01:18 – Jeff welcomes new listeners, talks about how his week has gone, and what got him through the week. He reflects on the first scary game he played, shares that Derek and his wife are visiting Japan, and Scott talks about going to Oktoberfest in Puyallup. He expresses his wish for the wiener dog races to be longer, compares the different types of owners of the racers, and the food he enjoyed there.

10:24 – Jeff talks about his son and his girlfriend being in the middle of the storm in Florida, the coming together of communities in the storm, and Lieutenant Dan making it through both hurricanes on his small sailboat. Erik shares the great news of the Tacoma Rainiers setting the Pacific Coast League record for stolen bases in a single season, the Dockyard Roller Derby Season opener, and the Tacoma Star season schedule being released.

18:38 – Jeff talks about some of the cast from The Lost Boys attending Washington State Horror Con, meeting the cast back in the day, and friend of the podcast, Ken Carlson, attending the event. He talks about the new things Ken is up to, Scott expresses his love of Ken’s series Dead Drift, and Jeff encourages listeners to support the local vendors.

30:16 – Scott shares what he loves about conventions, talks about scrolling through old episodes, and Jeff reveals GCP plans for a movie night with Patrons and listeners. Jeff shares what movie genre is in the lead, Scott talks about the tragic engagement with his backyard banana slugs, and Jeff talks about being a proud subscriber of AARP.

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• 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.
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• Tampa Resident ‘Lieutenant Dan’ Survives Hurricane Milton On His Boat — Joseph Malinowski, known to TikTok as Lieutenant Dan, survived two straight hurricanes on his small sailboat in Tampa, defying pleas to seek better shelter from police, politicians and thousands of TikTok viewers and propelling him to fame and a possible career in livestreaming.
• Rainier Curling Club | Facebook — Rainier Curling Club will offer Learn to Curl, Adult League, Drop-In Curling nights, and Bon Spiels!
• Tacoma's Roller Derby Team | Exciting Roller Derby Action — Saturday, October 19th @ Pierce College Doors open @ 5 p.m. First bout starts @ 5:30 p.m.
• Washington State Horror Con – Presented by Elvira — Save the Date for an exciting event that will launch Summer Con’s version of a horror convention with amazing guests, exhibits, vendors, artists, panels, film presentations, and so much more on October 25-27, 2024 at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup.
• Washington State Horror Con | Facebook — Summer Con’s version of a horror convention with amazing guests, exhibits, vendors, artists, panels, film presentations, and so much more on October 25-27, 2024 at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup.
• Dead Drift (TV Series 2015–2016) - IMDb
• The GCP Night At The Movies | Patreon
• The Grit City Podcast - GCP Coloring Book!

01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing grandkids.  He talks about doing senior portraits in Tacoma for his grandson, how he accommodated the family during their stay, and places he got pics at in downtown Tacoma. 

10:17 – Jeff discusses the amount of food high school kids consume, sharing the Sonics Guy mural in Tacoma with them, and they chat about the cool places in Tacoma to explore.  Scott talks about the recent beautiful days in the PNW, Jeff shares Lemmy’s adventures, and the jam sessions he got to have while the kids were visiting.

20:57 – Jeff talks about the grandkids getting in their first car accident while traveling to Tacoma, Scott talks about the packed public transportation recently in Seattle, and Jeff talks about Pink's recent visit to Tacoma.  Jeff expresses his love of watching concerts at the Gorge, Scott chats about his recent visit to Crater Lake, and his plans to get a Point Defiance Zoo membership.

30:26 – Jeff shares his favorite Galactic Druid Treats treat, gives information on where people can find them in the area, and turns it over to Eric’s Sports segment.  Eric gives an update on the haps of Tacoma sports, Jeff talks about the upcoming Patron stuff, and putting the finishing touches on the GCP Adult coloring book.

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• ‘Sonics Guy’ Kris Brannon memorialized in new Tacoma mural | Tacoma News Tribune
• Tickets and Membership at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: levels, perks — Interested in membership? Check this out!
• The Grit City Podcast: GCP: Galactic Druid Treats
• Galactic Druid Treats, LLC.
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• Nomads – Tacoma Rugby Club
• Barnburner at Steilacoom – MFG Cyclocross — Our third race of the 2024 season is the Barnburner at Steilacoom race.
• The Grit City Podcast | creating podcasts, videos, parties, and just generally kickin' * | Patreon
• Crater Lake National Park (U.S. National Park Service) — Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a tall peak.
• Gorge Amphitheatre | Latest Events & TIckets

00:00 – GCP welcomes this episode by discussing gaming, recent bear sightings in the area, and other wild animals the crew has seen. Derek talks about running into wild bison, Justin reflects on getting into a drunken argument with raccoons, and Scott talks about having a pet scorpion. He talks about watching free-range bulls fight, and they ponder when Tacoma’s cocaine bear will appear.

17:33 – Erik shares an exciting encounter, running into a black bear cub in his neighborhood. Jeff adds to the thrill with a story of a deer recently visiting his neighborhood, and Justin's exclamation of his love for sausage adds a humorous touch. Derek takes a moment to appreciate the live listeners, and they all eagerly discuss the upcoming screening of 'Say Anything' with John Cusack, diving into the details of where the movie was filmed.

34:21 – Justin shares other movies that were filled in Tacoma, how people can get more information about the event, and Justin talks about screenings he’s sat in on with directors. Justin talks about their upcoming recordings at the Union Club, who they’re going to be hanging with, and his recent deck renovation.

52:24 – The crew wraps up the episode with a sense of anticipation, discussing strategies for claiming yard dominance, Erik's potential strength to carry each of them, and his enlightening explanation of Bike Polo. They share their excitement for 2nd Cycle's plans to make it a monthly event, and Justin's discovery of Sig Brewing's collaboration with Bob’s Java Jive adds to the buzz. The crew eagerly makes plans to visit Java Jive, discussing their mode of transportation with enthusiasm.

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• An Evening with John Cusack & Screening of "Say Anything" | Tacoma City Theaters
• Say Anything - The Ultimate Filming Locations - YouTube
• 8 Iconic Movies Filmed in Tacoma - Tacoma Clever Neighbor
• Clever Neighbor
• The Witch (2015) - IMDb — A family in 1630s New England is torn apart by the forces of witchcraft, black magic and possession.
• Pedal into Spring: Exciting Bike Month Events at 2nd Cycle! — Curious about bike polo? Here's your chance to give it a spin!

04:51 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can tune into live recordings of the show, introduces Casey, and Casey talks about the demographics of his pet t-shirt sales. Justin talks about having stream accounts for both of his cats, how he follows other Justin Robinsons on Twitter, and Casey shares how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted him when it started. He talks about how he was able to share comedy during the pandemic and the difficulty it is now to get back into theaters post-COVID.

21:04 – Justin reflects on his and Scott's trip to Spokane, Casey talks about getting booked on the GCP comedy shows back in the day, and one of the worst gigs he did at O'Malleys in Tacoma. He talks about getting paid in drinks, shares a story about an experience at the Lusty Lady back in the day, and Scott talks about the recent tech layoffs. Casey talks about how common it is to get bumped in comedy, Justin shares his love of being interactive with comedians behind the stage, and Casey talks about recording the show at Summit City in Indiana.

39:29 – Justin expresses how he loves comedy even if he disagrees with what they may be saying, Casey shares the wisdom of Joe Rogan, and Justin talks about how upset people were at GCP for interviewing Flat Earther Mark Sargent. He shares the aspect he loves about podcasting, Casey talks about the evolution of his sports podcast, and they discuss what it's like to be around multiple comics. Casey talks about the sports teams he likes to follow, growing up in the area, and how Tacoma has changed over the years.

55:16 – Casey shares his love of the diversity in Tacoma, Justin talks about the areas in Tacoma where he's lived, and the different types of fantastic food in the area. He explains what line dancing is, Casey reflects on the Big Whiskey Saloon in Tacoma back in the day, and gives recommendations for people visiting Tacoma to try. Justin talks about his love of The Parkway Tavern, Casey talks about his favorite place in Tacoma for breakfast, and talks about his special coming out soon.

Special Guest: Casey McLain.

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• Uneasy Events: Make Memories, Forge Friendships That's our mission. We've designed our games to be optimal for conversations amongst teammates. Our hosts have seen recent transplants make their first friends, watched good-natured team rivalries form, and helped form countless memories. Small. Diverse. Local. Good. Those are our values, and we consider them all when making any business decision. Small We only work with owners who operate three or fewer establishments. No real estate developers, no chains, just hands-on restaurateurs. Diverse We continue to work to make sure our content writers, fact-checkers, and fun-checkers represent our players. Local Rounds on PNW history, prizes from other small businesses, and customized games for each one of our venues. Good We generate money for good people. We visit every site that applies or is recommended, and make sure the hourly staff are treated well.

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• Poor Sports: Sports and Comedy Podcast - YouTube — Comedian Casey McLain and media adjacent former aspiring-journalist Alex Akita podcast about sports, comedy, and life.
• The Grit City Podcast: GCP - Casey McLain — Local comedian Casey McLain sits down with the guys on this episode to talk comedy, podcasting, and The Pacific Northwest.
• Comedian Casey McLain — HEY! I AM CASEY MCLAIN, ONE OF THE FUNNIEST COMEDIANS YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF.
• Casey McLain (@caseymclaincomedy) • Instagram photos and videos
• Casey McLain - YouTube

00:02 – The official GCP Robot sings us into this episode, Justin starts off discussing the events around the recent eclipse, and Mercury retrograde. He gives a shout-out to CNote who has been re-discovering GCP episode gems, being recently summoned to Jury Duty, and manifesting the case being resolved before trial.

15:49 – Justin talks about Kaysha enjoying Cosmic Bottles, plans to redo his deck, and gives a shout-out to GCP's amazing listener, Autumn. He talks about donating board games to his local public library, the ability to take your own items, at no additional charge, to be smashed at Brainyactz, and Derek talks about the cathartic feeling that comes from smashing old dishes.

30:01 – Emily gives the guys a little bit of a taste of what types of trivia people can expect at an Uneasy Events, Justin brings back Scott Topics, and Scott talks about what people can find in the awesome city of Westport. Justin talks about his love of Ocean Shores, his favorite time to visit, and Derek talks about his first recent visit there.

46:26 – Scott talks about watching surfers on the coast, Erik jumps in and talks about some upcoming sporting events, and his back into attending social group rides like Tacoma’s TNR. Justin talks about getting geared up for Fallout, Derek expresses his appreciation of the show’s creators, and they share their love of the Walton Goggins.

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• Uneasy Events: Make Memories, Forge Friendships That's our mission. We've designed our games to be optimal for conversations amongst teammates. Our hosts have seen recent transplants make their first friends, watched good-natured team rivalries form, and helped form countless memories. Small. Diverse. Local. Good. Those are our values, and we consider them all when making any business decision. Small We only work with owners who operate three or fewer establishments. No real estate developers, no chains, just hands-on restaurateurs. Diverse We continue to work to make sure our content writers, fact-checkers, and fun-checkers represent our players. Local Rounds on PNW history, prizes from other small businesses, and customized games for each one of our venues. Good We generate money for good people. We visit every site that applies or is recommended, and make sure the hourly staff are treated well.

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• New Frontier Lounge – Tacoma – food, spirits,live music, bar,resaurant,cocktails
• RCF Exteriors
• AlexandriaRPG.com — We are a nonprofit charity based in Washington State.  We travel with a lending library to events to share role-playing games with others.
• Brainy Actz Escape Rooms - California, Nevada, Arizona, & Washington
• Uneasy Events — Make Memories, Forge Friendships
• Uneasy Events (@uneasyevents) • Instagram photos and videos — Original trivia, music bingo & puzzles for the nerds of Tacoma
• Tacoma Runners | Facebook — The Tacoma Runners share a common interest in running and Tacoma.
• Watch Fallout - Season 1 | Prime Video — Based on one of the greatest video games of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.
• THE TACOMPTON FILES - YouTube — THE TACOMPTON FILES
• The Grit City Podcast - Tacompton Files — Tacompton Files has been a guest on 5 episodes.
• Eclipses
• Tacoma TNR | Facebook

00:14 – Justin enters the fun house version of this Willy Wonka episode, talks about going through technical difficulties, and Derek talks about getting back into podcast editing. Justin talks about the GCP fan art from Suzanne Akerman, Jeff shares his feelings about otters, and Justin talks about the recent closure of the local Tacoma brewery Odd Otter.

16:27 – Justin talks about the recent opening of Berliner Beerhall, how long they’ve been working on opening, and Scott talks about his great experience there recently. Justin talks about scooter rentals no longer being available in Tacoma, the passing of Jewless Jerry, and Jeff talks about the New Year's Eve Karaoke Mosh Pit.

34:54 – Erik talks about a local Tacoma boxer representing the USA in the Olympics happening in Paris, meeting him at the Unleashed Stadium Bowl, and they make plans to have the MMA guys back on future podcasts. Jeff talks about holding Missy Franklin’s gold medal, what it was like to hold it, and Justin dives into Tacoma’s Missed Connections.

50:10 – The guys discuss the type of person that was behind the Regal Movie Theater missed connections, the types of people that post on Craigslist, and other misconnection socials out there today. Jeff ponders on whether these types of people also like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, hopes that these posts are consensual, and Scott guesses how many women he thinks post on Craigslist.

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• 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
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• In Otter News | Facebook — The life and times of Steve the Otter.
• The Grit City Podcast - Suzanne Akerman — Suzanne Akerman spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where she works as a staff biologist for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater
• Odd Otter Brewing Company | Tacoma WA | Facebook — The very LAST "Hump-Day Trivia" at Odd Otter Brewing Company is TOMORROW, 6:30-8:30pm. THANKS for nine plus years of FUN.
• The Mill by J+A | Facebook — Well Tacoma, we tried. We worked endless hours, we sweat, we bled, we cried, we changed, we pivoted. But most of all, we sunk every last dime we had into it. Sadly, it wasn’t enough. We have had many hard, emotional conversations in recent days and the decision has been made that The Mill by Jack + Adeline will be no more.
• Jack + Adeline, LLC | Wine | Events | Custom Furniture | Tacoma, WA
• The Berliner Beerhall - Brewpub in Tacoma, WA
• We heard some bad news about Jawless Jerry. This video was taken on December 20th on the south end of Hilltop. Earlier today, the admin… | Instagram — Unfortunately that coyote that we have been trying to trap for months that was missing his/her upper jaw, was hit on the exit ramp of I-5 & 38th st. and killed.
• Tacoma boxer qualifies to represent Team USA at 2024 Olympics | king5.com — In a small Spanaway garage, an Olympian is being forged.
• STARS TO FIELD USL2 TEAM THIS SEASON - Tacoma Stars — TACOMA, Wash. - Today the USL announced that Tacoma Stars will begin play in USL League Two in 2024. The club already participates in a professional indoor league, and is partnering with Washington Premier FC for technical staff and outdoor training facilities.
• HALF PRICE BOOKS CUTE BLONDE IN GOLD SUV PARKED NEXT TO ME - missed connections - craigslist — I heard your name when you were talking to the cashier. I wanted to talk to you but got stage fright.
• brunette at 7/11 - missed connections - craigslist
• Looking for the husky black guy at the Home Depot spanaway - missed connections - craigslist
• Safeway gas pump - missed connections - craigslist
• Nordstrom Rack - Tacoma - missed connections - craigslist

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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• 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

00:17 – Justin kicks off this podcast coaching the Streetbeefs Scrapyard crew while they listen live, talks about how businesses are going card payment only, and the three local businesses owned by the Peterson brothers. He gives a shout-out to live listeners, explains where the Crypticon convention is hosted, and the different types of small businesses at the event.

14:09 – The group talks about the different themed parties at the convention, how Crypticon organizes their parties, and encourages listeners to troll Brogan about his trash pants. Scott talks about enjoying the con, the scary clowns that were there, and Justin shares what he appreciated about it. Derek talks about the crossover of people at various conventions and Justin talks about them discussing attending other conventions to spread the word of GCP.

26:54 – Justin talks about skeet shooting to kick off the bachelor party in Portland, the shady taco truck they hit up, and visiting the biker bar. He talks about it being Fleet Week while they were there, the first strip club they visited, and tapping out at the end of the night. He talks about the leaking pipe at the club, the delicious food at The Brickhouse in Vancouver, and gives a shout-out to the Ruka Family Restaurant in Tacoma.

44:50 – Erik talks about the people he talked to on his past sports episode, shares that Tacoma Stars Reserve team is a champion team for 2022-23 season, and where listeners can get additional information on local sports. Justin talks about sponsoring Erik in sporting events, Erik talks about when Stadium Unleashed is happening this year, and what it’s like to be a championship runner.

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• 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
• 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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• Mary's Club — For more than 60 years we have featured some of the best exotic entertainment the Rose City has to offer.
• Brickhouse — Brickhouse is your place for quality food, local craft beer, music and more...
• Ruca Family Restaurant
• Tacoma Stars Reserves 2022-23 WISL Championship — The Tacoma Stars Reserves claim the 2022-23 WISL Championship in front of a great crowd at the Tacoma Soccer Center by beating Everett City FC by a 7-5 final.
• Grit-City-Sports
• Unleashed at Stadium Bowl
• The Little Town That Could — Fed up with the lack of skateparks built, local skaters from Tacoma and neighboring towns have teamed up to create two DIY skate spots.

00:54 – Justin talks about new content, what this unique episode brings, and the supermassive low tide at a negative three. He talks about what you can find with low tide, Erik talks to Derek, the founder of the Tacoma Run Club, and shares his appreciation of the club. Derek talks about choking out a dog, what the goal of the race is, and Christopher talks about the history behind Destiny Dozen.

18:21 – Christopher talks about their Build A Bike program, the community service Secondcycle offers for the youth, and Justin drops into the best of episode. Luan introduces herself, and Justin gives props to the Union Club for GCP’s ability to record in person. They talk about their last recording at the Union Club, Luan explains her love of sea slugs, and how she gets her great shots of them.

33:28 - Luan talks about the specialness of the Tacoma Marina, the different types of sea slugs there, and shares when the best time to go see them is. Justin talks about the movie My Octopus Teacher, Luan talks about the places she was surprised to see the sea slugs, the stationary creatures at the places she visits, and the terrible things sea slugs can do to each other.

43:22 - Luan talks about what got her interested in marine life when she moved to Seattle, her first discovery of the tide pool, and things that have helped her foster her hobby. She talks about how she has made connections in the community, the actual size of the creatures, and the types of defense measures the nudibranchs have. She talks about the marine-themed tattoo she is getting, Justin asks a Coaster Question, and shares how Coaster Questions got started.

Special Guest: Luan Roberts.

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• Tacoma Runners | Facebook — The Tacoma Runners share a common interest in running and Tacoma. Conversations at: https://www.face
• Tacoma Run Club | Facebook
• Destiny Dozen | secondcycle — This is a fundraiser for Second Cycle. A tour of 13 of Tacoma's steepest hills. The course is roughly 40 miles long with over 3000 ft of climbing.
• Community Bike Shop | Second Cycle | Tacoma
• The Grit City Podcast: Exploring the Puget Sound Marine Life with Luan Roberts

01:27 - Justin kicks off the podcast giving a shout-out to Rusty, announces that Kraken season has ended, and talks about standing next to the Stanley Cup. He talks about re-organizing his recording room, Jeff talks about unleashing his new t-shirt design in Discord, and the ease it was this time to design the shirt on Teesprings.

14:21 - Brogan joins the crew, Derek gives an update on Putt Stuff, and they talk about how many people there will be on each team. Justin announces that GCP is not responsible for any injuries during the event, jumps into Jeff’s Capades, and Jeff talks about running into the local neighborhood pit bull. He shares going down to Pendleton and different past adventures over Tiger Hill.

30:00 - The crew confronts Justin about giving up swearing, Brogan talks about his new campervan purchase, and how he managed to justify buying it. He talks about the size of the van, what it has in it, and the different sport van rentals available. They discuss Crypticon plans and Justin shares the article on the 150 best things to do in the USA.

41:45 - Justin talks about places in Tacoma where you can see orcas, reflects on getting a major sunburn while at an outdoor Korn concert, and discovering the shower beer during the same time. He talks about rafting in Olympia, cool local summer places not included in the article, and they talk about their excitement for the upcoming weekend.

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• 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
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• RCF Exteriors
• 150 Best Things to Do in the USA (Summer 2022) — From a floating taco bar to a 1920s-themed jazz party, the Travel Lemming team reveals our unique and unusual picks for the 150 best things to do in the USA this summer. Your USA bucket list just got (a lot) longer …
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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.

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• 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.
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01:19 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can tune into live recordings of the show, introduces Casey, and Casey talks about the demographics of his pet t-shirt sales. Justin talks about having stream accounts both of his cats, how he follows other Justin Robinsons on Twitter, and Casey shares how the Covid Pandemic impacted him when it started. He talks about how he was able to share comedy during the pandemic and the difficulty it is now to get back into theaters post Covid.

17:38 – Justin reflects on his and Scott's trip to Spokane, Casey talks about getting booked on the GCP comedy shows back in the day, and one of the worst gigs he did at O'Malleys in Tacoma. He talks about getting paid in drinks, shares a story about an experience at the Lusty Lady back in the day, and Scott talks about the recent tech layoffs. Casey talks about how common it is to get bumped in comedy, Justin shares his love of being interactive with comedians behind the stage, and Casey talks about recording the show at Summit City in Indiana.

35:50 – Justin expresses how he loves comedy even if he disagrees with what they may be saying, Casey shares the wisdom of Joe Rogan, and Justin talksa about how upset people were at GCP for interviewing Flat Earther Mark Sargent. He shares the aspect he loves about podcasting, Casey talks about the evolution of his sports podcast, and they discuss what it's like to be around multiple comics. Casey talks about the sports teams he likes to follow, growing up in the area, and how Tacoma has changed over the years.

51:30 – Casey shares his love of the diversity in Tacoma, Justin talks about the areas in Tacoma he's lived, and the different types of fantastic food in the area. He explains what line dancing is, Casey reflects on the Big Whiskey Saloon in Tacoma back in the day, and gives recommendations for people visiting Tacoma to try. Justin talks about his love of The Parkway Tavern, Casey talks about his favorite place in Tacoma for breakfast, and talks about his special coming out soon.

Thanks, Casey, for stopping in to say hi and talk about what's going on in the comedy world!

Special Guest: Casey McLain.

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• Casey McLain - YouTube — Casey McLain formally releases his first material, a story about having a child, fatherhood, trying to get pregnant, and how parenthood impacts your life, positively and negatively
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00:00 – Derek shares the top image that comes up when searching for Grit City Podcast, Justin introduces Erik, and the different channels they have on Discord. Scott talks about his excitement for his newest channel Scott Topics, they talk about the breaking news of the UFO being shot down in Alaska, and Erik accepts his new GCP title. They talk about potential fall sports for them to embark on, Justin expresses his sadness about Brogan not planning to be at the Soup-er Bowl Party, and the different events he does. Jeff kicks off Jeff’s Capades, finding the emergence of suds from his dishwasher, and what it took to fix it.

20:37 – They make suggestions on what Justin should get for his first tattoo, he talks about possibly getting a GCP-specific tatt, and getting his eyebrow pierced. Jeff and Scott reflect on getting their ear pierced, Scott talks about how MMA fighters drain their ears to help reduce cauliflower ears post-injury, and Justin dives into Grit City Sports. Erik shares who the Tacoma Galaxy is, where to watch them, and explains that the Tacoma Defiance team is now part of the MLS Next Pro league.

41:24 – Erik shares who West Side Mountain Bike Series owners are handing it off to, Justin talks about his love of soccer, and Derek talks about the Mario Day event on March 10th. He talks about the show at Real Art Tacoma on March 10th, the artists that will be at the Mar-10 Party, and they plan to pre and post-funk shenanigans around the show. Scott talks about watching Pennywise at the venue, they give listeners a taste of one of the artists that will be at the event, and Derek shares where the artist can be found online.

64:57 – Justin announces the official fruit of the podcast, jumps into Scott Topics, and Scott explains what the ChatGPT is. He talks about what he’s been doing recently with it, other popular things people are doing with the tool, and they discuss the pros and cons of this type of instrument. Jeff expresses his feelings about digital art, Scott talks about using ChatGPT for GCP advertisements, and Justin declares Scott as the official GCP marketing agent. Justin closes out the show by sharing where listeners can find the group online.

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• Tacoma Galaxy | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Women’s Semi-pro Soccer
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• Tacoma Defiance
• Tacoma Sirens Womxn's Rugby Football Club — The official player and fan page for the Tacoma Sirens Womxn's Rugby Football Club!
• Nomads Mens Rugby | Tacoma Rugby Club — Our Tacoma Nomads team completes in the top division of the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU). We are full members of USA Rugby.
• Chilly Hilly | Cascade Bicycle Club — Kick off the riding season with a ferry ride to Bainbridge Island.
• Real Art Tacoma x Ghostwriter Booking Present: Skull Kid, BeeCreeping, Graz, Hurry Up Snuffkin, Startom
• Real Art Tacoma
• Live it OutLoud | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Summer Rock School-8 weeks
• A Prototype Hardtail Made of Wood? Taking a First Look at Celilo Cycle's Wood + Carbon Prototype - YouTube
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01:43 – Jeff reveals the word of the day, Justin gives props to the supporters that have listened to every episode, and throws a shout-out to the Patrons. Scott talks about the hidden benefits of having Patreon support and Jeff talks about his respect for one of their sponsors, Die Cut Stickers. They reflect on recording back in the day at Malarkey's, Scott talks about having a New Years Eve party there, and being sponsored by Uber back in the day.

19:50 – They shout-out to Brogan's original place, Wizards Keep Games, and his current business, Cosmic Bottles, and encourage listeners to stop by and say hi to him. Justin talks about making the commercial for the Great Washington ShakeOut, shares the history behind The Union Club in Tacoma, and how it's evolved over the years.

39:38 – Justin reflects on their almost astronaut guest, Jeff talks about the extraordinary work The Coffee Oasis does, and Justin talks about discovering THC Sriracha. Scott shares the news that cannabis bases businesses can now work with banks, Justin thanks history friend of the podcast, Steve Dunkelberger, and they talk about plans to have the DC253 guys back on.

59:13 – Justin gives props to real estate friend Byron Pullen, reflects on having Clownvis Presley on the podcast, and talks about the alternative sports teams they've had on. The talk about having the boxer on, Justin talks about his visit to the Lunar Festival, and his love of having his friend Derek on. Jeff mentions guest Streetball Sup and him dropping the announcement while on the episode of getting a hatchet to the neck.

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• Union Club Tacoma - Union Club Tacoma — The Union Club is a mixed-use project contributing to Tacoma’s growing artistic and entrepreneurial community.
• KenzoFKC – I make stuff. — When not preserving the historic structures of Washington State’s Capitol Campus I make movies, write novels, draw comic books, play guitar, build things with my hands, play D&D, drink booze and contemplate the futility of existence.
• Restoring Community Since 1997 - The Coffee Oasis — The Coffee Oasis is a faith-based non-profit organization that exists to create pathways of opportunity for youth to be restored in heart, soul, mind, and body.
• Buddy Boy Farm
• Steve's Drunk History: Tacoma Edition | Facebook
• DC253
• Destiny City Comics — Tacoma’s Unapologetically Black & LGBTQ Friendly Comic Shop
• Shroom Brothers

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

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

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

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

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

Brogan's Chicken Cordon Blue in the Air Fryer

Ingredients:
Chicken
Canadian Bacon
Mozzarella Cheese
Egg(s)

Cooking Steps

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

Special Guest: Dave Clark.

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

01:37 – Brogan covers the sale of Wizards Keep Games, talks about his next business adventure, and the groups talks on their plans to revamp their Patreon offerings to supporters. Justin introduces Jose, shares how people can get tickets to his upcoming boxing match, and Jose shares what it was like to get his first win. He talks about his new baby that arrived the same day of his first pro fight, the approach he uses when going into the fight, and how long he has been boxing.

14:04 – Jose talks about where he was born, what took his family back to Mexico, and his parents decision to move back to Burien. He talks about what it feels like to be undefeated, Justin shares when and where the fight is, and Jose explains what an open work out is. He tells the guys about the gym he practices at, Brogan explains that GCP to him is a state of mind, and Jose talks about working with other friends to help promote their business.

24:15 – Brogan talks about having a black belt in Taekwondo, Justin kicks off coaster questions, and Brogans friend Ben explains what a banana bag is. Jose shares the weight he is fighting at, things he has done to shed a few pounds before a fight, and the TV/Movie fights that he feels aren’t anywhere near reality. He talks about the training he does a week before the fight, what a typical training day is, and learning to listen to his body.

37:15 – Jose talks about his process post fight, the support he gets from the Emerald Queen Casino, and he answers the question on if he could fight any historical fighter who it would be. He shares who his current favorite fighter is, the type of mentality that fighters have, and Scott talks about who owns the BMF belt. The show comes to a close with the guys doing a throwback to what happened a year ago, the same week that they recorded in 2019.

Thanks Jose for stopping by to talk fighting and the path you have taken to get where you are!

Special Guest: Jose Cervantes.

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02:04 – Justin gives a shout out to the listeners that have posted reviews of the podcast, expresses his appreciation of the guests that have been on the show in the past, and talks on the GCP plan for the New Year’s episode. He introduces David, David talks about what his book, The Paper Man, is about, and how the book was not only about events that happened during the last days of Matthias Sindelar’s life, he talks on how it was also about what it means for someone to be in a position of power even though he was outside the government.

12:48 – David talks on what drew him to the story and writing the book, the interweaving of sports and politics during the time of the early 1930’s, and the cultural aspects soccer has around the world. He speaks to how soccer is also a universal language around the world, the year that soccer was officially formalized, and what parts of the book are the fictionalized pieces of the story. Justin shares where people can find the book online, David talks on where he grew up, and what brought him to Tacoma.

29:49 – David shares the cultural differences he has seen between the mid-west and the PNW, how most of us, regardless of where you live in the country, have the same desires and hopes in life, and how he felt right at home when moving to Tacoma. He talks on what inspired him to write the book during the National Novel Writing Month, the length of time it took him to edit and flush out the book after writing it, and reminds listeners that anything creative takes practice to master.

44:39 – David shares places he has never been that he’d love to go to, countries he’s been to that he’d love to go back to, and what it was like for him to experience his first live soccer match. He talks about being attracted to soccer teams that represent their community, his favorite work throughout his career, and how he ended up being an assistant producer on the documentary “The Life Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo”.

Thanks David for sitting down with Justin for an intriguing conversation on the book and your career!

Special Guest: David James Roberts.

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1:42 – Brian kicks off the show talking about how he got Battle at the Boat started in Tacoma, the preparation that goes behind the show, and explains what ‘Bacon Bowl’ was. He talks about being involved in promoting boxing for 35 years, Andrea talked about what got him involved in boxing, and Brain shares who Andrea will be fighting in the upcoming boxing match. Andre talks about his training regiment and Brian talks about the historic boxing fighters that have come from the Tacoma Boxing Club.

10:53 – Brian talks about the history of fighting in Tacoma, how he fell into it, and shares how people that want to get involved in boxing would go about doing so. Andre discusses sparing with other gyms in the community, the age kids typically start out in boxing, and how he blocks out the distractions and stays focused during training and in the ring.

22:18 – Andre shares the other types of sports he has been involved in, each of them discuss what their favorite aspect of boxing is, and then on the flip side, their least favorite aspect of the sport. Justin shares when the upcoming event is happening at the Emerald Queen Casino, Brian shares where people can find him online and what it is like to be a part of both MMA and boxing. As the show closes, Brian passes on what changed him from tell the fighters ‘Good Luck’ to ‘Just Do Good’.

Thank you all for sitting down to talk about local boxing and the upcoming event!

Special Guests: Andre Keys and Brian Halquist.

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1:23 – Each of the guys introduce themselves, explain what position they hold, and Justin talks about their happenchance meeting at the McKinley Hill Street Fair. The team explains that Hurling is an Irish sport that predates written history, changes that have happened in the sport over the last 30 years, and expand on the process of the game. Justin asks about the sport being full contact, Sean talks on the ‘set in stone’ rules of the game, and Kevin explains how the game is always in play.

15:09 – Justin talks about other sports teams that will be on the podcast, he asks about other rules of the game, and Kevin talks about what it’s like to have things hurled at him while he’s goal keeping. He discusses what he likes about being a goalie, what special things he wears during the game, and Shawn talks about his position as the full forward. He talks about his priorities, Kevin and Shawn both share how long they have been playing, and Justin asks about how they communicate on the field.

29:45 – Alex talks about how he became the teams coach, the necessity for a coach to herd cats, and how he changes the system based on the people that are on the team. He explains the length of the game, Justin inquires on if people interested in the sport can watch practices, and what ‘sevens’ means in the game. They talk about subs in the game, how the sport is a combination of a lot of different games making it easy for people to understand how it works, and how it’s a level playing field which makes it a space for everyone wanting to play. Scott gives props to the Shroom Brothers and they talk about the upcoming fall indoor league happening at the Tacoma Soccer Center.

43:35 – Justin kicks off ‘Coaster Questions’, each of the guys talk about why they play, and Alex answers the question on his favorite fantasy animal. Justin asks how each of the guys get into the opponents head, they talk about being co-ed, and the best way for people that have questions to get a hold of them. Justin talks on how those with show ideas can get a hold of them and how people can support the podcast through Patreon.

Thanks Sean, Kevin, Alex and John for a very interesting conversation on hurling and your club, The Tacoma Hounds!

Special Guest: Tacoma Hounds.

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