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

Chadrick has a nose for all things political and Kris just has a nose for running... as in he has a cold. But like a good sport, he soldiers on with the show only to be bested by his other self as Chadrick pulls a bait and switch ... or is that Swift?

The season's chills grip much of the nation but there's nothing that can melt a winter's frost more than the soothing voices of Kris and Chadrick, right? [queue record scratch ...]

Actually, we prefer the sounds of youthful, talented Keith London! The former American Idol contestant had a conversation with Chadrick about what it was like being judged, by celebrity judges on the stage, and viewers across the country, especially when he decided to do something unique on the show. Today, Keith is touring, doing what he loves best and we wish him the very best of luck for a successful career!

Chadrick is involved in a car chase, which he started, but it wasn't his fault, really. Like a thorn in his side -- or through his windshield -- other drivers bring out the seldom-seen MADrick Douglas and you'd better get out of his way! Find out what he has in common with a Chihuahua.

Speaking of dogs, best-selling guest author Georgia Beers chats with Kris about her Puppy Love series of books, and her latest creation, "Rescued Heart."

Two rules some writers live by: Drink lots of coffee; Write drunk, edit sober.... much like some of us write our greeting cards. But authors are a special breed and balancing personal and professional lives can be a special challenge when you have to give life to the people in your head as well. Author Cambria Hebert is terrific at it and she speaks to Kris about her #(hashtag) series of books, the most recent of which features a gay romance many fans are glad finally happens!

Chadrick is not in the best mood now that the January doldrums are upon him, but he does find enough energy to ask Kris about spanking. Sing it with us: "No whips, no chains, no wooden spoons, not a single fantasy ..." Oh, and don't tell Trisha, but Garth Brooks and Cambria's mother got together one night.

Kris and Chadrick welcome you to the REAL show of 2016 since they had you believe they were actually recording on New Year's Day and that's ... oh, never mind!

Chadrick kicks the door shut on 2015 and is all partied out. But he still finds time to give advice to everyone about what to include in YOUR next party. The hosts talk about the war against the government by some self-proclaimed patriots who have taken over a bird sanctuary; how being gay is becoming so mainstream, old gay neighborhoods are changing; and how binge eating during the holidays turns to binge watching shows as soon as the new year kicks in. We also find out why Chadrick could never run for President.

It's 2016 and Romance Out Loud rings it in by skipping a day. Yep we're a day late but you really didn't think we'd do an episode drunk did you? Hung over is much more classy!

Kris and Chadrick review 2015, talk men's underwear and all things that meant something during the past year.

Chadrick admits that sometimes his parties stink and one Christmas gift could have helped this year. But (hee hee) now the toilet humor door is busted open and somehow the two can't seem to get out of the bathroom talk. Just be thankful you're not getting gifts from either of the two. You'll pray to get incense, frankincense and myrrh forever after this chat.

Oh, and Kris comes out of the author closet.

Happy Holidays to all celebrating. To those not, go find something to celebrate and we'll see you next time!

Kris Cook is off again and so the show goes off the rails ... again. Chadrick substitutes Kris with the author's own mother and tries to make her blush. He's still trying as Mama Lana holds her own to talk about what a great little angel of an author she has -- an angel whose big head took over 3 hours to get through her nether regions to come into this world. We didn't ask. Chadrick did.

The time is getting near. Chadrick's holiday festivities are well underway but all that good cheer will turn into anguish if you don't heed one simple warning from Chadrick.

Kris welcomes Denise Milano-Sprung, a friend of the show who co-hosts a blog called Shh, Mom's Reading (shhmoms.com) which is described as "a book blog run by two Moms who find their sanity in books." Yup, moms read gay romance too!

Denise also has another passion. She is an advocate for mental health. A touching, personal event changed her life and now Denise is out to honor a loved one and remove the stigma that burdens others with mental health issues.

Kris chats with Rocco Paone (R. Paone to his fans), a new author to the gay romance scene who Kris met through the Romance Out Loud Facebook page! Rocco is crafting several books about gay romantic experiences under his Only If series. He's put a little of his own experiences into his books and mixes in some intrigue and sexual passion to come up with some great reads.

For Chadrick, it's more like what if? as he goes down a very dark and perverted universe where characters in old sitcoms get it on. The question shouldn't be what if? but WTF?