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

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.

The 50th Super Bowl event has come and gone but the memory is more about the half-time show than the game's outcome. Beyonce, Coldplay and Bruno Mars all shone on the stage in an explosion of color and everything-tude. And what a rainbow it was --enough to piss off a bunch of people over it being "too gay" or "too this" or "too that." Too bad say Chadrick and Kris.

It's also coming up on Valentine's Day but Chadrick is not impressed. You see, this "made up day" forces people to serve up romance in a can and be done with it, according to the show's host. Why not love someone every day? You're right! Why is that?