The Grit City Podcast

Drew, member of the band Buffalo Preacher sits down with Jeff, Scott, and Justin to talk music, vinyl records, Covid, and music they love. The band is a continuing project that was inspired by living proof that raw talent, ambition and honesty can still prevail. Their latest album, On Sacred Ground, is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Pandora. Keep updated on the band by following them...

Will Sowder from the band Saint Hussy joins the guys for this episode. Saint Hussy is a local experimental rock band from Tacoma. The band recently put together a scholarship fund for non-privileged kids to attend the School of Rock in Seattle, tuition-Free. Every $300.00 in album sales equals one kid attending the School of Rock. Saint Hussy will be playing live next month at the Central Saloon F...

00:01 – Scott talks about Puyallup trending on Twitter recently, they talk about the new listeners they acquired from their visit to Spokane, and Jeff shares his love of posting pictures on Discord. Scott talks about tapping out of Facebook, Justin talks about getting people to join Safe Street meetings post covid and kicks off Jeffs Capades. Justin talks about the recent fires in Puyallup, Scott...

Comedian Dave Losso joins Justin and Scott on this episode. Recently relocated to the PNW, Dave is originally from Chicago and has been all over the country headlining comedy shows. Labeled “a joke machine” by Savage Henry Magazine, he’s worked with such acts as Kyle Kinane, Ari Shaffir, Sean Patton, Johnny Pemberton, Josh Fadem, and Adam Clayton-Holland. His debut album is out now; you can find i...

This time Julie Judy, the Community Development Lead from The Coffee Oasis, joins Scott and Justin. The Coffee Oasis is a non-profit organization that exists to create pathways of opportunity for youth to be restored in heart, soul, mind, and body. They believe youth are the future of our community, but many are hurting, homeless, and hindered from living their full potential. They support youth f...

This time Scott and Justin reflect on the second part of their trip to Spokane. 01:11 - Justin explains Jeff being on a road trip and what he did while hanging with one of the GCP fans. He shares how people can listen to GCP live, talks about their experience at Buddy Boy Farms in Spokane, and they talk about how it felt like a con weekend. Justin talks about taking Lime scooters to Dry Fry Distil...

On this episode, Scott and Justin get the opportunity to join Galadriel, DJ, and their amazing team for a tour of Buddy Boy Farms!!! The owners of the farm have 40 years of certified organic farming under their belt and use the most natural & organic methods of growing their numerous strains. Their growmasters constantly work toward nourishing & creating the cleanest, finest buds on the pl...

Bill Miller, Pacific North Westerner, and Justin’s father-in-law sits down with the guys on this episode to talk about his life and adventures on Anderson Island. 02:06 – Justin introduces Bill, shares that his mother-in-law listens to the podcast, and talks about the drinks he’s been enjoying lately. Bill talks about finding a lot at Anderson Island, getting scammed out of the first lot he bought...

This time the guys sit down with Brandon, the creator of the Tacompton Files page on Facebook. Tacompton Files was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area and has grown into a place that also shares news on missing people and animals, and information directly related to the Tacoma area. The page was created in 2015 and has grown to have 82,014 followers, with 71,842 people that like the pa...

Brian Nelson, the mastermind behind Unleashed at Stadium Bowl, owner of Grit 360, and Co-Founder/Chairman of the Board for Kindred Souls Foundation, sits down with Scott and Justin to catch up since the last time he joined the podcast in 2016. This year Unleashed at Stadium Bowl is happening on August 8th. At the event, participants run the stairs in a competitive timed event or walk (untimed). Th...

The whole gang sits down to talk about the haps at Cosmic Bottles, 4th of July plans, and UFOs. 00:15 – Brogan talks about the drinks he’s bringing to the 4th of July celebration, Justin shares where listeners can find them online. Jeff tries out his new greeting, they talk about the high temperatures at each other’s house, and their trip next month to visit The Buddy Boy Farm. Brogan talks about...

Jeff, Justin, and Scott sit down for a Saturday Night Grit to talk about a variety of things including: Juggalo’s, Mac Sabbath, and amazing food in Tacoma. 01:50 – Justin kicks off this episode talking about Cosmic Bottles crawfish broil that’s coming up, they each discuss their feelings on crawfish, and Jeff talks about a guy eating an iguana. Justin talks about catching up with Billy, the great...

This week the guys catch up with Chris Staudinger, owner of Pretty Gritty Tours since he was last on the show. Pretty Gritty Tours was founded in 2016 by a collection of guides, artists, and historian who feelt that the South Sound is one of the most beautiful and underrepresented parts of the world. Since then they have been digging deep into the stories, the businesses, and the buildings that ma...

Narin Vann sits down with Scott and Justin on this week’s episode. Narin, the greatest Ordained Minister of all time, is also a professional stand-up comedian that has performed all over the country. As an Ordained Minister, he has done over 70 weddings where his specialty is the awkward photos he does at the ceremony. For booking information please contact him at narinvann@gmail.com ! On the come...

Luan Roberts sat down with GCP to share her knowledge and love of tide pooling. She has been in the PNW and exploring for the last 5 years and hopes she can inspire others to get out and tide pool too! You can find her on Instagram: @luanimal and her website: https://www.naturelookings.com/ 01:21 – Justin and Scott kick off the show missing Jeff, Luan introduces herself, and Justin gives props to...

Billy rejoins the podcast with friend Henry Hagen from The Henry Hagen Band. In addition to being a friend of the podcast, Billy represents the local cannabis store Mary Mart. Mary Mart prides themselves in being well-versed in their craft and love offering their expertise and insight when it comes to marijuana and its many applications. He's also joined the guys for 11 other episodes, find more i...

This time the GCP guys sat down for a fun conversation with Jason and Tim, members of the PNW band ANTIHERO. I has been together for 5 years, though Jason and Tim have been playing for years together. You can find more information about the band on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. 00:30 – Jason talks about the first time he threw his drum sticks out to the crowd, Justin welcomes Robo Brogan, and re...

GCP is back recording in person!! Their first live guest is the great friend of the podcast, Steve Dunkelberger. 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 Professional Journalists National Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Awards. He has also has given lectures in the...

On this Saturday Night Grit, the guys get together and discuss the recent I-5 mess, pickle beer, Brogans upcoming trips, and heading back to record at the Union Club next week. 01:46 – Jeff wishes everybody a Happy 8th of May, Brogan talks about what has been going on at Cosmic Bottles, and they talk about what they’re going to wear for their golf uniforms. Justin talks about what he wears under h...

All the guys get together to talk about Tacoma News, their return to Union Club May 15th, and GCP’s summer plans! 01:42 – Brogan and Justin discuss how Brogan is sitting on the floor, Brogan talks about how Cosmic Bottles is doing, and Justin talks about getting his second Covid shot. They discuss what they want to name the GCP hot dog, Justin talks about their upcoming golf plans, and shares Robo...

On this episode, Justin shares his recent trip to Port Townsend, they give updates on plans to return to the Union Club to record, Scott Topics, Jeff Capades, and much more!! 02:22 - Justin gives the team an update on the progress of his studio, they talk about their plans to start recording again at the Union Club, and Justin shares updates that have happened at the club. Scott expresses his exci...

This week the guys introduce two new bits for the show, discuss PNW’s beautiful weather, the haps in the news, and GCP’s summer plans! 00:32 – The show kicks off with the guys talking about the recent bobcat attack in the news, Jeff questions if he chose the right slogan for his Founders Mug, and Justin talks about this week’s 4/20 deals at Mary Mart. They talk about enjoying the beautiful weather...

This week Scott, Jeff, Justin get together to try out new bits, discuss new happening places coming to Tacoma, and recent news in Tacoma. 00:31 – Scott and Jeff give props to Justin for his intro bit, Jeff talks about his road trip to visit family, and the Jager bombs he’s been enjoying while there. Justin dives into the podcast’s latest bit “Is It Tacoma”, he reads off three headlines, and Scott...

On this episode Justin, Scott, and Jeff talk about what they’ve been up to lately, local haps around Tacoma, and Brogan joins the conversation towards the end of the show. Special guest James reads his first GCP Blog at the end of the episode, The Harbor. 01:58 – The guys reflect on the past week’s episode, Justin gives props to Buddy Boy Farms, and talks about getting his first Covid shot. He tal...

This episode was another great one that they were lucky enough to be able to record in person!! They were joined by DJ, Co-Owner, and Galadriel, General Manager, of Buddy Boy Farm. Buddy Boy Farm, located in Eastern Washington, got started in 2013 producing cannabis. The owners of the farm have 40 years of certified organic farming under their belt and use the most natural & organic methods of...