Cubs Out Loud

In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, in honor of Pride Month, the cubs come together again to discuss the state of the community. From the Stonewall riots to the Pulse shooting, LGBT+ life has been strongly affected by the month of June. This time around, the guys talk about the past, the present, and the potential future of the community given recent incidents. Has Pride truly gone political or is this just the start of the next generation?

Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

Jeff: It’s a whole new raid and computer frustrations

Damon: Cincinnati Pride

Gary: Pride Recognition

Feedback:

Voicemail: Blank didn’t get the job

Weekly Topic

Discussion of where the LGBTQIA community stands today compared to one year ago [episode COL371].

48 Years Ago: June 28th, 1969 – the Stonewall Riots took place in Greenwich Village, starting at approximately 3am

44 Years Ago: June 24th, 1973 – the Upstairs Lounge arson attack occurs, becoming the deadliest known attack on a gay club in US History until Pulse in Orlando FL; 32 people lost their lives in the fire of the New Orleans LA establishment

Two Years Ago: June 26th, 2015 – Marriage Equality is established in the US after the US Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that state-level bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional

One Year Ago: June 12th, 2016 – Pulse Orlando Massacre becomes the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people and the deadliest mass shooting by a single shooter in US history

Five Months Ago: January 20th, 2017 #45 takes the oath of office and politics begins changing the judicial and justice landscape

Side note: Michael Jackson died on this date [of recording] in 2009, eight year ago today at age 50.

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

Jeff: Not really, but I know some people who do.

Jeff: I approve of this position

Damon: Choices

Gary: Disney Pride Shirts by WestCub86

Links:

Jeff: Apple’s iTune Pride music, books and podcasts list

Gary: 22 Awesome LGBT Documentaries to Watch on Netflix [From Aug 2016]

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’,  the gurls are reunited and it feels so…SHADY! The cast of season 9 come together and spill all the T. Listen in as the cubs rehash the reunion episode as we get one step closer to finale. This T is definitely gonna taste good.

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Michael Quinichett:  Hey guys, loved the episode. Just one note: I’m surprised no one mentioned that Sasha is the only finalist that never did a lip sync, except for the obligatory one at the end of this episode.

Gary:   Hey Michael, thanks for the note. Perhaps we didn’t consider the factor of whether or not ever lipsyncing predicts the winner. Now I’m intrigued…

Michael Quinichett:   Right? Bob the Drag Queen never did a lip sync. Bianca Del Rio never did a lip sync. I’m just curious if there has ever been a queen in the herstory of RPDR that has never done a lip sync, and didn’t win the crown (besides Willam, bc of her disqualification)?

Weekly Topic

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episode 13

Thoughts on This Episode:

[Gary] – The Reunion to Top All RPDR Reunions

[Damon] – Bitches Got Real

[Chester] – “If you’re gonna have an excuse, pick 1 not 5”

[Brady] – RuPaul’s Best Group Therapy session is OVER!

Thoughts on Miss Congeniality Winner:

[Gary] – Trinity

[Damon] – All T, No Shade, but I agree with Aja

[Chester] – Not congenial anymore

[Brady] – Valentina

Cooldown Topics

Snaps / Eyerolls:

[Brady] – Snaps for… The best reunion in history,

[Brady] – Eyerolls for… Charlie/Valenstein

Brady’s Links re: the Valenstein topic:

Twitter – Lil Poundcake post

Revgaymag.com – Valenstein Monster Article

Mayhem.com – Portfolio Images with Valentina ‘Blueface’

Reddit.com – Valentina Blackface Article

[Gary] – Snaps for… Trinity/Eureka Reading Each Other

[Gary] – Eyerolls for… Alexis’ Body Off Limits Issue

[Damon] – Snaps for… Farrah for calling V Out

[Damon] – Eyerolls for… Nina Bo’Nina Shut Your Fucking Mouth Up Brown

[Chester] – Snaps for… Shea/Sasha calling bitches out

[Chester] – Eyerolls for… Charlie

Closing Thoughts:

Has an Overall Winner emerged? Yes? Who?

[Gary] – Has it all been pre-decided?

[Damon] – Damnit, I’m still not sure

[Chester] – Bad taping format…

[Brady] – Spoilers!

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, Category is…FINAL FOUR! We’re in the home stretch of Season 9, and the game is just about over! Listen in as the guys take it to the runway in this rapping, dancing, slay-filled episode. Who has what it takes to make it to the finale?

Weekly Topic

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episode 12

Thoughts on This Episode:

[Gary] – The SHADE of it all!

[Damon] – Familiar Challenge

[Chester] – No ups, no downs

[Brady] – Wow…my state of mind has been altered

Thoughts on Untucked:

[Damon] – What they learned

[Chester] – Balls of the Hamburger Mary’s variety

[Brady] – Comfort food!

[Gary] – We 4 Queens

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

[Chester] – No clear top/bottom

[Brady] – Babashook!

[Gary] – ‘Heart wrenching’ to ‘Has the show gone soft?’

[Damon] – Game Changer

Snaps / Eyerolls:

[Brady] – Snaps for… Sasha

[Brady] – Eyerolls for… the blue wig

[Gary] – Snaps for… Maxi Challenge Performance

[Gary] – Eyerolls for… “podcast” interview & Shea’s ‘chest’

[Damon] – Snaps for… Peppermint’s advice to herself

[Damon] – Eyerolls for… Shea’s chest and wig/Squatty Potty

[Chester] – Snaps for… Sasha’s confidence/Sasha’s Brand

[Chester] – Eyerolls for… _____

Closing Thoughts:

Miss Congeniality…

[Gary] – Trinity

[Damon] – Trinity or Eureka

[Chester] – Trinity

[Brady] – Valentina

Overall Winner…

[Gary] – Confidence vs Attitude

[Damon] – Who I Want To vs Who I Think Will

[Chester] – Sashea

[Brady] – Sasha!

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the cubs are joined by our SCIENCE expert, Mr. (soon to be Dr.) Cisco, to talk about a recent Jezebel article indicating that you may be  born a bottom? Cisco breaks down the facts and figures and gives the guys the bottom line. Also, Chester is on assignment … Continue reading COL419: This Is The Way We Genetically Role →

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, who’s ready for a big gay ball? Gary and Damon welcome back Brady to kick some drag balls around. From colorful rainbows and fierce unicorns to a throwback to the YMCA, the gays roll through the fantastical runway looks of the Top 5. Who prances to the top and who ends up getting kicked in the…well, you know?

Weekly Topic

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episode 11

Thoughts on This Episode:

[Gary] – Welcome to the Gay Pride episode…?

[Damon] – The SHADE of it ALL!!

[Brady] – Colorful, yet fun!

Runway Category Bests:

Rainbow She Better Do

[Brady] – Shea!

[Gary] – Sasha Velour

[Damon] – Trinity

Sexy Unicorn

[Brady] – WTF Trinity.

[Gary] – Sasha Velour

[Damon] – Sasha Velour

Village People Eleganza Extravaganza

[Brady] – Shea!

[Gary] – Shea Coulee

[Damon] – Trinity

Thoughts on Untucked:

[Damon] – *rolls eyes* Really, Alexis?

[Brady] – No fighting!?

[Gary] – Predictable and yet Fashion vs Rules?

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

[Brady] – They finally made the RIGHT choice.

[Gary] – And the pressure increases

[Damon] – Bring Your Best

Snaps / Eyerolls:

[Gary] – Snaps for… Sasha’s Rainbow Reveal

[Gary] – Eyerolls for… Shea’s ‘Rainbow’ Graffiti & Peppermints Village Highlighter

[Damon] – Snaps for…Carson’s joke on Sasha’s Unicorn/Joan Small’s read on Alexis

[Damon] – Eyerolls for… Sasha’s direction

[Brady] – Snaps for… RuPaul!

[Brady] – Eyerolls for… Peppermint. KNOW YOUR COMMUNITIES!

Closing Thoughts:

[Damon] – We’re near the end and I’m ready for finale

[Brady] – My prediction was right!

[Gary] – Quite possibly there’s a dead heat for Top 2

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, the guys are joined by Ray to discuss a recent phenomenon; the ever increasing debate of being called “handsome” and being called “sexy”. From online dating to social apps, the guys chime in our their thoughts on what being complimented with these (and other) words means to them. Also, the cubs look at how accepting the compliment can have some positive and negative consequences.

Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

Jeff: Don’t You Know That It’s Hot, Hot, Hot

Damon: Reliving old stories

Chester: Post Tidal Wave/WDW & US w/ Evan

Gary: It’s betting busy

Ray: Taking care of Big Junk and Company

Feedback:

Facebook Likes:

Peeter Griffin

Christopher Ehlers

Thom Schneider

حسام البدري – Hossam El Badry

Corey B Brown

Jenn Riley

John Davies

Justin Bond

Arturo Rojas Bear

Cubby Christopher Prado

Facebook Comment:

From Paul Hobby, re: COL408 WYR Hardest Sex Ever: “In the spirit of the “Mary Anne or Ginger” debate, let’s go to Little House on the Prairie and ask Merlin Olsen or Victor French?”

From Erick Lungren re: CLAW17 co-hosts Pup Shutter’s pic: “DAM… Gary THAT short?”

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Tom Fleetwood shared COL416: LTAK: Consent and Respect 2: Part 1 “How fun!! with Ms. Tammy. It was cool hearing you on this podcast. I suggest everyone to take a lesson.”

 

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OtterDave: “Thanks Damon and the rest of the COL crew, I finally got the chance to catch up on some of the podcasts this week and appreciated the shoutout during the feedback episode (COL412). Your podcasts are always fun even when discussing serious topics and I can’t wait to hear more. If you’re looking for some ideas I’d like to see a poll option for the would-you-rather episodes so the listeners can play along. Woof, Dave”

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Listening the beary hot @cubsoutloud podcast, episode 413: BEAR Necessities!

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Curvesandcrevices in response to COL414: OTR at CLAW – Totally loved the bathhouse description from @garbear73xxx and gang. Wish there were more spaces where big boys (and girls) could be appreciated for their assets!

More responses from bear-swag69 on tumblr to when I posted Foxbear’s responses to our “COL408 WYR: Hardest Sex Ever” episode, the link will be in the comments.  Bear-swag69 responses

Bobbybear2 said “Three handsome guys” in response to our photo from the cigar deck at CLAW.

Weekly Topic

“Handsome” Vs “Sexy”

Stems from Chester’s post

Accepting compliments related to this online article

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

Jeff: Hmm, Nice hat.

Damon: These Are A Few of My Favorite Things

Chester: Kabutocub w/ a Fleshlight

Gary: BearXruzgar 05.20.17

Ray: Mr. Ed Got Savage!!!

Links:

Jeff: Guardians

Damon: CHERRY POP Trailer

Chester: racoonwolf

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, the guys are again joined by Brady to discuss the magical makeover challenge of the most recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. This time, the show’s crew are the victims of this dragnificent makeup challenge. Which queen lip-sticks the competition? Check out the cubs’ looks as they put down the foundation for a blushing makeover.

Feedback:

Facebook Comment:

AJ Lewis: “I have a request, although the season is almost over, could you all please stop talking around the episode and out of order? I ask because you guys do not mention names, the scene or anything as though a spoiler will be released a week after the show aired. Yes we all know Valentina didn’t know the song and was sent home as a result, so please critique that action. Pick apart Debbie downer Nina or better yet their outfits.”

Weekly Topic

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episode 10

Thoughts on This Episode:

[Gary] – It took 10 to be entertained

[Damon] – The cast and crew are family

[Chester] – SO. MUCH. FUN.

[Brady] – Mothertuckers!

Thoughts on Untucked:

[Damon] – Peppermint and Trinity have had it.

[Chester] – Fun carried over…

[Brady] – Not surprised…but hamburgers!?

[Gary] – Where’s Nina? Oh, nevermind

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

[Chester] – True sisterhood

[Brady] – Let’s talk about Brady ;D

[Gary] – Mental Health for All to See

[Damon] – Walking a Mile…

Snaps / Eyerolls:

[Gary] – Snaps for… Wintergreen Tastes Great & Donatella Velour’s Shade at Trinity

[Gary] – Eyerolls for… Unavoidable Behaviors

[Damon] – Snaps for… Kesha and Wintergreen banter..EPIC!

[Damon] – Eyerolls for… Nina giving up, but not giving up.  

[Chester] – Snaps for… Wintergreen for All Stars 3!

[Chester] – Eyerolls for… Nina just laying on the couch

[Brady] – Snaps for… Nina attempting to sew.

[Brady] – Eyerolls for… Consistency!

Closing Thoughts:

[Damon] – Top 5 Bitches!! Not who I thought it was…

[Chester] – Pure entertainment, fun all around

[Brady] – Great episode, and the top 4 is…

[Gary] – We Are Family & Queens will be slayed by the cuts from 1,000 nit picks

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink. This time around we bring back an old topic in light of recent discussions on social media. The guys are joined by kink favorites Ms Tammy and Ches as well as Brady, Mr. North American Bear Cub 2017 and Ray, Mr. North American Bear 2016 to contemplate consent and respect. In this second part, the guys talk about how to stop things from going wrong with consent and what to do when things do go wrong. Listen in as we continue talking about this deep subject.

Jeff: GoFundMe/COL Store

Weekly Topic

Let’s Talk About Kink: Respect and Consent

Our previous episode COL314 [found here] was nearly two years ago. Some things though do not change with time…

Cooldown Topics

I’ll Tumbl For Ya:

Jeff: Neat Trick

Damon: Artsy Shower Posing

Chester: Cuero

Gary: Ginger Unicorn

Ches: Killer & Crying For Manga

Ray: Fuck my Busey

Brady: 6 Embodiments of Fear

Links:

Chester: Tea Consent

Gary: Treatment Access In Changing Times | Zak Rittenhouse @ CLAW 2017

Ches: Toddy Rockstar Meets FoxBear & He’s Hairy, a Bit Scary, and Here to Boost Your Vocabulary!

Ray: Birthday

Brady: Someone Like You

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In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, the gang is joined by extra special guest Brady to talk about the most recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. It’s TV pilots and Club Kid couture and enough twists and turns to leave you gagging for breath. Plus, an elimination so shocking, the guys barely mask their emotions.

Weekly Topic

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 Episode 9

Thoughts on This Episode:

[Gary] – Two things:

1) All the BS aside, Club Kids to the Main Stage!

2) Emotional Rollercoaster [bored, annoyed, frustrated, slightly amused, bewildered, confused, appeased, unsure, perplexed, gagged, mystified, and ultimately mournful]

[Damon] – One of the best episodes of the season

[Chester] – Entertaining and gag worthy

[Brady] – Hypocrisy in abundance.

Thoughts on Untucked:

[Damon] – Misconceptions (thanks internet)

[Chester] – Shea has some amazing words of advice…

[Brady] – Nina. We shall discuss. I have notes.

[Gary] – Nerves on Edge & the predicted Crash and Burn

Cooldown Topics

Takeaways:

[Chester] – Confidence vs. Cocky: know your shit/Manufactured

[Brady] – Katya/Alaska?/Where the fuck did that robe come from?

[Gary] – Ru voiced the T inside so many heads

[Damon] – It only takes one fall to break a leg

Snaps / Eyerolls:

[Gary] – Snaps for… Runway looks & shoutout to Alexis

[Gary] – Eyerolls for… guest judges who?? & 6Ps were missed

[Damon] – Snaps for… Peppermint’s Club Kid/Gaywatch

[Damon] – Eyerolls for… You know what I’m gonna eyeroll

[Chester] –  Snaps for… Shea/Sasha Redux

[Chester] – Eyerolls for… Sasha runway, snorefest

[Brady] – Snaps for… The Deadpool of Drag [Chester’s Couture pic vs Shea’s Runway Look]

[Brady] – Eyerolls for…Alexis

Closing Thoughts:

[Damon] – You don’t always get a 2nd chance

[Chester] – Nothing to add

[Brady] – Predictions.

[Gary] – The final four are predicted?

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s another Let’s Talk About Kink. This time around we bring back an old topic in light of recent discussions on social media. The guys are joined by kink favorites Ms Tammy and Ches as well as Brady, Mr. North American Bear Cub 2017 and Ray, Mr. North American Bear 2016 to contemplate consent and respect. In this first part of a two-part series, the guys describe what consent is and when and how things can go wrong with it.

Introduction Topics

What’s Going On?

Jeff: Farming

Damon: 91st BDay,  Poker and Old Friends

Chester: Lots of new music! Chainsmokers and Todrick Hall

Gary: SSDD on loop

Ches: FUCKING MOVING, but I still love my husband, CLAW

Ms. Tammy: Judging Contests, Leather Events, Mr. KY Leather, Mom and grandsons, Hammy

Ray: Finally taking some time from traveling

Brady: Travel!

Did I Do That?

Brady: Death-drop no-no’s

Jeff: GoFundMe/COL Store

Weekly Topic

Let’s Talk About Kink: Respect and Consent

Our previous episode COL314 [found here] was nearly two years ago. Some things though do not change with time…

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