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COL679: 15 Years and Counting

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary! Many years ago, our producer, Jeff, got the itch to create a podcast and invited his friends to join him. Fifteen years, two generations of hosts, several guests and 100s of episodes later, COL is still going strong. Listen as the guys reminisce about the past and ponder the future.

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15 Years and Counting

Many moons ago, a cub had an idea to get some people together and record their thoughts on dang near everything and anything. They called it Cubs Out Loud. Since then, 678 sequential episodes have been produced, two generations of hosts, thousands of hours for listening/watching guys yammering, and over 450 videos on YouTube. It’s been a wild ride for a decade and half. What comes next? Hell if we know!

 

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COL632: LoR: Goals & Accountability

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined once again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. In this episode, the guys come together in the new year to discuss goals and accountability. As many begin each year making new year’s resolutions that they often never keep,  listen in as Ed and the cubs break down the reasons why this may be a regular occurrence. From creating your goal roadmap to making yourself accountable for the roads you take, listen in as the guys give yet another perspective on the wandering journey of relationship building.

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Landscape of Relationships: Goals & Accountability

New Years resolutions

The Hobbit and LOTR “The Road Goes Ever On”

The Road goes ever on and on,

Down from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say.

  • Gotta know what “The Road” or our values are.  

Values List 

Four Domains 

  • Work/Education 
  • Relationships
  • Leisure 
  • Personal Health and Wellness 

Translating Values into Goals – “Be a mapmaker”

  • Chose three guiding values 
  • SMART goals (Specific, Meaningful, Adaptive, Realistic, Timely)
  • Immediate (24 hours), Short Term, Medium-Term goals, Long-Term goals
  • Living Goals vs Dead Person Goals
  • Make sure you are heading in the right direction.  Ex. downhill skiing
  • Expected barriers 

Accountability 

  • We are ultimately responsible for our actions 
  • We get to be accountable to the goals we set for ourselves and the map that we make.
  • Feelings, situations, emotions, urges, memories are going to happen.  Make sure you have the needed resources.
  • Be mindful of avoidance and unhelpful sticky thought patterns
  • Be willing to address unhelpful patterns
  • Remember: you can always change your course, but at what and whose expense?  Honor your values and your commitments 
  • Let someone know your goals and work towards shared accountability.
  • Feeling guilty?  Good. You have values. 
  • Remember, not all those who wander are lost. Keep going.  
  • Progress is not always a straight line.  

 

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COLDR: AS6E10: Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon finally get a full-on view of the “game within a game” that has been hinted at all season long. During this lip-sync smackdown spectacular, the guys flap their gums as the eliminated queens face off in one song after the other after the other. Which queen lip-smacks their way to the top and back into the competition?

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

Overall Thoughts: Rudemption Lip-Sync Smackdown

  • [Damon] – I WAS RIGHT!! WOOT!!
  • [Gary] – Did we predict this?

Cruise the Runway:

Category/Theme: Lip-Sync for Your Rudemption 

  • [Damon] – Ummm…
  • [Gary] – Stunts, Gags, Goops

Snaps & Eyerolls:

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Changing Things Up
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Commitment to the Game
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… Did She Really Do That Well?
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Worst On-camera Hosting
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COL538: 2019 Year in Review

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs celebrate the start of the new decade (it’s debatable) by looking back at the year 2019. This episode is for the numerates as the guys review the numbers and also share their favorite parts of 2019. And, as the dawn of 2020 comes over the horizon, listen in as they share what they are looking forward to.


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Reviewing the Year that was 2019 for the podcast and our lives.

The Numbers:

  • Episodes: 
    • 49 public COL episodes released
    • 1 Patreon Only episodes released
    • 20 COLDR episodes released
  • Social Media:
    • 9 New Tumblr followers  [481 total]
    • 10 New Instagram followers [188 total] 
    • 43 New Twitter followers  [594 total]
  • YouTube 
    • 11,352 Views
    • 50 Likes
    • 2,600 Comments 
    • 32 New Subscribers 

Most popular video on YouTube: 

Most Downloaded Podcast (per Podtrac):

Favorite COL Episode in 2019

  • Gary: COL514: Trans Bear Listener – YouTube or Blog

Things You’ll Remember Most About 2019

  • Jeff: Sister’s Wedding
  • Damon: Hospital Stay/Pup Contest
  • Gary: Life Recovery and Mom’s Passing 

Things Looking Forward to in 2020

  • Jeff: Voting Out Trump
  • Damon: Getting Healthier/GALA 2020 
  • Gary: New Opportunities and Personal Growth

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COLDRAS: S2E06: Drag Fish Tank

coldras-s2e6In this week’s episode of COL Drag Race, there’s a pant-ic on the runway!! Gary and Damon (sans Chester) dish on the most recent episode of All-Stars Season 2. After the drama of the last show, the competition really heats up and the elimination will leave you gagging. So, be prepared to really sell your wares.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 Episode 6

  • Mini Challenge: Butt Butt Golf
  • Maxi Challenge: Drag Fish Tank
  • Runway/Main Stage: Pants on the Runway

First Impressions:

  • [Gary]: The sisters are together, finally
  • [Damon]: They all wanna win!

Thoughts on This Episode:

  • [Gary]: Alaska has Lazer Vision
  • [Damon]: Marketable Merchandise

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Takeaways:

  • [Gary]: Know your brand, think ahead aka Be Prepared
  • [Damon]: If this had been Ru..

Snaps / Eyerolls:

  • [Gary]: Snaps for… Alaska/RuPaul’s rant
  • [Gary]: Eyerolls for… Detox’s product
  • [Damon]: Snaps for…Tati’s T-Boz/Katya’s commercial
  • [Damon]: Eyerolls for…The Chop!

Closing Thoughts:

  • [Gary]: The game is still on
  • [Damon]: What’s next?

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