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July 7, 2025 21 mins

Episode Summary:

In this unfiltered and deeply personal Editor’s Note, UNB Tim catches listeners up on a chaotic and emotionally draining month. From battling a resurgence of migraines to grieving the sudden loss of a friend, this candid episode offers a behind-the-scenes look into the life of the man behind UNB and the Brief Talk Podcast. Despite setbacks—including the unfortunate cancellation of the August Chicago meet-up—Tim shares his renewed focus on creating meaningful content, exciting plans for new podcast series, and ways listeners can get involved.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new listener, this episode is a powerful reminder that community matters and that building a safe, inclusive space around underwear, spandex, and self-expression is more important than ever.

What’s Inside This Episode:

  • Migraine struggles and finding medication that works
  • Grieving the loss of a longtime friend
  • Cancelled Chicago trip and how you can still connect with the community
  • Content creation updates: blog schedule, writing projects, and seeking contributor input
  • Two new podcast ideas in the works:
    • A kink-focused podcast exploring fetish, identity, and relationships
    • A spandex-only podcast spotlighting gear, community, and confidence
  • Thoughts on perfectionism, ADHD, and podcast production behind-the-scenes
  • A call for listener feedback, ideas, and contributors
  • UNB Reader Survey 2025 is now open – share your thoughts and help shape future content

Listener Involvement:

Want to contribute to the blog or podcast? Tim is building a panel of guys to share quick thoughts on fun underwear or spandex questions weekly. Interested? Reach out.

Also, take the 2025 UNB Reader Survey – it helps shape blog and podcast content, discovers new brands, and better represents the community.

https://underwearnewsbriefs.com/2025/07/share-your-love-of-jocks-in-our-2025-reader-survey/

Support the Podcast:

A huge thank you to our Patreon members who help make this podcast possible. Your support means a lot. Want to join and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content?

www.patreon.com/unbblog

Quotes for Social Media Graphics:

  • “I want us to have a place where we can talk about our love without shame.”
  • “If you know, you know—migraines are no joke.”
  • “Life came crashing down all at once in June—but July feels like a reset.”
  • “The podcast is growing and evolving, and I want to keep pushing it further.”
  • “You don’t have to be on the podcast to be part of the community—just reach out.”

Call to Action:

Listen, share, and subscribe to the podcast
Take the Reader Survey
DM Tim with ideas or just to say hi
Become a Patreon supporter
Spread the word – we’re building something special together

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