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COL818: The Future of Bear Runs

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?

 

 

 

COL774: LTAK: Uniforms

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another installment in the Let’s Talk About Kink series. The guys are joined again by Tony aka Cubziz to discuss uniforms. From military fatigues to sporty spandex, listen in as the cubs address the types of uniforms and give some advice on how to handle them in our current climate.

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LTAK: Uniforms

The Let’s Talk About Kink series returns and we’re excited to welcome back Cubziz! In the Kink Community, uniforms hold a special place. We’ll be discussing the different types and their cultural references, especially in today’s age.

Uniforms as kink vs fetish

Types of uniforms:

  • Military
  • Law Enforcement / Prison
  • Athletic
  • Trade
  • Specialty / Hiviz / Diving Suit

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Cautions: Context Matters

  • In Private: Enjoy the scene. Careful with pictures when taken OUT of that context.
  • In Closed Public: Go by expectations of the environment. For example, a BLUF bar night, a full cop uniform may be acceptable. Regular bar night, be very careful of other patrons. Unknown city bar night, keep that uniform at home.
  • In Open Public: VERY careful and always make sure it is known to be not authentic uniform for the role.
  • In Porn: Touchy. Depends on studio/audience. (i.e. Military porn studios usually won’t try to make things authentic, but just enough to be believable. But others, like “The Academy” strove for authenticity and their videos were geared more to fetish than sex.)

Things to note on uniforms

  • Stolen Valor vs Impersonation
  • Authenticity (ties into BLUF) – Badges, Pins, Nameplates, Sashes
  • Generally major issues tie into Trust.
  • Know every piece and be able to explain.
  • The “Awkward” / Punishment / Self-Conscious Uniform