In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs get political again. The guys come together and discuss the 2024 presidential election. With the 47th President of the United States being projected this week, the guys talk about this year’s election and what it means for their country. Will we survive the next four years?
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The US Presidential Election for 2024 took place. What do we think about the results, the four years to come, and the four years now coming to a close, and how different things are since we last talked about this topic in 2020 and 2016.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. WIth fall on the scene, it’s yet again state fair time. In Part 3, the guys hit the Midwest to treat themselves, touching two states with a friendly rivalry: Iowa and Minnesota. Listen in as the cubs tear into some tantalizing dishes and discuss which ones tickle their taste buds.
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Let’s Talk About Food: State Fairs ‘24 – Part 3
It’s that time of year – STATE FAIRS are coming back around. And we’re continuing our journey with the foods of the midwest in Iowa and Minnesota.
Iowa Sm‘Oak’ed Roll – Whatcha Smokin? BBQ – Smoked pork tenderloin stuffed with jasmine rice, jalapeno creamed corn, smoked poblano queso and Giddy Up Texas taco sauce, poblano ranch and smoked sesame seeds.
Bacon Cheeseburger Eggroll – Winn & Sara’s Kitchen – Ground beef cooked with bacon and pickles with a cheese filling, wrapped in a golden pastry egg roll and drizzled with house made burger sauce.
Piggy in a Donut – Biscuit Bar – 2024 will have a new twist on the Iowa State Fair corn dog tradition. Piggy in a Donut is a specialty item of the Biscuit Bar, and it will be the new Iowa State Fair food on-a-stick that everyone will want to try! Fairgoers will enjoy indulging in this sausage on-a-stick, which is dipped in mini donut batter, fried, rolled in sugar and then ready to enjoy with syrup! Alternatively, try our delicious top-secret sauce! Piggy in a Donut makes a great mobile breakfast, but this delicious treat is available from sunrise to sunset.
Tipsy Peach – Bubbly Bar & Bistro – Luscious, punchy rosé sangria-soaked peach couli [ripe peaches delicately sliced] and placed atop a golden, crispy sugar pearl waffle, topped with lemon mascarpone and fresh thyme.
Party Balls – JR’s SouthPork Ranch – Hand-made shredded potato, cheese, and bacon balls stuffed with AE Party Dip, rolled in crunchy potato chips, then fried to a golden brown with AE Party Dip drizzle on top!
Afro Poppers – Afro Deli – Bite-size pastries infused with an African blend of spices – ground vanilla, cardamom, ginger, cloves and nutmeg – deep-fried and coated with choice of coconut flakes, sugar or served plain. Topped with choice of drizzle – mango chutney, caramel or chocolate.
Grilled Purple Sticky Rice – Union Hmong Kitchen – Purple sticky rice grilled over an open flame until crunchy, then topped with choice of shredded Hmong beef jerky or pickled mushrooms. Garnished with fresh herbs and finished with Union Hmong Kitchen’s Krunchy Chili Aioli. (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian option)
Patata Frita Focacciawich – West End Creamery – “Patata Frita” kettle chip-flavored ice cream created by Minnesota Dairy Lab, sandwiched between focaccia bread from Wrecktangle Pizza. Topped with a blend of honey butter, kettle chips and herbs.
Raging Ball – The Herbivorous Butcher – Deep-fried sesame mochi dough ball with vegan cheeseburger filling. Made with house-made vegan burger mix, vegan cheddar cheese, grilled onions and pickles. Topped with bacon-flavored powdered sugar. (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
Wrangler Waffle Burger – Nordic Waffles – Fresh all-beef patty and signature Whataburger® Patty Melt Sauce layered with American cheese and served in a caramelized onion-infused Nordic Waffle.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys discover Fat Bear Week. Is it a new bear run? No. Listen in as the cubs talk about this celebration of nature and actual bears in the wild and how, in groundbreaking fashion, the gheys co-opt this trend for the sake of body positivity and showing off.
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When Bear social media mashes up with online meme interest! Some of the largest brown bears on Earth make their home atBrooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Brown bears get fat to survive and Fat Bear Week is an annual tournament celebrating their success in preparation for winter hibernation. Then the Bear Community co-opts the ‘fat bear week’ sensation to celebrate their own hirsuteness.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s our What’s Going On for the month of September. It was a rollercoaster of a month for the cubs. From honeymoon joys to overwhelming woes, listen in as the guys bring you up to date as fall nips the air.
In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs get political again. The guys come together and discuss the 2024 presidential election. With the 47th President of the United States being projected this week, the guys talk about this year’s election and what it means for their country. Will we survive the next four years?
