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COL813: Gaming: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs put their heads together and discuss what gaming has been like since their youths thru today and into the future. From cards and board games to TTRPGs and VR, it’s been–and continues to be–a long journey of technological advances. So, what do the guys think about gaming from then to now?

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The cubs put their heads together and discuss what gaming has been like since their youths thru today and into the future. From cards and board games to the digital realm, it’s been and continues to be a long journey of technological advances.

  • 70s/80s – Table Top Basement and Cards
  • 80s/90s – Arcades and Home Consoles
  • 90s/00s – Handheld and Gaming ‘Culture’
  • 00s/10s – Open Worlds and Mainstream Takeover
  • 20s – Virtual Reality

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COL811: 2025 Look Back

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys reflect on the year that was 2025. With ups, downs, and all sorts of things in-between, listen in as guys reminisce and recap what happened to them. What stands out as notable in a year with non-stop news grabbing stuff?

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It’s the beginning of a new calendar year. The cubs reflect on the year that was 2025. We had ups, downs, and all sorts of things in-between. What stands out as notable in a year with non-stop news grabbing stuff? Might we find this to be more a year of ‘feeling’ than specific moments that stand out?

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COL802: Furries 101

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys welcome back a familiar face to the show: Chester aka Shutter! Shutter returns to school the cubs on what it means to be a furry. From the simple definition to a brief deep dive into the culture & more, listen as the guys learn more about the community.

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Furries 101

Have you wondered what it’s like to wear a mascot costume? If you like depictions of anthropomorphic animals, does that mean you’re automatically a furry? And what the heck even is a furry? We’re going to find out with our special guest, Shutter. 

General concepts for discussion:

    • What is a furry?
    • What is a fursuit?
    • Do you have to wear special stuff? [head, paws, tail, suit, etc]
    • What’s a fursona?
    • What kind of events are there? Who can attend? 
    • Are there gay furries? 
    • How do bears exist in the furry community?
    • Any general misconceptions? 
    • Any important takeaways?

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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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COL779: LTAS: Lessons from Making Porn

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Sex. For this swing in the sling, the guys welcome back Daddy Hadrian to get deep inside the making of adult entertainment. As a seasoned professional in the game, listen as Hadrian guides the cubs about the past of porn and what tips may be relevant for those getting into the biz now.

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LTAS: Lessons from Making Porn

The Let’s Talk About Sex series returns and we’re joined by our favorite Daddy Hadrian! It’s been a long time coming and we’ll pull back the curtain on making adult entertainment with an insider’s perspective. Things have changed a lot from the 70s and 80s. What should new entertainers know for today’s adult environment? Let’s see what the lessons learned from that past can do for us in the present day.

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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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