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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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COL801: WGO: September 2025

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of September. As the first month of fall begins, listen in as the guys share some emotional highs and lows that occurred. From fun firsts to devastating blows, the cubs catch you up on their recent experiences.

What’s Going On?

  • Jeff: …
  • Damon: Orlando Trip/Back to Rehearsals
  • Gary: Therapy and Drugs

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COL799: Let’s Jackbox Again!

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys take a break before reaching a monumental milestone and play some games. The cubs chillax and turn on the Jackbox. With some NSFW antics with the naughty edition, listen (or better watch) as the cubs draw, push buttons, and fake it ‘til they make it! Will Jeff and Gary be able to dethrone Damon as the master gamer?

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Let’s Jackbox Again!

It’s all fun and games, again. We’re back to have a chill vibe episode with some online Jackbox games. Just like the ol’days, we’re silly cubs enjoying some adult themed recreation. Will Jeff and Gary be able to dethrone Damon as the master gamer? Tune in to find out!

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COL791: LTAS: Hooking Up 25 Years Post Millennium

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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 return to compare notes about their hookups from the past to the present. What’s changed in the new millennium now vs when they were young cubs on the prowl? From internet chatrooms to DL guys on the apps, listen in as the guys talk about hookup culture and if there has been a change for the better or for the worse.

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LTAS: Hooking Up 25 Years Post Millennium

The Let’s Talk About Sex series returns and we’re comparing notes from 2025 back to our earlier adventures. What’s changed in the new millennium now vs when we were young cubs on the prowl?

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COL782: LTAS: First Experiences

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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 reminisce about their first times. Taking a trip down memory lane, listen as the cubs share their experiences of making love for the first time. What lessons did they learn and what help could it give to today’s gays?

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LTAS: First Experiences

The Let’s Talk About Sex series returns and this time the hosts are recalling their earliest encounters. It’s time to use the way back machine and take a trip down memory lane. What lessons did we learn that could help folks today? How have things changed for the better or worse?

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