01:38 – Brogan kicks off the episode, shares the happenings at Baton Rouge, and reflects on a dinner party with a Seattle weatherman. He reads past weathermen lawsuits, talks about catching an armadillo, and poses the question to the group on where chefs should put frog legs on the menu. He talks about Louisiana peeps' love of pickles, Cnote joins the crew, and Brogan talks about being homesick.

14:32 – Jeff talks about field trips back in the day, touring the weatherman’s office in Yakima, and Brogan reflects on Steve Pool and Steve Ravel‘s mustache off back in the day. Brogan talks about posting GCP stickers around his community, the rain in Louisiana, and Japan’s worry about population collapse.

30:18 – Jeff discovers that Brogan is a pimp with a heart, Brogan shares his plans for his next endeavor, and his interest in the lives of people who play video games. Jeff gives suggestions on things Brogan can do to get started, Brogan talks about the mobs behind the online gaming industry, and the guys give their perspective on his idea.

46:23 – Brogan talks about what he’s been working on down south, Jeff talks about his new neighbors, and the street ball haps in the area. He talks about porch pirates, Scott shares how the pirates follow delivery vans, and Brogan tells the crew who his new neighbors are. Brogan talks about the hurricanes there, Gwar cancelling a recent concert in his area, and the interesting items the band requests before the concert.

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01:34 – Jeff welcomes users, Scott shares the game they’re playing, and they share the exciting story of how they met. Scott talks about a UFC fighter back in the day that used laxatives to cut weight pre-fight, they talk about lessons learned, and kick off the game. They both vote on the first topic, they try another game, and make plans for hosting a party pack.

16:41 – The crew quests through a scenario-based game, plans to stream games on Twitch, and Jeff discusses his recent trip to eastern Washington for his grandson’s graduation. He talks about powering through an awkward situation at the graduation, the reward of the night, and the crazy construction on I-90.

32:03 – Jeff talks about the new apartments going in, Scott talks about the trains during Covid, and his appreciation for public transportation in the area. He talks about attending the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma, Jeff discusses the recent gift he got for himself, and shares his experience with a crow attack.

51:45 – Scott discusses how people in Australia manage the population of feral house cats, Jeff talks about working out the marketing behind GCP’s new merch, and getting used to his new schedule. They plan out gaming strategies, share the name of the company that owns PornHub, and give their review of Chris Angel.

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• The Jackbox Survey Scramble | Jackbox Games
• Feral cats - DCCEEW — Feral cats are an introduced predator in Australia.

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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• Sami Chohfi Official Website — Sami Chohfi doesn’t just play music. He embodies it.
• Intro six8 by Sami Chohfi
• Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | Eatonville, Washington
• Sami Chohfi interview at the Top Gun Bar & Grill in Puyallup, WA - YouTube
• Sami Chohfi (@samichohfimusic) • Instagram photos and videos
• Alaska Volcano Observatory | Spurr
• PNSN Events | Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
• Sami Chohfi - YouTube
• Trio of Earthquakes at Mt Rainier, Washington - YouTube
• High potency THC products at risk of higher taxation | king5.com

04:20 - Justin reflects on the passing of Louie Galarza, the former bassist for ANTIHERO and founder of the beloved all-ages concert venue and pizza shop, Louie G's. They discuss his profound impact on the local music scene and his positive influence on countless lives in the South Sound area.

09:00 - Jeff recounts his and Scott's thrilling adventure at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show. He shares the excitement of the games they played and their hilarious attempt to grab lunch at Zeek's Pizza.

27:45 - Justin describes his recent escapade through Tacoma using public transit for the first time in ages, offering insights and anecdotes from his journey.

41:22 - Justin, Jeff, and Derek make a special announcement about the Grit City Podcast, revealing personnel changes, updated summer plans, and more developments on the horizon!

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• Pierce Transit

02:30 - The gang enthusiastically welcomes back Rusty and Ken to catch up on the latest happenings in their lives. Justin can’t help but gush over the incredible renovation work RCF Exteriors has done on his home and the Brass Kraken Studios. The conversation then shifts to the joys and challenges of handyman work, highlighting Justin's playful aversion to DIY projects.

22:00 - Ken reveals that he recently watched Thelma & Louise for the first time. The gang dives into a lively discussion about the movie before branching out to chat about various other films and TV shows, including the live airings of the FOX sitcom ROC.

33:00 - The conversation shifts to video games, debating whether looking up tips online counts as 'cheating.' They then take a nostalgic dive into retro games and the experience of playing them with emulators.

53:00 - The gang explores the concept of 'smash rooms' and the cathartic process of getting rid of trash, leading Justin to share his unique 'Donate-Trash-Smash' method. They circle back to more gaming discussions before wrapping up with a talk about upcoming projects and where listeners can find them!

Thanks again to Ken and Rusty for the lively chat and a fantastic time at the Union Club!

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• RCF Exteriors — RCF Exteriors specializes in Window and Door installation across the South Puget Sound region.
• Ken Carlson — I’m Ken. 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. From the ether of my imagination to the digital or physical world, come take a peek inside my head!
• The Union Club Coworking & Events Space — The Union Club is a mixed-use project contributing to Tacoma’s growing artistic and entrepreneurial community. It combines studio space, coworking space, office space, beautiful common areas, galleries and an event hall in a 15,000 square foot historic building in downtown Tacoma.

01:34 – Justin shares where people can listen to them live, talks about the bonus Patreon episode, and the recent mass shooting in Tacoma that made national news. They talk about bringing duals back, encouraging people to go to Street Beefs instead of using guns, and Scott recommends people leave their weapons at home before going out on a night on the town.

16:24 – Scott talks about choosing not to spend his money at places that support things he doesn’t support, Jeff talks about his interaction with the owner of Dorky’s, and they talk about other local game places. Derek talks about what he and his wife did for their anniversary, the bar in Seattle they met at, and Scott shares one of his favorite burger places in Salt Lake City.

32:09 – Justin talks about enjoying delicious, messy burgers at Carl’s Junior, gives a shout-out to Side Piece Kitchen, and mentions the return of pickle cheesecake there. He talks about them being at the upcoming Grit City Comic show, Scott expresses his excitement, and talks about them having two booths there.

48:14 – Justin talks about the game they’ll be playing during the event, the various events he’s also attended at the Tacoma Convention Center, and expresses his excitement for playing their new mini golf VR game. Derek talks about his new VR gear, testing the mini-golf game with Jeff, and Justin explains the various Patreon benefits they offer.

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• Shooting leaves 2 dead, 3 wounded in Tacoma, Washington | CNN — At least two people were killed and three others wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning at a business in Tacoma, Washington, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
• STREETBEEFS - YouTube — OUR EXHIBITION MATCHES ARE 100% LEGAL.
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• Comic Book Convention, Tacoma, WA | Grit City Comic Show

00:29 – Justin kicks off the podcast expressing his love of sausage, they talk about their studio video options, and how they prepped for the show. Justin thanks Derek for providing Absinthe for his bar, they talk about the Tacoma fireworks, and Justin talks about the gaming channels on Discord. Justin and Derek talk about enjoying playing Diablo IV, if they play in hardcore mode, and Scott talks about the stories of people getting disconnected after reaching a certain level in the game.

22:10 – The group reflects on the Boot 2 Boot four years ago, dive into Jeff's Capades, and Jeff talks about the nice lady from New Jersey he met on his cruise. Justin talks about shopping adventures with his wife, shares the alcohol party pack he bought at Walmart, and the flavors that came in the package. He reflects on a not-so-fun run with 99 Bananas, the drinks it’s best in, and the people it’s best suited for.

43:15 – Justin reveals the horrible news of Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune, they talk about his replacement, and Justin talks about how he feels about it. They discuss who else they think would make a great host, Scott jumps into Scott Topics, and talks about the Italy volcano eruption that moved to the yellow warning.

61:45 – The guys talk about the earliest movies they remember watching in the theaters, Jeff reflects on seeing movies in the drive-in, and Justin talks about where he watched drive-in movies at back in the day. He jumps into Is It Tacoma, introduces the contestants, and reads off the three articles. Each of the guys guesses what article they think is from Tacoma, Justin reveals the winner, and shares where each of the other articles were from.

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• Parkland Putters — Welcome to Parkland Putters Miniature Golf. We have 4 different mini golf courses to choose from, ranging from easy to hard... Pick one or play them all!
• Boot To Boot - The Ride!
• Pat Sajak, Longtime ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host, Says He Will Retire
• Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune
• A "supervolcano" in Italy last erupted in 1538. Experts warn it's "nearly to the breaking point" again.
• Imploded Titanic submarine seen for first time as pieces recovered from sea floor
• Car crash into Tacoma daycare center Wednesday evening reveals gunshot victim, police say
• Man stabbed with samurai sword after attacking Seattle homeowner with a pitchfork
• Man uses Apple AirTag to track down truck thief and shoots him dead, police say
• Foss Kayaking Tour — Come out and explore with us! This tour is your chance to get out and explore the Foss Waterway by kayak. We will have a brief safety discussion, get life jackets, go over basic kayaking skills, and then you and an expert guide will go out on the water with the group to see and hear about this iconic part of Tacoma's history.
• Buddy’s Chicken & Waffles
• Side Piece Kitchen

00:03 – Justin complements Derek on his new profile picture, talks about Putt Stuff that will be happening this summer, and shares how people can find more information about the event on Discord. Brogan joins the conversation, the group makes plans for practice rounds before the event, and Justin shares his plans for Putt Stuff trophies. They ponder the idea for hosting Grit City Olympics, Brogan and Justin talk about the high-quality monitors they had back in the day, and Justin says hi to the GCP live listeners on Discord.

13:48 – Justin warns listeners that this episode will be all over the place, reflects on his sanctuary room back in the day, and Brogan talks about what his daughter is up to. He talks about different things that can be done with Papa Johns's pizza boxes, Scott compliments the guys on the great couple they make, and Justin talks about his recent D&D weekend that totaled 27 hours in gameplay. Brogan discusses what was frustrating about running a game shop, Cosmic Bottles being business of the year, and Justin gives a shout-out to the Zodiac Supper Club.

27:19 – Brogan talks about where State Street Brewery is at, new findings on 6th Ave, and Justin talks about Billy moving on from Mary Mart. Brogan talks about his recent bar encounter, Walgreens in Tacoma closing, and what he enjoyed for dinner on his first night at his apartment. He shares his love of the Double Basket Ninja, Advil's impact on your heart, and what is awkward about running on a treadmill at the doctor's office. He talks about the fantastic places he decorates with GCP stickers and the number of Clydes he knows.

41:45 – Justin looks up the most famous Clydes, congrats Kraken for making the playoffs, and talks about the great game it was. He kicks off Jeffs Capades, Jeff shares his recent weird dream, and ponders on the potential of the dream being because he is stressed out about golf. Scott brings up dying dreams, Justin shares his recent dream of making it past the teen check-in area on the road, and talks about what may have caused him to have that type of dream. Brogan talks about the game he's been playing lately, and Scott talks about Steam blocking a game.

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• Zodiac Supper Club | Tacoma WA | Facebook — After many hours of discussion and thought, we have decided that this month will be the last month of operation for Zodiac.
• Home - Boathouse19 - Tacoma Narrows Marina — eaturing fresh seafood and the most stunning view of the Narrows Bridge the Puget Sound has to offer.
• State Street Beer Co. | Facebook
• RCF Exteriors & Remodeling | Facebook — Exterior and remodeling specialists.
• Clyde Drexler - Wikipedia — Clyde Austin Drexler (born June 22, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player and the commissioner of the Big3 3-on-3 basketball league.
• The Seattle Kraken made the Stanley Cup playoffs. Here’s what to know | Crosscut

01:24 – Robo Brogan helps kick off the podcast, Justin shares the new Listen Live option for listeners on Discord, and discuss if they're going to plunge on New Year's Day. Justin talks about their plans for the New Year's Casserole party, gives a shout-out to Narrows Cannabis, and Jeff shares a recent cannabis strain he's enjoying. Justin talks about their recent gaming event, jumps into Jeff’s Capades, and Jeff talks about finding a way for the guys to make their arcade sticks.

19:32 – They talk about setting up gaming tournaments at local bars, Justin talks about Jeff's competitive behavior when playing games, and Justin reflects on their summer trip to Spokane. They discuss how they feel about Christmas, Justin talks about his plans to smoke a turkey for holiday dinner, and Jeff talks about how he and his wife are spending Christmas.

36:38 – Justin talks about getting Ken's fourth edition of Hell Bound Slant Six, kicks off Is It Tacoma, and Scott invites one of the listeners, Scotty, to join in the fun. Justin reads each of the headlines, Scott, Jeff, and Scotty guess what news article is out of Tacoma, and Justin reveals which article is in fact from the area.

54:11 – Justin reveals what city the third article was based out of, Jeff references the sister's bite as the "White Claw Bitey", and Scotty gives the crew an update on the article. Justin encourages users to submit Is It Tacoma articles, reflects on his year's gaming at Nibbles and Bites in Tacoma, and gives a Shout Out to Tacompton Files.

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• Man arrested after driving through barricades of Santa parade in Tacoma - MyNorthwest.com — A man was arrested Sunday afternoon after driving through barricades during a Santa parade in Tacoma, the Tacoma Police Department announced.
• Woman bites her sister's eye off in drunken fight, police say — According to arresting documents, 26-year-old Ashleigh Mason was intoxicated when she and her sister got into a fight while in a car.
• Police: Oak Harbor woman accidentally shot in buttock by felon fiancé – KIRO 7 News Seattle — A woman who was brought into an emergency room in Coupeville with a gunshot wound to her buttock and leg was accidentally shot by her felon fiancé, according to the Oak Harbor Police Department.
• Tacompton Files | Facebook — This page was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area.

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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• Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show — Once a year, local volunteers and collectors build the largest arcade in the Northwest.
• Grit City Comic Show - Tacoma, WA Comic Book Convention — An Old School Style Comic Book Convention at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center
• The Camp Bar — CAMP BAR WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2017 AND WAS FOUNDED ON HONORING OUR NORTHWEST TRADITIONS AND PASSION ABOUT CAMPING, GLAMPING AND HIKING.
• Rhein Haus Tacoma — After 5 years of being part of the amazing Stadium District community, Rhein Haus Tacoma is sad to share that our last day of service was Sunday, May 15th.
• The Triple Knock on Facebook
• Seattle Surge
• Tacoma man charged with murdering woman with sword — Pierce County prosecutors filed charges Wednesday, accusing a Tacoma man of stabbing a woman to death with a sword in a grocery store parking lot.
• Neighbor threatens to shoot man after he mows grass past property line in South Hill — Two neighbors got into a verbal altercation after one of them mowed grass past his property line, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
• Man takes roommate, dog hostage after mother refuses to buy cellphone, cigarettes — Man takes roommate, dog hostage after mother refuses to buy cellphone, cigarettes
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The show kicks off with the guys talking about a new rum bar on Opera Alley in Tacoma, the Devils Reef that opened in January. Brogan explains the bar carries over 100 types of rum from all over the world and carries a Disney type restaurant feel tucked in the middle of Tacoma. Derek then dives into the topics that he covers on his podcast, Sometimes Geek, including his most recent series, Sometimes Geek Levels Up, a more deep dive conversational podcast that is put out every two weeks.

Around the 12 minute mark Derek talks about trying to do streaming of YouTube videos before starting the podcast Conversation then goes to the games Derek has been playing lately, the latest being Celeste. Justin talks about getting the Nintendo Classic and not being able to get past level one on Super Ghost and Goblins and the beauty of being able to hit the reset button so you can save the game.
At the midpoint of the show, Derek chats about how he got started in podcasting and games the guys have been playing including Fortnite. They discuss the background of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite’s free version of the game. Talk then goes to bad video game movies and if there has ever been a good one made.

Near the 35 minute mark, they talk about new games that are coming out that they’re looking forward to playing and companies like Rockstar and Blizzard Entertainment that typically delay the release of their games. Brogan talks about the green light games in Steam, which has great priced indie games. They also discuss their favorite green light games and Derek’s thoughts on old school gaming.

As the show winds down, the guys talk about classic games like Sonic and Super Mario 3 and the first games they ever played, the most popular one being Contra. Brogan then suggests the team adopt a baby from North Korea and form a new group called “Three Men and a Nerd Baby”. They also discuss it being legal in the early 1900’s to mail babies, for a small fee of $.45, people could ship their babies as long as they were under 50 pounds.

Thanks Derek for joining the guys for a great conversation and the look at your podcast Sometimes Geek!!!

Special Guest: Derek G.

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• Amazon.com: Super NES Classic: Video Games — Super NES Classic