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COL706: Nerd Culture: Then vs Now

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys get down and nerdy. Remember the 80s film franchise ‘Revenge of the Nerds’? Back then, ‘nerd’ was used as a bullying term. Fast forward four decades later and nerd culture has become a thing. Listen in as the cubs discuss nerdom as a whole entertainment industry. But, is the current interest in all things nerdy an actual shift in overall perspective and acceptance, or have things moved into an inevitable cash grab as the nerds of the 80s are now adults with disposable income?

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Nerd Culture: Then vs Now

Those that lived in the 70s & 80s remember the film franchise ‘Revenge of the Nerds’. Back then ‘nerd’ was used as a slur. Fast forward to four decades later and nerd culture has become a thing, a whole entertainment industry if you will. But is the current interest in all things nerdy an actual shift in overall perspective and acceptance? Or have things moved into an inevitable cash grab as the nerds of the 80s are now adults with disposable income?

Wikipedia – Nerd

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COL664: LTAF: 2022 Fair Foods

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. While Jeff is feeling ill, Damon and Gary take the wheel as the cubs travel the nation for some new fair foods. Whether it’s deep fried, on a stick, or just wrapped in paper, the guys scour a few states’ options. From sweet and savory to spicy and smoky, listen in as the guys give their thoughts on some dining choices that may be available at your next county fair.

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Let’s Talk About Food: 2022 Fair Foods

It’s that time of year – STATE FAIRS have been bringing us new food creations for years. And 2022 is no exception. Taking a look at Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin – there are some interesting selections. Do we agree as co-hosts on these potentially yummy offerings?

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COL639: LTAF: The Bacon Episode

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. And this time, it’s all about BACON!! From fatback to pork belly, fried, microwaved or sous vide, the guys share their love of this crispy, smoky, sweet and savory meat candy. Listen in as the cubs grub on their favorite bacon dishes as well as share some not-so-favorites and fads including the delectable treat.

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Let’s Talk About Food: The Bacon Episode

Cured Meat Delicacy

Bacon Info & History

Salted pork belly first appeared in China. In Middle English the term bacon or bacoun referred to all pork in general. Before the industrial revolution, bacon was generally produced on local farms and in domestic kitchens. The world’s first commercial bacon processing plant was opened in Wiltshire in the 1770s by John Harris. In 1930, 99% of the world’s bacon and ham exports went to Britain, where Danish bacon was preferred to domestic bacon. Danish bacon was produced in a state-supported factory system with more standardized quality and was extensively advertised. In the Second World War Danish bacon was not available, and the American alternative, said to be fat and heavily boraxed, was not popular.

Now for the controversy – how do you like your bacon?

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The Bad

The Fad

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COL570: LTAF: Pumpkin Spice

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. For this episode, the guys discuss the ubiquitous fall classic: pumpkin spice. From its origins to its current “faddy” incarnation, the cubs discuss their thoughts on the product and its longevity in food culture

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Let’s Talk About Food: Pumpkin Spice

  • Fad or Forever Food?
  • Love it or Hate it?
  • #InstaBitch – Ray’s PSL Look

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COL336: ‘My Three Way Relationship’

COL336In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs have an interview with Jeff Leavell, writer of the Vice article we presented in a previous episode. We take time to discuss Jeff’s relationships and get an intimate portrait of the life he has made with Alex and Jon.

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  • Jeff – Nothing.
  • Damon – My Birthday
  • Gary – NO PSL Mess Ups

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Re: COL333: LTAK: Chastity

Randall Stratton: great episode…as always

Urbandictionary with Gary

threesome – every man’s dream

Billy Bob’s only desire before he passed away, was to participate in a threesome.

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Interview with Jeff Levell

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