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COL719: LTA… Adulting

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another installment in the Let’s Talk About… series. Damon’s away spreading love and affirmations at the 2024 Virginia Bear Contest Weekend. Jeff and Gary have a nice chat about what they’ve discovered in becoming grown ups including lessons learned. Speaking of, there was a bit of an oops in this show. Let’s just say this is pretty much a one-sided conversation. Listen in as Gary gives his views on adulting.

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LTA… Adulting

With the passage of time, as cubs of a certain age, we’ve had to deal with some things that came along our paths that we weren’t exactly prepared for in our youth. In recent years we’ve discussed the desire for aging cubs to relive their youth. Has adulting been too stressful? Is getting older not so enjoyable? Are there any shining moments we recall from being adults and on our own? 

Wikipedia Article: Adulting

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COL691: LTAF: Cravings

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time, the guys talk about their hankerings; their constant cravings. From childhood nostalgia to savory comforts, the cubs deliciously delight you with their flavorful finds.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Cravings

Childhood – nostalgia runs rampant

  • Jeff: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
  • Damon: Froot Loops Cereal
  • Gary: Ice Cream [hard pint vs soft serve]

Seasonal – time of year factors in here

  • Jeff: Blueberry Muffins and Orange Julius
  • Damon: PSL
  • Gary: Watermelon [summer]

Comfort – home style noms of pleasure 

  • Jeff: Hotdish (aka Vegetable Beef Medley Hotdish)
  • Damon: Pot Roast
  • Gary: Chicken/Country Fried Steak with White Gravy [Pepper or Sausage]
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COL656: Nostalgia For Sale?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys turn back time and examine their nostalgia. As adults that grew up in the 80s and 90s, the cubs debate if their childhood is being marketed to them as a grab for their wallets. From revamping classic cartoons to throwing 80s designs on t-shirts, listen in as the guys give their thoughts on the influence of these nostalgia trips and wonder if the current world climate is the reason why they want to bring back memories of childhood happiness.

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Nostalgia For Sale?

As adults that grew up in the 80s and 90s, is our childhood being marketed to us as a grab for our wallets? Is the world environment with heightened anxiety and stress giving us more reason to buy up things that bring back memories of childhood happiness?

nostalgia: def. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

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COL643: LTAF: Childhood Cereals

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time around, the cubs get nostalgic and reminisce about the sugary sweet cereals from their childhood. From Saturday morning cartoons to binging on a familiar flavor, listen in as the guys bowl you over with their flaky crunchy faves.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Childhood Cereals

Yo Yum is a Yuk for Me [something you disliked that is/was popular]:

Wish You Could Have Again [discontinued, no longer available]:

Still Enjoy Today [have when the nostalgia strikes]:

Honorable Mentions:

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COL616: LTAF: Gross Foods

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. For this installment, the guys get gross as they reminisce on foods that made them drop their forks as children. From then, the guys move on to foods they changed their minds on and foods they will NEVER EAT IN A MILLIONDY BILLIONDY YEARS!! From jumbo shrimp to bull balls, get a taste of what the cubs hate.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Gross Foods 

Which foods do our co-hosts turn their nose up when it comes to the table? Is there anything they absolutely feel queasy about now? Have their tastes changed since childhood? What dishes are avoided at all costs?

  • Childhood Disgust
    • Damon: Chitterlings
    • Gary: Broccoli / Cauliflower
    • Jeff: Liver / Fish
  • Can Admit I Was Wrong
    • Damon: Brussel Sprouts
    • Gary: Vegetables That Are Not Potatoes or Corn
  • Never Ever On My Life
    • Damon: Rocky Mountain Oysters
    • Gary: Shellfish
    • Jeff: Pickled Pigs Feet / Most Fermented Foods
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