Mike open this Valentine’s Day edition of Saturday Night Grit with a mix of Space Needle clichés and hard-hitting societal questions. The crew tackles the controversial intersection of digital platforms like "Fans Only" and the legal definition of prostitution, questioning how these digital footprints impact future employment and decision-making skills. This leads into a deep dive into the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, sparked by a recent prediction from Microsoft’s AI CEO that white-collar tasks could be fully automated within the next 18 months. The guys debate whether we are facing a cultural plateau or a necessary "equal opportunity" shift that will force a resurgence in true human creativity.

The tech talk continues with a look at how AI is already reshaping entertainment—from Greenland-themed GTA 6 trailers to high-end transcriptions and the "magic tricks" of search algorithms. The hosts weigh the "cool factor" of futuristic tech like eVTOL flying cars at the Olympics against the gritty reality of a job market where office workers and creative professionals alike face obsolescence. Amidst the chaos of the digital future, Mike also settles the debate on Minnesota’s geography, jokingly labeling the region as "Southern Canada" while discussing the unique logistical challenges of living in the northernmost state of the lower 48.

Turning to matters closer to home, the team shares a heartfelt call to action for the Tacoma community regarding a local favorite. They discuss the devastating fire at Side Piece Kitchen and the long road to recovery for its owner, Hailey, following a severe kitchen accident that resulted in major burns. This powerful segment serves as a vital reminder for listeners to check their fire extinguishers and establish household fire drills. The episode wraps up with a wild recap of Super Bowl prop bets—including the legendary striker who turned a field run into a $50,000 payday—and a final plea to support the local entrepreneurship and "standing with Hailey" through her recovery.

Show Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Valentine’s Day Blues and Space Needle Clichés
06:36 – The "Fans Only" Debate: Digital Cam Sites vs. Legalized Prostitution
12:09 – AI Transcriptions, Greenland GTA 6, and Porn Translations
14:09 – The 18-Month Deadline: Microsoft’s AI CEO on White Collar Jobs
17:14 – Will AI Kill Creative Jobs? The Value of Human Boredom
20:12 – Pop Music vs. AI Art: The Coming Culture Shift
25:40 – Flying Cars at the Olympics: The Future of eVTOL Vehicles
30:53 – Engineering Wing Stress and Homemade Harriers
35:13 – Local Spotlight: Standing with Hailey and the Side Piece Kitchen Fire
39:14 – Home Safety 101: Fire Extinguishers, Flash Burns, and Drills
46:41 – The Hotline: A Mysterious "Inspirational" AI Voicemail
52:15 – Super Bowl Sunday Recap: Striking for $50k and Prop Bet Odds
55:40 – Gladiators and Sports: The Ultimate Political Distraction
58:52 – Seattle Parade Crowds and Greasing the Light Poles
01:01:21 – Southern Canada: The Unique Geography of Minnesota
01:03:04 – Final Call for Support: Standing with Hailey through Recovery

FabLab and Zeva

GCP Media — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 09:45:00 -0800

On this episode the guys talk with Steve Tibbitts from FabLab located in Tacoma. FabLab is a makerspace technology workshop that offers premier membership-driven prototyping. Their monthly rate includes access to their prototyping, electronics, woodworking, and metal working tools, which include: carbon 3D printers, laser cutter / engraver, table saw, band saw, MIG welder, drill presses, small mill, sandblaster and much more. For people that are carious about how to utilize the tools they have, FabLab offers a variety of classes to get you started. They’re located at: 1938 Market Street in Tacoma, their hours are Sunday: 1pm- 7pm, closed Monday, Tuesdays: 4pm-9pm, Wednesday and Thursday: Noon-9pm and Fridays: Noon-8pm, and Saturday: Noon-9pm. They can be found online at: fablabtacoma.com.

2:23 – Steve explains to the guys what FabLab offers, how the inception became to be, their hours of operations, and they talk about the new Lime Scooters running around Tacoma. Steve talks about what he’s recently helped someone make in the lab, a customer that makes dishes in the lab for soap that his wife makes, and how they got it started in Tacoma. Steve talks about their most important customer being the University of Washington, the importance of corporate sponsorship, and how anything’s possible to make in the lab.

12:06 – Scott and Steve explain what the Raspberry Pi and Arduino are, Steve chats about the number of businesses FabLab has helped launch, his other business, Zeva, and the personal aerial transportation they’re working on, Zero. Steve discusses Uber Elevate, the rules that are in place and changing around flying, Boeing recently announcing plans to launch SkyGrid and the recent news from California where a person was arrested while intoxicated with the auto pilot on in his Tesla.

24:14 – Steve talks about first getting the idea for Zero in 2004, submitting a proposal to Nasa for a grant, the importance of the personal airplane to vertically takeoff and land, and Boeing’s GoFly competition. They talk about the MIT guys that came out with the first all-electric drive airplane, the green technology Zeva is using with the creation of Zero, and the price they’re planning to charge for the air craft. Steve talks about the limitations of the energy sources for the vehicle, the speed of technology, and the number of competitors in the industry.

37:12 – Steve explains the challenges they face in the aircraft design, the strict criteria of the contest, the size of aircraft, and what emergency recovery that’s in place in the instance that there is a failure with flying. They talk about the Russian hoverbike, the country whose police are currently using them, and where people can find more information on Zeva. Steve encourages people that are interested to stop by FabLab, what they offer, and Justin discusses what GCP has coming up, including their plans to join Patreon.

Thanks Steve for joining the guys to share information about FabLab and Zeva and what they offer to the PNW community!

Special Guest: Steve Tibbitts.