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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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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>This time Jeff and Scott discuss Jeff’s adventures with his grand-kids, public transportation, concerts, and Erik gives an update on some of Tacoma’s upcoming sporting events.</itunes:subtitle>
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01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing grandkids.&amp;nbsp; He talks about doing senior portraits in Tacoma for his grandson, how he accommodated the family during their stay, and places he got pics at in downtown Tacoma.&amp;nbsp; 
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20:57 – Jeff talks about the grandkids getting in their first car accident while traveling to Tacoma, Scott talks about the packed public transportation recently in Seattle, and Jeff talks about Pink's recent visit to Tacoma.&amp;nbsp; Jeff expresses his love of watching concerts at the Gorge, Scott chats about his recent visit to Crater Lake, and his plans to get a Point Defiance Zoo membership.
30:26 – Jeff shares his favorite Galactic Druid Treats treat, gives information on where people can find them in the area, and turns it over to Eric’s Sports segment.&amp;nbsp; Eric gives an update on the haps of Tacoma sports, Jeff talks about the upcoming Patron stuff, and putting the finishing touches on the GCP Adult coloring book. 
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<p>01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing grandkids.  He talks about doing senior portraits in Tacoma for his grandson, how he accommodated the family during their stay, and places he got pics at in downtown Tacoma.  </p>

<p>10:17 – Jeff discusses the amount of food high school kids consume, sharing the Sonics Guy mural in Tacoma with them, and they chat about the cool places in Tacoma to explore.  Scott talks about the recent beautiful days in the PNW, Jeff shares Lemmy’s adventures, and the jam sessions he got to have while the kids were visiting. </p>

<p>20:57 – Jeff talks about the grandkids getting in their first car accident while traveling to Tacoma, Scott talks about the packed public transportation recently in Seattle, and Jeff talks about Pink&#39;s recent visit to Tacoma.  Jeff expresses his love of watching concerts at the Gorge, Scott chats about his recent visit to Crater Lake, and his plans to get a Point Defiance Zoo membership.</p>

<p>30:26 – Jeff shares his favorite Galactic Druid Treats treat, gives information on where people can find them in the area, and turns it over to Eric’s Sports segment.  Eric gives an update on the haps of Tacoma sports, Jeff talks about the upcoming Patron stuff, and putting the finishing touches on the GCP Adult coloring book.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosmicbottles.com/">Cosmic Bottles</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosmicbottles.com/">Tap into the universe of craft beer!
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Suite 108
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·         Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond!</a> Promo Code: GRITCITY15</li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">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.
</a></li></ul><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="‘Sonics Guy’ Kris Brannon memorialized in new Tacoma mural | Tacoma News Tribune" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk0">‘Sonics Guy’ Kris Brannon memorialized in new Tacoma mural | Tacoma News Tribune</a></li><li><a title="Tickets and Membership at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium: levels, perks" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk1">Tickets and Membership at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium: levels, perks</a> &mdash; Interested in membership?  Check this out!</li><li><a title="The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Galactic Druid Treats" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk2">The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Galactic Druid Treats</a></li><li><a title="Galactic Druid Treats, LLC." rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk3">Galactic Druid Treats, LLC.</a></li><li><a title="Schedule — TACOMA SIRENS" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk4">Schedule — TACOMA SIRENS</a></li><li><a title="Nomads – Tacoma Rugby Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk5">Nomads – Tacoma Rugby Club</a></li><li><a title="Barnburner at Steilacoom – MFG Cyclocross" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAw">Barnburner at Steilacoom – MFG Cyclocross</a> &mdash; Our third race of the 2024 season is the Barnburner at Steilacoom race.</li><li><a title="The Grit City Podcast | creating podcasts, videos, parties, and just generally kickin&#39; * | Patreon" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAx">The Grit City Podcast | creating podcasts, videos, parties, and just generally kickin' * | Patreon</a></li><li><a title="Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAy">Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a> &mdash; Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. </li><li><a title="Gorge Amphitheatre | Latest Events &amp; TIckets" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAz">Gorge Amphitheatre | Latest Events &amp; TIckets</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This time Jeff and Scott discuss Jeff’s adventures with his grandkids, public transportation, concerts, and Erik gives an update on some of Tacoma’s upcoming sporting events.</p>

<p>01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing grandkids.  He talks about doing senior portraits in Tacoma for his grandson, how he accommodated the family during their stay, and places he got pics at in downtown Tacoma.  </p>

<p>10:17 – Jeff discusses the amount of food high school kids consume, sharing the Sonics Guy mural in Tacoma with them, and they chat about the cool places in Tacoma to explore.  Scott talks about the recent beautiful days in the PNW, Jeff shares Lemmy’s adventures, and the jam sessions he got to have while the kids were visiting. </p>

<p>20:57 – Jeff talks about the grandkids getting in their first car accident while traveling to Tacoma, Scott talks about the packed public transportation recently in Seattle, and Jeff talks about Pink&#39;s recent visit to Tacoma.  Jeff expresses his love of watching concerts at the Gorge, Scott chats about his recent visit to Crater Lake, and his plans to get a Point Defiance Zoo membership.</p>

<p>30:26 – Jeff shares his favorite Galactic Druid Treats treat, gives information on where people can find them in the area, and turns it over to Eric’s Sports segment.  Eric gives an update on the haps of Tacoma sports, Jeff talks about the upcoming Patron stuff, and putting the finishing touches on the GCP Adult coloring book.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosmicbottles.com/">Cosmic Bottles</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cosmicbottles.com/">Tap into the universe of craft beer!
CRAFT BEER FOR YOU!

Tired of the same old grocery store beer selection? Looking for a beer selection that caters to your taste?
At Cosmic Bottles the choice is always yours.

Every day: 11am - 10pm

27116 167th Place SE
Suite 108
Covington, WA 98042</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Die Cut Stickers</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://diecutstickers.com/?utm_source=gritcitypodcast">Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order!
·         Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond!</a> Promo Code: GRITCITY15</li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">The Union Club</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://unionclubtacoma.com/">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.
</a></li></ul><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="‘Sonics Guy’ Kris Brannon memorialized in new Tacoma mural | Tacoma News Tribune" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk0">‘Sonics Guy’ Kris Brannon memorialized in new Tacoma mural | Tacoma News Tribune</a></li><li><a title="Tickets and Membership at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium: levels, perks" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk1">Tickets and Membership at Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium: levels, perks</a> &mdash; Interested in membership?  Check this out!</li><li><a title="The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Galactic Druid Treats" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk2">The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Galactic Druid Treats</a></li><li><a title="Galactic Druid Treats, LLC." rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk3">Galactic Druid Treats, LLC.</a></li><li><a title="Schedule — TACOMA SIRENS" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk4">Schedule — TACOMA SIRENS</a></li><li><a title="Nomads – Tacoma Rugby Club" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NDk5">Nomads – Tacoma Rugby Club</a></li><li><a title="Barnburner at Steilacoom – MFG Cyclocross" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAw">Barnburner at Steilacoom – MFG Cyclocross</a> &mdash; Our third race of the 2024 season is the Barnburner at Steilacoom race.</li><li><a title="The Grit City Podcast | creating podcasts, videos, parties, and just generally kickin&#39; * | Patreon" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAx">The Grit City Podcast | creating podcasts, videos, parties, and just generally kickin' * | Patreon</a></li><li><a title="Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAy">Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service)</a> &mdash; Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak. </li><li><a title="Gorge Amphitheatre | Latest Events &amp; TIckets" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTY4NTAz">Gorge Amphitheatre | Latest Events &amp; TIckets</a></li></ul>]]>
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