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COL659: LTAS: Monkeypox v Social Media

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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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COL657: World Pet 2021

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, with Damon on assignment out of town, Gary and Jeff welcome AJ aka Pup Zeo, the first and current World Pet 2021! With the end of his reign coming to an end at World Bear Weekend in September 2022, Zeo discusses the joys of being a pet titleholder, the trials of being a new titleholder and the fun of having a title “family”. In addition, the guys welcome all to Orlando for WBW 2022 and invite all to attend as Zeo and his family steps aside to welcome aboard the 2022 title winners. And if you listen carefully, there’s a special code just for our listeners to get a deep discount.

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World Pet 2021

We welcome back AJ / Pup Zeo to discuss the upcoming World Bear Weekend in Orlando FL this coming Sept ’22 as well as what it has been like as the first World Pet title holder.

World Bear Weekend – “Heroes & Villains”

Orlando, FL ~ September 22-25, 2022

WEEKEND PASS PRICING [per person]:

  • Basic: $129 + fees
  • Standard: $159 + fees
  • VIP: $229 + fees
  • Volunteers All-Weekend Pass: $79 + fees
  • Click HERE to Register for a Weekend Pass
  • Be sure to mention the price increase on 8/1. It’s a $20 increase on all-weekend passes.

DAY/NIGHT PASS PRICING [per person]:

  • Thursday 12pm-3am: $50
  • Friday 9am-3am: $80
  • Saturday 9am-3am: $100
  • Nightly after 7pm: $40 each pass
  • Sunday Drag Brunch: $35
  • Just for COL Listeners…WBW will Promo code COL2022 will give $25 off Standard or VIP passes. Expiration to redeem will be 11:59pm on 8/31/22

Yapp App is now live for WBW: The group code is WORLDBEAR. 

WBW Contestant Titles

  • Mr. World Bear
  • Ms. World Bear
  • World Cub
  • World Pet
  • Spirit of the Bear Award
  • Application deadline is 8/15. No exceptions.

Virtual Mock Interviews Event

  • Thursday August 4, 2022
  • 7pm-9pm ET
  • Via Zoom – link above is for the Facebook event 

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COL653: WGO: June 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of June. As Pride Month comes to a close, the guys colorfully express their goings-on. From celebrating pride at home to hitting the festivals and parades, the cubs are learning just how aged they have become.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff:  WFH, Hybrid, and Internet Issues
  • Damon: Pride Concert/Pride Festival/Heated! 
  • Gary:  Pride, Pride, and Work

Feedback 

Facebook Likes:

  • Antonio Mëdina
  • Yakim Aharon
  • Ben Magsino
  • Farhane Mohamed
  • Peter Jenney
  • Navid Salar
  • Marc Whitley
  • Abdoul Aziz Diop
  • Dobos Zsolt
  • K Raymark Theus
  • David Olney
  • Wyatt Sanders
  • Kay Da Bear
  • Tony Ireland
  • Axel Sanden

Facebook Comment/Post:

  • COL651: LTAS: Internet Security – Tony B: “Adorkable? I resemble that comment!”
  • Gabe Horner liked – COLDR: AS7E02: The Realness of Fortune Ball & Fairy Tale Justice 
  • Paul Lanner loved our post – “Hey all! Previous guest Paul Lanner has an event coming up soon and would love to see you there. Check out the info below and head to https://www.hahtheevent.com/ for more information about attending.”

Twitter Followers: 

  • @SidekickProd
  • @bitterbearsf
  • @beardybearz
  • @Sean78546421
  • @TransBuildABear
  • @zul_eden

Patreon Updates

  • 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, and Zack B.

Recent Shows

  • COL650: WGO: May 2022
  • COL651: LTAS: Internet Security
  • COL652: ATNS: Pride in 2022

Reminders: previous guest Paul Lanner has an event coming up soon and would love to see you there. Visit HAH The Event.com for info for support and attending.

Previous guest Joshua Pangborn from SideKick Productions has a new project underway with their film “A Taste of Youth” where 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.

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https://twitter.com/_sleepypuppy_/status/1539190065150189570?s=20&t=MgHZPQMFpQr4Gu4R94VlTg

https://twitter.com/TheeDomasan/status/1536213134704226304

https://twitter.com/TheeDomasan/status/1535288999744442368

https://twitter.com/grizzlybator/status/1538682302779207680

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COL652: ATNS: LGBTQIA+ Pride in 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T No Shade episode. For this episode, the guys brew up some tea on Pride. As it is Pride Month in the United States, listen in as the cubs open up about their experiences with Prides past and discuss what it means to be Prideful today. From corporations chasing after the gay dollar to over safety and security, the guys get candid about the changing landscape of Pride.

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All T, No Shade: Pride in 2022

It’s pride month here in the US and more than ever, social media is lit up with opinions and historical reminders. We discuss the change in the landscape of pride from where we first experienced it in our lives compared to now in our 40s.

 

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COL648: Voting in 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs head to their local polling places and discuss voting in the year 2022. Given the leak of the US Supreme Court’s opinion draft for the potential overturn of Roe v Wade, the impact of personal freedoms is becoming unknown. Is the SCOTUS opinion a slippery slope? Could marriage equality and gay adoption be next? With this and other topics potentially on the chopping block, is voting the only power society has left? Listen as the guys share their opinions on the recent news and deliberate on the importance of voting and more.

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Voting in 2022

Given the leak of the US Supreme Court opinion draft for the potential overturn of Roe v Wade, the impact of personal freedoms is becoming unknown. Could marriage equality be ended? What about adoption? Will the education of future generations become more polarized?

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