• The Union Club: 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.
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01:46 – The guys celebrate their survival of local fireworks in their areas, Jeff talks about lighting fireworks off as a kid, and his favorite types of fireworks. Scott reflects on why July 4th is close to his heart, Jeff talks about attending Cnote’s professional fireworks show, and Scott talks about visiting the Taste of the Northwest at the Puyallup fairgrounds.

18:08 – Jeff discusses the Cobra Kai incident at Summer Con, Scott expresses his appreciation for how the show hit the ’80s nostalgia points, and Jeff shares what happened at the event. They discuss what they thought was going through Martin’s head when the bite happened and how beautiful it would have been if the cop swept his leg.

36:06 – Jeff talks about his past interaction with Gary Busey, they discuss his motorcycle accident that marked the start of a decline in his career, and Scott ponders pre-Internet myths and stories shared with him as a kid. He shares his love of treasure hunts from the past, Jeff talks about his feelings on AI, and they discuss which hologrammed bands they’d watch.

54:21 – Scott talks about advancements in coding with AI, how he thinks AI is going to change in the future, and the only places he’s using cash these days. Jeff discusses his recent visit to the weed store, his favorite strain, and offers recommendations on finding the right infused joint. He discusses common mistakes made when using infused joints and shares tips on how to best celebrate the 4th of July.

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• The Taste NW | Washington State Fair Events Center - Puyallup, WA
• Summer Con 2025 - Washington State Summer Con
• 'Cobra Kai' actor Martin Kove accused of biting co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim, nearly drawing blood — “Cobra Kai” actor Martin Kove is accused of biting his co-star Alicia Hannah-Kim on the arm so hard he nearly drew blood, according to a police report.
• Storm Trooper Vlogs : r/starwarsmemes
• StormtrooperVlogs - YouTube
• METALOCALYPSE : DETHKLOK (@metalocalypse) • Instagram photos and videos — Streaming on demand

01:34 – Justin talks about what’s coming up in this episode, watching their friend Rusty headline at a Cosmic Bottles comedy show, and the types of drinks they enjoyed while there. Justin talks about the comedians at the show and Scott gives props to Bob for making the shirts for the upcoming Putt Stuff event.

18:00 - Justin talks about plans for making trophies for the upcoming GCP mini-golf event, Jeff throws out other ideas for homemade trophies, and Justin talks about when the event is happening. Jeff talks about his new GCP merch ideas and Justin talks about what’s going on at the Real Art Tacoma.

35:14 – Scott discusses the busking areas at the train stations in the PNW, Justin shares that GCP is on the next social media Bluesky, and they re-visit Tacoma Missed Connections. Justin reads through various misconnections, they talk about how people respond to the posts, and Justin shares how people can post their own missed connections.

53:04 – Justin talks about the other things that have come out since the announcement of Pat Sajak’s retirement from Wheel of Fortune, they talk about the July 4th celebration party, and Jeff talks about the cool turnout at the party. Justin talks about someone passing away because of how busy 911 was in Tacoma, the relaxed Tacoma rules on fireworks on the 4th of July, and they all share how late fireworks were going off in their areas.

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• GCP Putt-Stuff on Discord
• Big John's Trophies, Inc. | Tacoma WA | Facebook
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• Real Art Tacoma Events
• Real Art Tacoma (@realarttacoma) • Instagram photos and videos — DIY All Ages Volunteer Run 501(c)(3) Non-Profit & Creative Art Space Located in South Tacoma. Forever home of the Viaduct
• Tacoma Missed Connections - craigslist
• City to get refund after tech issues foil Everett fireworks show | HeraldNet.com — City to get refund after tech issues foil Everett fireworks show

00:29 – Justin kicks off the podcast expressing his love of sausage, they talk about their studio video options, and how they prepped for the show. Justin thanks Derek for providing Absinthe for his bar, they talk about the Tacoma fireworks, and Justin talks about the gaming channels on Discord. Justin and Derek talk about enjoying playing Diablo IV, if they play in hardcore mode, and Scott talks about the stories of people getting disconnected after reaching a certain level in the game.

22:10 – The group reflects on the Boot 2 Boot four years ago, dive into Jeff's Capades, and Jeff talks about the nice lady from New Jersey he met on his cruise. Justin talks about shopping adventures with his wife, shares the alcohol party pack he bought at Walmart, and the flavors that came in the package. He reflects on a not-so-fun run with 99 Bananas, the drinks it’s best in, and the people it’s best suited for.

43:15 – Justin reveals the horrible news of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune, they talk about his replacement, and Justin talks about how he feels about it. They discuss who else they think would make a great host, Scott jumps into Scott Topics, and talks about the Italy volcano eruption that moved to the yellow warning.

61:45 – The guys talk about the earliest movies they remember watching in the theaters, Jeff reflects on seeing movies in the drive-in, and Justin talks about where he watched drive-in movies at back in the day. He jumps into Is It Tacoma, introduces the contestants, and reads off the three articles. Each of the guys guesses what article they think is from Tacoma, Justin reveals the winner, and shares where each of the other articles were from.

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• Parkland Putters — Welcome to Parkland Putters Miniature Golf. We have 4 different mini golf courses to choose from, ranging from easy to hard... Pick one or play them all!
• Boot To Boot - The Ride!
• Pat Sajak, Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host, Says He Will Retire
• Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune
• A "supervolcano" in Italy last erupted in 1538. Experts warn it's "nearly to the breaking point" again.
• Imploded Titanic submarine seen for first time as pieces recovered from sea floor
• Car crash into Tacoma daycare center Wednesday evening reveals gunshot victim, police say
• Man stabbed with samurai sword after attacking Seattle homeowner with a pitchfork
• Man uses Apple AirTag to track down truck thief and shoots him dead, police say
• Foss Kayaking Tour — Come out and explore with us! This tour is your chance to get out and explore the Foss Waterway by kayak. We will have a brief safety discussion, get life jackets, go over basic kayaking skills, and then you and an expert guide will go out on the water with the group to see and hear about this iconic part of Tacoma's history.
• Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles
• Side Piece Kitchen

01:17 – Jeff kicks off the podcast with the safe word of the day, Justin welcomes Tacompton Files back on Facebook, and his and Jeff’s recent experience setting off fireworks at the Puyallup Fair. He plays their recording the did at the fair, GCP patron Cnote shares how he got involved with setting off fireworks, and Chad talks about what Wolverine West Fireworks does. He talks about how he got started in fireworks, how long he’s been doing it, and the different events he sets fireworks off for.

21:50 – Chad talks about how interested people can get involved, the areas they serve, and Justin talks about where they ate before the fair. He talks about the haps of the food during the fair, wandering around while enjoying the food, and the different animals they saw. Jeff drops the pumpkin stats, Justin talks about the super pumpkin winners, and Jeff talks about rumors of how Joel Holland won in the past.

44:38 – Scott and Jeff talk about car fundraisers as kids where people paid to hit a car, the different pricing at the events, and Justin talks about his love of meeting listeners. He talks about his favorite stoner shows, getting the honor of lighting off the fireworks, and Jeff talks about the reward people who light off fireworks feel when people cheer after they go off. Justin talks about the art he found at the event, taking metal shop when younger, and gives a shout-out to the Peterson Brothers.

66:40 – Justin talks about his continuing werewolf movie quest, watching back-to-back of The Wolfman movies, and what stuck with him from the classic film. They talk about the psychological perspective behind the werewolf stories, plans for visiting haunted houses and corn mazes this fall, and Jeff talks about his grandkids making a horror movie. Justin talks about paintball bus rides, Jeff talks about making a music video petting goats, and the props he got for making the video.

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• Rainier: A Beer Odyssey by Rainier Beer Movie — Kickstarter — Help us restore hours and hours of classic Rainier Beer TV ads and outtakes and make a landmark feature length independent documentary!
• Rainier Beer Official Documentary Preview- Classic TV Commercials - YouTube
• Art Chantry - Wikipedia — Arthur Samuel Wilbur Chantry II (born April 9, 1954) is a graphic designer often associated with the posters and album covers he has done for bands from the Pacific Northwest, such as Mudhoney, Mono Men, Soundgarden, and The Sonics.
• Tacoma Film Festival
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• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center

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.
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• 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.