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
Show episodes
The Grit City crew is back with laughs, stories, and Tacoma pride! This week, Jeff, Scott, and Joey talk about the Washington State Horror Con, favorite guests, local creators like Ken Carlson, and the upcoming Grit City Comic Show. The conversation swings from celebrity encounters (Elvira, Tracy Lords, Lance Henriksen
It’s a spooky Saturday Night Grit as the Grit City crew dives into Halloween madness, haunted houses, and the hilarious horrors of tech life. From AI-controlled homes that talk back to you, to VR games gone wrong, and Halloween costumes that should’ve never seen the light of day — it’s chaos in true GCP fashion. There’
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 ter
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 fro
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 M
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 da