GCP: Duchess Of Downtown - Bringing Back The Weekly Volcano
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08/23/23 • 60 min
Angela Jossy, the Duchess of Downtown Tacoma, and her friend Voxxy join the guys on this episode. Angela is the new owner of the local Tacoma newspaper Weekly Volcano. They plan to release the first paper this coming October.
00:16 – Justin reflects on the recent golfing trip, Angela talks about her return to organizing Art on the Ave this year, and how special this year was for the event. Scott shares his love of watching bar comedy, Justin talks about GCP being the guy's garage band, and Angela talks about her book project. Justin shares the history of the Union Club, how amazing Wright Park is now, and Angela explains what got her started as the Duchess of Downtown.
16:08 – Justin talks about the hidden treasures of Tacoma, Voxxy talks about reviving the Volcano, and Scott expresses his love of The Porch Fest. Angela talks about her evolution with the paper, plans to bring back the art bus, and getting started with the paper. She talks about her journey post her job there, what lead to her buying the paper, and the low number of females that own papers.
30:25 – Voxxy talks about helping Angela make the decision to buy the paper, Angela talks about when the first print will be released, and Justin expresses his love of Tacoma. Angela talks about retrieving newspaper digital archives, plans to turn them over to the library, and the summer camp she’s having for businesses.
46:01 – Voxxy shares that she’ll be playing at the Spanish Ballroom, they talk about other great venues in the area, and Angela talks about the magic behind soundwaves. They talk about the amazing scenes that were lost due to Covid, Justin talks about the new places on 6th Ave, and Angela shares how people that are interested can help out.
Thanks Angela and Voxxy for joining the crew to share the exciting news about the return of the Weekly Volcano!
Special Guest: Angela Jossy.
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Links:
- Wright Park - Metro Parks Tacoma — Wright Park is ideal for a leisurely stroll or taking your kids to the playground or sprayground. This 27 acre arboretum is home to a rich collection of more than 600 trees.
- Tacoma ART BUS | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Tour Tacoma's art scene with ART BUS. Tour runs 4 times per year and starts downtown Tacoma in the N
- Weekly Volcano on Facebook
- Angela Jossy (@duchessofdowntown) • Instagram — RE investing, Airbnb, travel, community, event planning, drawing pets, music, art, financial independence and inspiring others.
- Weekly Volcano (@weekly_volcano) • Instagram — Arts, Entertainment, Food & Culture in the South Sound. News and Calendar of events!
- Weekly Volcano - Wikipedia — Weekly Volcano is a weekly entertainment newspaper in based in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
- Weekly Volcano — Welcome BACK to the Weekly Volcano.
- SUMMER CAMP — Weekly Volcano — Tacoma’s small business community is cordially invited to an exclusive summer camp experience tailored for adults. Nestled in Gig Harbor, Camp Seymour boasts amenities such as heated ca...
Angela Jossy, the Duchess of Downtown Tacoma, and her friend Voxxy join the guys on this episode. Angela is the new owner of the local Tacoma newspaper Weekly Volcano. They plan to release the first paper this coming October.
00:16 – Justin reflects on the recent golfing trip, Angela talks about her return to organizing Art on the Ave this year, and how special this year was for the event. Scott shares his love of watching bar comedy, Justin talks about GCP being the guy's garage band, and Angela talks about her book project. Justin shares the history of the Union Club, how amazing Wright Park is now, and Angela explains what got her started as the Duchess of Downtown.
16:08 – Justin talks about the hidden treasures of Tacoma, Voxxy talks about reviving the Volcano, and Scott expresses his love of The Porch Fest. Angela talks about her evolution with the paper, plans to bring back the art bus, and getting started with the paper. She talks about her journey post her job there, what lead to her buying the paper, and the low number of females that own papers.
30:25 – Voxxy talks about helping Angela make the decision to buy the paper, Angela talks about when the first print will be released, and Justin expresses his love of Tacoma. Angela talks about retrieving newspaper digital archives, plans to turn them over to the library, and the summer camp she’s having for businesses.
46:01 – Voxxy shares that she’ll be playing at the Spanish Ballroom, they talk about other great venues in the area, and Angela talks about the magic behind soundwaves. They talk about the amazing scenes that were lost due to Covid, Justin talks about the new places on 6th Ave, and Angela shares how people that are interested can help out.
Thanks Angela and Voxxy for joining the crew to share the exciting news about the return of the Weekly Volcano!
Special Guest: Angela Jossy.
Sponsored By:
- Manscaped: MANSCAPEDTM is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’sTM Performance Package is the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Inside this package, you’ll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0. trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies! Join over 8 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you... Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code GRITCITY at MANSCAPED.com! ... #ad #manscapedpod #gritcity ... Promo Code: gritcity
Links:
- Wright Park - Metro Parks Tacoma — Wright Park is ideal for a leisurely stroll or taking your kids to the playground or sprayground. This 27 acre arboretum is home to a rich collection of more than 600 trees.
- Tacoma ART BUS | Tacoma WA | Facebook — Tour Tacoma's art scene with ART BUS. Tour runs 4 times per year and starts downtown Tacoma in the N
- Weekly Volcano on Facebook
- Angela Jossy (@duchessofdowntown) • Instagram — RE investing, Airbnb, travel, community, event planning, drawing pets, music, art, financial independence and inspiring others.
- Weekly Volcano (@weekly_volcano) • Instagram — Arts, Entertainment, Food & Culture in the South Sound. News and Calendar of events!
- Weekly Volcano - Wikipedia — Weekly Volcano is a weekly entertainment newspaper in based in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
- Weekly Volcano — Welcome BACK to the Weekly Volcano.
- SUMMER CAMP — Weekly Volcano — Tacoma’s small business community is cordially invited to an exclusive summer camp experience tailored for adults. Nestled in Gig Harbor, Camp Seymour boasts amenities such as heated ca...
Previous Episode
GCP: Isaac Pennoyer - SENCo
In this episode, the crew talks to Isaac Pennoyer, council member number eight, from SENCo. SENCo, (South End Neighborhood Council) is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advocating for the South End by connecting the community to City services & each other. People are invited to join SENCo meetings happening Mondays at 7 PM.
00:04 – Justin and Jeff kick off the episode by giving thanks to Scott for the amazing energy he brings to the team, Isaac gives his opinion on if he considers a high five a compliment, and Isaac shares what SENCo covers in addition to what they are about. He talks about the grants the company receives allowing them to uplift from the ground level, being at the forefront of neighborhood councils, and how people can get involved.
18:02 – Isaac talks about getting involved in SENCo, the amazing work Next Chapter does for the Tacoma community, and shares where people's voice matters most in terms of local government. Justin gives a shout-out to the Union Club, the paranormal activity there, and Isaac explains where Tacoma’s mega-warehouse is going to be.
36:24 – Isaac talks about the impact on traffic the warehouse will have on the area, , extra insane drivers in Tacoma, and what people can do if they want to voice against the warehouse. He talks about the rally and community cleanup happening on August 20th, the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort, and the resources in the area for people to take advantage of.
55:16 – Scott talks about real-estate cycles, how the interest rate will drive down the cost of houses, and Isaac talks about the systemic problems of homelessness. Jeff talks about the growth of Kazakhstan, Isaac talks about what he wants most for Tacoma, and Justin shares the reason why he voted for the Civil Service Member in this year's election.
Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your story and the amazing work you do in the community!
Special Guest: Isaac Pennoyer.
Sponsored By:
- Manscaped: MANSCAPEDTM is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’sTM Performance Package is the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Inside this package, you’ll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0. trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies! Join over 8 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you... Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code GRITCITY at MANSCAPED.com! ... #ad #manscapedpod #gritcity ... Promo Code: gritcity
Links:
- South End Neighborhood Council – Working Together to Make the South End Better!
- Tacoma SENCo Group | Facebook
- South End Neighborhood Council (@senco_tacoma) • Instagram — A Community Driven, Neighbor-led organization to make the South End amazing!
- Celebrating the South End Neighborhood Council's Transformative Project in Tacoma's South End
- The Grit City Podcast: Streetball Supe
- Next Chapter Pregnant Single Mothers Children Homeless Pierce County Tacoma — Empowering the women in our community and their children to thrive.
- Here are details of upcoming Tacoma warehouse appeals hearing | Tacoma News Tribune — A mega-warehouse proposed in South Tacoma will be the subject of a multi-day development appeal with the city’s hearing examiner starting Tuesday.
- Tacoma Climate ...
Next Episode
GCP: Brad with Tacoma WTF Trees
Brad, a local Tacoma resident who runs Tacoma_WTF_Trees on Instagram, joins the guys on this episode. Tacoma_WTF_Trees is the place to view some of the worst tree-pruning jobs in the Tacoma area. People are encouraged to submit their own sightings, see the links below to check them out!
00:04 - They start this episode sharing their love of the bacon cheeseburger pizza that was enjoyed while recording, Justin introduces Brad, and Brad talks about what got him started posting on Instagram. He talks about the various comments he gets on his posts, the decision to get two of his trees removed, and the cost of doing it.
17:38 – Brad talks about getting into the Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular Memes group on Facebook, growing up on the Northend of Tacoma, and the odd feelings he experienced while at Stadium High School. He talks about his parent's haunted house, Justin talks about the haunting of The Union Club, and the history of his house.
34:52 – Justin talks about the changes in the International District, Brad talks about how much Proctor District has changed over the years, and the best places to drink back in the day. Justin reflects on his Magic days, they talk about movies they’ve watched at Blue Mouse Theatre, and Scott talks about watching Pennywise at Real Art Tacoma.
53:00 – Scott shares that some of the trees at Wright Park have plaques on them with their history, Brad and Scott talk about how cool the Manuscript Museum is, and Brad explains where his favorite part of Tacoma is at. Brad talks about working in the tugboat industry, the difference between fishing and tug boating, and the crazy number of ships on anchor during Covid.
Thanks, Brad, for a great conversation!
Special Guest: WTF Trees.
Sponsored By:
- Manscaped: MANSCAPEDTM is the best in men’s below-the-waist grooming. Their products are precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. MANSCAPED’sTM Performance Package is the ultimate men's hygiene bundle! Inside this package, you’ll find their Lawn Mower® 4.0. trimmer, Weed Whacker ear and nose hair trimmer, Crop Preserver ball deodorant, Crop Reviver Toner, Performance Boxer Briefs, and a travel bag to hold your goodies! Join over 8 million men worldwide who trust MANSCAPED with this exclusive offer for you... Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code GRITCITY at MANSCAPED.com! ... #ad #manscapedpod #gritcity ... Promo Code: gritcity
Links:
- Tacoma_WTF_Trees (@tacoma_wtf_trees) • Instagram — This is the place to view some of the worst tree pruning jobs in the Tacoma area. Feel free to send in submissions.
- Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular Memes | Facebook — Useless, Unsuccessful, and/or Unpopular Memes
- Knapps Restaurant
- Blue Mouse Theatre – Proctor District's Local Theatre since the 1920s! — A 100-Year-Old Cinema and Community Gathering Place
- Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum — Founded in 1983 by David and Marsha Karpeles with the purpose to inspire curiosity and encourage learning, the Karpeles Manuscript Library archives contain more than a million historical documents in the categories of literature, science, religion, political history, exploration, music and art.
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