The Grit City Podcast
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
Episodes
The Grit City Podcast crew is back with another Hangover Sunday, and this week's episode proves once again that a simple weekend recap can go almost anywhere.
Jeff, Scott, Mike and C-Note kick things off by talking about the podcast itself. After years of making Grit City episodes, the crew has noticed a major increase in listeners, with downloads reportedly tripling over the previous month and a half. They take a moment to thank ...
Some episodes begin with a carefully planned topic. Others start with admitting you accidentally drank too much while sitting on the couch. This week's Hangover Sunday definitely falls into the second category.
The crew checks in after another Pacific Northwest weekend filled with everything from lawn mowing marathons and postponed range trips to geocaching adventures and a family visit to Mount Rainier. As always, the conversatio...
Hangover Sunday - PorchFest, Rainiers, Glamping & Finding Your Doppelganger
Sometimes the best weekends don't need a big plan—they just need good friends, great weather, and enough stories to fill a podcast.
This week's Hangover Sunday episode is exactly that.
The crew kicks things off by sending their thoughts to C-Note and his family before diving into a recap of one of the busiest weekends they've had in a long time...
Hangover Sunday: Fireworks, Fallout & Forest Mysteries
Nothing says Hangover Sunday quite like trying to recover after Independence Day while your neighborhood sounds like an active war zone.
This week's episode starts exactly where you'd expect—with everyone comparing Fourth of July experiences. From window-rattling mortars and terrified pets to exploding garages and fireworks landing on rooftops, the crew shares stori...
The Grit City crew is back for another laid-back Friday Night Hangout, proving once again that no topic is too weird and no rabbit hole is too deep.
Jeff, Scott, Mike and C-Note kick things off catching up while Brogan enjoys some time in Louisiana. The conversation quickly turns to Summer Con in Puyallup, where the hosts discuss how the convention has evolved from what felt like a giant celebrity meet-and-greet into a more tradit...
The Grit City Podcast returns with a Hangover Sunday episode featuring updates from Louisiana, Minnesota, Las Vegas, and Tacoma. The crew talks crawfish season, snow cone culture, Cisco Live and agentic AI, Vegas' Sphere experience, and their adventures at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show, complete with classic arcade nostalgia and favorite pinball machines.
Chapters
00:00 – Cold Open Chaos
False starts, inside j...
Memorial Day weekend gets weird fast on this episode of Saturday Night Grit as the crew officially welcomes C-Note into the Grit City Podcast family. What starts as a simple introduction quickly turns into a full-blown spiral through fishing stories, terrifying spiders, Minnesota weather, and one of the most divisive traffic topics imaginable: roundabouts.
Mike checks in from Minnesota with reports of sudden 90-degree weather, lak...
Road Rage, Alien Encounters, and Bachelorette Party Antics: A Saturday Night Grit Extravaganza!
Welcome back to another thrilling episode of the Grit City Podcast, your go-to source for candid conversations, unexpected tangents, and plenty of laughs! In this special Saturday Night Grit, Jeff, Scott, and Mike take us on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched bachelorette party scene in Scottsdale, Arizona, to the deepest co...
This week’s Saturday Night Grit episode is exactly what happens when a simple 420 celebration spirals into one of those classic Grit City conversations that somehow covers breakfast strategy, cat architecture, and the economics of expired vehicle tabs.
The episode kicks off with the crew catching up on Seattle weather, farmer’s market adventures, and an unexpected duck-on-a-leash sighting that quickly launches into a c...
Welcome back to another unfiltered session of Saturday Night Grit. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Jeff, Scott, and Mike sit down with a couple of mics and a high-speed internet connection, this episode is the perfect example. We jumped from international chocolate heists to the dangers of astral projection without breaking a sweat.
If you missed the live stream, here is the breakdown of what went down.
The Mos...
In this episode of Saturday Night Grit, the boys dive into a chaotic mix of nostalgia and new-age tech. From debating the charitable legacy of Paul Newman and his "Newman’s Own" empire to Jeff’s mom’s hilarious confusion over Jason Momoa (aka "the bobo guy from the mermaid movies"), the conversation never stays in one place for long. Scott shares a cautionary tale about a mysterious 10% pulp drink from H-Mart, the...
It's Pi Day at the Grit City Podcast! The crew tackles the big questions: Is it a crumble, a crisp, or a cobbler? Why are people panic-buying for 4 inches of snow? And how many minutes are we actually from a nuclear holocaust? Mike shares harrowing stories from his submarine days, Jeff reminisces about the "glowing" history of Hanford, and the guys preview the upcoming PNW Pinball Convention. Plus, a look at the horror-western Bone...
The crew gets deep into "Old Man Bingo" this week. From the $70 billion low-altitude economy in China to the "Hobby Cross" (motocross without the motors), Jeff, Scott, and Mike cover the weirdest corners of the web. Jeff shares a harrowing tale from his days in a warehouse involving a "seeping" sex doll return, and the guys debate the ethics of 3D-printing your grandpa’s anatomy as a vehicle memorial. Plus: listener voicemail...
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 ...
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). Fro...
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 transi...
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 u...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 ic...
• 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:...
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