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COL825: LTAF: Americana

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Food. In honor of America’s 250th birthday coming up, the guys make their way to the dining room table to celebrate their fave American dishes. Whether authentically American or just co-opted from the many cultures that make up this country, listen in as the cubs dig in on some fried, smothered and delicious delights.

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In case you haven’t heard, this summer is the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence. And believe it or not, even though we’ve covered cake vs pie, potatoes, and cheese… we have yet to discuss the foods that are all American. If we were to build a meal made up of such yummy dishes, what would we include?

Appetizer:

  • Damon: Mozzarella Sticks
  • Gary: Loaded Nachos
  • Jeff: Boneless “Wings”

Main Dish:

  • Damon: Smothered Porkchops
  • Gary: Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy
  • Jeff: Hotdishes (Casseroles)

Side:

  • Damon: Mac & Cheese
  • Gary: Broccoli Salad
  • Jeff: Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Dessert:

  • Damon: Devil’s Food Cake
  • Gary: Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Jeff: Apple Crisp/Crumble

Honorable Mentions:

  • Damon: Spinach & Artichoke Dip / Chicken Tenders / Funnel Cake
  • Gary: Meatloaf and Gravy / Broccoli Cheese
  • Jeff: Cheeseburgers / Hot Dogs / Patty Melts / Grilled Cheese / Pot Roast / Chili / Philly Cheesesteak / Pea with Cheese (Whiz)

 

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COL824: It’s Gotta Be… MM

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for some self-love as the guys get hands on letting you all know how they spank the monkey. From tips to a press release for preventing cancer, listen as the guys choke out their feelings while they wrap their heads (and hands) around the potential benefits of masturbation.

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It’s May which means we’re back to a whole month dedicated to self-love if you will. From tips to a press release for preventing cancer, are folks making their own content in support of this month’s theme…masturbation?

 

 

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COL823: WGO: April 2026

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of April. As April brings the showers, listen in as the guys rain down on how this month went. It’s simple and plain for some, but still some exciting times for the cubs.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: April happened
  • Damon: Retreat and Good Eats
  • Gary: Probation Ends

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BlueSky Follows:

  • @fishfuff.bsky.social 

Patreon Updates

BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 

  • Cubsters: Charles W. and Michael K.
  • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, and Michael Q
  • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V, and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL820: WGO: March 2026
  • COL821: The Decline of Bear Culture?
  • COL822: LTAS: Dirty Talk

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COL822: LTAS: Dirty Talk

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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 guys touch on aural stimulation. That’s AURAL, as in what you hear. Do the things said and heard during sexy time improve the experience? What about just noises in general? Listen as the guys talk dirty about talking dirty.

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The Let’s Talk About Sex returns and this episode in the series touches on the aural turn ons. That’s aural, as in what you hear. Do the things said and heard during sexy time improve the experience? What about just noises in general?

 

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COL821: The Decline of Bear Culture?

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys return to a familiar topic to give it a deeper look. After recently discussing the future of bear runs (see COL818), new developments and losses to the bear community at large give the cubs reason to readdress this uncertainty. Taking time to deliberate the history and potential decline of bear culture, listen in as the guys discuss what the future holds for the community. Is it truly dying out or is it shifting and molding into something new.

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In episode 818, we talked about the future of bear runs here in the US. In the past couple of weeks, we found out that another bear run is coming to an end. A tech founder from the earliest days for the bear online culture foundation left this mortal coil. 

Recently some were informed of the passing of one of the founders of the Bear Mailing List, aka the infamous BML in 1986. For those that don’t know, 

The Bears’ Mailing List (aka BML) is an Internet mailing list in digest format for gay and bisexual men who are bears themselves and for those who enjoy the company of bears. It is hosted by Roger Klorese and Henry Mensch. The BML is designed to be a forum to bring together folks with similar interests for conversation, friendship and sharing of experiences. Steve Dyer and Brian Gollum started the mailing list in  August 1988, and since then it has grown to a community of more than 1400 men (and a few women) world-wide.  On average, a new digest 20-30K bytes long arrives via email every other day or so. Source: http://www.qrd.org/qrd/electronic/email/bears 

As founders and developers leave our lives, are we seeing the decline of Bear Culture at large? As we are facing an aging population, the question begs what of the Bear Culture at large? Or is this only happening here in the United States? Perhaps we’re entering a new chapter where things will be different than before

Does the Bear pride flag have meaning anymore? Does the return of the Bear History Project foretell that we need to document and archive our community before it’s gone?

 

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COL820: WGO: March 2026

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, Jeff forgets to record his microphone for the first 20 minutes of our What’s Going On for the month of March. As Spring begins, the guys catch us up as they are feeling their age as well as the change in seasons. With the month being as unpredictable as the weather, listen in as the cubs deal with the changes, slips and trips as the 3rd month of the year moves on.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: FDST
  • Damon: In This Together CMC 
  • Gary: Aging is a Flex that sometimes hurts

Feedback    

Facebook Follows:

  • Midwest Bearfest

Patreon Updates

Happy eight year anniversary to Q, who joined Patreon March 14th 2018!

BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 

  • Cubsters: Charles W. and Michael K.
  • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, and Michael Q
  • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V, and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL817: WGO: February 2026
  • COL818: The Future of Bear Runs
  • COL819: LTAF: Pi Day Celebration

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COL819: LTAF: Pi Day Celebration

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Food. In honor of the mathematical geek day of wonder, the guys discuss that delectable delicious baked dish: PIE! From sweetly filled treats to savory selections, listen in as the guys rave on their faves.

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Yesterday….uh recently, it was 3-14, and all nerdy cubs know it’s a holiday – Pi Day! And believe it or not, we’ve never talked about just pies. Back in Episode 776 we did a cake v pie discussion. But now Pi is getting the spotlight!

Fave Savory Pie:

Fave Sweet Pie:

  • Jeff: Apple Pie
  • Gary: Peanut Butter Chiffon
  • Damon: Chess Pie / Pecan Pie / Derby Pie

Honorable Mentions:

  • Jeff: Grasshopper Pie, Pot Pies, Hand Pies, Cheesecake, Empanadas, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza
  • Gary: Pecan Maple Bourbon 
  • Damon: Banoffee Pie

 

 

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COL818: The Future of Bear Runs

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys talk about the future of bear runs. With the community being around for almost 40 years, the cubs debate the number and need for these social gatherings that have been a pillar of beardom for quite some time. Are they still serving a purpose or will the future present the end for these events?

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It’s 2026 and we’re coming up on 40 years of the Bear community. Early on we adopted the biker and leather culture aspects of gatherings called ‘runs’. And yes, bears are not necessarily known for running…more like wandering and grazing. So it’s five years after the world wide pandemic shutdown. Is there a future for bear runs? And if so, is it on the rise, a decline, or have they flatlined?

Here are some questions to consider:

  • How many are there now?
  • Who is attending?
  • Are they affordable?
  • What purpose do they serve now?

 

 

 

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COL817: WGO: February 2026

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of February. The cubs are back and take some time to catch you up on what happened during the month of love. From the same old, same old to shifting to new interests, listen in as the guys brief you on their shortest month of the year.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: 
  • Damon: NAB 2026 / Cabaret
  • Gary: Snow, Sickness, Shifting

Feedback    

Facebook Follows:                               

  • Joe Inserra
  • Bear Fuzz Fest

BlueSky Follows:

  • @thepuppupny.bsky.social

Patreon Updates

Happy seven year anniversary to Charles W. Patron Cubster who joined Patreon March 4th 2019!

BIG BEAR CUB HUGS to our Patrons: 

  • Cubsters: Charles W. and Michael K.
  • Ubehrs: Dave T., Li, and Michael Q
  • plus our Buddies: Lloyd G., Michael V, and Oan R.!

Recent Shows

  • COL815: WGO: January 2026
  • COL816: LTAS: Favorite Features We Love

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COL816: LTAS: Favorite Features We Love

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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 guys share their favorite features. What draws their attention, catches their eyes and could potentially leave them in a compromised situation? From perfect beards to round bellies, listen in as the cubs share the parts that make them double take.

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The Let’s Talk About Sex series returns and the cubs are discussing their personal faves when it comes to features on other people they wouldn’t turn down as a valentine. What draws their attention, could start a crash, or result in embarrassment?

 

 

 

 

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