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.