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COL494: 2018 Year in Review

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys start the new year with a review of 2018. The cubs share some stats of how the show did as well as giving some insight on how they felt 2018 went for them. From highs and lows and all that’s in between,  find out what happened for the guys in 2018 and what they are looking forward to in 2019.

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Reviewing the Year that was 2018 for the podcast and our lives.

The Numbers:

  • Episodes:
    • 50 public COL episodes released
    • 4 Patreon Only episodes released
    • 25 COLDR episodes released
  • Social Media:
    • 186 New Tumblr followers  [472 total]
    • 52 New Instagram followers [178 total]
    • 105 New Twitter followers  [551 total]
  • YouTube
    • 14,115 Views
    • 142 Likes
    • 5,427 Comments
    • 100 Subscribers [yes, exactly 100 even…lol]

Most popular video on YouTube:

[most viewed ever = COL280: LTAS: Digital Release w/ 4,038 views – up 700+ from last year]

Most Downloaded Podcast (per Podtrac):

Launched Patreon in March of 2018, kicking off with COL456: Flagging

Favorite COL Episode in 2018

Things You’ll Remember Most About 2018

  • Jeff: Sonnet and Family
  • Damon: Work Changes
  • Gary: The Highs and Lows [from being busy to having way too much time]

Things Looking Forward to in 2019

  • Jeff: Not being tired all the time
  • Damon: Destressing and Focusing on Personal Health/Turning 40
  • Gary: Getting Back to Basics

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COL489: What is Dating?

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Damon’s away testing the limits of his singing range while Jeff and Gary chat about dating. From the early days of the internet to the modern swipe app tech, they discuss how much technology plays a factor in dating vs hookups. Do dates require a romantic factor? Is it possible to long distant date? Listen in to see if you agree with their answers.

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What is Dating?

  • How do we define it?
  • How has it changed?
  • Are there expectations?
  • Has technology changed it forever?

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COL478: LTAS: Discreets / DL

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Sex show! We’re joined by special guests AJ and Drew to talk about those men that play on the downlow. Listen in as the guys share their experiences with discreet and DL men.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Toku Catch Up
  • Damon: Labor Day Stay-In
  • Gary: MD Labor Getaway

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  • Discreet [urbandictionary.com definition] – A word gay/bi men use to describe themselves in a cool way that they are closet cases and have no intention of coming out soon. This allows them to maintain perceived heterosexual privilege while engaging in their true sexual desires.
  • DL [urbandictionary.com definition] – A gay male who claims to be straight but nevertheless frequents gay clubs and bathhouses to score gay sex.

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COL475: World Bear Weekend 2nd Ed.

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s TAKE TWO as the guys are joined by Adam Rodriguez-Routt, owner and producer of World Bear Weekend. With its initial event launching later this month, the cubs interview Adam to hash out the creation, mission and fun times planned! Learn about this inaugural gathering of papa bears, momma bears, cubs, admirers, and more. In this Take Two, the cubs dig a little deeper into the event to get more info about the goings-on of the weekend.
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What’s Going On?
  • Jeff: We Are Highmountain
  • Damon: Gettin’ Judgey With It
  • Gary: Pride Picnic Success
  • Adam: T-Minus 10 Days…

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World Bear Weekend
  • First of its kind…yes?
  • Why create it now? And why Lexington KY?
  • What is the mission/goal of the event?
  • What is planned to take place?
  • What options are available for attendees? Run passes, day/evening passes, vendor market public?
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COL474: World Bear Weekend

Warning: This episode’s audio has an echo due to the use of new streaming process. The issue has been cleared up and the audio will be back to normal in the next episode.  We decided not to release an audio version as we cannot remove the echo.  Please listen as Gary and Jeff discuss what happened.

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by Adam Rodriguez-Routt, owner and producer of World Bear Weekend. With its initial event launching later this month, the cubs interview Adam to hash out the creation, mission and fun times planned! Learn about this inaugural gathering of papa bears, momma bears, cubs, admirers, and more.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Two Interviews
  • Damon: Best of Intentions…
  • Gary: Something on the Horizon?

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World Bear Weekend

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