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COL544: The Return of Bathhouses?

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys make a splish-splash as they talk about bathhouses. With decades old laws in San Francisco soon to be removed, the cubs discuss the relevance of bathhouses and whether there is still a necessity for them in today’s modern culture, especially with apps and PrEP.

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The Return of Bathhouses? – San Francisco is considering making bathhouses legal once again, a quarter century later. We’ve come a long way from the height of the AIDS epidemic when they were outlawed in 1984. Has PrEP created this turning point for MSM? 

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COL494: 2018 Year in Review

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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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COL479: LTAK: Bootblack

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink! This show is about bootblacking and the cubs are joined by Ray Smith, previous NAB titleholder and recently sashed International Community Bootblack 2018. Listen in as the guys talk about what bootblacking is and learn more about this valuable service to the leather/kink community.

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Work and Binging
  • Damon: Pride Night/RIP AC
  • Gary: KI Pride Night Drag
  • Ray: GLLA and work

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Let’s Talk About Kink – Bootblack

  • Bootblacking is the practice of caring for boots, shoes, and other leather apparel. While the term “bootblack” originates from the 1800s, in recent years the practice has experienced an increase in popularity in the Leather subculture. Bootblacks are commonly found in leather and leather-friendly bars, providing their services to the bars patrons. [From the online resource: The Bootblack Wiki]

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COL473: More Fats, More Femmes

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys talk about the diversity of the bear community. In its over 30 years of existence, the guys give their opinions how much or how little it has changed in terms of inclusion, diversity, body positivity and more. Is this a trend heading towards inclusivity or a sign of the end of bear times?

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What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Insomnia and the Pokèmon addiction
  • Damon: Coworker Fun/Board Retreat
  • Gary: Rebalancing

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Facebook Likes:

  • Gaith Shablow
  • Marco Gomez John Slater

YouTube Comment:

  • Re: COL472: Giving/Taking… Compliments
    • Woofy – I have a habit of when I get a compliment I have a compulsive need to throw one back, even if I’m not interested. Something I need to work on, to just accept the compliment with a thanks.

Social Media Comment:

  • To Jeff: RE: COL472: bostonareabear on Bear411: “Are you gonna talk or are you gonna gloss your lips?” Funniest line of the last COL podcast.
  • To Damon: RE: COL471: Gonzo Gonzales “I just heard your podcast on body positivity and wanna thank you for thinking of me. I was in tears. Love you so much.”

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More Fats, More Femmes – we like to see diversity, but …

    • Where is the diversity in the Bear Community?
    • How much have things changed in nearly 30 years?
    • Are we satisfied with what is represented today?
    • Is Tumblr the new bear porn for showing the reality of bodies and sex?

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COL462: OTR: DF14

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Gary takes a break during Drenched Fur 14 to have a chat with returning COL guests Aaron and Ray of the Kentucky Bourbon Bears. They chat about their experiences with hosting, volunteering, and attending bear runs. Tune in to see what they have to say about working an event and what helps to create one guys enjoy.

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On The Road Show: Drenched Fur 14 in Erie, Pennsylvania

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