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COL668: LTAF: Online Trends & ‘Hacks’

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. For this one, the guys stew on some recent social media food trends and hacks. Are these hacks useful for preparing and making food or are they simply clickbait and entertainment? Listen in as the guys give their thoughts on this food craze.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Online Trends & ‘Hacks

Social media in recent years has seen a growing trend of click bait videos listing ‘hacks’ and previously unknown trends when it comes to the food we eat. The hosts check out recent postings and see if there’s any merit to improving our eating potential. 

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COL617: LoR: Struggle Bus

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. In this episode, the cubs take a ride on the struggle bus. Discussing conflict and conflict resolution, listen and learn along with the guys as they reveal the common pitfalls and potential solutions to this common problem.

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Landscape of Relationships: Struggle Bus

Four Horsemen 

  • Stonewalling
  • Criticism
  • Defensiveness
  • Contempt

Antidotes

  • Psychological Self-soothing [for Stonewalling]
  • Gentle Start Up [for Criticism]
  • Take Responsibility [for Defensiveness] – it’s okay to be wrong, make mistakes, own our limits, be vulnerable
  • Appreciation [for Contempt] – consider a ratio with 5 for 1 [5 appreciative thoughts for 1 contempt]

The Conflict BluePrint 

  • Current Conflicts
  • Attachment Injuries
  • Gridlock Issues 
    • Conflict is ongoing and recurring
    • 69% of conflicts are unsolvable
    • Utilize conversation/discussion to unearth the underlying source/cause

Resources:

The Marriage Minute – email newsletter signup site

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert – Amazon ordering info

Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love – Amazon ordering info

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COL561: LTAS: Asking and Receiving

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Sex! For this episode, the guys are joined again by COL Sex Therapist Edward Angelini-Cooke to discuss the concept of asking and receiving. As we explore romantic relationships, the cubs review negotiations, consent, and getting your needs met and fulfilled. Also sandwiches, pizzas, and tea and what they mean in the grand scheme of things (Don’t worry Gary, there’s no food play involved).

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Let’s Talk About Sex – Asking and Receiving

  • Why is it so hard to ask for something during sex?
  • Are you being rude if you don’t show appreciation for the other participant during sex?
  • What do you do if you wanted a blow job but they aren’t doing that thing that you really like when you are getting a blowjob?  You know that thing…

The Good Touch Games….Drenched Fur….Gabe and Edward

Consent 

  • “An agreement between two parties who are about to engage in sexual activity”-RAINN
  • Consent is just as much about no as it is about yes.  
  • Consent is about both parties getting what they want
  • Consent Tea Video 

Asking 

    • Asking leads to intimacy

Receiving 

  • Periodic Checking in (Verbal and non-verbal)
  • How to receive (Compliment Sandwich)
  • Show appreciation 
  • Room for improvement 
  • Show appreciation again
  • Repeat till orgasm (if that is what you want on your pizza)

NPR Safe Sex Communication Skills and COVID-19 Social Bubbles

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COLDR: AS4E08: RuPaul’s Best Judy Race

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, It’s JUDY JUDY JUDY!! Hitch a ride on the trolley and meet us in St. Louis as the queens celebrate our favorite friend of Dorothy-Miss Judy Garland. Best Judys Gary and Damon strike up the band during this makeover-your-bestie challenge.  Whose star is born and who is taking the Easter parade back to Gay Purr-ee?

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4

Best Judys Challenge:

  • [Damon] – Makeover Mayhem
  • [Gary] – Being Judged Because of Your Bestie

Runway:

  • [Damon] – Fun, Fabulous and Forgettable
  • [Gary] – One Duo Was Perfection

Lip Sync for Your Legacy:

  • [Damon] – Choices….
  • [Gary] – Never a Doubt & Did you even try guhrl??

Snaps & Eyerolls:

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… Monet Rudemption/Tender Workroom Moments
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… What was Latrice Thinking?!?
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Herstory Lesson [despite the issues]
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… Misproportioned Discotheque

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COL426: Trend Alert

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys talk about some of the recent trends on social media. Whether they are reclaiming their time, doing it in front of salads or checking out the latest social anonymous commenting app, the cubs hit the talking points about these new alarming trends.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Remembrance and A Binge Watch Weekend
  • Damon: Gem City Bear……drag show??
  • Chester: New…  Everything.
  • Gary: Be Proud of Yoself

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Twitter Messages:

  • RevBear: RE: COL424 – Playlists:
    • When Damon was talking about Push It by SaltNPeppa, not for a road trip but great for the other 2 playlists 😥
  • GBearTrekker: RE COL425: Dear Gay Men:

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Urbandictionary with Gary

  • Freudian Spell Check: When spell check changes your word to the wrong word, but the wrong word is actually more appropriate.
    • I meant to text my friend that she should go to the U2 concert with me because it would be a “great” time. Spell check changed it to “grey” time. That Freudian Spell Check is pretty smart.

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Trend Alert!

WTH have we been up to? And WTH has been happening in the world?

  • Sarahah App
  • Testony?

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

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