Feedback:
“Whether talking about bears or cubs, for me at least, facial hair is a must. Preferably goatee. Love the podcast by the way, keep posting ” – László Hajba

COL News:
Mormon Church becomes target of gay marriage movement.
The economy saves foreskins! (And a confession)
COL069 “Egos and Emos” hits over 1200 downloads!

Topics:
HIV Testing
Would you tell your friend if he was about to sleep with an HIV+ guy.
Pro-gay YouTubers vs Conversion Therapy Proponent YouTubers

WTP:
imeem mobile – Tim
New developments at http://www.bearciti.com/ – Tim
Republican healthcare idiots – Griff
Angry Inch Sausage – Griff

Picks:
CCMC Accepting New Members – Tim
Firnkin & Lindbergh – Griff
Neil Patrick Harris in Dr. Horrible – Griff

Amazing Weekends

Feedback: Fuzzbear has a question.

Topics:
Documentary purports to rip GOP’s closet doors
Is some segregation acceptable?
(The bear Stigma)

WTP:
Marion Barry’s comments about DC’s recent vote – Tim
Elizabeth Edwards having to defend herself. “Is Edwards Wrong to Open Herself Up?” – Griff
Hideous Clothing
Kneeling Bench Keeps Toilet Splashes (and Pride) to a Minimum – JJ

Picks:
Star Trek – Jeff, JJ
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema – Tim
iHome IP99BX – Griff
Awkward Boners – Griff

This week Griff touched on what is admittedly a very touchy subject and has been called out for it. A lively discussion is going on in our forums and we’d love for you to take part, after listening to the show.

Also please be sure to tune in this Tuesday at 9pm CDT when our guest GuinnessCub addresses my comments and provides a glimpse into his life as a gay black male.

This week in cubs

Michael Schnyer on Feast of Fools

Michael’s Blog

Michael on Youtube

COL Forum Thread

(Good Luck, Michael – Jeff)

Teenagers these days.

What The Pfuck?

• Juniperus virginiana – Tim
• Bear411 – Bear411Sucks.com – JJ
• Vancubz – Jeff
• Needle in dick resulting in orgasm (NSFW or squeamish people) – Griff

Picks

• Akoha – Jeff
• iPhone 4g concept – JJ
• Lone Star Bears – JJ
• Zeitgeist – Tim
• Five Guys – Griff
• Quaker Mini Delights – Griff
• Lean Cuisine Gourmet Mushroom Pizza – Griff
• Testees – Griff

WTP: Republicans /facepalm

Picks:

Al Gore: 15 ways to avert a climate crisis – Jeff

David Gallo: Underwater astonishments – Fuzzbear

Irony in a Plastic Package [PIC] – Johnjohn

Chipotle Employee Just Gave Guy In Front Of You More Rice – Johnjohn

Lost – Johnjohn

Weight Watchers – The Griff

Chili’s – The Griff

Mimi’s Cafe – The Griff

Frost/Nixon – The Griff

Austin Movies Bears – Tim

Absinthe – Tim

COL has joined bTALK (2008 Best Bear Podcast) and Bear Podcast (2007 Best Bear Podcast) on Bear Radio.net.  An abridged version of the week’s show will be airing every Saturday at 8pm CST (9pm EST, 6pm PST, 4pm Hawaiian).  Everyone go listen and me know how it sounds and what I can do to improve it.

In becoming part of the Bear Radio Network family, we need to work up a 30 second spot, what clips should I use in it?  Please comment, and don’t forget that you can log into the comments using your Facebook account.

Opening Song: Remember This Christmas by Nakia

Picks:

Jeff – Santa Claus – The Movie

Santa Claus – The Movie (20th Anniversary Edition)

Price: $1.56

(148 customer reviews)

40 used & new available from $1.56

The Griff – His new Outlook replacement solution

• Thunderbird
• Lightning – Calendar Plugin for Thunderbird
• NuevaSync – Email Sync Solution
• Zindus – Google Contact Sync Plugin for Thunderbird
• Thundernote  – Notes Plugin for Thunderbird

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us as Cubs Out Loud

The pilot episode of Cubs Out Loud was a review of the Best of Bears 2007.

Now the 2008 Best of Bears nominations are now up and *gay gasp*  COL is NOT in the list.  I suggest we start up a write in campaign to get it onto the list and for people to vote for it as the Best Bear Podcast.  But that’s just me.  Lets also try to get this to be a more national vote as I think last year it was more San Francisco centric.

Also, our favorite bear site, Bearciti.com is not nominated either.  This requires a write in campaign as well.  Vote early and tell all your friends to write in.

Check out the instructions on Voting on the Bear Bones site.

Good Luck to all the nominees.

Drama at the ice rink

Countdown video: Olbermann reacts to Wattlegate

The COL Drinking Game

• Keith: “Marriage is a religious Concept and has no business being part of our laws.”
• Tim: “Capital City Men’s Chorus”
• Tim: “What?”
• Johnjohn: “Oh god” or “Dear god” or “god”
• Jeff: “Excellent”
• Jeff repeats something

What would you have as part of the COL Drinking Game

WTP: WTF!!! Cookbook containing semen-based recipes – Johnjohn

Cub Picks

• Fallout 3 again – Johnjohn
• iGoogle - Tim
• Daily Mugshot – Jeff

Cub Tricks:
Arrests in Plan to Kill Obama and Black Schoolchildren – Jeff
Frozen Cum – JJ
Eight-year-old shoots self with Uzi, dies – Griff

Cub Treats:
Anathem by Neal Stephenson- Jeff
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Anathem on Audible – Jeff
Ruby Tuesday Smart Eating Choices – Griff
Sodexo Nutrition Calendar – Griff
Just Deserts – Tim
Thai Temple Built From One Million Recycled Bottles – Tim
The Christian Right Killed the Republican Party – JJ
Cas Haley – JJ
XKCD - JJ
Guitar Hero World Tour – JJ