app02 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:53 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Grit City Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Friends” https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/tags/friends Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0700 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 or: info@gritcitypodcast.com Looking for a way to support the show? Stop by the Store and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast en-us episodic The Premier Business, Community, Entertainment, and Nightlife Podcast. Hosted from The Grit City - Tacoma, Washington! Located in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. GCP Media 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 or: info@gritcitypodcast.com Looking for a way to support the show? 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Scott shares his experience wandering Tacoma PorchFest, catching live music, comedy, SOS Pro Wrestling, and meeting KISW's Miggs. The guys also talk Tacoma Rainiers baseball, luxury glamping in Cle Elum, unexpected celebrity encounters, finding real-life doppelgangers, and why local events are what make the Northwest such a special place to call home. As always, it's equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and completely off the rails. 1:09:47 yes <p>Hangover Sunday - PorchFest, Rainiers, Glamping &amp; Finding Your Doppelganger</p> <p>Sometimes the best weekends don't need a big plan—they just need good friends, great weather, and enough stories to fill a podcast.</p> <p>This week's <strong>Hangover Sunday</strong> episode is exactly that.</p> <p>The crew kicks things off by sending their thoughts to C-Note and his family before diving into a recap of one of the busiest weekends they've had in a long time. Scott shares his experience exploring <strong>Tacoma PorchFest</strong>, one of the city's most unique community events. Live music spills from neighborhood porches, comedy shows pop up inside local businesses, and the entire 6th Avenue district transforms into one giant celebration of Tacoma culture.</p> <p>Along the way, the guys talk about meeting <strong>Migs from KISW</strong>, checking out <strong>SOS Pro Wrestling</strong>, discovering new bands, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying one of those rare Pacific Northwest summer days where everything simply comes together.</p> <p>The conversation shifts from neighborhood festivals to another Tacoma tradition—a <strong>Tacoma Rainiers</strong> game at Cheney Stadium. While the Rainiers may not have had their best day on the field, Scott explains why minor league baseball remains one of the best entertainment values around. Great seats, cold beer, hot dogs, and an afternoon with friends make the final score almost irrelevant.</p> <p>Jeff balances out the city adventures with a weekend getaway to <strong>Suncadia Resort</strong> near Cle Elum. Instead of roughing it, he experiences what can only be described as "luxury camping," complete with mountain scenery, hiking trails, golf, wildlife, and enough amenities to make even the least outdoorsy person appreciate a weekend in the Cascades. The discussion turns into a celebration of everything that makes Washington State such an incredible place to explore.</p> <p>As always, the conversation refuses to stay on one track for long. The crew eventually wanders into a surprisingly entertaining discussion about <strong>doppelgangers</strong>, accidental family discoveries through email, genealogy, and whether everyone has someone else walking around who looks just like them.</p> <p>It's another classic <strong>Hangover Sunday</strong> episode filled with laughs, local recommendations, random tangents, and the kind of conversations that happen after a weekend well spent. Whether you're looking for your next Tacoma adventure, planning a Rainiers game, or just want to hear friends swap stories, this episode has something for everyone.</p> <p>If you've ever been to PorchFest, found your own doppelganger, or have a great Pacific Northwest weekend story, the crew wants to hear from you. Give the Grit City Podcast a call at <strong>1-855-474-8272</strong> or <strong>1-855-GRITCPC</strong> and you might hear yourself on a future episode.</p> Chapters <p><strong>00:00</strong> - Welcome to Hangover Sunday<br> <strong>01:40</strong> - Missing C-Note and a heartfelt message<br> <strong>02:40</strong> - Tacoma PorchFest recap begins<br> <strong>09:45</strong> - Tacoma Rainiers game experience<br> <strong>18:10</strong> - Finding your doppelganger<br> <strong>22:40</strong> - Jeff's luxury glamping trip near Cle Elum<br> <strong>31:00</strong> - More Pacific Northwest travel talk and weekend adventures<br> <strong>40:00</strong> - AI, technology and random rabbit holes <em>(approx.)</em><br> <strong>49:00</strong> - Listener callouts and weekend reflections <em>(approx.)</em><br> <strong>58:00</strong> - Wrapping up another Hangover Sunday <em>(approx.)</em></p> Grit City Podcast - Tacoma, WA, Washington, PNW, Pacific Northwest, Small Business, Entertainment, Talk, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Comedy, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Artists, Nightlife, Authors, Tacoma podcast, after hours tacoma, cities near tacoma wa, city podcast, classic podcast, entertainment podcast, comedy podcast, tacoma comedy podcast, gcp podcast, gcp twitter, grit city, grit city tacoma, grit shirts, most popular podcast, pacific northwest podcast, patreon podcast, pnw shirts, seattle podcasts, tacoma city, patron grit city podcast, patrion grit city podcast, patreon grit city podcast, the grit city podcast,tacoma washington attractions, entertainment in tacoma, entertainment in tacoma wa, tacoma entertainment, entertainment in tacoma washington, Tacoma food, tacoma mindset, tacoma nightlife, discord podcast, Jeff's Capades, Coaster Questions, Is It Tacoma, Scott Topics, Hangover Sunday - PorchFest, Rainiers, Glamping & Finding Your Doppelganger

Sometimes the best weekends don't need a big plan—they just need good friends, great weather, and enough stories to fill a podcast.

This week's Hangover Sunday episode is exactly that.

The crew kicks things off by sending their thoughts to C-Note and his family before diving into a recap of one of the busiest weekends they've had in a long time. Scott shares his experience exploring Tacoma PorchFest, one of the city's most unique community events. Live music spills from neighborhood porches, comedy shows pop up inside local businesses, and the entire 6th Avenue district transforms into one giant celebration of Tacoma culture.

Along the way, the guys talk about meeting Migs from KISW, checking out SOS Pro Wrestling, discovering new bands, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying one of those rare Pacific Northwest summer days where everything simply comes together.

The conversation shifts from neighborhood festivals to another Tacoma tradition—a Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium. While the Rainiers may not have had their best day on the field, Scott explains why minor league baseball remains one of the best entertainment values around. Great seats, cold beer, hot dogs, and an afternoon with friends make the final score almost irrelevant.

Jeff balances out the city adventures with a weekend getaway to Suncadia Resort near Cle Elum. Instead of roughing it, he experiences what can only be described as "luxury camping," complete with mountain scenery, hiking trails, golf, wildlife, and enough amenities to make even the least outdoorsy person appreciate a weekend in the Cascades. The discussion turns into a celebration of everything that makes Washington State such an incredible place to explore.

As always, the conversation refuses to stay on one track for long. The crew eventually wanders into a surprisingly entertaining discussion about doppelgangers, accidental family discoveries through email, genealogy, and whether everyone has someone else walking around who looks just like them.

It's another classic Hangover Sunday episode filled with laughs, local recommendations, random tangents, and the kind of conversations that happen after a weekend well spent. Whether you're looking for your next Tacoma adventure, planning a Rainiers game, or just want to hear friends swap stories, this episode has something for everyone.

If you've ever been to PorchFest, found your own doppelganger, or have a great Pacific Northwest weekend story, the crew wants to hear from you. Give the Grit City Podcast a call at 1-855-474-8272 or 1-855-GRITCPC and you might hear yourself on a future episode.

Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Hangover Sunday
01:40 - Missing C-Note and a heartfelt message
02:40 - Tacoma PorchFest recap begins
09:45 - Tacoma Rainiers game experience
18:10 - Finding your doppelganger
22:40 - Jeff's luxury glamping trip near Cle Elum
31:00 - More Pacific Northwest travel talk and weekend adventures
40:00 - AI, technology and random rabbit holes (approx.)
49:00 - Listener callouts and weekend reflections (approx.)
58:00 - Wrapping up another Hangover Sunday (approx.)

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Sometimes the best weekends don't need a big plan—they just need good friends, great weather, and enough stories to fill a podcast.

This week's Hangover Sunday episode is exactly that.

The crew kicks things off by sending their thoughts to C-Note and his family before diving into a recap of one of the busiest weekends they've had in a long time. Scott shares his experience exploring Tacoma PorchFest, one of the city's most unique community events. Live music spills from neighborhood porches, comedy shows pop up inside local businesses, and the entire 6th Avenue district transforms into one giant celebration of Tacoma culture.

Along the way, the guys talk about meeting Migs from KISW, checking out SOS Pro Wrestling, discovering new bands, reconnecting with friends, and enjoying one of those rare Pacific Northwest summer days where everything simply comes together.

The conversation shifts from neighborhood festivals to another Tacoma tradition—a Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium. While the Rainiers may not have had their best day on the field, Scott explains why minor league baseball remains one of the best entertainment values around. Great seats, cold beer, hot dogs, and an afternoon with friends make the final score almost irrelevant.

Jeff balances out the city adventures with a weekend getaway to Suncadia Resort near Cle Elum. Instead of roughing it, he experiences what can only be described as "luxury camping," complete with mountain scenery, hiking trails, golf, wildlife, and enough amenities to make even the least outdoorsy person appreciate a weekend in the Cascades. The discussion turns into a celebration of everything that makes Washington State such an incredible place to explore.

As always, the conversation refuses to stay on one track for long. The crew eventually wanders into a surprisingly entertaining discussion about doppelgangers, accidental family discoveries through email, genealogy, and whether everyone has someone else walking around who looks just like them.

It's another classic Hangover Sunday episode filled with laughs, local recommendations, random tangents, and the kind of conversations that happen after a weekend well spent. Whether you're looking for your next Tacoma adventure, planning a Rainiers game, or just want to hear friends swap stories, this episode has something for everyone.

If you've ever been to PorchFest, found your own doppelganger, or have a great Pacific Northwest weekend story, the crew wants to hear from you. Give the Grit City Podcast a call at 1-855-474-8272 or 1-855-GRITCPC and you might hear yourself on a future episode.

Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Hangover Sunday
01:40 - Missing C-Note and a heartfelt message
02:40 - Tacoma PorchFest recap begins
09:45 - Tacoma Rainiers game experience
18:10 - Finding your doppelganger
22:40 - Jeff's luxury glamping trip near Cle Elum
31:00 - More Pacific Northwest travel talk and weekend adventures
40:00 - AI, technology and random rabbit holes (approx.)
49:00 - Listener callouts and weekend reflections (approx.)
58:00 - Wrapping up another Hangover Sunday (approx.)

Sponsored By:

Support The Grit City Podcast

Links:

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