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COL712: LTAF: State Fairs ‘23 – Part 3

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. For this one, the guys head back to the fair again to get a taste of some delicious dishes. In Part 3, the cubs head first to Iowa then next Jeff’s home state of Minnesota to satiate their appetites before heading to the southern border to savor their hankering for some big Texas vittles. From savory to sweet, get a dabble of the new foods coming your way soon. Are you hungry?

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Let’s Talk About Food: State Fairs ‘23 – Part 3

Believe it or not, STATE FAIR SEASON KEEPS GOING! It’s the third go ‘round and we’re hitting up THREE states – Iowa, Minnesota, and the Big Tex! And of course we’ve got more pictures! 

    • Iowa State Fair: Aug 10-20 ‘23
      • PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST NEW FOOD: The Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese by What’s Your Cheez – The Rib Shack’s signature Bacon Brisket Mac and Cheese is slathered between layers of American cheese and two slices of What’s Your Cheez Bacon Cheddar Bread. It is then deep-fried until golden brown and served with a signature raspberry chipotle BBQ sauce.
  • BEST NEW FOOD FINALIST: Iowa Twinkie by Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew – “A Texas staple with an Iowa twist.” A smoked bacon-wrapped jalapeno stuffed with pulled pork, sweet corn, cream cheese and ranch seasoning. It is then glazed with Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew house-made Sweet + Sticky BBQ sauce and drizzled with house-made ranch dressing.
    • BEST NEW FOOD FINALIST: Grinder Ball by The Bacon Box – The Grinder Ball is a blend of bacon balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese, wrapped in bacon, rotisserie smoked and dipped in warm marinara sauce. The Grinder Ball is The Bacon Box’s new signature gluten-free take on the traditional State Fair Grinder.
  • Minnesota State Fair: Aug 24 – Sep 4 ‘23
    • Bacon-Wrapped Waffle Dog by Nordic Waffles. Griddled bacon-wrapped Kramarczuk hot dog served on a Nordic Waffle with cheddar cheese, pickle slices and crispy onions and drizzled with burger sauce.
    • Ba-Sants in Two Varieties – Everything Cream Cheese and Sweet Corn by French Meadow Bakery & Cafe. A buttery, crisp and caramelized pastry – a combination of a bagel and croissant: Everything Cream Cheese Ba-Sant is rolled in poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onion flakes, garlic flakes, black pepper and sea salt with a scallion cream cheese filling; Sweet Corn Ba-Sant is filled with fresh sweet corn custard and garnished with crunchy caramel corn. 
    • Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney by Midtown Global Market’s MomoDosa. Blend of ground chicken, cabbage, onion, ginger and other spices steamed in a dough wrapper. Served with tomato chutney. (Available Aug. 24-29 only) (New Vendor)
    • Fried Butternut Squash Ravioli by Oodles of Noodles. Deep-fried butternut squash ravioli sprinkled with maple cinnamon sugar. Served with a side of whipped ricotta. (Vegetarian) 
    • Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich by Hamline Church. Hamloaf, tangy glaze, caramelized onions and cheese in a sandwich made with fried egg-in-a-hole toast. [Savuer recipe/article for Hamloaf]
    • Irish Butter Ice Cream Over Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toast by Blue Moon Dine-In-Theater. Ice cream made with European-style butter served on brown sugar cinnamon toast, drizzled with butter syrup and sprinkled with sea salt flakes.
  • Texas State Fair: Sep 29 – Oct 22 ‘23 
    • Winner “Best Taste – Savory”: DEEP FRIED PHO by Michelle Le. Bringing a southern flare to this popular traditional Vietnamese comfort food that is both rich and savory. Deep Fried Pho is handcrafted, rolled up, and deep-fried Texas style! This unique combination creates a perfect balance between flavorful and refreshing. With every bite, you get a harmonious and succulent mouthful of noodles, slices of beef, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and a taste of aromatic pho broth that has been slowly simmered for hours. To tie this experience together, it is served with a side of pho broth for dipping, lime, jalapeños, cilantro, hoisin sauce, and sriracha for a spicy, fiery kick! Pairs well with Karbach’s Hopadillo IPA!
    • Winner “Best Taste – Sweet”: Biscoff® Delight by Stephen El Gidi. Immerse yourself in the realm of a classic New York-style cheesecake coated with Belgian chocolate. Each bite reveals the symphony of an outer layer adorned with crushed Biscoff® cookies, offering a delightful crunch. To elevate this edible artwork, a drizzle of Lotus Biscoff® spread cascades gracefully, imparting a caramelized touch. Finally, a crowning glory is bestowed upon this culinary marvel with a perfectly placed Biscoff® cookie that entices you to embrace pure indulgence. Pairs well with a Ziegenbock!
    • Winner “Most Creative”: Bourbon Banana Caramel Sopapillas by Cody & Lauren Hays. Hot and delicious traditional sopapillas topped with vanilla-caramel-infused bananas, sweet bourbon syrup, crushed candied pecans, sweetened mascarpone cheese, crumbled Nilla Wafers, and dusted with powdered sugar. Pairs well with a Ziegenbock!
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COL691: LTAF: Cravings

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time, the guys talk about their hankerings; their constant cravings. From childhood nostalgia to savory comforts, the cubs deliciously delight you with their flavorful finds.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Cravings

Childhood – nostalgia runs rampant

  • Jeff: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
  • Damon: Froot Loops Cereal
  • Gary: Ice Cream [hard pint vs soft serve]

Seasonal – time of year factors in here

  • Jeff: Blueberry Muffins and Orange Julius
  • Damon: PSL
  • Gary: Watermelon [summer]

Comfort – home style noms of pleasure 

  • Jeff: Hotdish (aka Vegetable Beef Medley Hotdish)
  • Damon: Pot Roast
  • Gary: Chicken/Country Fried Steak with White Gravy [Pepper or Sausage]
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COL690: LTAS: Now That We’re Older

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Sex. This time around, the cubs show their age and reveal what has or hasn’t changed regarding sex. From growing pains to changing stigmas, the guys share their feelings about what is different for them from sex in their 20s to sex as they approach 50 and beyond.

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LTAS: Now That We’re Older

As we’ve aged out of our 20s and 30s, how have things changed for us when it comes to sex? Are we falling in lock step with stereotypes? Or is this a natural occurrence? What does getting older mean in general when it comes to sexual activities?

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COL689: WGO: March 2023

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of March. As Spring begins, listen in as the cubs refresh us on their goings-on. With the first quarter of the year closing, the guys are busy as bees. But with all that buzz, they wonder where has the time gone.

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COL591: LTAS: Orgasm vs Ejaculation

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined again by Edward Angelini-Cooke for another Let’s Talk About Sex. For this episode, the cubs “cum” together to discuss ejaculation and orgasms. The first thing to learn is that they are not the same thing. Listen in as Ed breaks it down from the scientific to the emotional and all that’s in between.

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Let’s Talk About Sex: Orgasm vs Ejaculation

This topic is going to be super straight forward, y’all….

  • Orgasm refers to the subjective experience of pleasure associated with ejaculation. 
  • Ejaculation is the process of pushing the seminal fluids out of the verumontanum (“balloon”) inside the prostate through the urethra and out of the penis.  

Usually these are experienced at the same time, however they are two different physiological processes.  

Basically, ejaculation happens between your legs, and orgasm happens between your ears.  

Human Sexual Response Cycle (Kaplan, 1974; Masters & Johnson, 1966)

  • Desire 
  • Excitement (Arousal)
  • Plateau 
  • Orgasm/Ejaculation 
  • Satisfaction 

The Journey to Ejaculation 

  • Erection (brain, nervous system, vascular system leads to penile rigidity….this process is controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system…think “Point”)
  • Emission
    • Collection and transport of fluids that make up semen in preparation for ejaculation.  Sperm travels from your testicles through the vas deferens, which meet at the prostate gland with the exiting your bladder to form your urethra tube.  The urethra tube runs through the prostate gland and out through the penis.  When we get an erection, the exit of the bladder closes (which it is why it is hard to pee in the morning when you have a hard on), your testicles are drawn up against your body, and semen collects in the verumontanum or the “balloon”, which is a balloonlike chamber inside the prostate gland. When someone gets so stimulated to the point of ejaculation, the verumontanum fills with semen to three times its size.  The pressure triggers the ejaculatory inevitability sensation and then the reflex of ejaculation.  Once we reach this point, there is no turning back, someone could walk in your room with gun’s ablazing, you are still going to shoot your load.  
  • Ejaculation 
    • Ejaculation does completely happen between your legs, your brain is involved too.  When a critical level of nerve input from the verumontanum reaches the spinal cord, that triggers the ejaculatory response.  The pelvic floor muscles play a role here too in contracting which helps in the pushing out of the semen.  (This process is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system….think: s for shoot) Pro-tip: if you want to delay ejaculation, learn some relaxation pelvic floor exercises to use during sex. 

What’s going on between our ears when we orgasm?

  • During sex, the logical part of our brain (the lateral orbitofrontal cortex) shuts down.  This is the part of the brain that is responsible for reason, decision making, and value judgements.  Also, likely why we might not always make the best choices when we are having sex.  We are less likely to experience a decrease of fear and anxiety during this time.  
  • Oxytocin and vasopresin, the “cuddle hormones” are building up, and are released out of the hypothalamus at the point of orgasm with a rush of dopamine, the “the feel good hormone”.  
  • As we are revving up closer to orgasm, the mix of endorphins, oxytocin, and vasopressin, help to make us less sensitive to pain during sex (note to all you kink-folks out there).  So, the same areas in our brain that process pleasure ALSO PROCESS PAIN THERE!  
  • After we orgasm, the body releases serotonin, the happy hormones, which can also stimulate a sense to take a nap.  

Questions: 

  • What are some common problems men face during sex?  
  • What are some other questions you guys want to ask me?

Final take-aways: Erection is not needed for orgasm; ejaculation is not required for orgasm; ejaculation and orgasm are not required for a positive sexual experience.

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