In this conversation, UNB Tim interviews Papa Bear, a photographer who specializes in shooting men in spandex and underwear. They discuss Papa Bear’s journey into photography, his favorite gear to shoot, and their shared love for spandex and underwear. They also touch on the challenges of social media algorithms and biases, particularly when it comes to promoting diversity and representation. The conversation explores the power of community and storytelling in the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights the impact of sharing personal stories and connecting with others who have similar experiences. The hosts discuss body image issues and the importance of self-acceptance. They also touch on the challenges of finding good guests for the podcast and the process of scheduling interviews. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the journey of weight loss and the importance of celebrating progress.



Keywords



photography, spandex, underwear, favorite gear, social media algorithms, biases, diversity, representation, community, storytelling, LGBTQ+, personal stories, body image, self-acceptance, podcast guests, scheduling, weight loss, progress



Takeaways




* Papa Bear got started in photography through a friend who always had a camera and encouraged him to pursue his passion.



* Papa Bear enjoys shooting men in spandex and underwear, and his favorite gear to shoot varies depending on the model’s preferences.



* Both Papa Bear and UNB Tim share a love for spandex and underwear, which they attribute to their early exposure to superheroes and bodybuilding magazines.



* They discuss the challenges of social media algorithms and biases, particularly when it comes to promoting diversity and representation.



* Papa Bear highlights the difficulties men of color face in the LGBTQ+ community, including the fear of coming out and the pressure to conform to cultural expectations.



* UNB Tim emphasizes the importance of supporting brands and content creators that promote diversity and representation. Sharing personal stories and connecting with others who have similar experiences can be healing and empowering.



* Body image issues are common and affect people of all shapes and sizes. It’s important to focus on self-acceptance and celebrate progress.



* Building a community through a podcast can have a positive impact on listeners and provide a sense of belonging.



* Scheduling interviews and finding good guests for a podcast can be challenging, especially when dealing with different time zones and countries.



* The journey of weight loss is a personal one, and it’s important to find a sustainable approach that works for each individual.




Titles




* Exploring the World of Photography and Spandex



* Challenges of Social Media Algorithms and Biases The Power of Community and Storytelling



* Embracing Body Image and Self-Acceptance




Sound Bites




* “Papa Bear, a photographer who specializes in shooting men in spandex and underwear.”



* “I typically say to them, hey, we can spend an hour together and I can usually do three looks.”



* “Very much so, very much so. Tim, you and I were talking sort of offline, discovered that we’re very close in age.”



* “People send messages to people. And I’m just like, I love that.