Episodios

  • GCP: Sunday Hangout – Pumpkin Spice, Gang Life, & Close Calls

    GCP: Sunday Hangout – Pumpkin Spice, Gang Life, & Close Calls
    Oct 2 2025
    Fall has landed, and the Grit City crew jumps straight into everything from pumpkin spice overload to the chaos of Louisiana weather. Mike shares about the new dispensary lines in Minnesota, Brogan covers spooky Halloween vibes in Louisiana, and Jeff opens up about growing up in Yakima, run-ins with gangs, and some terrifying close calls. Along the way, there’s talk of the infamous Angola Prison Rodeo, Roswell alien tourism, bottomless lakes, and bad Mexican food stories that devolve into queso vs. salsa debates. Add in Jeff’s homemade hot sauce adventures, near-miss bar fights, and plenty of tangents — it’s a classic Sunday Hangout full of laughs, scares, and Tacoma grit. ⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide 00:00 – 03:00 – Opening chaos, “is this thing on?” and crew intros 03:00 – 08:00 – Minnesota fall colors, apple orchards & the first dispensary line 🌿 08:00 – 15:00 – Pumpkin spice season: PSLs, PSSs, and hot milk debates 🎃☕ 15:00 – 22:00 – Louisiana Halloween vibes, wild weather, hailstorms & trash tornadoes 🌪️ 22:00 – 30:00 – Angola Prison Rodeo & disturbing history of prison events 🤠 30:00 – 38:00 – Conspiracies: comets, asteroids, Roswell UFOs, and bottomless lakes 👽 38:00 – 45:00 – Weird food tales: Margaritas without margaritas, Minnesota queso vs. salsa 🌮 45:00 – 55:00 – Jeff’s hot sauce experiments & fermented pepper talk 🌶️ 55:00 – 1:05:00 – Growing up in Yakima, bilingual classrooms & identity stories 1:05:00 – 1:20:00 – Jeff’s gang encounters, Portland Bloods, and close calls with violence 🔫 1:20:00 – End – Wrapping up with laughs, survival stories & reflections on choices
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    1 h y 14 m
  • GCP: Sunday Hangout – Whiskey, Tattoos, & Portals to Nowhere

    GCP: Sunday Hangout – Whiskey, Tattoos, & Portals to Nowhere
    Sep 18 2025
    In this Sunday Hangout, the Grit City crew jumps straight into whiskey experiments before spiraling into tattoo ideas, creepy night walks on the Washington coast, and encounters with the infamous “black-eyed kids.” The guys swap stories about cabins, haunted bridges, local spots like Maris Farms, freeze-dried candy from Galactic Druid Treats, and honey aged in whiskey barrels. It’s a classic GCP ride full of laughs, tangents, and Tacoma flavor. ⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide 00:00 – 04:00 – Kicking off with PB&J whiskey shots 🍇🥃 04:00 – 07:00 – Coast trip recap and the idea of a GCP tattoo 07:00 – 12:00 – Creepy cabin stories, black-eyed kids, and sketchy bridges 🌲🌊 12:00 – 18:00 – Corn mazes, haunted farm fun, and kid encounters at Maris Farms 🎃 18:00 – 24:00 – Mac & cheese with ribs, Lucille’s Honey, and whiskey barrel flavors 🍯 24:00 – 30:00 – Freeze-dried candy from Galactic Druid Treats + past guest shout-outs 🍬 30:00 – 36:00 – Tacoma vendors, glassblowing, and whiskey-barrel beer experiments 🍺 36:00 – 42:00 – Tangents on cabins, coast towns, and GCP family vibes 🏖️ 42:00 – End – Wrapping with laughs, crew shout-outs, and future hangout plans
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    1 h y 15 m
  • GCP: National Grit – Hot Dongles, Walleye, and Weed Laws

    GCP: National Grit – Hot Dongles, Walleye, and Weed Laws
    Sep 10 2025
    This week, the crew goes national with voices from across the U.S. — Baton Rouge, the Twin Cities, and back home in the Pacific Northwest. They swap stories about crazy freeway ramps, cross-country driving, and why Minnesota’s pizza game is “the land of the bland.” From walleye obsession and ice fishing traditions to Michigan’s weed laws still figuring themselves out, no topic is too weird or too small for the GCP table. And if you’ve ever wondered how a bad headset dongle can turn into 20 minutes of comedy gold — you’re in the right place. Add in tales of cruise ship drinking packages, local pizza recommendations, and a few international travel fears (Canada, we’re looking at you 👀), and you’ve got one wild ride of an episode. ⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide 00:00 – 05:00 – The crew kicks things off with national roll call: Tacoma, Baton Rouge, and the Twin Cities. Cue tech hiccups, banter, and the usual chaos. 05:00 – 12:00 – Road talk: wild freeway ramps, crash-course nostalgia with Hot Wheels, and why driving in Olympia will make you question your life choices. 12:00 – 20:00 – Weed laws across the states: Michigan’s slow rollout, Minnesota catching up, and lessons learned from Washington’s saturated cannabis market. 20:00 – 28:00 – Cruise ship confessions: overpriced drink packages, day-drinking disasters, and why naps are the real vacation flex. 28:00 – 36:00 – Pizza wars: crawfish pies in Louisiana, Minnesota’s “land of the bland,” and the eternal search for a solid slice. 36:00 – 45:00 – All about walleye: fishing traditions, creepy eyes, and the great “pretty vs. ugly fish” debate. 45:00 – 55:00 – Ice fishing 101: augers, tents, beers of choice, and why PBR still reigns supreme on the ice. 55:00 – 01:05:00 – Border patrol paranoia: Canadian bans, international travel fears, and rating countries by how nice their jails look. 01:05:00 – End – The hot dongle meltdown: fried headsets, way too many puns, and a comedy spiral that only GCP could pull off.
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    1 h y 3 m
  • GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Skateboards, Comets, and Kickin it

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Skateboards, Comets, and Kickin it
    Sep 5 2025
    In this Labor Day Weekend Spectacular of the Grit City Podcast, the crew kicks things off with laughter, playful banter, and a nod to classic holiday specials. The conversation ranges from nostalgic memories of game shows and sketch comedy, to how media has evolved, to surprising discussions about VHS history, video dating, and even the cultural influence of adult films. Later, the hosts dive into deeper territory — exploring changes in media consumption, reflecting on politics and community engagement, and geeking out over a mysterious interstellar comet making its way through our solar system. With humor, honesty, and a dose of skepticism, this episode blends comedy, storytelling, and thought-provoking perspectives. 🔑 Highlights & Takeaways Behind-the-scenes fun with the crew’s Labor Day intro mishaps (00:00–03:00) Nostalgic throwbacks to game shows, SNL, In Living Color, and MADtv (04:00–07:00) A wild detour into the VHS vs. Betamax wars and adult film industry impact (07:00–10:00) Stories of 90s video dating and how it compares to modern apps (06:30–08:30) Reflections on how media consumption has shifted with YouTube, TikTok, and categorized comedy (05:00–06:00, 10:00–12:00) A personal tale about a coffee mishap at work that turns into comic gold (27:00–31:00) In-depth discussion of the mysterious I3 ATLAS comet, its odd trajectory, and what it could mean (31:00–40:00+) Honest and candid perspectives on politics, community, and personal values (17:00–25:00) ⏱️ Timestamped Guide 00:00–03:00 – Kicking off the Labor Day Spectacular intro 04:00–07:00 – Comedy nostalgia: SNL, In Living Color, MADtv 07:00–10:00 – VHS vs. Betamax, adult films, and weird 90s party stories 10:00–12:00 – Media shifts: from bad TV to curated YouTube clips 17:00–25:00 – Political reflections and community experiences 27:00–31:00 – Jeff’s hilarious coffee explosion story 31:00–40:00+ – Deep dive into the mysterious interstellar comet
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    1 h y 29 m
  • GCP: Hangout - Brogan, North Korea, Wordle, and Mustaches

    GCP: Hangout - Brogan, North Korea, Wordle, and Mustaches
    Aug 25 2025
    Brogan joins the crew on this episode, they talk about weathermen lawsuits, field trips, American defectors in North Korea, online gamers, Scott's Wordle addiction, Brogan’s stand-up plans, and porch pirates. 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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    1 h y 1 m
  • GCP: Hangout - Fireworks and Comets

    GCP: Hangout - Fireworks and Comets
    Aug 14 2025
    45 m
  • GCP: Saturday Night Grit - R.I.P

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - R.I.P
    Jul 29 2025
    On this episode, the guys discuss the recent losses in the entertainment world, music, the wrestling era of the 80’s, living life to its fullest every day, Scott’s trip to Porchfest, and Jeff’s trip to Oregon. 01:38 – Scott and Jeff reflect on meeting on the message board back in the day, what it was known for before it was defunded, and discuss listening to Off The Hook back in the day. They talk about famous people grew up wealthy but downplay it, Jeff talks about 80’s documentaries that are coming out, and Scott talks about the sad RIPS’s this week. 13:36 – The share how Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away, the amazing years of music covered by Ozzy, and the Google tribute to him. Jeff discusses the controversy surrounding Sharon Osborne, Scott reflects on the Ozzy songs he loved to jam to as a kid, and talks about the numerous remakes of the Prong song "Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck." 25:58 – Jeff talks about skipping church to watch WWE, great debates between him and his friends that derived from the fights, and the wrestling tribute to the song Land of 1000 Dances. They talk about The Hulk before all of the drama he was involved in later in life, and Scott talks about how the recent passings make him reflect on life. 35:45 – Scott talks about going to Porchfest, the bands he caught while there, and Jeff reflects on his recent visit to Rock Away Beach in Oregon. He talks about running into Geocachers, Scott explains what Geocaching is, and Jeff gives his review of the cannabis shop he explored in Oregon. Scott talks about partaking on the beach, building fires there as well, and Jeff talks about the old train there.
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    53 m
  • GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Bites at The Fairgrounds

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Bites at The Fairgrounds
    Jul 11 2025
    In this post 4th of July episode, the guys talk fireworks, the Cobra Kai incident, myths, AI, cash, and much more! 01:46 – The guys celebrate their survival of local fireworks in their areas, Jeff talks about lighting fireworks off as a kid, and his favorite types of fireworks. Scott reflects on why July 4th is close to his heart, Jeff talks about attending Cnote’s professional fireworks show, and Scott talks about visiting the Taste of the Northwest at the Puyallup fairgrounds. 18:08 – Jeff discusses the Cobra Kai incident at Summer Con, Scott expresses his appreciation for how the show hit the ’80s nostalgia points, and Jeff shares what happened at the event. They discuss what they thought was going through Martin’s head when the bite happened and how beautiful it would have been if the cop swept his leg. 36:06 – Jeff talks about his past interaction with Gary Busey, they discuss his motorcycle accident that marked the start of a decline in his career, and Scott ponders pre-Internet myths and stories shared with him as a kid. He shares his love of treasure hunts from the past, Jeff talks about his feelings on AI, and they discuss which hologrammed bands they’d watch. 54:21 – Scott talks about advancements in coding with AI, how he thinks AI is going to change in the future, and the only places he’s using cash these days. Jeff discusses his recent visit to the weed store, his favorite strain, and offers recommendations on finding the right infused joint. He discusses common mistakes made when using infused joints and shares tips on how to best celebrate the 4th of July.
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    1 h y 13 m