September brings no chill as the gang rants about everything from Lee’s lingering Circle fame and Mike’s hot take that Wicked is… overrated (cue gay gasp), to Taylor Swift’s engagement ring dazzling the internet, and the dark comedy of U.S. politics—from gerrymandered maps to ICE strong-arming grannies. And just when you thought it was safe, AI pops up again—this time draining more water than a Fire Island pool party.

The crew dives headfirst into the opulent mess of The Gilded Age—where corsets, cocaine, and class wars feel a little too on-brand for 2025—before detouring through South Park takedowns, Epstein conspiracies, and Paramount’s slow morph into Fox News Lite. Lee reveals a Birdcage secret, Chadrick confesses his Swiftie devotion, and Mike just wants Lee’s browser history cleared. It’s history, pop culture, and politics served with sarcasm and a queer wink—because even oligarchs and tiny presidential penises are fair game.

This week on Ranting Out Loud, the boys are back from their summer escapes—Lee survived 24-hour daylight in Alaska, Chad’s knee-deep in Halloween merch, and Producer Mike is half in Canada, half in existential dread. Between weather reports, pilot adventures, and South Park politics, the convo takes a sharp turn into the Supreme Court’s looming threat to marriage equality, Texas-sized hostility, and why your bank account’s beneficiary might be more important than your wedding vows. It’s equal parts funny, fiery, and fabulously frustrated—because if America’s going to backslide, we’re at least going to rant about it in style.

Lee’s out this week, so it’s Chadrick and Producer Mike taking the reins (and spilling every drop of political tea).

This week’s chaos? A cheating scandal caught on the kiss cam, the Epstein file cover-up that even MAGA loyalists can’t ignore, and the glorious downfall of Trump’s golden-boy approval ratings. It’s equal parts snark and scorched-earth as the duo drags Colbert’s cancellation, broken warning systems in flood-ravaged Texas, and the absurdity of streaming services with more commercials than actual content.

Oh, and if your town floods and your leaders turned down federal aid because Biden is “demonic,” don’t expect a sympathy card from them. Just prayers.

Grab a drink, hide your affairs, and join us for an episode full of conspiracies, call-outs, and a little well-placed karma. You’ve missed us—we can feel it through the static.

While the Ranting Out Loud boys are off sipping something fruity with little umbrellas, we’re diving into the archives for a retro episode that still hits harder than a closet case on Ashley Madison. Travel back to 2015 when Chadrick and Lee (back when he went by Kris Cook) sat down with the fabulous Sabrina Pandora for a candid, funny, and moving conversation on what it means to be transgender in a world that can’t quite keep up.

Sabrina brings the wit and wisdom, taking us through the real tea on trans terminology, gender identity, and what it really costs—emotionally, socially, and economically—to live authentically. It’s educational, it’s emotional, and yes, it’s got a Parisian love story that somehow starts in a lesbian bar in Georgia.

Plus: The Duggar family hypocrisy gets the roast it deserves. Spoiler alert—if you're preaching "family values" while sliding into affair apps, maybe sit this one out.

It’s a powerful rewind with LGBTQ+ heart and humor, and a reminder that the more things change, the more some people stay problematic.

While the boys enjoy some summer time off, please enjoy this retro episode from 2016 when the show was called Romance Out Loud. The episode features Lee Swift, as author Kris Cook, Chadrick Douglas, and Lee's mother Lana as they process the tragedy of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando on June 12th, 2016.

Happy Fourth of July! The Ranting Out Loud crew dives into the messy politics of patriotism, from debating when it’s safe to fly the American flag (without looking MAGA) to reclaiming national pride for the LGBTQ+ community. Producer Mike, Lee, and Chadrick share their thoughts on everything from fireworks-induced chaos to the evolving symbolism of the stars and stripes.

Plus, we celebrate anniversaries (congrats, Chadrick!), plug Lee’s upcoming YouTube series (Morvicti Execution is coming!), and take detours into millennial saints, political shake-ups, and the importance of reaching Gen Z voters. End your Fourth of July with a bang (and not the artillery-shell kind) as we unpack the quirks of our country with humor, heart, and a side of sass.

This week, the Ranting Out Loud crew dissects the ultimate parade fail—think fewer crowds, less flair, and squeaky tank wheels heard ‘round the world. Lee, Chadrick, and Producer Mike recap the hilarity and cringe-worthy moments of the so-called “show of strength” and the ironic juxtaposition of the No Kings protests, which turned out to be the real celebration.

From military marches lacking precision to Texas-sized solidarity in unexpected places, this episode serves up commentary with a side of snark. Plus, we dive into celebrity classiness (looking at you, Michelle Obama), Broadway buzz (yes, Jinkx Monsoon is taking over O Mary), and Lee’s upcoming YouTube debut in the Morvicti universe.

This week, the Ranting Out Loud crew tackles the chaos of Friday the 13th and beyond, with Lee, Chadrick, and Producer Mike sharing their juju-filled tales—from black cats and bad luck to theater gossip and political absurdities.

We’ll dive into the spectacle of the Tony Awards, celebrate Broadway’s brightest (looking at you, Cole Escola!), and unpack the Kennedy Center drama involving drag queens and empty seats for a certain ex-president. Plus, we rant about Trump’s Mar-a-Lago-inspired Rose Garden remodel and explore the Grammys’ very white “Traditional Country” category. #ConcreteGarden #ROL #RantingOutLoud

Buckle up for a front-row seat to the ultimate billionaire bromance meltdown: Trump vs. Musk drama, Oval Office wig-snatching fantasies, and spicy takes on Epstein files that’ll make you clutch your pearls (or your Diet Coke). We’ll also dish on the Pentagon’s trolling move to rename a Harvey Milk–honoring ship, FEMA’s budget cuts just in time for hurricane season, and whether West Wing reruns could ever prepare you for today’s political circus.

Happy Pride Month—let the festivities (and the rants) begin!

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