Tariffs, Terrors, Tricks, Treats and Trauma: They're All Related
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Halloween may be Chad’s Super Bowl, but this year spooky season comes with tariffs, sky-high craft store prices, and Hobby Lobby pretending the holiday doesn’t exist. The crew riffs on candy rationing, ICE costumes scarier than any ghost, and why Black Mirror feels less like fiction and more like 2025’s to-do list. Plus, a love letter to Allison Janney, Jordan Peele’s brilliance, and the eternal truth: white people in horror movies never turn on the damn lights.
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Guns, Grits, and Run Bambi Run!
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The gang unpacks America’s love affair with guns, the messy politics of martyrdom, and why corporations have more rights than people—before lightening the mood with a farewell to TV legend Polly Holiday (aka Flo, queen of “kiss my grits”). It’s sharp, ranty and a little snarky, because if you can’t laugh at fascism creeping in the door, you’ll end up screaming into your designer throw pillow.
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Defying Gravity and Depravity
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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.
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The Gilded Age and Swiftie Rage
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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.
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Will Marriage Equality End?
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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,...
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The Eps Files: The Truth is Out There
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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...
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Retro Episode: Trans Truths and Online Trysts
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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...
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Retro Episode: We Are Orlando - The Pulse Tragedy in 2016
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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.
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Fireworks, Flags and F***! Is He Still Alive?
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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...
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I Love A Parade!
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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...
info_outlineThe boys are back this week, serving up snark with a side of small-town charm. Chadrick reveals his rise as the unofficial “Mayor of McMinnville,” where the barber shop doubles as a comedy club, and UFO Days are a thing. Meanwhile, Producer Mike dreams up minimum wage penalties for the rich, and Lee dives into the politics of royals, refugees, and reality TV gone wild. From board game cafés to Hunger Games parodies, this episode is packed with laughs, rants, and a few good drinks. 🍷🎲 #MayorMcSnarkville #ButterUp #RantsAndRecaps