00:14 – They kick off the episode counting down the Midwest New Year, they talk about the explosions in each of their neighborhoods, and each share what they're drinking. Justin talks about 2021 being the year he became a hockey fan, the Kraken plans to unveil their mascot on Jan 1st, and plans for this episode. They talk about the crazy snow that started around Christmas, Scott talks about traveling to work in the snow, and Justin shares who is responsible for shoveling sidewalks in Tacoma when it shows.

30:15 – Justin talks about the opening of the Red Dog You Pour It Pub, Scott shares one of his 2022 resolutions, and Justin talks about the places that closed in Tacoma over the past year. They make plans to tour a pickle factory, Justin reflects on the trip to Spokane for GCP's tour of Buddy Boy Farm, and they talk about visiting Oly this year. Justin talks about the Cosmic Cross-Fade plans, Scott talks about t-shirts in the making, and Justin talks about the opening of Chi-Town Pizza that will be bringing Chicago-style pizza to Tacoma.

60:37 – Justin sends a Happy New Year to the Mountain Time states, they welcome Tacompton Files, and he talks about the people cruising around in his neighborhood. Justin talks about his visit at Winco where the cashier called someone out for being on the phone while in line, Tacompton discusses how many of the loud sounds are fireworks and how many are gunfire, and Scott talks about the unlucky lottery. Justin talks about a friend having a pipe going through his windshield on the freeway, gives a shout-out to the New Year's Resolution channel on Discord, and his friends reference to 2022 as duces.

90:21 – Tacompton Files suggests GCP plans a road trip to Vegas, Justin reveals which news article is from Tacoma, and they begin the countdown to the Westcoast New Year. Jeff dives into Jeff's Capades, Justin turns to coaster questions, and each one talks about where they would want their ashes sprinkled if they were cremated. Scott shares Brogan's wish to be shot into outer space, talks about the mushroom casket, and they finish out the show talking about what was something extraordinary they did this year, something they persevered this year, and what they're looking forward to in 2022.

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