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 dating, and even the cultural influence of adult films.

Later, the hosts dive into deeper territory — exploring changes in media consumption, reflecting on politics and community engagement, and geeking out over a mysterious interstellar comet making its way through our solar system. With humor, honesty, and a dose of skepticism, this episode blends comedy, storytelling, and thought-provoking perspectives.

🔑 Highlights & Takeaways

Behind-the-scenes fun with the crew’s Labor Day intro mishaps (00:00–03:00)

Nostalgic throwbacks to game shows, SNL, In Living Color, and MADtv (04:00–07:00)

A wild detour into the VHS vs. Betamax wars and adult film industry impact (07:00–10:00)

Stories of 90s video dating and how it compares to modern apps (06:30–08:30)

Reflections on how media consumption has shifted with YouTube, TikTok, and categorized comedy (05:00–06:00, 10:00–12:00)

A personal tale about a coffee mishap at work that turns into comic gold (27:00–31:00)

In-depth discussion of the mysterious I3 ATLAS comet, its odd trajectory, and what it could mean (31:00–40:00+)

Honest and candid perspectives on politics, community, and personal values (17:00–25:00)

⏱️ Timestamped Guide

00:00–03:00 – Kicking off the Labor Day Spectacular intro

04:00–07:00 – Comedy nostalgia: SNL, In Living Color, MADtv

07:00–10:00 – VHS vs. Betamax, adult films, and weird 90s party stories

10:00–12:00 – Media shifts: from bad TV to curated YouTube clips

17:00–25:00 – Political reflections and community experiences

27:00–31:00 – Jeff’s hilarious coffee explosion story

31:00–40:00+ – Deep dive into the mysterious interstellar comet

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Brogan joins the crew on this episode, they talk about weathermen lawsuits, field trips, American defectors in North Korea, online gamers, Scott's Wordle addiction, Brogan’s stand-up plans, and porch pirates.

01:38 – Brogan kicks off the episode, shares the happenings at Baton Rouge, and reflects on a dinner party with a Seattle weatherman. He reads past weathermen lawsuits, talks about catching an armadillo, and poses the question to the group on where chefs should put frog legs on the menu. He talks about Louisiana peeps' love of pickles, Cnote joins the crew, and Brogan talks about being homesick.

14:32 – Jeff talks about field trips back in the day, touring the weatherman’s office in Yakima, and Brogan reflects on Steve Pool and Steve Ravel‘s mustache off back in the day. Brogan talks about posting GCP stickers around his community, the rain in Louisiana, and Japan’s worry about population collapse.

30:18 – Jeff discovers that Brogan is a pimp with a heart, Brogan shares his plans for his next endeavor, and his interest in the lives of people who play video games. Jeff gives suggestions on things Brogan can do to get started, Brogan talks about the mobs behind the online gaming industry, and the guys give their perspective on his idea.

46:23 – Brogan talks about what he’s been working on down south, Jeff talks about his new neighbors, and the street ball haps in the area. He talks about porch pirates, Scott shares how the pirates follow delivery vans, and Brogan tells the crew who his new neighbors are. Brogan talks about the hurricanes there, Gwar cancelling a recent concert in his area, and the interesting items the band requests before the concert.

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On this episode, the guys discuss the recent losses in the entertainment world, music, the wrestling era of the 80’s, living life to its fullest every day, Scott’s trip to Porchfest, and Jeff’s trip to Oregon.

01:38 – Scott and Jeff reflect on meeting on the message board back in the day, what it was known for before it was defunded, and discuss listening to Off The Hook back in the day. They talk about famous people grew up wealthy but downplay it, Jeff talks about 80’s documentaries that are coming out, and Scott talks about the sad RIPS’s this week.

13:36 – The share how Malcolm-Jamal Warner passed away, the amazing years of music covered by Ozzy, and the Google tribute to him. Jeff discusses the controversy surrounding Sharon Osborne, Scott reflects on the Ozzy songs he loved to jam to as a kid, and talks about the numerous remakes of the Prong song "Snap Your Fingers Snap Your Neck."

25:58 – Jeff talks about skipping church to watch WWE, great debates between him and his friends that derived from the fights, and the wrestling tribute to the song Land of 1000 Dances. They talk about The Hulk before all of the drama he was involved in later in life, and Scott talks about how the recent passings make him reflect on life.

35:45 – Scott talks about going to Porchfest, the bands he caught while there, and Jeff reflects on his recent visit to Rock Away Beach in Oregon. He talks about running into Geocachers, Scott explains what Geocaching is, and Jeff gives his review of the cannabis shop he explored in Oregon. Scott talks about partaking on the beach, building fires there as well, and Jeff talks about the old train there.

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In this post 4th of July episode, the guys talk fireworks, the Cobra Kai incident, myths, AI, cash, and much more!

01:46 – The guys celebrate their survival of local fireworks in their areas, Jeff talks about lighting fireworks off as a kid, and his favorite types of fireworks. Scott reflects on why July 4th is close to his heart, Jeff talks about attending Cnote’s professional fireworks show, and Scott talks about visiting the Taste of the Northwest at the Puyallup fairgrounds.

18:08 – Jeff discusses the Cobra Kai incident at Summer Con, Scott expresses his appreciation for how the show hit the ’80s nostalgia points, and Jeff shares what happened at the event. They discuss what they thought was going through Martin’s head when the bite happened and how beautiful it would have been if the cop swept his leg.

36:06 – Jeff talks about his past interaction with Gary Busey, they discuss his motorcycle accident that marked the start of a decline in his career, and Scott ponders pre-Internet myths and stories shared with him as a kid. He shares his love of treasure hunts from the past, Jeff talks about his feelings on AI, and they discuss which hologrammed bands they’d watch.

54:21 – Scott talks about advancements in coding with AI, how he thinks AI is going to change in the future, and the only places he’s using cash these days. Jeff discusses his recent visit to the weed store, his favorite strain, and offers recommendations on finding the right infused joint. He discusses common mistakes made when using infused joints and shares tips on how to best celebrate the 4th of July.

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The guys kick off the episode playing Jackbox Survey Scramble, they test out gaming on Discord, graduation, road construction, old man weather, the crow attack, and much, much more!

01:34 – Jeff welcomes users, Scott shares the game they’re playing, and they share the exciting story of how they met. Scott talks about a UFC fighter back in the day that used laxatives to cut weight pre-fight, they talk about lessons learned, and kick off the game. They both vote on the first topic, they try another game, and make plans for hosting a party pack.

16:41 – The crew quests through a scenario-based game, plans to stream games on Twitch, and Jeff discusses his recent trip to eastern Washington for his grandson’s graduation. He talks about powering through an awkward situation at the graduation, the reward of the night, and the crazy construction on I-90.

32:03 – Jeff talks about the new apartments going in, Scott talks about the trains during Covid, and his appreciation for public transportation in the area. He talks about attending the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show in Tacoma, Jeff discusses the recent gift he got for himself, and shares his experience with a crow attack.

51:45 – Scott discusses how people in Australia manage the population of feral house cats, Jeff talks about working out the marketing behind GCP’s new merch, and getting used to his new schedule. They plan out gaming strategies, share the name of the company that owns PornHub, and give their review of Chris Angel.

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Brogan joins the crew on this episode with an update on the happs in Louisiana, they discuss Tubi, cannabis benefits, podcast party plans, crawfish, and alligators! Congrats to friend and supporter of the podcast, Chancey, and his first grandchild!!

01:53 – Brogan kicks off this episode, shares how people down south introduce themselves, and talks about the recent tornado warnings in the area. He talks about the low price of gas, the cost of a Big Mac, and it being the end of the fresh crawfish season. Jeff talks about planning to see the aurora borealis, the best times to catch it, and Scott reflects on last week's hot topic - Jean Burrito.

15:26 – Scott gives a shout-out to Chancey becoming a new grandfather, makes t-shirt plans, and Jeff talks about watching old movies on Tubi. He talks about how disturbing it was to watch a movie without background music, Brogan expresses his sadness about the beer situation in Louisiana, and the beer he’s had to adjust to since being there.

28:17 - Brogan shares the drink of choice for those on the LSU campus, they discuss how the Espresso Martini is the new Red Bull and Vodka, and Brogan talks about how frequently he sees alligators. He mentions that there are more alligators in Louisiana than people, shares his trip to Kentucky, and they plan a GCP visit to New Orleans.

44:17 – Jeff talks about his benefits from smoking cannabis, does a comparison of the results he had with medication and the use of marijuana, and Scott talks about the general perspective people had on it in the area he grew up in. Brogan discusses the hot fishing spots in Louisiana, his plans to take up fishing, and they discuss Brogan's obsession with crawfish.

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This episode, the crew discusses LeMay’s Car Museum, Chinese electric cars, places in the area to share with visiting family members, ultrasonic cleaners, and cannabis accessories.

15:09 – Jeff talks about the high-end cars the museum has, what ended up changing Rockefeller’s mind on motor vehicles, and Scott talks about the new Chinese electric cars on the market. He talks about them running on voice control, other features they have, and Jeff jumps into the pop quiz. He shares how the Ramones came up with their name, and Scott gives a shout-out to Gene Burrito Romero.

30:11 – Scott gives props to the owner of Galactic Druid Treats, they talk about places to take visiting family and friends from out of town, and Jeff talks about areas in downtown Tacoma that are fun to visit. They throw the question out to listeners, Scott talks about his recent five-mile hike in Puyallup, and plans to take on the 20-mile Puyallup to Buckley quest.

45:09 – Jeff discusses being an urban walker, Scott talks about taking the least amount of things with him on his commute, and talks about the new tool he uses for bong care. He discusses the features of an ultrasonic cleaner, the results he achieved cleaning his glass, and Jeff shares his own cleaning method.

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In this episode, Jeff chats about his recent summer adventure, various state drivers, donkeys in Arizona, traveling with AI, and much more!!

01:53 – Jeff talks about their experience in a Loves truck stop bathroom, driving straight through to Arizona, and his mom being quick-witted.  He talks about drivers in Idaho, the best drive time in Nevada, and following Scott's advice when traveling through the state.  He talks about the interesting roads in Arizona, his least favorite things about their streets, and Scott talks about the washed-out roads in the state.

42:26 – Jeff talks about a new road design sign he experienced, the sky there looking AI-generated, and Scott recommends they stop at the Hotel Nevada in Ely on their next trip.  Scott talks about Stephen King's stay there, using AI to make up stories to entertain them on the drive, and it snowing while driving through Nevada.

60:23 – Jeff talks about the blue Corvette that was also traveling down to Vegas, recommends people hug their moms, and loading Linux on his classic IBM laptop.  Scott talks about the company that makes the modular framework desktops, the shutdown of Fry's computer stores, and Jeff talks about the different state time zones he traveled through.  

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The guys wish everyone a Happy 4th, talk about the new Disney Star Wars Universe, Star Wars Galaxy Quest, the recent concert Scott went to, types of music they love to see live, Crypticon and other conventions, being country mice in the city, proving TikTok wrong, and earthquakes.

01:41 - Jeff reflects on his and Scott's polyamorous relationship not involving Jesus, polyamorous relationships on TLC, and the aftermath of Sister Wives. Scott talks about the TikTok Mormon wives, they talk about who they are for in the Star Wars Universe, and Jeff talks about being walked into the next generation of Star Wars.

20:38 – Jeff talks about gaming pieces he’d like to have to enhance the game, Scott talks about how new video games remind him of movies, and the studios of people who put the games together. Scott gives a shout-out to the Kikey’s Mexican food restaurant, going to the recent Obituary concert, and the bands that were on stage before the main band.

38:07 – Scott gives appreciation for the drummer of the Nails band, the pit being out of hand, and Jeff talks about people in the pit taking care of each other. They each give their opinion on the band Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Scott talks about seeing the band Ale Storm, and Jeff talks about the cast at the recent Crypticon convention.

58:34 – Scott talks about going to the Horror Convention in Puyallup, meeting Lou Diamond Phillips, and Jeff dives into the history of the meaning of the word pussy. He shares what AI says the term is used for, other meanings of the word, and Scott closes out the show talking about the biggest earthquake in Washington's history.

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