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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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COL815: WGO: January 2026

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of January. As 2026 gets underway, the guys brave both familiar paths and brand-new territory. With winter setting the tone through resolutions and new positions, the cubs catch you up on how the new year is already unfolding. Is it déjà vu all over again?

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: Deja Vu
  • Damon: Focus on Health
  • Gary: Starting Up Things

Feedback

YouTube Subscriber:

  • Joey Schweigert

BlueSky Follows:

  • @armobear.bsky.social

Patreon Updates

Happy seven year anniversary to Ubehr Patron Li who joined Patreon 1/31/19

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

  • COL810: WGO: December 2025
  • COL811: 2025 Year in Review
  • COL812: LTAS: The Rise of Bi Men
  • COL813: Gaming: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
  • COL814: LTAF: Super Souper Bowls

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COL814: LTAF: Super Souper Bowls

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Food. With some big sporting event on the horizon, the guys dig out their souper bowls and discuss their favorite broths, chowders, stews and bisques. From creamy to meaty, it’s bound to be a hearty treat for the cubs to put in their mouths.

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When it comes to sports, we’re known for being athletic supporters. And of course the best way to prepare for the big ‘gay-m’ day, is to discuss our Super Souper Bowls of course!

Wikipedia soups

Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usually derived from boiling a type of meat with bone, a spice mix, or a vegetable mix for a period of time in a stock.

A potage is a category of thick soups, stews, or porridges, some have meat and vegetables boiled together with water until they form a thick mush.

Bisques are heavy cream soups traditionally prepared with shellfish, but can be made with any type of seafood or other base ingredients. 

Cream soups are dairy based soups. Although they may be consumed on their own, or with a meal, the canned, condensed form of cream soup is sometimes used as a quick sauce in a variety of meat and pasta convenience food dishes, such as casseroles. Similar to bisques, chowders are thick soups usually containing some type of starch.

While soups are usually heated, some soups are served only cold and other soups can optionally be served cold.

Fave Commercial Soup:

  • Jeff: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
  • Gary: Broccoli Cheddar Soup – Panera Bread
  • Damon: Autumn Squash Soup – Panera Bread

Fave Homemade Soup:

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COL813: Gaming: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs put their heads together and discuss what gaming has been like since their youths thru today and into the future. From cards and board games to TTRPGs and VR, it’s been–and continues to be–a long journey of technological advances. So, what do the guys think about gaming from then to now?

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The cubs put their heads together and discuss what gaming has been like since their youths thru today and into the future. From cards and board games to the digital realm, it’s been and continues to be a long journey of technological advances.

  • 70s/80s – Table Top Basement and Cards
  • 80s/90s – Arcades and Home Consoles
  • 90s/00s – Handheld and Gaming ‘Culture’
  • 00s/10s – Open Worlds and Mainstream Takeover
  • 20s – Virtual Reality

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COL812: LTAS: The Rise of Bi Men

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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 focus on bisexual men and discuss their sudden rise. As sexuality becomes more flexible, listen as the cubs give their thoughts on this uptick in bi- and heteroflexible folks on the apps. Is it that more men are becoming comfortable in expressing their desires or is it something else?

Show Topics

We’re returning to our series Let’s Talk About Sex and this time the focus is on bisexual men. Are they on the rise? Do we see real numbers increasing of bi-men? Are guys finding the environment warmer or friendlier than before? Is the Sniffies site changing the way dudes find a sexual outlet?

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