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COL825: LTAF: Americana

May 22, 2026 boxcub Leave a comment

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.

Show Topics

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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COLFB340: Thanks for the Food

December 1, 2025 boxcub Leave a comment

Hello, Ladies, Gentlemen and Gentlethems. Even though we’re away for the holiday weekend, here’s a trip down memory lane as we go back TEN YEARS! Oy…are we old daddy bearcubs. And this time we’re gonna visit a Let’s Talk About Food long before we started the series. Listen in as we talk about our favorite T-Bird Day foods. And if you listened to last week’s episode in November 2025, you’ll probably catch how some things don’t change and yet other things do with the passage of time. From the accolades of grasshopper pie to savory favorites, it’s a flashback to COL Episode 340.

What’s Going On?

Jeff – Working on Thanksgiving
Damon – Home for the Holiday
Gary – It’s time to feast!

Urbandictionary with Gary

turkey slapped – to be slapped in one’s face possibly other places with a male’s penis.
- “i got turkey slapped”

Weekly Topic

Discussion regarding our favorite things about Thanksgiving and food that comes with it.

I’ll Tumbl For You:

[Jeff] – How playful! –
[Damon] – After Dinner with Daddy –
[Gary] – Yummm and Cooking Dinner

COL770: LTAF: Potatoes

January 15, 2025 boxcub Leave a comment

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time around, these spuds discuss that fabulous starchy root veggie: the potato. From tasty tots to covered concoctions, listen as the cubs debate its a-peel!