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COL687: LTA… Aging

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… For this episode the topic is…ummm…aging! While they may refer to themselves as cubs, the hosts have definitely gotten older over time. And with that passage of time, things have also changed for them physically, mentally and beyond. With Gary reaching a milestone birthday later this year, what are some of the new experiences the guys have had in recent years and are there any lessons of wisdom that others could learn? What might younger members of the community have in store for their future? Listen in as these old gays–I mean cubs–wax nostalgia about getting older, but wiser.

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LTA… Aging

While we may refer to ourselves as cubs, it’s been a bit o’time since COL got started. And with that passage of time, things have also changed for us physically and beyond. As Gary leads the pack in reaching a new milestone birthday later this year, what are some of the new experiences we’ve had in recent years? Are there any lessons of wisdom that others could learn from? What might younger members of the community have in store for their future?

 

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COL642: What’s Going On – March 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of March. The cubs are a little late this month, but with the ever changing weather and downright procrastination, who could blame them? From D&D to ONYX, listen in as the guys bring you up to speed on the first month of spring.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Procrastination to RTO
  • Damon: D&D & ONYX
  • Gary: Yet again, unpredictable weather

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Facebook Likes:

  • Gary Nicholas Pertoso
  • Scott Merrick
  • Howard Naong
  • Bill Zanowitz
  • Chuck Brewster
  • Mark Montgomery
  • AC Adam
  • Khari Onyx
  • Jed Bear Thomson
  • Timmy Crawford

YouTube Comment:

  • COL639: LTAF: The Bacon Episode: Bobby Miller – “Ha Guys. Great subject BACON!!!!!” “Bacon favor Lube (NO !!!!)”
  • COL640: LoR: Chosen Family: dindin mooshi – “chosen Family is a privileged concept. I think of as a (remote) support group based on choice, circumstance, and shared interests, it is very difficult to make one, and sustain it. This a very difficult subject as people don’t know how to value family, friends, acquaintances, etc..”

Twitter Followers

  • @Irish_Oddish
  • @BearlyAliam1
  • @intoitall3
  • @Apenasu80273701
  • @nekobear4
  • @ikis313
  • @Eduardo61493426

Patreon Updates

  • Welcome our newest Patrons, Michael Vaughn & Zack Baker who joined us at the Buddy level in February!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons! 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. 
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V, and Zack B.
  • Michael Q joined Patreon 3/14/18, as our second Patron four years ago.

Recent Shows

  • COL637: WGO: February 2022
  • COL638: EARN IT Act 2022
  • COL639: LTAF: The Bacon Episode
  • COL640: LoR: Chosen Family
  • COL641: ATNS: The Disney Conundrum

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COL637: What’s Going On – February 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of February. For the month of love, listen in as the guys share their love of D&D, a timely proposal and streaming television. Despite the shortness of this month, the cubs definitely kept it busy.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Great D&D Sessions
  • Damon: NABW2022 and An Announcement
  • Gary: Vehicle Stuff, Baking Lesson, Miss Corona Ain’t Gone

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Facebook Likes:

  • Bryan Simmons
  • Maximiliano Trinidad
  • Aaron Robinson-Findley
  • Bruno Diaz
  • Chris John
  • Christian Genest
  • Jp Castro
  • Christopher Moser
  • Airick E. Greiner
  • Jack Jamaludinski
  • Philski Edwards
  • Chris Covington
  • Luke Christopherson
  • Keith Cheetham
  • Danny Lee
  • Jade Addams
  • Jimmy Minter
  • Joseph Phillips
  • Marc Jay Thomas Lizotte Jr
  • Cj Meeks
  • Bobby Holmes

YouTube Comment:

  • COL635: LTAS: Sex Starvation: Oan R. – “I feel like there should be a thing at the beginning differentiating this from starvation sex. Not a very well known kink. But it is a thing.”
  • COL636: LoR: Love Languages: Oan R. – “My thoughts on different things with this kind of matches Gary’s and Damon’s. I usually like gifts if it’s something I need or ask for. And as for touch and interaction, I generally am more receptive if it’s someone I know and have talked to and traded experiences with.” “The thing I find interesting is just the different places “5 Love Languages” has been applied.” “I actually didn’t know about parallel play, so thanks for that.”

Voicemail

  • 203 area code – SW Connecticut: “No, did you know if you whisper to Alexa, she whispers back? I learned this in the creepiest way possible. I was just saying something and whispering and then Alexa just whispered out of nowhere. And I was like ‘who the fuck is that?’ big man.”

Twitter Followers

  • @YaronAbramovich
  • @pdxbearster1
  • @just2dudes__
  • @DoBear68
  • @mariogrc1975
  • @CharrieNicola4
  • @Charly1141
  • @BigBearxxl

Patreon Updates

  • Welcome our newest Patreon, Timothy Shell who joined us at the Ubehr level!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons! 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. 
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and now Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G.
  • [announce preparations for Patron rewards coming in March ‘22]
  • Charles W. joined Patreon 3/4/18, as our very first Patron four years ago when we began. Btw, COL TNG Beta began 3/4/2012!! TEN YEARS IS COMIN UP FAST…

Recent Shows

  • COL634: WGO – January 2022
  • COL635: LTAS: Sex Starvation
  • COL636: LoR: Love Languages

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COL634: What’s Going On – January 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. The guys slip and slide their way through a frustrating and cold time. From health woes to blizzard blows, the cubs catch you up on their happenings for the first month of the new year.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Promotion, Frustration, and Glorious D&D
  • Damon: COVID, Jim in the Hospital x2, NAB Prep
  • Gary: Testing x3 and Freezing Winter

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Facebook Likes:

  • Andrew Streichner
  • Brandon Watson
  • Jesse Mitchell
  • Tristian Robbins
  • Chazrick Sidhe-Horne
  • David Garren
  • Brent Watts
  • Levi J. Hull
  • Kyle C De
  • Tony Nasrettin Hoca
  • Ray Munoz

YouTube Subscribers:

  • klenton nunez

YouTube Comment:

  • COL631: WGO – December 2021: Oan R. – “The Marvel shows coming down the pipe leave me with anticipation. There’s so much to look forward to for the nerds who know certain characters in Marvel comics.”

Twitter Followers

  • @Vicente30204842
  • @ChubbyCub6565
  • @ManuelGuzmnM1
  • @nodnar13f
  • @AliSaee61656089
  • @BubbasDad17
  • @Gaviria_Andres0

Recent Shows

  • COL631: WGO – December 2021
  • COL632: LoR: Goals and Accountability
  • COL633: LTAF: Healthy vs Indulgent

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COL632: LoR: Goals & Accountability

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined once again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. In this episode, the guys come together in the new year to discuss goals and accountability. As many begin each year making new year’s resolutions that they often never keep,  listen in as Ed and the cubs break down the reasons why this may be a regular occurrence. From creating your goal roadmap to making yourself accountable for the roads you take, listen in as the guys give yet another perspective on the wandering journey of relationship building.

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Landscape of Relationships: Goals & Accountability

New Years resolutions

The Hobbit and LOTR “The Road Goes Ever On”

The Road goes ever on and on,

Down from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say.

  • Gotta know what “The Road” or our values are.  

Values List 

Four Domains 

  • Work/Education 
  • Relationships
  • Leisure 
  • Personal Health and Wellness 

Translating Values into Goals – “Be a mapmaker”

  • Chose three guiding values 
  • SMART goals (Specific, Meaningful, Adaptive, Realistic, Timely)
  • Immediate (24 hours), Short Term, Medium-Term goals, Long-Term goals
  • Living Goals vs Dead Person Goals
  • Make sure you are heading in the right direction.  Ex. downhill skiing
  • Expected barriers 

Accountability 

  • We are ultimately responsible for our actions 
  • We get to be accountable to the goals we set for ourselves and the map that we make.
  • Feelings, situations, emotions, urges, memories are going to happen.  Make sure you have the needed resources.
  • Be mindful of avoidance and unhelpful sticky thought patterns
  • Be willing to address unhelpful patterns
  • Remember: you can always change your course, but at what and whose expense?  Honor your values and your commitments 
  • Let someone know your goals and work towards shared accountability.
  • Feeling guilty?  Good. You have values. 
  • Remember, not all those who wander are lost. Keep going.  
  • Progress is not always a straight line.  

 

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