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COL685: LTAF: Snacks

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time around, the cubs grab their snacktime faves and share these delicious treats with you. From quick and easy to zesty and flavorful, listen in as the guys grub on their in-between meal go-tos.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Snacks

In the past we’ve talked about our favorite food, holiday treat and tricks, seasonal stuff, sexy yumms, and of course bacon. This time around it is all about the snacks baby. From sweet to salty to savory and simple, which ones do we prefer and can we all agree on them?

Salty – hold on to your blood pressure [link of example foods]

Savory – give me that umami [link of example foods]

  • Jeff: Salami and Cream Cheese rolls
  • Damon: Turkey Bites (Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Bites)
  • Gary: meat sticks/tubes [pepperoni, summer sausage, SlimJims, etc.]

Simple – it’s really just that [nothing complicated, probably a natural food, no/minimal processing]

  • Jeff: Triscuits and Hummus
  • Damon: Trail Mix
  • Gary: CHEESE! CHEESE! CHEESE!

Sweet – blood sugar be damned! [link of example foods]

  • Jeff: Pudding, Fruit Blended Yogurt
  • Damon: Chocolate, specifically Kit-Kat
  • Gary: cookies – but nothing plain/boring

BuzzFeed Dessert Pizza Determine Your Snack Type Quiz

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COL683: Trans Bear Listener 2

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by BuilTABear, another trans listener who, after hearing COL514, shared his feedback and brought some perspective that may not have been touched on at that time 4 years ago. The cubs revisit the topic of trans identity and the bear community while also getting to learn more about BuilTABear’s upcoming projects regarding the older trans community.

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Trans Bear Listener 2

In the summer of 2019, we did an interview with listener Trans Bear, or T-bear, to discuss previous episodes where we here and there touched on transness in the broader bear community. In 15 years of the podcast, our understanding of being trans has evolved. True to our nature, we’re excited to come back to this topic with another listener that reached out to us with feedback on episode COL514 from almost 4 years ago amongst others. Thank you BuilTABear for joining us!

  • What was discovering you’re Trans like?
  • What has your experience been so far with self-image, coming out to family, friends, co-workers?
  • How has the Bear community responded to you in general/specifically?
  • The NEW podcast series OG Transmen: Life After Transition
  • New Facebook business page: BUILTABEAR PRODUCTIONS 
    • Designed to be an information / networking hub for trans guys
    • There will be links to relevant articles, any trans producer podcasts, resource page links, trans guy product reviews, trans guy / LGBTQ merchandise, and whatever else comes up…

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COL681: WGO: January 2023

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. As winter chills the air, the guys warm you up with their monthly shenanigans. From new podcasts to new jobs they didn’t want, slide along with the cubs through another month.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Forced Focus
  • Damon: New Podcast / Home Repairs
  • Gary: Ok-yeah, coulda been bettah

Feedback 

Twitter Followers: 

  • @Nerdy_Bear90
  • @RoelRisque
  • @CubsterDan
  • @SirRafalot
  • @jaf97f
  • @bigboyproject1
  • @czechbears
  • @theurbanbear

Facebook Follows:                               

  • World Bear Weekend
  • Movie Bears Podcast
  • Hood Geek
  • HiBearNation

Facebook Follows & Likes:

  • Ricky Rhein
  • Peter Chan
  • Jay Hines
  • Joshua Michael Findlay
  • Pedro Luis Gil Sol
  • Boyan Mitevski
  • Libyan Libico
  • Tom Webb
  • Ozzito Ocarn
  • Stephen Flanigan
  • Sun Leonard
  • Benjamin Baker
  • Thierry Soriano
  • Eric Brown Jr.
  • Edward Anders
  • Yaque Moctar
  • Marwan Al-helwani
  • Terry DA Silva
  • Michael Bolima
  • Stuart Dunlap
  • Luis Cyfere
  • خليو مركس [Cello Marks in Arabic]
  • Landon Shonuff-is Hall
  • Richard Lutz
  • Arimateia Monteiro
  • Hughes Skipper
  • Anwarkoto
  • Jarrett Bliz
  • Bear Skn

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Submission from BuilTABear:

Hey Guys! I am listening to your podcast COL514: Trans Bear Listener. 

First — GOOD JOB! Thank you for bringing up the topic of trans guys! Please note — not all trans guys are the same or have the same needs, critiques or sensitivities. MANY (not all) guys who are earlier in the process (first 5 years) can be SUPER SENSITIVE about just about everything and often have NO idea they are being that way.  I know it’s not politically correct to say that – but it’s the painful truth. After a handful of years living life passing as a cis man we learn to understand the whole world is not out to make us all miserable or be disrespectful to us. ugh. Some guys can really be hard work. Just like any other community, there are some cool guys and some really ODD guys.  Mileage may vary :-0   

I thought I’d share some of my thoughts about what your email guest had to say: 

  • FEMALE genitalia = In my general experience I agree, we usually prefer words like birth born parts, genetic bits, front business, ANYTHING but being reminded about the emotionally painful word “female” when you are talking about a trans guy. Testosterone makes some pretty significant changes to it and it’s not “standard issue female parts” after a short while anyhow. 
  • JUNK = agree, just ask the guy what he wants his junk called (don’t offer options – just ask) 
  • Bottom Surgery = not being attracted to someone who has had bottom surgery. 

Again, those who HAVE HAD bottom surgery are often super sensitive about rejection (as might be expected!). There are some trans guys who have had bottom surgery realizing folks (including other trans guys) are NOT into them BECAUSE of the lower surgery choice. VERY ouchie. Very VERY ouchie (I’d imagine). That’s a lot of work mentally, surgery and money to go through to realize you just put yourself into a VERY narrow date scene.  I know of two trans men who committed suicide because of this topic. Saying I’d never have sex with a trans guy who has had bottom surgery is simply unnecessary and rude. It’s like saying “i’d never have sex with a guy with a small penis”  — you might think it in your mind and maybe have a general desire for guys 6” or more, but going around admitting you’re a size queen is not pretty. Hope this helps!

Kindly, BuilTABear

Patreon Updates

  • Happy One Year Anniversary to Uber patron Tim on 1/15 
  • Happy Upcoming 4 Year Anniversary to Ubehr patron Li on 1/31 
  • 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

  • COL677: WGO: December 2022
  • COL678: LTAF: New Year, New Dishes
  • COL679: 15 Years and Counting
  • COL680: LoR: Parasocial Interactions

Tweet Tweet:

Each of us find and share something on Twitter that we link to.

https://twitter.com/thickpipebear/status/1615488648509636608

https://twitter.com/MadGreyWolf/status/1611557412569235456

https://twitter.com/BDC83xxx/status/1614158658262429696

https://twitter.com/ThxccBxtch/status/1614353086599798784

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COL677: WGO: December 2022

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of December. For some it’s the same old, same old; for others, it’s a damn trainwreck. Listen in as the guys gift you with their holiday goings-on for the last month of 2022.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Same Ole, Same Ole
  • Damon: WTF December!
  • Gary: That Was Quick [He Said]

Feedback 

Twitter Followers: 

  • @liylax
  • @SharonDix15
  • @Alex98206411
  • @eworrell323
  • @Derrick75965129
  • @Stdonceup1
  • @Liamfalksxx

YouTube Subscribers:

  • @Carmanking2780

Facebook Follows & Likes:

  • Michael Doherty
  • Roma Roma
  • Jarrett Bliz
  • Luis Diaz
  • Michael Prestia
  • Ken Bradly
  • Vidal Madera
  • Justy Binder
  • Manu
  • Qudrat Qudrat
  • Amado Hamut Bazan
  • Pascal Pierre Vieville
  • แหลม สิงห์ [Thai: Laem Sing]
  • Jesse DeLeon
  • Oscar Nolasco
  • Sun Leonard
  • Brian David
  • TJ Fred Sill
  • Jaime Cruz Rodriguez
  • Fabio Raggio
  • Brandon Craig
  • Ricky Rhein

Patreon Updates

  • So about that oops… aka the first COL677 not released.
  • 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

  • COL674: WGO: November 2022
  • COL675: Our Fave Things ‘22
  • COL676: Where do we go next? [Twitter issues]

Tweet Tweet:

https://twitter.com/Rookkubb/status/1609627423469096961?s=20&t=XsdQ3HJIIQdqtwt44_SksA

https://twitter.com/CHIBear20/status/1606983147656282114

https://twitter.com/AlphaLthrBear/status/1604929429104369683

https://twitter.com/SkaiCBear/status/1609026916886913024

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COL673: LoR: Smörgåsbord

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Landscape of Relationships. For this one, it’s time to belly up to the table as Dr. Ed scoops up a heaping helping of the smorgasbord relationship dynamic. Chow down with the cubs as they sink their teeth into this idea of understanding relationship anarchy. As the guys get to the meat of this topic, will you keep asking for seconds or will you be full up?

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Landscape of Relationships: Smörgåsbord

Landscape of Relationships is back with Dr. Angelini-Cooke to discuss the yummy idea of a Smörgåsbord. Belly up and get ready to sink your teeth into some tasty discussion.

Last month we discussed relationship anarchy, a relationship philosophy developed by Andie Nordgren, that suggests that relationships shouldn’t be bound by any rules not agreed upon by the involved parties.  

The relationship anarchy Smorgasbord finds its origins in December 2016 by Lyrica Lawrence and Heather Orr in Vancouver polyamory.  This was updated by Maxx Hill in April and September of 2018.  The fifth version was created in January 2019.  

“This board includes a number of concepts antithetical to many understandings of RA. Not all who use this are Relationship Anarchists, and those who are may need to discuss how their relational style differs from cultural norms.

The categories are loose generalizations to help conversation, and are arranged with those relating to the larger social/political systems toward the outside, and the more personal toward the center.

To form your relationships: you and another can pick any number of “items” from any number of “platters,” take a huge helping or just a scoop. The dish the two of you hold is your relationship. Remember you must agree together on what is in it! No sneaking items in without the other knowing, or there will likely be conflict or disappointment later. Also: it’s your dish, so if you decide to change what you want from the smörgåsbord later, that’s cool.”

Categories: Physical Intimacy, Kink, Emotional Intimacy, Power Exchange, Partnership, Sexual, Romanctic Collaborative, Professional/Work, Creative, Co-caregivers, Companionship Playfulness, Public Displays of Affection, Emotional Support, Communication, Financial, Legal, Power/Hierarchy, Exclusivity, Caregiving, Religious/Spirituality, Labels/terms, Systems of Oppression (within each of these categories are related items).  

“Suggested Notations:

Yes, Maybe, Maybe in the Future, and Let’s Talk, Definitely No.  Color-coding and highlighting is fun too.”



 

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