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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

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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 

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  • @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.

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COL653: WGO: June 2022

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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COL609: Landscape of Relationships: Forgiveness

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined again by Edward Angelini-Cooke to continue our Landscape of Relationships series. For this one, the guys continue the discussion from COL604 about apologies and move on to forgiveness. What is forgiveness? After apologizing, should you ask for forgiveness? Are there any benefits to forgiving someone? The cubs give their answers to these questions and more.

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Landscape of Relationships: Forgiveness

Last time we talked about apologies, and we started to talk about the process of forgiveness and how that can relate to the apology process.  

According to the 5 languages of apologies, requesting forgiveness is the last language….and I disagree.  I don’t think it is fair to request, assume, or expect someone to forgive you.  The responsibility lies on the person hearing the apology whether or not they want to forgive the situation….because at the end of the day, it isn’t really about that other person….it is about them.

So what is forgiveness?

“Forgiveness” is the act or process of forgiving or being forgiven.  And “forgive” means to end the resentment or anger felt towards another person, situation, or think for an offense, flaw, or mistake.  

Cultural idea that forgiveness is one of the greatest of virtues, the highest form of love, and necessity for good mental and physical health. This view says that forgiveness helps reduce stress, blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attacks, and other mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.  

Studies have indicated that the benefits of forgiveness include lowered cholesterol, decreased risk of heart attacks, and other mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.  

The problem with this model is that it gives the idea that forgiveness is the only path and if you don’t forgive an unapologetic person, then you are somehow less spiritual and more inclined to physical and emotional problems.  Rushing to forgive can have its own costs as psychologist Janis Abraahms Springs believes.  

In “Why Won’t You Apologize”, Harriet Lerner mentions that many of her clients are not necessarily looking to forgive someone but rather to be rid of the anger, bitterness, resentment, and pain.  They want to let go.  We don’t have to forgive in order to let go.  While for some people, seeking to forgive others may be the goal and an important part of their spiritual journey.  That is called radical forgiveness.  Studies indicate that forgiveness is important to a successful relationship.  

To go back to the health benefits of forgiveness…it is more the act of letting go of what you can’t control that is the most healing.  

Apologies should never be forced, demanded, or commanded.  “It’s been twenty years, why can’t you forgive him?”  

Forgiveness also isn’t all-or-nothing.  We can forgive someone 95 percent to 2 percent or anywhere in between.  It is up to you.  And that is powerful.  

Also….lets not forget self-forgiveness or self-compassion.  We are oftentimes our own worst enemy.  We need forgiveness just as much as other people….if not more.  

Final thing: You do not need to forgive a person who has hurt you in order to free yourself from the pain of negative emotions.  And it is no one else’s job to tell you to forgive…or not to. 

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COL584: 2020 Year in Review

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs continue their annual tradition of doing another year in review. And what a year it was!! Listen in as the guys give the stats and dish the dirt on the hell of a year that was 2020.

Show Topic

2020 Year in Review – we survived!

  • 2 – ATNS
  • 3 – What is. . .
  • 3 – LTAK
  • 4 – LTAS
  • 4 – LoR (new mini-series: Landscape of Relationships)
  • 5 – LTAF (new series: Let’s Talk About Food)
  • 5 – FlashBack episodes
  • 12 – WGO

Non-series topics included: RIP GROWLr?, Return of Bathhouses?, The Blood Ban Issue, 

LTA COVID-19, Sex Needs vs COVID-19, COVID-19 & Semen, Aging Cubs, 8th version of Jeff’s BDAY, NCOD, Our Favorite Things, RIP XTube/Pornhub?

Top Downloads:

    • 2020
      • COL Flashback COL247-1: World Class Kisser Part One – 376
      • COLDR: AS5E08: Clap Back – 127
  • All Time
    • COL403: Mr. North American Bear Cub 2017 – 1,601
    • COLDR: S11E14: Grand Finale – 164

Top Views

  • 2020
    • COL542 – RIP GROWLr? – 175
    • COLDR – S12E01: I’m That Bitch – 132
  • All Time
    • COL280: LTAS – Digital Release – 4143
    • COLDR: AS3E03: The Bitchelor – 1532
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COL566: Aging Cubs

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs are getting OLD! With Jeff’s 40th birthday coming soon, all of the COL hosts will be 40 and up. So, if they are getting old, can they really call themselves “cubs” anymore? Listen in as the guys reminisce on their aged experiences and discuss the good and bad about getting older in the LGBTQ+ community.

Show Topic

Cubs at Any Age?

  • Definitions vs Labels
  • Loneliness with Aging
  • Health
  • Ageism

Satisfying Mature Gay Sexuality

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