Did you know that before the Gauntlet II became the LA Eagle it briefly had another name? Called Club Cupcake, it was the “sassiest boy bar in L.A.” and drenched in pink. Hear the wonderful story behind that name as well as the history of one of the most iconic gay leather bars in Los Angeles. The Silver Lake History Collective interviewed Charlie Matula and Hunter Fox and got the lowdown on the Eagle’s history and how it survived the pandemic to come back better than ever. You don’t want to miss this fascinating glimpse into the history of gay L.A.