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COL683: Trans Bear Listener 2

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by BuilTABear, another trans listener who, after hearing COL514, shared his feedback and brought some perspective that may not have been touched on at that time 4 years ago. The cubs revisit the topic of trans identity and the bear community while also getting to learn more about BuilTABear’s upcoming projects regarding the older trans community.

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Trans Bear Listener 2

In the summer of 2019, we did an interview with listener Trans Bear, or T-bear, to discuss previous episodes where we here and there touched on transness in the broader bear community. In 15 years of the podcast, our understanding of being trans has evolved. True to our nature, we’re excited to come back to this topic with another listener that reached out to us with feedback on episode COL514 from almost 4 years ago amongst others. Thank you BuilTABear for joining us!

  • What was discovering you’re Trans like?
  • What has your experience been so far with self-image, coming out to family, friends, co-workers?
  • How has the Bear community responded to you in general/specifically?
  • The NEW podcast series OG Transmen: Life After Transition
  • New Facebook business page: BUILTABEAR PRODUCTIONS 
    • Designed to be an information / networking hub for trans guys
    • There will be links to relevant articles, any trans producer podcasts, resource page links, trans guy product reviews, trans guy / LGBTQ merchandise, and whatever else comes up…

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COL682: Bears in Entertainment Media Today

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs turn on the TV and get into a discussion about bears in the media today. The guys ponder the question about bear representation in films, TV and more and how it has changed over the years. Are there still stigmas about hirsute chubby men or have we become “mainstream”? Tune in as the cubs share their feelings on the subject while waxing nostalgia about bearish actors of yore.

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Bears in Entertainment Media Today

Given the changes in the media landscape over the past decades, is there any bear representation today? Do we continue to see fatphobia in the entertainment media, especially when it comes to men regardless of their self-identified sexual orientation? Has the bear community peaked in the media as the broader LGBTQ+ family continues integrating into the broader world society?

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COL652: ATNS: LGBTQIA+ Pride in 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T No Shade episode. For this episode, the guys brew up some tea on Pride. As it is Pride Month in the United States, listen in as the cubs open up about their experiences with Prides past and discuss what it means to be Prideful today. From corporations chasing after the gay dollar to over safety and security, the guys get candid about the changing landscape of Pride.

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All T, No Shade: Pride in 2022

It’s pride month here in the US and more than ever, social media is lit up with opinions and historical reminders. We discuss the change in the landscape of pride from where we first experienced it in our lives compared to now in our 40s.

 

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COL625: LTAK: Gear – Part 4

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another installment of Let’s Talk About Kink. The guys are again joined by Tony aka Cubziz to discuss gear. In this fourth part, the guys discuss headspace and how it can relate to gear. From placing you in the proper role to play to enhancing your personal play, learn more on what headspace is and where it can come from.

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Let’s Talk About Kink: Gear – Part 4

We’re joined one again by kinky boy Tony aka Cubziz for a chat about what is headspace and how ‘gear’ adds we see and experience when it comes to leather/BDSM/kink. Previously we discussed…

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COL618: The Thiccness of It All

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys share the love of big boys. As the acceptance and affirmation of dad bods and thick thighs makes its way across culture, listen in as the cubs share their thoughts on the mainstream joy for the body cushion.

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The Thiccness of It All

Today’s body culture is some of the most affirming ever. Has the Bear culture come into its own now with Dad bods, bellies, and the thiccness of it all? 

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