The Grit City Podcast

The Grit City Podcast

Best Of - Tacoma Sirens

Jun 29 • 62 min

This week is a Best Of replay of their conversation with the Tacoma Sirens. The Tacoma Sirens Rugby Club recently announced their separation from The Tacoma Rugby Club. Those interested can find more information here. On the episode, Melody, Kelsey, and…

Phase 2 - Wet Brogan Into Space

Jun 22 • 59 min

The guys get together for the second time in person since Phase 2 has been in place. They talk about places they’ve been to since the opening of Phase 2, their newest faves on TV and YouTube, and the haps around the PNW. 01:32 – Brogan shares how much…

Phase 2 - Back in The Studio

Jun 15 • 46 min

The guys are finally able to get together in person!! They discuss White Claw, DoorDash, and what’s been happing in the PNW since they last talked. 01:27 – Brogan talks about smuggling himself into Pierce County, Scott gives props to the White Claw drink,…

Quarantined 10: Not A Drill! We Have Entered Phase 2!

Jun 8 • 60 min

On Quarantined 10 the guys chat about business that are re-opening in Phase 2, their plans for when they’re able to get together again, and reminisce of yesteryears. 01:45 – The guys talk about their hopes of being able to hang out with each other in…

Dave Clark from We R Tacoma, the Tacoma Rainiers & Defiance!

Jun 1 • 61 min

On this episode, the guys chat with Dave Clark, the content creator for Tacoma Defiance and Tacoma Rainiers at WeRTacoma.com. He does most of the writing, which is rarely about sports, even when they are playing games. His focus tends to be on the culture…

Quarantined 8

May 25 • 52 min

On Quarantined 8 Brogan, Justin, and Scott get together and talk on business, adventures of ordering out, and what they’ve been watching as the quarantine continues. 03:30 – Justin talks about what he’s been doing lately during the quarantine, how he…

Mt. St. Helens Eruption with Brian Terbush

May 18 • 46 min

On Quarantine Cast 7 Justin, Brogan, and Scott talk to Brian Terbush from the Washington Emergency Management Division about the Mount St. Helens eruption that happened 40 years ago. His work supports the emergency management division’s mission to…

Quarantined 6

May 11 • 24 min

Scott and Justin sit down to give their listeners a quick update on what’s coming up in the next couple weeks. They talk about The Marble League, the different resources Tacoma Public Libraries offers, and documentaries Justin has been watching through…

Quarantined 5

May 4 • 50 min

Brogan, Justin, and Scott get together for another virtual conversation on what’s been happening lately and to take a step back in time to talk crazy road trips and the early GCP days. 00:13 – Justin gives the listeners some insight on what to expect in…

Quarantined 4: Billy from Mary Mart

Apr 27 • 49 min

GCP’s favorite marijuana expert, Billy from Mary Mart, sits down with the guys to talk about the haps at the store. Mary Mart is a retail marijuana dispensary located in the south Tacoma neighborhood. They’re family-owned and operated and take pride in…

Quarantined 3: Enter the FabLab

Apr 20 • 44 min

Billy with FabLab joins the guys for their third Quarantine Episode. FabLab Tacoma is Tacoma’s premier makerspace where they strive to provide easy and open access to cutting-edge design and prototyping equipment and to bring educational opportunities and…

Quarantined - Episode 2

Apr 13 • 69 min

Brogan, Justin, and Scott sit down for another Quarantined conversation. They were joined by some live listeners and returning guests on the GCP Discord. 01:25 – Conversation kicks off with Brogan announcing his learning of a second language, Justin talks…

Quarantined

Apr 6 • 65 min

Brogan, Justin, and Scott connect online and talk gaming the apocalypse. Many thanks to you, the GCP supporters! We appreciate you listening and support the podcast through Patreon! 01:42 – Scott comments on how often he’s put on pants in the last three…

Best Of - Old School Tacoma Ghost Tours

Mar 30 • 59 min

This episode is a GCP original that Scott and Brogan recorded with Andrew from Tacoma Ghost Tours. As mentioned in episode 112, Andrew recently unexpectedly passed away. The idea for Tacoma Ghost Tours started in 2005 with a fundraiser for the Tacoma Art…

The Studio - Tacoma Ghost Tours Tribute, Dusty’s Hideaway

Mar 23 • 51 min

On this week’s show, the guys say good bye to longtime friend of the podcast Andrew Hansen. Andrew was the owner and creator of Tacoma Ghost Tours and recently, unexpectedly, passed away. He was a key member of Tacoma’s tour scene, the first and longest…

GCP’s Big Doin’s

Mar 16 • 67 min

This time Scott, Brogan, and Justin get together to talk about what’s been going on, GCP’s upcoming plans, and Called Shots. 01:38 – Brogan talks about being home with the kids during mid-winter break, the guys share their favorite stripper names, and…

Talking Penguins - and Other Animals - with Biologist Suzanne Akerman.

Mar 9 • 63 min

One of GCP’s faves, Suzanne rejoins the guys to talk about all things Point Defiance. Suzanne 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…

Valentine’s Day and Other VD with Steve Dunkleberger

Mar 2 • 72 min

Steve Dunkelberger is back to bring us some more PNW history. As many of you may know, Steve has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Puget Sound. In addition to being a journalist, he is also a judge for the…

Allison Needles from the Tacoma News Tribune

Feb 24 • 49 min

This time Allison Needles from the Tacoma News Tribune sits down with the GCP guys. Allison was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has been reporting with the paper since 2016. She covers Tacoma city politics and education. You can find her…

Talking Pizza with Tai from The Pizza Bro’s Podcast

Feb 16 • 78 min

Tai from the Pizza Bro’s podcast sits in to talk about all things pizza and podcasting. Tai has been doing podcasting in the PNW for the past 12 years, including Pizza Bro’s that has been going for over 3 years and has put out 167 episodes so far. His…

Writing Research with Joseph Malik

Feb 11 • 73 min

GCP’s good friend Joe Malik returns to talk on doing writing research. He previously joined the guys on episodes 2, 38, 96, and 97. He is the author of two books, Dragon’s Trail and New Magic and is currently working on the final installment of the…

Scott & Justin’s Excellent Tacoma Adventure!

Feb 3 • 61 min

Billy rejoins the guys to update them on what’s going on at Mary Mart and other things happening around Tacoma. Mary Mart is a retail marijuana dispensary located nearby in the south Tacoma neighborhood. They are family-owned and operated and take pride…

Talking Tacoma with Timothy Marlowe and Andy Varga

Jan 27 • 51 min

Andy Vargo and Timothy Marlowe join the GCP team to talk about BD Local. Andy Vargo is a coach, comedian and creator of the podcast The Awkward Career. Timothy Marlowe is the founder and owner of BD Local and the podcast Be The Better. BD Local is a…

The Peace Bus

Jan 20 • 46 min

This time the GCP team is joined by Kwabi Amoah-Forson, and his friends Lia Lee, and Kevin Wilford. Kwabi is the creator of The Peace Bus, starting in Tacoma as an idea around communicating peace to others, he has been able to take this idea and share it…

Four Rounds with Jose Cervantes - Battle at the Boat 125

Jan 13 • 50 min

On this episode, the GCP team sits down with Jose Cervantes on him, his fighting career, and the upcoming Battle at the Boat 125. Jose currently has a record of 1 and 0. The fight is happening Friday, January 17th, at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma.…

GCP: Ringing in 2020. Recapping 2019.

Jan 6 • 58 min

This time, the group gets together and says goodbye to 2019 and welcomes the New Year. They lookback at exciting moments of 2019 and share what is coming up in 2020. Happy 2020 to GCP’s past guests and listeners! We’re looking forward to another great…

One-On-One with Author David James Roberts - The Paper Man

Dec 30, 2019 • 58 min

On this episode David James Roberts, local Tacoma author, sits down for an exclusive GCP one-on-one conversation with Justin. David’s first book, "The Paper Man” is a fictional story based around the real life soccer player, Matthias Sindelar. Matthias…

Hypnosis and Float Tanks with Deane and Jessie

Dec 23, 2019 • 53 min

Deane Benninghoven from Summit Hypnosis NW and Jessie Puryear from Urban Float join GCP to talk about their recent hypnotherapy experience with two floaters that received hypnosis therapy while in the tank. Deane is a certified hypnotist and artist…

What’s Going On at Old City Hall with Guion Rosenzweig

Dec 16, 2019 • 38 min

Guion Rosenzweig sits down with the guys for an update on what SURGE Tacoma and what is happening with Old City Hall. SURGE Coworking “helps individuals and small businesses to reach their full potential by providing office space and an inspiring…

Gremlins with Rusty, Ken Carlson, and Joseph Malik

Dec 9, 2019 • 66 min

Joe Malik, Ken Carlson and Rusty return to give their review on the movie Gremlins. Joe Malik is a science-fiction author who recently joined the guys on episode 96 and has also joined for previous episodes 2 and 38. Ken Carlson is a PNW artist, director,…

Drinking Whiskey with Joseph Malik

Dec 2, 2019 • 77 min

Science-fiction author Joseph Malik returns to the podcast for another great conversation and whiskey tasting. He previously joined the guys on episodes 2 and 38. He is the author of two books, Dragon’s Trail and New Magic and is currently working on the…

Brian Terbush from WSEMD

Nov 25, 2019 • 46 min

This week Brian Terbush from Washington State Emergency Management Division joins the guys to talk about what WSEMD is and how Washington residents can prepare themselves for an emergency. WSEMD’s vision is for a disaster ready and resilient Washington…

From Tacoma to Netflix’s ‘Blown Away’ - Glass Artist Edgar Valentine

Nov 18, 2019 • 47 min

Tacoma homegrown glassblower, Edgar Valentine, sits down with the GCP guys on this episode. Edgar has been working with glass since the age of 12 and has always loved creating with his hands. He attended high school at the Tacoma School of Arts where he…

Plumbing Problems with Harts Services

Nov 11, 2019 • 53 min

On this episode, Tim, Richard and Dan from Harts Services join the podcast. Harts Services is a Tacoma Plumbing company that formed in 2013. The companies aim is to provide professional, top quality, value-added solutions that customers can rely on at…

Jean-Pierre Garcia with Real Art Tacoma

Nov 4, 2019 • 58 min

Jean-Pierre Garcia joins the guys to talk about Real Art. Real Art Tacoma is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides an all ages event space and music venue. Completely volunteer ran, their aim is to create a space for young people to exist, to express…

Brian Halquist - Battle at The Boat 124

Oct 28, 2019 • 30 min

Brian Halquist and boxer Andre Keys, join the guys to talk boxing in Tacoma and the upcoming Battle at the Boat happening on November 9th at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Brian Halquist Productions is the Northwest premiere fight promotion company,…

Ethan HD

Oct 21, 2019 • 70 min

Ethan HD rejoins GCP for a second time to catch up on what has been going on since he joined them on one of the GCP Classic Episodes. Ethan HD is a pro wrestler, international pro wrestling coach, stand-up comedian, former rapper and entrepreneur. He…

Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics

Oct 14, 2019 • 58 min

This time the guys sit down with CEO Jaimie Cordero from Espionage Cosmetics. Espionage Cosmetics sells nerd based nail wraps, makeup, accessories, and tools. You can find more information on the products by visiting them online at:…

Steve’s Drunk History - Education

Oct 7, 2019 • 83 min

This time the guys have another great conversation with one of our favorites, Steve Dunkleberger. For those first tuning into an episode with him, Steve has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Puget Sound.…

Scanners with Rusty and Ken

Sep 30, 2019 • 69 min

Rusty and Ken join the guys to chat movies and such. Ken Carlson is a PNW writer, director, and producer that likes “telling stories and hopes to one day create some that won’t bore you to death”. He has written and directed Dead Drift, Penny Palabras,…

Tacoma Film Festival 2019

Sep 23, 2019 • 46 min

David and Tanya from the Tacoma Film Festival join the guys to talk about the upcoming event happening on October 3rd – 10th. Established in 2006, the film festival presents a lively week of films, workshops, events, and discussions. Tacoma Film Festival…

Urban Business Support

Sep 16, 2019 • 47 min

Oliver Scott from Urban Business Support joins the guys for this episode. He is the executive director of the organization, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit that gives businesses in gentrifying communities the resources to adapt, survive, and grow in the…

Tacoma Sirens

Sep 9, 2019 • 58 min

Melody, Kelsey, and Monica from The Tacoma Sirens join the guys to talk about women’s rugby group. Founded in 2010, they are a thriving team of bold, fun, and athletic women. Tacoma Sirens are part of the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union (PNRFU), a…

Tacoma Hounds (Tacoma Gaelic Athletic Co-Op)

Sep 2, 2019 • 67 min

This time the guys sit down with Sean, Kevin, Alex, and John from the local Hurling, Gaelic football, and Camogie club, The Tacoma Hounds, which are supported by Tacoma Gaelic Athletic Co-op, TGAC. TGAC is a 501c3 (Pending) organization dedicated to…

Food Is Free Tacoma

Aug 26, 2019 • 39 min

On this episode of the GCP, the guys talk with David Thompson from the Tacoma chapter of the Food is Free Project. The Food is Free Project is a worldwide movement of people sharing food freely. The organization strives for food-sharing that advocates for…

After Hours with Billy

Aug 19, 2019 • 63 min

Billy White joins the guys for an update on what’s been going on at Mary Mart in Tacoma. Mary Mart is a retail marijuana dispensary located nearby in the south Tacoma neighborhood. They’re family-owned and operated and take pride in serving their local…

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Suzanne Akerman

Aug 12, 2019 • 57 min

Local biologist, Suzanne Akerman, joins the podcast for another great conversation. Suzanne spends her days sharing her passion for animals with visitors at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater. When she is not performing in…

Deane Benninghoven - Hypnotist

Aug 5, 2019 • 68 min

This time the guys talk to Deane Benninghoven, certified hypnotist and artist located in Tacoma. Deane uses hypnotherapy to help adults and children overcome limiting and negative behaviors and chronic pain. He’s trained to help clients with weight loss,…

Jeremey Tate

Jul 29, 2019 • 60 min

This time the group talks with Jeremey Tate, host of the Grown Men Watch This S* * *? podcast. He also manages the hilarious @jaimsVanDerBeek Twitter account. This week they are also joined by guest host, Michelle! 2:06 – Justin gives users information on…

Best Of - Unleashed at Stadium Bowl.

Jul 15, 2019 • 46 min

This episode is a Best Of when the guys talked to Brian Nelson, the mastermind behind Unleashed at Stadium Bowl in 2016. This year Unleashed at Stadium Bowl 2019 is happening on August 4th at 9 am. At the event, participants run the stairs in a…

Boot To Boot - The Ride!

Jul 7, 2019 • 50 min

This episode the guys are recording during their Boot to Boot event that happened June 29th, 2019. 1:50 - Justin kicks off the inaugural of the Boot to Boot event at their starting point, The Flying Boots and Wings of Tacoma, he shares where the bar is…

Jet City Comic Show

Jul 1, 2019 • 51 min

This time the guys talk to James Taylor, a Co-Promoter of the Jet City Comic Show that was founded in 2009. The goal of the con is to provide an affordable experience for fans and families in addition to promoting the comic book industry and expanding the…

GCP Hangout - Flat Earth Follow Up, B2B

Jun 24, 2019 • 38 min

On this episode the guys sit down after their recording of the Flat Earth episode to give their review and also talk about their upcoming event Boot To Boot happening on June 29th. 1:40 – Justin shares where listeners can find them online, Brogan…

Steve’s Drunk History - JBLM

Jun 17, 2019 • 65 min

Steve Dunkelberger returns on this episode to talk PNW military history. Steve has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Puget Sound. In addition to being a journalist, he is also a judge for the Society of…

Flat Earth with Mark Sargent

Jun 10, 2019 • 100 min

This time the guys talk with Mark Sargent on the Flat Earth theory. Mark is a PNW local growing up on South Whidbey Island, Washington. He has been researching Flat Earth since 2014. What was at that time to him the strangest conspiracy ever, after…

Boot 2 Boot

Jun 3, 2019 • 51 min

Today the guys hang at Justin’s bar to talk about what’s coming up on the podcast and promoting their upcoming event on June 29th, The Boot to Boot! Promised to be a fun filled adventure, partygoers will be starting their quest at Flying Boots & Wings on…

Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization

May 27, 2019 • 77 min

On this episode, Nathan Bronis and Kirk Brandenburg, members of The Bigfoot Field Research Organization, join the guys to talk about their investigations into reports of Bigfoot sightings and also expeditions they host in Washington and New Mexico. BFRO,…

Walk, Don’t Run: The Story of The Ventures

May 20, 2019 • 67 min

This week we talk to Isaac Olsen and Justin Peterson about thier new project: Walk, Don't Run: The Story of The Ventures. A documentary about the surf-rock band and rock and roll hall of famers, The Ventures. Justin started fliming the project almost 10…

Gutty and Tha Wurm

May 13, 2019 • 53 min

This time the guys talk with local Tacoma artists Gutty and Tha Wurm about their newest project. Each have played in multiple bands in the area over the years including bands like Stay Grounded. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates on their…

Once Upon a Superhero

May 6, 2019 • 38 min

This time the GCP team talks with Scott Weil, producer of the movie Once Upon a SUPERHERO. The movie is about a homeless wanderer, named Solar Flare, who proclaims to be a real superhero from the Sun who has been exiled to live on Earth without his…

Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars.

Apr 29, 2019 • 53 min

This time the guys sit down with the two Marks from the podcast Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars. With hopes of Amazon Studios picking them up soon, their goal is to ride scooters and go to haunted bars 40 hours a week. Follow them on their social…

Punk Rock Gumby

Apr 21, 2019 • 44 min

On this episode the guys sit down with artist, photographer, and cosplayer Punk Rock Gumby and his sidekick Punk Rock Pokey. You can follow Punk Rock Gumby and his adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/punkrock_gumby/. 2:31 – Justin gives…

Streetball Supe

Apr 15, 2019 • 39 min

This time the guys are joined by local Seattle rapper Streetball Supe. Streetball Supe is an independent artist from Seattle's Central District. His latest album, The Streetball EP, was released February 13th and can be heard on any of your favorite music…

Citizen Corps Council of Pierce County

Apr 8, 2019 • 51 min

On this episode the teams sits down with Marvin, Melinda, and Stephanie from Citizen Corps Council of Pierce County (CCC-PC). CCC-PC is a recognized 501c3 organization and is one of nearly 2,500 councils across the United States that were created after…

Ejay O’Donnell

Apr 1, 2019 • 65 min

This time the GCP guys talk to Tacoma resident, Ejay O'Donnell. Ejay is VP of Diecutstickers.com in Tukwila, he founded the peer-to-peer mentorship group ‘Opportunity Has No Offseason’, started the Tacoma Run Club, and is the creator of the @Tacoma_WA…

Drunk History with Steve!

Mar 25, 2019 • 76 min

On this episode, Steve Dunkelberger rejoins the guys to talk Drunk History. Steve Dunkleberg has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Puget Sound. In addition to being a journalist, he is also a judge for the…

Nourish Pierce County

Mar 18, 2019 • 43 min

This time the GCP guys talk with Travis Weller from Nourish Pierce County. Nourish Pierce County is a local non-profit whose mission is to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. Established in…

New Track City

Mar 11, 2019 • 54 min

Bem, Drui, and Chi Stone from the band New Track City joins the guys on this GCP episode. New Track City is a hip hop band based out of Federal Way. They bring music rich in jazz, soul and alternative style sound with influences that range from Jay-Z,…

GCP Hangout

Mar 4, 2019 • 49 min

On this episode Justin, Jeff, and Scott are hanging at the Union Club talking about what is going on with GCP and the haps in the community. They cover Snowmageddon, Emerald City Comic Con, and ideas for upcoming shows. For listeners that know of people…

Grit City Magazine

Feb 25, 2019 • 61 min

On this episode the GCP guys talk to Sara Kay and Sierra Hartman from Grit City Magazine, a local Tacoma Magazine founded in 2017. The magazine explores the places that define Tacoma, pays homage to the history that built it, and celebrates the people who…

GCP Bonus: Archway Consulting Group

Feb 20, 2019 • 16 min

On this GCP bonus episode, the guys talk with Christina Blocker, Keith Blocker and Dr. Cindy Caldwell from Archway Consulting Group, a full service strategy consulting firm rooted in principles of equity and inclusion. The team is highly recognized for…

The Studio - Amani Taylor - Part 2

Feb 18, 2019 • 53 min

This episode is the second of the two part chat the guys have when they hang out with their friend and comedian Amani Taylor. Amani hosts weekly comedy shows at The Local 907, Trencher’s, and The Hanger 205. People can find him on Facebook and at his…

The Studio - Amani Taylor

Feb 11, 2019 • 52 min

This episode is the first of a two part chat the guys have when they hang out with their friend and comedian Amani Taylor. Amani hosts weekly comedy shows at The Local 907, Trencher’s, and The Hanger 205. People can find him on Facebook and at his website…

Tacoma CERT - Part 2

Feb 4, 2019 • 46 min

This episode is Part Two of the conversation with Josh from the Tacoma Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). As mentioned in Part One, the CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them…

Tacoma Community Emergency Response Team

Jan 28, 2019 • 43 min

This time the GCP guys sit down with Josh from the Tacoma Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such…

Edibles with Billy

Jan 21, 2019 • 48 min

This time the guys are joined by a friend of the podcast Billy. Billy is the manager of Mary Mart, he takes care of the day to day operations and has been with the company for four years. Mary Mart is the largest square footage dispensary in the state of…

The Tacoma Sun

Jan 14, 2019 • 71 min

On this episode the guys are joined by Josh Jorgensen and Erik Bjornson who are restarting The Tacoma Sun. The Tacoma Sun is a digital news source that is “Working to make Tacoma a more vibrant, healthy and inclusive city using best urban practices.” 1:35…

NYE 2018

Jan 7, 2019 • 69 min

Happy New Year!!!! For their first episode of 2019, the guys get together to reflect on 2018 and what they have coming up this year! 1:46 – The guys reflect on 2018, their new Patreon account, the tiers they offer, and what they provide for each tier.…

Finley Mimbles

Dec 31, 2018 • 43 min

This time Justin, Jeff, and Scott talk to Amber and Nathan from the production company Finley Mimbles. Finley Mimbles mission is to make films that make you laugh. They were the winners of the Gig Harbor Film Festival 72 Hour Contest in 2012, winners of…

The Studio - Castle Security

Dec 24, 2018 • 70 min

This time the GCP hosts talk with Jason from Castle Security & Protection. Castle Security Protection is a security firm that provides services to business owners, executives, and VIPs in the greater Seattle area. Castle Security’s goal is to ensure that…

FabLab and Zeva

Dec 17, 2018 • 45 min

On this episode the guys talk with Steve Tibbitts from FabLab located in Tacoma. FabLab is a makerspace technology workshop that offers premier membership-driven prototyping. Their monthly rate includes access to their prototyping, electronics,…

Alchemy Skateboarding

Dec 10, 2018 • 49 min

On this episode, the guys talk to Taylor and Terrance from the non-profit Alchemy Skateboarding, Tacoma’s best kept secret. From their website, Alchemy Skateboarding “believes that skateboarding naturally promotes and teaches: confidence, creativity,…

Steve Dunkelberger - The Maury Island Incident

Dec 3, 2018 • 37 min

On this episode Steve Dunkelberger rejoins the guys for another history lesson. Steve Dunkleberg has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around the Pugent Sound. In addition to being a journalist, he is also a judge…

Radio Tacoma

Nov 26, 2018 • 43 min

This time the guys talk with Louisa Beal and Pam Beal from Radio Tacoma. Radio Tacoma is a low-power FM public access radio station developed to serve Tacoma, Washington, to provide the community with the opportunity for participatory democracy and to…

Best Of - Jeff Black

Nov 19, 2018 • 49 min

This time the guys do a GCFU with Derek Graziano, host of Sometimes Geek podcast, a show that covers all of the major news from the gaming industry in a short and easy to listen format. Derek also co-hosts the newish podcast, Rolling Misadventures, a…

The Studio - Jeff, Justin, and Scott

Nov 12, 2018 • 36 min

On this episode, Justin, Jeff, and Scott kick it at Justin’s home studio to talk Tacoma Hops, The Union Club, PNW earthquakes, and ideas for future shows! 2:28 – The guys kick off the show with giving props to GCP fans that became customers of Tacoma Hops…

Filmmaker - Matt Esteron

Nov 5, 2018 • 52 min

This time the guys sit down with Matt Esteron, film producer and co-creator of Mozaic Studios. Matt’s most recent film, DRONE will be available online in November of 2018. Mozaic Studios has won many awards, including the 2018 winner for Best Actress at…

FAIRWINDS Cannabis

Oct 29, 2018 • 60 min

This week Steve from Fairwinds joins the guys and they also have a special guest from Yakima who joins the conversation: Jeff’s Mom! Fairwinds is a cannabis grower whose focus is based on wellness. They work closely with their scientists to develop new…

Joseph Malik Returns!

Oct 22, 2018 • 70 min

This time the guys are rejoined by local author, Joseph Malik. His first book, Dragon's Trail, was released in September of 2016, and is a #1 international bestseller. His second book, New Magic is the second installment in the Outworlders series,…

Joshua W. Turner

Oct 15, 2018 • 40 min

On this episode, Justin, Scott, and Jeff sit down with Joshua W. Turner, local indie singer/songwriter and producer based out of Tacoma. His music, in his words, is a solid mix between Ed Sheeran, Phil Phillips and Benjamin Francis Leftwich. People…

The Studio - After Hours with Billy from Mary Mart.

Oct 8, 2018 • 47 min

This time the guys hang out with Billy White, a returning guest, from Mary Mart in Tacoma. Mary Mart is a retail marijuana dispensary located nearby in the south Tacoma neighborhood. They’re family-owned and operated and take pride in serving their local…

SPICE! Dances of the African and Arab Diaspora

Oct 1, 2018 • 40 min

This time the guys talk with Denetta Uzzell(who dances under the name Nafiah) and Carol The Belly Dancer, about the Tacoma event SPICE! Carol created SPICE! in 2017. SPICE! is a powerful, exciting showcase of dance styles from around the world with…

Tacoma Hops

Sep 24, 2018 • 56 min

On this fun episode, the guys talk with LeeAnn McGhie-Stoermer, the owner of Tacoma Hops. Tacoma Hops offers a walking tour of Tacoma's breweries and feature a fantastic beer and local food pairing at each stop. Their 2 ½ - 3 hour tour features…

Tacoma Film Festival

Sep 17, 2018 • 44 min

On this episode, the guys sit down with Wade Neal and David Dinnell from the Tacoma Grand Cinema. Wade and David stoped by to talk about the Tacoma Film Festival that’s going on Thursday October 4th – 11th, starting at the Grand Cinema. The film festival…

Best of - Shroom Brothers

Sep 10, 2018 • 88 min

This time the guys play a best of from 2015 where they talked with husband and wife, Bob and Carrie and Bob from Shroom Brothers. Beginning in 2012, Shroom Brothers is a company that sells beautiful originally made art that includes wearable and hangable…

GCFU - The Church Cantina

Sep 3, 2018 • 22 min

This episode is a Grit City Follow UP with Rusty, longtime friend of the podcast, and one of the owners of The Church Cantina. The Church Cantina is located at 5240 South Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Their grand opening is on September 8th at 5 PM where the…

Brogan’s Bad Week

Aug 27, 2018 • 35 min

This week the guys discuss the bad week Brogan’s had including Wizards Keep being burglarized and him almost dying. 4:42 – After discussing Justin’s house warming party, conversation turns to Wizards Keep recently being burgled at 3:46 am the day of…

Local hip-hop artist Benjamin J

Aug 20, 2018 • 31 min

This week, the guys sit down with local hip hop artist, Benjamin J, at the Union Club in Tacoma. Benjamin has been in the PNW for the last year and is originally from North Carolina. He recently put out his first album, First In Flight. People can hear…

Apache 6 - Cannabis Security

Aug 13, 2018 • 52 min

This time the guys sit down with Nacho, owner of Apache Six. Apache Six is a veteran based company that trains, recruits, and staffs security guards, private investigators, and executing protection agents from some of the most demanding industries. Apache…

The Studio - After Hours with Rusty

Aug 6, 2018 • 62 min

This week the guys sit down with longtime friend of the show, Rusty, to chat about his new bar/ restaurant in Tacoma, The Church Cantina. This is the 4th time he’s been on, previous episodes he has also joined them on were Episode 1, 10, and 11. The…

SURGE Tacoma and The Union Club.

Jul 30, 2018 • 41 min

On this episode the guys visit Alice Lubic and Guion Rosenzweig from SURGE. They recorded at the Union Club location. SURGE Coworking “empowers startups, freelancers, entrepreneurs, students, and non-profits by providing state of the art offices,…

Art on The Ave

Jul 23, 2018 • 54 min

This time the guys recorded from Tacoma’s Art on the Ave 2018. Art on the Ave is Tacoma’s largest art based event that celebrates music and arts along 6th Avenue from State St to Alder. This year was its 18th year and attracted thousands of supporters.…

Best Of - Spun

Jul 16, 2018 • 76 min

This time the guys do a GCFU with Derek Graziano from The Sometimes Geek Podcast, a show that covers all of the major news from the gaming industry in a short and easy to listen format. He’s kicking off a new podcast, Rolling Misadventures. GCFU is then…

Ben Andrews - RenCon

Jul 9, 2018 • 43 min

This time the guys sit down with Ben Andrews, creator of RenCon, Renton Comicon. RenCon is a celebration for comic book fans, technophiles, cosplayers, & nerds of all ages! It is a place where you can buy your favorite comic book, find that collectable…

Best Of - Blue Helix

Jul 2, 2018 • 67 min

On this episode, after a short intro, the guys replay a "Best Of" that was recorded with Sami Chohfi from Blue Helix. Blue Helix is a local alternative rock band that Sami formed in 2008. Their latest record, “A Tale of Two Halves” was released in 2014.…

Pretty Gritty Tours - Chris Staudinger

Jun 25, 2018 • 61 min

This week the guys chat with Chris Staudinger owner of Pretty Gritty Tours at Wizards Keep Games in Renton. Chris is an Adventurer, videographer, social media consultant that has travelled around the world writing articles for places like USA Today.…

Puzzle and Game Designer - Mike Selinker

Jun 18, 2018 • 52 min

This time the guys sit down with Mike Selinker. Mike Selinker is the president and chief creative officer of Lone Shark Games. He's the co-creator of the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Lords of Vegas, Unspeakable Words, and many other games, as well as…

Best Of - Jake Bird

Jun 11, 2018 • 34 min

On this podcast the guys do a GCFU with Donaven Brians from Rusted Portal Games to talk about them joining Wizards of the Coast for the upcoming Free RPG. They’ll be brining Apocalypse the Risen for people to try before it’s released! After they catch up…

Music Documentarian Isaac Olsen

Jun 4, 2018 • 52 min

This week the guys sit down with Isaac Olsen, a local writer, director, and producer from Tacoma. His movies include Ich Hunger, Quiet Shoes, Semi Iconic and Strictly Sacred, The Story of Girl Trouble. Justin kicks off this episode chatting about his…

The Knights of Pythias, Commencement Lodge # 7 with Steve Dunkelberger

May 28, 2018 • 66 min

Steve Dunkelberger joins the GCP team this week to talk Pythians and the Pythian Temple. Steve has been a working journalist for more than 20 years at various publications around Washington's Puget Sound, and is currently the news writer/online editor at…

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Biologist Suzanne Akerman

May 21, 2018 • 60 min

One this episode they guys are joined with Suzanne Akerman. Suzanne 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. When she is not…

Amani Taylor

May 14, 2018 • 58 min

This time the guys are sitting down with Amani Taylor, a local PNW comedian and host of weekly comedy shows at The Local 907, Trencher’s, and The Hanger 205. People can find him on Facebook and at his website AmaniTaylor.com. ******Avengers Spoiler******…

Tacoma Ghost Tours

May 7, 2018 • 53 min

This time Justin and Scott are joined by Andrew who is a part Tacoma Ghost Tours, the first and longest running paranormal guided walking tour of Tacoma. Running since 2012, they offer three different, entertaining, tours around the connection between…

Fear and Loathing at Norwescon - Part 4

Apr 30, 2018 • 69 min

The Norwescon 41 saga comes to an end with Fear and Loathing Part IV. This time they’re joined by their friend James and also David Carnahan from The Alexandria RPG Lending Library. The Alexandria RPG Lending Library is now an official non-profit in the…

Fear and Loathing at Norwescon - Part 3

Apr 23, 2018 • 66 min

The Norwescon 41 saga continues with Fear and Loathing Part III. This time they are joined by Tommy Rice, author of the book The Lok, and the guys from Rusted Portal Games, creators of Apocalypse the Risen. The show kicks off with the Justin sharing his…

Fear and Loathing at Norwescon - Part 2

Apr 16, 2018 • 61 min

On this episode the guys are back with Fear and Loathing Part II from Norwescon 41, this time with Kozar of Eldritch LARP and Rusty. They cover some of their favorite memories of the con, going for the first time, and what the convention means to them.…

Fear and Loathing at Norwescon - Part 1

Apr 9, 2018 • 72 min

This episode is part 1 of the Fear and Loathing at Norwescon 41 with their friends Rusty and Calvin. Norwescon is a sci-fi convention that promotes “science fiction, fantasy, and science through the written word, art, and educational programs, such as the…

Billy, Misha, and Ava D’Jor

Apr 2, 2018 • 51 min

Billy and Misha return to give the guys an update on what’s new in the 253 cannabis world, this time joined by another fellow Mary Mart friend, Ava D'Jor from the Gritty City Sirens. Gritty City Sirens is a local Tacoma burlesque troop that performs in…

Penny Palabras

Mar 26, 2018 • 55 min

On this episode, the guys sit down with Ken Carlson, Deena Ingley, and Emilie Rommel Shimkus to talk about Ken’s newest project, Penny Palabras. After his sci-fi comedy “Dead Drift,” Ken shifted gears to create a “cinematic adaptation” of the graphic…

Dystopia Rising: Washington

Mar 19, 2018 • 53 min

On this episode the guys are joined with Gaylon "Coop" Cooper the Coordinator Director and Jim Flood, the Storytelling Director of Dystopia Rising. Dystopia Rising is a completely immersed LARP (Live Action Role-Playing experience set in a…

Weird Elephant

Mar 12, 2018 • 58 min

This episode the guys sit down with Wade, the creator and programmer of Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma. Weird Elephant shows weekly screenings of cult classics and new movies that are “bizarre, spine-chilling, fantastic, avant garde, retro,…

Mary Mart, Chris Stone, and T

Mar 5, 2018 • 55 min

On this episode Billy and Misha from Mary Mart return to catch up with the GCP guys. This time they’ve also brought Terrance and Chris to join the conversation. T is another face of Mary Mart and Chris is an MMA fighter and owner of the Gig Harbor MMA…

The Sometimes Geek - Derek Graziano

Feb 26, 2018 • 53 min

Derek Graziano hosts The Sometimes Geek Podcast, a show that covers all of the major news from the gaming industry in a short and easy to listen format. He’s also added a new series called Sometimes Geek Levels Up that goes a little deeper in specific…

Episode 3: Mary Mart’s Billy and Misha

Feb 19, 2018 • 52 min

This week the guys talk to Billy and Misha from Mary Mart. Mary Mart is the largest square footage dispensary in the state of Washington that offers a friendly and fun atmosphere with premium cannabis and prices to fit anyone’s budget. They are located on…

Episode 2: Joseph Malik

Feb 12, 2018 • 47 min

This week, the GCP guys are joined by fantasy author Joe Malik. His first book, Dragon's Trail, was released in September of 2016, and is a #1 international bestseller. He is currently working on his second book in the series. Joe is appearing at RadCon…

Episode 1: Return of The Grit City Podcast (and Rusty)!

Feb 5, 2018 • 59 min

The Return with Rusty They’re back!!! After taking some time to re-coop the guys are back and better than ever! This season they’re also joined by Justin, the newest member of the podcast!! They kick off this season with none other than comedian Rusty who…