Move to Tacoma Podcast

hosted by
marguerite martin

About the Podcast

North Tacoma is the area that encompasses some of Tacoma's most popular neighborhoods. Neighborhoods like Old Town, Ruston, Stadium District, North Slope Historic District, Proctor District, and University of Puget Sound Neighborhood are all part of the Tacoma’s.

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    Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club

    Moving to Tacoma and finding Lawn Bowling Tacoma Lawn Bowling Club members Laura Moscatello and…

  • Tobin Ropes from Mad Hat Tea in Tacoma WA holds a tea thermos and gives it a kiss

    Mad Hat Tea with Tobin Ropes

    Originally located in Downtown Tacoma on Commerce, Mad Hat Tea is now at its new…

  • Kirsten Sparenborg is a Tacoma artist who creates Architectural Map Drawings. Kirsten moved to Tacoma's Stadium District when her husband PCSed to JBLM. After a brief move to New York Kirsten has returned to live and make art here in Tacoma. We talk about how she became a full time artist, creating and selling your art online, and being an artist in Tacoma, Washington. 

    Making a Living with Your Art in Tacoma with Kirsten Sparenborg

    Turn of the Centuries Kirsten Sparenborg Kirsten Sparenborg is a Tacoma artist who creates Architectural…

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    The Waterfront Market at Ruston with Paul Kunitsa

    Marguerite interviews Paul Kunitsa from the Waterfront Market at Point Ruston. The Kunitsa Family immigrated…

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    Tacoma Pride 2023 & Tacoma’s Queer Community

    In this episode of the Move to Tacoma Podcast we interviewed Matthew Wilson and Quincy…

  • Tacoma 4 All (Nerdfarmer Podcast)

    Check out this interview where Nerd Farmer Host Nate Bowling interviews Zev Cook and David…

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    100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die Author Peggy Cleveland

    Looking for things to do in Tacoma, Washington? We interviewed local Author Peggy Cleveland on…

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    An Interview with the Reporters Behind “The Walk Home” Podcast on KNKX 88.5 FM

    An Interview with the Reporters Behind “The Walk Home” Podcast on KNKX 88.5 FM This…

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    The Tacoma Media Landscape with Erik Hanberg

    Where are the best places to get your news in Tacoma if you want to…

  • a photo of sharon chambers gordon in a blue shirt smiling in front of some plants and furniture

    How to Buy a Home in Tacoma Right Now with Sharon Chambers Gordon

    Buying a house in Tacoma has never been more challenging for buyers, especially buyers buying…

  • a map of tacoma created by rob huff running every street in tacoma

    Running Every Street in Tacoma with Rob Huff

    Rob Huff is almost finished running every street in Tacoma. Yes, even the really steep…

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    Illuminating Tacoma’s History in the Northwest Room with Anna Trammell

    In this episode of the Move to Tacoma podcast, Marguerite Martin interviews Local History Librarian…