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Welcome to Correct Opinions -- the first show where every opinion is correct (in my opinion.) If you're just as annoyed as I am with the over-the-topness of today's social media crazed world then you're in the right place. Whether I’m riffing on trending topics, my experiences, your college roommates "small business" (we know you haven't sold a single t-shirt, Jason) or recurring segments such as "Another Dumb White Baby Name," I speak for us all on why people need to just do less. Let's tak ...
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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-worki ...
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The Arts & Culture series enriches our community with imagination and creativity. Whether reinventing the classics for a new audience or presenting an innovative new art form, these events are aimed at expanding horizons. From poetry to music to storytelling, this series leaves our audiences inspired, encouraged, and seeing the world with new eyes.
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Growing up, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg didn’t always fit in. He felt different from his father and brothers, who loved to hunt and go camping in the rural, conservative small town where he lived. Back then, blending in was more important than feeling seen. So, when Chasten realized he was gay, he kept that part of himself hidden away for a long, pai…
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Firechicken from Streetbeefs Scrapyard returns to the show to give an update on what he's been up to since the last time he visited the show. They also talk about Power Slap Fights, how Scrapyard helps build community, and Firechicken answers Coaster Questions. Firechicken was also on episodes 130, 132, 243, and 244. Justin also welcomes James L. S…
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The first guest in our blogger spotlight series is Dani Austin joined by her husband, Jordan Ramirez. We react to a wild TikTok content house video. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/correct Go to Indochino.com and use code TREY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Visit …
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Housing is a frequent topic of conversation on this show. We’ve talked to realtors about the market for first-time homebuyers; we’ve discussed Matthew Desmond’s Evicted; we’ve talked about combatting displacement; we’ve discussed efforts to combat homelessness with Tacoma Housing Now; and talked about the national housing market with a NY-based rea…
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Can we still love the work of Hemingway, Polanski, Naipaul, Miles Davis, or Picasso? Should we love it? In this unflinching, deeply personal book that expands on her instantly viral Paris Review essay, “What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?” Claire Dederer asks: Does genius deserve special dispensation? Is male monstrosity the same as female…
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Brogan joins this week’s conversation and the guys talk hockey, double Jeff’s Capades, Putt Stuff, Crypticon, and much more! 01:27 - Justin kicks off the podcast giving a shout-out to Rusty, announces that Kraken season has ended, and talks about standing next to the Stanley Cup. He talks about re-organizing his recording room, Jeff talks about unl…
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The Correct Opinions Podcast brings our live show to Tacoma, Washington, where the aroma in Tacoma is just as captivating as the laughter in the air. In a world where tipping has become a convoluted social obligation, join us as we unravel the absurdity of tipping culture and its outrageous expectations. Judge Jake weighs in on Katie and Trey's hom…
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This time, Justin, Derek, and Scott talk about the birthday outing, ax-throwing, music shows, Tacoma’s art community and much, much more! 00:00 – The guys explore Discord’s new Soundboard, Justin talks about their birthday excursion, and the people they had join them. He talks about where they threw axes at, the layout of the building, and Scott ex…
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I'm more red than Alabama. Pale people struggling during summer. We react to Christian rap music. And our wives gasp at the wrong times. Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3ESPT9yf1T8x6L0P4d39w?sub_confirmation=1 Love the opinions, but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version of Correct Opinions here!: https://correc…
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After a nearly four month trial, last week leaders of the Proud Boys were convicted in federal court of seditious conspiracy. The Proud Boys are a right-wing paramilitary group that relishes street fights and violence against their political opponents.. They were instrumental in some of the most coordinated attacks on January 6. Reasonable countrie…
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Side Notes from the Archivist is a preservation of Black culture viewed through a feminist lens. The Archivist leads readers through poems that epitomize youthful renditions of a Black girl coming of age in Philadelphia’s pre-funk ’80s; episodic adventures of “the Black Girl” whose life is depicted through the white gaze; and selections of verse ev…
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This time, the guys give an update on Putt Stuff, cover Jeffs capades, the history behind Tacoma Dome, hobbies, and much more. 00:20 – Justin expresses how he's always been a jock despite others' perceptions of him being a nerd, shares how users can listen to them live, and Derek gives a shout-out to CNote that's listening to them live while at the…
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Town Hall Seattle and Gage Academy of Art present Preston Singletary: Honoring Stories Through Glass-Blowing. The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass-blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown…
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Visit Indeed.com/TREY to start hiring now. Join over THREE MILLION BUSINESSES worldwide using INDEED to hire great talent fast. Discover why actor Miles Teller, DJ Kygo, golfer Rickie Fowler and others are bringing this Finnish legend across the USA… https://thelongdrink.com Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3ESPT9yf1T8x6…
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Comedian, producer. Panama City, Florida Topic Outlines Man breaks penis performing ‘world’s most dangerous sex position’ An Indonesian man had to undergo emergency surgery after fracturing his penis while performing a notoriously risky sex position — which left him with an “eggplant” phallus. The freak accident occurred while the unnamed 37-year-o…
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Every year, Town Hall selects exceptional local artists and scholars for paid residencies where they engage with Town Hall programs and collaborate with our programming team to develop original events for the community. For our Spring 2023 residency, we’re lucky enough to have both a Scholar- and an Artist-in-Residence. This Scratch Night will show…
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In this episode, the guys discuss seeing Brian Posehn at Tacoma Comedy Club, Putt Stuff, Top 15 bars in Tacoma, Is it Tacoma, and movie reviews. 00:05 – Justin kicks off this episode talking about why he loves shopping at Winco, talks about having Covid, and they talk about the sign-ups they've gotten so far for Putt Stuff. Justin discusses their p…
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Sometimes the impact of our actions and interactions can be vaster and longer lasting than we can predict. France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever ― and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play …
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Gift giving with Trey and Katie. Dude Dad joins today's episode with an exciting announcement. Trey discusses the new show, Jury Duty. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/correct Go to Indochino.com and use code TREY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Go to Zocdoc.com/COR…
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In one twenty-four period in March, over 42 billion dollars was withdrawn from Silicon Valley Bank in California. This led to the second largest bank collapse in US history and SVB went into FDIC receivership. In short order, Signature Bank also collapsed and several others were left looking wobbly. In response, many Americans began moving their mo…
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Trey and Jake woke up to an obvious break-in during their Philadelphia shows. The guys react to Tucker Carlson leaving Fox. And Parent advice on setting the ‘love’ expectations. Go to Indochino.com and use code TREY to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Visit Indeed.com/TREY to start hiring now. Join over THREE MILLION BUSINESSES worldwide u…
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Jeff, Derek, and Scott hold down the fort for this GCP episode. They chat about shows they’ve been watching lately, current and future AI, their go-to music playlists, and the official date for Putt Stuff. 00:00 – Jeff explains the importance of the feng shui of his office furniture, Derek talks about his gaming setup, and they discuss how they dev…
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Join award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro for an evening of conversation about his memoir and tales from his storied broadcast career. The beloved host of “All Things Considered” is known for his adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity, which has served him well whether he’s traveling on Air Force One with President Obama, navigating war-to…
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Trey discusses the day he heard a parent say cr&p Visit Indeed.com/TREY to start hiring now. Join over THREE MILLION BUSINESSES worldwide using INDEED to hire great talent fast. Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3ESPT9yf1T8x6L0P4d39w?sub_confirmation=1 Love the opinions, but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version …
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This time the group is a full house!! They talk Putt Stuff, Zodiac Supper Club going out of business, Brogan being back in Tacoma, and weird dreams. 00:03 – Justin complements Derek on his new profile picture, talks about Putt Stuff that will be happening this summer, and shares how people can find more information about the event on Discord. Broga…
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This week, I sat down with Israel Calera. Iz is an artist and designer from Rio Grande Valley on the US/Texas border, the setting of much of Blood Meridian. An original illustration of Cormac McCarthy by Iz He currently resides here in Abu Dhabi and he (and his extremely loud cat Winky) joined us to talk about Blood Meridian, the 1984 western novel…
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Movies, books, and TV shows tell us we should’ve already found our people — those close, always dependable, tried-and-true forever friends — by the time we’re adults (and if we haven’t, there must be something wrong with us). But it’s often easier said than done. Where do you find close friends beyond childhood or school? Is it even possible? Like …
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On this Thursday GCP episode, the guys chat about squirrels disrupting electricity, D&D, the D&D movie, and Tacoma Hot Takes. 01:36 – Robo Brogan kicks off this episode, Justin shares a local news article that happened at an apartment he and Borgan rented in Tacoma back in the day, and Jeff and Scott guess what caused the recent power outage in dow…
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Your typical day at the zoo as a parent. The Dali Llama tries to one-up Biden on creepy interactions. Trey and Jake review Disney's Smart House. Bud Light boycotts reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Trey Kennedy
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Defiance had provoked Lisa Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson’s path from novice c…
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On this Friday Night hangout, the guys discuss plans for Putt Stuff, recent local news, Tacoma Missed Connections, scamming, and sarcastic fringehead fish. 00:20 – The GCP crew says hi to Jeff’s mom, Justin gives a shout-out to the fantastic Patrons, and Scott welcomes the new ones. They talk about their favorite Shroom Brothers GCP shirts, announc…
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Special guest, Thomas, joins the pod! Trey, Jake, and Katie react to Love is Blind contestants singing. Katie is forced to pick a side between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Visit Indeed.com/TREY to start hiring now. Join over THREE MILLION BUSINESSES worldwide using INDEED to hire great talent fast. Go to Zocdoc.com/CORRECT and download the Zocdoc…
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Three shows sharing one stage. We've got Jamal Harrington, Kyle McCurdy, Todd Sellers, and That Other Guy Charles Bressler. It's ⁠R-Town Podcast Extraordinaire⁠ & ⁠Dunce Cap Games⁠'s DCGTV & ⁠Not About U Pod⁠ bringing it! Shooting for about an 11am start, but keep your ears open!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/n…
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Long time listeners will know that the topic of regressive taxation in Washington has been a repeated talking point on the show. In 2019, we hosted an Adult Civics Hour called the Case for Progressive Taxation and the topic has come up on several other episodes. This week as tax season reaches its zenith, we wanted to get to the bottom of why the t…
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Jamal is not with us today as he's getting ready for his comedy show this coming weekend at the renton civic theater get your tickets for any of his shows here! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jamal-harringtonjamco-comedy-series-20015177315#events --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notaboutupod/message…
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Tim from Harts Services rejoins the group to catch up from when they last visited on episode 93. Harts Services has been open in the PNW area since 2013; they have dedicated themselves to the mission of providing high-value plumbing services in Tacoma, Seattle, and surrounding areas. They believe every customer deserves respect and a positive exper…
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Typical ways bridesmaids vs groomsmen are asked to be part of the wedding party. The guys react to another wild medial mystery. And weird things you see at white people weddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Trey Kennedy
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Maxine and Glen McCallum, owners of McCallum & Sons Whisky Co and Iron Horse Farm, sit down with the GCP guys to talk about their boutique whiskey shop and horse farm in Tacoma. McCallum & Sons Whisky Co. is a boutique bottle shop located in downtown Tacoma. They pride themselves on offering one of the most incredible selections of spirits in the a…
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Trey discusses the expectations vs reality of having a newborn. TikTok ban in the US takes another step forward. Check out this week's fan videos. Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3ESPT9yf1T8x6L0P4d39w?sub_confirmation=1 Love the opinions, but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version of Correct Opinions here!: http…
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The show’s roots are local but it wanders wherever my interests happen to lead. Since moving to Abu Dhabi, I have had the opportunity to visit several countries I never would have considered visiting prior. For example, this fall I went to the Republic of Georgia and this past February I continued exploring the Caucasus with a trip to Baku, Azerbai…
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Jason Alexander, the Devils Reef and Gilman House owner, sits down with the GCP guys to catch up since the last time he visited the podcast. Devil’s Reef is a bar located in Tacoma, Washington with a playfully spooky atmosphere. It has become a favorite spot for a night out in the city that many have come to adore. The bar is also known for their a…
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Planning golf with your friends 20s vs 30s. Baby Thomas Kennedy is here! Jake and Trey react to a 1962 video debating whether dads should or should not be in the delivery room. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/correct Visit Indeed.com/TREY to start hiring now. Join over THREE MI…
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This is our long awaited conversation about Dopesick by Beth Macy. Dopesick is the story of the orign and rise of the opioid crisis and the actions of pharmaceutical companies in flooding our communities with drugs. The opioid crisis, a uniquely American problem, was manufactured by capitalism and our market-based health care system. In the book, M…
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