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

A bit of a history lesson on some key court decisions affecting LGBTQ+ lives and the current justices who are out to undo all the progress. But that's enough comedy! Have you seen the latest courtroom sketches? Speaking about 'sketch comedy' and courtroom gag orders, something doesn't quite smell right at a certain someone's trial.

A total eclipse for the ages has the boys talking about everything but Bonnie Tyler. The life-changing experience is not to be missed if you ever get the chance but heed our advice: keep your phones down and enjoy the moment! Some of us didn't listen. Also, is being big and stupid attractive? Plus some nudie mag talk and a game show that could be called Deal or Death. Enjoy!

You want your money laundered? Let us count the ways a former President has done just that. Let's just say those Towers of "Babble" around the world that carry a certain name ain't really occupied by much other than grift. From literal trials and the tribulations of women's rights in Florida, the boys tack a bit political in this episode (what isn't these days?) but there's a reason. When they go...

Beyonce's white horse and big western hat has a few old-country racists seeing red ... and we're here for all of it. Go Queen Bey! Meanwhile, the Feds are combing Combs (as in P Diddy) for some nasty evidence of really bad things as accusations fly. Person, woman, man, camera, TV? Nah. More like: Hat, house, Kate, crow, getting molested.

Can a gay man have a good time at a straight strip club? Of course! But some straight men hestitate going to gay bars, even with friends. Why is that? Also, if you're gay, you probably know a flight attendant or two. Back in the early days (and the glamor days) of air travel flight attendants had to put up with much more than air rage and unwashed, underdressed passengers. They had to fight for th...

Oh there's dust in the air! An automatic vacuum goes rogue as the boys kick up the dirt over dirty websites in Texas.  Yep, the latest sex "crime" has porn lovers scrambling for alternative ways of finding their filth.

**Note: Our episodes are recorded in advance. The references to the royal family in this episode were done without recent knowledge of Kate Middleton's medical condition. We wish her the best of health and all the consideration and respect she and her family deserve. Show notes: Chadrick is on the move again. Again? Yep. But there's lots to ponder in this episode. Keeping up appearances has become...

The State of the Union produced some of the best comedy material in recent memory and the internet didn't disappoint. Speaking of politics, we gays are still scared of the future if things go bad, but fewe were more scary this past week than Alabama Senator Katie Britt and her demon-eyes-Stepford rebuttal to the President's speech. Oh and the Oscars happened!

What does it mean to be bissextile? It's not what you think. Let's talk about keeping our privates private, being pee shy and what "mirror-mirror on the wall" really means. It'a actually mirror-mirror on the wall, and floor, and ceiling.

Are shelves of eggs in Alabama supermarkets now considered orphanages? OK, it's a stolen paraphrased joke, but thank you Betty Bowers for allowing us to laugh at this! We talk Beyonce going country, the Grand Ol' Opry, fires at landmark buildings and a "fine people" comment from a Fox News guest that went over like a racist lead balloon. It's March, folks! Deal with it.

Superbowl hangover? Not here! Yes, there's Taylor Swift talk and Ye's antics at the game but in the end, she was the focus, right? Oh yea, and the team that won the damn thing. The boys also talk about collectibles which naturally turns the conversation to racism. Huh? Very interesting.

The post-Valentine's Day episode is here with lots of plate throwing and breakup talk and loofahs for everyone! Meanwhile that other big day has also passed and we do our best to predict what would/did happen at the Super Bowl having recorded our episode prior to both days. Also, you'll never guess who the Taylor Swift haters are lifting to become their answer to her star power. You just won't. No...

Chadrick is off on a cruise so Lee and Mike play backup singers to the vacationing 'Diva of Dialogue' and talk about body grooming, manscaping products, supermarket dilemmas and why parking lots are more dangerous than holes being blown off the side of airplanes. Happy travels everyone!

We're in the throes of winter season, award season, bitching season so we talk about all of this and more in this episode. From icy queens on power trips to marrying cousins and award show faux pas, we've covered it!

Cruise drink packages... worth it? Would you go see a wet t-shirt contest with 80-year-olds? That gay New Year's kiss on CNN reminds us of a time when American TV was more daring than it is today. Plus, you'll never guess who got dissed in the most gay-bitch fashion at a congressional   c̶l̶o̶w̶n̶ ̶s̶h̶o̶w̶ hearing. Actually, you can kind of guess.

Last call at the bar? Don't get caught with the lights on, unless of course, you're just getting in touch with your inner whoredom. We're talking the "speakeasy" days of gay bars and what constitutes a "happy snitch."

Things go dark pretty fast as the boys welcome another week of the new year with talk of Death cards, movie blood and black hearts. Happy pre-Valentine's Day everyone! Also, do you know what the pineapple on your cruise cabin door really means?

A new year has begun but old issues remain. Among them is the adbundance of resolutions to be a better you. Will it work? Well, for weight loss, it might pay to be diabetic. Or at least pretend to be. Also, were there ever gay saints?

The retail chaos swallowed Chadrick whole so Lee and Mike kicked those reindeer off the sleigh heading back to wherever the f*** reindeer go after a long road trip with Santa and took the reins themselves on this show. So, so tired after the Christmas chaos and now our thoughts turn toward all things that scream New Year – like dead celebrities and futile attempts at weight loss resolutions. Enjoy...

Gearing up for the holidays, thoughts naturally turn to gay investment opportunities, cutting cable, cutting skin (as in circumcision) and tacking your pre-worn intimates to a wall. Merry Christmas everybody!

We're on hypocrite watch as the political clown show continues with the anti-gay but pro-threeway Moms for Puberty book burners finding themselves embroiled in a sex scandal. Taylor Swift is Time Person of the Year and we couldn't be happier, plus George Santos is selling Cameo videos after being expelled from Congress. 'Merica!

Why Christmas can be full of horse (and all kinds of animal) sh*t. What if you get to Heaven and then have to go? The war on poinsettias continues; plus holidays you wouldn't mind moving to another time of year.

How about converational whiplash? We've got it! Does getting a blowjob from a guy make another guy gay or does it have to go further? Also, it is blowjob or blow job? Don't think auto-correct or grammar police can help here. It's post-Thansgiving and there's a table argument about stuffing vs. dressing. Does stuffing make you gay? One thing is for sure, what's PC today will most definitely not be...

The boys talk about the best and worst Christmas gifts. Chadrick gives his annual PSA about getting your sh** together for the holidays.

So, we need our shots, we miss our shots and we [rarely] get our shots at immortal fame. The boys talk about deflecting bugs, attracting celebrities, and regretting those missed opportunities.