00:14 – Justin enters the fun house version of this Willy Wonka episode, talks about going through technical difficulties, and Derek talks about getting back into podcast editing. Justin talks about the GCP fan art from Suzanne Akerman, Jeff shares his feelings about otters, and Justin talks about the recent closure of the local Tacoma brewery Odd Otter.

16:27 – Justin talks about the recent opening of Berliner Beerhall, how long they’ve been working on opening, and Scott talks about his great experience there recently. Justin talks about scooter rentals no longer being available in Tacoma, the passing of Jewless Jerry, and Jeff talks about the New Year's Eve Karaoke Mosh Pit.

34:54 – Erik talks about a local Tacoma boxer representing the USA in the Olympics happening in Paris, meeting him at the Unleashed Stadium Bowl, and they make plans to have the MMA guys back on future podcasts. Jeff talks about holding Missy Franklin’s gold medal, what it was like to hold it, and Justin dives into Tacoma’s Missed Connections.

50:10 – The guys discuss the type of person that was behind the Regal Movie Theater missed connections, the types of people that post on Craigslist, and other misconnection socials out there today. Jeff ponders on whether these types of people also like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, hopes that these posts are consensual, and Scott guesses how many women he thinks post on Craigslist.

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• The Mill by J+A | Facebook — Well Tacoma, we tried. We worked endless hours, we sweat, we bled, we cried, we changed, we pivoted. But most of all, we sunk every last dime we had into it. Sadly, it wasn’t enough. We have had many hard, emotional conversations in recent days and the decision has been made that The Mill by Jack + Adeline will be no more.
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• We heard some bad news about Jawless Jerry. This video was taken on December 20th on the south end of Hilltop. Earlier today, the admin… | Instagram — Unfortunately that coyote that we have been trying to trap for months that was missing his/her upper jaw, was hit on the exit ramp of I-5 & 38th st. and killed.
• Tacoma boxer qualifies to represent Team USA at 2024 Olympics | king5.com — In a small Spanaway garage, an Olympian is being forged.
• STARS TO FIELD USL2 TEAM THIS SEASON - Tacoma Stars — TACOMA, Wash. - Today the USL announced that Tacoma Stars will begin play in USL League Two in 2024. The club already participates in a professional indoor league, and is partnering with Washington Premier FC for technical staff and outdoor training facilities.
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00:00 – Justin rocks out the beginning of the episode, Scott shares what he appreciated about 2023 related to the podcast, and what big podcast goal he has for 2024. Derek gives his review of 2023, his resolution for 2024, and they discuss doing a charity event in the upcoming year. Jeff talks about his 2023, Rusty shares how his 2023 went, and how married life is going for him.

14:00 – Rusty claims 2023 as a hangover year, Justin talks about how is 2023 year went, and describes the process of plunging into the Sound. He talks about working through a new job, reflects on the Putt Stuff event they put on earlier in the year, and the chaos that at times goes on while recording at The Union Club. Derek talks about doing media at other conventions and Justin his 2024 resolutions.

28:06 – Justin talks about his solo podcast idea, GCP ideas for the next year, and Brandon from Tacompton Files talks about his recent second round trip to Disney World in Florida, and getting Covid the first time they went down there. They talk about renting a Margarita Ville house while there, teaming up for Putt Stuff, and plans for Putt Stuff 2024.

42:11 – Brandon talks about plans to shadow the GCP crew behind the scenes, plans for the Tacompton Files podcast, and what drove him to start the Facebook Community. He talks about posting content on Facebook and TikTok, Derek tracks down Brogan, and Brogan talks about his 2023. He talks about what led him to start his own business and being his own manager for the past seven years.

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01:24 – Robo Brogan helps kick off the podcast, Justin shares the new Listen Live option for listeners on Discord, and discuss if they're going to plunge on New Year's Day. Justin talks about their plans for the New Year's Casserole party, gives a shout-out to Narrows Cannabis, and Jeff shares a recent cannabis strain he's enjoying. Justin talks about their recent gaming event, jumps into Jeff’s Capades, and Jeff talks about finding a way for the guys to make their arcade sticks.

19:32 – They talk about setting up gaming tournaments at local bars, Justin talks about Jeff's competitive behavior when playing games, and Justin reflects on their summer trip to Spokane. They discuss how they feel about Christmas, Justin talks about his plans to smoke a turkey for holiday dinner, and Jeff talks about how he and his wife are spending Christmas.

36:38 – Justin talks about getting Ken's fourth edition of Hell Bound Slant Six, kicks off Is It Tacoma, and Scott invites one of the listeners, Scotty, to join in the fun. Justin reads each of the headlines, Scott, Jeff, and Scotty guess what news article is out of Tacoma, and Justin reveals which article is in fact from the area.

54:11 – Justin reveals what city the third article was based out of, Jeff references the sister's bite as the "White Claw Bitey", and Scotty gives the crew an update on the article. Justin encourages users to submit Is It Tacoma articles, reflects on his year's gaming at Nibbles and Bites in Tacoma, and gives a Shout Out to Tacompton Files.

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• Police: Oak Harbor woman accidentally shot in buttock by felon fiancé – KIRO 7 News Seattle — A woman who was brought into an emergency room in Coupeville with a gunshot wound to her buttock and leg was accidentally shot by her felon fiancé, according to the Oak Harbor Police Department.
• Tacompton Files | Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.

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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• Tacoma ferry boat turned luxury live aboard home is for sale | Tacoma News Tribune — This Tacoma ferry became a luxury home and still runs. It can be yours for $825,000
• Armed with assault rifle, Pierce County man prepares to battle 'lizard people' — A 55-year-old Eatonville man armed himself with an AK-47 and a pistol over the weekend to battle "the lizard people," the Pierce County Sheriff's Office said.
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