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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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COL800: How Did We Get Here? The NGL Episode

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys reach a prolific milestone: 800 EPISODES! Not gonna lie. It’s hard to believe that a little show that started in 2008 has reached this major achievement. Not gonna lie. To celebrate, the cubs put themselves in the hot seat and answer some anonymous questions from you, our beloved audience. Not gonna lie. With so many questions coming in, this is only part one.

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How did we get here? The NGL Episode

Who knew that in January 2008 a gathering of folks online for a recorded chat would become a podcast for more than 15 years? So for this milestone episode, we’re putting the hosts in the hot seat. 

NGL [not gonna lie] is a fresh take on anonymity. And it’s a fun way to express feelings and opinions. The Cubs Out Loud worldwide entourage [audience] now has an opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions  via incognito mode, so to speak.