Welcome back to Bears of a Certain Age! This is a brand new segment we are starting, our "4th Friday Coffee Talk," which will be taking place at 7am PST / 10am EST on the fourth Friday of every month. The Chat will then be uploaded to your favorite streaming service that afternoon. This event series is presented by Bear World Magazine and co-hosted by Bear World Magazine founder, Richard Jones and Bears of a Certain Age host, and network owner, Scott Fullerton.

This new feature is designed to build community in our gay bear and chub communities and, primarily ages 50 and up, and of course our admirers, no matter their community or age. We will be available LIVE on YouTube, Instagram, and in our Riverside FM Studio and you can chat with us in the chat room. You can listen on your phones or on your computers. We will have special guests, talk about upcoming events in our communities, helpful hints and recommendations and just some fun and laid back chat over your preferred beverage of choice.

The "Bears of a Certain Age," podcast will be resuming on Monday, February 3rd and will be LIVE every Monday at 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST. You can watch LIVE on YouTube, Facebook and in our Riverside FM Studio and all episodes will be uploaded the next day on all the major streaming services, like Spotify Podcasts, iTunes, Amazon Music, Audible and more.

Today's episode is an introduction to the new show and we hope you will tune in every month. Scott Fullerton and Richard Jones discuss the evolution of Bear World Magazine, the importance of community engagement, and the various events that celebrate bear culture. They reflect on their experiences in Palm Springs and Key West, the challenges posed by social media, and the future direction of their publication, including the introduction of newsletters and local business guides. In this conversation, Richard Jones and Scott Fullerton discuss the transition from social media to newsletters as a means of communication within the queer community. They emphasize the importance of supporting local queer businesses and fostering community connections. The discussion highlights the need for collaboration over competition among queer media outlets and the significance of direct communication with audiences. They also touch on the importance of local charities and businesses, encouraging listeners to engage with their communities and support queer initiatives. Follow us on Instagram:

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In this episode of Retro Podcast, hosted by our friend and former Intern Ben Cena as host Retro Lion, welcomes your favorite Podcast Bears, Scott and Johnny from Left of Str8 and The Queer Centric. We share our experiences in podcasting, acting, and the entertainment industry, while also reminiscing about memorable moments from their Vegas trip. The conversation touches on holiday movies, the challenges of the current entertainment landscape, and offers advice for aspiring creatives. The episode concludes with a festive exchange of movie quotes and holiday cheer.

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Welcome to "Bears of a Certain Age," the lifestyle podcast for the bear and chub communities and their admirers, who are approaching 50 years young and up. Your Co-Hosts and favorite podcast bears are Scott Fullerton from the Left of Str8 Radio Network and Jonny Shuffield from The Queer Centric. Scott and Jonny have both been entertaining the lgbtq community thru their own podcasts and events for a combined 20 years.

Join us as we rant, rave, laugh, cry and talk about all things a little later in life and how we deal with them thru humor, education and fun.

We very much want this to be a listener driven show, so we are asking our audience to submit questions for our "Ask The Bears" segment; submit "Bear Hugz" for people who deserve a little public praise; Tell us about their favorite things for our "Bear Necessities Segment; and any other goofy puns that Scott can think up. Submit everything to podcastbears@gmail.com

We hope you will enjoy this episode and on YouTube, will click the little bell to get notified for future episodes. We are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and more. Please "SHARE THE BEARS" with your friends and please give us a Thumbs Up or a 5 Star Rating so more people will be able to find us. You can follow our social media at "@bearsofacertainage" on Instagram, Threads, and Tik Tok, and look for our website soon.

In this engaging conversation, Scott and Jonny host Jeff Camacero and EJ Radford, who share their unique friendship that blossomed in Temecula, California. The duo discusses their book, 'The Old Man and the Queer,' which chronicles their journey from initial awkwardness to a deep bond that transcends generational and ideological divides. They explore themes of acceptance, personal growth, and the importance of storytelling in bridging gaps between different communities. Their experiences highlight the power of human connection and the hope that exists in understanding one another.

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Welcome to "Bears of a Certain Age," the lifestyle podcast for the bear and chub communities and their admirers, who are approaching 50 years young and up. Your Co-Hosts and favorite podcast bears are Scott Fullerton from the Left of Str8 Radio Network and Jonny Shuffield from The Queer Centric. Scott and Jonny have both been entertaining the lgbtq community thru their own podcasts and events for a combined 20 years.

Join us as we rant, rave, laugh, cry and talk about all things a little later in life and how we deal with them thru humor, education and fun.

We very much want this to be a listener driven show, so we are asking our audience to submit questions for our "Ask The Bears" segment; submit "Bear Hugz" for people who deserve a little public praise; Tell us about their favorite things for our "Bear Necessities Segment; and any other goofy puns that Scott can think up. Submit everything to podcastbears@gmail.com

We hope you will enjoy this episode and on YouTube, will click the little bell to get notified for future episodes. We are also available on Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and more. Please "SHARE THE BEARS" with your friends and please give us a Thumbs Up or a 5 Star Rating so more people will be able to find us. You can follow our social media at "@bearsofacertainage" on Instagram, Threads, and Tik Tok, and look for our website soon.