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    <description>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 (/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:summary>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 (/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>Joe Carlson from the podcast Gaming with Grief sits down at the Union Club with the guys in this episode.  Joe created the podcast after experiencing a tremendous amount of grief between 2016 and 2020.  With it, he tries to examine gaming from a perspective of how it can help deal with grief and how grief is articulated into the game itself.</itunes:subtitle>
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01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast.  Joe shares how often Game of Grief is published, being up to podcast 141, and where the idea for the podcast came from.  He discusses what made him start the podcast, talks about getting the Play Sation 5, and questions the group on different ways of using cannabis.  Justin talks about his love of playing Magic online, Jeff explains his preference for playing DND, and they discuss the local Tacoma DND group.   
22:33 – Joe talks about trying to be positive on Twitter, Justin talks about "hate reading" tweets, and Scott talks about shutting off his social media.  He talks about the live streaming on the Citizen app, Justin talks about using the police scanner on his phone, and the multiple cannabis stores that have been robbed recently in the PNW.  Jeff talks about his t-shirt ideas for the show in March, they discuss the illegal marijuana farms that are still out there in the states where it's legal, and share their reviews of Mead.   
47:05 – They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff gives the ending to his recent car drama, and Joe talks about what he's branched off to with the podcast.  He shares what makes the best episodes for the podcast, they talk about the different types of games made to deal specifically with grief, and what the most recent grief game is about.  They talk about doom scrolling, Facebook's recent loss of billions of dollars, and Joe talks about expanding his podcast to Spotify.   
67:17 – Joe talks about his appreciation for GCP, Justin gives a shout-out to the listener that runs the Ferrell Furniture program, and they discuss Washington easing up on the mask and vaccination mandates.  Justin talks about where listeners can find Gaming with Grief online, Joe encourages listeners of his podcast to provide feedback, and Justin discusses GCP's upcoming plans.  Scott share's where people can buy GCP t-shirts, Jeff talks about designing the shirts, and Justin promotes the local Shroom Brothers artists.  They talk about potential teaming with paranormal groups in the PNW, and Joe talks about shutting off the flat earth episode.  
Thanks Joe for joining the guys for a great conversation! Special Guest: Joe Carlson.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Joe Carlson from the podcast Gaming with Grief sits down at the Union Club with the guys in this episode.  Joe created the podcast after experiencing a tremendous amount of grief between 2016 and 2020.  With it, he tries to examine gaming from a perspective of how it can help deal with grief and how grief is articulated into the game itself.</p>

<p>01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast.  Joe shares how often Game of Grief is published, being up to podcast 141, and where the idea for the podcast came from.  He discusses what made him start the podcast, talks about getting the Play Sation 5, and questions the group on different ways of using cannabis.  Justin talks about his love of playing Magic online, Jeff explains his preference for playing DND, and they discuss the local Tacoma DND group.   </p>

<p>22:33 – Joe talks about trying to be positive on Twitter, Justin talks about &quot;hate reading&quot; tweets, and Scott talks about shutting off his social media.  He talks about the live streaming on the Citizen app, Justin talks about using the police scanner on his phone, and the multiple cannabis stores that have been robbed recently in the PNW.  Jeff talks about his t-shirt ideas for the show in March, they discuss the illegal marijuana farms that are still out there in the states where it&#39;s legal, and share their reviews of Mead.   </p>

<p>47:05 – They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff gives the ending to his recent car drama, and Joe talks about what he&#39;s branched off to with the podcast.  He shares what makes the best episodes for the podcast, they talk about the different types of games made to deal specifically with grief, and what the most recent grief game is about.  They talk about doom scrolling, Facebook&#39;s recent loss of billions of dollars, and Joe talks about expanding his podcast to Spotify.   </p>

<p>67:17 – Joe talks about his appreciation for GCP, Justin gives a shout-out to the listener that runs the Ferrell Furniture program, and they discuss Washington easing up on the mask and vaccination mandates.  Justin talks about where listeners can find Gaming with Grief online, Joe encourages listeners of his podcast to provide feedback, and Justin discusses GCP&#39;s upcoming plans.  Scott share&#39;s where people can buy GCP t-shirts, Jeff talks about designing the shirts, and Justin promotes the local Shroom Brothers artists.  They talk about potential teaming with paranormal groups in the PNW, and Joe talks about shutting off the flat earth episode.  </p>

<p>Thanks Joe for joining the guys for a great conversation!</p><p>Special Guest: Joe Carlson.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><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></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="The Grief of Politics (podcast) - Avin Carroll and Joseph Carlson | Listen Notes" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI3NDEy">The Grief of Politics (podcast) - Avin Carroll and Joseph Carlson | Listen Notes</a> &mdash; The politics and policies on the national and local stage effect all of us. </li><li><a title="Gaming with Grief Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI3NDQ0">Gaming with Grief Podcast</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Joe Carlson from the podcast Gaming with Grief sits down at the Union Club with the guys in this episode.  Joe created the podcast after experiencing a tremendous amount of grief between 2016 and 2020.  With it, he tries to examine gaming from a perspective of how it can help deal with grief and how grief is articulated into the game itself.</p>

<p>01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast.  Joe shares how often Game of Grief is published, being up to podcast 141, and where the idea for the podcast came from.  He discusses what made him start the podcast, talks about getting the Play Sation 5, and questions the group on different ways of using cannabis.  Justin talks about his love of playing Magic online, Jeff explains his preference for playing DND, and they discuss the local Tacoma DND group.   </p>

<p>22:33 – Joe talks about trying to be positive on Twitter, Justin talks about &quot;hate reading&quot; tweets, and Scott talks about shutting off his social media.  He talks about the live streaming on the Citizen app, Justin talks about using the police scanner on his phone, and the multiple cannabis stores that have been robbed recently in the PNW.  Jeff talks about his t-shirt ideas for the show in March, they discuss the illegal marijuana farms that are still out there in the states where it&#39;s legal, and share their reviews of Mead.   </p>

<p>47:05 – They jump into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff gives the ending to his recent car drama, and Joe talks about what he&#39;s branched off to with the podcast.  He shares what makes the best episodes for the podcast, they talk about the different types of games made to deal specifically with grief, and what the most recent grief game is about.  They talk about doom scrolling, Facebook&#39;s recent loss of billions of dollars, and Joe talks about expanding his podcast to Spotify.   </p>

<p>67:17 – Joe talks about his appreciation for GCP, Justin gives a shout-out to the listener that runs the Ferrell Furniture program, and they discuss Washington easing up on the mask and vaccination mandates.  Justin talks about where listeners can find Gaming with Grief online, Joe encourages listeners of his podcast to provide feedback, and Justin discusses GCP&#39;s upcoming plans.  Scott share&#39;s where people can buy GCP t-shirts, Jeff talks about designing the shirts, and Justin promotes the local Shroom Brothers artists.  They talk about potential teaming with paranormal groups in the PNW, and Joe talks about shutting off the flat earth episode.  </p>

<p>Thanks Joe for joining the guys for a great conversation!</p><p>Special Guest: Joe Carlson.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><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></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="The Grief of Politics (podcast) - Avin Carroll and Joseph Carlson | Listen Notes" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI3NDEy">The Grief of Politics (podcast) - Avin Carroll and Joseph Carlson | Listen Notes</a> &mdash; The politics and policies on the national and local stage effect all of us. </li><li><a title="Gaming with Grief Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://click.fireside.fm/e/MTI3NDQ0">Gaming with Grief Podcast</a></li></ul>]]>
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