Synopsis
Gay romance author Kris Cook and pop culture aficionado Chadrick Douglas bring you lively conversations about about gay men, lesbian women, bisexual and transgendered people falling in and out of love. Explore the world of books, movies, music, television and so much more through big gay colored glasses. You'll also hear interviews with authors, entertainers and other fascinating people more than happy to share their passions, desires, fears and funny moments with you! Come join us and explore all things romantic and gay ... even if you're neither!
Episodes
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All In All It's Just Another Brick In Your Purse
06/06/2025 Duration: 27minHappy 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, history. Whether you're flying the rainbow or the Progress Pride flag, this episode is a rallying cry for solidarity, resilience, and mandatory snark. Who are our allies, corporate or human? It really does matter.
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Tube Steaks and Denim
30/05/2025 Duration: 27minThis 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 turquoise-studded retirement in New Mexico. With a snarky dive into modern politics, absurd traditions, and all things ridiculous, this episode serves up laughs on a silver platter—medium rare, of course.
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Eggs, Edibles, and the Hunger Games of Citizenship
23/05/2025 Duration: 27minThe 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 Hunger Games parodies, this episode is packed with laughs, rants, and a few good drinks.
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Two Dolls Walk Into A Bar ... That Gets Raided
09/05/2025 Duration: 27minThis 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 collection. From politics to pop culture, this episode is a chaotic blend of rants, laughs, and some serious side-eye.
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Gaycation: All I Ever Wanted
02/05/2025 Duration: 27minPack 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 appearances included—and we roast bad fashion choices at solemn events (seriously, hire a gay stylist already). It’s snarky, it’s sassy, and it’s your passport to a fabulous time.
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Vance Visits Vatican. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
25/04/2025 Duration: 27minChaos 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 neighbors, and overpriced eggs, and you’ve got an episode packed with snark, laughs, and a little blasphemy.
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An Easter Basket Case
18/04/2025 Duration: 27minGet 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 half his age. Sprinkle in a little snark about JD Vance breaking trophies and some unfiltered thoughts on political battles, and you’ve got an episode that’s equal parts hilarious and heretical.
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Crocodile Undie and Other Tariff-ic Things
11/04/2025 Duration: 27minThis 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 stock market cover-ups. And just in time for swimsuit season, we debate the sexiest sports uniforms—and why short shorts deserve a comeback.
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Move In Together? I Would Rather Sleep With A Ghost
04/04/2025 Duration: 27minWith 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 looking for some fun conversation about what it would take to move in together, this episode is sure to entertain! #Gaycation #EurekaSprings #Poltergeist #MidCenturyModern
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Mad March: Beyond Stupid
28/03/2025 Duration: 27minGet 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 Signal chat room with national security implications, so we did the next best thing. #GovernmentChaos #LGBTQ+ #RedHats
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Erin Go Braugh-less
21/03/2025 Duration: 27minTop 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 tanking faster than MAGA credibility, and the petty chaos of Trump’s vendettas—from Rosie O’Donnell to the Obama library. It’s hilarious, infuriating, and unapologetically inebriating. ☘️
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Parton Ways, Tariff Tantrums and Alien Resurrections
14/03/2025 Duration: 27minJoin 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-information voters, outrageous celebrity mishaps, and why, in these chaotic times, our only option is to laugh it off while prepping for spring. It's funny, it's fierce, and it's unapologetically LGBTQ. Get ready to rant, rave, and roll your eyes with us! #TwatWaffles #UFOFrenzy #RantingOutLoud
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Oscars, Outfits, and Outrage: Ranting Through the Red Carpet
07/03/2025 Duration: 27minThis 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, and why Timothy Chalamet’s butter-yellow suit has them all swooning. Plus, is a singalong version of Wicked a cute idea or an off-key nightmare? Tune in for fashion, flair, and plenty of fabulous rants.
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How Much Are Eggs at the Twatwaffle House?
28/02/2025 Duration: 27minGrab 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 wheelchair ramp at a time. Plus, we unpack Easter egg inflation, marriage equality threats, and why Baby Jessica still owes us an apology for interrupting Designing Women. It’s messy, it’s fabulous, and it’s unapologetically queer.
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Spatch Cock: Private Eye
21/02/2025 Duration: 27minLove 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, and LGBTQ realness. Oh, and keep your planes on the ground—2025’s off to a turbulent start.
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Football Fumbles and Oscar Facepalms
14/02/2025 Duration: 27minThis 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 dimmed by old tweets (and bad reviews), proving once again that sometimes, even the gays can’t save you. It’s a fabulous mess—just how we like it.
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Hair Trauma, Drama And A Musky Stench
07/02/2025 Duration: 27minFrom 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 scapegoat (spoiler: it’s the gays), and Elon Musk gets blamed for, well, everything. Snarky, sassy, and served with a side of fabulous—this episode will leave you gagging in all the best ways! ✂️
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Just A Hand Gesture? How About A Middle Finger?
31/01/2025 Duration: 27minIt’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 dramatic). Plus, Lee muses on whether America is just one giant Twilight Zone episode. It’s messy, it’s fabulous, and as always, it’s unapologetic.
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Hair We Are
24/01/2025 Duration: 27minFrom 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 dynamics, Crystal Gayle’s hair logistics, and the queer history of mousse. It’s a snarky, fabulous romp through the tresses we stress over.
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Porn, Panties, and Prepaid Funerals: Queering the Afterlife
17/01/2025 Duration: 27minWho 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. Plus, chaotic home décor debates, foggy weather woes, and the evolution of porn—from VHS to... everything else. It’s snarky, queer, and probably TMI. You’re welcome.