Since Covid, he’s had time to get in touch with fans across the country with his show “Clownvis to the Rescue”. The show is live 3 nights a week at the Clownvis YouTube page. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9pm CT.

02:44 – They kick off the show discussing what they’re drinking, Justin talks about Clownvis’s “Don’t Be a Bitch or you won’t get nothing for Christmas” song, and they give a birthday shout out to the listener Michele. Brogan talks about his hot dog journey, his ventures with vegan dogs, and other new business happenings. Justin talks about the governors ban being extended from December 14th to the beginning on January, and shares why they invited Clownvis on the show.

17:23 – Jeff talks about the latest haunting experiences at his house, Justin shares the gifts he’s been getting from the crows, and gives a shout out to his wife. They welcome Clownvis to the show, he apologizes for being late, and gives himself an introduction to the show. He shares where Clownvis to the Resucue is broadcasted online, talks about when he started live streaming, and the amount of work that goes into putting the show on. He discusses getting his own room at the Clown Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada, they plan a road trip down to explore the Hotel, and Clownvis explains the introduction of Brainina95 on the show.

38:27 – Justin kicks off Coaster Questions, Clownvis shares the most interesting celebrity he’s met, and how he got started in music. He talks about karaoke during his Instagram after parties, gives credit to his friend that has assisted his with his videos over the past 10 years, and talks about fashion designing for the show. He discusses going on the road with other bands and being the MC, who of the clowns he would put on Mt. Rushmore, and shared his JP Patches joke for the PNW listeners.

54:03 – Clownvis talks about working with ICP, doing the gathering of the Juggalos, and the different vibe between a regular show and an ICP show. He discusses being on the national platform America’s Got Talent, the sensational roast he gave, and what his favorite cannabis strain is. The show closes out with Clownvis giving a shout out to the local St. Louis bar, Yaquis, the people that attend his live shows, and says hello to the GCP Russion listeners.

Many thanks to Clownvis for taking time out to join the GCP guys for an awesome conversation!

Special Guest: Clownvis Presley.

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• CLOWNVIS — You can currently watch “Clownvis to the Rescue” live 3 nights a week at the Clownvis YouTube page. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9pm CT. Catch up on past episodes at www.youtube.com/ClownvisPresley.
• Corina Bakery — Tacoma's Award-Winning Bakery.
• Clownvis Merch!
• To the Rescue Episode 21 — Brainina95
• J. P. Patches - Wikipedia — Julius Pierpont "J. P." Patches was a clown and the main character on The J. P. Patches Show, an Emmy Award-winning local children's television show on Seattle station KIRO-TV, produced from 1958 to 1981.
• Clownvis Presley’s Pandemic Shows Draw Dedicated Crowds To Yaquis On Cherokee
• Barack O's Tacos - Clownvis Presley - YouTube
• Clownvis Roast on America's Got Talent
• Don't Be a Bitch (Or You Won't Get Stuff for Christmas) - Clownvis Presley
• Clownvis Presley on Facebook
• @clownvis on Instagram — Watch Clownvis to the Rescue live Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at 9pm CT on YouTube!
• CLOWNVIS (@Clownvis) on Twitter — The King of Clowns! Merch: http://clownvis.bigcartel.com Booking: Matthew@atomicmusicgroup.com Videos: http://youtube.com/clownvispresley
• The Clownvis Presley Room at the Clown Motel — Let Fear Run Down Your Spin, book the Clownvis room!

00:12 – They play a GCP fan talking to Clownvis hyping up his future visit to the show, Justin shares that their conversation with Clownvis that was supposed to happen on this episode had to be postponed, and gives thanks to fans that posed their coaster questions for Clownvis. Justin tells users how they can listen to the show live, they discuss the potential upcoming changes in restrictions from our governor, and the return of customers hoarding of toilet paper at the stores.

09:56 – Justin gives a shoutout to their listener Cowboy, Jeff talks about the research he did on Clownvis, and shares his rule of thumbs around Juggalo’s. Scott shares his newfound love of Clownvis’s songs, Justin talks about being disappointed with Clownvis having to post pone his visit to GCP, and when he started listening to Clownvis’s show.

19:15 – They talk about Clownvis’s pre-Covid plans to play in the PNW with Metalachi, they open up the conversation to their Patreon listeners, and welcome Sophia to her first ever podcast. Billy signs off, Scott welcomes Tacoma Joe, and Justin shares how listeners can support them on Patreon. Scott talks about their upcoming plans on Patreon, Jeff talks about his newest GCP shirt, and coffee mug.

28:47 – Cowboy joins the conversation with his adorable friend that chimes in, Justin reminds listeners about the Pierce County Restaurant Rally, and talk about the Festivus Sandwich from Little Jerries. They reflect on how sucky 2020 has been and close out the show welcoming new listeners to the show.

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• Clownvis Presley on YouTube — Clownvis Presley
• Pierce County Restaurant Rally
• Metalachi: The World's First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band — Metalachi: The World's First and Only Heavy Metal Mariachi Band
• Little Jerry's on Facebook — The Festivus
• Inslee announces statewide restrictions for four-weeks — Inslee announces statewide restrictions for four-weeks

01:32 – Brogan shares how much he’s enjoying the light traffic, what he had at his last trip to Alfred’s, and Scott gets the guys opinion on taking a shot of alcohol first thing in the morning. Brogan talks about Tacoma’s issue with the Navy, shares his newest favorite travel show “Somebody Feed Phil”, and Scott gives his review of the show Winning the Wilderness: Alaska.

13:28 – Justin gives his review of his trip to Anchorage last year, they discuss the size of Anchorage compared to Tacoma, and they talk about their visit to The Brass Lantern when they got together last week. Brogan welcomes his newest nephew into the world, his thoughts on Elon Musk’s child’s name, and the rumors of Bill Gates leaving limited inheritance to his children. Justin reads off a coaster question asking what is keeping Scott occupied during Covid-19, Scott reports what’s been going on in his world, and gives his review of the movie Prospect.

31:15 – Justin talks about Crossing Swards on Hulu, Brogan talks about what he’s been watching, and shares HBO’s newest streaming service. Justin and Brogan talk about what they’ve been watching on HBO, Justin gives an update on the show Clownvis, and Scott talks about weird YouTube fetish channels. They review a few of the videos, Justin shares that Steamers Seafood Café in Tacoma is closing, and Brogan shares where listeners can find the best snow crab in the area.

47:44 – Justin talks about his second time floating, the benefits he’s seen from it, and Brogan talks about his want to be shot into space after he passes. Justin shares information on an article he read about the probability of 36 different life civilizations in the universe, Brogan brings up the new show that talks about how aliens are communicating to Big Foot, and they close out discussing their plans to go camping next week.

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• The Cosmic on Facebook
• Somebody Feed Phil — "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
• The Brass Lantern on Facebook — A hidden gem on the east side of Tacoma.
• Crossing Swords on Hulu
• Steamer’s Seafood Cafe Closing - The News Tribune — Steamer’s Seafood Cafe will close its doors in January 2021.
• CBS News - Intelligent alien civilizations in the Milky Way — There may be more than 36 intelligent alien civilizations in the Milky Way, scientists say.

01:27 – Brogan talks about smuggling himself into Pierce County, Scott gives props to the White Claw drink, and Justin talks about his and Scotts last get together at Dusty’s in Tacoma (Episode 112). Brogan and Scott talk about eating at Alfred’s in Tacoma, what they ordered, and Brogan talks about working for DoorDash prior to the Covid-19 break out. Justin shares how Red Robbin gives delivery drivers their own cup of fries when picking up orders, and Brogan talks about his awkward adventures in delivering.

11:00 – Scott shares his love for straws, his hate for floaties in his drinks, and Brogan talks about tap covers to keep fruit flies from flying up the spout. He describes how his puppy hates flies, gives props to Lisa Pet Pawlor, and Justin talks about his recent float at Urban Float. He talks about his hurdles with technology at work, Scott talks about the benefits of floating, and they both explain how they feel after they float.

20:25 – Brogan declares “there ain’t now law with a Claw”, Scott talks about the great tweets from the City of Kent, and Justin encourages listeners to take advantage of the float deals. Justin gives a shout out to Fab Lab and their new masks they have for sale, Brogan talks about his favorite snack foods, and Scott requests listeners to let them know of dispensaries that they think would be good to have on the podcast.

35:55 – Justin shares what he’s been watching on Disney +, they give their thoughts on the Jeff Goldblum show, and Justin talks about Union Club being open again. Justin talks about the sail boat that washed ashore on the beach of Chambers Bay Regional Park and Brogan explains how boat tabs work. They end the show with doing a White Claw chug and discuss their post show plans to visit the Brass Lantern.

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• Lisa's Pet Pawlor — Let us provide your pet with reliable, caring service!
• Urban Float — Floating is clinically shown to reduce pain and improve quality of sleep.
• City of Kent, WA on Twitter — Official Twitter account of the City of Kent, Washington. Home of the McChevron. Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 for emergencies.
• FabLab Tacoma Face Masks — Fab Lab in Tacoma has reusable Face Masks available for purchase.
• Boat called Apocalypse runs ashore near Chambers Baye — It has been over three weeks since a sailboat named the Apocalypse washed ashore on the beach of Chambers Bay Regional Park.
• Tacoma Ghost Tours Tribute, Dusty's Hideaway

01:45 – The guys talk about their hopes of being able to hang out with each other in person soon, Justin talks about the state being into phase 2 of the Safe Start Program, and they all agree it’s time for a camping trip. He talks about the new requirements that businesses have implement prior to opening, Brogan talks about his concern with how the new regulations will impact his business, and they talk about the online shopping they have all been doing during Covid.

16:09 – Justin talks about his recent TV purchase, his new appreciation for commercials, and they talk about the shows they’ve been watching. Jordan covers the other business restrictions that come with Phase 2, Brogan talks about their upcoming plans to share a drink together, and Scott share’s his appreciation of the peaceful protests in Tacoma. Brogan talks about the protest that happened in his area, Justin runs down the list of restaurant opening in Tacoma, and they talk about their love of the Pit Boys on YouTube.

30:03 – Justin and Scott give their props to Doyle’s Public House in Tacoma, Brogan talks about live comedy coming back to the American Tavern on the 13th, and his visits as a kid to Home Stead Restaurant in Tacoma. He talks about places he’s explored at BNI back in the day, they discuss what stand-up arcade machines they would buy if they had the chance, and Justin and Brogan share their worst drinking experience at Farrelli’s Pizza.

47:12 – Justin shares getting a dog at the Star Light Swap Meet as a kid, watching movies at the drive-in, and Scott talks about the drive-in in Idaho. Brogan shares that Point Defiance Park is the nation’s second largest city park, Justin lets the listeners know Surge Tacoma and Union Club are opening back up, as well as Urban Float in Tacoma.

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• Dine Pierce County — Find places that are now open in Pierce County.
• BBQ Pit Boys - YouTube — BBQ Pit Boys Grilling Show
• Doyle's Public House — The best whiskey bar on the West Coast!

02:05 – Brogan shares how he knows Dave, Dave talks about how he moved into doing the content creation for Rainiers and Defiance, and how he and Ethan got to know each other. He explains how’s he’s dealing with creating articles during Covid-19, the Small Businesses story he put together, and other people he’s been talking to in Tacoma. They talk about the Snake Lake Walk in Tacoma, Justin comments on Dave doing the South Sound Battle of the Bars, and Dave talks about partnering up with Hero Meals to help local Tacoma restaurants stay open.

15:55 – Brogan shares the hat he ordered from We R Tacoma, Dave gives a word of caution for ordering the pre-fitted hats, and Justin gives a shout out to David Thompson with Food Is Free. Michelle talks about the variety of ways they’ve been cooking potatoes, Brogan gives props to the Air Fryer, and different things he’s been cooking in it (see below for Brogans Chicken Cordon Blue Recipe). Justin shares how to cook bacon in the Traeger, Brogan talks about putting his body in Ketosis, and how he tests to verify his body is there.

32:28 – Dave talks about the local non-violent Tacoma protests, how glad he is to have the connections he has in Tacoma, and Justin talks about dealing with the Micro-Homes being moved into his neighborhood. Dave talks about the semi-sports topics that he has coming down the road, how the local players are keeping busy during Covid, and they all express how excited they are to soon be sharing a beer together. Brogan talks about “The Dad” on Instagram, other suggestions he has for Dave to do stories on, and Dave talks about how he misses just being able to walk around the neighborhoods to talk with the community.

45:57 – Brogan shares getting ghosted by a friend in a car deal back in the day, Justin explains where people can find more information about We R Tacoma, and suggests that Dave gets the players into D&D. Dave talks about getting involved in D&D virtually, the reason why he still owns the physical books due to the importance of tactile experience to him, and Brogan talks about the importance for local game players to support local businesses.

Thanks Dave for joining the guys for a great conversation and the amazing things We R Tacoma is doing for the community.

Brogan's Chicken Cordon Blue in the Air Fryer

Ingredients:
Chicken
Canadian Bacon
Mozzarella Cheese
Egg(s)

Cooking Steps

1. Butterfly cut chicken breasts, spread them out, and pound thin.
2. Drop Canadian bacon and mozzarella in
3. Add Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Salt
4. Dip in egg
5. Fold over and drop in air fryer
6. Hit at 370 degrees for 15 minutes

Special Guest: Dave Clark.

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• Guide to Supporting Tacoma Businesses — Defiantly Tacoma’s Guide to Supporting Tacoma Businesses.
• Snake Lake Loop Trail - Washington | AllTrails — Snake Lake Loop Trail is a 3.1 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tacoma.
• We R Tacoma - South Sound Battle of the Bars — Bottom’s Up: South Sound Battle of the Bars
• R Hat R City: Hero Meals
• Hero Meals - Downtown Tacoma Partnership — Hero Meals was created to feed our local front line heroes through donated meals purchased from participating Downtown Tacoma restaurants by our local community.
• The Dad on Instagram — Welcome to the club.
• People - Dad How Do I? — This Dad Created a Youtube Channel to Help Young Adults Without Fathers Fix Household Problems.
• Tacoma Fire – Helpers in Red Trucks - We R Tacoma — As you’ve been wandering safely around the streets of Tacoma you may have seen signs of support for the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
• Justin Dhillon Scores Fastest Goal in USL History - We R Tacoma — There are events in Cheney Stadium’s history that live on well past their happening.
• For The Swiss, Hero Meals “Helps Keep the Doors Open” - We R Tacoma — For The Swiss, Hero Meals “Helps Keep the Doors Open”

03:30 – Justin talks about what he’s been doing lately during the quarantine, how he misses podcasting with everyone recording in the same room, and Scott talks about his miss of the bars. Justin shares the local places he’s been ordering out from lately, Brogan talks about the renaming of his new company, and explains what fatty flights are. He discusses pairing ice cream with beer, Scott and Brogan talk about the weight they’ve gained during Covid, and upcoming plans for ordering out for breakfast.

14:10 – Brogan talks about the fun times he had while working in gaming, Justin shares that the local casinos are re-opening at low capacity, and his memories of going to the junk yard with his grandpa as a kid. They talk about their last episode, the drink’s they’re enjoying, and Justin talks about his excitement for doing RV tours once state parks open up for overnight camping. Scott talks about camper van places in the PNW, Justin shares Michelle’s aunt’s adventures, and they discuss the costs of the vans.

26:51 – Brogan talks about consulting a psychologist about the psychology behind naming his business, shares the application check list that has to be done to kick off the business loan application, and what he has going on with World of Warcraft. He answers the fries question that came in from a Disturbed listener, if he’s going to be selling the “good” chicken strips, and they discuss what their favorite type of fry cut is.

40:30 – Scott talks about his love for Oat Milk, Justin shares the random snacks they’ve picked up at the store lately, and shows they’ve been watching. Scott talks about being strung out on YouTube, Brogan looks up Marble Races, and Justin talks about his love for Clownvis. Brogan shares what he’s doing over Memorial Day weekend, Justin talks about his BBQ adventures, and Brogan suggests using Instacart to do their online shopping.

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• Instacart: Groceries Delivered From Local Stores

00:00 – They discuss the Facebook group where people pretend to be ants, Scott gives a shout out to their two new Patreon supporters, and Brian introduces himself and what he does at the Washington State Emergency Management Division. He explains that he’s a volcanologist by training, their recent participation in the Ask Me Anything on Reddit, and what originally got him into volcanology. He talks about the pre-cursor that let up to the eruption and the worries of its potential re-erupting in the future.

13:28 – Brian shares how American’s were shocked when it happened, Justin talks about the mountain’s gradual eruptions, and Brian talks about what scientists learned from it. He talks on the siren systems that were setup for both Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier, the questions from the Reddit AMA that he appreciated the most, and their collaborating with other scientists around the world on volcanos. He tells listeners what they would need in preparedness for volcano situations, how he sleeps at night in knowing it could happen, and Justin talks about the importance of prepping a go bag not only for the humans in your life but for your pets as well.

23:22 – Brian shares what his favorite things are to include in his to go bag, some of the things his team is covering on social media, and their plan for doing a Facebook live on the 18th to talk about volcanic hazards and preparedness. Brogan talks about local business going out of business due to Covid-19, Scott shares what freaks him out about the volcanos, and Brian talks about the volcano’s people shouldn’t live close to. He shares the helpful tools the Emergency Management Division has online, how Hawaii’s volcano’s differ from the ones near us, and the importance of people knowing the impact the volcanos around near them would have if it went off.

34:56 – Brian talks about place where people can go to tour the inside volcanos, the volcanic activity in Yellow Stone, and the best source for people to reach out to when a general emergency comes up. Scott and Brogan talk on some conspiracies, Justin recommends listeners to submit coaster questions in Discord, and Brian asks the guys if they have any family stories from when the volcano went off.

Thanks Brian for sitting down with the group again to talk all things volcanos. Stay safe and Happy Volcano Month!

Special Guest: Brian Terbush.

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• A group (on Facebook) where we all pretend to be ants in an ant colony — In this group we are ants. We worship The Queen and do ant stuff. Welcome to the colony.
• Washington State Emergency Management Division — Remember Mt. St. Helens' 40th anniversary virtually.
• We Are U.S. West Coast Volcano Experts. Ask us Anything! — In Washington state, we’re three days away from the anniversary of the 1980 Mt. St. Helens eruption. And with everything happening in Hawaii, we figure volcanoes might be on your mind.
• Ape Caves — Washington Trails Association — The full experience at Ape Cave includes the easy exploration of a spacious lava tube, followed by more difficult travel through a smaller, longer, and more rugged lava tube to an exit.
• USGS on Twitter
• Pierce County ALERT — Receive alerts your cell phone, home phone, email, text messages and TTY/TDD.
• King County Alerts — ALERT King County is a regional public information and notification service offered by King County Emergency Management.
• WA Emergency Alert & Notification Warnings Across the State — The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is the primary means for providing the public with critical alert information about an emergency or disaster.
• Remembering Mt St Helens Facebook Live! — Remembering Mt St Helens Facebook Live!
• We Will Become Introverts (During COVID-19) - YouTube — We Will Become Introverts (During COVID-19)

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• Kanopy though the Tacoma Public Library — Do you want to stream videos anywhere any time? Kanopyopens a new window is a free on-demand film streaming service brought to you by Tacoma Public Library.
• Marble League — What is the Marble League, you ask?  The Marble League is a tournament that features the most decorated and dedicated marble sports athletes.
• Tacoma Glassblowing Studio on Facebook

00:13 – Justin gives the listeners some insight on what to expect in the upcoming show, talks on Governor Inslee’s new plan to re-open Washington in phases, and Brogan talks about his recent encounter with the BroRona. Scott shares his new drink idea that includes mixing Root Beer and BSB, Justin gives a shout out one of the GCP listeners, and they discuss how staying at home may actually be causing more illnesses to happen. Scott talks about Old Soldier giving out hand sanitizer to the community and their butterscotch flavored whiskey.

13:02 – The teams talks on their Patrons channel in the Discord App, Justin shares on the Tacoma restaurant’s he and his wife have been ordering from, and Brogan talks about the building he has found for his new business. He talks about the other perks of the building, where it’s located in Renton, and what he’s limited to doing during Covid-19. They talk about the places that have closed in the PNS due to Covid-19, what they have been watching on TV and YouTube lately, and Scott recommends Barry to the group. Justin gives a shout out to Ethan HD, talks about what Ethan has been doing lately for the community, and how listeners can support him.

25:15 – Scott asks about the states that are quarantining people, Brogan comments on the need for his puppy to get a haircut, and Justin recommends listeners to tune into Discord to see their past pics. Justin and Brogan take a step back in time, Scott and Brogan talk about hanging with Black Jesus, and Brogan talks about the glass shop they met him at. They talk about their popular GCP video, why they’re recording during the virus, and Brogan talks about his and Justin’s EverQuest Convention in Vegas.

37:42 – Justin dives into their second road trip to EverQuest in Vegas, Scott talks about the long roads through Nevada, and Justin talks about their Clownvis viewing party. Justin shares his appreciation for GCP listeners, his plans to turn part of the house into a recording studio, and they talk about Rusty’s new business. Scott comments on bringing the European “double kiss” back to Tacoma once everything is open up again, his plans to get people on the podcast in the upcoming weeks, and each comment on what drives them to shower and get dressed during the virus.

GCP is ever thankful for our listeners support, stay safe!!!

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• Inslee extends coronavirus stay-home order — Inslee extends coronavirus stay-home order through May 31, outlines plan to reopen Washington in phases.
• Old Soldier Distillery
• Home | Odd Otter Brewing Company

00:27 – Justin gives props to their new fave Clownvis, Billy talks about his disappointment with Mary Mart not being able to fulfill their 4/20 plans due to Coronavirus, and how busy Mary Mart has been during this time. He shares the treats he’s enjoying from Royal Tree located in the Nalley Valley district of Tacoma, he and Brogan talk of living in Gig Harbor, and they each share their worst drinking concoctions. Justin gives the guys a tip on upping up the game on White Claws and they do a ‘weekly quarantine fatness check’.

12:14 – Billy and Brogan share their latest quarantined go to food, Brogan talks about taking on the family grocery shopping, and his recent experiments with loaded fries for the bottle shop. Scott shares places he has been ordering out from lately, Brogan talks of Crockets Pub opening another restaurant in his area, and Billy gives an update on what has been happening with local businesses on 6th Ave. Brogan talks about his recent bike snafu, Justin expresses that he views his life as a sitcom, and Brogan shares his new favorite show on Amazon Prime.

24:21 – Justin talks about the recent shows he’s been watching, the conversation goes to Clownvis, and Brogan explains to the guys the recent improve hosted by Tacoma Little Theatre he watched over Zoom. They talk about the video games they have been playing to kill time, Scott shares what his latest pass time has been, and Brogan expresses his excitement of learning to change his wheelbarrow tire. Scott shares his recent purchase of sea monkeys to help keep down the algae in his water based plants, Justin talks about he and his wife’s recent order out from Red Star Taco Bar to celebrate their anniversary, and Billy breaks the news that he and his wife are expecting a baby in December.

36:22 – Justin explains going Marie Condo during Covid-19, they discuss the show and Movie What We Do in the Shadows, and Brogan shares that there is a new Fight Club comic book that’s been released. They plan to have Chuck Palahniuk on the podcast, talk about their favorite things to tune into on YouTube, and Billy introduces the bong silencer. Justin gives a shout out to their listener Ceasar, where listeners can find them online, and Scott encourages them to join them on Discord.

Thanks Billy for an update on what’s been going on during Covid-19 and congrats on your upcoming bundle of joy!

Special Guest: Billy.

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• CLOWNVIS — The LA Weekly calls Clownvis Presley “Better than the real Elvis”.
• Mary Mart: Recreational Marijuana Dispensary in Tacoma, WA

01:56 – Justin shares how listeners can find out more about GCP online, talks on their new Discord channel, and gives a shout out to the Shroom Brothers for their new shirts. Scott and Brogan discuss how they are partaking in beer drinking during the Quarantine, Brogan shares the grilling he has been doing lately, and his “biking with family” adventures. Scott brings Billy into the chat who shares how he has been holding up during this time, and talks about his recent adventure going to school in Ireland.

12:32 – Billy talks about how the cost to go to school in Ireland was actually cheaper than taking the classes locally, he explains how he figured out getting around while there, and when he started hearing word about the pandemic. He talks about the hassle with scheduling flights home, his school shutting down, and how he got re-connected with Fab Lab when he returned.

24:14 – Billy explains how FabLab has been acquiring the material needed to make the masks, the kind of innovation it takes to make the masks, and the amount of great collaboration that’s been happening around making them. He shares how people with 3D printers can download the files for the masks from their website, their FabLab Go Fund Me, and how he’s also been coordinating with volunteers in the community to help with making the masks. Brogan shares that he’s taking his wife on a virtual date, Justin shares his love for Clownvis, and Billy talks of what he’s been watching lately.

36:33 – Billy gives the guys an update on Zeva, compares bars here to bars in Ireland, and how he couldn’t keep up drinking with the locals. He talks about how kind the Irish bartenders are with refilling your beer as soon as they see it’s empty, his interesting observation on how people react and communicate while under the influence, and how Galway Ireland is a sister city to Seattle. Justin closes out the show sharing how listeners can help FabLab and GCP.

Thanks Billy for joining the guys virtually for a great conversation on what’s been happening in your world and the amazing things FabLab is doing to help out the PNW during Covid-19!!!

Special Guest: Billy Davis.

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• FabLab 3D Printing Masks — Making Reusable Masks & Shields for Medical Workers
• FabLab Tacoma — We provide students, inventors, artists, and DIY enthusiasts easy access to cutting-edge design/prototyping equipment and educational opportunities.
• Galway, Ireland, Seattle's Sister City — Seattle and Galway formalized their Sister City relationship in 1986.
• The Grit City Podcast: FabLab and Zeva — On this episode the guys talk with Steve Tibbitts from FabLab located in Tacoma.

01:25 – Conversation kicks off with Brogan announcing his learning of a second language, Justin talks about the conspiracy behind his internet slow down at 6 PM, and things he’s been frustrated over in the past week. He share’s how fortunate he is during the quarantine, things that have been going on in the South Sound area, and Scott shares the local beer he’s drinking. They talk about “essential” businesses, Justin talks about what he and his wife have done to prep, and Justin shares the happy hour shots he’s been doing. He gives a shout out in honor of Norwescon, questions what businesses will be coming back as the virus dies down, and they discuss potential shows that Netflix is cancelling.

16:35 – They tell listeners how they can find them on Discord, Justin encourages to submit coaster questions and where to do so, and Brogan gives a brief review of using his air fryer. Justin talks about things he and his wife have been making in his Instant Pot, he throws out some “Would You Rather” questions, and each one shares if they are shaving and/or wearing clothes during Coronavirus. Justin talks about the return of Lime Scooters, Scott explains what Discord is, and talks about what David Thompson from Food Is Free has been up to.

32:04 – Brogan returns with his Bloody Mary, Scott suggests they have Biff back on from Biff’s BBQ Sauce, Scott shares that he enjoys pickle juice in his Bloody Mary, and Justin talks about his countdown to when they will be about to BBQ again. Each one gives his guess on when people will be able to go to a bar again, when they think the next shut down will be for the second wave, and Justin asks the guys what masks they’ve been wearing in being out in public. Scott talks about what the repercussions are for people that are still out in the streets and Justin talks about the latest mask he is wearing. He talks about what other people are wearing for masks and they question the last time they each had spray cheese.

51:04 – Scott talks about their new shirts that were just printed by Shroom Brothers, a listener jumps in and talks about how he’s adjusted to Coronavirus, and their Shroom Brother friends jump into the conversation. Justin poses a would you rather question to the group, the group talks on if this is an actual apocalypse or simply the prequel, and they debate if Amber actually sliced Johnny Depp’s finger. Everyone talks about what they have been doing during the stay-at-home order, Justin talks about the importance for him to wear pants when leaving the house, and Billy from Mary Mart joins the conversation.

Special Guests: Billy and Shroom Brothers.

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• This Tacoma man is making sure kids in his hometown get breakfast during coronavirus outbreak. — Amoah-Forson
• Food is Free Project Tacoma — Food is Free Tacoma is a local chapter of the international movement Food is Free Project.
• Biff's Blue Ribbon BBQ Sauce — Handcrafted and made in small batches. A sauce that is sweet, smokey, rich and complex.

01:42 – Scott comments on how often he’s put on pants in the last three weeks, Justin comments on their last recording, and Brogan talks about the Wal-Mart ware styles he’s been featuring lately. Justin expresses how weird it is to be in the world we are in now, the new recommendation for people to wear masks, and his wife’s work from home order. Brogan expresses how thankful he is for the timing of selling his business, Justin shares the games he’s been playing since the order, and what has happened since their last recording. Scott talks about how the only comments he sees online is about Covid-19, Brogan shares his recent weight loss, and Scott comments on the drink he’s enjoying while recording.

14:09 – Brogan talks about the different types of assignments local schools are having students do while hanging at home, his plans to teach the kids survival skills while home schooling, and Justin talks about how the Kingdom Hall continues to share their religion through the mail during Covid-19. He reads their comforting words, Scott talks on the length of time it is taking people to file unemployment, and Justin comments on a friend that was recently furloughed. Brogan expresses his worries for local businesses in the area, how fragile our capitalistic society is, and Scott talks about the good buys on the stock market. They each share what their favorite post-apocalyptic attire is, the missing TP in the grocery stores, and Justin talks about the strategies people are doing to pick up their groceries sooner.

31:22 – Justin talks about the re-assurance feeling he gets with still having a job, Brogan shares the struggles that are happening in Louisiana, and Justin talks about how people are having to change how they communicate with their family in senior citizens home. Justin shares his hate for meme’s, shares great stories around Tacoma, and Scott suggests having guests on remotely. Brogan suggests the guys watch the latest hyped up show The Tiger King, Justin shares other shows he’s been watching on Netflix, and conversation goes to plans for their new t-shirts.

45:11 – Justin talks about the potential changes that will come post Covid-19, Brogan talks about the boom with companies setting their people up to work remotely, and Justin comments on how the internet is a utility and should be provided to everyone. They discuss the impact on theaters during this crisis, Justin talks about his next big home project, and he and Brogan talk about their “Honey Do’s”. Brogan talks about what he would be up to if the internet was not around, Scott updates the guys on the Covid-19 numbers, and they offer words of wisdom to listeners during this chaotic time.

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