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COL544: The Return of Bathhouses?

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys make a splish-splash as they talk about bathhouses. With decades old laws in San Francisco soon to be removed, the cubs discuss the relevance of bathhouses and whether there is still a necessity for them in today’s modern culture, especially with apps and PrEP.

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The Return of Bathhouses? – San Francisco is considering making bathhouses legal once again, a quarter century later. We’ve come a long way from the height of the AIDS epidemic when they were outlawed in 1984. Has PrEP created this turning point for MSM? 

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COL525: What is… Confidence?

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys present their next installment of the “What is…” series. For this installation, the cubs talk about being confident. The guys spend some time airing out their definitions of confidence and discussing what it means to them. Is confidence sexy? Where is the line between confidence and arrogance?

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What is. . . Confidence?

  • Is confidence something we work on projecting? How do we see confidence in others? How sexy is confidence?

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COL501: LTAS: Bathhouse Etiquette

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs are joined by the multi-talented Daddy Hadrian for another Let’s Talk About Sex. In a follow up on previous episodes, today’s show is all about bathhouse etiquette: some spoken and unspoken rules, and tips and tricks to follow while engaging in the cruisy atmosphere of the gay bathhouse. Learn how to be a prepared bear before, during, and after you put that towel around your waist.

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Welcoming back our longest standing guest host for his 28th appearance, Hadrian McQuaig!

Previous Related Topics – COL422: Playspace Etiquette, COL411: Bathhouse Experiences

  • Being invisible is rarely an option; you will probably be seen/watched
  • Respect – how to give and get it
  • Consent  – the subtle and direct moments
  • Get What You Want with Courtesy
  • Safety – yours and everyone else’s
  • Be PrEPared – inside and out
  • Stay Hydrated

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COL416: LTAK: Consent & Respect 2 Part 1

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink. This time around we bring back an old topic in light of recent discussions on social media. The guys are joined by kink favorites Ms Tammy and Ches as well as Brady, Mr. North American Bear Cub 2017 and Ray, Mr. North American Bear 2016 to contemplate consent and respect. In this first part of a two-part series, the guys describe what consent is and when and how things can go wrong with it.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Farming
  • Damon: 91st BDay,  Poker and Old Friends
  • Chester: Lots of new music! Chainsmokers and Todrick Hall
  • Gary: SSDD on loop
  • Ches: FUCKING MOVING, but I still love my husband, CLAW
  • Ms. Tammy: Judging Contests, Leather Events, Mr. KY Leather, Mom and grandsons, Hammy
  • Ray: Finally taking some time from traveling
  • Brady: Travel!

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Let’s Talk About Kink: Respect and Consent

Our previous episode COL314 [found here] was nearly two years ago. Some things though do not change with time…

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COL406: All T, No Shade: Racism

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In this episode Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by two CA pups, Pup Beacon and Pup Yoshi, to do another “All T, No Shade” episode. This time around, the topic is the sensitive subject of racism and the gay community. In this first part, we dig deep into the subject of preference versus prejudice and the issue with “No blacks, no asians” that is seen in online profiles. Get ready for a very thought provoking discussion.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Getting back into Raiding .  . . and farming?
  • Damon: Best Laid Plans..
  • Chester: Birthday party for Pugsley!
  • Gary: Brain Break Roadtrip
  • Beacon: MAL a couple months ago, CLAW next month
  • Yoshi: Recently became an ONYX member, Japan vacation

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    • Re: COL398: Bud Sex – Catching up on some missed episodes; this one was SO educational! I’ve clearly missed out on a lot in life. ? Thanks guys!
    • Re: COL404: Show Topic Not Found – I’m with Damon, back hair is sexy

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All T, No Shade: Racism

To Be Continued

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