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COL657: World Pet 2021

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, with Damon on assignment out of town, Gary and Jeff welcome AJ aka Pup Zeo, the first and current World Pet 2021! With the end of his reign coming to an end at World Bear Weekend in September 2022, Zeo discusses the joys of being a pet titleholder, the trials of being a new titleholder and the fun of having a title “family”. In addition, the guys welcome all to Orlando for WBW 2022 and invite all to attend as Zeo and his family steps aside to welcome aboard the 2022 title winners. And if you listen carefully, there’s a special code just for our listeners to get a deep discount.

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World Pet 2021

We welcome back AJ / Pup Zeo to discuss the upcoming World Bear Weekend in Orlando FL this coming Sept ’22 as well as what it has been like as the first World Pet title holder.

World Bear Weekend – “Heroes & Villains”

Orlando, FL ~ September 22-25, 2022

WEEKEND PASS PRICING [per person]:

  • Basic: $129 + fees
  • Standard: $159 + fees
  • VIP: $229 + fees
  • Volunteers All-Weekend Pass: $79 + fees
  • Click HERE to Register for a Weekend Pass
  • Be sure to mention the price increase on 8/1. It’s a $20 increase on all-weekend passes.

DAY/NIGHT PASS PRICING [per person]:

  • Thursday 12pm-3am: $50
  • Friday 9am-3am: $80
  • Saturday 9am-3am: $100
  • Nightly after 7pm: $40 each pass
  • Sunday Drag Brunch: $35
  • Just for COL Listeners…WBW will Promo code COL2022 will give $25 off Standard or VIP passes. Expiration to redeem will be 11:59pm on 8/31/22

Yapp App is now live for WBW: The group code is WORLDBEAR. 

WBW Contestant Titles

  • Mr. World Bear
  • Ms. World Bear
  • World Cub
  • World Pet
  • Spirit of the Bear Award
  • Application deadline is 8/15. No exceptions.

Virtual Mock Interviews Event

  • Thursday August 4, 2022
  • 7pm-9pm ET
  • Via Zoom – link above is for the Facebook event 

Charities

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COL508: What is… Self-Love?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys take a fan’s request and come up with a potential new ongoing segment. In this inaugural episode of “What is?”, the cubs discuss self-love. From describing the term to discussing applications in our lives, the guys give you some personal advice on how to love yourself. ‘Cus if you can’t love yourself, how in the hell can you love somebody else?

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New Series! What is… Self-Love?

Discussion of the term ‘self-love’. Do we agree as co-hosts on what all is involved with loving ourselves?

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COL475: World Bear Weekend 2nd Ed.

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s TAKE TWO as the guys are joined by Adam Rodriguez-Routt, owner and producer of World Bear Weekend. With its initial event launching later this month, the cubs interview Adam to hash out the creation, mission and fun times planned! Learn about this inaugural gathering of papa bears, momma bears, cubs, admirers, and more. In this Take Two, the cubs dig a little deeper into the event to get more info about the goings-on of the weekend.
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What’s Going On?
  • Jeff: We Are Highmountain
  • Damon: Gettin’ Judgey With It
  • Gary: Pride Picnic Success
  • Adam: T-Minus 10 Days…

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World Bear Weekend
  • First of its kind…yes?
  • Why create it now? And why Lexington KY?
  • What is the mission/goal of the event?
  • What is planned to take place?
  • What options are available for attendees? Run passes, day/evening passes, vendor market public?
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COLDR: S9E01 & S9E02: ‘T-Time’ is BACK!

It’s “T” Time again as an ALL NEW season of RuPaul’s Drag Race makes another lap. In this episode of COLDR, Chester, Damon, and Gary spill the tea on the first two episodes of Season 9. Listen in as they GAGA over this year’s gaggle of new queens.

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We’re back and it’s a new season. Let’s discuss.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episodes 1 & 2

First Impressions:

  • [Gary] – Guhrl, that Emmy brought in da money
  • [Damon] – No real changes other than the network
  • [Chester] –  Too early to call favorites, so going off Promo Looks

Thoughts on This Episodes:

  • [Gary] – Sisters that get along?
  • [Damon] – PADDING FOR DAYS!!!
  • [Chester] – Big voices, no personality

Thoughts on Untucked:

  • [Gary] – GAGA Master Class!!
  • [Damon] – Back online, just gotta remember…
  • [Chester] – Gaga’s speech!

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

  • [Gary] – I’m not engaged, yet…
  • [Damon] – It’s easy to get overshadowed
  • [Chester] – I want Charlie to go far, but I don’t think she will

Snaps / Eyerolls:

  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Valentina being polished
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Valentina’s ‘10 months’
  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Cynthia’s return/”Ronnie”
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… Aja’s makeup
  • [Chester] –  Snaps for… Personal stories (Peppermint/Cynthia)
  • [Chester] – Eyerolls for… Alexis and Trinity runway looks.

Closing Thoughts:

  • [Gary] – I think Alexis Michelle is a complete package, and then some
  • [Damon] – Need more Personality
  • [Chester] – Not wowed, but it’s still early

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