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COL706: Nerd Culture: Then vs Now

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys get down and nerdy. Remember the 80s film franchise ‘Revenge of the Nerds’? Back then, ‘nerd’ was used as a bullying term. Fast forward four decades later and nerd culture has become a thing. Listen in as the cubs discuss nerdom as a whole entertainment industry. But, is the current interest in all things nerdy an actual shift in overall perspective and acceptance, or have things moved into an inevitable cash grab as the nerds of the 80s are now adults with disposable income?

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Nerd Culture: Then vs Now

Those that lived in the 70s & 80s remember the film franchise ‘Revenge of the Nerds’. Back then ‘nerd’ was used as a slur. Fast forward to four decades later and nerd culture has become a thing, a whole entertainment industry if you will. But is the current interest in all things nerdy an actual shift in overall perspective and acceptance? Or have things moved into an inevitable cash grab as the nerds of the 80s are now adults with disposable income?

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COL641: ATNS: The Disney Conundrum

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T, No Shade show. For this episode, the guys debate regarding the recent news regarding Disney and its original silence then missteps regarding the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill in Florida, due to be signed into law in July 2022. As a beloved international corporation, what happens when it steps into a pile of political crap? Can and should the LGBTQ+ community continue to support their business when they once again reveal they are not as supportive back? Can the House of Mouse fix their LGBTQ+ problem? The cubs share their thoughts and opinions on this and more in this heated discussion.

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ATNS: The Disney Conundrum

The challenge of when an international corporation with multiple loved IPs steps into a pile of political crap. Can the House of Mouse fix their LGBTQ+ problem? Can we support the land where dreams come true when villains threaten to destroy the world we live actually in?

 

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COL605: ATNS: LGBTQIA+ Pride 2021 – Part 1: Corporations

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T, No Shade show. This time around, the topic is Pride and because the cubs have a lot to say about it, this will be a two-parter. First up, the guys dish on their opinions about the co-opting of Pride to make money for larger corporations. From commercialism to pandering, listen in as the guys share their thoughts on how big business may not be so friendly to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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LGBTQIA+ Pride 2021 – Part 1: Corporations

This year for our annual Pride discussion, we have a two-parter. First up, a number of things came into the media sphere for 2021. And the online community had many opinions about the co-opt of PRIDE to make money by companies and especially larger corporations. Some have the opinion that commercialism of human rights causes is evil. Another opinion is that companies pander to the LGBTQIA+ community for one month while working with others against our rights and humanity.

Two years ago a Forbes article advised to be aware of companies with Pride color logos that also donated to anti-gay politicians. 

Now let’s look at 2021, shall we? The Popular Information newsletter can be read online here. 

Sources: HRC 2020 State Equality Index Report & HRC Corporate Equality Index 2021

Referenced: Cubs Out Loud Episode 420

Some examples of online social media accounts that changed their icon to include ‘pride colors’ for the month of June 2021.

And then there is the evolution of community based entities that partner with businesses for PRIDE. GLAAD this year came out with over two dozen partnerships including: Adobe, Audible, Bud Light, Crocs, Fabletics, GAP, Kellogg, Sally Hansen, Samuel Adams, Savage X Fenty, Skittles, Teletubbies, Ugg, Universal Music, Zales.

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COL599: What’s Going On – April 2021

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of April. From growing pains to mad financial gains, listen in as the guys disrupt their sleep cycles to bring you all up to date on their goings-on for the first full month of Spring.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: What’s a sleep schedule?
  • Damon: Concert in the Can/Money in the Bank
  • Gary: Getting Older Revelations

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  • Hi COL, Woof woof. I’m a pup from India, figuring things out as they come. I saw your podcast and I was wondering if I could join you for an episode. Thanks and look forward to. Pawfully yours, Pup Max

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COL572: What’s Going On – September 2020

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of September. This month, it’s another gentle reminder that there is still a pandemic going on. Listen in as the cubs share their opening up to friends and also having to quarantine after exposure. Plus, lots of super sentai, more COVID-19 talk, and enjoying the COL Entourage being master debaters.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Tokusatsu ga oitsuku (Tokusatsu catch up)
  • Damon: Friendly Visits and a Change for Fall
  • Gary: QUARANTINE!!

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  • COL568: What’s Going On – August 2020 – King R2K commented: “Good topics this video great stuff guys!!”
  • Re: COL B&D008: On the Road Pt 2 – Oan R. commented: “Another good name for this would be Bear Dens & Dragons.”
  • Re: COL571: ATNS: Pedestal 2 Cancel – dindin mooshi commented: “i didn’t like this episode, cancel culture is not a real thing because it’s doesn’t apply to melanin deficient ppl.”

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  • COL568: WGO: August 2020
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  • COL570: LTAF: Pumpkin Spice
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