Grumpy Old Gay Men and Their Dogs

In the second half of this final episode of the season, guest Rosie Collette reviews the new film Obsession, Tommie re-watches the classics All About Eve and A Place In The Sun, Patrick finds some legal problems with the classic film Twelve Angry Men and discovers the Sweat and Spark videos, they discuss cop cam videos and teenage killers, review the many achievements of RuPaul, Tommie and Rosie sing their praises of a local filmmaker named Sid, Tommie explains heterosexual relationships, Tommie take Rosie on a tangential discussion of Princess Diana and the Royal Family, Patrick and Rosie name...

In the first half of this final episode of the season, Patrick and Tommie are joined by friend and returning guest Rosie Collette, who announces she's a Bottom (in a summer Shakespeare production of A Midsummer Night's Dream), she explains the meaning of the word "kief," they meet the Japanese Spitz, dance in the Copacabana with Barry Manilow, say farewell to gay British artist David Hockney, film critic Gene Shalit, and singer Oliver Tree, watch Barbra Streisand perform in Central Park and Zero Mostel perform at the Tony Awards, wash down some apple strudel with root beer, learn that...

In the second half of this episode, Patrick reviews the new film Backrooms and the PBS documentary Exposing The Myth Of Southern Charm, he and Tommie pause for a moment of mockery for the Minnesota Republican Party, agree that George Santos needs to find a legitimate job, laugh at certain state governors for trying to erase LGBTQIA visibility, Tommie explains the Streisand Effect, they spend a lot of time discussing their favorite black singers, and Tommie gripes about Patrick's gripe.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie discuss locking one's dog in a car, meet the Irish Red and White Setter, get bewitched by Maurice Evans, go spying with Josephine Baker, howl with Allen Ginsburg, review the two Andys' New Year's Eve shows, celebrate their love for the late Peabo Bryson, rouge their knees and roll their stockings down for the opening night of the original production of the musical Chicago, ride bicycles while debating which part of the egg is the top, face further disappointment from the Supreme Court, review the lawsuit of a man...

In the second half of this episode, Tommie has a beef with the Netflix series Beef and enjoys a meal with Master Chef, Patrick reviews the straight-to-Tubi horror film The Genesis Project, they discuss the trailer for the new Odyssey film and the controversy over its casting, take a road trip with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to see a mostly-white production of Dreamgirls, Tommie makes a music request, and they name the books and films they hate.

In the first half of this episode, Tommie hates Patrick's public service announcements, they meet the Harrier, remember black nationalist leader Malcolm X on his birthday, say farewell to the nastiest of film critics, Tommie joins Lea Michele for a duet, Tommie avoids the sun while eating devil's food cake, Patrick is overexposed to virus news stories, they learn that minor trans patients' medical records may soon not be confidential, mock a local school district for a $125,000 paint job, Patrick criticizes Pride groups for receiving government funding, and they wonder how much money Trump will receive from his "Anti-Weaponization...

In this week's episode (no halfsies!), the men complain of their latest bodily woes, Tommie considers doggie day care for Louie, the men meet a Georgian Shepherd, learn Sigmund Freud's middle name, share a glass of Paul Masson with Orson Welles, pay their respects to the late Ted Turner, learn the origin of the words "homosexual" and "transsexual," watch the Hindenburg disaster, Tommie enjoys a nice, cool glass of lemon water on the porch while Patrick dines on Crepe Suzette, they learn the good and bad news about cannabis as a medication, condemn the Supreme Court's decision gutting the...

In the second half of this episode, Tommy reviews the horror comedy Slay and tolerates Kevin Bacon in the comedy series Sirens, Patrick re-watches a couple of Jake Gyllenhaal films, reviews an old Will Ferrell film, and teaches Tommie about looksmaxxing, they mock the return of Stupid People President Trump and FEMA official Gregg Phillips, name their favorite Jack Nicholson films, Tommie gripes that everything is too expensive and Patrick complains about the cold spring.

In the first half of this week's episode, Tommie talks about icebergs, he and Patrick meet the Finnish Spitz, wish a Happy Birthday to actor Jack Nicholson and director John Waters, pay their respects to actor Patrick Muldoon and musician Dave Mason, smoke some grass for Earth Day, question why private religious schools should get public money while barring LGBTQIA children, mock Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' recent speech condemning progressivism, condemn the Justice Department for persecuting the Southern Poverty Law Center, and get an update on the war with Iran. (Part Two will be released on April 29)

In the second half of this episode, Tommie visits The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane, recaps the rise and fall of Jane Don't on RuPaul's Drag Race, Patrick reviews the documentary Inside The Manosphere and the Tubi film Hag, Tommie thinks children should be raised on farms, they meet a teleporting government official at the Waffle House, engage in a deep discussion of their favorite Kander & Ebb songs, Tommie gripes about his obsolete Kindle and mocks Patrick's bad hair day.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick begins physical therapy, Tommie doesn't care that people don't like his singing, they go hunting with the English Foxhound, remember Broadway lyricist Fred Ebb on his birthday, recall the passing of Ryan White, spend a day at the zoo while eating empanadas, Tommie is optimistic about dementia, they review the Supreme Court decision on conversion therapy, discuss the latest war developments, and Tommie praises "Pope Bob." (Part Two will be released on April 15.)

In the second half of this episode, Tommie can't remember what he watched, Patrick reviews the 2025 action film Sisu: Road to Revenge and watches the "Finnegans Wake" of films, Tommie announces his marriage, they find a kink in Moby's criticism of the song Lola, Tommie wonders if he has ADHD, and they name their favorite Elton John songs.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie disagree on how to promote a play about rhinoceroses, Tommie takes a bath with Louie, they meet the Danish Pinscher, do the Time Warp with Richard O'Brien, Tommie sings the Aretha Franklin catalogue, Abigale is not a fan of Elton John, they remember the Scottsboro Boys, Tommie refuses to read J.R.R. Tolkien, they mail in their thoughts on mail-in voting, look at the current disorder that is the United States, and Tommie discusses a Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theory. (Part Two will be released on April 1.)

Tommie returns in this week's episode and delivers only two tangents, he and Patrick congratulate the Crufts dog show winner Bruin the Clumber Spaniel, play catch with a Campeiro Bulldog, take a look at gay actor John Barrowman's overexposure, Tommie ruins a Cole Porter tune, they say farewell to singer Country Joe McDonald, reminisce about the good old days of the COVID pandemic, hug a mortician, decry the war/not war in Iran and its consequences, Tommie thinks there are too many choices on television, Patrick is too busy, and they name their favorite films about time.

In the second half of this episode, JK Larkin talks about acting and his role in an upcoming production of Ionesco's Rhinoceros, Patrick reviews the new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Steven reviews the Heated Rivalry books and series, Patrick calls out the TV news journalists who can't pronounce 'Puerto Vallarta' correctly, they name the films that blew them away, and discuss meeting men via apps versus meeting men in gay bars.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick, Steven (filling in for Tommie), and their friend JK Larkin savor some donuts while discussing the dogs in their lives, meet the Barbado da Terceira, remember George Harrison on his birthday, say farewell to actors Eric Dane, Robert Carradine, and salsa musician Willie Colon, spend a weekend in the country with A Little Night Music, Patrick gives a brief history of the 1986 Philippines People Power Revolution on its fortieth anniversary, they shuck for National Clam Chowder Day, recall memories of chocolate-covered nuts, get the latest measles update, and review the Supreme...

In the second half of this episode, Tommie reviews the new Muppet Show, he and Patrick review the Super Bowl halftime show and the critics' overreaction, drool over singer Ricky Martin, watch Megan Kelly make it absolutely clear that she is a racist, laugh at the idiot who thought it was a good idea to remove the Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument, learn that confessing to infidelity while being interviewed at the Olympics is not a good idea, name their favorite romantic films, and Tommie gripes about bodily function sounds.

In the first half of this episode, Patrick and Tommie honor "Louisville's Lassie," meet the King of Terriers, shine a light on inventor Thomas Edison, say farewell to actors Bud Cort and James Van Der Beek, enjoy a cafe latte while celebrating National Guitar Day, find out caffeine may lower the risk for dementia, wonder if anyone names their child 'Modest' anymore, dissect U.S. Attorney General and mean girl Pam Bondi's appearance before Congress, and worry about the Irish man who said, "No ICE." (Part Two will be released on Wednesday, February 18.)

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie stand up for postal workers, meet the Kangal Shepherd Dog, wish a Happy Birthday to Founding Father Joseph Warren, say goodbye to two music icons, go flying with E.T., crash and burn with Grease 2, take the day off with Ferris Bueller, clear up a misconception about German chocolate cake, celebrate a breakthrough in AIDS research, wonder how far Trump will take matters in Los Angeles and beyond, Tommie invents the word "repercupercation," Patrick reviews the film Sinners, Tommie reviews the Tony Awards, Patrick defends his statement about the musical Maybe Happy...

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie welcome returning guest John J. Steele, Jr., Patrick talks about his vacation in Provincetown, Tommie loves the proximity of the local cannabis dispensaries, they meet the Japanese Chin, wish a Happy Birthday to gay singer/actor Sam Harris, say goodbye to actress Loretta Swit, gay Native-American actor Jonathan Joss, and gay writer Edmund White, celebrate a legendary day in music history, savor the taste of cognac while hugging a cat, learn that seniors are getting higher, John promotes the upcoming concerts of the Long Island Gay Men's Chorus, Patrick and Tommie discuss...

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie discuss murder mystery events, meet the Indian Spitz, remember gay activist Frank Kameny on his birthday, say, "Bye, Bye, Charles Strouse," enjoy one last beer with George "Norm" Wendt, Tommy talks everything Gypsy, they salute Clara Barton, learn the obvious about breakfast cereals, get the latest measles update, watch President Trump defy court orders, get the truth about South Africa, Patrick reviews a little known provision of Trump's "big beautiful bill," they review a Netflix docuseries about a married British couple who were also killers, listen to the Eurovision Song Contest winner, name their five favorite fictional nurses, and debate school taxes and the state of education.

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie growl about recent dog attacks in New York City, go hunting with the Hanover Hound, go to the ballet with Tchaikovsky, go to town with Gary Cooper, say farewell to comic actress Ruth Buzzi and singer Jill Sobule, dance the Can-Can with Cole Porter, producer Steven gives a cooking lesson on roast leg of lamb, they get a checkup on the latest measles cases, give a thumbs down to the Supreme Court upholding the ban on trans members of the armed forces, don't know how President Trump doesn't know if everyone in...

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie celebrate the capture of Valerie the runaway dachshund, meet the Gaucho Sheepdog, share a brownie with Alice B. Toklas, say goodbye to drag artist Jiggly Caliente, light a fire for Beltane, ponder how the Supreme Court will rule on the case of the first public religious charter school, review Trump's first 100 days in office, wonder if Pete Buttigieg is a bear, debate the artistic merits of the film Predator 2, Tommie loves cinematic papal conclaves, they mock the Cumberland Gap Tree vandals, and Steven joins them to name their favorite Looney Tunes characters.<...

In this week's episode, Patrick and Tommie discuss how not to lose one's dog, herd reindeer with the Finnish Lapphund, celebrate the birthdays of the world's greatest playwright and one of the worst U.S. Presidents not named Donald, mark the passing of Pope Francis and review his record on LGBTQIA issues, watch the first YouTube video, rock with the Ramones, Tommie finds a way to make sense of Harold Pinter but can't make sense of the U.S. Supreme Court, Patrick describes how we now live under a fascist government, Tommie spills the tea on the latest winner...

In this week's episode, Tommie suffers through the drama of children's theatre, he and Patrick find out the meaning of the word "cocker," ask Marvin Gaye what's going on, say goodbye to Richard Chamberlain and Val Kilmer, watch Debbie Reynolds play a singing nun, celebrate the Fleetwood Mac album Rumours, Tommie walks away from his peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Patrick reviews the Insurrection Act, its possible use in the future, and a possible third term for President Trump, Tommie rants about the failure of the American experiment in democracy and a feckless Democratic Party, they review the Netflix...