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- Podcast: The Tacoma Dating Scene
What is Tacoma’s dating scene really like, these days? Marguerite is new to the dating scene and is looking for some pro-tips which led to her inviting a panel of singles to talk about hooking up in the City of Destiny. Disclaimer: Please remove children from the room- there might be swear words and sexiness. If you’re anything like Marguerite, get out your pen and paper and take some notes, folks.
- First, let’s begin with the who and the what that makes these three masters of the Tacoma dating scene:
Gabe is a local barista and has been a Tacoman for 3.5 years. According to Marguerite he’s surrounded by a parade of beautiful women. Clearly, he has this dating thing down.
Najah is a local musician and has resided in Tacoma for 18 years. Marguerite was inspired by her sassy and empowered approach to the scene during a recent conversation over cocktails.
Matt is a 253 lifer, with 15 years spent in Tacoma, itself. Marguerite was looking for someone knowledgeable and comfortable with dating apps and technology who “wasn’t a dick,” Najah recommended Matt as that dude.
- First thoughts: What things has Marguerite said about the dating scene in Tacoma that she regrets? Plus, why is it easy to be cynical and is it possible to separate the city of Tacoma’s inferiority complex and bad attitude from our (and others’) approach to the scene?
- What’s working. Gabe says, “Tinder is NOT working.” Plus, the group talks about dating language, which is full of code words. Hanging out, hooking up, first base and cuddling, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?! Is it a date or isn’t it?
- Chemistry. The three explore dating etiquette: How long do you message before meeting? Who pays? Where do you go? And how do you move forward from the first date whether going on a second or transitioning to the friendzone.
- Take notes! Pet peeves and best practices. NOTE: Marguerite is a liar and does not have gift cards. Gabe’s approach is most direct, he simply asks “Hey, can I buy you a drink or dinner?” The ladies then volunteer him to host a dating workshop with regard to how to avoid the problematic, ambiguity.
- Crazy dating stories follow where Gabe shows everyone up following up the perfect first date with a trip to the dump, literally. There were majestic bald eagles and a cow corpse.
- What is the difference between the dating culture in Tacoma and Seattle. Najah, pretty much hits the right tone by talking about Tacomans warm and welcoming nature, whereas in Seattle, “you have to dazzle before people open up.“
- Pro Tips: The group discusses activities, events and spaces that are ideal for meeting prospects or taking dates. Other pro advice includes eye contact and speaking up. While Matt thinks y’all should lower your standards on the app circuit and have fun meeting a variety of people. You might just learn something about yourself.
*check out the LGBT dating panel later this year!
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1 hr 4 min - 2018: What’s Next for MoveToTacoma?
The Move to Tacoma podcast has had a big year, loads of cool guests and insightful topics of discussion made their way into the studio in 2017. Special Guest Host, Erik Hanberg sat down and talked with Marguerite Martin about 2017 and what’s coming our way in 2018.
- Marguerite changed her last name in 2017! It’s a new, much easier to spell last name, too! Marguerite Martin!
- One major goal of Marguerite’s in 2017 was to be more engaged with local politics. The two touch on this wildly successful attempt in the Adult Civics Happy Hour series. Insightful discussions led by Nate Bowling on political topics that Marguerite likes to call, “What you should have learned in social studies,” have served as a new way to connect and be civically engaged. ACHH will continue in 2018, keep an eye on the MoveToTacoma.com page to be notified when tickets come available!
- The focus for MoveToTacoma.com in 2018 include: Live music, the dating scene (she’s taking notes and wants to make out like the mountains out….) and economic development through support of local businesses.
- Erik and Marguerite also chat about Channel 253, Sounders S2 moving to Tacoma, Tacoma’s TacoMan and an upcoming podcast, Crossing Division among other things.
- In an effort to step up the quality of the content for MovetoTacoma.com’s audience, Marguerite is bringing on more writers and starting a new web series, TryTacoma.tv. On TryTacoma.tv Marguerite will try things in Tacoma she’s never done before, which turns out to be a lot! “I discovered I kinda define myself by things I won’t do,” she says. Adventure awaits.
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27 min - 2017 Year in Review! with special guest Erik Hanberg
This week, Marguerite Martin and Erik Hanberg revisit their annual tradition with a Move to Tacoma Year in Review. Take a tour through the year, the ups and the downs, the growth, the arguments, and the politics that was Tacoma’s 2017.
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58 min - Najahmoniq Todd and Del Brown of Mirrorgloss
- Najah moved from the country in Florida to the City of Tacoma in high school in the mid-nineties. She’s lived in the North End (and went to Wilson High School!) and Downtown.
- Del moved to Tacoma from San Diego in 2003 and they’re now roommates on the Hilltop. “I figured if I moved to a different environment then maybe a different outcome would transpire,” says Del. “I met [Najah], so that changed my life.”
- Mirrorgloss After meeting on MySpace (they connected over a shared love of Jeff Buckley) Del and Najah became fast friends and collaborators. They tried several different “band things” and it never quite panned out. “We just wanted to do music,” says Najah about life before Mirrorgloss. “We tried and failed at a couple of things.”
- Advice for Fellow Musicians “Like attracts like,” says Najah. “Just speak what you want to do and it will bring the people you want around you… Everybody is given a certain amount of god-given talent. Some people are given more, that’s just how life is. You have to treat it like a job… You have to inundate yourself with what you want to do, I think study it. If you’re not good you’ll get better.”
- Karaoke Del hosts karaoke at The Mix Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights! If you’re lucky you’ll hear her sing Sober by Tool! Don’t forget to TIP your karaoke hosts singers!
- Tacoma Music Scene Najah and Del talk about what the Tacoma Music Scene “Tacoma needs somebody who cares about building the music scene.” The biggest challenges are figuring out how to pay the talent and finding great venues willing to host them.
- We talk about how to find great new bands, how to be a great fan, best practices for going to shows, and more!
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46 min - The Move to Tacoma/Citizen Tacoma Crossover
Jenny Jacobs, host of the Citizen Tacoma podcast, joins Marguerite to talk about her experience with the podcast this year. Starting as a regular citizen of Tacoma, what was it like to meet and interview 14+ candidates for office. Did she come away more inspired or more cynical by the political process? Check it out, and hear what Jenny might be thinking of for Citizen Tacoma in 2018!
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18 min - Marc Heinzman – How to Move to Tacoma
Photo by GritCityPhoto
Marc’s Move to Tacoma Story
Marc grew up in the Quad Cities, but after a vacation brought him to the area he knew he wanted to move to the Pacific Northwest. A Zookeeper, he found a job as the Zoological Curator with Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in East Pierce County.
Moving to Tacoma
Marc used the MoveToTacoma.com website to research neighborhoods from Illinois and figure out where he wanted to live. He loves the convenience of downtown living and ended up choosing a place in the city and commuting to his job in the country.
A Cool Job
As Zoological Curator Marc makes sure that the animals at Northwest Trek are taken care of and manages the people who care for the animals. Northwest Trek is most famous for its Free Roaming area- 435 acres where herds of elk, bison, and big horned sheep roam free. Visitors get to see the animals on a 50 minute tram ride. This allows for some up close and personal encounters! Trek also has an awesome area for kids and several zip lines and “Treetop Adventure Courses” of varying difficulty.
What’s it like living in Downtown Tacoma
Marc has a dog and got familiar with his new city by going for walks. It’s easier to get a feel for the city by walking, rather than driving. From there it was a combination of talking to people from work who lived in town and listening to the Move To Tacoma podcast to get familiar with what what is happening in the city and who some of the people in town are. He started hanging out at The Forum, Odd Otter Brewing, and MSM Sandwiches on 6th ave.
Finding Friends – Is there a Tacoma Freeze?
Marc didn’t know anyone when he moved to the Pacific Northwest, but he has found it easy to make friends in Tacoma. He says he doesn’t think there’s a Tacoma freeze. He’s also been very proactive and intentional about making friends. He’s used sites like MeetUp.com to meet other people new to Tacoma. He also joined the Tacoma Mountaineers to meet other people interested in learning skills for hiking and outdoor activities- from climbing to outdoor first aid. He joined an adult sports league called, Comeback Sports. His advice is to find people who share your interests.
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47 min - Jackie Casella of Creative Colloquy on Supporting Tacoma’s Writers
Jackie’s Move To Tacoma Story:
Jackie grew up in Fife and moved to South Tacoma after high school. She now lives in Proctor with her husband Chris and their kids.
Creative Colloquy:
Formed as a way for writers to connect with each other and read their stories for an audience, Creative Colloquy is open to writers 21+. They meet at Black Kettle Bites and Brews in Downtown Tacoma on the third Monday of each month. There are usually 5 featured readers who read for 15 minutes or so and then there is an open mic where anyone from the audience can read for 5 minutes.
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29 min - Rochelle Bergstrom and Elope 253 – Get Married Your Way
Rochelle Bergstrom comes onto the show to talk about her urban and sophisticated Tacoma wedding chapel called Elope 253. She shares the story of how Spaceworks helped make her dream of owning a business possible.
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44 min - What is the immigrant experience like in Tacoma and the South Sound? #ACHH253
Nate Bowling, 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year, hosts several panelists to share their experience around the issue of immigration locally. The panelists are Dreamers, immigrants, lawyers, or journalists, but together they tell a heartfelt and sobering story of the immigrant experience in Tacoma and the South Sound.
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1 hr 35 min - Michael Haeflinger: Write 253
Michael Haeflinger, Executive Director of Write 253, talks about writing, poetry (both slam and otherwise), play writing, and helping youth learn to write.
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About Move to Tacoma Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Move to Tacoma is a long-running local podcast hosted by Tacoma real estate agent Marguerite Martin. Since 2015, the Move to Tacoma Podcast has been helping people explore life in the City of Destiny…
through in-depth conversations about Tacoma neighborhoods, real estate, history, culture, and community. Episodes feature interviews with Tacoma mayors, artists, historians, local celebrities, business owners, activists, and other voices shaping the South Sound. Whether you’re moving to Tacoma, already live here, or just want to better understand the city, this podcast offers thoughtful insight into what makes Tacoma special.