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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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COL790: WGO: June 2025

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of June. As summer heats up, the guys get back together after some time away. It has been a month of traveling, work and trying to stay out of the sun. Listen in as the cubs bring you up to speed on their recent summer shenanigans.

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COL789: ATNS: LGBTQIA+ Pride in 2025

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another All T No Shade episode. This time around, the guys deliberate on LGTBQ+ Pride in the year 2025. From the end of corporate rainbow marketing to a potential return to the marches and pride riots, listen in as the cubs share their feelings on the current landscape of Pride.

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ATNS: LGBTQIA+ Pride in 2025

Have we reached the end of corporate rainbow marketing? It’s a new year and things have changed quite a bit this go round. It’s time for our annual review of the landscape for the LGBTQIA+ community here in the United States. More than ever, activism is on the upswing and perhaps the circuit party days are fading away. Are we returning to our roots with marches and riot energy vs parades?

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COLDR: AS10 E02: Eight Ball, Rappin’ Roast, Starrbooty: The Rebooty

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Gary and Damon return as the 2nd bracket of queens struts into the werkroom. With more drama and shenanigans than ever, listen in as the guys share their opinions on this star-studded mix of personalities. With $20,000 on the line, which queens are willing to do ANYTHING to move to the next round?

Put the Pedal to the Metal:

  • Serve(s):  
    • [Damon] – Lydia Rising
    • [Gary] – Tina Burner Rebirth
  • Swerve(s): 
    • [Damon] – Lip Syncs For Your Legacy??
    • [Gary] – NPB [the Old Guard Curse]
  • Nerve(s): 
    • [Damon] – Roast thru Rap
    • [Gary] – MIB, the Ultimate Villain

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  • Snaps for… 
    • [Damon] – NPB being Iconic
    • [Gary] – Kerri & Tina: Actually Competing
  • Eyerolls for… 
    • [Damon] – See Below…
    • [Gary] – Production’s Pushing

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COL787: WGO: May 2025

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of May. As the final month of spring comes to an end, listen in as the guys share their recent transitions in life. From the good and bad and all that’s in between, the cubs get you up to speed on their month of honor.

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COL778: LTA… Post-Pandemic Gay Culture

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About… This time around, the guys discuss their feelings about how things stand post-pandemic with the LGBTQIA+ community. With 5 years passing since the initial shutdowns in March 2020, listen in as the cubs bring up the positive and negative effects COVID had on the community and the world at large. Is there more to come or is this just the “new normal”? Oh, and Jeff forgot to make sure his mic was working. *forehead smack*

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LTA… Post-Pandemic Gay Culture

The Let’s Talk About series returns and this time the hosts are discussing where things stand as we reach the five year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • How have things changed for gay culture? 
  • Are there improvements? 
  • Have there been any negatives? 
  • And what do they think is to come?

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