The Grit City crew welcomes back Firechicken, the mind behind The Scrapyard — the Pacific Northwest’s biggest and most respected backyard fight organization, now closing in on one million YouTube subscribers.

From humble beginnings to working with major names like Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and YouTube phenom IShowSpeed, Firechicken shares how his grassroots fight community has become a launchpad for professional fighters — and a global phenomenon.

The crew dives deep into fighter culture, safety improvements, Streetbeefs drama, viral collaborations, and what it takes to build a respectful, welcoming combat community in the backyard scene.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 02:00 – Opening chaos & Firechicken joins the show 🔥

Special Guest: Steve Hagara.

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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) to Tacoma’s vibrant convention scene — plus, Mike joins in with a hilarious breakdown of his beard care routine, Squirrely Dan cosplay, and Halloween costume chaos.

It’s everything you love about GCP: local events, nerd talk, beards, and bad jokes over good beer.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlights

00:00 – 02:00 – Cold open & crew intro

02:00 – 06:00 – Washington State Horror Con recap 🎃

06:00 – 09:00 – Celebrity sightings & Elvira talk 💀

09:00 – 13:00 – Lance Henriksen, the legend 🧠

13:00 – 16:00 – Upcoming Grit City Comic Show preview 📚

16:00 – 18:00 – Tacoma’s local artists & wrestling scene 💪

18:00 – 22:00 – Beard growing challenges & barbershop wisdom 🧔

22:00 – 26:00 – Halloween plans & Letterkenny cosplay 🍁

26:00 – End – Classic Grit City laughter and wrap-up 🍻

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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’s talk of bad candy trades, drunk trick-or-treating memories, and one unforgettable story involving a very inappropriate pumpkin carving. The crew also shares thoughts on Tacoma’s haunted spots, spooky movie favorites, and the ongoing debate of “fun scary” vs. “actually terrifying.” This one’s a blend of laughs, jump scares, and pure Grit City energy.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 05:00 – Saturday night setup & Halloween banter 🎃

05:00 – 10:00 – Tacoma hauntings & ghost stories 👻

10:00 – 18:00 – AI smart homes, VR mishaps & tech gone wrong 🤖

18:00 – 25:00 – Pet costumes & the great “pumpkin disaster” 🐶🎃

25:00 – 35:00 – Candy wars: worst trades & best hauls 🍬

35:00 – 45:00 – Horror movie chat: classics, trash, and the truly disturbing 🎬

45:00 – 55:00 – Weird Halloween traditions & Tacoma nightlife stories 🌃

55:00 – End – Closing laughs, fall vibes, and one last jump scare 🍻

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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 terrifying close calls.

Along the way, there’s talk of the infamous Angola Prison Rodeo, Roswell alien tourism, bottomless lakes, and bad Mexican food stories that devolve into queso vs. salsa debates. Add in Jeff’s homemade hot sauce adventures, near-miss bar fights, and plenty of tangents — it’s a classic Sunday Hangout full of laughs, scares, and Tacoma grit.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 03:00 – Opening chaos, “is this thing on?” and crew intros

03:00 – 08:00 – Minnesota fall colors, apple orchards & the first dispensary line 🌿

08:00 – 15:00 – Pumpkin spice season: PSLs, PSSs, and hot milk debates 🎃☕

15:00 – 22:00 – Louisiana Halloween vibes, wild weather, hailstorms & trash tornadoes 🌪️

22:00 – 30:00 – Angola Prison Rodeo & disturbing history of prison events 🤠

30:00 – 38:00 – Conspiracies: comets, asteroids, Roswell UFOs, and bottomless lakes 👽

38:00 – 45:00 – Weird food tales: Margaritas without margaritas, Minnesota queso vs. salsa 🌮

45:00 – 55:00 – Jeff’s hot sauce experiments & fermented pepper talk 🌶️

55:00 – 1:05:00 – Growing up in Yakima, bilingual classrooms & identity stories

1:05:00 – 1:20:00 – Jeff’s gang encounters, Portland Bloods, and close calls with violence 🔫

1:20:00 – End – Wrapping up with laughs, survival stories & reflections on choices

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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 from Galactic Druid Treats, and honey aged in whiskey barrels. It’s a classic GCP ride full of laughs, tangents, and Tacoma flavor.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 04:00 – Kicking off with PB&J whiskey shots 🍇🥃

04:00 – 07:00 – Coast trip recap and the idea of a GCP tattoo

07:00 – 12:00 – Creepy cabin stories, black-eyed kids, and sketchy bridges 🌲🌊

12:00 – 18:00 – Corn mazes, haunted farm fun, and kid encounters at Maris Farms 🎃

18:00 – 24:00 – Mac & cheese with ribs, Lucille’s Honey, and whiskey barrel flavors 🍯

24:00 – 30:00 – Freeze-dried candy from Galactic Druid Treats + past guest shout-outs 🍬

30:00 – 36:00 – Tacoma vendors, glassblowing, and whiskey-barrel beer experiments 🍺

36:00 – 42:00 – Tangents on cabins, coast towns, and GCP family vibes 🏖️

42:00 – End – Wrapping with laughs, crew shout-outs, and future hangout plans

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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 Michigan’s weed laws still figuring themselves out, no topic is too weird or too small for the GCP table.

And if you’ve ever wondered how a bad headset dongle can turn into 20 minutes of comedy gold — you’re in the right place. Add in tales of cruise ship drinking packages, local pizza recommendations, and a few international travel fears (Canada, we’re looking at you 👀), and you’ve got one wild ride of an episode.

⏱️ Timestamped Highlight Guide

00:00 – 05:00 – The crew kicks things off with national roll call: Tacoma, Baton Rouge, and the Twin Cities. Cue tech hiccups, banter, and the usual chaos.

05:00 – 12:00 – Road talk: wild freeway ramps, crash-course nostalgia with Hot Wheels, and why driving in Olympia will make you question your life choices.

12:00 – 20:00 – Weed laws across the states: Michigan’s slow rollout, Minnesota catching up, and lessons learned from Washington’s saturated cannabis market.

20:00 – 28:00 – Cruise ship confessions: overpriced drink packages, day-drinking disasters, and why naps are the real vacation flex.

28:00 – 36:00 – Pizza wars: crawfish pies in Louisiana, Minnesota’s “land of the bland,” and the eternal search for a solid slice.

36:00 – 45:00 – All about walleye: fishing traditions, creepy eyes, and the great “pretty vs. ugly fish” debate.

45:00 – 55:00 – Ice fishing 101: augers, tents, beers of choice, and why PBR still reigns supreme on the ice.

55:00 – 01:05:00 – Border patrol paranoia: Canadian bans, international travel fears, and rating countries by how nice their jails look.

01:05:00 – End – The hot dongle meltdown: fried headsets, way too many puns, and a comedy spiral that only GCP could pull off.

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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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