Damon and Gary are still on the road for World Bear Weekend in Orlando Florida. This week we flashback again to EIGHT YEARS ago in the summer of 2014. When we left off, Gary and the gang were stopping for late night fried chicken. No really. From EPCOT to drag queen brunch and bonds of friendship, let’s flashback to COL Episode 266.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Jeff forgets to turn on his mic and the cubs are joined by returning guest Drew to discuss a rather impactful topic. Before and during the pandemic, LGBTQ+ spaces have been shutting their doors as it becomes financially difficult to maintain them. Listen in as the guys share their thoughts on what the true cost of losing these spaces might be and how others may be able to survive post-COVID.
Show Topic
As the pandemic swept across the globe, LGBTQ+ spaces in the US faced financial devastation. From online fundraising, new owners, to closures – what have we lost? Will the community be able to recover in the future when pandemic is behind us?
Some of the known closures include:
Cuties, Flaming Saddles, Gold Coast, Gym Bar, Rage – West Hollywood, California, USA
Menz & Mollyz Bar – Halifax, Alberta, Canada
Boom! Nightclub – Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
This is Part Two of the Tidal Wave and Gay Days Cubs Out Loud On The Road show from Orlando Florida. We resume listening to Gary chat with new COL guests Ron, Drew, William and host favorite Jeff Rockcub on their thoughts from another series of freeform ideas. We pick up with how the guys recovered from a not-so-great bar experience with Southern Fried Chicken near the infamous Parliament House of Orlando.