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

Happy Pride, everyone! This week on Ranting Out Loud , the gang dives into the joy and resistance that define Pride Month. Chadrick rants about rainbow capitalism and a secret weapon in your purse (WWDQD: What Would Drag Queens Do?), while Lee reminisces about the first time he saw a pink triangle on a car—and how it felt like hope. Producer Mike keeps it colorful with trivia about Pride flags, hi...

This week on Ranting Out Loud, it's all about groceries, grifters, and good food gone hilariously wrong. From a president's bizarre grocery obsession to Chadrick's McMinnville hospitality (and his brand-new couch narrowly surviving a denim disaster), the gang keeps it as witty as ever. Meanwhile, Producer Mike reflects on steak perfection and washing machine therapy, while Lee considers a turquois...

The boys are back this week, serving up snark with a side of small-town charm. Chadrick reveals his rise as the unofficial "Mayor of McMinnville," where the barber shop doubles as a comedy club, and UFO Days are a thing. Meanwhile, Producer Mike dreams up minimum wage penalties for the rich, and Lee dives into the politics of royals, refugees, and reality TV gone wild. From board game cafés to Hun...

This week on Ranting Out Loud , the gang dives into the absurdity of over- the- top bar raids during drag shows and tariffs targeting Hollywood blockbusters ( because apparently, Harry Potter is a national security threat). Chadrick dishes on small- town drama with big- city snark, Lee shares a list of gay travel destinations worth the rainbow, and Mike roasts Stephen Miller's suspicious doll coll...

Pack your bags, darling, because this week on Ranting Out Loud we're taking our baggage to gay-friendly travel hotspots and tsk-tsk-ing about destinations to avoid (looking at you, Uganda). Chadrick unveils his guide to small-town Pride oases, while Lee doubles down on why hypocrisy might be the most American thing ever. Meanwhile, Producer Mike digs into George Santos' latest drama—drag appearanc...

Chaos reigns supreme as Chadrick recounts his dramatic faceplant courtesy of a mischievous puppy (and two flower pots). Meanwhile, Mike takes aim at the political circus, from Combat Barbie's misplaced purse scandal to J.D. Vance breaking trophies and maybe even the pope. Lee keeps it classy—well, until the tornado talk gets witchy. Sprinkle in some commentary on Catholic rituals, dramatic neighbo...

Get ready for a wild ride as Ranting Out Loud tackles everything from roadside disasters to divine absurdities. Lee's $900 flat tire fiasco sets the stage for a show packed with laughs, including Chadrick's Easter candy confessions and Mike's blasphemous take on "Hamburger Jesus." Plus, we explore the all-female Blue Origin spaceflight, Coachella cameos, and why Bernie Sanders outpaces Democrats h...

This week on Ranting Out Loud , we're diving into the ridiculous and the risqué. From Robert Irwin's internet-breaking underwear shoot (cue the snakes!) to the wild world of spring gardening gone wrong, Lee, Chadrick, and Mike tackle it all with their signature sass. Plus, we unpack the latest political drama, including the tragic absurdity of immigration quotas and a few choice words for shady st...

With laughter and lively banter, this episode is a delightful mix of ghost stories, personal experiences, and pop culture discussions. From the gayest town in the Ozarks and a haunted hotel to a fabulous feature on the set of the Hulu comedy "Mid-Century Modern," the boys whip up a silly feast of apparitions and a little truth-telling among friends. Whether you're a fan of the supernatural or just...

Get ready for a hilarious deep dive into the week's wildest moments on Ranting Out Loud. From a leprechaun's questionable fashion sense (a red hat?) to political antics worthy of reality TV, we're serving up sharp wit and no-nonsense commentary. Add in some popper-fueled insights and a good roast of hypocrisy, and you've got an episode that's equal parts chaos and comedy. We weren't invited to a S...

Top o' the morning to ya—unless you're Target, Tesla, or Trump! This week on Ranting Out Loud , Chadrick recounts his boozy St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt (complete with leprechaun chases and margarita flights), while Lee laments the corporate colonization of space (paging Elon Musk and his fireworks company). Producer Mike brings the snark, diving into the collapse of DEI at Target, Tesla stock...

Join Lee, Chadrick, and Producer Mike as they unleash their trademark snark on everything from political fiascos to bizarre everyday absurdities. This week, our ranters cover everything—from the latest tariff tantrums and failed tech to the wild world of UFO festivals and even a deep dive into "twat waffles" (yes, we coined that for our least favorite power players). Expect rants on low-informatio...

This week on Ranting Out Loud, it's all about the drama—from the Dolby Theater to your living room! Chadrick rages over Hulu's Oscar fail (justice for Best Actress announcements!), Lee geeks out over ruby slippers and cinematic trivia, and Mike serves up some spicy snark about Musk's parenting-as-PR strategy. The gang dives into the politics of award shows, the dangers of cheerleading conferences,...

Grab your Dr. Pepper (and maybe some vodka), because this week on Ranting Out Loud, the gang dives headfirst into chaos—complete with audio echoes and plenty of snark. Chadrick rails against Apple (but begrudgingly supports them for the gays), Mike introduces us to "twatwaffles" (our new official insult for corrupt politicians), and Lee is ready to take down Texas' discriminatory antics one wheelc...

Love is in the air, but so are rants, and Ranting Out Loud is here for it! This week, Chadrick spills on Valentine's fails, Lee recounts a hot dog-induced dental disaster, and Mike teaches us the art of butterflying (or spatchcocking) a chicken while dragging spineless politicians. From a snowbound chocolate binge to the cult of Flag Day for Trump, this episode is a rollercoaster of laughs, snark,...

This week on the show, the gang tackles everything from Super Bowl chaos to anti-Muslim Academy Award drama with their signature LGBTQ flair and plenty of snark. Chadrick spills the tea on annoying party guests who don't know a touchdown from a fumble, while Lee pitches a dystopian love story involving Sigourney Weaver and hell itself. Meanwhile, the Oscars are aflame as Amelia Perez's star gets d...

From bad haircuts to Oscar snubs, Romance Out Loud is serving high drama and higher stakes this week! Chad recounts the ultimate haircut horror story, complete with lies, tears, and a rogue stylist who's definitely not the manager. Meanwhile, Lee and Mike debate the Oscars' relentless obsession with indie films no one's seen, and predict how "Wicked" will sweep—or not. Plus, Ted Cruz has a new sca...

It's a rollercoaster ride of snark and sass this week on Romance Out Loud! The trio unpacks everything from shady streaming price hikes (looking at you, Netflix) to the complicated dance of queer political advocacy in wine country. Chadrick gives us the tea on Bubba, the middle-of-the-road dairy farmer turned hero commissioner, while Mike plots a global streaming service boycott (spoiler: it's dra...

From curls that defy gravity to bald spots that demand a buzz cut, this week on Romance Out Loud is all about hair—and the queer drama that comes with it! Lee contemplates going full buzz, Chadrick battles his unruly curls with an arsenal of overpriced products, and Mike just tries to keep the conversation on track (spoiler: he fails). Along the way, the trio takes a detour through Peanuts' sexual...

Who cleans out your nightstand when you're gone? This week on Romance Out Loud, Lee, Chadrick, and Mike tackle the ultimate LGBTQ estate planning dilemma: who's your designated porn cleaner? From discussing "Antiques Roadshow" dildos to creating the business model for posthumous reputation management (complete with Gideon Bibles), the gang turns life's messiest questions into hilarious fodder. Plu...

Welcome to 2025, where the resolutions are snarky, the punch is lethal, and the baby New Year might already be dead. The gang rings in 2025 with tales of drunken neighbors, chandelier-dangling Christmas ornaments, and a punch recipe so lethal it should come with a warning label. Chadrick reveals his bold resolution to "dig under low," while Lee preaches zen-like balance (good luck with that). Mean...

New year, same snark! Romance Out Loud is back, and we're bringing 2025 in with a bang (and maybe a grim reaper or two). Join Lee, Chadrick, and Mike as they break down 2024's greatest hits—like epic celebrity deaths, chaotic holiday traditions, and queer milestones that made us proud. From Die Hard debates (Christmas movie or not?) to a hilarious game of "Dead Celeb One-Word Descriptions," this e...

Deck the halls and hide the reindeer, because this week on Romance Out Loud , we're unwrapping holiday chaos like only we can! Lee, Chadwick, and Mike spill the eggnog on everything from light tours that rival Disneyland to the tragic downfall of inflatable Santas. Is Santa on a BDSM cross too far? Not for this show. Plus, we discuss Christmas etiquette for drunk plane passengers, Hallmark movie a...

The gang's all alive! After a brief respite to emerge from Pompeii Position (look it up), Lee Swift broadcasts from an undisclosed bunker, Chadrick Douglas is snug in a blue-state bubble, and producer Mike ... well, he's somewhere with three VPNs and a fresh set of panties. After surviving the election blues and plotting new paths for mental health, the trio dives into a sea of absurdity and wit....

Join Lee, and Chadrick and Mike as they wade through pre-election tensions with humor and candor. From secret ballot fantasies and hidden voters to the ins-and-outs of political closet talk, they share candid reflections on everything from local campaigns to national hope. With a fair share of side-eye at Ted Cruz's closet escapades and wild conspiracy theories, they explore the possibility of a p...