There’s talk of bad candy trades, drunk trick-or-treating memories, and one unforgettable story involving a very inappropriate pumpkin carving. The crew also shares thoughts on Tacoma’s haunted spots, spooky movie favorites, and the ongoing debate of “fun scary” vs. “actually terrifying.” This one’s a blend of laughs, jump scares, and pure Grit City energy.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 05:00 – Saturday night setup & Halloween banter 🎃

05:00 – 10:00 – Tacoma hauntings & ghost stories 👻

10:00 – 18:00 – AI smart homes, VR mishaps & tech gone wrong 🤖

18:00 – 25:00 – Pet costumes & the great “pumpkin disaster” 🐶🎃

25:00 – 35:00 – Candy wars: worst trades & best hauls 🍬

35:00 – 45:00 – Horror movie chat: classics, trash, and the truly disturbing 🎬

45:00 – 55:00 – Weird Halloween traditions & Tacoma nightlife stories 🌃

55:00 – End – Closing laughs, fall vibes, and one last jump scare 🍻

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01:53 – Jeff talks about their experience in a Loves truck stop bathroom, driving straight through to Arizona, and his mom being quick-witted.  He talks about drivers in Idaho, the best drive time in Nevada, and following Scott's advice when traveling through the state.  He talks about the interesting roads in Arizona, his least favorite things about their streets, and Scott talks about the washed-out roads in the state.
    
17:55 – Jeff gives props to the McDonald's in Ely, the haunted train there, and seeing donkeys on their route out of Arizona.  He talks about the scary desert driving adventures, AI being a fantastic traveling companion, and his brother being a safe driving passer.  Scott talks about the Mormon fundamentalists in Utah/Arizona, Jeff talks about the tremendous community his mom lives in, and visiting Whataburger.       

42:26 – Jeff talks about a new road design sign he experienced, the sky there looking AI-generated, and Scott recommends they stop at the Hotel Nevada in Ely on their next trip.  Scott talks about Stephen King's stay there, using AI to make up stories to entertain them on the drive, and it snowing while driving through Nevada.

60:23 – Jeff talks about the blue Corvette that was also traveling down to Vegas, recommends people hug their moms, and loading Linux on his classic IBM laptop.  Scott talks about the company that makes the modular framework desktops, the shutdown of Fry's computer stores, and Jeff talks about the different state time zones he traveled through.  

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00:26 – Scott kicks off this episode sharing a story about the life of one of GCP’s authentic stickers, Jeff reflects on the days he and Scott met, and talks about the recent weather in the PNW. Scott talks about his recent visit to Northwest Trek, people watching at the zoo, and Jeff talks about his love for people watching. Scott talks about his zoo membership and Jeff talks about their recent interview with Sami Chohfi at the Top Gun Bar and Grill.

16:15 – Jeff talks about the show at Top Gun, Scott expresses his love of the bar's taco pizza, and Jeff talks about the recent earthquakes in the area. They talk about emergency go bags, robot dogs, and person-sized drones people can ride in. They talk about where they would go if an emergency did happen, Jeff talks about the two things he’s glad he’s educated on, and recommends people learn to read a compass.

32:04 – They talk about Popeyes new pickle menu, Jeff shares which Popeyes in the area is best to order from, and how much things have changed since the song Money for Nothing came out. Jeff talks about sharing cable TV back in the day with his brother, bartering to watch the MTV shows he loved, and watching the first Headbangers Ball.

48:11 – They dive into a game, spin the roulette, and Jeff invites others to join the fun. They try Rock A Bot Royale, explain how the game works, and Jeff talks about the opening of Zips Cannabis near his house. He shares the deals he got there and gives reviews of each of the items he bought.

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01:18 – Jeff kicks off this Caterday Night recording, introduces the Catffeinated café that recently opened in Puyallup, and the pet adoption temptation that comes with visiting a place like that. He talks about the recent morning action in his neighborhood, assisting the lady who was in the accident, and having flashes of National Lampoons Christmas Vacation during the event.

12:08 – Jeff explains the instance where the lady had to make the drive of shame, where he and his wife went for the anniversary dinner, and life lessons they witnessed while enjoying their meal. He talks about Rustin Way giving off Venice Beach vibes, enjoying the lemon tart dessert, and encourages listeners to be nice to their significant others.

21:47 – Scott talks about enjoying attending the boxing event at the Emerald Queen, suggests hitting up a Rainier’s game with Patrons, and Jeff shares his excitement for DB Cooper. They jump into the Cooper Vortex conversation with Bruce, Bruce talks about the redactions in the flight transcripts, and the fact that it was forty hours after the event that the investigation started.

31:43 – Bruce talks about the revitalization of the investigation into the DB Cooper case, gives props to FBI agent Larry Carr for supercharging the investigation in 2007/2008, and what lead him to start The Mountain News. He talks about using it for the Cooper Platform, and the overlap of between his DB Cooper work, journalism, and storytelling.

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01:45 – Jeff poses ideas for a new GCP song, Scott talks about toting computers to friends’ houses for LAN parties, and Jeff expresses other things that make up life. Scott talks about the game he plays trying to match people to their cars when visiting the cannabis store, the Washington State Fair in town, and Jeff talks about pre-rolls being the most popular style of cannabis throughout the state.

15:13 – The guys talk about the importance of enjoying marijuana only in privacy, Jeff talks about what his amazing wife left him to cook while she was out of town, and what flagged him that she was going to be gone for the weekend. Scott gives a shout-out to I Love Tacos, Jeff introduces the rollout of GCP segments, and this week’s host.

30:13 – Josh talks about moving from Hollywood to Seattle, the changes in the musical landscape, and starting the band We Wept. He talks about why right now is the best time to be a musician, speaks to the endless possibilities related to putting music out in this day and age, and what was the hardest thing about letting go of yesterday's requirements for making music.

44:22 – Jeff shares recent adventures in his neighborhood, binging the show Disjointed, and Scott gives his review of Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War on Netflix. He talks about his love of Ancient Aliens, they discuss the original paranormal and reality TV series Ghost Hunters, and Jeff shares what GCP has rolled out for their patrons.

Special Guest: Joshua W. Turner.

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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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00:00 – The episode kicks off debating the significance of mentioning when they experience echoes while recording, Justin shares how people can listen to them live, and talks about The Tacoma Light Trail. He shares the different events that happen during the festival, Erik joins them live from the Tacoma Double Header Soccer game, and Justin issues a correction and open invite to Side Piece Kitchen.

17:49 – Justin expresses that GCP is a Juggalo-inclusive place, shares what’s on the Side Piece Kitchen menu, and Scott talks about Kia Boys making national news. He talks about Kia’s selling like crazy right now, they talk about interest rates being currently high, and Scott encourages Justin to join him on the train ride into Seattle.

35:51 – Jeff encourages the OG to step in and give the Kia Boys a reality check on where may be headed, Scott talks about the MLM scheme behind criminal gangs, and gives a shout-out to Nicks Handmade Boots. Justin affirms he’s a blue-collar creative, gives props to StreetBeefs Scrapyard, and reflects on one of his fave dive bars from the past.

52:25 – Justin talks about the new sports bar The Penalty Box opening in Lakewood, Scott expresses his love of Justin's transformation, and Justin talks about their upcoming guests. He expresses his love of freeze-dried Milk Duds, Scott talks about things in the works with Galactic Druid Treats, and Justin talks about the other guests they’ll be talking to soon.

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00:00 – Scott announces he adopted a stray cat, Justin gives a shout-out to their guest from the last episode, and plans to do karaoke at The Camp Bar post-comic show. They talk about the new merch they’ll have at the Grit City Comic Show, Scott and Jeff plan what song they’ll be singing, and Derek talks about his haircut experience with Shane from Dark Heart Barber Collective.

19:37 – Justin talks about his cut with Tito, the layout of the shop, and the service he got while there. He talks about the importance of self-care, Scott shares how he gets his frustration out, and Justin talks about the rash of home invasions in the area. Jeff expresses the importance of us being nice to each other, Justin gives a shout-out to RCF, and kicks off Is It Tacoma.

38:50 – Justin reads the first article, throws in a sidebar sharing that there's a place in Roy where people can take llama’s for walks, and expresses his want for a guard donkey. He reads the second article, talks about the time it took him to find a positive news article, and reads the third news headline. Scott, Jeff, and Derek reveal what article they think is from Tacoma, Justin announces the winner, and talks about crazy drivers in Tacoma.

58:03 – Justin shares his love of old-school Mario Brothers, how people can earn his respect through gaming, and they discuss the backstory of Mortal Combat. Scott talks about the Assassin's Creed Discovery Tour, Jeff talks about the updates of his VR, and the clean-up of the passthrough. He wonders about the future of VR, and Scott blows their mind with the Grim Workshop.

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• Motorcycle, vehicle crash kills 1 at SR 16, I-5 in Tacoma | Tacoma News Tribune — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday evening when he crashed into two vehicles on a Tacoma overpass and was ejected off his bike, landing on the surface street below, the Washington State Patrol reported.
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00:00 – Jeff welcomes Erik to this episode, Justin promises that this episode won’t be a bummer one, and Derek gives props to new listeners tuning in live. Justin talks about this week's spin on Is It Tacoma, the closure of the paper mill, and the guys guess what they think the cause of the aroma is.

17:49 – Derek talks about hitting up the biggest gaming convention in the PNW, PAX West, how he first got into it, and running into the Seattle Freeze while there. Justin reflects on the last time he had been at PAX, Derek talks about the various connections he appreciates making at other conventions, and Justin talks about GCP getting invited back to this year's Grit City Comic Show.

36:17 – Jeff talks about the plans to have a new t-shirt at the comic show, Derek encourages listeners to stop by the GCP table at the event and mention they tune in for a shout-out, and Justin talks about what motivates him to get excited about new ideas. He shares how spite helps him get stuff done, rolls into the Good News Edition of Is It Tacoma, and introduces the contestants.

53:50 – Justin announces the last article of Is It Tacoma, each of the guys gives their guess on what article is from Tacoma, and Justin reveals where each of the articles are from. He shares the background of the Imagination Library, how people can sign up for it, and closes out by sharing an awesome story about his grandma.

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• Tacoma paper mill to halt operations after 90 years, 400 jobs impacted | KOMO — The Tacoma paper mill will permanently cease operations at the end of September. The announcement was made earlier this month by the WestRock Company, which owns the mill.
• PAX West — PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
• Comic Book Convention, Tacoma, WA | Grit City Comic Show — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
• Hellbound Slant 6 #5 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter — Ride shotgun in Danielle's 1971 Dodge Demon one last time! Issue #5 concludes Danielle's journey through HELL.
• Hello, Dolly! Parton launches Imagination Library in Washington | king5.com — The Imagination Library, launched in 1995, delivers one free book a month to children from birth to age 5 who are enrolled in the program.
• She lost her dad’s ashes. City workers dug in a dumpster to find them. - The Washington Post — Emily Dickerson’s most treasured possession is a ring her grandmother gave her, filled with her father’s ashes. She almost never takes it off.
• Pierce County deputy crawls into pipe to retrieve hurt dog – KIRO 7 News Seattle — A Pierce County deputy went the extra mile to save an injured dog that crawled into a pipe near Puyallup.
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00:23 – Justin reflects on Brogan bricking his machine from torrent downloads in the early 2000s, Brandon from Tacompton files joins the conversation, and Scott talks about enjoying Pickle Backs before recording. Justin shares the drink he’s enjoying, encourages everyone to get a bidet, and Brandon talks about experiencing glitches with his group on Facebook. He discusses alternatives outlet for his group, and Justin talks about a recent event he shared on Tacompton Files Discord.

19:14 – Justin talks about plans for the New Years' party at his house, invites Brandon to join the party, and how it has turned into a casserole party. He talks about how the casserole idea came about, the recent juvenile event at the home bar, and the types of casseroles that will be at the party to enjoy. Justin shares what Funeral Casseroles are, Scott talks about the perks of a Mormon funeral, and Justin shares plans to order pizza from Chi-Town Pizza for the party.

39:41 – Justin discusses recently canceled SeaTac flights due to the predicted weather, Scott shares his love of having a wood fireplace, and Brandon talks about other countries making junk mail into paper briquettes. Scott and Brandon talk about people making their own insta-logs, Brandon talks about the different outdoor people he follows, and Jeff reflects on the ninja magazines back in the 80’s.

58:43 – One of the listeners inquires about gingerbread houses the guys may have made in the past, Justin talks about the most recent gingerbread house he and Michelle made, and winning first prize. He talks about being gracious in their winnings, why he likes hosting parties at his house, and brings back log chat to close out the episode.

Special Guest: Tacompton Files.

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02:10 – Justin gives the down and dirty of a blue checkmark back in the day, Jeff reveals the word of the day, and Justin talks about the present he received from the green Santa Claus. He gives a shout-out to Erik, Justin talks about his recent visit to the library, and the type of books he’s been reading lately. They discuss plans to make a Grit City Book Club and past books they’ve enjoyed.

13:20 – Scott suggests they have another animal podcast episode, Justin shares the idea for them to have podcasting classes at the library, and Scott talks about the cool things that come with having a library card. Justin discusses Elon Musk’s potential plan for Twitter, how the prior verification on Twitter works, and what happened after Elon started allowing anyone to verify through Twitter for a small fee.

26:52 – Scott talks about the considerable impact Twitter comments can have on businesses, Justin reflects on being a scourge on message boards back in the day, and Jeff poses a question on what people may think of him when they pass him in the street. They each share if they’ve been previously confused as a homeless person, Justin talks about his new job, and the benefits of working from home.

39:18 – They talk about the recent FTX news, Binance backing out of the deal to buy FTX, and the US Department of Justice and the FCC investigating the company. Justin talks about the remaining events that happened later in the week post-investigation, what got him into watching Game of Thrones, and Scott talks about buying Bitcoin back in the day.

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• Fake news tweets take off as Twitter blue checks go up for sale — People started spreading fake news on Twitter the instant they could buy a blue check
• The Fall of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Puts Crypto Industry on Edge - The New York Times — The rapid collapse of FTX, built by the billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, suggests that no company in the freewheeling, loosely regulated crypto industry is safe.
• Kraken CEO Discusses Impact of FTX Failure — Says Damage to Crypto Industry Is Huge, Will Take Years to Undo – Featured Bitcoin News — The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has outlined the impact of FTX’s failure on the crypto industry. After listing multiple red flags, the executive stressed: “The damage here is huge … We’re going to be working to undo this for years.”
• FTX collapse: Everything to know - Protocol — Following in the footsteps of Voyager and Three Arrows Capital, FTX is the latest example of crypto’s volatility
• Disgusting moment 5ft alligator is pulled out of 18ft Burmese python's STOMACH in Florida | Daily Mail Online

00:15 – The show kicks off with Scott talking about Nate Diaz fighting the night of the recording, Jeff reveals the code word of the day, and talks about having fun in the discord. Justin gives a shout-out to the GCP’s dedicated listeners, comic book grading services they’ll offer at Grit City Comic Show, and their plans to have Ken back on the podcast. They make plans for a GCP after party during the event, special guests to have at the party, and Justin shares Mark Monlux’s kick starter for his Atomic Age Alien Series.

18:07 – Justin gives props to Michael J Fox in the Teen Wolf movie, Jeff and Scott share their recent man date at The Valley, and who they saw perform there. They discuss plans to meet with the Peterson brothers to talk about their next adventure, reflect on Rainer Beer commercials from the past, and other upcoming guests they’re going to have on.

35:25 – Justin talks about the recent TikTok celebrity he met, plans to have them on the podcast, and encourages listeners to keep track of what’s happening at their local libraries. He talks about visiting the Tacoma Moon Festival, Jeff talks about partying it up in Tacoma, and enjoying the late night food at Matador. Justin dives into Grit City Grub, talks about two older Tacoma restaurants with new owners, and the soft re-opening of the Pine Cone Café.

53:04 – Justin talks about who took over Spuds Pizza Parlor, what changes people should expect with the restaurant, and why chicken and jojo’s are one of his fave comfort foods. Scott talks about making wonton nachos, they discuss plans to visit the fair to enjoy some fair food, and Justin closes out talking about who they plan to speak with at the Union Club next week.

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• Atomic Age Alien Series Enamel Pins by Mark Monlux — Kickstarter — This project is a series of enamel pins featuring creatures brought to life from Cold War paranoia.
• Harlis Sweetwater on Facebook
• Walk, Don't Run: The Story of the Ventures - TFF OPENING NIGHT | — We are kicking off the 17th annual Tacoma Film Festival with a special hometown preview of local filmmakers Isaac Olsen and Justin and Rob Peterson's new documentary on Tacoma rock'n'roll royalty, The Ventures!
• CatLuminati on Facebook — Thanks to Tacoma News Tribune for this awesome interview! Read about it here https://www.thenewstribune.com/.../article264866104.html
• Tacoma Moon Festival - Tacoma Moon Festival — Presented by the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation (CRPF), the Tacoma Moon Festival is an annual outdoor celebration held in the month of September at the Chinese Reconciliation Park to honor the rich diverse cultures of the Puget Sound region, brought here by our immigrant communities over the 150 years of the city’s history.
• Matador | Tacoma Restaurants | Downtown, Waterfront, Happy Hour — Our downtown Tacoma restaurant and bar is as rich in authenticity as the city it thrives in. Located near the waterfront and minutes from the Tacoma Dome, Matador Tacoma's classic landmark building has been around for a long time — and so have our team members, many of whom have been with us since we opened in 2006!
• The Pine Cone Cafe in UP has new owners who will be familiar to locals - Dine Pierce County — The Pine Cone Cafe in University Place is here to stay. 
• Spud's Pizza Parlor - Tacoma | Facebook — Spud's Pizza Parlor & Trophy Room is a South Tacoma icon known for handcrafted pizzas & sandwiches, scratch made spaghetti, spudder chips & world famous salads!

24:15 – Scott shares his idea around pod-camping, what he’s enjoying for a drink, and Justin talks about the Wodka he took camping. Brandon joins the conversation, talks about his plan to start a podcast, and Justin talks about the benefits he finds on the FaceBook page Tacompton Files. Scott expresses his appreciation for the site, Brandon talks about his not-so-great recent vacations to Florida and Vegas, and losing his dog while he was gone.

49:37 – Justin gives another shout-out to patron Erik P, talks about GCP sponsoring him in this year’s Unleashed Stadium Bowl, and the booth they’re going to have at the Grit City Comic show coming up in October. Justin discusses sasquatch hunting while camping, hauntings he experienced while working as a security guard, and introduces Grit City Grub bit. He talks about the amazing Mexican restaurants on 72nd, Los Tamales Mexican pizza, and the other food he enjoyed from there.

72:36 – Jeff talks about the logo he’s made for Grit City Chronic, talks about getting bent on a Tacoma Aroma TikTok, and Justin plays the new Pickleball song “A Dinkin’ Problem”. They give a shout-out to The Cow Cats, talk about why listener Al wasn’t listening to them live, and they dive into Bad Life Advice.

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• Rusty Comedian Laugh Out Loud Event
• Kachess Campground — Kachess Campground is a pleasant 5-1/2 mile drive from Interstate 90, Exit 62. The 92 acre Forest Service facility is located on the northwest shore of Kachess Lake with Little Kachess Lake to the immediate north.
• Tacompton Files | Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention
• Los Tamales Restaurant | Facebook — Our pizzacoa ( also known as birria)
• This Week in Seattle Rock — Join Christopher Walkin', Marci Roxx, and Juuuuuustin Cider, as do our best to expose the world to the thriving Rock scene of Washington state.
• A Dinkin' Problem (The Pickleball Song) - YouTube
• Watch Taco Chronicles | Netflix Official Site — Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories.
• The Cow Cats - A Dinkin' Problem (The Pickleball Song)
• Website Blocked: Alcohol & Tobacco

01:17 – Jeff kicks off the episode with his safe word, discusses strange con bathroom experiences, and Scott proposes a new con idea. They talk about the heat in the PNW, the flooding around the country, and Brogan talks about recently catching Covid. Brogan gives his review of the show Yellowstone, Justin talks about staying in Boseman Montana, and they discuss Ceezer going to Egypt.

17:43 – Brogan talks about visiting the Brick Saloon, Justin talks about his wife wanting a Vespa, and his brand-new windows. Scott reflects on the original GCP logos, Justin gives a shout-out to Raise the Bar Triathlon, and Scott dives into Scott Topics. Jeff talks about the Russian flight that went down, Justin talks about finding the cops that live stream on FaceBook, and discusses how GCP got started with the Union Club.

40:02 – Justin talks about Rustin Way temporarily discontinuing selling Mexican-style food at their farmer's market, the vendors impacted, and Brogan talks about the restrictions of what he can sell at his business based on other companies in his area. They discuss better ways it could have been handled, Brogan's dog stairs, and the number of subway shops in the area.

55:33 – Brogan talks about discovering the carmelized onions he uses for the hot dogs at Cosmic Bottles, Justin talks about his new VR, and the discovery of IHOP's two virtual brands. They talk about other virtual brands, toss around other food ideas, and Scott talks about the best way to enjoy a meatball sandwich.

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• Raise the Bar - Raise the Bar — If you believe, like us, that variety is the spice of life, welcome to our flavor of fitness!
• Jetson ONE flying car makes its first eVTOL commute to work — Awaiting delivery of its first flying cars to customers next year, Swedish electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) company Jetson has given the world a look at what future commutes to work may be like – this time with its CEO strapped in at the commands.
• Samson Sky’s Flying Car Could Soon Hit the Market After FAA Approval – Robb Report — This New Flying Car Could Hit the Market in Weeks After Getting FAA Approval
• Live on Patrol | Facebook — Our goal is to help inform and educate the public regarding the job of law enforcement in hopes of building community trust and relationships through transparency.
• Tacoma Farmers Market allowed to sell Mexican food again | king5.com — The controversy began when the Tacoma Farmers Market announced a directive from Point Ruston to stop selling what they described as “any Mexican style food."
• Cosmic Bottles
• Thrilled Cheese - Extra-Craveable Classic Sandwiches | Order Online for Delivery

01:27 – Jeff kicks off the podcast sharing the safe word of the day, Justin gives props to no pants Saturday, and they make plans for a shared GCP tattoo. Justin reflects on the RC that was at B and I, Jeff shares plans for updating his tattoo, and Justin gives a shout-out to local cannabis producer Narrows. Scott's talks about Agro Couture, they talk about their love of Liquid Death, and why they think it tastes so good.

22:06 – Brogan reflects on working at Western State back in the day, Scott talks about the number of sick people he sees in downtown Seattle, and Justin kicks off Is It Tacoma. He reads through each article, Scott Jeff and Brogan make their guesses, and Justin reveals which article is the winning one. Jeff shares why it's important not to walk too close behind a horse, Justin talks about horses being emotional, and Scott shares how he feels about horses.

44:34 – Brogan talks about Cosmic Bottles summer fest, Justin talks about the Scottish games, and the return of Dystopia Rising. Justin talks about his recent updates to The Rainbow Room, his mother in laws love of Brogan's beer, and they kick off Scott Topics. Scott talks about the recent first-time use of augmented reality contact lenses, they jump into OPPs, and Jeff shares his love of his Progressive lenses. Scott talks about wearing glasses in VR and his plan for wearing contacts in VR instead.

66:18 – Scott mentions their competition for pin ball, Justin talks about his fantastic win of the inaugural Pin Ball at The Triple Knock, and the incredible things he picked up at Art on The Ave. Jeff talks about the instruments he's improving, Scott talks about leaving stickers on his machines, and Justin talks about being into PC building back in the day. Justin talks about their plans to be at The Grit City Comic Show and the great items they'll have there.

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• Sucher & Sons Star Wars Shop in Aberdeen WA – Everything and anything to do with Star Wars under one roof — The Store is now closed.
• Small Town Murder (@MurderSmall) / Twitter — @jimmypisfunny and @whismansucks look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that takes place there.
• Cosmic Bottles | Facebook
• Oklahoma Man Says Bigfoot Made Him Kill His Fishing Partner, Police Say — Larry Sanders was arrested for the murder of his fishing partner, who he says had “summoned Bigfoot” to off him, according to police.
• Tacoma police help wrangle 10 escaped horses in city’s South End neighborhood – KIRO 7 News Seattle — Tacoma police officers helped catch some runaways Wednesday morning in the city’s South End.
• Washington shopping mall underwear thieves pull gun, citizens help cops arrest them | Fox News
• 2022 Daily Event Schedule – Seattle Scottish Highland Games Association
• The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire — Yar! Who’s ready for the perfect pairing of 2 fan favorites: Masquerade and Pirates for the opening weekend of our 12th Season?
• Dystopia Rising: Washington — Dystopia Rising is a fully immersive, weekend long, Live Action Role Playing (LARP) event set in a post-apocalyptic, Zombie infested world.
• Human wears augmented reality contact lens for the first time - Big Think — For the very first time, an augmented reality (AR) contact lens was worn on the eye of a human subject.
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• Loudermilk (TV Series 2017– ) - IMDb — Centers on Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor with a bad attitude. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk discovers that when your life is a mess, getting clean is the easy part.

00:23 – Jeff share's how he explains the podcast, Robo Brogan shows up, and Scott talks about celebrating Easter with his adult child. Jeff talks about meeting people that did an Adult Easter, Justin kicks off the Jeff's Capades, where Jeff talks about his recent vacation. He talks about flying from Seattle to Florida, being laid over in Miami, and their stop of in Haiti. He talks about the cruise's decision not to stop in Puerto Rico, his greatest fear of being on a cruise ship, and encourages listeners to reach out to their representatives to have cannabis on cruises.

22:49 – Jeff talks about the amazing pictures that were taken on the cruise, the fantastic staff on the ship, and what he loved on the cruise related to food. He talks about the great people they met from LA, the comedian and ventriloquist he watched, and the live bands on the ship. He talks about the cool thing with the bathroom on the boat, Scott makes future cruise plans with the guys, and they discuss where they would go.

44:17 – Justin expresses the group's desire to visit the Caribbean, Scott shares that birds don't dream when they sleep, and Justin talks about their plans with friends from Chasing Ghosts With Scooters. They talk about the grand opening of South Sound Scooters, Scott gives props to Camp Bar, and talks about bikes he's had in the past. Justin hypes up their plans at Crypticon, the strategy for the room bar, and Scott share's his plan to bring the Green Dragon.

66:03 – Justin shares his mother-in-law's shout out to Joe Malik on the last podcast, gives recommendations of other podcasts, and talks about his new favorite strain of cannabis. They encourage listeners to visit Mary Mart, discuss investing in cannabis, and Justin gives a shout-out to the latest Philly Steak Place in Tacoma. Scott and Justin talk about the recent comedy show they went to, what they drank at the show, and close out talking about the fantastic comedian's they saw.

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• Crypticon Seattle
• My Philly
• susanricecomedy
• Tacoma Comedy Club

01:36 – Robo Brogan joins the podcast, Justin talks about the haps at Cosmic Bottles during the Super Bowl, and gives a shout-out to Ivers. He talks about the varying levels of sushi places in Tacoma and the new t-shirts they got in. He talks about his venture to check out KVLT Mead, plans to get past guests back on the show, and what the guys with Chasing Ghosts has been up to. Scott share's what he's been up to, Justin talks about his past Puyallup bar crawls, and Scott explains the type of bar CaskCades is.

21:50 – Justin dives deeper into his recent visit to KVLT Mead, he and Scott talk about their past experiences with mead, and Justin talks about the ones he liked the most at KVLT. Scott talks about the pirate group in Tacoma, Justin suggests that they have pirates on the podcast, and the recent robbery at Mary Mart. He talks about the sale of Narrows Plaza Bowl, the alehouse across from it, and the drive-in that used to be behind B&I in Tacoma. He talks about going to B&I when they had Ivan the gorilla, what he's doing for Valentine's Day, and what's on the Valentine Course at Bar Bistro.

47:03 – Scott talks about the newest BBQ place he's found in Seattle, the fantastic meatloaf they have, and Justin talks about the delicious smoked meatloaf he's made. Justin reflects on another great past restaurant in Tacoma, Pizza and Pipes, other restaurants in the same spot after it closed, and they talk about the recent car that crashed into a Sizzler. Scott talks about the hilarious Mount Saint Helens on Twitter, why he hates driving, and Justin talks about Brogan's last visit to a Sizzler. Scott talks about his disappointment with The Outback Steakhouse, and fundraiser ideas for Mary Mart.

65:12 – They talk about planning to attend the upcoming Point Defiance Party for Polar bears, Fat Zach's pizza being there as well, and Scott talks about going to see Soulfly the following weekend. Justin talks about wanting to check out Little Radio, his excitement for podcasts coming up, and closes out this episode talking about the passing of the chef at Unique Bakery.

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• Ivar's — Ivar’s calls the Pacific Northwest home
• Chasing Ghosts, Ghost Chasers, Ghosts, Ghost Stories, Ghost Hunting — Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars.  Our meandering stories about ghosts, bars, and scooters.  Sure, it's an odd combo, but trust us on this, it all makes sense.
• 2 men steal cash during armed robbery at Tacoma pot shop — Shot fired during armed robbery at Tacoma pot shop Thursday, police say
• Apartment complex to replace University Place bowling center
• Ivan the Gorilla is moved to a cage at the B&I Circus Store in Lakewood on March 4, 1967. - HistoryLink.org
• Bar Bistro Tacoma — Bar Bistro proudly serves intriguing New American Cuisine, fusing northwest favorites with multi-cultural culinary methods.
• Raney's Bar and Grill — The Raney family: Paul, Barbara & Tom, bring a fresh take on Northwest style BBQ and luscious burgers.
• Car crashes into Lakewood restaurant; police investigating - Tacoma News Tribune — Car crashes through windows of Lakewood restaurant, driver leaves scene
• Allison Needles visit with GCP — Allison Needles from the Tacoma News Tribune
• Party for Polar Bears 2022! — Party for Polar Bears is back again this year and is just as exciting as ever! Dystopian State Brewing will be hosting us starting at 5pm, with 50 cents of every beverage will go toward our cause! This is a public and family friendly event!
• Unique Bakery on Facebook — Family-owned French Pastry bakery. Veteran owned.
• Little Radio (Tacoma, WA) — Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma's historic "Whiskey Row", Little Radio brings a nostalgic touch to the restaurant landscape of Pacific and 8th.

00:00 – Jeff kicks off the podcast talking about his recent premonition, Justin shares where Brogan is at, and kicks off the Holiday wishes. Jeff plays White Trash Christmas from some of the members of Anti-Hero, they talk about the popularity of scrapbooking, and Scott shares his love of the show The Middle. Justin talks about the Hilltop Rats Christmas songs they're sharing, and Jeff plays Father Christmas from the band.

26:21 – Scott gives props to the end of the song, Justin shares his love of the word spectacular, and Scott sends a holiday wish to the fantastic service industry people. Justin talks about family traditions, stockings being his jam at Christmas, and the gifts he gives his cats. Scott explains the meaning behind oranges in the stocking, Justin talks about starting the ornaments tradition last year, and Scott gives additional meanings through the times behind giving oranges during Christmas.

48:07 – They jump into Scott topics, speculate if Mel's Hole is a government coverup, and Jeff plays Deck The Punk Rock Halls by No Buffer. Justin gives a shout-out to The Lobster Shop, the amazing food he enjoyed there, and Jeff talks about running into Scott on the train. Scott talks about his recent bar crawl in Seattle and Puyallup, his enjoyment of BSB and Irish Cream in his coffee, and Jeff talks about his cookie Christmas Tradition.

71:12 – They share their love of the song I Believe In Christmas, Justin talks about switching into the gamer schedule while being on vacation, and what Clownvis has been up to. They play A Very Brent Amaker Christmas, Justin wishes everyone Happy Holidays, and Jeff talks about how he's feeling about this year's Christmas. He gives a shout-out to their Patrons, they discuss what they'll be doing on the 200th episode, and finish out the podcast with another version of White Trash Christmas.

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• HILLTOP RATS "FATHER CHRISTMAS" - YouTube
• The Crimson Intruder by Abney Park - YouTube
• Deck the Punk Rock Halls - YouTube
• Lobster Shop
• I Believe In Christmas
• Clownvis Presley on Facebook
• Brent Amaker and The Rodeo - A Very Brent Amaker Christmas - YouTube
• brentamaker (@brentamaker) on Twitter
• Hilltop Rats on Facebook
• No Buffer on Facebook
• ANTIHERO
• Strangely Alright - Seattle WA

00:00 – Scott kicks off the podcast taking about Jack’s BBQ in SODO, they talk about realistic looking robots, and each share what they’ve been up to. Brogan talks about the company’s holiday party, Justin talks about the recent buy out of the Lobster Shop in Tacoma, and buffets being back since Covid. Scott talks about the sea food he likes to eat, the weird things he finds on YouTube, and Justin talks about being tripped out by robot-dogs.

12:22 – Justin talks about the Matrix demo on the new Xbox, plans for New Years Eve, and their 200th episode coming up soon. They all suggest what they should talk about on the episode, the ordering of new shirts, and Jeff holds down the show talking about his love for guitars while Justin and Scott break to take a drink. Scott talks about picking up local beers at Cosmic Bottles, Justin talks about the recent show he’s been watching, and Scott shares his love for the show Titans.

24:08 – Each share their thought on the Hawkeye show, Brogan shares his viewpoint of the show Wheel Of Time, and they look through old episodes of the podcast. Justin talks about Little Radio coming back to Tacoma, Scott talks about the amazing food truck outside of Cosmic Bottles, and Justin reflects on the Spokane trip. They reflect on when they had Clownvis on, the making of the Brass Opal, and the plan for Black Opals to return.

37:35 – Justin requests that Jeff makes a Black Opal t-shirt, Justin and Scott debate over Hawkeye, and Justin talks about his want to try The Gumball Martini. He talks about his love of Ginger Beer, Brogan talks about the MVP of Hawkeye, and Jeff shares the highlight of the show. They talk about the number of kids Hawkeye had, what else they each have going on, and Justin closes out this episode sharing how listeners can find more information about them online.

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• Jack's BBQ — At SoDo, SLU and Algona locations, Jack has indoor and outdoor dining with patios, cozy lighting, music, southern hospitality and soul warming BBQ!
• Lobster Shop — We are pleased to announce that we are open for indoor dining.  
• Little Radio (Tacoma, WA) — Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma's historic "Whiskey Row", Little Radio brings a nostalgic touch to the restaurant landscape of Pacific and 8th.

00:19 – The show kicks off chatting about a North Korean defector in tribute to No Nut November, Justin gives props to Rusty for his recent engagement, and explains to the group the drinking rules of the game. He explains what a Dark N Stormy cocktail is, Rusty talks about the difficulty of buying an engagement ring, and Justin shares his love of Discord. Rusty gives his review of the room they’re recording in, Byron talks about starting up his own business, and what the housing marked is like in the area.

30:14 – Scott talks about his want to do a real estate podcast, Bryon discusses the price of housing levelling off in the area, and they talk about the different websites GCP has purchased for podcast business opportunities. Justin shares his anger at the visiting hockey team scoring a goal, they each give their review of the Kraken drink, and Justin talks about the first drink he tried. Justin talks about what Black (Brass) Opals are, Rusty shares his love of Long Island drinks, and Justin talks about GCP plans to have Jason Alexander back on the show.

62:32 – Justin talks about a special drink for Scott, encourages GCP listeners to reach out to Bryon for all their real estate questions, and Justin declares the official Kraken bar drinks. Rusty talks about his daughter discovering his comedy on YouTube, Derek talks about the awkward sex conversations he had with his mom, and Rusty talks about the ease of raising his daughter. Justin talks about going crazy when hitting 18, how Tacoma was back in the ’90s, and Derek talks about the horror stories he heard about Tacoma while growing up in Kent.

88:46 – Scott talks about how he’s feeling, they express the sadness of not enjoying a drink to celebrate the team scoring, and Rusty discusses how hard it is for him to watch reality shows. Derek shares his love of watching ghost shows, Scott announces plans to have a ghost hunter on, and Justin shares plans to have Rusty vs. episodes. They take a shot for the Kraken score, Justin considers jumping into Is It Tacoma, and Scott shares his love of Smart Lights. They wrap up the show with Derek sharing where people can find his past podcast episodes online and where listeners can find Rusty’s business online.

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• RCF exteriors & remodeling on Facebook — Exterior and remodeling specialists.
• Byron Pullen Real Estate on Facebook — If you’re in the market to buy or sell a home, you’ve come to the right spot.
• The Bartender's Bible — 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything you Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar

00:00 – Jeff kicks off the show talking about the slowest geriatric drug deal ever, they welcome November, and Justin congrats Rusty on getting engaged. They talk about making lightsabers, discuss if GCP should have a TikToc, and Justin talks about his and Brogans recent trip to Leavenworth. He talks about the amazing weather during the stay, he and Brogan talk about places they enjoyed wine and cider at while there, as well as restaurants they tried. Brogan talks about taking over the hot tub and Justin talks about the amazing jets that the hot tub had.

20:31 – Justin talks about the birthday party they attended while there, Brogan blacking out at the pizza place, and Brogan talks about dubstep. They make plans for their upcoming recordings, reflect on past Brass Kraken parties, and Justin congratulates Tacompton Files. Justin talks about friend of the podcast, Steve Dunkleburger, being on Dead Files, they jump into the Jeffscapades, and they talk about trying to keep GCP real.

39:51 – Jeff talks about the recent robbery at his neighbor’s house, Scott talks about the recent power outage in Puyallup, and riding the train during the outage. He talks about how thieves obtain copper from poles, the news on what Africa is doing with the Cadillac converters, and Jeff talks about how new flying car racing is here. They plan for a giveaway for Patrons to win a ride in a flying car, the grid system that would need to be put into place with flying cars, and Scott and Justin reflect on puking on carnival rides back in the day.

59:02 – Justin shares the headlines for Is It Tacoma, Scott gives his guess, and Jeff gives his as well. They further discuss the stories, Brogan gives his guess, and Justin announces the winner. Jeff plans starting a cross-country podcast with his mom, Justin reveals where the stories are from, and they discuss mental illness being a major problem today. Justin and Scott talk about how they enjoyed Spokane, Justin talks about the legit comedy acts that are put on there, and they plan for an upcoming GCP con.

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• Archibald James Wine & Ciderworks — Taste our latest creations at our home in the Cascades.
• Car parts stolen in Africa crushed up and snorted as drugs — "Are we engines, or are we humans?"
• Pierce County deputies looking for man charged in robbing 90-year-old, punching her dog — When he was arrested, he posted the $35,000 bail. Upon his release, Cox was ordered to be supervised by electronic home monitoring but violated those terms the very next day, deputies said. 
• Police: Man attacked driver with wooden stick because he parked too close at gas station
• Deputies say man in yellow dress stole school bus, drove loader through home — Authorities said a man wearing a yellow dress who had just been released from a privately run mental hospital first stole a school bus and later drove a piece of heavy equipment through the home of his estranged wife.

01:34 – Robo Brogan kicks off this episode, Scott talks about the increase of people on the train lately, and Justin talks about his love of Port Townsend. He talks about Jeff leaving GCP postcards around Port Townsend during his visit, Brandon shares what put the pause on Tacompton Files on Facebook and adding a Tacompton Files channel on Discord. He talks about how long he's out, Justin talks about the golf cart pursuit news story, and Scott talks about getting thrown off golf courses when he was younger.

25:08 – Scott talks about how easy it is to get ideas for 3D printing, Justin talks about his love for Let It Snow Tacoma, and they dive into Scott topics. Justin explains the details of the incident where Eddie Van Halen allegedly pulled a gun on Fred Durst, they ponder on the ease of buying a tank, and Justin shares the Mad Max Fury cars. He ranks where he would put Mad Max: Fury Road in the list of the Mad Max movies and Brandon suggests the next film for GCP to review.

51:58 – Justin jumps into 'Is It Tacoma', reviews the game's rules, and reads the headlines. Scott and Brandon guess which article is from Tacoma, Brandon talks about the different codes Tacoma Police use over the radio, and they discuss the latest homeless encampment shooting. Brandon shares his love of Jack Cameron's Tacoma Stories, how Jack puts a personal aspect on homicides in the area, Justin shares where the other articles are from, and dives into coaster questions.

78:49 – Brandon talks about the benefit of stringers that provide news stories to the media, each of them shares what they're drinking, and Justin talks about watching the Seahawks game last week at Cosmic Bottles. Brandon and Justin share the unique Oreo flavors on the market, Brandon gives his review of Impossible Burgers, and Scott talks about plans for GCP to do a charter boat rental next summer. Scott invites Brandon to join them in watching a Clownvis show, Brandon talks about the recent naked guy in Tacoma, and Justin expresses his love of the beach in Hawaii.

Special Guest: Tacompton Files.

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02:01 – Justin gives his appreciation for GCP listeners, they talk about the wild animals in Puyallup, and Brogan talks about his recent visit to the Ruston area in Tacoma. Justin and Brogan share their review of the movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Jeff talks about his appreciation of Dr. Strange, and Justin reflects on the businesses that used to be around The Lakewood Cinema. Brogan talks about the life at Cosmic Bottles, Justin talks about taking his in-laws to see the sites of Tacoma, and his visit to Dusty’s Hideaway.

18:30 – Jeff finishes out his Jeff’s Capades story, Justin shares when his cat tried to bail when a friend brought a dog over to his house, and they talk about The Busch Apple beer. Brogan shares their mushroom adventure story, when Justin flushed his soul down the toilet, and Justin talks about why he chose The Long Kiss Goodnight for the movie episode. Brogan talks about other movies the producer of the movie made, the missing fill in parts of the movie, and Jeff talks about his least favorite part of the movie.

37:45 – Justin talks about other movies the bad guy was in, they plan to do a sleep over at Justin’s house for the next movie review, and Brogan shares his mission to watch all Wesley Snipes movies. They throw out ideas for the upcoming review, Justin shares Christmas movies that aren’t technically Christmas Movies, and reads the description of the movie Fatman.

55:01 – They talk about the hate for the new version of He-Man, Brogan talks about salmon fishing back in the day, and the lonely nights he spent calling into the lines. Scott talks about calling up the 900 #’s from phone booths back in the day, Justin talks about meeting people off AOL chat rooms, and getting Brogan’s backpack back to him. They listen to the police scanner to find out what’s going on in the area and Jeff closes out the show playing the Brogan song.

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• Dusty's Hideaway — A COZY LITTLE PIT STOP AT 34TH & MCKINLEY IN TACOMA
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• The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) - IMDb — Samantha Caine lives in a small town with her daughter. Eight years ago she emerged, two months pregnant, from a nearby river with no memory of her past or who she is. However, she's getting closer to finding out about her past.

22:15 – Justin goes through the different Tacompton File Bingo cards options, jumps into Scott topics, and Scott shares his love of public transportation. Robo Brogan sneaks in with his hit song, Jeff talks about his recent trip to Oregon, and the wineries along the way. He talks about delicious food in the Pearl district of Portland, his visit to the Aeronautical Museum, and he talks about GCP’s upcoming coloring contest.

43:18 – Scott shares what the app Gimp does, Jeff gives props to their amazing Instagram followers, and Justin jumps into “Is It Tacoma”. He covers the shout-outs from the listeners on Discord, they share what drinks they’re enjoying, and Justin expresses his excitement for pumpkin season being right around the corner. He talks about the type of people that hit up Safeway at 4 PM on Saturdays, they talk about things that were happening in Tacoma the weekend of the recording, and Jeff talks about the energy young adults have when releasing their new swag online.

65:45 – Jeff talks about the marijuana party packs, they welcome the Discord listeners to join them in Is It Tacoma, and Justin reads off the articles. They go through each article, covering the contestants’ questions, they give their guesses, and Justin announces the winner. They discuss further the root cause of the incident in the Tacoma article, Justin shares where the other articles are from, and Scott closes out the show talking about the crazy things that he sees in Seattle on early mornings.

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00:15 – Brogan talks about the drinks he’s bringing to the 4th of July celebration, Justin shares where listeners can find them online. Jeff tries out his new greeting, they talk about the high temperatures at each other’s house, and their trip next month to visit The Buddy Boy Farm. Brogan talks about the cute puppy adoption that will be going on at Cosmic Bottles, Jeff talks about the brewery in Seattle that has a dog park and Brogan talks about the recent fire at Cosmic Bottles.

17:53 – Scott talks about his recent vacation, the different car types cursing around Reno, and the karaoke fun he had. Justin talks about the variety of items that will be at the party, he talks about his love of vampires, and Scott talks about the beer he’s enjoying. Scott talks about trying out axe throwing, encourages the guys to go, and explains how it works. Justin talks about the new escape room on Rustin, Brogan debates if he should set up axe throwing at his shop, and Jeff expresses his want of a splatter room.

38:36 – Brogan celebrates Costco being able to again serve samples to customers, Brogan talks about things coming back and expresses his concern with the guys not joining them at the bar. He talks about the GCP banner hanging at the shop, Justin shares with Brogan the new shop that opened in place of Malarkey’s and expresses his want to support them. Justin reflects on his visits to Malarkey’s, their plans for future recordings at the Union Club, and Brogan talks about his recent interaction with a real mans-man.

57:52 – Justin shares what he has learned on UFOs, Scott explains what UAP means, and Brogan suggests that they go on a Grit City Suspect Adventure. Brogan roasts Caesar, Caesar shares what he’s been up to, and Al talks about the temperature where he’s at in Eastern Washington. Justin talks about checking out the sauna at Urban Float in Tacoma, they jump into Jeffscapades, and Scott talks about how much can be accomplished with a buzz. Justin offers his house as a safe place when the apocalypse arrives, and Scott envisions Justin’s future apocalyptic character.

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• Brainy Actz Escape Rooms Tacoma
• Trapper's Sushi Co. — After 4 years we are back and better than ever!
• Jack + Adeline
• Urban Float — Restore yourself at our Tacoma-area float therapy Wellness Center, infrared sauna and red light therapy center. 

01:50 – Justin kicks off this episode talking about Cosmic Bottles crawfish broil that’s coming up, they each discuss their feelings on crawfish, and Jeff talks about a guy eating an iguana. Justin talks about catching up with Billy, the great Tacompton group on Facebook, and the drive through metal band Mac Sabbath. Jeff shares his frustration with certain members of the Juggalo crowd, Justin talks about the Juggalo culture, and claims the GCP team officially Juggalo’s.

21:51 – Jeff talks about places ICP’s played at in Seattle, Justin talks about Studio Seven in Seattle going out of business, and Justin and Scott talk about their plan to visit the clown motel in Tonopah, Nevada. Jeff talks about making a custom Mac Sabbath Ouija board, Scott talks about Mini Oscars Annex, and they talk about new restaurants coming to Tacoma. Justin talks about his last melting pot experience, being saved by Robo Brogan, and they dive into Jeffscapades.

39:26 – They discuss finger loss when using a table saw, Jeff talks about the “smart” table saws, and Justin invites the guys out to the Washington State Fair. They talk about traffic coming back, Scott talks about his adventures on the train, and getting his classic truck started. Justin talks about other local places opening up, gives props to the favorite places that have closed, and his recent trip to Frugals Burgers.

59:08 – Justin recaps the three articles for the Is It Tacoma game, Jeff and Scott guess which article is from Tacoma, and Justin shares what cities the other stories are from. They talk about peoples tipping points, public freak-outs, and Justin talks about recommendations for a bucket list for those leaving Tacoma. They discuss post Covid B&I, Jeff shares that 90% of the US donut shops in America are owned by Cambodians, and they close out the podcast talking about donut burgers.

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• Tacompton Files on Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.
• South Sound News on Facebook — South South News is 100% freelance. Factual. Dependable. Independent News Source
• Mac Sabbath on Facebook — YES This band is exactly what you want it to be.
• Mini Oscar's Annex
• Frugal Burger - Our Story — Frugals Mission is to Provide: The highest quality product at the lowest possible price. The best consumer experience in the industry. Respect for our employees, business partners, and community.
• The Donut King on PBS

02:22 - Justin gives the team an update on the progress of his studio, they talk about their plans to start recording again at the Union Club, and Justin shares updates that have happened at the club. Scott expresses his excitement to start recording live again, they discuss the average lifespan of podcasts, and Justin talks about his recent trip he and his wife took to Port Townsend. He and Scott talk about their visit to Dusties before Covid, their birthday plans, and Justin talks about exploring a winery in Port Townsend.

22:45 - Justin talks about the drinks they enjoyed when eating out in Port Townsend, what the drink The Huntress has in it, and plans to get a bartender on. He challenges Scott to try new fruity drinks the next time they’re out, Scott reflects on the drinks he had back in high school, and Jeff shares what his favorite fruity drink is. They plan drink rounds the next time they’re out so each of them can share their favorite drinks with each other, what Brogan has going on at Cosmic, and Justin talks about the history of The Manrea Castle Hotel.

42:25 - Conversation turns to Scott Topics and the the crazy article he found about a man who put his head inside a particle accelerator while it was on, they discuss what would it take to get them to the point where they would be ok with putting their head in a particle accelerator, and Scott talks about his last story of the guy feeding crocodiles. They move into Jeff’s Capades, Jeff talks about the scariest thing that happened to him when dealing with alligators in Florida, and they talk about stories of the past where gators have taken children.

69:08 - Scott and Jeff give their guesses on what article is from Tacoma, Justin talks about how cool art is a staple in Tacoma, and Scott asks the guys if they’ve ever sliced a tire. They discuss how much someone could get for a finger on the black market, if you should file a claim with your insurance company if sex toys are stolen from your house, and Jeff brings up his new business idea and invites the guys to join him. They close out the episode talking about how Liquor To Go will be available for people in Washington through 2023!

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• The Manresa Castle Hotel in Port Townsend, Washington.
• DUSTY'S HIDEAWAY MENU
• Port Townsend Vineyards — Wine that inspires people and nourishes the soul.
• Blue Moose Cafe
• The Man Who Put His Head Inside A Particle Accelerator While It Was Switched On

00:32 – The show kicks off with the guys talking about the recent bobcat attack in the news, Jeff questions if he chose the right slogan for his Founders Mug, and Justin talks about this week’s 4/20 deals at Mary Mart. They talk about enjoying the beautiful weather, Justin talks about his adventures with fixing his lawnmower, and they kick off Scott Topics.

19:14 – Justin comments on their plan to check out Buddy Boy Farm in July, Scott talks about deer eating meat, and Justin shares his plan for a metal Disney princess band called Cannibal Bambi. He tells listeners where they can go to listen to GCP record live, Jeff plays the bobcat video, and Scott talks about Elon Musk buying out the houses in his neighborhood. He shares what he’s drinking, his least favorite day of the week, and Justin dives into the Jeff’s capades.

37:40 – Jeff ponders on if there’s a support group for people being cat fished, Justin poses a question to the group on if they think in pictures or in a stream of consciousness, and they talk about the weird shows that Fox had back in the day. Justin talks about his internal jukebox, jumps into Is It Tacoma, and talks about growing up on Dukes of Hazard.

58:44 – Jeff shares the video of the driver that jumps a draw bridge in Daytona Beach, they talk of Too Booty Too Furious plans, and plans for making a Tour Washington episode. Justin talks about putt-putt courses in the area, plans to put together a putt-putt league, and the competition behind bowling. They close out the show talking about Jeff’s newest GCP part and Jeff talks about his upcoming designs.

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• MIT Scientists Create Eerie Music By Turning Spider Webs Into Virtual Instrument
• Woman hurt after reckless driver sends big red ball rolling outside Tacoma Target store.
• Driver jumps Daytona Beach drawbridge
• Parkland Putters on Facebook

01:58 – The guys reflect on the past week’s episode, Justin gives props to Buddy Boy Farms, and talks about getting his first Covid shot. He talks about his hopes for getting together with friends this year, how listeners can tune into GCP live, and how PNW traffic has been picking up lately. Scott talks about the new bus lines that have opened in Seattle, Jeff questions whether that is going to last, and they talk about the uptick in Covid cases. Jeff talks about the dark energies on the land we live on, Justin gives a shout out to their listener James, and his blog The Harbor.

24:58 – Justin talks about the amazing food he got while visiting Sig Brewing, how Dirty Oscars is doing during Covid, and Jeff talks about where he has been out to eat lately. He talks about pressure washing his house, Justin talks about Jeff raging about his neighbors calling him out on his music being too loud, and Scott reflects on listening to himself raging on past episodes. Jeff shares the newest idea on GCP t-shirts, Justin tells listeners where they can send pictures of their pets, and the plans for GCP to attend PNW conventions.

45:57 – They reflect on their past Norwescon visits, how much they miss the parties that happen during the convention, and Jeff talks about the reboot movie of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. He shares how he is working the Virtual Reality kinks out , Justin talks about The Tacoma Smelter Plume project, and they throw out ideas of other people they could have on the podcast. Justin shares the article from Tacoma News Tribune on Russell Wilson, talks about The Queen’s Gambit, and how he got started with Magic Cards.

69:06 – Justin brings up the Satanic Panic, they make plans to go on haunted tours, and Justin shares where he and his wife will be going for their anniversary. He and Scott talk about their plans to visit the Clown Motel in Tonopah, Scott talks about places he has stayed around Nevada, and Brogan jumps in to talking about how everything has been since the recent opening of Cosmic Bottles. The show closes out with their friend James reading his blog “The Harbor”.

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• Tacoma Smelter — For almost 100 years, the Asarco Company operated a copper smelter in Tacoma.
• Sig Brewing Company — FERMENTATION | FOOD | PASSION
• Russell Wilson, Seahawks begin girls flag-football in Tacoma | Tacoma News Tribune — Russell Wilson, Seahawks start state’s 1st high school girls flag-football league in Tacoma
• Manresa Castle, Port Townsend, Washington — There are reports that hotel rooms 302, 304 and 306 are frequented by two resident ghosts. 
• Russian River Brewing - Award Winning Beers in the Bay Area — Russian River Brewing Company was established in 1997 by Korbel Champagne Cellars among the majestic redwoods in West Sonoma County.

02:12 – The show kicks off conversing about Brogan’s pain and suffering from the tacos he enjoyed the night before, shares when Cosmic Bottles will be opening, and they break into sandwich chat 2.0. Justin gives his review of his Reuben Pizza, Brogan shares what his favorite sandwich is, and Scott chimes in with his as well. They discuss why the price at Jack In The Box has jumped, Scott talks about his favorite local fermenting place, and Jeff share’s info on his signature brine.

15:55 – Jeff talks about his first experience watching VR porn, they celebrate Pierce County going to Phase 3 starting March 22nd, and Justin shares what Phase 3 means for sports fans. Scott suggests they rent a movie theater soon, they talk about what’s coming up soon for the Patrons, and they discuss their $1 Patreon tier. They talk about what listeners have done with GCP art, the bad impressions they’ve made on Jeff, and discuss the recent break in at the Tacoma Food Bank.

31:20 – They talk about the different business opportunities that have come from Covid, Justin talks about places that have closed because of it, and Brogan changes up his sandwich choice. Jeff talks about the great Pho places in Seattle, they reflect on their bummer birthdays of 2020, and Scott share’s the great breakfast pizza he had earlier.

46:24 – Justin talks about the squares on the Tacompton Files Bingo game, Jeff talks about what’s shared on the Next Door Neighbor app in his area, and what the mating call is of the PNW pot smokers. They talk about where they’ve been lately other than work, Scott talks about places he’s ate out at lately, and encourages Justin to French Toast his pizza leftovers. Justin finishes out the episode sharing the GCP benefits Patreon subscribers get for supporting the podcast and they plan the next Boot To Boot.

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• OlyKraut — Local. Fermented. Delicious.
• St Leo's Food Connection Website — Connecting food, connecting people
• Break-in, theft lead to temporary closure of Tacoma food bank — Break-in at Tacoma food bank means hungry families and no lunches for school kids
• Windy City Pie
• Tacompton Files on Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.
• How to French Toast Leftover Pizza

00:18 – Show kicks off with conversation about Justin’s home defense system, Justin gives an update on where Brogan is at with Cosmic Bottles, and talks about the first time he went to Denver. They make plans to go camping, Scott talks about his favorite things to do when camping, and Jeff gives travel trips for those going to Florida. Justin reflects on his trip to Orlando, Jeff talks about the Salvador Dali Museum, and the types of art that is there.

15:01 – Justin gives a shout out to Mary Mart, Scott shares that Dunagan’s Irish Pub and Brewery is opening in Gig Harbor this spring, and they feature a Pickle Review by Scott. They make plans for doing a hot dog blog, Justin talks about his hate as a child of sauerkraut, and his love for Ruben. Jeff expresses his love for the club sandwich, Justin shares what is essential on a Ruben sandwich, and where he’s had the best Ruben.

30:47 – Jeff talks about what to him makes a good club sandwich, the best place to get a Grilled Cheese sandwich, and explains what Wizard Con is. They talk about looking through comic book price guides back in the day, Jeff talks about winning a writers contest when he wrote a script for a comic book. Justin reflects on going to the art institute for a year, Scott talks about what he has been drinking lately, and they reflect on the crazy 2020 year.

44:53 – Jeff shares how The Union Club has recently updated, they talk about Covid vaccines, and Justin officially makes Lemmy GCP’s pet. Scott talks about the recent amazing sandwich he had at 2 Doors Down in Seattle, the restaurant’s great beers to go, and how he appreciates having a beer before taking the train home. He talks about how enjoys finding great places to eat, Justin suggests a new GCP advertisement, and they close the show out talking about what they have going on in the upcoming weeks.

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• Salvador Dalí Museum
• Dunagan Irish Pub & Brewery opening in Gig Harbor
• Dunagan Brewing — All active military, police officers, and fire department- will recieve our appreciation as well as a %5 discount with ID. Thank you! 
• Bodyslam: Revenge of the Banana!
• Market Grocery & Deli in Seattle
• MSM Deli
• The Grilled Cheese Grill — Come by for a taste of your childhood. (Unless your childhood sucked, and then we'll let ya have a taste of ours.)
• Wizard World — We’ve got some of the most exciting events you’ll find anywhere with your favorite characters.
• 2 Doors Down — Two Doors Down originally opened in September 2015 and is owned by Erin Nestor and Rebecca Denk, who also own The BottleNeck Lounge.

00:14 – Show kicks off with reflection on the last time April and Jen joined the show, Jen shares the type of classes SPUN offers, and how the business got started. April shares how they went through the Spaceworks program when starting up SPUN, what they’ve been doing to keep the business going during Covid, and Justin talks about his trip to Enumclaw. Scott shares the drink he’s enjoying, April talks about what people can make there, and the different things people have made in the shop.

27:55 - April talks about SPUN teaming up with the Neighborhood Plant Project, the things they’ve been most thankful for lately, and Jen reflects on interns they’ve had over the years. Jen talks about when April broke her leg, Scott shares the story about when he broke his knee during GCP’s Boot to Boot, and him and April talk about how much they now appreciate showers. They give their thoughts on the return on the 90’s, Jennifer talks about growing up in Auburn, and gives her opinion on The Incredible Universe.

60:53 – Justin talks about his camping trip over the past summer, they talk about floating in the tank, and Justin talks about people recently doing home flipping in his neighborhood. They talk about the rising housing cost in the PNW, Justin expresses how much he’s looking forward to when he can have people over to his house again, and Scott shares how relaxing it is for him to watch pottery videos on YouTube.

95:19 – Jen talks about the importance of doing a check up on your friends, Justin shares where people can find SPUN Tacoma online, and Jen talks about her and Aprils trip to Las Vegas in the 90’s where they stayed at Circus Circus. Scott talks about his experience in a Nevada brothel, they talk about the drink that makes them each sick, and close out this episode talking about times they get black out drunk.

Thanks April and Jen for joining the guys for a great conversation and update on how SPUN is doing.

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• The Historic Mint Restaurant and Alehouse — The Historic Mint Restaurant & Alehouse was established in 1906 and re-opened in August 2013.
• SPUN Clay Arts Studio & Gallery — Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), we've made changes to some of our policies, which may affect the services we provide.
• SPUN Clay Arts Studio & Gallery Online

02:42 – The guys introduce themselves, Justin shares what he’s learned recently on TikTok, and the types of TikTok he’s tuned into. They discuss how it’s different from Instagram, Brogan talks about standing up to racism, and gives an update on how the business is coming along. He shares where people can find pictures on how Cosmic Bottles is coming along, Justin gives a shout out to GCP’s friend Ken Carlson, and Brogan talks about the types of cider that he’ll have at the shop.

21:18 – Brogan talks about the updates that are happening at Owen’s Beach, Justin reflects on changes that have happened in University District over the years, and they talk about their love of Tacoma’s 5-mile drive. Scotts shares how Biloxi, Mississippi beach is a fake beach, Justin talks about Tacoma’s other improvements, and Jeff shows the guys the tribute to GCP’s slide show he put together.

47:12 – Justin talks about shaving lately, they encourage Brogan to run for city council, and Brogan encourages Justin to stop shaving. Jeff reflects on when his mom joined the podcast, Brogan and Scott talk about the episodes they did in Reno, and they share episode 23 when Bill Baker joined them. They each talk about episodes that stuck out to them over the years, gives props to Destiny City Comics next to Kings Books, and reflect on the Streetball Supe episode.

68:28 – They talk about the episode with the producer of Once Upon a Superhero, their Boot To Boot event, and Justin suggests listeners to donate to Real Art Tacoma. Scott and Jeff reflect on riding the train together, Brogan talks about his struggles with branding vendors he’s been dealing with, and they close out opening up to the listeners to join the conversation.

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• Hellbound Slant 6 #1 by Ken Carlson — Kickstarter
• Tacoma redesigning popular beach using climate change projections on king5.com — Climate change projections of sea level rise is one reason Tacoma is making major changes to Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park.
• Streetball Supe's visit with GCP
• Five Mile Drive and Trails

00:05 – Show kicks off with conversation around the variety of wild game meat each have tried, Justin talks about the recent news on Oklahoma’s new Big Foot bill, and Scott brings up the Missing 411 Documentary. They plan their next road trip, Jeff poses a question out to the Oklahoma listeners, and Justin ponders on how much he would pay for a Big foot tag. Justin talks about the Tonopah Clown Motel, they look up where Tonopah is located, and Justin talks about his first road trip to Vegas.

16:50 – Scott reflects on his past road trips to New Orleans, they plan their route to Tonopah, and discuss ides of perks they can offer their Patreon subscribers. Justin talks about Jeff’s new t-shirt designs, they give their reviews of the recent vampire hunter movie they all watched, Stakeout, and plan for a watch party with the director.

31:43 – Brogan talks about time killing things he’s done during Covid, Justin talks about Tacoma’s plans to renovate Owen beach, and the Five Mile Drive being the most haunted road in Tacoma. Scott shares the story of the guy that injected mushrooms in his own blood, Justin invites their friend Ken onto the podcast, and Brogan talks about his recent beer. Scott talks about the recent mead beer he’s tried, they talk about the different hash strains they enjoy, and Brogan gives an update on Cosmic Bottles.

48:52 – Justin shares his new show segment, they talk about the Light Rail extension progress in Tacoma, and places around the area they’ve been eating at. Brogan and Justin reflect on the Magic Tournaments they attended back in the day, Justin talks about other nerd things they have done, and Brogan wishes that he still had the Bitcoins he purchased back in the day. They close out the show talking about where Emilio Estevez has been up to and Clownvis Presley robot wrestling on his show.

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• Oklahoma lawmaker files bill for Bigfoot hunting season KRQE News 13 — Oklahoma lawmaker files bill for Bigfoot hunting season
• YouTube - Missing 411
• Stakeout on IMDb
• Five Mile Drive Is The Most Haunted Road In Washington — One Of The Most Haunted Roads In Washington, Five Mile Drive Has Had A Ghost For 34 Years
• Tacoma Among ‘Most Generous U.S. Cities of 2020’ - South Sound Business — Tacoma is among the top 10 most generous cities in the United States, according to a recent report by outdoor services provider LawnStarter.
• A man injected himself with 'magic' mushrooms and the fungi grew in his blood, which put him into organ failure

01:50 – Justin shares how listeners can tune into old episodes, they reflect on their New Years Eve recording, and what each of them have been up to this week. Justin gives a shout out to Kwabi, talks about what Kwabi’s been up to with the Peace Bus, and encourages listeners to join the guys on Discord. Brogan shares something he’s recently discovered about himself, they discuss plans for their next t-shirt, and Justin dives into coaster questions.

13:32 – Justin shares the story of Johnny’s at Fife, they each talk about what they’re drinking, and Brogan talks about his newest hot dog creations. Jeff suggests a place Brogan should check out for new hot dog ideas, Scott share’s what his first legal drink was when he turned 21, and Brogan and Jeff reflect on where Brogan’s first legal drink was at. They discuss how they each feel about Cobra Kai, Scott talks about getting caught up with Game of Thrones, and Justin talks about his new adventures with his Apple Watch.

29:10 – Brogan talks about his newest fitness embarkment, Justin talks about getting inspired to work out, and they discuss Streetbeefs Scrapyard’s upcoming plans happening later this month. The talk about Streetbeefs recent improvements to the ring, current Covid vaccine conspiracies, and Jeff talks about the first legal drink his son had in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

40:07 – They discuss SoHo Karen, Jeff talks about how he thinks he’ll be checking out of the game of life, and Justin reflects on his memories of brothels between Reno and Las Vegas. Scott talks about slot machines in various businesses through Nevada, they talk about their recent dental and doctor visits, and Justin share’s Washingtonians favorite chicken fast food place. The show closes down with Brogan talking about Justin’s love language.

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• The Peace Bus
• The Peace Bus with Kwabi (@thepeacebus) on Instagram photos — Official Instagram of The Peace Bus
• The Story of Johnnys At Fife — Join us at Johnny's at Fife, where we have been serving local favorites to the Tacoma area since 1968!
• Big Dog's - Food Truck - Monroe, Washington

00:00 – They kick off playing a GCP shout out from recent guest Clownvis Presely, Justin talks about the upcoming episode they recorded earlier that day, and their plans for New Years Eve. He encourages listeners to join them via Discord, Brogan talks about having the old man hangover, and his student loans being postponed by the government for another year. Scott gives an update on what he’s been doing, Justin talks about his recent doctor visit, and recommends listeners not get a deep fryer and use an Air Fryer instead.

10:20 – Justin gives a shout out to the Parkway Tavern in Tacoma, places in the Tacoma area that are offering Christmas dinners to go, and places they miss eating at. Justin drools over food porn, Jeff share’s his and Scotts recent hang out with one of GCP’s Patreon supporters, and Justin talks about his adventures in finding new places to dine at in Tacoma.

26:24 – Justin reads reviews of a recent restaurant he went to, Jeff shares a bad experience with at a side job he had, and they chat about how Tacoma is dealing with the homeless in the area. Justin gives a Thank You to Clownvis for joining them on the podcast last week, they give props to Clownvis for his recent GCP shoutout, and they close out the episode asking users to reach out if they have ideas on guests and the New Years Eve show.

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• Little Radio Tacoma — Located in the heart of downtown Tacoma's historic "Whiskey Row", Little Radio brings a nostalgic touch to the restaurant landscape of Pacific and 8th.

00:08 – They kick off this episode discussing how to pronounce Puyallup(pew-AL-up), converse about Rum Balls, and Justin shares how people can listen to them live. They each share what they’re drinking during the recording, Justin explains what it means to Zen pints of Guinness, and Scott talks about Zoom drinking games. Jeff tells a story about his war with the grocery store delivery service, how he handled his groceries being delivered to the wrong house, and Brogan talks about his experience with Instacart.

17:42 – Justin shares the news of Tacoma’s future Dim Sum restaurant, talks about the new meat ball place, Manic Meatballs, also opening soon in Tacoma, and what will be on the menu there. The guys encourage Brogan to take a shot, Justin makes a special announcement of their guest on December 12th, and talks about potential questions they’ll ask. Justin and Brogan give their review on The Queens Gambit, their plans to visit the world’s famous Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada, and Brogan discusses his snore app.

32:00 – Justin poses a listener’s question on the app Brogan is using, the remedies the app offers, and they talk about the otter on the loose in University Place. Justin poses the question on where around the PNW an ideal otter habitat would be, Brogan shares what’s in his pill caddy, and Justin explains what tennis elbow is. He gives a shout out to the hosts from the Roastbusters podcast, Scott gives a warning for those searching for Roastbusters, and discusses the Washington town Stehekin.

47:15 – Scott talks about the Maryhill Stonehenge, listeners that have been there chime in on their experience, and Scott talks on his plans for purchasing land. They talk about the guy in New York that fell in the sink hole, Jeff talks about sink holes in Florida, and Justin expresses his appreciation for Scott finding weird news for the show. Scott shares the news of China turning on a nuclear-powered 'artificial sun', they reflect on their favorite old movies, and close out the show giving their review of the Rick and Morty show.

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• Manic Meatballs on Facebook
• Stehekin – In the Heart of the North Cascades — Where no road can take you.
• Clown Motel – Tonopah, Nevada — It was named “America’s Scariest Motel” due to its clown theme and proximity to the Old Tonopah Cemetery.
• Don't Be a Bitch (Or You Won't Get Stuff for Christmas) - Clownvis Presley - YouTube
• New York sinkhole: Man's horror over fall into rat-infested chasm — New York sinkhole: Man's horror over fall into rat-infested chasm

00:08 – Brogan complements Justin on living his best life, they discuss what leftovers they have from Thanksgiving, and what they’ve been up to since the holiday. Brogan shares the fun of building the bar during Covid and they each give their review of the movie Dead Pool. They talk about other movies they’ve been watching and Scott give his review of the movie The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot.

15:30 – They discuss professional paraders, the deals they got on Black Friday, and when Clownvis will be coming on the show. Brogan talks about his plans to get a real Christmas Tree, explains the process of cutting down the tree, and Justin shares how his cat handles their tree. Jeff talks about his new kitten, Justin poses a question to the group for discussion, and Jeff talks about wanting to get Krampus 253 on the show.

29:42 – Brogan explains what Battle of the Oranges is, Jeff talks about Squid Fishing, and Justin reflects on the BNI back in the day. He shares past stories from Reddit on BNI, Scott explains how octopuses catch their pray, and they scroll through Brogans gifs that he’s posted on Discord. Brogan talks about correcting his fatty liver, what he has to drink in the house, and Scott shares his inability to talk politics with others.

45:16 – Brogan talks about Uncle Roger and his reviews, they talk about boxing and UFC fights that are happening, and Mike Tyson’s upcoming fight against Roy Jones Jr. Scott recommends Mike Tyson’s podcast, Jeff drops a joke on the group, and Brogan follows up with one of his own. They open up the conversation to the listeners, Brogan talks about upcoming movies he’s planning to watch and they close out talking about houses in Egypt.

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Links:

• Happiest Season Movie — A woman learns that her girlfriend hasn't come out to her conservative parents.
• The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot — A legendary American war veteran is recruited to hunt a mythical creature.
• Krampus253 — Hello mortals. I'm a Victorian inspired Krampus who lives deliciously at the @productivityparlour in Tacoma Washington.
• Battle of the Oranges – Ivrea, Italy
• Washington Squid Fishing on Facebook — This is the one stop for squid fishing in Washington! All are welcome