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In the second half of this episode, Tommie reviews the audio version of Mel Brooks' memoir, Patrick reviews the new Ryan Murphy series The Beauty, Tommie drools over actor Anthony Ramos, they argue over the Elephant Man's first name, call out President Trump for the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, add rapper Nicki Minaj to the Stupid People list, and name the gay films that every gay man should see.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie discuss keeping your dog safe in the cold weather, meet the Welsh Springer Spaniel, can't believe Alan Alda is 90, celebrate the short life of the "AIDS poster boy" Bobbi Campbell, say goodbye to Uncle Floyd, travel across the border via Broadway for a Mexican Hayride, remember the Challenger space shuttle disaster, Tommie re-lives a childhood trauma, they avoid South Carolina and its measles outbreak, worry if the midterm elections are in peril, and wonder what's next after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE. (Part Two will be released on Wednesday, February 4.)

In this week's return, Patrick reminds Tommie of his podcasting duties, they take a stroll with Aloka and the Buddhist monks, meet the Vizla, celebrate actress Holland Taylor and Roman general Marc Antony, say goodbye to a counterculture music hero and a forgotten pioneer of the civil rights movement, remember the time of their lives with this 1980's best-selling film soundtrack album, dress down for Dress Up Your Pet Day, review alleged U.S. war crimes in Venezuela, bet on the Supreme Court ruling against trans female athletes, review the latest authoritarian moves by President Trump, melt down over the latest ICE news, review the 1975 film Rollerball and sovereign citizen videos, lament the loss of the shared television-viewing experience, Tommie thinks the Simpsons are psychic, they review a neo-Nazi anthem adopted by the Department of Homeland Security, and name their favorite films of the 1960's.

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie find PETA going a dog walk too far, meet the Tang dog, wish a Happy Birthday to actress Sarah Paulson, say farewell to gay actor Anthony Geary and actor/director Rob Reiner, wish a Happy Anniversary to the Simpsons, light a candle for Hanukkah, have a drink to the god Saturn, go flying with the Wright Brothers, get the latest measles update, wonder what we're actually doing with Venezuela, Tommie spends time with Queen Victoria, Patrick reviews the film Wake Up Dead Man and the latest Matt Rife comedy special, they watch President Trump score a triple in the stupidity sweepstakes, and name their favorite Christmas villains.

In the second half of this episode, Patrick, Tommie, guest John J. Steele, Jr, and producer Steven discuss the recent shooting of two National Guardsmen and the travails of Senator Mark Kelly, Patrick reviews the films Weapons and the Woman In Cabin 10, they tangle over the tango, listen to Vice-President Vance's poultry preferences, lament and celebrate the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and name their favorite Tina Turner songs.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie are joined by John J. Steele, Jr., who discusses the upcoming concerts of the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus and his directing of a local production of The Lion In Winter. The men learn about wolf DNA in dogs, meet the Saint-Usuge Spaniel, celebrate the birthdays of two gay icons and the king of the nerds, say farewell to gay German actor Udo Kier and reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, take a trip to Casablanca, learn about the 1977 broadcast interruption from the Ashtar Galactic Command, and listen to the jukebox while debating whether cheesecake is an actual cake. (Part Two will be released on December 3.)   

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie (and occasionally Steven) remind listeners to keep loaded guns away from their dogs, meet the Rasteador Brasiliero, wish a Happy Birthday to McDonald's spokesperson Megan Mullally, get into the groove over Madonna's Like A Virgin album, savor a French Dip while ordering a pizza with the works (no anchovies, please), get the latest measles update, celebrate Kim Davis' loss at the Supreme Court, debate the wisdom of the Senate Democrats' latest maneuver, Tommie shivers his timbers with the porch pirates, they get into a deeper discussion of the film A House Of Dynamite, and name their favorite Madonna songs.

In the second half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie watch Chicago get ICE'd, debate the use of weight loss injections, Tommie reviews the new film A House Of Dynamite, Patrick reviews the 1980 haunted house film The Changeling, they discuss the controversial Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor, Patrick attempts to explain "6 7" to Tommie, Tommie confuses Don Johnson with Bruce Willis, they name their favorite murder mystery films, and discuss the state of men's fashion in suburbia.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie investigate the mystery of the blue dogs of Chernobyl, meet the Pastor Garafiano, remember Fanny Brice on her birthday, Tommie sings a duet with Barbra Streisand, they say goodbye to actresses June Lockhart and Prunella Scales, get caught in The Act with Liza Minnelli, throw (kitty) litter at National Cat Day, wonder if the Supreme Court will take another look at same-sex marriage, question if President Trump is serious about running for a third term, worry if Trump will place military forces on American soil in the future, and ogle at the hot white men in the U.S. Labor Department's Soviet-style posters. (Part Two will be released on November 4.)

In this week's episode, Patrick issues a PSA about dogs and lithium-ion batteries, he and Tommie meet the Otterhound, bid farewell to trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and R&B singer D'Angelo, praise The Great Dictator, celebrate I Love Lucy Day, discuss the Supreme Court and the Voting Rights Act, sing the blues for a clarinet-playing protester arrested outside of an ICE facility, are shocked by the arrest of a man for posting a meme, laugh at the Young Republicans caught up in the chat scandal, mock the Congressman with a swastika on an American flag in his office, Patrick tries to explain the reasons for the government shutdown, they review Monsters: The Ed Gein Story, they name the movies that scared them, and Tommie needs a nap.

In the second half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie do not lament the cancellation of gay sitcom Mid-Century Modern, Tommie reviews the 2022 Netflix series Titans: The Rise Of Hollywood, Patrick reviews Alien: Earth and the 1980 film Ordinary People, they rap about Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, meet actress Tilly Norwood and discuss the effect of AI on the film industry, review the NY Times article about the financial troubles of Broadway musicals, and name the plays or musicals they'd like to direct.

In the first half of this week's episode, the men go head-to-head with the New Zealand Heading Dog, salute the late President Jimmy Carter on his birthday, sing the praises of Julie Andrews, say farewell to zoologist Jane Goodall, meet the gay baseball player credited with inventing the high-five, Tommie explains the correct pronunciation of Yom Kippur, they criticize Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' lack of respect for legal precedent, look at the possible consequences of President Trump sending troops to U.S. cities, and Tommie discusses his exile from certain social media and exploration of alternatives. (Part Two will be released on Wednesday, October 8.)

In the second half of this episode, Patrick reviews the shows Wednesday, Alien: Earth, and a bunch of old films he watched on YouTube, they cash out on FBI head Kash Patel, give Attorney General Pam Bondi a refresher course in the First Amendment, wonder why two queer communities lowered their flags for Charlie Kirk, name the musicals they'd like to see revived, and discuss the problem of community theatre actors not learning their lines.

In the first half of this week's episode, the men return from their summer break, Tommie discusses Louie's anxiety, they meet the Majorca Shepherd, remember gay actor Roddy McDowell on his birthday, celebrate the legacy of the late film icon Robert Redford, pay their respects to America's first Emperor, Tommie takes a quiz on the U.S. Constitution, they discover that cocaine is very cheap, wonder how a man from Northern Ireland was accused of being Mexican, avoid sailing near Venezuela, and discuss the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. (Part Two of this episode will be released on Wednesday, September 24.)

In this final episode of the season, Patrick's husband Steven fills in for Tommie, they welcome their guests Rosie Collette and Cade Meier, meet the Lakeland Terrier, celebrate George Michael's birthday, discuss Benson Boone's music and media saturation, say farewell to singer Lou Christie, singer/actor Bobby Sherman, and television chef Anne Burrell, celebrate the first display of the Pride flag, listen to a Harvey Milk speech, Rosie and Cade fail a queer history test, they all go bottom-feeding with catfish, learn that sports are good for trans teens' mental health, review recent Supreme Court rulings, try to escape Alligator Alcatraz, laugh at some far-right Christianist politicians, name their favorite acting roles they would like to perform again, and say goodbye for the summer. See you in September!