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COL656: Nostalgia For Sale?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys turn back time and examine their nostalgia. As adults that grew up in the 80s and 90s, the cubs debate if their childhood is being marketed to them as a grab for their wallets. From revamping classic cartoons to throwing 80s designs on t-shirts, listen in as the guys give their thoughts on the influence of these nostalgia trips and wonder if the current world climate is the reason why they want to bring back memories of childhood happiness.

Show Topic

Nostalgia For Sale?

As adults that grew up in the 80s and 90s, is our childhood being marketed to us as a grab for our wallets? Is the world environment with heightened anxiety and stress giving us more reason to buy up things that bring back memories of childhood happiness?

nostalgia: def. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

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COLFB424: BEAR: Play Lists

The Bear and Gaymer community learned this past week about the unexpected passing of Greg Ballard. As we mourn our collective loss, this week we present a COL Flashback to episode 424 from July 23, 2021. Join us as we listen to a special show of COL Episode 424 with the unforgettable Greg Ballard.

If you would like to contribute to the GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses for our beloved Greg Ballard, click here. The donation campaign established will help his cousin cover the cost of funeral expenses with any overage of funds being donated in his name to the Trevor Project, a cause he deeply believed in having experienced prejudice and hatred in his youth. 

Greg followed up after recording this episode with us and provided the following comment from his previous collab channel on YouTube to the posting of the original COL424 episode.  GAMER: REDEFINED: So much fun being on the show! Great group of guys!

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys continue the Bear Experience Action Readiness series, AKA BEAR, with a new topic. They are joined by special guest Greg from Men of the Den to discuss playlists: the music kind, not who you have planned to boink. What music do you play on your roadtrips? What’s your soundtrack when you’re gettin’ it on?

Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Rise of the Necromancer
  • Damon: Mr. Kentucky Leather
  • Chester: Final move prep, Legendaries arrive in Pokemon!
  • Gary: Weekend Pup Time
  • Greg: Auditions for our new Tuesday host. The future of the den. Youtube side projects.

Did I Do That?

  • Tech Fail made me do what?!

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  • Patrick Bishop
  • Daniel Rodriguez
  • Kelly Gene Parsons

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  • Richard Borkovec
  • Ray Evans

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A message from CurvesandCrevices re COL423: Get A Lucky Buddy – Great show with an important message! Recommend it to anyone who meets other people.Also want to throw in a recommendation for an app called Kitestring. (https://www.kitestring.io/) Personal safety when meeting others is a common challenge for women, and there’s a tool already out there! (@cubsoutloud)

Weekly Topic

Play Lists [roadtrip, pooping, sexy time]  

Recommendations:

On the road:

  • Jeff: Push It by Garbage
  • Chester: Music that gets your blood moving! Beyonce’s album “Lemonade”
  • Damon: Waiting for Tonight
  • Gary: Whatever Yo Jam Is! Mine is Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Holding Out For a Hero’
  • Gary: Shrek 2, Jennifer Saunders “Holding Out For A Hero” 

  • Greg: One Many Army by Our Lady of Peace

Fert:

  • Gary: Things That Get You Movin’ & Groovin’

Brown Chicken Brown Cow:

  • Jeff: The Sound of Silence – Not the song, just silence
  • Chester: Industrial – Nine Inch Nails, Tool, KMFDM
  • Damon: Touch of Your Love – Little Mix
  • Gary: NIN – Closer

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

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COL503: Gayming Characters

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs welcome back the adorkable Chris Diorio to geek out on some gaming representation. The cubs converse about the video game industry and characters that are part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. How has the changing culture of gay acceptance affected the characters depicted in modern gaming? Is it just lip service or part of the game development? With Chris’s experience and inside knowledge, the cubs delve into these questions and more.

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Discussion with Guest Host Chris D on ‘gayming’ characters in video games and how the player communities have reacted to date.

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COL428: It’s a Mystery

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys take some time to talk about . . . something. What the something is, you’ll have to listen in and find out. The mystery begins.

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Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Ringless
  • Damon: Mr. Cincinnati Leather
  • Chester: Food truck festival!
  • Gary: Bear Foam Party Effects

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  • Cbrook2012
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  • Triadcub: By the way I love y’all over at COL. listen every week. Plus y’all are hot! Have a great evening.

Weekly Topic

And we’re talking about….?

Cooldown Topics

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COL424: BEAR: Playlists

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys continue the Bear Experience Action Readiness series, AKA BEAR, with a new topic. They are joined by special guest Greg from Men of the Den to discuss playlists: the music kind, not who you have planned to boink. What music do you play on your roadtrips? What’s your soundtrack when you’re gettin’ it on?

Play

Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Rise of the Necromancer
  • Damon: Mr. Kentucky Leather
  • Chester: Final move prep, Legendaries arrive in Pokemon!
  • Gary: Weekend Pup Time
  • Greg: Auditions for our new Tuesday host. The future of the den. Youtube side projects.

Did I Do That?

  • Tech Fail made me do what?!

Feedback:

Facebook Likes:

  • Patrick Bishop
  • Daniel Rodriguez
  • Kelly Gene Parsons

 

YouTube Subscribers:

  • Richard Borkovec
  • Ray Evans

 

Twitter Followers:

Tumblr Followers:

Tumblr Comment:

A message from CurvesandCrevices re COL423: Get A Lucky Buddy – Great show with an important message! Recommend it to anyone who meets other people.Also want to throw in a recommendation for an app called Kitestring. (https://www.kitestring.io/) Personal safety when meeting others is a common challenge for women, and there’s a tool already out there! (@cubsoutloud)

Weekly Topic

Play Lists [roadtrip, pooping, sexy time]  

 

Recommendations:

On the road:

  • Jeff: Push It by Garbage
  • Chester:Music that gets your blood moving! Beyonce’s album “Lemonade”
  • Damon: Waiting for Tonight
  • Gary: Whatever Yo Jam Is! Mine is Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Holding Out For a Hero’
  • Gary: Shrek 2, Jennifer Saunders “Holding Out For A Hero” 

  • Greg: One Many Army by Our Lady of Peace

Fert:

  • Gary: Things That Get You Movin’ & Groovin’

Brown Chicken Brown Cow:

  • Jeff: The Sound of Silence – Not the song, just silence
  • Chester: Industrial – Nine Inch Nails, Tool, KMFDM
  • Damon: Touch of Your Love – Little Mix
  • Gary: NIN – Closer

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

Links:

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