The Grit City Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pinball”

GCP: Friday Night Hangout - LEGO Lawsuits, Penis Fingers & Jim Norton

GCP Media — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0700

The Grit City crew is back for another laid-back Friday Night Hangout, proving once again that no topic is too weird and no rabbit hole is too deep.

Jeff, Scott, Mike and C-Note kick things off catching up while Brogan enjoys some time in Louisiana. The conversation quickly turns to Summer Con in Puyallup, where the hosts discuss how the convention has evolved from what felt like a giant celebrity meet-and-greet into a more traditional fan convention complete with vendors, gaming and community networking opportunities.

Festival season also gets some love as the crew reminisces about the Artesian Brewfest in Tumwater. Jeff shares his cautionary tale about skipping sunscreen and paying the price, while the group remembers good cider, good company and a surprisingly family-friendly atmosphere.

Naturally, things take a turn into classic Grit City territory after an image mishap inspires an extended discussion about "penis fingers," complete with a reminder that listeners can always call the GCP hotline to share their own strange life experiences.

Scott then recaps a recent trip to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Expo and a post-show meetup at Camp Bar before diving into an evening at Tacoma Comedy Club to see comedian Jim Norton. C-Note recounts his first comedy club experience and the crew talks about Norton's storytelling style, long career and reputation as one of stand-up's more unapologetically honest performers.

The biggest rabbit hole of the night, however, involves an astonishing LEGO controversy. Scott shares the ongoing story of a collector whose valuable Star Wars LEGO collection was allegedly caught up in a consignment dispute involving a Bricks & Minifigs franchise. The story expands into lawsuits, YouTube investigations, body camera footage, Airbnb complaints, alleged police misconduct and online fundraising efforts, leaving everyone amazed at how bizarre and complicated internet justice can become.

It's another perfect Friday night with the Grit City crew—equal parts local events, comedy talk, internet sleuthing and completely ridiculous detours that somehow make perfect sense when you're hanging out with friends.

Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open & Settling In

The crew gets the mics rolling and prepares for another Friday night hangout.
01:37 – The Whole Gang (Mostly) Returns

Jeff, Scott, Mike and C-Note check in while Brogan enjoys Louisiana.
02:10 – Summer Con in Puyallup

Talking celebrity guests, vendors, panels and the evolution of local conventions.
04:30 – Artesian Brewfest Memories

Beer, cider, sunscreen regrets and family-friendly festival vibes.
05:45 – Penis Fingers & Listener Hotline

An accidental image discovery spirals into one of the weirdest conversations of the night.
07:55 – Northwest Pinball Show Recap

The crew reflects on hanging out at Camp Bar after the arcade and pinball expo.
08:40 – Jim Norton at Tacoma Comedy Club

Scott and C-Note review their night seeing comedian Jim Norton and discuss comedy clubs.
16:20 – The Great LEGO Scandal

An unbelievable story involving consigned LEGO collections, franchise disputes, lawsuits and internet investigators.
19:00 – Utah, YouTubers & Questionable Policing

The LEGO saga takes an even stranger turn involving arrests, body cams, Airbnb drama and allegations of misconduct.
22:00 – Internet Justice: Good, Bad and Weird

The guys debate the power of online communities, crowdfunding and accountability.

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GCP: Hangover Sunday - Snow Cones, Slot Machines & Silver Balls

GCP Media — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0700

The Grit City Podcast returns with a Hangover Sunday episode featuring updates from Louisiana, Minnesota, Las Vegas, and Tacoma. The crew talks crawfish season, snow cone culture, Cisco Live and agentic AI, Vegas' Sphere experience, and their adventures at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, complete with classic arcade nostalgia and favorite pinball machines.

Chapters

00:00 – Cold Open Chaos
False starts, inside jokes, and getting everyone connected
01:38 – Roll Call: The Hangover Sunday Crew
Jeff, Scott, Brogan, Mike, and C-Note settle in.
02:00 – Louisiana Check-In
Brogan talks thunderstorms, the end of crawfish season, and the local obsession with snow cones.
03:15 – The Snow Cone Economy
Snow cone trucks, condensed milk toppings, and industrial plant routes.
05:18 – Crawfish Truths
How crawfish season works and why Scott still isn't completely convinced.
06:25 – Gumball 3000 Rolls Through Louisiana
Supercars, road rallies, and automotive dreams.
07:00 – Family Updates from the Dirty South
Brogan's daughter settles into Louisiana life.
07:45 – Minnesota Weather Report
Mike returns from Vegas to surprisingly pleasant weather.
08:45 – Cisco Live and Agentic AI
Networking conferences, AI infrastructure, and the future of IT.
10:00 – Vegas Food Highlights
Bellagio dinners, lobster risotto, and unforgettable Mexican food
12:30 – Vegas Without Gambling?
People-watching, hotel weed warnings, and unconventional Vegas priorities.
13:45 – Inside The Sphere
Wizard of Oz, immersive effects, hidden speakers, and sensory overload.
20:45 – Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show Recap
The Tacoma crew dives into arcade heaven.
21:45 – Gauntlet Reunion
Three-player co-op nostalgia and old-school teamwork.
23:30 – Favorite Pinball Machines
KISS, Looney Tunes, Dirty Harry, Black Knight, FunHouse, Diner, and dream home collections.

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Pinball and Video Games

GCP Media — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700

The guys kick off the episode playing Jackbox Survey Scramble, they test out gaming on Discord, graduation, road construction, old man weather, the crow attack, and much, much more!

01:34 – Jeff welcomes users, Scott shares the game they’re playing, and they share the exciting story of how they met. Scott talks about a UFC fighter back in the day that used laxatives to cut weight pre-fight, they talk about lessons learned, and kick off the game. They both vote on the first topic, they try another game, and make plans for hosting a party pack.

16:41 – The crew quests through a scenario-based game, plans to stream games on Twitch, and Jeff discusses his recent trip to eastern Washington for his grandson’s graduation. He talks about powering through an awkward situation at the graduation, the reward of the night, and the crazy construction on I-90.

32:03 – Jeff talks about the new apartments going in, Scott talks about the trains during Covid, and his appreciation for public transportation in the area. He talks about attending the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma, Jeff discusses the recent gift he got for himself, and shares his experience with a crow attack.

51:45 – Scott discusses how people in Australia manage the population of feral house cats, Jeff talks about working out the marketing behind GCP’s new merch, and getting used to his new schedule. They plan out gaming strategies, share the name of the company that owns PornHub, and give their review of Chris Angel.

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GCP: Sunday Sermon

GCP Media — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Join the guys as they honor the memory of Louie G, dive into Jeff's thrilling experience at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, and explore Justin's public transit escapades. Plus, don't miss a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of GCP!

04:20 - Justin reflects on the passing of Louie Galarza, the former bassist for ANTIHERO and founder of the beloved all-ages concert venue and pizza shop, Louie G's. They discuss his profound impact on the local music scene and his positive influence on countless lives in the South Sound area.

09:00 - Jeff recounts his and Scott's thrilling adventure at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show. He shares the excitement of the games they played and their hilarious attempt to grab lunch at Zeek's Pizza.

27:45 - Justin describes his recent escapade through Tacoma using public transit for the first time in ages, offering insights and anecdotes from his journey.

41:22 - Justin, Jeff, and Derek make a special announcement about the Grit City Podcast, revealing personnel changes, updated summer plans, and more developments on the horizon!

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GCP: Sunday Sermon - Duels, Burgers, and Pinball

GCP Media — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800

This time, the guys talk about Tacoma making national news, Derek’s anniversary, their excitement for the Grit City Comic Show, and close out by revealing the bonus question.

01:34 – Justin shares where people can listen to them live, talks about the bonus Patreon episode, and the recent mass shooting in Tacoma that made national news. They talk about bringing duals back, encouraging people to go to Street Beefs instead of using guns, and Scott recommends people leave their weapons at home before going out on a night on the town.

16:24 – Scott talks about choosing not to spend his money at places that support things he doesn’t support, Jeff talks about his interaction with the owner of Dorky’s, and they talk about other local game places. Derek talks about what he and his wife did for their anniversary, the bar in Seattle they met at, and Scott shares one of his favorite burger places in Salt Lake City.

32:09 – Justin talks about enjoying delicious, messy burgers at Carl’s Junior, gives a shout-out to Side Piece Kitchen, and mentions the return of pickle cheesecake there. He talks about them being at the upcoming Grit City Comic show, Scott expresses his excitement, and talks about them having two booths there.

48:14 – Justin talks about the game they’ll be playing during the event, the various events he’s also attended at the Tacoma Convention Center, and expresses his excitement for playing their new mini golf VR game. Derek talks about his new VR gear, testing the mini-golf game with Jeff, and Justin explains the various Patreon benefits they offer.

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Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show Recap

GCP Media — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0700

On this episode, the guys chat about their recent Northwest Pinball and Arcade visit, VR, slot machines, online games, and more, including Is It Tacoma!

00:07 – Jeff kicks off the podcast talking about vampire stories being generational, Justin reflects on their recent Crypticon visit, and talks about his visit to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show. He talks about visiting Camp Bar, Rhein Haus being closed, and the restaurants opening in its place. They talk about the different pinball machines they played at the event, Jeff talks about trying to play the Infinity Gaunlet game, and the extra big machines there.

21:57 – They talk about the sit-down arcade machines they played, Scott shares his favorite pinball machine, and talks about manufacturers having to prove that pinball machines were games of chance and not a game of skill. They discuss plans for recording in the VR environment, Jeff talks about ways people can get involved in VR, and they discuss Elon Musk insisting on staff working in-person vs. remote.

44:03 – Justin talks about following the Seattle Surge professional Call of Duty League team, Scott talks about not being able to play first shooter games, and Jeff talks about how nice the Tacoma Convention Center is. They talk about places to eat around the center, Scott shares the popsicle idea to pick places to eat, and Jeff explains what the Simpsons Colonoscopy Game was.

65:41 - Justin reads through each story related to Is It Tacoma, reveals which one is from Tacoma, and shares where the other articles were from. They talk about discounted prices for getting the lawn mowed, Justin talks about living in Roy during spider season, and Scott talks about finding a scorpion in his bathroom. He talks about keeping a scorpion as a pet, Justin reflects on old roommates, and gives a shout-out to Cosmic Bottles.

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Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — Once a year, local volunteers and collectors build the largest arcade in the Northwest.
Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
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