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COL715: LTA… The Future of Events

October 17, 2023 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another installment in the Let’s Talk About… series. Damon’s out on travel this week and we’re excited to have PupZeo return for a chat about the changes in recent years to events for LGBTQIA+ communities. From volunteerism and feedback to the challenges of feeding the masses, it’s time to line up and enjoy ample servings.

Show Topic

LTA… The Future of Events

Since the inception of the leather, bear, and kink communities events have been a way for people to come together and share time and space to make memories. With over fifty years of events having occurred, a lot has changed the landscape. From the digital revolution to worldwide pandemics, now we’re looking at how things have evolved. But has it all been for the betterment of the experience for attendees? Are there areas that need work? What opportunities are there for the coming years of activities?

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COL657: World Pet 2021

July 26, 2022 boxtech Leave a comment

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.

Show Topic

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

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COL420: State of the Community ’17

June 25, 2017 boxtech Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, in honor of Pride Month, the cubs come together again to discuss the state of the community. From the Stonewall riots to the Pulse shooting, LGBT+ life has been strongly affected by the month of June. This time around, the guys talk about the past, the present, and the potential future of the community given recent incidents. Has Pride truly gone political or is this just the start of the next generation?

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Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

Jeff: It’s a whole new raid and computer frustrations
Damon: Cincinnati Pride
Gary: Pride Recognition

Feedback:

Voicemail: Blank didn’t get the job

Weekly Topic

Discussion of where the LGBTQIA community stands today compared to one year ago [episode COL371].

48 Years Ago: June 28th, 1969 – the Stonewall Riots took place in Greenwich Village, starting at approximately 3am
44 Years Ago: June 24th, 1973 – the Upstairs Lounge arson attack occurs, becoming the deadliest known attack on a gay club in US History until Pulse in Orlando FL; 32 people lost their lives in the fire of the New Orleans LA establishment
Two Years Ago: June 26th, 2015 – Marriage Equality is established in the US after the US Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that state-level bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional
One Year Ago: June 12th, 2016 – Pulse Orlando Massacre becomes the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people and the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in US history
Five Months Ago: January 20th, 2017 #45 takes the oath of office and politics begins changing the judicial and justice landscape