00:10 – Jeff starts the episode discussing toasting his apple fritter, Derek gives a shout-out to Patreons Kaysha and Al who are hanging out with them live, and Justin talks about the amazing Tacoma Tool Library. Derek talks about the ease of doing online tool reservations, Justin talks about the library's Fix It Night, and encourages people to volunteer there.

16:14 - Scott admits to steering clear of bloody horror flicks, Justin dives into stuff to eat around Tacoma, and the closure of Pacific Grill. He talks about the thriving success of Cosmic Bottles, other successful companies around town that started during Covid, and Derek talks about the amazing community support in the Tacoma area.

28:33 – Jeff dives into Jeff’s Capades, drama up in his neighborhood, and they segue into Scott Topics. Jeff ponders on male IQs dropping when they hang out in groups, they each guess what caused the mysterious death of 3 men found in Kansas City, and Jeff talks about the drugs the guys were using during the time of death.

49:42 – Brogan talks about serving up sliders at Cosmic Bottles, hiring new talent, and eyeing a showdown with Peaks and Pints. He talks about his bar being open to minors until 7 PM, Scott shares plans for the making of a GCP adult coloring book, and they talk about the troubles behind Magic the Gathering.

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• Tacoma Tool Library – Do it yourself…together. — We’re just like a regular library, but with tools instead of books.
• Browse our inventory – Tacoma Tool Library — ONLINE TOOL RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
• Weekly Volcano — Our mission at Weekly Volcano is to empower and invigorate the Tacoma/Pierce County community through our dedicated local staff
• Weekly Volcano (@weekly_volcano) • Instagram photos and videos
• Weekly Volcano - YouTube
• Pacific Grill — We have come to the incredibly difficult decision to permanently close Pacific Grill restaurant and catering.
• What to Know About the Mysterious Deaths of 3 Men Found in Friend's Backyard — Several questions remain unanswered after three men were found dead in the backyard of their friend’s home on Jan. 9.
• Carl Weathers - IMDb
• Peaks and Pints Proctor Tacoma | Tacoma craft beer bar, bottle shop and restaurant — We’re a craft beer taproom where brew nerds can wave their geek flags.
• Magic: The Gathering Generates $1 Billion in Sales for First Time - The New York Times — The fantasy card game has surpassed the sales of the 100-year-old company’s other brands, including Transformers and G.I. Joe, but some are worried about the downsides of rapid growth.

00:07 – Justin opens up this episode with a tip on how to paint your walls, Derek talks about what caused his hangover, and Scott shares his discovery of the newfound pickle shot. Justin talks about the mistakes night in Spokane, Odd Otter's latest, and community biz shifts. Scott talks about the great Odd Otter vibe, Justin expresses his love of the area it’s in, and comments on the haps of Side Piece Kitchen and Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles.

16:12 – Justin talks about Side Piece Kitchen and Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles recent collaboration, shares the deets on Best of Washington pressuring Side Piece Kitchen for advertising sales, and the guys give their review of the experience. Scott goes deep into cyberpunk dystopia, Side Piece Kitchen’s social media hustle, and the hype for this summer's Putt Stuff return.

29:25 – Justin talks about the most recent Tacompton Files Podcast episode that covered the recent armed robbery in Gig Harbor that led to a police chase to Titlow, Jeff talks about the new options of Fruit Roll-Ups, and Justin discusses Tacoma animal antics that happened at their old house. He talks about the return of the raccoon posy and Scott and Jeff talk about the value opossums bring to the world.

46:58 – Jeff warns Justin of animal gang wars potentially breaking out in his backyard, Scott's got the scoop on opossums, and why capybaras and alligators hang out. Jeff talks about his new Rubik’s Cube finding, how it works, and the key he found to get the colors right. Justin talks about debating getting back in on the Blood Bowl Game and they share their love of Galactic Druid Treats and they share their love of Galactic Druid Treats.

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• Odd Otter Brewing Company | Facebook — Taking Dry January to a whole new level! WE ARE BACK and otterly thrilled to continue our tradition of serving the oddest beer in Tacoma. Thank you for all of the kind messages over the last few weeks. It reminds us how truly amazing our community is. This would not have been possible without your support.
• Off Day Beer and Wine | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Off Day has changed ownership and we're thrilled to be serving all from Tacoma and beyond. New changes will be comin' and we promise it'll be for the better. Cheers!
• Side Piece Kitchen | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Happy Sunday y’all! I apologize for inviting you to a petty party last night when in all actuality it was an engagement party! (Social media engagement) Law 39 says to “stir up waters to catch fish.” We did that and got far more followers/engagement than we would have if we paid someone who literally has 15 TIMES more followers than we do. (111k) Thank you for playing my game @best.ofwashington. I see you were able to provide a list of local places who’ve benefited from your services “slightly” as one of your reviews noted. Happy Sunday!
• THE TACOMPTON FILES - YouTube — We mostly post Tacoma crime shit.
• Huge police response?? : r/Tacoma — Armed robbery in Gig Harbor that led to a police chase down to Titlow.
• Episode 4: A chase, a 40mm, and a tumble. Scanner audio by Tacompton Files — This podcast is to discuss crime related issues around the Tacoma area. We will be doing (approximately) a weekly wrap up of the happenings. Listen on Spotify Send voice message
• Nutria - Wikipedia
• Rubik's Edge — The 3x3x1 Cube is a single layer problem solving puzzle toy. Its simplicity makes it great for beginners who want to build up skills to solve the iconic 3x3 Rubik’s Cube.
• Silver King Games & Hobby | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Blood Bowl is going strong in Tacoma!

00:08 – The show kicks off discussing Love after Lockup, reflecting on their Missed Connections conversation on the last episode, and Brogan talks about how he stumbled onto the Caged Inmates website. Justin tells the story about his prison pen-pal, what led to the man going to prison, and Jeff talks about hanging with GPC peeps in virtual reality.

20:15 – Jeff talks about playing rounds of VR putt stuff, the different games and fitness tracks he’s tried, and Derek shares his joy of virtual mini golf. Scott talks about ways to prevent motion sickness while gaming, questions why developers make certain decisions when developing games, and Justin talks about his visit to Palm Springs.

39:28 – Justin talks about the ease of flights to Palm Springs, reflects on his Greyhound bus ride from Phoenix to Tacoma, and Scott agrees to visit Palm Springs if they throw in eating south-of-the-border corn while there. Justin talks about the hockey game they caught while there, a close call with a hockey puck (thanks, his amazing wife!), and plans for producing the newest Five Nights at Freddy’s.

57:12 – Scott talks about Jeff’s post of the GCP 3-Year Anniversary video he put together a couple of years ago, they reflect on the past GCP years, and Justin shares the big announcement of the opening of The Overkill Lounge. He talks about the collab of Side Piece Kitchen and Buddies Chicken and Waffles (gravy and chicken bowls, anyone?), the sad news of the Howdy Bagel loss, and the great community that has come out in full force to support the business and Howdy Bagels family.

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• Cabazon Dinosaurs - Wikipedia — Located just west of Palm Springs, the 150-foot-long (46 m) Brontosaurus and the 65-foot-tall (20 m) Tyrannosaurus rex are visible from the freeway to travelers passing by on Southern California's Interstate 10.[1] The roadside dinosaurs are best known for their appearance in the film Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985).
• Pioneertown | Visit California | Visit California — In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors, including actors Roy Rogers and Gene Autry.
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• GCP 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! - YouTube
• The Plaid Pig | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Hey everybody, the rumors are true and if you haven't heard, Zach and Mandi, are now proud owners of a little venue called Overkill Lounge
• Teenager arrested in connection with Tacoma bagel shop owner’s killing | The Seattle Times — New Orleans police arrested a 16-year-old in connection with the killing of a Tacoma bagel shop owner, according to police.
• Fundraiser for Daniel Blagovich by Stevi Hamill : Support for Daniel Blagovich and Howdy Bagel — Thank you for this outpouring of love and support. Please feel free to continue to share and donate, as more funds raised means more time and space for our sweet Daniel and the Howdy team.