Cubs Out Loud » bears http://cubsoutloud.com The Bear Podcast of Indeterminate Length Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:25:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 COL Media podcast@cubsoutloud.com (Cubs Out Loud) podcast@cubsoutloud.com (Cubs Out Loud) 1440 http://cubsoutloud.com/wp-content/uploads/images/cubsoutloud.jpg Cubs Out Loud http://cubsoutloud.com 144 144 The Bear Podcast of Indeterminate Length Cubs Out Loud Cubs Out Loud podcast@cubsoutloud.com no yes COL131: You Want To See The Naughty Bits! http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/09/12/col131-you-want-to-see-the-naughty-bits/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/09/12/col131-you-want-to-see-the-naughty-bits/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:31:59 +0000 boxtech http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=961 Griff and Jeff welcome JJ back as the hot substitute podcaster to discuss a bevy of listener feedback and how to find your bear. All that and a handful of news from around the gay community.

Hosts: Griff, Jeff and JJ

Amazing Weekends

COL News

Feedback:

  • Email from Phil – Re: Bear411

Hey Jeff, Timcub and Griff

Just thought I’d tell you a story that really made me consider the discussions you’ve had in the recent and not-so-recent past about Bear411 and cliqueishness in the bear community. Last night, I submitted a profile to Bear411. I followed all the requirements, including providing a face pic. This morning, I received an email from the webmaster notifying me that my submitted profile could not be approved. There was absolutely no explanation provided. The website suggested I post my profile at MenOnline.com, presumably one of Bear411′s sister sites.

I have read extensively about the whole fracas over Bear411 being especially picky and/or arbitrary as to who they consider worthy of being on the site. While I do not know the ultimate reason for the rejection, I can’t help but wonder if it’s something they found personally unattractive about me. If I must label myself, I consider myself to be a chub, standing at 5’9″ and weighing 265. However, I do not grow substantial facial hair patterns and usually go smooth shaven. Call it genetics or God or whatever, I’m just not the hairiest guy. My submitted facepic reflects this, and I wonder if they took one look at it and said “NOT A BEAR” before rejecting my profile.

I’ve been listening to COL long enough to remember the infamous verbal back-and-forth between John John and Griff over the site. Most of the time, I can understand each side of the argument…but right about now, I’m sympathizing with John John, if only because I now know what it is like to feel rejected. (I know, you can get out the violins now… Ha!)

Is all this Bear411 drama proof that some bears are just cliqueish and not very kind about it? I’ve noticed even that when going to JJ’s, my local bear bar in St. Louis, I feel less and less welcome lately because I’m merely husky without the hairy. Are chubs are the new twink in the bear communty? I mean no harm to our twink brothers…but I’ve seen a lot of dismissive language sent their way…and I’m even guilty of it in the past.

I get it. People like what they like, but what the P-FUCK? Does the webmaster of Bear411 not consider that there are chub-admirers out there? Who knows, I might have become a paid member. That’s their monetary loss, I guess.

Your thoughts? Keep up the great work, guys!

Phil

St. Louis, MO

  • Email from Thlayli – Straight Guys at the Bear Bar

First off, the last show was great; very much enjoyed it.

Secondly, sorry the feedback is so late, and so short.

Third: Here’s a verbatim quote from Griff:

“If you are a bartender at a gay establishment, or a barback, or work in any capacity there, I kinda think that you are opening yourself up to be hit on, touched, fondled and what-not, and I think that’s okay; that’s sort of acceptable in gay bars especially.”

Holy SHIT.

Um, no. That is not okay. It’s not acceptable for anyone to be fondled – or “what-not” just because they happen to working at a bar. Any bar. Including gay bars. While it’s true that there’s a certain amount of being hit-on that anyone dealing with the public might have to deal with, there’s a fucking line. No touching unless it’s consented to. Period.

Regarding the topics:

Should gay bars hire straight employees?

Sure, why not? Bar employees are not there to fuck the patrons. Sexuality is irrelevant. If the employee doesn’t realize that he’d applied for a job at a gay bar, he/she should be fired on grounds of stupidity.

Should gay bars host bachelorette parties?

No. As there is no legal way around this, (other than 100% private clubs, and those laws may vary from state to state, I don’t know), your weapon is shame. Bachelorettes should show a little fucking sensitivity in this regard – I think it actually IS a little insensitive to use gay clubs as a safe haven from the straight men. If I’m out at a bar, I’d rather enjoy myself, rather than being looked on as an exhibit in a zoo by all the straight folks. Sadly, this is what seems to happen when bachelorette parties arrive. If someone in the party approaches me, the following three things will happen: 1) I’ll be asked to tell my coming out story, 2) I’ll be asked to “prove” that I’m gay, and 3) I’ll be told that it’s a waste for me to be gay.

Anyone phoning in to arrange a bachelorette party at a gay bar should be treated like dirt. Like someone who thinks blackface is funny.

Yarg. As usual, my feedback wants to be an essay. Going to sign off now.

Hugs to all,

Chris (Thlayli)

  • Email from Dave – Name Change and Scruff

Hi Boys,

I really enjoyed your last podcast. Great job and I have been listening for a couple of years. I live in MA and I am engaged to be married. We talked about the whole name change thing when we first became engaged last spring. We decided to keep our own names at that time and I had no problem with that. We both have long last names so the combined names would be around 16 letters long.

As it turns out my soon to be husband told me one night about a month ago that he wanted to take my last name. His decision to take my last name made me very happy, I not sure why but it did.

I also use Scruff. I also listen to Bear Podcast and they had one of the guys who were responsible for Scruff on there podcast. At the time there was just 2 guys doing all of it and they both had full time jobs too. You can listen to the pod cast at http://bearpodcast.com/show/?p=1303. Jeff give them a break, Scruff is much better than Grindr and I see the type of men I like.

Big Bear Hugs,

Dave

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Topics:

  • Finding “your” bear.

WTP:

  • Why is Blockbuster still around? “Blockbuster has lost a total of $1.1 billion since the beginning of 2008…” – Griff
  • Foreskin Man – Griff
  • Sharpie Pencil – Griff
  • The new Digg – JJ

Picks:

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]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/09/12/col131-you-want-to-see-the-naughty-bits/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Griff and Jeff welcome JJ back as the hot substitute podcaster to discuss a bevy of listener feedback and how to find your bear. All that and a handful of news from around the gay community. Hosts: Griff, Jeff and JJ Amazing Weekends COL News Jud[...] Griff and Jeff welcome JJ back as the hot substitute podcaster to discuss a bevy of listener feedback and how to find your bear. All that and a handful of news from around the gay community. Hosts: Griff, Jeff and JJ Amazing Weekends COL News Judge: Military’s ban on gays is unconstitutional Cookie in town next week BearCubHouse launches Defendants found not guilty in Atlanta Eagle bar raid case Citizen’s Review board finds cops guilty of false imprisonment in AEBR Inagural Gay Rights March in Savannah Draws 500 Feedback: Email from Phil – Re: Bear411 Hey Jeff, Timcub and Griff Just thought I’d tell you a story that really made me consider the discussions you’ve had in the recent and not-so-recent past about Bear411 and cliqueishness in the bear community. Last night, I submitted a profile to Bear411. I followed all the requirements, including providing a face pic. This morning, I received an email from the webmaster notifying me that my submitted profile could not be approved. There was absolutely no explanation provided. The website suggested I post my profile at MenOnline.com, presumably one of Bear411′s sister sites. I have read extensively about the whole fracas over Bear411 being especially picky and/or arbitrary as to who they consider worthy of being on the site. While I do not know the ultimate reason for the rejection, I can’t help but wonder if it’s something they found personally unattractive about me. If I must label myself, I consider myself to be a chub, standing at 5’9″ and weighing 265. However, I do not grow substantial facial hair patterns and usually go smooth shaven. Call it genetics or God or whatever, I’m just not the hairiest guy. My submitted facepic reflects this, and I wonder if they took one look at it and said “NOT A BEAR” before rejecting my profile. I’ve been listening to COL long enough to remember the infamous verbal back-and-forth between John John and Griff over the site. Most of the time, I can understand each side of the argument…but right about now, I’m sympathizing with John John, if only because I now know what it is like to feel rejected. (I know, you can get out the violins now… Ha!) Is all this Bear411 drama proof that some bears are just cliqueish and not very kind about it? I’ve noticed even that when going to JJ’s, my local bear bar in St. Louis, I feel less and less welcome lately because I’m merely husky without the hairy. Are chubs are the new twink in the bear communty? I mean no harm to our twink brothers…but I’ve seen a lot of dismissive language sent their way…and I’m even guilty of it in the past. I get it. People like what they like, but what the P-FUCK? Does the webmaster of Bear411 not consider that there are chub-admirers out there? Who knows, I might have become a paid member. That’s their monetary loss, I guess. Your thoughts? Keep up the great work, guys! Phil St. Louis, MO Email from Thlayli – Straight Guys at the Bear Bar First off, the last show was great; very much enjoyed it. Secondly, sorry the feedback is so late, and so short. Third: Here’s a verbatim quote from Griff: “If you are a bartender at a gay establishment, or a barback, or work in any capacity there, I kinda think that you are opening yourself up to be hit on, touched, fondled and what-not, and I think that’s okay; that’s sort of acceptable in gay bars especially.” Holy SHIT. Um, no. That is not okay. It’s not acceptable for anyone to be fondled – or “what-not” just because they happen to working at a bar. Any bar. Including gay bars. While it’s true that there’s a certain amount of being hit-on that anyone dealing with the public might have to deal with, there’s a fucking line. No touching unless it’s consented to. Period. Regarding the topics: Sho[...] Podcasts Cubs Out Loud yes no COL111: Badgers, Koalas, and Bears! Oh My! http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/19/col111-badgers-koalas-and-bears-oh-my/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/19/col111-badgers-koalas-and-bears-oh-my/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:32:30 +0000 boxtech http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/19/col111-badgers-koalas-and-bears-oh-my/ The Cubs go it alone and talk about international bears, gay couples get visitation rights, Project Runway and Mountain Dew Jello Shots

Feedback:

  • Cookie Voicemail
  • hey guys,Well finally had something i thought you guys might wanna hear about to discuss being that  few podcast ago the term “bear” was  brought up, i was surfing the net ( no griff not for porn, for once) and i ran across an interesting international star, he goes by the name of Azis and well it took me a few of his music videos but i concluded that i found him hot hehe, but when i read up on him a few things threw me off, SO here is my topic/question.  what is your take on “international bears”, can we as Americans declare others as bears? i do know that Spain has a bear community as well as England, but what about those that don’t really have one thats”out” ?

    p.s, griff its the scorpio in ya that adds to your character, own it , hehe i know i do.

    c.o.l moaner,

    GIO

COL News

Topics:

  • International Bears?

WTP:

Picks:

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/19/col111-badgers-koalas-and-bears-oh-my/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Cubs go it alone and talk about international bears, gay couples get visitation rights, Project Runway and Mountain Dew Jello Shots Feedback: Cookie Voicemail hey guys,Well finally had something i thought you guys might wanna hear about to dis[...] The Cubs go it alone and talk about international bears, gay couples get visitation rights, Project Runway and Mountain Dew Jello Shots Feedback: Cookie Voicemail hey guys,Well finally had something i thought you guys might wanna hear about to discuss being that  few podcast ago the term “bear” was  brought up, i was surfing the net ( no griff not for porn, for once) and i ran across an interesting international star, he goes by the name of Azis and well it took me a few of his music videos but i concluded that i found him hot hehe, but when i read up on him a few things threw me off, SO here is my topic/question.  what is your take on “international bears”, can we as Americans declare others as bears? i do know that Spain has a bear community as well as England, but what about those that don’t really have one thats”out” ? p.s, griff its the scorpio in ya that adds to your character, own it , hehe i know i do. c.o.l moaner, GIO COL News COL Media Announces New Podcasts In Development COL Movies COL Tech – Yes, Griff will be Dvorak Obama mandates hospital rights for LGBT couples Topics: International Bears? WTP: My $90 water bill – JJ Sonoma County, CA, separates elderly gay couple and sells their home – Tim Picks: Project Runway Season 7 Finale – Tim Mountain Dew Jello Shots – Jeff Podcasts Cubs Out Loud yes no COL109: Kian Carries http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/04/col109-kian-carries/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/04/col109-kian-carries/#comments Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:44:49 +0000 boxtech http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/04/col109-kian-carries/ In between Griff’s gushing about his new relationship the crew tries to talk about the possibility of long term relationships, why the iPad is awesome and how Lost needs to just go away.

Topics:

  • Griff is in love
  • Long Term Relationships
  • Apple iPad (sorry Thylali)
  • Griff’s take on Jabba the Bear

 

Picks:

Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Price: $0.99

( customer reviews)

1 used & new available from $0.99

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2010/04/04/col109-kian-carries/feed/ 0 0:00:01 In between Griff’s gushing about his new relationship the crew tries to talk about the possibility of long term relationships, why the iPad is awesome and how Lost needs to just go away. Topics: Griff is in love Long Term Relationships Appl[...] In between Griff’s gushing about his new relationship the crew tries to talk about the possibility of long term relationships, why the iPad is awesome and how Lost needs to just go away. Topics: Griff is in love Long Term Relationships Apple iPad (sorry Thylali) Griff’s take on Jabba the Bear   Picks: Andy McKee’s Everybody Wants to Rule the World – JJ Everybody Wants To Rule The World Price: $0.99 ( customer reviews) 1 used & new available from $0.99 Anti-pick – LOST – JJ Flash Forward – JJ 30 Rock – JJ Community, Podcasts Cubs Out Loud yes no COL015: Mr HOT Cub http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/04/29/col015-mr-hot-cub/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/04/29/col015-mr-hot-cub/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:52:07 +0000 boxtech http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=305 The COL Cubs take the day off as we were a little busy over the weekend. Check out what happened.

Special thanks to the HOT Bears for setting up the Unrun and Mr HOT Bear Contest.

Out Youth

Bearapalooza – Break the Silence – Freddy Freeman

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/04/29/col015-mr-hot-cub/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The COL Cubs take the day off as we were a little busy over the weekend. Check out what happened. Special thanks to the HOT Bears for setting up the Unrun and Mr HOT Bear Contest. Out Youth Bearapalooza – Break the Silence – Freddy Fr[...] The COL Cubs take the day off as we were a little busy over the weekend. Check out what happened. Special thanks to the HOT Bears for setting up the Unrun and Mr HOT Bear Contest. Out Youth Bearapalooza – Break the Silence – Freddy Freeman Community, Podcasts Cubs Out Loud yes no COL010: Cookbook Porn http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/03/27/col010-cookbook-porn/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/03/27/col010-cookbook-porn/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:12:37 +0000 boxtech http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/03/27/col010-cookbook-porn/ PJ Gray joins the cubs this week for a great discussion about his books and food in general. We hope to have him back. Hell, he left us with a great cliffhanger so we’ll definitely get him back. Check out his website here, and check out his books below.

WTF Weekly – 3/15 College Game Rick Rolled / Raided!

Cub Picks:

Bearapalooza – Michael West – What If

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/03/27/col010-cookbook-porn/feed/ 0 0:00:01 PJ Gray joins the cubs this week for a great discussion about his books and food in general. We hope to have him back. Hell, he left us with a great cliffhanger so we’ll definitely get him back. Check out his website here, and check out his[...] PJ Gray joins the cubs this week for a great discussion about his books and food in general. We hope to have him back. Hell, he left us with a great cliffhanger so we’ll definitely get him back. Check out his website here, and check out his books below. WTF Weekly – 3/15 College Game Rick Rolled / Raided! Cub Picks: The Digg Reel – Jeff YouGotRickRolled.com – Jeff Glee.com - Tim Has Senator Obama released his tax returns? – Johnjohn Penny Arcade – Aromatic – Johnjohn Chance for a MacBook Air by Following Jason Calacanis – Jeff Twitterholic – Jeff Bearapalooza – Michael West – What If Food, Podcasts Cubs Out Loud yes no Viva la Facebook revolucion! http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/24/viva-la-facebook-revolucion/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/24/viva-la-facebook-revolucion/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:19:29 +0000 timcub http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=61 Not only are we on myspace at www.myspace.com/cubsoutloud, but we’re also on Facebook now, too! We’re Cubs Out Loud there, as can be expected. You can find us there at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1070566838. Again, as we’ve just joined, our profile there is still a little Spartan (Woof!) but stay tuned and we’ll fill it out nicely.

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/24/viva-la-facebook-revolucion/feed/ 0 Please, be our myspace friend! http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/23/please-be-our-myspace-friend/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/23/please-be-our-myspace-friend/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:39:38 +0000 timcub http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=58 We’re now on the myspace! So far, our page there is pretty bare boned (bear boned?) but it’s still a work in progress. You can find us there (and friend us there) at www.myspace.com/cubsoutloud. After all, we love the myspace! Well, at least I do.

Tim

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/23/please-be-our-myspace-friend/feed/ 6 Incoming…. http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/17/incoming/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/17/incoming/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:46:55 +0000 timcub http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=51 Howdy, folks!

We’ve recorded our first episode of our new podcast, and it should be ready for release any day now. Let us know what you think, either by commenting here, or at cubsoutloud@gmail.com. Thanks!

]]> http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/17/incoming/feed/ 0 Watch out, ’cause here we come! http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/01/watch-out-cause-here-we-come/ http://cubsoutloud.com/2008/01/01/watch-out-cause-here-we-come/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:28:09 +0000 timcub http://cubsoutloud.com/?p=19 Hi, folks! We’re busy working on setting up our new podcast. If you have any topics you’d like us to discuss, please let us know. Meanwhile, keep posting comments on the blog, too. Just keep your ears peeled, and you’ll be hearing from us soon! Happy New Year!

Tim

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