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COL659: LTAS: Monkeypox v Social Media

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Let’s Talk About Sex. This time around, the guys discuss how monkeypox has become a part of social/online media; from hookup apps to chat threads and beyond. With plenty of misinformation, how much is opinion versus fact? With comparisons being made and echoes to the origins of the AIDS epidemic 40 years ago, listen in as the cubs express their feelings towards this new health crisis.

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LTAS: Monkeypox v Social Media

Let’s Talk About Sex series returns. This time the guys discuss how Monkeypox has become a part of social media/online from hookup apps to chat threads and beyond. There’s plenty being said yet how much is opinion vs fact? Comparisons have been made of echoes to the origins of the AIDS epidemic 40 years ago. Do we agree with this?

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COLDR: AS7E06: Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza & Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon wrap up the All Stars All Winners season! As the legends show off their Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and especially Talent in a variety show eleganza AND a lip sync smackdown for the queen, find out which gurl is crowned the QUEEN OF ALL QUEENS. Listen in as the guys share their thoughts as we finally reach the end of this legendary journey.

WEEKLY TOPIC

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7 Wikipedia

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

  • [Damon] – Serve: All that BASS!!, Swerve: Breaking the Tie, Nerve: Ru’s Finale Performance/Dream
  • [Gary] – Serve: JAIDA BEADING, Yvie’s Camp Cake, 

Swerve: Monét, Monét, Monét…ugh, Viv’s blush and final runway choice,

Nerve: Mama Ru Murdered a Muppet, Raja runway

Snaps & Eyerolls:

  • [Damon] – Snaps for… JAIDA ESSENCE HALL!
  • [Gary] – Snaps for… Soul Train silliness w/ Trinity’s Wig Stunt
  • [Damon] – Eyerolls for… I have nothing…
  • [Gary] – Eyerolls for… “New Titles” from the Judges and Production Picks plus that Music Video ‘nightmare’

Crown It:

  • [Damon] – Lowered Expectations
  • [Gary] – Well… that happened, an interesting Untucked, and Our Prediction on the Final Showdown
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COL658: WGO: July 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of July. Things are heating up for the cubs (some quite literally) as summer drags on. From travel plans to wedding bells, the guys share their good and frustrating moments for the seventh month of the year.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Don’t You Know That It’s Hot, Hot, Hot
  • Damon: ONYX travels, Chorus Transitions and Date Set
  • Gary: Frustration, Chicago Cherry Pop and Work Travel

Feedback 

Facebook Follows:                               

  • Sidekick Productions
  • PupZeo – 2021 World Pet
  • Fayez Hmd
  • Chris Glc

Facebook Follows & Likes:

  • Andre N Ayala
  • Ginger Reddy
  • Jon Jacobs
  • Jason Christopher Robertshaw
  • Omegapup Giggle
  • Wilfredo Hernandez
  • Edwin Rivera
  • Jak Lee
  • Josephus Sioson
  • Bryan Simmons
  • Gabe Montes
  • Samora Eaglin

Facebook Comment/Post:

  • Re: COL656: Nostalgia For Sale? – Doug Joy: (Looks around room at toys) nah no way lol

YouTube Comment:

  • Re: COL656: Nostalgia For Sale? – Doug Joy: Short answer yes, absolutely 

Twitter Followers

  • @mrriff101
  • @SustrisnoMedan
  • @FarukUa03788390
  • @Jeffers37003639
  • @bangindadxxx
  • @XshadowlandsX
  • @BeefyMen2
  • @jad_omrd
  • @wirralgay24
  • @GinoGeppo
  • @2021Jps
  • @MarcoAn25508545
  • @Mario80995039

Patreon Updates

  • Welcome our newest Buddy level Patron J.R. the Hiker Bear who joined us 7/19/22!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons! 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. 
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V, Zack B., and now J.R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL653: WGO: June 2022
  • COL654: LTAS: Awakening
  • COL655: Health Alert: Beyond STIs
  • COL656: Nostalgia For Sale?
  • COL657: World Pet 2021

Congrats to previous guest Paul Lanner on the success of this month’s HAH The Event.com!

From the HAH FB post on July 11, 2022: The amazing speech given by the Tommy Clancy, HAH haunter of the year.  “I am honored to be the recipient of the Haunters Against Hate haunter of the year award. From a young age I have been very passionate about Halloween. Without my incredibly supportive parents it wouldn’t have been possible for me to get involved with the haunt industry. My family and I put on a home haunt every year starting when I was 8 years old. After a few seasons my Mom and I traveled to Columbus for the Midwest Haunters Convention. I walked into the convention center with the biggest smile on my face, I felt at home; I was surrounded with what I love. A few years back I met Paul and was instantly made to feel welcome and loved. I am so thankful to have met him, the incredibly kind man that he is. He asked me to be in volume one of the Haunters Against Hate books and I very excitedly accepted, with my home haunt character. Eventually I grew out of wanting to put on the home haunt, I wanted more. I am appreciative of Jenny Braverman for gracefully introducing my family to the Zombie Army Productions team. The next season I started scaring at HellsGate Haunted House. I’m very lucky and grateful to now be a part of the Zombie Army, the most loving and rowdy group I could ever ask for. Zombie Army has taught me to be proud of who I am, something easier said than done. I have always preached acceptance of everyone, but at the same time have struggled with acceptance of myself. I am currently recovering from Anorexia, a disease stemmed in hate and unacceptance. I didn’t even know if I would be able to attend this ceremony because I was away from home for 2 months due to my treatment program. I used attending Haunters Against Hate the event as motivation. I was struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel for so long, but that’s just what Haunters Against Hate is for me. That light at the end of the long fucking tunnel. I was able to muster all my might and get through it. I owe it to Paul and the love of my family. Thank you for this honor Paul and for the work you do for our community.”

Previous guest Joshua Pangborn from SideKick Productions is continuing their new project film “A Taste of Youth” with a fundraising campaign has been launched with Indiegogo. Consider supporting Queer Horror and Fat Positivity content by visiting A Taste of Youth.com to see how you can help make this horror feature happen.

Tweet Tweet:

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https://twitter.com/Bearluva84xxx/status/1544493790647521280

https://twitter.com/VintageSmuttons/status/1544807874823610368

https://twitter.com/beefycyborg/status/1552516684325367808?s=20&t=mzVYV9lO5hg6ny36ZlEu3A

https://twitter.com/sk1nandearth/status/1553002790422708225

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COL637: What’s Going On – February 2022

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of February. For the month of love, listen in as the guys share their love of D&D, a timely proposal and streaming television. Despite the shortness of this month, the cubs definitely kept it busy.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Great D&D Sessions
  • Damon: NABW2022 and An Announcement
  • Gary: Vehicle Stuff, Baking Lesson, Miss Corona Ain’t Gone

Feedback 

Facebook Likes:

  • Bryan Simmons
  • Maximiliano Trinidad
  • Aaron Robinson-Findley
  • Bruno Diaz
  • Chris John
  • Christian Genest
  • Jp Castro
  • Christopher Moser
  • Airick E. Greiner
  • Jack Jamaludinski
  • Philski Edwards
  • Chris Covington
  • Luke Christopherson
  • Keith Cheetham
  • Danny Lee
  • Jade Addams
  • Jimmy Minter
  • Joseph Phillips
  • Marc Jay Thomas Lizotte Jr
  • Cj Meeks
  • Bobby Holmes

YouTube Comment:

  • COL635: LTAS: Sex Starvation: Oan R. – “I feel like there should be a thing at the beginning differentiating this from starvation sex. Not a very well known kink. But it is a thing.”
  • COL636: LoR: Love Languages: Oan R. – “My thoughts on different things with this kind of matches Gary’s and Damon’s. I usually like gifts if it’s something I need or ask for. And as for touch and interaction, I generally am more receptive if it’s someone I know and have talked to and traded experiences with.” “The thing I find interesting is just the different places “5 Love Languages” has been applied.” “I actually didn’t know about parallel play, so thanks for that.”

Voicemail

  • 203 area code – SW Connecticut: “No, did you know if you whisper to Alexa, she whispers back? I learned this in the creepiest way possible. I was just saying something and whispering and then Alexa just whispered out of nowhere. And I was like ‘who the fuck is that?’ big man.”

Twitter Followers

  • @YaronAbramovich
  • @pdxbearster1
  • @just2dudes__
  • @DoBear68
  • @mariogrc1975
  • @CharrieNicola4
  • @Charly1141
  • @BigBearxxl

Patreon Updates

  • Welcome our newest Patreon, Timothy Shell who joined us at the Ubehr level!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons! 
    • Cubsters: Charles W. 
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and now Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G.
  • [announce preparations for Patron rewards coming in March ‘22]
  • Charles W. joined Patreon 3/4/18, as our very first Patron four years ago when we began. Btw, COL TNG Beta began 3/4/2012!! TEN YEARS IS COMIN UP FAST…

Recent Shows

  • COL634: WGO – January 2022
  • COL635: LTAS: Sex Starvation
  • COL636: LoR: Love Languages

Tweet Tweet:

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https://twitter.com/Tent_Pitcher/status/1494004824496656389

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COL632: LoR: Goals & Accountability

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined once again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. In this episode, the guys come together in the new year to discuss goals and accountability. As many begin each year making new year’s resolutions that they often never keep,  listen in as Ed and the cubs break down the reasons why this may be a regular occurrence. From creating your goal roadmap to making yourself accountable for the roads you take, listen in as the guys give yet another perspective on the wandering journey of relationship building.

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Landscape of Relationships: Goals & Accountability

New Years resolutions

The Hobbit and LOTR “The Road Goes Ever On”

The Road goes ever on and on,

Down from the door where it began.

Now far ahead the Road has gone,

And I must follow, if I can,

Pursuing it with eager feet,

Until it joins some larger way

Where many paths and errands meet.

And whither then? I cannot say.

  • Gotta know what “The Road” or our values are.  

Values List 

Four Domains 

  • Work/Education 
  • Relationships
  • Leisure 
  • Personal Health and Wellness 

Translating Values into Goals – “Be a mapmaker”

  • Chose three guiding values 
  • SMART goals (Specific, Meaningful, Adaptive, Realistic, Timely)
  • Immediate (24 hours), Short Term, Medium-Term goals, Long-Term goals
  • Living Goals vs Dead Person Goals
  • Make sure you are heading in the right direction.  Ex. downhill skiing
  • Expected barriers 

Accountability 

  • We are ultimately responsible for our actions 
  • We get to be accountable to the goals we set for ourselves and the map that we make.
  • Feelings, situations, emotions, urges, memories are going to happen.  Make sure you have the needed resources.
  • Be mindful of avoidance and unhelpful sticky thought patterns
  • Be willing to address unhelpful patterns
  • Remember: you can always change your course, but at what and whose expense?  Honor your values and your commitments 
  • Let someone know your goals and work towards shared accountability.
  • Feeling guilty?  Good. You have values. 
  • Remember, not all those who wander are lost. Keep going.  
  • Progress is not always a straight line.  

 

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