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COL686: WGO: February 2023

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of February. Despite the month being short, the guys had a lot going on. From bear runs to emergency dentistry, those 28 days were packed full! Catch up with the cubs and get acquainted with their goings-on.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Take care of your teeth, kids.
  • Damon: NABW 2023
  • Gary: Family Stuff Was the Theme

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  • @TransBuildABear – Loved the new episode!

YouTube Comment:

  • Re: COL683: Trans Bear Listener 2 – Bobby M.: Great topic!
  • Re: COL682: Bears in Entertainment Media Today 
    • Payson R. Harris: Enjoyed this episode! FYI, though, the telegram link at the bottom is expired. [fixed as of 3/4/23]
    • Sidekick Productions: A topic near and dear to my heart! 😛

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  • جدران هشه [judran hishih (means fragile walls) in Arabic]
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Patreon Updates

  • Happy One Year Anniversary to Buddy patron Zach on 2/1 and Michael V on 2/11
  • PLUS Happy FIVE Year Anniversary to Cubster patron Charles yesterday March 4th! 
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 
    • Cubsters: Charles W., Daniel C., and Michael K.
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V., and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL681: WGO: January 2023
  • COL682: Bears in Entertainment Media
  • COL683: Trans Bear Listener 2
  • COL684: LoR: Attachment
  • COL685: LTAF: Snacks

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COL670: WGO: October 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of October. With spooky season completed and the holidays approaching, catch up with the guys as they speak on their shenanigans. From work time to downtime, listen as the cubs share their work woes, travel fun and health blows.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: “To Boldly Go” & New Project Blues
  • Damon: Birthday Week Shenanigans
  • Gary: The Health Rollercoaster

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  • COL667v: LTA… BROS (film) – Oan R.: Hey. Just watched this review. I would say that I agree with everything that was said, however there is one point that is kind of glossed over. While yes, I agree with Gary that the main character is a pit of an arse at times, I don’t believe he does it to be mean, he’s just very passionate and opinionated. While he does have a very abrasive personality, there was one person who was attracted to him and accepted him for who he was, or at least seemed like he did up until the holiday dinner with the family. Yes I found the scene cringey, but maybe not for the reasons Gary did, as I feel the point of the scene was the boyfriend was not entirely at ease with this person who he supposedly was attracted to when introducing him to family and friends, and told him to tone himself down. This in effect resulted in the dinner scene going the way it did. I would say this is an important point made, as acceptance of who people are is a major theme in LGBTQ+ culture, and if you can’t really get that from people who are attracted to you, who will you get it from?

Patreon Updates

  • Welcome our newest Buddy level Patron, Oan R. who joined us 10/2/22!
  • BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 
    • Cubsters: Charles W., Daniel C., and Michael K.
    • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, Michael Q, and Tim S.
    • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V., and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL665: WGO: September 2022
  • COL666: ATNS: Tumblr’s Second Chance?
  • COL667: LTA: BROS [film]
  • COL668: LTAF: Online Trends & ‘Hacks’
  • COL669: LoR: Relationship Anarchy

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COL640: LoR: Chosen Family

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined once again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. For this episode, Damon is on assignment in Detroit, Michigan and will fill us in on his experience in a future episode while Jeff and Gary chat with Edward about what is a chosen family. From our origins to the aunties, cousins, sisters, and brothers we choose, the LGBTQ community has developed its own families. But are they still needed today?

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Landscape of Relationships: Chosen Family

Rina Sawayama and Elton John (2021)

Where do I belong?

Tell me your story and I’ll tell you mine

I’m all ears, take your time, we got all night

Show me the rivers crossed, the mountains scaled

Show me who made you walk all the way here

Settle down, put your bags down

(Ooh) You’re alright now

We don’t need to be related to relate

We don’t need to share genes or a surname

You are, you are

My chosen, chosen family

So what if we don’t look the same?

We been going through the same thing

Yeah, you are, you are

My chosen, chosen family

What is a Chosen Family?

  • “chosen families are nonbiological kinship bonds, whether legally recognized or not, deliberately chosen for the purpose of mutual support and love.
  • Families We Choose: Lesbians, Gays, Kinship, cultural anthropologist Kath Weston defines chosen family as consisting of “friends, partners and ex-partners, biological and non-biological children, and others who provide kinship support.”
  • The term originated within the LGBTQ community and was used to describe early queer gatherings like the Harlem Drag Balls of the late nineteenth century.
  • Movies like Paris is Burning, shows like Pose as well as RENT highlighted the concept of chosen families 
  • Often times a protective factor against forms of discrimination and violence at home and helps create positive and, hopefully, secure, attachments with others.

Chosen Families and COVID

 People Need Paid Leave Policies That Cover Chosen Family 

  • Last year, New York City began allowing workers to use paid time off to care for anyone they personally define as family, whether they’re “related by blood or affinity.” In doing so, NYC joined other major metropolises like Chicago, San Francisco, and St. Paul, MN, as well as states like Arizona and Rhode Island, in honoring non-biological kinship.

Chosen Family by Them 

  • A list of articles/blogs that include content on the topic of Chosen Families 
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COL635: LTAS: Sex Starvation

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another installment of Let’s Talk About Sex. For this episode, the cubs talk about being hangry for handjobs, famished for facials and in anticipation of anal. As the pandemic heads into its 3rd year, the cubs discuss sexual starvation. As many gays & others are dealing with the lack of touch of another person, what can be done to get their freak on while still mitigating risk? From creating sex bubbles to taking matters into your own hands, listen as the guys find ways to satiate the sexually starved.

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Lets Talk About Sex: Sex Starvation

The cubs return to talk about sex, or the lack of it…for a long time. The pandemic isn’t ending soon so are the gays getting their freak on or holding back due to COVID?

 

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COL634: What’s Going On – January 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. The guys slip and slide their way through a frustrating and cold time. From health woes to blizzard blows, the cubs catch you up on their happenings for the first month of the new year.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Promotion, Frustration, and Glorious D&D
  • Damon: COVID, Jim in the Hospital x2, NAB Prep
  • Gary: Testing x3 and Freezing Winter

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  • COL631: WGO – December 2021: Oan R. – “The Marvel shows coming down the pipe leave me with anticipation. There’s so much to look forward to for the nerds who know certain characters in Marvel comics.”

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Recent Shows

  • COL631: WGO – December 2021
  • COL632: LoR: Goals and Accountability
  • COL633: LTAF: Healthy vs Indulgent

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