This episode, the guys hit up Crypticon, Seattle's premier horror convention. The con offers opportunities for local, and not-so-local, talent in all fields, be that movies, television, radio, music, art, literature, or creators and purveyors of household products and games—all dark-themed to tickle the terrifying fancies of our lurid Seattle horde. Guests have included authors, actors, directors, producers, and writers from classic and upcoming horror titles. Friends Rusty and Ken drop in, alon...
May 30, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 225
On this Friday Night, Grit, Scott, Justin, and Jeff talk about various topics, including the upcoming Crypticon, hothusbands, Taste of Tacoma, and getting into VR. 01:24 – Jeff talks about enjoying his Hungry Man Dinner, people sleeping on the Light Rail, and Scott talks about the security at every Light Rail station. They talk about people being asleep on their feet, Jeff talks about the rampant use of Fentanyl in Seattle, and checking out Horizon Worlds. He talks about locking himself out of h...
May 24, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 224
Deborah Simpier, co-founder, and CEO of Althea, sits down with the GCP guys for this episode. Althea is a new way to access broadband internet that enables network growth through a unique revenue sharing system. Althea was founded in 2017 with the vision to bring the open market and interoperable peering from the data center to the field and empowering communities to build multi-stakeholder networks faster and more affordable than legacy telecom models. 01:51 – Justin shares where listeners can ...
May 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 223
This week the GCP crew is joined by friend of the show, Ken Carlson. Ken is a PNW writer, director, and author of the comic book mini-series Hellbound Slant 6. The four-issue mini-series chronicles the dangerous exploits of a tough-talking, no-nonsense, street-smart girl named Danielle, who's currently on a quest to escape from hell so she can be by her mother's side before she passes away. He has also written and directed Dead Drift, Penny Palabras, and Roscoe the Junkyard Cat. 01:35 – Justin w...
May 09, 2022•59 min•Ep. 221
Ross Allison, founder of AGHOST joins the guys for this episode. Ross has been a ghost hunting for over 30 years, and in addition to being a paranormal investigator, he is an author, media host, lecturer, teacher, and event tour guide. He has appeared on several radio programs, news coverage, and television shows, including The Learning Channel’s America’s Ghost Hunters, Ghost Adventures, The Tonight Show, MTV, CMT, CNN, A&E, the Discovery Channel, ABC’s Scariest Places on Earth, Sci-Fi’s Ghost ...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 220
On this Friday Night Hangout, Jeff, Justin, and Scott talk about 420, Crypticon, Whidbey Island, mushrooms, and much, much more! 00:04 – Justin kicks off the show, requesting Scott explain himself, Robo Brogan joins the crew, and they talk about their Patrons-only podcast. They talked about their 420 episode, Justin gives a shout-out to his mother-in-law, and they talk about the guests at the upcoming Crypticon. They talk about a friend of the podcast, Ken Carlson, being at Crypticon, their appr...
Apr 25, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 218
On this Saturday Night Grit, Scott, Justin, and Jeff talk about Jeff's recent cruse, what their friends from Chasing Ghosts have been up too, their plans at Crypticon, the upcoming 420 and much more! 00:23 – Jeff share's how he explains the podcast, Robo Brogan shows up, and Scott talks about celebrating Easter with his adult child. Jeff talks about meeting people that did an Adult Easter, Justin kicks off the Jeff's Capades, where Jeff talks about his recent vacation. He talks about flying from...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 216
On this Saturday Night Grit, friend of the podcast, Joseph Malik, joins the crew. Joe has recently retired from the Military and is now working full-time as an author. He is the author of two books, Dragon’s Trail and New Magic, and is currently working on the final installment of the Outworlders series. His first book, Dragon's Trail, was released in September 2016 and is a #1 international bestseller. The second installment in the Outworlders series, New Magic, was released in September of 201...
Apr 11, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 215
Billy, a friend of the podcast, re-joins the show!! In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy represents the local cannabis store, Mary Mart. Mary Mart prides itself in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight regarding marijuana and its many applications. He's also joined the guys for 12 other episodes; find more information on those episodes at: https://www.gritcitypodcast.com/guests/billy 01:53 – Billy expresses how happy he was to re-join the p...
Apr 04, 2022•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 214
Scott and Justin hold down this episode discussing recent guests, Fat Zachs, plans during the Crypticon convention, their upcoming guest Billy from Mary Mart, and more! 01:38 – Scott and Justin talk about where Cosmic Bottles is located, their most recent guests, and Justin talks about Jeff Goldblum’s two jazz albums. They talk about what country he has a statue in, other records Jeff has put out, and Justin talks about the sounds he appreciates in music made in record form. They talk about thei...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 213
ETHAN HD rejoins the podcast! Ethan is a pro wrestler, international pro wrestling coach, stand-up comedian, former rapper, entrepreneur, and owner of Destiny City Comics. Destiny City Comics is Tacoma's #1 destination for comic books, graphic novels, and pro-wrestling memorabilia. Follow him on his social media to find out where he will be performing, and check out Destiny City Comics online at: destinycitycomics.com! Ethan last joined the group in 2019 on episode 90. 01:47 – Ethan talks about ...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 212
Deane Benninghoven, certified hypnotist and artist, located in Tacoma, checks in with the GCP team with Jasmine and Kellie, that have joined Summit Hypnosis since he last visited the podcast. Summit Hypnosis provides hypnotherapy to help adults and children overcome trauma, abuse, PTSD, reduce stress, anxiety, anger, change emotional patterns, increase self-confidence, focus, and performance in sports, school, and work. For more information, you can find them online at www.summithypnosisnw.com. ...
Mar 14, 2022•55 min•Ep. 211
This week the guys pay tribute to local Tacoma writer Sue Kidd that recently passed away. Sue was a career food journalist and former editor for The News Tribune. She was known in the South Sound as a fearless advocate for readers as well as for her dogged pursuit of all things related to food. She managed the Dine Pierce County website and the Dine Pierce County Facebook group. She was also an alumnus member of the Association of Food Journalists and adhered to the AFJ’s ethical standards for f...
Mar 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 210
Joe Carlson from the podcast Gaming with Grief sits down at the Union Club with the guys in this episode. Joe created the podcast after experiencing a tremendous amount of grief between 2016 and 2020. With it, he tries to examine gaming from a perspective of how it can help deal with grief and how grief is articulated into the game itself. 01:55 – Jeff shares what square GCP would be if they were on Hollywood Square, they talk about pre-funking, and Justin welcomes Joe to the podcast. Joe shares...
Feb 28, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 209
Justin and Scott BS on this episode about great places around Tacoma back in the day, events happening in the area, and upcoming GCP guests. 01:36 – Robo Brogan joins the podcast, Justin talks about the haps at Cosmic Bottles during the Super Bowl, and gives a shout-out to Ivers. He talks about the varying levels of sushi places in Tacoma and the new t-shirts they got in. He talks about his venture to check out KVLT Mead, plans to get past guests back on the show, and what the guys with Chasing ...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 208
On this episode, Jen Otis, co-owner of KVLT, sits down with the GCP guys. KVLT Mead is Tacoma's first meadery with a mead taproom! Each batch is hand-crafted and produced on-site with premium and local ingredients, including PNW Clover Honey, PNW sourced fruits, and Cascadian glacial waters. She and her fellow co-owner are rabid consumers of metal music and wanted a place of their own to celebrate their love of metal music and the culture that surrounds it. KVLT is located at 5011 S Washington S...
Feb 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 207
Jeff Lanctot from BaseHubs joins the crew this time. Jeff is the CEO of the company BaseHubs. He has 20 years' experience in technology and media and has been CEO of three companies throughout his career. BaseHubs is the place to find a business that supports military families and veterans. The app combines real reviews and recommendations with smart technology, providing military families and Veterans with the ultimate community guide to the South Sound. 02:40 – Justin introduces their guest, B...
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 206
Will Sowder from Saint Hussy rejoins GCP to talk about Grit City Radio and what he's been doing since he joined them on episode 183. Saint Hussy is a local Tacoma band that has been playing across the PNW for over 30 years. The band blends Post-Punk, New Wave, and Glam to create something new…yet familiar. Grit City Radio broadcasts independent music from Seattle and Tacoma. In addition to working to support independent music in the area, they also support up-and-coming PNW artists by providing ...
Jan 31, 2022•56 min•Ep. 205
Justin and Scott hold down this episode talking about a wide variety of topics including Beverly Hills, Magic, Peacemaker, and The Ventures. 00:17 – Robo Brogan kicks off the podcast, Scott talks about Beverly Hills Nevada, and they talk about the peaks of Covid and it being on the downturn. They God bless their wives, discuss the idea of doing a GCP wives podcast, and Scott expresses his love for the F-You Clyde. Justin reflects on playing Magic back in the day with Brogan, how he expresses his...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 204
This time Scott, Jeff, and Justin get together to talk CBD, the first pig-to-human heart transplant, the old Never Never Land and a variety of other topics in between! 01:48 – Robo Brogan kicks off the podcast, they talk about GCP staying remote for now, and give props to Union Club. Justin talks about AOL chat rooms back in the day, the variety of available chat rooms, and their discord rules. He talks about the different Discord channels GCP has, the special Patrons channel, and when the next ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 203
This time Scott, Jeff, and Justin talk floating, cannabis, the recent snowstorm in Tacoma, and much more! 00:00 - Jeff kicks off the show talking about the Freak Brothers, Justin shares that Cosmic Bottles is hiring, and Scott talks about the different types of martini’s he’s been making. They make plans to have a martini show, a future bartender guest, and Justin talks about the new room design in his house. He reflects on the making of the Steam Punk Bar, the Rainbow Room, and the making of cl...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 202
Happy New Year!! This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott welcome in 2022. They talk about new dining places that opened in 2021, plans for GCP in 2022, their New Years' resolutions, and Tacompton Files friend joins the show! 00:14 – They kick off the episode counting down the Midwest New Year, they talk about the explosions in each of their neighborhoods, and each share what they're drinking. Justin talks about 2021 being the year he became a hockey fan, the Kraken plans to unveil their mascot on Jan...
Jan 03, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 201
GCP hits the 200 mark!!!! On this special episode, the guys discuss the recent snow, virtual meet-ups, how their Christmas went, give shout-outs to GCP supporters, welcome the new year, and much more! 02:05 – Brogan talks about Cosmic Bottles being closed due to snow, Justin takes a step back in time when him and Brogan drove his grandmas Z28, and snow starting this morning. Justin talks about the crazy animal wars in his backyard, Jeff talks about the bone-chilling cold for the day, and Scott t...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 200
This time, Jeff, Justin and Scott share holiday songs from awesome local PNW bands, traditions, shout-outs, and their plans for the holidays. 00:00 – Jeff kicks off the podcast talking about his recent premonition, Justin shares where Brogan is at, and kicks off the Holiday wishes. Jeff plays White Trash Christmas from some of the members of Anti-Hero, they talk about the popularity of scrapbooking, and Scott shares his love of the show The Middle. Justin talks about the Hilltop Rats Christmas s...
Dec 20, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 199
On this episode, they share opinions of the Hawkeye show, the upcoming 200th episode, and the haps at Cosmic Bottles. 00:00 – Scott kicks off the podcast taking about Jack’s BBQ in SODO, they talk about realistic looking robots, and each share what they’ve been up to. Brogan talks about the company’s holiday party, Justin talks about the recent buy out of the Lobster Shop in Tacoma, and buffets being back since Covid. Scott talks about the sea food he likes to eat, the weird things he finds on Y...
Dec 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 198
This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott talk about karaoke, great places to eat, Christmas plans, and much more! 00:21 – They kick off this episode discussing new podcast ideas, Justin talks about his Christmas wish list, and Scott talks about his recent visit to Cosmic Bottles. Jeff talks about the karaoke culture, Scott talks about friends at work being excited about karaoke, and Jeff talks about his new Unplugged for his VR. Justin shares his love of Rock Band, talks about starting up a new Discor...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 197
This Black Friday, the GCP guys get together and discuss their Thanksgiving, the shooting at the Tacoma Mall, and play a round of Is It Tacoma. 02:14 – Justin talks about the enormous amount of turkey he had leftover from Thanksgiving, Jeff talks about their realtor dropping a pie for them to enjoy, and Justin shares his love of the sweet potato pie. He talks about Thanksgiving being low-key, reads off some of the top responses to the Reddit post What Was Your Thanksgiving Drama this year, and r...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 196
This time, Jeff, Justin, and Scott record a Saturday Night Grit with special friends during the Kraken game. They cover a range of topics from cocktails, real estate, Tacoma, and much, much more! 00:19 – The show kicks off chatting about a North Korean defector in tribute to No Nut November, Justin gives props to Rusty for his recent engagement, and explains to the group the drinking rules of the game. He explains what a Dark N Stormy cocktail is, Rusty talks about the difficulty of buying an en...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 195
Anthony Remick, the owner of Puget Sound Mobile Glassblowing, joins the podcast. Through his business, Anthony aims to share his love of glassblowing with everyone, making it as easy and accessible to the public as he can. Anthony feels everyone should be able to experience creating with glass. He offers the service to multiple venues, including special events, lessons, weddings, team-building events, etc. Those interested can find out more on his website: https://pugetsoundmobileglassblowing.co...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 194
On this Saturday Night Grit, they talk about Justin and Brogans recent trip, news in the area, flying cars, and much, much more. 00:00 – Jeff kicks off the show talking about the slowest geriatric drug deal ever, they welcome November, and Justin congrats Rusty on getting engaged. They talk about making lightsabers, discuss if GCP should have a TikToc, and Justin talks about his and Brogans recent trip to Leavenworth. He talks about the amazing weather during the stay, he and Brogan talk about p...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 193
