In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys present their second installment of the “What is…” series. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots, the guys break down Pride, this thing we do in June. From its beginnings as an activist movement to the festivals and parades, listen as the cubs talk about what Pride has become.
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What is…PRIDE?
Discussion of what ‘PRIDE’ means in 2019. It’s been nearly 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, one of the events that launched the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Is pride about advocacy? What of activism? And what if you’re not proud?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys talk about the diversity of the bear community. In its over 30 years of existence, the guys give their opinions how much or how little it has changed in terms of inclusion, diversity, body positivity and more. Is this a trend heading towards inclusivity or a sign of the end of bear times?
Woofy – I have a habit of when I get a compliment I have a compulsive need to throw one back, even if I’m not interested. Something I need to work on, to just accept the compliment with a thanks.
Social Media Comment:
To Jeff: RE: COL472: bostonareabear on Bear411: “Are you gonna talk or are you gonna gloss your lips?” Funniest line of the last COL podcast.
To Damon: RE: COL471: Gonzo Gonzales “I just heard your podcast on body positivity and wanna thank you for thinking of me. I was in tears. Love you so much.”
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More Fats, More Femmes – we like to see diversity, but …
Where is the diversity in the Bear Community?
How much have things changed in nearly 30 years?
Are we satisfied with what is represented today?
Is Tumblr the new bear porn for showing the reality of bodies and sex?
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Chester, Damon and Gary are ON THE ROAD! The guys make their way to Midwest Bearfest as it celebrates its 21st year. The cubs bearly make it through all the benefits of the weekend.