00:07 – Jeff kicks off the podcast talking about vampire stories being generational, Justin reflects on their recent Crypticon visit, and talks about his visit to the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show. He talks about visiting Camp Bar, Rhein Haus being closed, and the restaurants opening in its place. They talk about the different pinball machines they played at the event, Jeff talks about trying to play the Infinity Gaunlet game, and the extra big machines there.

21:57 – They talk about the sit-down arcade machines they played, Scott shares his favorite pinball machine, and talks about manufacturers having to prove that pinball machines were games of chance and not a game of skill. They discuss plans for recording in the VR environment, Jeff talks about ways people can get involved in VR, and they discuss Elon Musk insisting on staff working in-person vs. remote.

44:03 – Justin talks about following the Seattle Surge professional Call of Duty League team, Scott talks about not being able to play first shooter games, and Jeff talks about how nice the Tacoma Convention Center is. They talk about places to eat around the center, Scott shares the popsicle idea to pick places to eat, and Jeff explains what the Simpsons Colonoscopy Game was.

65:41 - Justin reads through each story related to Is It Tacoma, reveals which one is from Tacoma, and shares where the other articles were from. They talk about discounted prices for getting the lawn mowed, Justin talks about living in Roy during spider season, and Scott talks about finding a scorpion in his bathroom. He talks about keeping a scorpion as a pet, Justin reflects on old roommates, and gives a shout-out to Cosmic Bottles.

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01:21 – The crew welcome Jeff and Rusty back, Justin talks about his recent visit to the doctor, and Brogan and Rusty recommend what to use for heartburn. Brogan shares things he’s found he can’t do since he’s broke his rib, talks about how local MMA gyms are “tattling” on each other, and Justin shares his plan for the, when it can happen, house party. They talk about past House Party experiences, share their opinion on buffet restaurants, and talk about local restaurants that closed in the area due to Covid.

20:08 – Brogan shares how the Cosmic Bottles Founders Mug works, the people that have purchased mugs so far, and reflects on meeting the Russian Mob when on a cruise (for more on this story, tune into Episode 49). Justin talks about his run in with the Russian Mob, they all decide to get crushed velvet track suits with burgundy and white colors, and plan to make a GCP Christmas Charity. They reflect on Shower Thoughts, how to figure out their DPM, and Scott talks about their new t-shirts they’re selling online.

43:13 – They debate whether smoking meat with a Traeger is cheating or makes someone a true BBQ master, they discuss their plans to show up at the next BBQ competition sporting their crushed velvet track suits, and Brogan shares with Rusty who their friend Biff is. They discuss how each plans to season their ribs in the competition, Brogan switches up the conversation sharing his West End stories, and Rusty talks about his West End Stories that first kicked off with going to punk shows at Hells Kitchen back in the day.

65:40 – Brogan talks about going to a Drive-In at the ShoWare Center in Kent, his vacation in Idaho, and the vaca adventures he had with his Fur Baby. They talk about how to best handle a pet when on vacation, Rusty shares when it’s best for him to take his dog on road trips, and Justin shares his favorite dog story. Brogan talks about one of the rare times he sold his art, his favorite fast-food restaurant, and they close out with an art heist teaser.

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

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

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

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

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1:35 – Justin reminds listeners of their Patron account, gives a shout out to Castle Security and Protection, and talks about the upcoming event at the Museum of Glass, Dare 2 Stair, happening on February 24th. Justin talks about turning his wife onto Quantum Leap, Amani suggests the doing a reboot of the show, and they discuss other shows of the 80’s they loved. Amani brings up A Team, the switch up in movies and shows from serious acting in the 70’s to special effects in the 80’s, and Jean Claude Van Damme’s performance in the original Predator.

14:12 – Justin talks about other movies Jean Claude Van Damme’s appeared in, they discuss movies in the 80’s that haven’t held up over the years, and the universal hero formula used throughout the 80’s. Scott talks about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, walking out of the movie Get Shorty, and Justin talks about what drove him to walk out of the movie Speed Racer. Justin reflects on watching Mach, Scott talks about the movie he was most disappointed in, and Justin talks about the comics he collected in the 90’s.

26:47 – Scott talks about his daughters love for The Watchmen, Justin talks about tha various comic book based things he collects, and they talk about the comic book heroes they love. Amani brings up Marvel Masterpieces, Scott talks about cards where artists made basketball players into super heroes, and Amani reflects on how he felt when he heard Super Man died. The guys talk about recent Marvel Movies that have come out, Justin brings up the Marvel / Fox merger, and Amani and Justin give their review of the movie Logan.

43:35 – The guys talk about rules of people vomiting at parties, Amani discusses the difference between honor and dignity, and they share stories on fights they’ve been in. Amani shares the most common type of people that he found were fighters while working in private security, Scott talks about how quickly fights can happen, and they finish this episode with Jeff sharing info on Otters.

Thanks again to Amani for joining them for another interesting conversation!

Special Guest: Amani Taylor.

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1:33 – They discuss snowpocalypse, Scott shares information on their download numbers, they talk of being put on one of the local Tacoma radio stations, and give props to Castle Security and Protection. Justin explains their new design done by Shroom Brothers, Amani tells the guys about his adventures as a security guard, and Justin shares stores when he and Brogan were security officers. They chat about a recent video online where a man hit young girl after she tried attacking him, Justin talks about local costume visual-ante, Phoenix Jones, and Scott discusses first amendment audit videos.

17:36 – Jeff continues the conversation around audit videos, Justin discusses road rage, and talk goes to crazy videos taken with car dash cams. They talk about school bus stop rules, states that allow motorcycles to be drive between lanes, and chat goes back to snowpocalypse here and in Colorado. Amani talks about not being able to get up hills in Seattle after the storm, and Justin recommends listeners that have some time to kill to search YouTube for Queen Anne Seattle videos.

35:05 – Amani talks about his comedy career, the three weekly shows he hosts, and the crazy things that happen during the shows. He discusses people obstructing the comedy show, cut throat comedian’s, and the fun of hosting open mics. Amani talks about the different types of advice comedian’s in the industry give, they give props out to their other comedian friend, Rusty, and they give props to his restaurant The Church Cantina.

45:20 – Scott mentions the News Tribune no longer being printing in Tacoma, Justin talks about delivering for them when he was younger, and gives a shout out to the podcast Citizen Tacoma. They talk about the challenges newspapers have with going to print in addition to digital, Scott talks about how newspapers are in a way a writing of historical documents, and his recent visit to the Karpeles Manuscript Museum. Amani tells of his love of movies, the movie Dog Soldiers, and Scott talks about in some instances when watching certain movies/shows the need to suspend disbelief to fully enjoy them.

Next week they finish this great conversation, thanks Amani for joining the guys again!

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