Best Tacoma Entertainment Podcasts (2024)

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GCP: Friday Night Hangout - Comic Show Recap / Tyson vs. Paul 1:00:15

2h ago1:00:15

1:00:15

On this GCP episode, the guys chat about the Grit City Comic Book Show, the Mike Tyson fight projections, enhancing your Thanksgiving experience, GCP movie night, small community family relations, and topics you could discuss at the Thanksgiving get-together. 01:37 – Jeff welcomes listeners from around the world, Scott talks about hanging out at th…

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GCP: Friday Night Hang Out - Guns and AI Girlfriends 1:02:25

7d ago1:02:25

1:02:25

On this episode, the guys chat about state public records laws, the upcoming Grit City Comic Show, Thanksgiving table topics, AI chatbots, and this week also features the next DB Cooper episode with Larry Carr. 01:43 – Jeff kicks the podcast thanking veterans for their service, Scott welcomes the Ohio listeners, and Jeff reflects on the great day h…

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GCP: Sunday Sermon - All The Cons! Featuring The Cooper Vortex 52:46

14d ago52:46

52:46

This time, the guys talk about the recent Washington State Horror Con, the upcoming Grit City Comic Show, the after-party plans, and they drop the second episode of The Cooper Vortex series featuring the interview with Pat and Ron, authors of The Legend of DB Cooper: Death by Natural Causes. 01:24 – Jeff welcomes GCP friend Cnote, Scott talks about…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Halloween Favorites and Top 10's with Suzanne and Derek! 1:04:47

21d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

GCP friends Derek and Suzanne hang with Jeff on this episode. They chat about Drinking for Conservation‘s upcoming events, Derek’s trip to Tokyo, Halloween Costumes, favorite Halloween Candy, top scary movies, and much more! 01:17 – Jeff starts the show discussing how he and Derek met, Suzanne gives a shout-out to the next Drinking for Conservation…

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The Future of Public Schools is on the Ballot – Anne Lutz Fernandez, author of “Schooled” – 230 42:21

25d ago42:21

42:21

In this episode, we sat down with Anne Lutz Fernandez—former investment banker, retired teacher, and co-author of Schooled—to discuss education’s role in the 2024 election. We discussed Trump’s first-term policies, Biden and Harris’s records on education, and how the next administration could shape public education going forward. Anne also talked a…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Getting Creative - Bonus w/ Joshua W. Turner 1:21:02

28d ago1:21:02

1:21:02

On this episode the guys chat about Auto Zone, Grit City Comic Con, photomicrography, and segment guest Joshua W. Turner discusses the topic “what kind of musician are you”, what lead him to finding the type of musician he is, and the exciting news that his band We Wept are releasing their second single on October 23rd. He closed by expressing the …

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The Civil War and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan – Professor Sherifa Zuhur – 229 37:02

24d ago37:02

37:02

The Civil War in Sudan is arguably the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. The fight to control the government in Khartoum has reportedly claimed upwards of 150,000 lives and conditions for people on the ground are dire but the conflict rarely makes headlines in Western media. Our guest this week is Professor Sherifa Zuhur. She’s a national sec…

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GCP: Friday Night Hang Out - Spooky Things, Weiner Dogs, & Sports 42:54

1M ago42:54

42:54

This week’s segment is with Erik, GCP’s Tacoma Sports expert! He discusses the haps on sports in the community and Jeff and Scott chat about Oktoberfest, Washington State Horror Convention guests, movie night, slugs, and saying goodbye to summer. 01:18 – Jeff welcomes new listeners, talks about how his week has gone, and what got him through the we…

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Tacoma Audio Voters’ Guide, Part I – Evelyn Lopez, Crossing Division and Nathe Lawver, Pierce County Labor Council – 228 49:02

1M ago49:02

49:02

This is Part One of a Tacoma Audio Voters’ Guide. In this conversation, we talked through the Congressional races, statewide initiatives, statewide offices, Pierce County judges, and a proposed fire and safety levy for the City of Tacoma. In this episode, we were joined by Evelyn Lopez, host of Channel 253 show Crossing Division and Nathe Lawver, w…

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GCP: Sunday Sermon- Oktober! Bonus - GCP Gamer talk with Derek 57:44

1M ago57:44

57:44

On this episode, Scott and Jeff welcome new listeners and chat about Oktoberfest, horror movies, scary games, and Mount Adams's increased activity. The podcast also includes the next installment of Derek’s, aka The Sometimes Geek, Gaming series, which recommends horror games to enjoy as we approach the spooky season. 01:42 – Scott welcomes new GCP …

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Caturday! Featuring The Cooper Vortex Podcast 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

This episode stars the first of The Cooper Vortex series, featuring clips from The Cooper Vortex podcast episode and conversations with Bruce A. Smith. Direct from The Cooper Vortex Podcast: Bruce A. Smith is a legend in the Vortex. He's the author of DB Cooper and the FBI: A Case Study of America's Only Unsolved Skyjacking, and the force behind Th…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Animals, Drinking, & The Coloring Book! Bonus featuring Suzanne Akerman 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Scott and Jeff discuss otters in the news, Tibbitts@FernHill, and GCP coloring books. Long-time friend of the podcast, Suzanne Akerman, kicks off her series at Peaks and Pints with September's Drinking for Conservation, supporting Washington Wild. Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild la…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Cannabis Shopping and Unmarked Vans. Bonus featuring Joshua W. Turner 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Jeff and Scott kick off the episode talking cannabis and podcasting then rolls into this weeks segment with Joshua Turner. This time, Josh discusses why it’s the best time to be a musician, including his musical journey, the change of the musical landscape, starting the band We Wept, and why here and now is the best time to put music out. He talks …

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Building Movement for Hourly Wage Workers and Tenants – Ty and Zev, Tacoma for All – 227 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

In spite of an avalanche of outside money, Tacoma voters recently adopted a sweeping Bill of Rights for tenants that provides relocation assistance to families, in the case of steep increases in rent, and bans evictions during the winter. The organizers of that campaign, Tacoma for All, are now undertaking a follow-up campaign aimed at helping hour…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Family, Candy, and Sports 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

This time Jeff and Scott discuss Jeff’s adventures with his grandkids, public transportation, concerts, and Erik gives an update on some of Tacoma’s upcoming sporting events. 01:20 – Jeff and Scott kick off the podcast chatting about their previous episode, Scott talks about taking his visiting family to Crypticon, and Jeff talks about his amazing …

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GCP: Vacation is Over! 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

After their summer break, GCP has returned!! Jeff and Scott kick the episode off by discussing what they were up to during the break and the exciting things coming up during the fall. Derek also gives an update on gaming, including PAX and past conventions. 00:08—Jeff and Scott kick off the return episode, Jeff talks about the summer ending, and th…

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Running a Small Biz in Tacoma, Part 5 — Mario Amaya, Balcon X — 226 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

Mario Amaya is the owner and operator of Balcon X, a taco and pupusa (and putaco) restaurant located on Sixth Ave. Balcon X is named after his balcony where he got his start selling meals off 100th & Pac Ave. Mario’s life in inspirational, a true story of overcoming obstacles and all the mess life threw his way. Hit Balcon X up at 3102 6th Ave. The…

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Running a Small Biz in Tacoma Series, Part 4 — Quincy Henry, Campfire Coffee — 225 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

Quincy Henry is the co-owner and proprietor of Campfire Coffee, located at 1554 Market Street. He joined us for Part 4 of our ongoing series on running a small business in Tacoma. We talked about starting the shop and roasting business in Downtown Tacoma, the business climate in the city, and his mission to get more kids from the area out in nature…

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Remembering Matt Driscoll 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

Last week Tacoma lost one of its brightest lights. Matt Driscoll was a columnist for The News Tribune and the editor for the paper’s Opinion Section. But he was so much more than that. Rather than being a gatekeeper, he was an advocate for the less fortunate and less politically connected in our community. He made his column a forum for voices acro…

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The Movies of 2024 – Chase Hutchinson, Film Critic – #223 52:26

4M ago52:26

52:26

Chase Hutchinson is a Tacoma-based freelance journalist and movie critic. He came on the show to talk about the year in movies. For our conversation, we tried to focus on films not based on pre-existing IP or sequels. So we’re mostly discussing smaller films — a mix of wide release, some available via video on demand (VOD), and others on various st…

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The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump and the Political Fallout 45:10

4M ago45:10

45:10

In today’s irregular edition of the podcast, we discussed Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Trump and the political fallout from it. I was joined in studio by Producer Doug and Evelyn Lopez, host of Channel 253 Podcast Crossing Division. BBC Reporting on the ShootingBy Channel 253

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The (Worrying) State of the Sounders: On-the-field and Off — Dave & Carol, Hands-Free Footy — #221 50:58

5M ago50:58

50:58

Dave and Carol are longtime Seattle Sounders season ticket holders and former hosts of the Hands-Free Footy podcast. They decided, for a host of reasons, this would be their last year with season tickets. I asked them to join me for conversation about the state of the football club and its changing relationship with their fanbase. This is a two-par…

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The Vibes Are Off, For Sure—But the US Economy is Doing Better Than You Think — Cameron Harwick, SUNY Brockport — #220 52:30

5M ago52:30

52:30

Cameron Harwick is a professor at State University of New York Brockport. He previously joined us in 2022 for a conversation about the causes and impacts of the inflationary crisis in 2022. My goal in this episode was to help listeners better understand the various economic data and indicators that we encounter on a daily basis. There’s often a gap…

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GCP: Sunday Sermon 49:56

5M ago49:56

49:56

Join the guys as they honor the memory of Louie G, dive into Jeff's thrilling experience at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, and explore Justin's public transit escapades. Plus, don't miss a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of GCP! 04:20 - Justin reflects on the passing of Louie Galarza, the former bassist for ANTIHERO and founder of the b…

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#23. A.C O'Neal - Amazing Child/Amazing Comedian 2:03:21

6M ago2:03:21

2:03:21

Portland, OR comedian, A.C O'Neal spends some time with us as we chat about the envy we have for Tyrone Collins and his supportive wife, the Portland, Oregon comedy scene, interracial dating and traveling. Viewer's discretion is advised.

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GCP: Rusty McClintock & Ken Carlson at the Union Club 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week the guys are joined by friends of the show Rusty McClintock (Comedian | RCF Exteriors & Remodeling) and Ken Carlson (Artist, Director, and General Artistic Badass)! They catch up with a chat about Justin's new house projects from RCF, Ken's recap from Crypticon 2024, pet ownership, video game hangups, exercise problems, and more! 02:30 - …

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#22. Emilee Shuler. 2:38:00

6M ago2:38:00

2:38:00

We talk about music, The Peoples Room of Mobile, Emilee's talents and ideas. Quite the thought provoking episode. Push play.

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GCP: Rainy Day Rabbit Holes 1:31:00

6M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

GCP invites podcasters Shea & Jody from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast to discuss podcasting, Tacoma life, and the Union Club! 00:00 - GCP welcomes Shea & Jody by popping a few cold ones, talking about their Juneau beers! Shea & Jody are hosts of the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes podcast, discussing Pacific Northwest history. They share how their bond…

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How Corporate Landlords are Driving Up Rents — Emmett O’Connell, Olympia Time — #219 50:33

6M ago50:33

50:33

Emmett O’Connell is a recovering journalist, who writes the blog Olympia Time and hosts the podcast Olympia Standard. He recently published an article examining the hoovering up of homes by corporate and institutional landlords and the impact this is having on communities. Cast of Characters Emmett O’Connell – Olympia Time & Olympia Standard Going …

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GCP: Friday Night Hangout -Java Jivin' 1:09:00

6M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

This time, the crew discusses gaming, wild animals, An Evening with John Cusack, movies filmed in Tacoma, and local sports! 00:00 – GCP welcomes this episode by discussing gaming, recent bear sightings in the area, and other wild animals the crew has seen. Derek talks about running into wild bison, Justin reflects on getting into a drunken argument…

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Aurora Borealis, Mt. St. Helens, and Crypticon 1:29:40

6M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

The crew discusses the aurora borealis, Crypticon adventure, Jeff’s Capades, and much more! 00:16 — Justin sets the stage by wishing Happy Mother's Day to our listeners who are mothers. Jeff stirs up anticipation for the hot aurora borealis medicine, and Justin shares the best way to witness the breathtaking northern lights. He also hints at the up…

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#21 Kevin Ellis - Fresh Socks 2:00:37

6M ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Former Bremerton, WA comedian, Kevin Ellis chops it up with us.

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Navigating the Moral Minefield of AI — Randy Girdner, Artist & Filmmaker — #218 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

In this episode, we are joined by Randy Girdner, an educator, filmmaker, and the comic artist creator of the web comic Maurice the Beaver. This is a conversation about AI and my trepidation about its mainstreaming. I don’t have many answers but I have a ton of concerns. At the same time Randy and I are both regularly using AI programs despite our s…

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GCP: Best Of - Casey McLain 1:14:30

7M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This best-of is a replay of the crews conversation with local comedian and podcaster Casey McLain from episode 265. During that episode, he chatted with the guys about comedy, podcasting, and The Pacific Northwest. Follow him on his socials for information on his upcoming performances! 04:51 – Justin kicks off the show by sharing how listeners can …

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GCP: Friday Night Grit - Car Problems, AI Music, and Things Happening 1:34:15

7M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

This Friday Night Grit, the crew discusses Crypticon, upcoming guests, car problems, public transportation, moon talk, Over The Moon Café, and AI music. 01:34 – Derek reflects on harassing Discord live stream during the recording of the last episode, each expresses their love of partying, and Justin shares their excitement for the upcoming Cryptico…

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#20. Justin Hayes....Nuff Said. 2:07:07

7M ago2:07:07

2:07:07

Justin Hayes = A very fun recording. Have a listen.

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GCP: Sunday Sermon - The Next Day, The Coloring Book, and Neighbors 59:58

7M ago59:58

59:58

This time the crew discusses 4/20 partakings, Fallout, GCP Coloring Book, Jeff’s Capades, Crypticon, and much, much more! 01:23 – Justin kicks off the episode reflecting on recording the day before, what they did post their 4/20 recording, and Derek talks about binge watching Fallout. Justin talks about the bonuses Patrons get, how Discord has been…

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Everything in Real Estate Just Changed — Jasmyn Jefferson, Designated Broker and Co-Owner of Windermere Abode Lakewood — #217 48:22

7M ago48:22

48:22

In this episode, we dove into recent shifts in real estate with Jasmyn Jefferson, Designated Broker and co-Owner of Windermere Abode Lakewood. Jasmyn gave us her take on the Tacoma Housing market and the low-down on the recent NAR settlement. She talked about its impact on commission structures and what’s to come in the industry as a whole. Jasmyn …

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GCP: Saturday Night Grit - Eclipse, Rage Rooms, & Fallout 1:01:45

7M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

The guys chat about the recent Best Of, Jury Duty, Scott Topics, the Fallout show, and local sporting events. 00:02 – The official GCP Robot sings us into this episode, Justin starts off discussing the events around the recent eclipse, and Mercury retrograde. He gives a shout-out to CNote who has been re-discovering GCP episode gems, being recently…

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#19. Rusty Vann. (Rusty & Narin Vann) 2:12:10

7M ago2:12:10

2:12:10

Two fantastic Pierce County comedians (Rusty & Narin Vann) join us. It was great catching up with these guys. Topics include weddings, roasting comics and weddings.

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GCP: BEST OF - Streetball Supe 44:24

7M ago44:24

44:24

This week's episode is a blast from the past. The crew brings you a Best Of where they talked to local Seattle rapper Streetball Supe back in 2019. Streetball Supe is an independent artist from Seattle's Central District. You can find him on your favorite music streaming service including Apple Music or Spotify. Special props to GCP friend Cnote fo…

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GCP: Tacoma Handywoman 1:28:16

8M ago1:28:16

1:28:16

Michelle and David from Tacoma Handywoman join the crew on this episode. Michelle, Tacoma’s local “Jill” of all trades has over 5 years experience as a handywoman. She dedicates herself to serving the community by offering knowledgeable, affordable, and high-quality services. Check out the website for information on the services they offer and conv…

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Muslims Around the World Are Fasting: A Ramadan Reflection – Jasmine El Shear – #216 41:06

8M ago41:06

41:06

This month observant Muslims around the world are fasting in observance of Ramadan. Jasmine El Shear is an Egyptian-American school counselor in the Gulf, advising Emirati students in navigating an American school system. She joined us for a wide-ranging conversation about the holy month of Ramadan, life for Muslim students in US schools, and her r…

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#18 Health & Did He? 1:18:50

8M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

We discuss health and we touch on Diddy's legal crisis.

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GCP: St. Paddy's Sermon 1:13:33

8M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

This time the crew discusses top travel plans, Point Defiance AAZK Pet Pageant - Silly Edition, past episodes that have stood out over the years, and being a part of the gym rat family. 00:00 – This episode kicks off discussing if they would take DNA tests, Jeff opens a beer to cheer St. Patrick’s Day, and Justin talks about his past vendetta again…

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GCP: Sunday Sermon - Jury Duty and Jeffrey Crocker 1:01:32

8M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

This time the guys chat about jury duty, Jeff’s Capades, cooking stories, Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles, and Girl Trouble's 40th Anniversary. 00:00 – The show kicks off with a Woot Woot, Jeff shares that Cosmic Bottles is now selling Faygo, the Jugglaos drink of preference, and Justin thanks all of GCP’s new listeners. He talks about the bonuses GCP …

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GCP: Sunday Sermon - Strange State Facts, Pecans, and Chicken & Waffles 1:03:00

8M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

This week the hot topics of discussion include including Buddy’s Chicken and Waffles, state statistics, Picon Punch, the sad closure of the Manuscript Library Museum, and the new look coming to the Proctor District. 00:15 – Justin kicks off this episode chatting about the recent crow saga, getting the Rock Band game up and rolling again, and the pa…

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Revolutions Take Generations – Nathan Perl-Rosenthal, University of Southern California – #215 45:17

9M ago45:17

45:17

Nathan Perl-Rosenthal is an historian of the eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Atlantic world. He focuses on the political and cultural history of Europe and the Americas in the age of revolution, with a emphasis on the transnational influences that shaped modern national politics. He’s the author of the recent article Revolutions Take Genera…