Ranting Out Loud: An LGBTQ+ perspective on life, love, politics and chaos

With our apologies to U2, we take over the themes of Pride and Love.  It's the end of June and Chadrick talks to Kris about what Pride Month, which used to be Pride Week, has meant over the years.  What are their favorite places to celebrate Pride?  There's a cafe in New York dedicated to the Golden Girls TV show and neither host has any clue where it exactly is, but many shows now in syndication...

The meaning of our title needs no explanation.  This show is dedicated to the victims of the recent and senseless tragedy that visited upon the LGBT community in the most gruesome way.  Kris, Chadrick, Mama Lana (Kris' mom) patch together the show from Dallas and Houston and deliver their heart-felt thoughts about the tragedy.  We run a bit long on this one as we name each victim to give them one...

This show has a pop tart, a snotty rag, a pair and a threesome -- NONE of that is what you think, except the pop-tart bit.  In this show, Kris and Chadrick cover the rise of the woman, admitting to voyeurism, and going home with ugly. Speaking of ugly, we apologize for the quality of the audio in the interview portion, as Kris decided to use his iPhone as his microphone - in a noisy restaurant, th...

Kris is back but he's not all there since he's got a bit of a cold, but Chadrick perks him right up with ideas for an anniversary getaway.  Maybe Kris should go with Chadrick because all the ideas were for what Chadrick likes.  Kris' favorite "pocket gay" talks about finding some magazines that caught his interest years ago. Surprisingly, they were sports mags.  Surprisingly, they were not THAT ki...

Kris is taking a much-needed break, though Chadrick is sure there's no rest for the weary writer.  Producer Mike sits in for a nice chat with Chadrick about airplanes, romantic movies, Chewbacca and perverted clowns.  Those are the pieces.  You put them together.

Movie mania abounds as Kris and Chadrick turn to the big screen to talk about their on-screen preferences.  The conversation quickly shifts to ... SURPRISE! ... reality shows, particularly Big Brother and how other countries' versions are far more interesting and hot.  Then the bombshell is dropped.  The boys are thinking of auditioning themselves.  But, if all goes as other promises on this show,...

They went there.  Well, it was really Chadrick who after hanging the moon put some sunshine where the Sun doesn't.  The show is about judges, rats in a courthouse and longing for the days when skinny dipping didn't land you in a predator database. This one's a soap box derby with both hosts getting on their stumps to preach about butts, plugs and the unfortunate association of those two words toge...

Kris and Chadrick fly solo for this episode but their banter takes us to the fair.  A renaissance fair where people in Texas dress in medieval gear and stare at men in tights.  Well, at least Chadrick does.  He gets on his high horse (or sort of short-ish horse) and tells us about all the privies and pervys he got to see.

Another episode, another controversy (that was a Prince song, by the way), this time involving retailers, protesters and potty breaks.  Speaking of Prince, the hosts pick their favorite tunes from the mega star gone too soon.   Did you know that 16 hundred-thousand percent is a thing?  And, if it's no soup for you, expect a lawsuit if you come across one particular social bully lawyer guy.

Kris and Chadrick try and name that tune to out gay the other then pit Hamilton vs. Tubman in a rant about history, money and Broadway.   Sarina Bowen chats with Kris about her USA Today best-selling book "Us", a sequel to the book "Him" themed around a romance between two male hockey players.   Oh yea, and welcome Vermont!  You know who you are.

Kris and Chadrick are on their own and despite the opening, Kris is not drunk. That's Chadrick's job!  This show is full of TV talk from Ru- to La- to [insert your "p" word here].  Chadrick gives Kris a nice gift of some stringy, ghosty crystal-ly thing and it opens up a fan-dora's box of stories about death and ghosts.  

Chadrick and Kris talk gays, sports, gays in sports and gay sports guys in shorts.  Find out why Chadrick blames a basketball legend for ruining the eye candy for him.  Your hosts lament what some politicians are doing in some crazy states.  Speaking of states, Kris and Chadrick call out the ones we have yet to get listeners from!  Let's do this!

This inadvertent travel episode takes you from Denmark, to Texas, back to Europe and beyond.  Kris and Chadrick have their preferences -- one for filth and seduction, the other for a true global adventure.  You can guess who's who on that one.  Hey, did you know that moist cupcakes might get you to Europe? Author Sara York takes us to Colorado, Texas and other places where sumptuous men hang out t...

So, Chadrick is back from yet another getaway. This time it's Eureka Springs, Arkansas which he says is quite the place for gay people to enjoy.  Of course, the conversation has to turn foul as Chadrick explains what happened to his phone during this trip. The question we have which he didn't answer is: Did he put his hands where we think he did to retrieve the phone? Gay romance author A.E. Via r...

Kris and Chadrick welcome an exchange with fellow podcasters from Jeff & Will's Big Gay Fiction Podcast. All they had to do was agree to be on their show too.  We love sharing!  Get ready for some more talk of romance, sports and what celebrities would make the best politicians.  Sorry Mr. Pitt, you didn't make the cut!  

The show begins on a somber note, then it's Chadrick's turn to speak. Chadrick has a cute doctor, but he still won't let him "go there" for his next physical. By the end of the show, the conversation goes from honoring a recent passing to talk of crapping rainbow colored ice cream.

Leo got his Oscar, Gaga inspired, and Max just made Chadrick mad. It's the post-Oscar show and our hosts tell us whether it was a worthwhile watch or a dud.  Here's a hint: On a scale of 1-10, Chadrick comes up with a "limp" rating. Did you know that not seeing the movies until after they are nominated makes you a bad gay? Kris welcomes guest Joey Jameson, author of great gay romance that involves...

Kris and Chadrick go into the world of books, talking about their favorites and what types of reading keeps them wanting more.  As an author, Kris gives insight into his preferred types of genres and what his favorite authors are doing.  Oh ... Both hosts promise to make a "Book Club" episode each month.  Yep, another promise!

Valentine's Day has come and gone.  Chadrick and Kris talk about how their special day went.  Apparently Chadrick's must have gone better because Kris' guest on this show is none other than his husband Stephen!  Was it payback for something he forgot to do?  Have some deviled eggs and join the show.  You might find out what Chadrick's foulest of party fouls is.

The 50th Super Bowl event has come and gone but the memory is more about the half-time show than the game's outcome.  Beyonce, Coldplay and Bruno Mars all shone on the stage in an explosion of color and everything-tude.  And what a rainbow it was --enough to piss off a bunch of people over it being "too gay" or "too this" or "too that."  Too bad say Chadrick and Kris. It's also coming up on Valent...

Chadrick has a nose for all things political and Kris just has a nose for running... as in he has a cold.  But like a good sport, he soldiers on with the show only to be bested by his other self as Chadrick pulls a bait and switch ... or is that Swift? 

The season's chills grip much of the nation but there's nothing that can melt a winter's frost more than the soothing voices of Kris and Chadrick, right? [queue record scratch ...] Actually, we prefer the sounds of youthful, talented Keith London!  The former American Idol contestant had a conversation with Chadrick about what it was like being judged, by celebrity judges on the stage, and viewers...

Chadrick is involved in a car chase, which he started, but it wasn't his fault, really.  Like a thorn in his side -- or through his windshield -- other drivers bring out  the seldom-seen MADrick Douglas and you'd better get out of his way!  Find out what he has in common with a Chihuahua. Speaking of dogs, best-selling guest author Georgia Beers chats with Kris about her Puppy Love series of books...

Two rules some writers live by: Drink lots of coffee; Write drunk, edit sober.... much like some of us write our greeting cards.  But authors are a special breed and balancing personal and professional lives can be a special challenge when you have to give life to the people in your head as well.  Author Cambria Hebert is terrific at it and she speaks to Kris about her #(hashtag) series of books,...

Kris and Chadrick welcome you to the REAL show of 2016 since they had you believe they were actually recording on New Year's Day and that's ... oh, never mind! Chadrick kicks the door shut on 2015 and is all partied out.  But he still finds time to give advice to everyone about what to include in YOUR next party.  The hosts talk about the war against the government by some self-proclaimed patriots...