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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 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</description>
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  <itunes:subtitle>After their summer break, GCP has returned!!  Jeff and Scott kick the episode off by discussing what they were up to during the break and the exciting things coming up during the fall.  Derek also gives an update on gaming, including PAX and past conventions. </itunes:subtitle>
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&lt;p&gt;00:08—Jeff and Scott kick off the return episode, Jeff talks about the summer ending, and they wish Justin good luck on his break from the podcast. Scott talks about how much he loved being outdoors this summer, Jeff talks about being re-introduced into normal society after starting his new job, and what he was up to while being out of work.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;9:54—Jeff shares where the D.B. Cooper conference is happening, Derek talks about what he’s been up to over the summer, and he reflects on his memories of past visits to PAX over the years. He talks about the different celebrities he’s run into, various comic book creators he’s met at past events, and this year's decision to go after his trip to Japan.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;18:11—Derek reflects on the amazing opportunity he got to try out BioWare’s game Shadow Realms, what has since happened to the game, and Jeff talks about the guest list at this year's PAX. He talks about the Japanese version of Rick and Morty, some of his other favorite cartoons, and celebrates one of his pictures getting banned from Instagram.   &lt;/p&gt;
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CRAFT BEER FOR YOU!

Tired of the same old grocery store beer selection? Looking for a beer selection that caters to your taste?
At Cosmic Bottles the choice is always yours.

Every day: 11am - 10pm

27116 167th Place SE
Suite 108
Covington, WA 98042
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