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
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• 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

2:38 – Ejay shares how he found the podcast, he talks about when he started the Instagram page @Tacoma_WA, and Justin talks about growing up in Tacoma. Ejay gives the guys his perspective on Tacoma’s changes over the years, they talk about the cost of living in Seattle vs Tacoma, and they give props to the residents of Tacoma. He shares how the Tacoma community embraced his page, his favorite places in the area, and Justin talks about the recent revamp of Point Defiance Zoo.

18:38 - Scott shares his love for the state parks in the PNW area, Justin shares his story of getting into a fight with a family of raccoons, and talks about the American Lake in Lakewood. He reflects on being taught to swim at Lake Wapato, Ejay talks about starting the Tacoma Run Club, and Justin talks about getting involved in the community. Ejay tells the guys about the positive influence that was created with the run club, his love of taking on challenges, and Justin discusses what Tacoma has to offer outside the drinking scene.

37:17 – Ejay shares how him and Daniel started Diecutstickers, answers their questions on what it was like being a garbage man, including the coolest thing he found in the garbage, and how’s it’s something that everyone should try once. Justin shares a dreadful garbage man story from his childhood, Ejay tells how people can contact Diecutstickers, and the content approval process they go through on each order that comes in.

51:34 – The guys talk about having a podcast battle royal, underground wrestling in the PNW, and how wrestling in the area has blown up over the past few years. Ejay shares where people can find Diecutstickers online, Justin expresses how fans can support the podcast, and Brogan shares what the term ‘twamp’ means. The show ends with Scott sharing how smart octopuses are and they give props to Brogan for the food he made for the show.

Thanks to Ejay for joining the guys for a great conversation and the amazing things you bring to the community!

Special Guest: Ejay O'Donnell.

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