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

The boys are back talking about forbidden booze, first times for "that time", and movie mash-ups. Also, was JFK bisexual?

After a looooong hiatus, Lee Swift (formerly Kris Cook) and Chadrick team up with Producer Mike to get reacquainted with the post-[insert disaster here] world! Lee has gone celebrity, Chadrick has (almost) gone and Mike tries to keep the reigns on the conversation as the group winds its way through LGBTQ life after many years off the air. We talk send-offs, rip-offs and dirty underwear so get to know the term 'pre-pology' pretty well! There's no turning back now.

We've also got more great news! The show is not only available on your favorite Podcast app, but also runs 24/7 on Live365.com and the Live365 app! We find many ways to feed you fluff and will soon pave a way for you to get exclusive features.

Meanwhile, we're working on a merchandise store to show off our FABulous new logo on many new products. Thanks for sticking with us! We hope we do you proud and, if not, at least keep things loud.

Kris, Chadrick and Producer Mike talk about what's next. The answer? We're just not sure. We cover topics from the state of gay romance to the Grateful Dead and Andy Gibb and what that has to do with wishing someone death. Romance Out Loud will be taking a break for a while but keep following us on our Facebook page. Kris has lots of books to write and he'll be keeping you updated with the latest! We've come a long way in a year and as we look beyond today, come what may, we are grateful you've been a part of it! We'll see you next time!

Can you believe it? Romance Out Loud is ONE! Congratulations to all who made the show possible. Three people. Really, just three. Well, that's not really true since the great guests we've had on the show, from authors, to friends and family, to film makers and more, we have had fun over the last 12 months! Kris, Chadrick and Producer Mike talk about the year gone by and what could have been ... or might still be.

Zika virus be damned! Kris and Chadrick talk up a storm about the Olympics and what events really get them going. Let's just say that going to a dive is among the top things they like.

Did you know that Kris once played football and Chadrick used music class to get out of gym class? Oh and speed walking is actually a sport in the Olympics. Is there truth to any of this? Jump on your trampoline and find out. Yep. Trampoline, an olympic sport.

Hollywood is hard. Take that for what it's worth and run with it! Kris and Chadrick talk about the unease with some movies and the sexy and un-sexiness of the Star Trek series. So we must ask: Have YOU ever considered plastic surgery?

It's full-blown election season time in the U.S. so despite the strong claims by Kris that the show does not do politics, Chadrick forces the issue toward the inevitable craziness that the party conventions bring. Train wreck watchers of the world, this is for you!

Pokemon Go! Away! Please! Chadrick reminds players that if you're catching Pokemon characters in the virtual world on your phone, somebody's tracking your every move! And we thought the last political convention was full of fear and loathing. Boo! Are you afraid yet?

Are gay characters mainstream these days or still relegated to the sidelines of entertainment? Kris and Chadrick discuss the role of gay leads in television and wonder just how they got to where they are. Chadrick thinks it has to do with favors on a casting couch. Also, it looks like singer Dolly Parton needs some of your love because being nice apparently pisses a lot of people off.

Barbara is coming! Now, stop that. Kris and Chadrick talk game shows, book signings and eating out. Now, stop that!

Kris welcomes friend and Hollywood producer, Gina Goff. The conversation moves from romantic films to gay cinema and why it sometimes can't -- and shouldn't -- just stay in a gay world.

And about that Clift: Well, let's just say that Kris has the hots for somebody who few people know today ... and who's dead. But you know, just Google him. Kris, you might have something there!

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!