COL758: LTAF: State Fairs ‘24 – Part 3

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. WIth fall on the scene, it’s yet again state fair time. In Part 3, the guys hit the Midwest to treat themselves, touching two states with a friendly rivalry: Iowa and Minnesota. Listen in as the cubs tear into some tantalizing dishes and discuss which ones tickle their taste buds.

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Let’s Talk About Food: State Fairs ‘24 – Part 3

It’s that time of year – STATE FAIRS are coming back around. And we’re continuing our journey with the foods of the midwest in Iowa and Minnesota. 

 Iowa State Fair: Aug 8-18 ’242024 New Foods Brochure

  • Iowa Sm‘Oak’ed Roll – Whatcha Smokin? BBQ – Smoked pork tenderloin stuffed with jasmine rice, jalapeno creamed corn, smoked poblano queso and Giddy Up Texas taco sauce, poblano ranch and smoked sesame seeds.
  • Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll – Winn & Sara’s Kitchen – Ground beef cooked with bacon and pickles with a cheese filling, wrapped in a golden pastry egg roll and drizzled with house made burger sauce.
  • Piggy in a Donut – Biscuit Bar – 2024 will have a new twist on the Iowa State Fair corn dog tradition. Piggy in a Donut is a specialty item of the Biscuit Bar, and it will be the new Iowa State Fair food on-a-stick that everyone will want to try! Fairgoers will enjoy indulging in this sausage on-a-stick, which is dipped in mini donut batter, fried, rolled in sugar and then ready to enjoy with syrup! Alternatively, try our delicious top-secret sauce! Piggy in a Donut makes a great mobile breakfast, but this delicious treat is available from sunrise to sunset.
  • Tipsy Peach – Bubbly Bar & Bistro – Luscious, punchy rosé sangria-soaked peach couli [ripe peaches delicately sliced] and placed atop a golden, crispy sugar pearl waffle, topped with lemon mascarpone and fresh thyme.
  • Party Balls – JR’s SouthPork Ranch  – Hand-made shredded potato, cheese, and bacon balls stuffed with AE Party Dip, rolled in crunchy potato chips, then fried to a golden brown with AE Party Dip drizzle on top!

 Minnesota State Fair: Aug 22-Sept 1 ’24

  • Afro Poppers – Afro Deli – Bite-size pastries infused with an African blend of spices – ground vanilla, cardamom, ginger, cloves and nutmeg – deep-fried and coated with choice of coconut flakes, sugar or served plain. Topped with choice of drizzle – mango chutney, caramel or chocolate.
  • Grilled Purple Sticky Rice – Union Hmong KitchenPurple sticky rice grilled over an open flame until crunchy, then topped with choice of shredded Hmong beef jerky or pickled mushrooms. Garnished with fresh herbs and finished with Union Hmong Kitchen’s Krunchy Chili Aioli. (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian option)
  • Patata Frita Focacciawich – West End Creamery – “Patata Frita” kettle chip-flavored ice cream created by Minnesota Dairy Lab, sandwiched between focaccia bread from Wrecktangle Pizza. Topped with a blend of honey butter, kettle chips and herbs.
  • Raging Ball – The Herbivorous Butcher – Deep-fried sesame mochi dough ball with vegan cheeseburger filling. Made with house-made vegan burger mix, vegan cheddar cheese, grilled onions and pickles. Topped with bacon-flavored powdered sugar. (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
  • Wrangler Waffle Burger – Nordic Waffles – Fresh all-beef patty and signature Whataburger® Patty Melt Sauce layered with American cheese and served in a caramelized onion-infused Nordic Waffle.

COL757: Fat Bear Week ‘24

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys discover Fat Bear Week. Is it a new bear run? No. Listen in as the cubs talk about this celebration of nature and actual bears in the wild and how, in groundbreaking fashion, the gheys co-opt this trend for the sake of body positivity and showing off.

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When Bear social media mashes up with online meme interest! Some of the largest brown bears on Earth make their home at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Brown bears get fat to survive and Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament celebrating their success in preparation for winter hibernation. Then the Bear Community co-opts the ‘fat bear week’ sensation to celebrate their own hirsuteness.

And then the gheys stepped in…

COL756: WGO: September 2024

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of September. It was a rollercoaster of a month for the cubs. From honeymoon joys to overwhelming woes, listen in as the guys bring you up to date as fall nips the air.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Low Battery
  • Damon: Honeymoon! & ILKW
  • Gary: Work Rollercoaster

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  • Luigi Peña

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  • @ericswann1417 commented on COL753: Jeff’s BDay Happy Hour Dirty Dozen Edition – “Happy birthday, Jeff.”
  • @dindinmooshi1356 commented on COL754: 404 error update – “i wish i could give Jeff the warmest and longest hug a stranger can give.”

Twitter Followers:

  • @jamesjamel15393

Patreon Updates

  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. and Michael K.
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, and Michael Q
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G. and Michael V!

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  • COL752: WGO: August 2024
  • COL753: Jeff’s BDay Happy Hour: Dirty Dozen Edition
  • COL754: 404 error update
  • COL755: LoR: We Hurt Where We Care

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COL755: LoR: We Hurt Where We Care

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Landscape of Relationships. Dr. Edward Angelini-Cooke is back with the cubs to explore the somewhat darker side of relationships. This time around, Ed leads the guys on a journey through hurt from those we love and how to find a positive perspective from this.

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Landscape of Relationships: We Hurt Where We Care

Relationships have a lot of benefits, but they are not going to be without conflict and other life difficulties.  So what do you do when that happens?

Fear not!  I have a couple things to tell you that will be helpful.  

  1. “We Hurt Where We Care” 
    1. Russ Harris’ “When Life Hits Hard”
    2. Your pain tells you that this is important to you
    3. Self-compassion
  2. Brene Brown’s BRAVING model.  
    1. the G stands for Generous. 
    2. Let’s be generous with our loved ones when they mess up 
  3. The Gottman’s Positive Perspective
    1. We can either look at the actions of our loved one through rose colored glasses, clear glasses, or poop colored glasses.  Which one(s) do you think is going to have the best outcome?
    2. Five positive interactions to one negative interactions (e.g. affection, appreciation, listening, rituals).
    3. Small actions lead to big results

COL754: 404 error update

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys share some news about the sudden crash of the website and what it may mean going forward. Listen in as the cubs bring up the history of the problem and discuss potential solutions. Help may be needed to make this happen, but the cubs are optimistic of rebuilding and returning. We can rebuild it. We have the technology.

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The guys get back together after a brief absence and catch up on what’s happened for the podcast tech side.

COL753: Jeff’s BDay Happy Hour: Dirty Dozen Edition

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s my Birthday (well it was).  And there’s no better way to celebrate than by hanging out to discuss things that come by the dozen-ish. With guests Lloyd, Bobby, and Payson online, the guys correlate this 12th birthday show with things that we may find in a dozen.

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That’s right, it’s Jeff’s birthday and this year we’re marking TWELVE years of happy hour shenanigans recognizing the bearcubs’s bday. 

  • Donuts, Types
    • Sugar Coated
    • Glazed – Classic / Chocolate / Maple
    • Brioche
    • Cream Filled – Bavarian / Bomboloni / Boston
    • Old Fashioned / Sour Cream
    • Holes
    • Jelly Filled – Raspberry / Strawberry / Paczki / Sufganiyot 
    • Crullers
    • Fritters
    • Long Johns – without or without glaze
    • Twists
    • Deep Fried – Beignets / Ricotta / Zeppole
  • Eggs, Styles
    • Fried – Sunny Side Up, Over – Easy / Hard / Broken
    • Scrambled – Hard/Soft
    • Boiled – Hard/Soft
    • Benedict
    • Frittata
    • Poached
    • Omelette
    • Quiche
    • Egg Bites
    • Shirred or Baked
    • Coddled
    • Cloud
  • Soda Fountain Drinks
      • Berry – Blackberry / Cranberry / Raspberry / Strawberry
      • Cherry 
      • Citrus – Clementine / Grapefruit / Lemon-lime / Orange
      • Cola / Cherry Cola
      • Cream
      • Ginger ale / Ginger beer
      • Grape
      • Peach
      • Root beer / Sarsaparilla / Spruce beer / Birch beer
      • Sweet Tarts / Energy
      • Tamarind
      • Oddities – Jones Soda Co.

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COL752: WGO: August 2024

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of August. Due to the busy-ness of the month, the guys are catching you up a little early in their last month of the summer. From staycations to traveling abound, listen in as the cubs bring us up to date before fall sets in.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff:  Time for a Staycation
  • Damon: Busy Every Weekend (WBW/CMC/CLW/ONYX/HM)
  • Gary: Whirlwind travel to LA

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  • @Sherneo_Blightshade on COL410: Underbears Podcast Crossover at DF13 – What happened to the Under Bears Podcast? Almost all of their episodes on Vimeo aren’t there anymore. I miss them. [https://vimeo.com/underbears]

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  • @GiannisMou36552

Patreon Updates

  • Happy Two Year Patreon Anniversary to Michael K. who joined 9/1/22 as a Cubster Level Patron!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. and Michael K.
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, and Michael Q
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G. and Michael V!

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