The Grit City Podcast

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The Grit City Podcast is a weekly audio experience like no other! Hosted from the vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington - also known as "Grit City," our show has been entertaining and informing listeners since 2014. And what a ride it's been! Every week, we release a new episode that introduces you to the dynamic and inspiring individuals who call the Pacific Northwest home. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to authors, artists, and unique characters, our guests embody the hard-working, blue-collar spirit that Grit City is known for. And let's not forget the occasional drug-fueled weirdo we may have met at a comedy club the night before! The Grit City Podcast first launched back in the summer of 2014 and quickly built a loyal fanbase of listeners who appreciated the show's unique perspective on the Seattle/Tacoma area. After a brief hiatus in 2017, the podcast was rebooted in 2018, with even more friends and family members involved. It quickly regained its "must listen to" status and went on to deliver an impressive 275 episodes and counting, delivering over 280 hours of audio content to our fans since. With no signs of slowing down soon! Our mission at The Grit City Podcast is simple: to bring the hard-working spirit of the Pacific Northwest to the world and have a good time doing it! We aim to create a community of listeners who understand and appreciate the concept of "grit". With a focus on local business owners, entrepreneurs, and unique characters, sprinkled with a good dose of humor, The Grit City Podcast is a one-of-a-kind audio experience that you won't want to miss. So, if you're looking for a weekly dose of inspiration, laughter, and a celebration of the human spirit, look no further than The Grit City Podcast! Subscribe now and join us for the ride! We would love to hear how you found us. Get in touch here (/contact/) or: info@gritcitypodcast.com Looking for a way to support the show? Stop by the Store (/store) and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast): https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast

  1. Saturday Night Grit: Valentines, OnlyFans, AI Bosses, and Digital Prostitution

    FEB 18

    Saturday Night Grit: Valentines, OnlyFans, AI Bosses, and Digital Prostitution

    Jeff, Scott, and Mike open this Valentine’s Day edition of Saturday Night Grit with a mix of Space Needle clichés and hard-hitting societal questions. The crew tackles the controversial intersection of digital platforms like "Fans Only" and the legal definition of prostitution, questioning how these digital footprints impact future employment and decision-making skills. This leads into a deep dive into the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, sparked by a recent prediction from Microsoft’s AI CEO that white-collar tasks could be fully automated within the next 18 months. The guys debate whether we are facing a cultural plateau or a necessary "equal opportunity" shift that will force a resurgence in true human creativity. The tech talk continues with a look at how AI is already reshaping entertainment—from Greenland-themed GTA 6 trailers to high-end transcriptions and the "magic tricks" of search algorithms. The hosts weigh the "cool factor" of futuristic tech like eVTOL flying cars at the Olympics against the gritty reality of a job market where office workers and creative professionals alike face obsolescence. Amidst the chaos of the digital future, Mike also settles the debate on Minnesota’s geography, jokingly labeling the region as "Southern Canada" while discussing the unique logistical challenges of living in the northernmost state of the lower 48. Turning to matters closer to home, the team shares a heartfelt call to action for the Tacoma community regarding a local favorite. They discuss the devastating fire at Side Piece Kitchen and the long road to recovery for its owner, Hailey, following a severe kitchen accident that resulted in major burns. This powerful segment serves as a vital reminder for listeners to check their fire extinguishers and establish household fire drills. The episode wraps up with a wild recap of Super Bowl prop bets—including the legendary striker who turned a field run into a $50,000 payday—and a final plea to support the local entrepreneurship and "standing with Hailey" through her recovery. Show Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Valentine’s Day Blues and Space Needle Clichés 06:36 – The "Fans Only" Debate: Digital Cam Sites vs. Legalized Prostitution 12:09 – AI Transcriptions, Greenland GTA 6, and Porn Translations 14:09 – The 18-Month Deadline: Microsoft’s AI CEO on White Collar Jobs 17:14 – Will AI Kill Creative Jobs? The Value of Human Boredom 20:12 – Pop Music vs. AI Art: The Coming Culture Shift 25:40 – Flying Cars at the Olympics: The Future of eVTOL Vehicles 30:53 – Engineering Wing Stress and Homemade Harriers 35:13 – Local Spotlight: Standing with Hailey and the Side Piece Kitchen Fire 39:14 – Home Safety 101: Fire Extinguishers, Flash Burns, and Drills 46:41 – The Hotline: A Mysterious "Inspirational" AI Voicemail 52:15 – Super Bowl Sunday Recap: Striking for $50k and Prop Bet Odds 55:40 – Gladiators and Sports: The Ultimate Political Distraction 58:52 – Seattle Parade Crowds and Greasing the Light Poles 01:01:21 – Southern Canada: The Unique Geography of Minnesota 01:03:04 – Final Call for Support: Standing with Hailey through Recovery

    1h 3m
  2. GCP: Hangover Sunday: Rambo Knives & Tarot Cards

    FEB 5

    GCP: Hangover Sunday: Rambo Knives & Tarot Cards

    Jeff, Scott, and Mike ring in the "heatwave" with the latest episode of Hangover Sunday. The guys dive into the evolution of The Scrapyard with Tacompton Files, the ethics of cleaning local skate parks, and the new GCP Hotline—including C-Note’s legendary Rambo knife birthday story. Things get mystical as Jeff uses a specialized Norse tarot deck from Iceland to read C-Note’s future (spoiler: Odin is involved). From Nigerian "Social Catfish" scams to the horrors of the Bellevue commute and the mystery of the "Bacon Vault" at Salish Lodge, this episode covers the gritty reality of life, work, and the impending robot revolution. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Heatwaves and "Ice Falling on Ice" (Seattle vs. Minnesota) 03:22 – Scrapyard: From Backyard Dirt to Full Production 06:31 – Midlife Skateboarding and Cleaning the Bowl 08:58 – THE HOTLINE: How to call the Grit City Podcast 11:23 – Voicemail: C-Note’s First Knife & Birthday Boomboxes 13:57 – Jeff’s Traffic Reports and Snyder’s Pretzels 16:15 – Silver, Gold, and "Make-Believe" Crypto Money 19:53 – The Meat & Potatoes: Tarot Reading for C-Note 24:07 – Social Catfish: Nigerian Scams and "My King" Red Flags 26:33 – Prom Dates and Ninja Turtles 28:43 – The Seattle Freeze and Anti-Antifreeze Parties 31:36 – Workplace Social Rules: The Breakroom vs. The Floor 34:31 – Commute Horrors: Fatality Corners and Bellevue Traffic 38:46 – Caution Tape Mazes and Bar Room Puke Stories 45:36 – Twin Peaks Vibes: Salish Lodge and the Bacon Vault 51:51 – Wind River: Goats on Cars and Trailer Park Casinos 56:15 – Commuting in Japan vs. American Strip Mall Living 01:00:11 – Pampering Robots and Avoiding Skynet 01:01:23 – How to connect with GCP (Discord, Email, and Hotline) Visit the home of the grit: www.gritcitypodcast.com Call the Hotline: 1-855-474-8272

    1h 2m
  3. GCP: 1-855-GRITCPC

    JAN 22

    GCP: 1-855-GRITCPC

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    1h 2m
  4. GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Star Trek Secrets, the MTV Era, and the Mystery of Comet Atlas

    JAN 9

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Star Trek Secrets, the MTV Era, and the Mystery of Comet Atlas

    Kick off the new year with the Grit City Podcast crew as Jeff, Scott, and Mike ring in 2026 with a deep dive into the nostalgia of the 1980s. This episode of Saturday Night Grit starts with a trip down memory lane to the 1981 launch of MTV, tracing its evolution from "Video Killed the Radio Star" to the reality TV powerhouse it became. The hosts share their own coming-of-age stories tied to the "Music Television" era, before transitioning into some legendary television history. They explore a recent Star Trek documentary, revealing the complicated life of Gene Roddenberry and the surprising reality that the franchise only survived thanks to Lucille Ball’s business savvy and the financial success of I Love Lucy reruns. The conversation takes a cosmic turn as the guys analyze the bizarre behavior of Comet A/I (Atlas). From its mysterious "anti-tail" to its unexplained non-gravitational acceleration, the hosts debate why the scientific community seems to be downplaying its unique characteristics. This leads to a larger social commentary on the current state of information in 2026, with the crew drawing eerie parallels between modern headlines and films like Idiocracy and Don’t Look Up. They discuss the "hoax of affordability" and the frustration of being told to ignore the data right in front of your eyes. Wrapping things up with some true Midwestern "grit," the trio discusses the unique winter culture of floating ice bars and the high-stakes risks of driving trucks onto frozen lakes. Mike shares some harrowing stories of Minnesota ice safety, which sparks a broader debate on American close-mindedness and the necessity of travel to gain perspective. Whether it’s debating the geography of the equator or reminiscing about the legendary "Mr. Oinge" in Elko, this episode is a quintessential mix of pop culture, conspiracy, and regional banter. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to 2026: The State of the World 03:19 – New Year’s Recap: Die Hard and 15th Birthday Parties 04:09 – Gaming Interlude: Goober Dash and the Multitasking Myth 07:34 – Boy Scout Memories and Knot-Tying Skills 09:32 – The Launch of MTV: "Video Killed the Radio Star" 12:18 – The Golden Era: Remote Control, TRL, and The Real World 16:41 – The Decline of Music Television and the YouTube Shift 21:33 – Headbangers Ball and Heavy Metal Memories 23:30 – Star Trek History: Gene Roddenberry’s Complicated Genius 25:40 – The Desilu Funding: How Lucille Ball Saved the Federation 28:13 – "Don't Kill Spock": The Infamous Fan Death Threats 31:19 – The Mystery of Comet A/I (Atlas) and its "Anti-Tail" 34:52 – Idiocracy, Don’t Look Up, and Modern Information Hoaxes 39:27 – Floating Ice Bars and Ice Fishing Safety 45:06 – Driving on Frozen Lakes: Minnesota vs. Washington 48:19 – Crossing the Equator: A Geography Check 49:37 – The "Close-Mindedness" of America and the Need to Travel 52:49 – Elko, Ely, and the Legend of "Mr. Oinge" 55:40 – Sign-off and Website Info

    56 min
  5. GCP: New Year's Eve - Chit Chat Edition

    JAN 5

    GCP: New Year's Eve - Chit Chat Edition

    Ring in 2026 with the Grit City crew! In this laid-back "Chit Chat" edition, Jeff, Scott, and Mike navigate the confusing world of live New Year's countdowns across the globe. From the technical glitches of YouTube streaming to deep dives into 90s dating shows and the future of AI, this episode is a nostalgic and futuristic romp through the final hours of 2025. Key Takeaways The New Year’s Illusion: How parents use early countdowns to trick their kids into going to bed early. 90s TV Deep Dive: A hilarious look back at shows like Elimidate, Singled Out, and In Living Color. The "Teatro ZinZanni" Saga: Mike shares his experiences with dinner theater and the mysterious "Mr. PP’s Clubhouse." The Future of AI: A serious (and slightly terrifying) discussion on AI’s power consumption and whether the universe itself is just a "natural version" of AI. Timestamped Chapters [01:40] Introduction and the search for a live ball drop. [03:50] Time zone confusion: Why does Canada get New Year’s before the US? [07:05] Discussion on "Grinds" coffee pouches and nicotine alternatives. [11:35] 2026 Resolutions: From having more fun to avoiding felonies. [19:15] Watching the Arc de Triomphe light show in Paris. [21:10] The redacted Epstein files discussion. [26:50] Nostalgia Trip: Carson Daly, Dick Clark, and 90s dating shows. [38:15] Rick Moranis and the potential for a Goonies 2. [43:50] The dinner theater experience: Teatro ZinZanni. [62:30] AI Deep Dive: Google Gemini, power bottlenecks, and simulation theory. [69:40] Lucid dreaming and state checks. [77:00] Final New Year’s toast and sign-off.

    1h 36m
  6. GCP: Hangover Sunday - Hotdish, Ice Bars & Holiday Regret

    12/24/2025

    GCP: Hangover Sunday - Hotdish, Ice Bars & Holiday Regret

    It’s a full-on Hangover Sunday episode of the Grit City Podcast, and the chaos is very real. The crew kicks things off talking about Pacific Northwest flooding before drifting into Midwest culture shock, hobby farms, holiday shopping panic, and the kind of winter weather that makes people build fully stocked bars on frozen lakes. From hotdish vs. casserole debates to Costco rage, forgotten gifts, and the strange appeal of ice-fishing bars that deliver drinks by snowmobile, this episode is packed with relatable holiday regret and classic GCP banter. It’s laid-back, funny, and exactly the kind of conversation that happens when friends sit down with coffee after a long night out. If you’ve ever overcommitted during the holidays, questioned your life choices at Costco, or wondered why people willingly live somewhere that makes 26 degrees feel “warm,” this one’s for you. 00:00 – Cold Open Chaos Hangover Sunday energy kicks in with weather talk, rambling intros, and the crew easing into the episode. 03:30 – Pacific Northwest Flooding Discussion of heavy rain, flooding, and how the PNW handles “extreme” weather compared to other regions. 07:45 – Regional Disaster Comparisons Comparing floods, hurricanes, and winter storms — and which ones people think they’re prepared for. 12:10 – Hobby Farms & Animal Rentals The conversation drifts into hobby farms, renting goats and sheep for land management, and why everyone secretly wants a farm. 18:00 – HOA Goats & Landscaping Logic Using animals to clear land sounds ridiculous… until it actually makes sense. 22:30 – Holiday Shopping Panic Forgetting what gifts you already bought, last-minute shopping stress, and the fear of missing something important. 28:10 – Mall Trips Right Before Christmas Why the mall is the worst possible place to be during the holidays — and why people keep going anyway. 33:45 – Costco During the Holidays Costco chaos, overbuying, and immediate regret the moment you walk through the door. 39:30 – Midwest Winters Explained How extreme cold reshapes daily life, expectations, and what people consider “nice weather.” 45:00 – Ice Bars on Frozen Lakes Fully operational bars and restaurants built on frozen lakes — including snowmobile delivery and ice roads. 52:20 – Ice Fishing Culture Ice houses, fishing setups, and why drinking on a frozen lake somehow feels normal. 58:40 – Hotdish vs. Casserole Debate A deeply serious discussion about terminology, Midwest food culture, and culinary loyalty. 1:05:30 – Holiday Regret Sets In Reflecting on overcommitting, holiday exhaustion, and realizing everyone feels behind this time of year. 1:11:00 – Hangover Sunday Wrap-Up Final thoughts, laughs, and the crew easing out of the episode in true GCP fashion.

    59 min
  7. GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Cryptids, Bitcoin Dongles, and Lost Underwear

    12/12/2025

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Cryptids, Bitcoin Dongles, and Lost Underwear

    • Mike’s Minnesota Minute: The crew kicks off with elevator-music hype before grilling Mike on where he actually lives. Minnesota becomes the star with fun facts—like having nearly 12,000 lakes instead of 10,000—and the birthplace of the Mississippi River. Cryptids, folklore, and the “hairy man” show up early. • Snakes, Coyotes & Desert Life: Mike shares stories from New Mexico and Nevada: rattlesnakes everywhere, bowls full of collected rattles, coyotes bringing hambones back to the porch like gifts. Everyone compares snake-free Washington to the reptile-rich desert. • Friendsgiving & Holiday Season: Mike talks about giving up traditional family Thanksgivings since the Navy and instead doing a long-running Friendsgiving with his wife. Holiday decorations are delayed thanks to a basement remodel and a pile of boxed-up Christmas gear. • Weather Check-In: Minnesota has snow through March, Tacoma has rain for 10 straight days, and everyone debates what counts as “cold.” • Nerd Miner Deep Dive: A huge geek-rabbit-hole opens: Mike discovers tiny WiFi-enabled USB devices that double as DIY Bitcoin solo miners. The crew loses it laughing about Linux, dongles, and whether anyone will ever mine a whole block. • Holiday Movies: Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie, Scott’s wife is getting forced to watch it, and Nightmare Before Christmas gets respect as a universal holiday classic. • Classic GCP Wrap-Up: Charlie Brown references, blockhead energy, and the classic “You’ve been listening to the Grit City Podcast” outro. ⏱️ Loose Time Stamps: 00:00 – Elevator music & introductions 01:30 – Mike’s Minnesota Minute begins 04:00 – Minnesota lakes & cryptid talk 26:00 – Snakes, coyotes & desert life 32:30 – Thanksgiving food & Friendsgiving 33:40 – Nerd miner & Linux rabbit hole 57:50 – Christmas weather check-ins 01:09:00 – Holiday movie favorites 01:12:30 – Charlie Brown & outro

    1h 13m
  8. GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Fox Island, Comic Show & Scrapyard Chaos

    11/26/2025

    GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Fox Island, Comic Show & Scrapyard Chaos

    This week the GCP crew dives into Fox Island adventures, Comic Show reunions, freeze-dried candy hype, and a full breakdown of the Scrapyard Med Tent Brawl that left two fighters banned until they settle things in the cage. We also talk viral influencer fights, a 4-versus-1 stunt bout coming Monday, YouTube million-subscriber milestones, Knight Rider nostalgia, and whether there is a correct way to open a banana. Featuring The Tacompton Files and a drop-in from Scrapyard’s own Firechicken. Special Guests: Steve Hagara and Tacompton Files.

    59 min
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The Grit City Podcast is a weekly audio experience like no other! Hosted from the vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington - also known as "Grit City," our show has been entertaining and informing listeners since 2014. And what a ride it's been! Every week, we release a new episode that introduces you to the dynamic and inspiring individuals who call the Pacific Northwest home. From local business owners and entrepreneurs to authors, artists, and unique characters, our guests embody the hard-working, blue-collar spirit that Grit City is known for. And let's not forget the occasional drug-fueled weirdo we may have met at a comedy club the night before! The Grit City Podcast first launched back in the summer of 2014 and quickly built a loyal fanbase of listeners who appreciated the show's unique perspective on the Seattle/Tacoma area. After a brief hiatus in 2017, the podcast was rebooted in 2018, with even more friends and family members involved. It quickly regained its "must listen to" status and went on to deliver an impressive 275 episodes and counting, delivering over 280 hours of audio content to our fans since. With no signs of slowing down soon! Our mission at The Grit City Podcast is simple: to bring the hard-working spirit of the Pacific Northwest to the world and have a good time doing it! We aim to create a community of listeners who understand and appreciate the concept of "grit". With a focus on local business owners, entrepreneurs, and unique characters, sprinkled with a good dose of humor, The Grit City Podcast is a one-of-a-kind audio experience that you won't want to miss. So, if you're looking for a weekly dose of inspiration, laughter, and a celebration of the human spirit, look no further than The Grit City Podcast! Subscribe now and join us for the ride! We would love to hear how you found us. Get in touch here (/contact/) or: info@gritcitypodcast.com Looking for a way to support the show? Stop by the Store (/store) and pick up some Merch or Check out our Patreon page (https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast): https://www.patreon.com/GritCityPodcast

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  • Creator
    GCP Media
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GCP Media
  • Show Website
    The Grit City Podcast