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COL715: LTA… The Future of Events

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another installment in the Let’s Talk About… series. Damon’s out on travel this week and we’re excited to have PupZeo return for a chat about the changes in recent years to events for LGBTQIA+ communities. From volunteerism and feedback to the challenges of feeding the masses, it’s time to line up and enjoy ample servings.

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LTA… The Future of Events

Since the inception of the leather, bear, and kink communities events have been a way for people to come together and share time and space to make memories. With over fifty years of events having occurred, a lot has changed the landscape. From the digital revolution to worldwide pandemics, now we’re looking at how things have evolved. But has it all been for the betterment of the experience for attendees? Are there areas that need work? What opportunities are there for the coming years of activities?

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COLDR: S15E01: One Night Only [Parts 1 & 2], All Queens Go to Heaven, Supersized Snatch Game

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon are back back back again! It’s a new year and a new season, so listen as the guys share their thoughts when SIXTEEN new queens strut into the werkroom. This season is supersized, so expect things to be bigger, better and badder all around! From a 2-hour premiere talent show to a double dose of Snatch Game, the queens are definitely giving us a lot. But, was it heaven-sent or should it go straight to hell?

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Put the Pedal to the Metal:

  • Serve(s):  
    • [Damon] – Throwback Photo Shoots, Marcia’s Tim Gunn 
    • [Gary] – Sasha Colby, yes THAT Sasha Colby
  • Swerve(s): 
    • [Damon] – Luxx’s “High Safe” Delusion
    • [Gary] – Poopy Princess
  • Nerve(s): 
    • [Damon] – Anetra’s Talent Show
    • [Gary] – Sugar and Spice

Snaps & Eyerolls:

  • Snaps for… 
    • [Damon] – Sasha “Momma” Colby!, Loosey as Joan Rivers
    • [Gary] – Irene Dubois, the almighty challenger
  • Eyerolls for… 
    • [Damon] – The Shortening…
    • [Gary] – Social Media Drama, Princess Poppy Metalica
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COL437: Old School Bears Online

On this episode of Cubs Out Loud, we are joined by a robed Hadrian to talk about the good ole days of bears online. From sneaking onto erotic newsgroups to the dating apps of today, the cubs take a nostalgic trip through the history of a bear’s online life.  Plus we go on a bit of a tangent about supporting bear services and content.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: The Usual
  • Chester: Driving for Ubear Eats
  • Gary: one of those weeks
  • Hadrian: Work and Western Exposure

Feedback:

Facebook Likes:

  • Brian Clarke

Facebook Comment/Post:

  • Paul Allen Hobby: RE:COL436: Smokin in the Bear’s Dean: Love this episode. I smoke pipes, cigars, and cigarettes and will absolutely say cigars and pipes are for taste, smell, relaxation, and socializing, cigarettes are pure compulsion.

Tumblr Followers:

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Dating Sites of Yore:

  • Bearnet.net
  • Bearbook/Bruizr
  • BearCiti
  • Gay.com “Bear Room”
  • Newsgroups

Dating Sites of Current:

  • Bear411
  • BearWWW
  • BearForest
  • Squirt

Dating Sites that appear to be Rolling with the Times:

  • BiggerCity
  • Chasabl/Grommr
  • HeftyNet
  • BearUnderground

Modernization of Bears Online:

  • Facebook Groups

Dating Apps

  • GROWLr
  • Scruff

Cruising Apps

  • (defunct) Mobli
  • W Bear
  • Instagram

Porn-esque

  • Tumblr

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I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

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COLDR: S7E2: Fly the Shady Skies

COLDRS7-Ep2In this episode of Cubs Out Loud Drag Race, Damon and Gary talk about the second episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. The shade begins as the queens start to make their way through the competition. Listen in while the boys dish on the queens as they fly the unfriendly skies of Glamazonian Airways! Fasten your seatbelts and put your tray tables up.

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Current episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7

First Impressions:

  • [Gary] – Where do I buy my ticket?
  • [Damon] – Fly the Shady Skies! Team-UP!

Thoughts on This Episode:

  • [Gary] – Almost unfair team challenge
  • [Damon] –  “I hate Michelle Visage”. 2nd Act was better than the 1st.  😉

Thoughts on Untucked:

  • [Gary] – This season is ‘real’
  • [Damon] – The drama begins (Jasmine vs Trixie). Being safe: Good or bad?

Cooldown Topics

Take Aways:

  • [Gary] – Ginger Minj [not good] & Trixie/Jasmine Sniffing Each Other Out
  • [Damon] – The “Tender Moments”:Ginger Minj & Pearl, Max & Sasha

Snaps / Eyerolls [Hits/Misses]:

  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Katya’s LipSync performance
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Ginger Minj’s “authenticity”
  • [Damon] – Snaps for…Mrs. Kasha Davis’ performance
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for … Katya’s splits

Closing Thoughts:

  • [Gary] – Who the HELL made those outfits?
  • [Damon] – The “delayed clap” for Sasha’s sashay…

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