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Every week, Channel 253 releases a special members-only podcast called “Off the Record.” This short show is hosted by Producer Doug. It is sometimes serious and sometimes very much not serious. This is one of those very much not serious episodes. And since it’s been a while since we’ve seen Taco-Man around these parts, we thought we’d share this special episode with everyone. Enjoy. If you’d like to subscribe to Off the Record episodes every week, join Channel 253 as a member and follow the instructions. Thanks!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. We’re at El Antojo. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Erik Hanberg, host of the We Art Tacoma podcast and publisher of Channel 253 Their Taco Location El Antojo Channel 253 Taco-Man is part of the Channel 253 podcast network. Please consider supporting what we’re doing through membership! *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. We’re back at Ta’ Carbon for some margaritas and guacamole made at the table. (Seriously, this place was great.) Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Candice Ruud, host of the Citizen Tacoma podcast Their Taco Location Ta’ Carbon (5013 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409) Channel 253 Taco-Man is part of the Channel 253 podcast network. Please consider supporting what we’re doing through membership! *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Jeremiah Oshan, columnist and podcaster at Sounder at Heart Their Taco Location Taqueria El Rinconsito (5013 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409) Channel 253 Taco-Man is part of the Channel 253 podcast network. Please consider supporting what we’re doing through membership! *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. This episode is a little different, though. Taco-Man goes back to El Borracho with trusty sidekick Annie to review their vegan tacos. Vegan tacos are hard to find in Tacoma! Hear what Annie and Taco-Man think of them (plus a few groan-worthy jokes while they wait for their order). Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Annie Jensen, co-host of Interchangeable White Ladies Their Taco Location El Borracho (2717 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406) Channel 253 Taco-Man is part of the Channel 253 podcast network. Please consider supporting what we’re doing through membership! *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Justin Camarata, Co-host of Crossing Division and Tacoma City Councilmember Their Taco Location Taqueria El Rinconsito (7210 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408) Channel 253 Taco-Man is part of the Channel 253 podcast network. Please consider supporting what we’re doing through membership! *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Rochelle Bergstrom, owner and officiant of Elope 253 Their Taco Location Taqueria El Grande (7202 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA) Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Hope Teague-Bowling, co-host of the Interchangeable White Ladies Podcast Their Taco Location Vuelve a la Vida (5312 Pacific Ave, Tacoma) Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Doug Mackey, Co-Founder, Producer, Composer, Sound Engineer of Channel 253 Their Taco Location La Perla del Mar (215 S 40th St, Tacoma) Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekicks Mary Holste (of the Miss Fisher Philes and the Miss Adventure podcasts) and Erik Hanberg (Publisher of Channel 253) Their Taco Location Tres Hermanos Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Steve Ketelsen, co-host of the Flounders B-Team podcast. Their Taco Location Ricos Tacos Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.  

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he reviews a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Jenny Jacobs of the Citizen Tacoma podcast. Their Taco Location Taqueria El Sabor on Mildred Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.  

Welcome to the first episode of… TACO-MAN. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s … TACO-MAN. Taco-Man’s mission: to review the tacos of Tacoma. It’s a podcast by Taco-Man for all Tacomans* to enjoy. Each episode, he’ll review a different Tacoma taco with a different trusty sidekick. Host: Taco-Man Taco-Man is not the superhero we need. But he’s the superhero we deserve. And, we can feel that hometown pride because he’s a native Tacoman (obvs). This Episode’s Trusty Sidekick Marguerite of the Move to Tacoma podcast. Their Taco Location El Borracho Tacoma, on 6th Ave Taco-Man Sponsor Taco-Man is sponsored by our hometown airline Alaska Airlines. Want to book a flight? Visit alaskaair.com *Did we build an entire podcast off of a single pun? The answer is clearly YES.