01:23 – Jeff reflects on how he and Scott first met, introduces Dalton, and Dalton shares the type of artists people can see at the South Sound Music Fest at Real Art Tacoma. He talks about putting the festival together, the most significant challenges with putting it together, and his hope for a good turnout. Scott talks about GCP’s luck with putting on comedy events, and Jeff talks about the ease of learning music with today’s technology.

10:07 – Scott talks about the different apps that gamify learning music, Jeff talks about his love of playing music, and the changes in the playing field over the years. Dalton talks about the higher standard of music today, his band trying to diversify their sound, and Jeff shares the different bands that will be playing at the event.

20:35 – Dalton talks about where he sees the music industry in the next five years, Scott talks about the importance of having a manager behind artists, and reflects on GCP’s first recording. He gives shout-outs to GCP sponsors of the year, including Union Club, RCF Exteriors, Die Cut Stickers, Patrons, and the great segment producers.

See everyone next year!!

Special Guest: Dalton Haegele.

Sponsored By:

• Die Cut Stickers: Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order! · Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond! Promo Code: GRITCITY15
• The Union Club: The Union Club is a coworking space contributing to Tacoma's growing artistic and entrepreneurial communities. It combines a maker studio, event hall, and office coworking space, in a 15,000 square foot historic building in downtown Tacoma, Washington.
• Grim Workshop: Grim Workshop specializes in the making and using of ultralight, reusable, and wearable everyday carry tools. Perfect for a standalone ultralight survival kit that you can keep on hand at all times or as an addition to an existing survival kit to remove unwanted weight. A Family Owned and Operated Company Grim Workshop is proudly family owned and operated deep in the heart of Texas

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• South Sound Music Fest | We're Ruston Way, formed by Dalton Haegele a few years ago recently joined by Calvin Holmberg from Colorado. We strive to create an... | Instagram — We're Ruston Way, formed by Dalton Haegele a few years ago recently joined by Calvin Holmberg from Colorado. We strive to create an uplifting community experience around music.
• Ruston Way (@rustonwayband) • Instagram photos and videos
• Real Art Tacoma and Ruston way Present: South Sound Music Festival 2024 — Real Art Tacoma
• Die-cut Stickers - Any Shape - StickerApp
• RCF Exteriors
• Union Club Tacoma

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.

Sponsored By:

• Cosmic Bottles: Tap into the universe of craft beer! CRAFT BEER FOR YOU! Tired of the same old grocery store beer selection? Looking for a beer selection that caters to your taste? At Cosmic Bottles the choice is always yours. Every day: 11am - 10pm 27116 167th Place SE Suite 108 Covington, WA 98042
• Grim Workshop: Grim Workshop specializes in the making and using of ultralight, reusable, and wearable everyday carry tools. Perfect for a standalone ultralight survival kit that you can keep on hand at all times or as an addition to an existing survival kit to remove unwanted weight. A Family Owned and Operated Company Grim Workshop is proudly family owned and operated deep in the heart of Texas
• RCF Exteriors: Cut Wood. Not Corners. RCF Exteriors specializes in Window and Door installation across the South Puget Sound region. RCF Exteriors is a customer service orientated company with 20+ years experience in window and door installation. Our efficient and knowledgeable team is dedication to making sure you are satisfied with not only the final product but throughout the entire installation process. Email: rcfexteriors@gmail.com Phone: 253-446-8854

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• The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Friday Night Hangout - Goodbye 2022! ~ Tacoma Light Trail — On this special episode, Justin first converses with Cheryl Rux, local artist and art coordinator from the Tacoma Light Trail.
• TACOMA LIGHT TRAIL – Light art downtown. — A free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma. Outdoor performances. Dragon Parades. Lumens concerts, Lighted Bike Ride and more.
• Tacoma Galaxy - Tacoma Stars
• BRUNCHIN' IN TACOMA | SIDE PIECE KITCHEN — GETTIN' BAKED SINCE 2022 JOIN US AT OUR BRICK AND MORTAR 4704 s oakes st | tacoma wa
• Parents concerned about their children's safety after latest 'Kia Boyz' incident near Tacoma middle school | king5.com
• Nicks Handmade Boots - Best Work Boots for Men and Women
• RCF Exteriors
• The Grit City Podcast: Streetbeefs Scrapyard — This time, the guys get the chance to talk with Steve Hagara, founder of Streetbeefs Scrapyard.
• Galactic Druid Treats | Facebook
• Don't Be a Bitch (Or You Won't Get Stuff for Christmas) - Clownvis Presley - YouTube

00:20 – Justin expresses how he's always been a jock despite others' perceptions of him being a nerd, shares how users can listen to them live, and Derek gives a shout-out to CNote that's listening to them live while at the hockey game. Scott shares how patrons can link their Discord account, talks about their newest Patrons, and Justin encourages them to give suggestions to GCP. Derek talks about the number of sign-ups they have for Putt Stuff, Justin shares how those interested in attending can get more information, and what the cost is.

15:31 – Justin jumps into Jeff's Capades, Jeff tells the story of his recent road trip helping his father-in-law drive from the backseat while under the intoxication of the green stuff, and Justin reflects on Tacoma Dome's recent birthday. He talks about the song written for the dome, the guys guess how old it is, and Justin shares when it opened. He talks about how pieces of the lumber were from Mount St. Helens, the naming contest they had for the dome before deciding on Tacoma Dome, and shares other names people suggested.

30:44 - Justin expands the topic sharing the suggestion of naming the dome after mayor at the time, Mike Parker, how the city owns the dome, and Derek talks about his earliest memories of events there. Justin talks about the Bacon Bowl charity football game from 1979 – 2006. Scott talks about police and firefighters being engaged in the community where he grew up, and Justin gives a shout-out to some of the businesses noted on the Shout Outs Channel.

43:11 – Justin explains what the business Second Cycle does, they share the types of hobbies they've gotten into, and talk about their love of the pizza pretzel crust. Justin and Derek debate which is better between Mr. and Mrs. Pac-Man, they make plans to get together and partake in building an arcade machine, and Jeff reflects on the cat soap opera happening at his house.

Sponsored By:

• Cosmic Bottles: Tap into the universe of craft beer! CRAFT BEER FOR YOU! Tired of the same old grocery store beer selection? Looking for a beer selection that caters to your taste? At Cosmic Bottles the choice is always yours. Every day: 11am - 10pm 27116 167th Place SE Suite 108 Covington, WA 98042
• Die Cut Stickers: Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order! · Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond! Promo Code: GRITCITY15

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• Happy 40th birthday to the Tacoma Dome (or is it DomaTacoma?) - MyNorthwest.com — The Tacoma Dome is celebrating its 40th birthday this weekend with all kinds of fun and free activities, but the official selection of that now household name goes back a bit further.
• Bacon Bowl - Wikipedia — The Bacon Bowl was an annual charity football game in the United States. It was originally played between members of the Seattle Police Department on one side, and members of the Tacoma Police Department, Pierce County sheriff's deputies, and state police working in Pierce County on the other side.
• Community Bike Shop | Second Cycle | Tacoma — 2nd Cycle provides essential bicycle sales and repair services to the greater Tacoma and South Puget Sound community.
• 2nd Cycle on Instagram: “The Destiny Dozen is almost here! Tomorrow, May 5, is the last day to register at the $50 price and for scholarship tickets. After that…”

00:00 – Jeff kicks off the episode by talking about the most recent documentary he and his wife watched, they announce GCP offering Sunday Sermons, and Justin talks about his recent Souper Bowl party and who they had there. Justin gives an honorable mention to the soup Scott took to the event, Derek shares the soup he and his wife brought, and Justin talks about the type of soup Rusty and Autumn took. Jeff talks about what one of the soups was his favorite, Justin talks about his computer dying, and gives props to his friend that helped him fix it.

17:57 – They discuss if there is potential for the humanoid in Scott Topics article to be real, what people would do if they found them, and Scott talks about the uncontacted tribes in South Africa. Justin talks about what’s cool about The Climate Pledge Arena, the great food, and the incredible Just Walk Out store there. He shares an interesting piece of science behind Curling, makes plans for Erik to teach them how to play the official sport of Washington, pickleball, and runs through things recently posted on the shout-out channel (links in show notes :D ).

35:30 – Derek gives his review of the banana desert at the Texas de Brazil restaurant in Tacoma, Jeff shares his take on the movie Old by M. Night Shyamalan, and the three things he got out of it. He does a deep dive into what the movie is about, the ethics behind the movie, and ponders on if people younger than 50 got the same mortality vibe from the film as he did.

55:11 – Justin talks about who they will be interviewing next Sunday at The Union Club, the presidential bathtub there, and they ponder the possibility of TubTalk for the show. He talks about President Taft’s love for baths, shares how many presidents came to Tacoma in the past, and Jeff talks about seeing a president when working for a startup company in Pasco, Washington. Scott talks about his experience seeing a presidential candidate in Nevada and Justin wraps up this Sunday's Sermon giving listeners info on where they can find GCP online.

Sponsored By:

• Cosmic Bottles: Tap into the universe of craft beer! CRAFT BEER FOR YOU! Tired of the same old grocery store beer selection? Looking for a beer selection that caters to your taste? At Cosmic Bottles the choice is always yours. Every day: 11am - 10pm 27116 167th Place SE Suite 108 Covington, WA 98042
• The Union Club: The Union Club is a coworking space contributing to Tacoma's growing artistic and entrepreneurial communities. It combines a maker studio, event hall, and office coworking space, in a 15,000 square foot historic building in downtown Tacoma, Washington.
• Die Cut Stickers: Use the code GRITCITY15 at checkout and get 15% off your entire order! · Insanely custom stickers crafted to survive the PNW and beyond! Promo Code: GRITCITY15

Support The Grit City Podcast

Links:

• A Humanlike “Living Fossil” Could Still Be Alive in Indonesia, This Anthropologist Says - The Debrief — 50,000 years ago, during the heart of the Pleistocene era, a small variety of humans once thrived on the modern island of Flores, Indonesia
• TACOMA RUN CLUB on Instagram: “New year, new mission! As we head into our 5th year of Tacoma Run Club, I really wanted to add a giveback to the community. ”
• Tacoma Curling Club — We start the ice conversion at 7:15pm* and plan to start throwing by 8:00pm.
• TAC O' TACOMA 🌮 on Instagram
• Welcome To Texas de Brazil! — A Brazilian Steakhouse Like No Other
• Dudes with Brews on a Porch
• Old (film) - Wikipedia — Old is a 2021 American horror thriller film written, directed, and produced by M. Night Shyamalan.