Romance Out Loud

Kris brings Mama Lana back for some chat about what it means to have a gay child. A difficult world could use some motherly advice.  Chadrick has an impromptu PSA basically saying "don't feed the shoplifters!" Richard Simmons becomes a thing on this show and both Kris and Chadrick lament how there is just no fun in game shows anymore.  Ready to "cut a rusty?"   Happy Canada Day and 4th of July and all that fun stuff to you all!

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 are all the rage right now and that makes one host very happy.  

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 more chance to be known to all.  We then end with some words from our producer on what he thinks could be behind all this hate and how the tiny little things you can do today can start changing things for the better.  We don't have all the answers and might not always be right, but it's sure worth a try to be better today than yesterday, isn't it?

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, then in a noisy car.  The good news is that sharing that phone/mic was none other than the pair known as Kindle Alexander, authors extraordinaire.  We hope that makes it all better.

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 kind of sports.

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, you might want to avoid placing bets on those odds!

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 together.

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 to provide inspiration for her multitude of gay romance books.  Sara can multitask her way into some great stories about men you might have -- or wish you could meet.  Hanging with cowboy assassins on a ranch might just be your thing!

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 returns to the show to talk about her latest hot gay romance books and a new venture she's launching for other authors.  What a talent!  What great books!

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 dirty talking, stalking and a little walking in Ibiza.

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.