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COLFB340: Thanks for the Food

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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

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COL807: LTAF: Thanksgiving Meal Challenge – Part 2

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the guys take some time to discuss one of the most food-forward holidays of the year. In Part 2, the cubs come back for seconds and build their Thanksgiving plates. With several tantalizing options, listen in as they pile on their favorites and build their ultimate Turkey Day dinners!

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LTAF: Thanksgiving Meal Challenge – Part 2

We’re just days away from the belly bursting holiday and we’re going back for seconds into the social media landscape and looking to see what choices the hosts make when they develop their ideal Thanksgiving Dinner plate. And what about the leftovers?

We’ve got four groupings of items to make up the ideal plates. There are a variety of proteins, carb based sides, veggie based sides, and desserts. All plates also get rolls and gravy automatically. 

PROTEINS

  • Turkey
  • Ham
  • Roast Beef
  • Salmon
  • Vegan Roast [aka Tofurkey]

SIDES #1 

  • Green Bean Casserole
  • Cooked Greens
  • Cranberry Relish/Sauce
  • Roast Carrots
  • Candied Yams

SIDES #2

  • Macaroni and Cheese
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Dressing [aka Stuffing]
  • Wild Rice Pilaf

DESSERTS

  • Apple Pie
  • Bacon Bourbon Brownies
  • Cherry Pie
  • Pecan Pie
  • Pumpkin Pie

Base Plate

  • Damon: Turkey, Cooked Greens, Macaroni and Cheese, Pecan Pie, Deviled Eggs
  • Gary: Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Pecan Pie
  • Jeff: Turkey, Cranberry Relish/Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Stuffing

Ultimate Plate

  • Damon: Roast Beef, Turkey, Cooked Greens, Candied Yams, Macaroni and Cheese, Dressing, Deviled Eggs, Pumpkin Pie,  Bacon Bourbon Brownies, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Banana Pudding, Sweet Potato Pie 
  • Gary: Turkey, Ham, Beef, Salmon, Deviled Egg, Green Bean Casserole, Roast Carrots, Candied Yams, Mac and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, Dressing, Pecan Pie, Bacon Bourbon Brownies [ala mode if possible]
  • Jeff: Charcuterie Board, Deviled Eggs, Turkey, Ham,  Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Cooked Carrots and Beans, Scalloped Potatoes, Salad, Apple Crisp, Pumpkin Pie

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