I have to admit, I'm kinda psyched to hear Rosie on the show tomorrow. I really do think she's funny, and a good, ballsy interview. I'm interested to hear what she's been up to since she's not blogging, etc.
Anyone thinking about going on the Rosie Cruise this summer?
Today's show was pretty fun - you got to hear the show open with everyone talking about how CRAZY I am - (I believe the word "batshit" was thrown around?) - I swear Derek acts like I am ready for a strait jacket! Thank goodness for my friend Romaine.
What else - OH LOVELY, how could I forget, Romaine talking about getting a handful of SHIT while wrestling with Romie. All I have to say is: GO ROMIE! WOO! (Sorry Romaine - just remember -- the best way to get a kitty to love you is to IGNORE HER!)
Did anyone count how many times she said SHIT during that segment? So frickin' gross.
And then Derek had to add his own Poo Smearing Story to the pile. Who would be surprised after smearing poo all over the walls as a child (and laughing maniacally)that he ended up doing this particular job, smearing poo all over the airwaves! Not me.
There was sex advice (ew.) and then "What's Your Gay Problem" is one of my favorites and you can always count on some callers to make you feel like whatever you are angry about just isn't all that bad. One caller said that he was disappointed that he didn't get to hear Ryan in Connecticut call in. Where's Ryan?
OK that's it for tonight - I'm already up too late - how will I EVER get my 9 hours at this rate? Hmph.
Visit our new Derek and Romaine Website for the latest: DerekandRomaine.com
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
DNR T-Shirts
Hey guys -
I designed a bunch of T-Shirts a while back for Dallas Pride - I had an idea last night and updated one of them to show XM, etc.
Let me know what you think, and if you see any adjustments that should be made!
I'm also going to just make a plain, one-sided simple Derek & Romaine with nothing on the back - should I make them in Black T-shirts or White? (or both?)
Vote with your comment replies - (even if you say you hate it)!
Here are all of the Shirts:
My gallery at Zazzle
I designed a bunch of T-Shirts a while back for Dallas Pride - I had an idea last night and updated one of them to show XM, etc.
Let me know what you think, and if you see any adjustments that should be made!
I'm also going to just make a plain, one-sided simple Derek & Romaine with nothing on the back - should I make them in Black T-shirts or White? (or both?)
Vote with your comment replies - (even if you say you hate it)!
Here are all of the Shirts:
My gallery at Zazzle
My Inner Frat Boy
I went to lunch today with a lesbian friend of mine. She recently posted a blog entry in her blog about embracing your inner frat boy. I have more then embraced mine. My inner frat boy is front and center for at least 4 hours a day 5 nights a week. But really he is around 99% of the time.
But today my inner frat boy got a real treat. It seems my lesbian friend has a new lady in her life. While I sat and listened to her tales of her new conquest my inner frat boy was at the edge of his seat. The stories of a new romance, lust and all that comes with a new lady love made me miss my active frat boy of old. But knowing that I am not willing to give up one second of my life as it is I was happy to settle with living vicariously through my friend.
When lunch was over I decided to walk back tot he office and I passed a store that had an item in it that I thought Iris would like. Nothing big, just a little something thoughtful. So I went in and bought it. I think my inner frat boy was reminded that even though something new is fun there is nothing a wonderful as what is tried and true.
But today my inner frat boy got a real treat. It seems my lesbian friend has a new lady in her life. While I sat and listened to her tales of her new conquest my inner frat boy was at the edge of his seat. The stories of a new romance, lust and all that comes with a new lady love made me miss my active frat boy of old. But knowing that I am not willing to give up one second of my life as it is I was happy to settle with living vicariously through my friend.
When lunch was over I decided to walk back tot he office and I passed a store that had an item in it that I thought Iris would like. Nothing big, just a little something thoughtful. So I went in and bought it. I think my inner frat boy was reminded that even though something new is fun there is nothing a wonderful as what is tried and true.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Why are Derek & Romaine so excited?
I say up-front that I LOVE Derek and Romaine, and I love hearing their take on the news, and hearing them bitch about Taxes. I'm never really sure how Derek manages to THINK so fast, and keep so much information about the news in his head! Impressive.
Also - I thought yesterday's show was particularly excellent - but I am a sucker for the gossipy shows, dishing about Hollywood. I mostly agreed on their fashion critique, as well. Miley Cyrus' dress was stupid. Derek mentioned that Sean Penn was at the Oscars with his wife, Robin Wright Penn - I looked it up and apparently they filed for divorce, but then UN-filed for divorce. So, apparently, all is well. She's probably a really good woman, and he probably begged. He's definitely got some self-awareness going on right now.
And I loved Derek's crack about Luis the Intern still having that "New Intern Smell".
And is the DnR fade-in music REALLY "bathhouse music?"
Dennis Hensley (please correct my spelling) says to go vote for people at: BIGGAYCASTING.com
OK - so here's my practical, lesbian rant about the early part of the show (please tune out if your Mom irritates you!):
I don't understand why Derek and Romaine are so willing to leave so much money with the Government every year, just hanging on to it, taking an interest-free loan to pay banks tons of money, and then -- Derek whispers about what a HUGE refund he is getting!
A refund. Of his own money. In other words, the Government is GIVING BACK HIS MONEY. They were just BORROWING it.
It's like telling your company - "take some extra money from my paycheck, give it to someone ELSE to go shopping with - and then just give it back to me later. I didn't need any interest."
And you know what happens? If you UNDERPAY your taxes - they FINE you! How come you can't fine them for keeping money that doesn't belong to them? ALSO - you can end up like us in California - "oh, you were getting a refund? you overpaid? too bad, we already spent your money. no refunds. At least not now." Great.
Here is what you're supposed to do, Ladies and Gentlemen (**and DO REMEMBER - this is not tax advice! Your tax situation may be different and you should contact your own tax advisors, or GOD FORBID, do your own research!)
(also - this works best if you work for a larger company, or a company that has its shit together - your mileage may vary!)
If you OWN A HOME and/or have a lot of writeoffs on your tax return, and you work at a company that withholds taxes from your paycheck, you can CHANGE YOUR WITHHOLDING - from 1 Exemption (for a single person) - to the correct amount for your situation. There are websites with calculators where you can input figures from your paycheck and it will tell you, based on your current salary and tax withholding - HOW MANY EXEMPTIONS YOU SHOULD BE CLAIMING.
Then, magically, YOUR PAYCHECK becomes HUGER! More take home pay! More money for hookers and blow.
Now, I know you're going to say "But Michelle, I *like* getting a refund every year! I wouldn't save money otherwise!"
Well here you go. Your company, most likely, has direct deposit for your paycheck. What you do, once you have all this extra money coming in, is RE-DIRECT it - to either another bank account, or a separate savings account - something harder to access. Most banks will allow you to open another account free of charge.
So, say your paycheck is currently $1000 every 2 weeks. Once you're getting all of YOUR money in your paycheck, and not sending it to the tax collector to be spent on Mormon Tax Breaks - lets say, your paycheck will be $1250 every 2 weeks.
Each paycheck, have your company deposit $250.00 into your fancy new Money Market, Interest Bearing Checking or Savings Account - and then the rest into whatever other account you normally have them deposit your check in.
Or - USE SOME SELF DISCIPLINE! Immediately transfer some amount of money into a separate account when you deposit your check.
This way, you'll start to accumulate money, you won't even notice it. I promise. And when it comes time to pay your property taxes, or buy that new 67" HD TV - there will be this great account full of money to go to!!
And you'll think: "Thank goodness for Michelle in San Francisco. Maybe I'll send HER some money!"
Now, I'm not saying this is something that is easy to do. You will actually need to pay attention for some length of time, make some phone calls, and fill out a few forms. But then - you'll keep all of your money where it belongs. IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT (pocket, mattress, whatever!).
/end rant.
PS: Exploding Sex Toy: Always Funny
Also - I thought yesterday's show was particularly excellent - but I am a sucker for the gossipy shows, dishing about Hollywood. I mostly agreed on their fashion critique, as well. Miley Cyrus' dress was stupid. Derek mentioned that Sean Penn was at the Oscars with his wife, Robin Wright Penn - I looked it up and apparently they filed for divorce, but then UN-filed for divorce. So, apparently, all is well. She's probably a really good woman, and he probably begged. He's definitely got some self-awareness going on right now.
And I loved Derek's crack about Luis the Intern still having that "New Intern Smell".
And is the DnR fade-in music REALLY "bathhouse music?"
Dennis Hensley (please correct my spelling) says to go vote for people at: BIGGAYCASTING.com
OK - so here's my practical, lesbian rant about the early part of the show (please tune out if your Mom irritates you!):
I don't understand why Derek and Romaine are so willing to leave so much money with the Government every year, just hanging on to it, taking an interest-free loan to pay banks tons of money, and then -- Derek whispers about what a HUGE refund he is getting!
A refund. Of his own money. In other words, the Government is GIVING BACK HIS MONEY. They were just BORROWING it.
It's like telling your company - "take some extra money from my paycheck, give it to someone ELSE to go shopping with - and then just give it back to me later. I didn't need any interest."
And you know what happens? If you UNDERPAY your taxes - they FINE you! How come you can't fine them for keeping money that doesn't belong to them? ALSO - you can end up like us in California - "oh, you were getting a refund? you overpaid? too bad, we already spent your money. no refunds. At least not now." Great.
Here is what you're supposed to do, Ladies and Gentlemen (**and DO REMEMBER - this is not tax advice! Your tax situation may be different and you should contact your own tax advisors, or GOD FORBID, do your own research!)
(also - this works best if you work for a larger company, or a company that has its shit together - your mileage may vary!)
If you OWN A HOME and/or have a lot of writeoffs on your tax return, and you work at a company that withholds taxes from your paycheck, you can CHANGE YOUR WITHHOLDING - from 1 Exemption (for a single person) - to the correct amount for your situation. There are websites with calculators where you can input figures from your paycheck and it will tell you, based on your current salary and tax withholding - HOW MANY EXEMPTIONS YOU SHOULD BE CLAIMING.
Then, magically, YOUR PAYCHECK becomes HUGER! More take home pay! More money for hookers and blow.
Now, I know you're going to say "But Michelle, I *like* getting a refund every year! I wouldn't save money otherwise!"
Well here you go. Your company, most likely, has direct deposit for your paycheck. What you do, once you have all this extra money coming in, is RE-DIRECT it - to either another bank account, or a separate savings account - something harder to access. Most banks will allow you to open another account free of charge.
So, say your paycheck is currently $1000 every 2 weeks. Once you're getting all of YOUR money in your paycheck, and not sending it to the tax collector to be spent on Mormon Tax Breaks - lets say, your paycheck will be $1250 every 2 weeks.
Each paycheck, have your company deposit $250.00 into your fancy new Money Market, Interest Bearing Checking or Savings Account - and then the rest into whatever other account you normally have them deposit your check in.
Or - USE SOME SELF DISCIPLINE! Immediately transfer some amount of money into a separate account when you deposit your check.
This way, you'll start to accumulate money, you won't even notice it. I promise. And when it comes time to pay your property taxes, or buy that new 67" HD TV - there will be this great account full of money to go to!!
And you'll think: "Thank goodness for Michelle in San Francisco. Maybe I'll send HER some money!"
Now, I'm not saying this is something that is easy to do. You will actually need to pay attention for some length of time, make some phone calls, and fill out a few forms. But then - you'll keep all of your money where it belongs. IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT (pocket, mattress, whatever!).
/end rant.
PS: Exploding Sex Toy: Always Funny
Monday, February 23, 2009
Mission 4: SHOW US YOUR PRIDE!!!
Mission 4: SHOW US YOUR PRIDE!As of Feb. 2, 2009 the Derek and Romaine Show can be heard weekdays on BOTH Sirius 109 and XM 98 from 6-10pm EST! Help us promote the fact that our show is now heard on XM! We want to make sure that all of the XM listeners are aware of the fact that OutQ and Derek and Romaine can be heard on XM channel 98 as well as Sirius 109.
For this week’s mission we are asking all of our listeners to show your DNR Pride! We know many of you listen to the show at home, in your car or at work so we want you to show your pride where ever you listen to the show the most often. Be creative and decorate your car, cubicle, make a t-shirt or put a sign up in your yard just show your love! BUT whatever you do make sure your friends know where they can listen to Derek and Romaine Sirius 109 and XM 98! When you are all done take a picture and send it to us at dnrshow@gmail.com so we can check it out and post it on the show blog! We will randomly be selecting listeners who have completed this mission and sending them a little reward.
Thanks for all of your help and support!!!
Romaine!
Flaming Sex Toys!
Sometimes amazingly good sex toys go bad! Yesterday I got a funny ass email from a listener who wanted to share a crazy sex toys story with me.
He wrote:
Hi Romaine,
I wanted to let you know that because of your show I bought a Fun Factory Delight Vibrator and it's been absolutely fantastic. I even bought one for a friend for his birthday. BUT, I wanted to let you know also that today I walked back into my cloud-filled bedroom today and saw that while it was in it's charging case, it EXPLODED, flew out of the case and burned my carpet. I'm just glad I was here. I'm not sure if you have one, but I was letting people know because I'd hate for someone to lose their house or something over a vibrator. I took pictures of it all if you care to see it.
Signed,
A Loyal Listener
Check out the Pictures!!!
I love my Fun Factory toys. I own many including the toy in these pictures. I'm a little shocked that a toy could melt down like this but I guess any electronic device with a rechargeable battery has this capability. Needless, to say this melt down has not changed my opinion of my Fun factory toys. I still think that this company puts tireless hours of work into designing the highest quality toys on the market today.
Having said that...HOLY SHIT!!! Look at that toy! This is a crazy story and I kind of love it. Can you imagine your house burning down because of your sex toy?!?! Picture the headlines in the local paper! What would the church say? LMFAO I love this story but I feel bad about the loss of the sex toy and the burned carpet. But the listener was right better a burned carpet then a burned "carpet" while using the thing!
-Romaine
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Scrabble Word of the Day!
...is just for Romaine today! Just in case it changes by the time you read this:
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Totes.
I promise that this weekend I'm going to catch up on DnR shows - right now, I'm listening to the show with Mr. Vetchley(?) about money. And how we need to spend it. But don't spend it if you don't have it. But if you can spend it, you should. But if you don't have it, save it, because lord knows the savings rate in this country sucks. But I did love that Derek said they "conducted a 2 hour interview in 14 minutes!!"
I do love that Derek. I have to say that because I didn't hear Romaine, not even once!!!
OK so.
Anyway. So I'm just checking in to say - do people REALLY use the word "TOTES"? Really? Like, I'm so FETCH!
To me, "Totes" are rubber boots that are really thin so you can roll them up and keep them in your purse or briefcase until it starts to rain - and then -- voila! you look like a douche, but you're a douche with dry feet.
OK, I'm "totes" done. Are you guys having a good weekend?
PS - I do have to post soon about My Evening With George in SF and How Michri and Chris TOTALLY BLEW US OFF! I'm not bitter. But you might not be interested...your comments will guide the blog content!!
I do love that Derek. I have to say that because I didn't hear Romaine, not even once!!!
OK so.
Anyway. So I'm just checking in to say - do people REALLY use the word "TOTES"? Really? Like, I'm so FETCH!
To me, "Totes" are rubber boots that are really thin so you can roll them up and keep them in your purse or briefcase until it starts to rain - and then -- voila! you look like a douche, but you're a douche with dry feet.
OK, I'm "totes" done. Are you guys having a good weekend?
PS - I do have to post soon about My Evening With George in SF and How Michri and Chris TOTALLY BLEW US OFF! I'm not bitter. But you might not be interested...your comments will guide the blog content!!
Friday Night Lives
Our show was not live last night. We had the night off because we worked the President's Day holiday. Weren't listening? I recapped it here. So since our show was not live, probably some of you are feeling ripped off, like you missed out on your entertainment because we needed to have lives. Trust me. I also missed out on some entertainment, like Cammer taking it all off in the chat room. However, I will cover quickly for you some of what I would have talked about on last night's show.
Drove to the supermarket and a woman ran across the highway in front of me, dressed head to toe in all black and carrying... A BABY! Earlier in the week, I complained about the lesbians walking their dog in a long black cloak. Do people want to die? Did no one retain anything from the safety discussions in elementary school? Then again, the lady in my neighborhood who jogs with reflecting tape striped up and down her on both sides looks unbelievably stupid. But still, can't there be a middle ground?
Freaky news in my email box from JC Adams of GayPornTimes.com. He was a guest on the show on Wednesday telling us all about the GayVNs this year (sans DNR). We were awesome there last year, by the way. Just ask YouTube! Anyway, as you know, Romaine and I spend a lot of time on the road promoting the show at pride events. A few years ago at Pride South Florida, I wanted to go out and the nice folks at Broadwalk offered to send one of their dancers over to pick me up and drive me so I could save some taxi money and get as drunk as I wanted. The dancer they sent was a hot Russian named Nickolay Petrov who was "gay for pay" as was his roommate at the time but he confided in me that he was actually gay but not to tell anyone because he didn't want his roommate to freak out, even though they were doing gay porn together. Ummm.... okay.
Drove to the supermarket and a woman ran across the highway in front of me, dressed head to toe in all black and carrying... A BABY! Earlier in the week, I complained about the lesbians walking their dog in a long black cloak. Do people want to die? Did no one retain anything from the safety discussions in elementary school? Then again, the lady in my neighborhood who jogs with reflecting tape striped up and down her on both sides looks unbelievably stupid. But still, can't there be a middle ground?
Freaky news in my email box from JC Adams of GayPornTimes.com. He was a guest on the show on Wednesday telling us all about the GayVNs this year (sans DNR). We were awesome there last year, by the way. Just ask YouTube! Anyway, as you know, Romaine and I spend a lot of time on the road promoting the show at pride events. A few years ago at Pride South Florida, I wanted to go out and the nice folks at Broadwalk offered to send one of their dancers over to pick me up and drive me so I could save some taxi money and get as drunk as I wanted. The dancer they sent was a hot Russian named Nickolay Petrov who was "gay for pay" as was his roommate at the time but he confided in me that he was actually gay but not to tell anyone because he didn't want his roommate to freak out, even though they were doing gay porn together. Ummm.... okay.
Anyway, flash forward and Nickolay is arrested for trying to kill an elderly Florida couple in a hired gun scheme gone awry and now JC informs us that Nickolay has been sentenced to twenty years in prison. Whoops! I wonder what happened to his super hot 70s muscle car with the cherry red leather interior. That was a sweet ride. You should have seen the jealous looks I got from the queens waiting at my hotel when that hot porn star rolled up in his steamy muscle car to take me away. But now he has been taken away. Oh well.
On a lighter note, I was just confirming on Friday my return to Pride South Florida this coming March 21st and 22nd. I will no doubt be back at Broadwalk and I plan to take a cab this time. Just in case! I also spent some time on Friday firming up my plans for Memorial Day weekend with Romaine at Adonis The Nightclub in Cincinnati for their pool party. I will even endeavor to get myself into some kind of shape (preferably not an oval) between now and then, which means no more banana pudding from the Magnolia Bakery. I also talked to the folks at Indy Pride and will definitely be back there on June 13th. All of our upcoming dates are listed over to the right here on the blog. Just click on the link for more info about that event.
Sorry you missed having a live show, but I didn't miss going to work one bit! I slept until noon. Made myself a pot of coffee. Lolled around in bed. And watched a lot of TV. Dollhouse (much improved, especially with that yummy Matt Keeslar guest-starring. Matty call me!), Battlestar (only 4 more episodes!!! NOOOOOO!!!! Jamie Bamber call me!) and Burn Notice (Jeffrey Donovan call me right away!). Romaine and I will have full TV recaps and more on what we did this weekend when we return to the air live on Monday! Have a good weekend bitches!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Facebook Friends
I have made a point of saying repeatedly on the show that I don't add people I don't know on Facebook. I do have a Facebook Fan Group, as tacky as it sounds, which I am thrilled for people to join. But Facebook has lots of personal info on it and I really just want to use it as a way to keep up with my friends and family. You know, a private place that is just mine and not the domain of all 19 million SIRIUS XM subscribers. That's not too much to ask right? You get four hours out of me every day, can't I have the other twenty hours to myself?
Well, I got a friend request today and it made me laugh so hard I was very tempted to add the listener just because frankly it's hard to make me laugh like that. Anthony in Orlando, FL wrote: "Hey Derek. I know you don't want to add people to your friend list that you don't actually know, but come on, I listen to you every day (which my boyfriend hates). Dont' be a bitch, princess." Bizarre punctuation aside, his request really touched me. And really, do I know him any less than the woman I apparently went to high school with but don't remember who tried to add me last week? Not really. But I am still not going to add him.
So join my Fan Page and you can see videos of me and photos and my blog updates automatically in the notes section. And post something. And be funny like Anthony. I like that.
Well, I got a friend request today and it made me laugh so hard I was very tempted to add the listener just because frankly it's hard to make me laugh like that. Anthony in Orlando, FL wrote: "Hey Derek. I know you don't want to add people to your friend list that you don't actually know, but come on, I listen to you every day (which my boyfriend hates). Dont' be a bitch, princess." Bizarre punctuation aside, his request really touched me. And really, do I know him any less than the woman I apparently went to high school with but don't remember who tried to add me last week? Not really. But I am still not going to add him.
So join my Fan Page and you can see videos of me and photos and my blog updates automatically in the notes section. And post something. And be funny like Anthony. I like that.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Mission 3!
Mission 3: Truckers and Texters
As of Feb. 2, 2009 the Derek and Romaine Show can be heard weekdays on BOTH Sirius 109 and XM 98 from 6-10pm EST!
Help us promote the fact that our show is now heard on XM 98! We want to make sure that all of the XM listeners are aware of the fact that OutQ and Derek and Romaine can be heard on XM channel 98 as well as Sirius 109. This weeks mission is all about reaching out to people in unexpected ways and seeing how they react. We are asking all of our truckers out there to get on their CB radios and start some random chatter about Derek and Romaine. In the past truckers have said things like "I'm fuckin' and truckin' with Derek and Romaine." Make up something new just see if you can create a stir. For our listeners who are not truckers we want you to send random and creative text messages to your friends (especially those with XM radios). Get a conversation started and don't forget to mention where they can catch the show.
When you have completed your mission we want you to call into the show during happy hour this week and share with us how your friends reacted to your random messages. We will be selecting random callers to receive prizes and one lucky person will receive a Clarisonic Skin Care System. We have already given away two of them to lucky winners and the next winner could be you!
You have your mission now get to work!
As of Feb. 2, 2009 the Derek and Romaine Show can be heard weekdays on BOTH Sirius 109 and XM 98 from 6-10pm EST!
Help us promote the fact that our show is now heard on XM 98! We want to make sure that all of the XM listeners are aware of the fact that OutQ and Derek and Romaine can be heard on XM channel 98 as well as Sirius 109. This weeks mission is all about reaching out to people in unexpected ways and seeing how they react. We are asking all of our truckers out there to get on their CB radios and start some random chatter about Derek and Romaine. In the past truckers have said things like "I'm fuckin' and truckin' with Derek and Romaine." Make up something new just see if you can create a stir. For our listeners who are not truckers we want you to send random and creative text messages to your friends (especially those with XM radios). Get a conversation started and don't forget to mention where they can catch the show.
When you have completed your mission we want you to call into the show during happy hour this week and share with us how your friends reacted to your random messages. We will be selecting random callers to receive prizes and one lucky person will receive a Clarisonic Skin Care System. We have already given away two of them to lucky winners and the next winner could be you!
You have your mission now get to work!
Who Brew?
You know, all these "Mission" posts remind me of Hebrew School.
When I was little, we had these books called "Mission to Mars" that I guess were trying to tell us that Hebrew was really like crazy Moon language, but we had to learn it. The further along you got, the less English there was. Sort of like Derek & Romaine. The further into the 4 hours you get, the less you can understand them.
JUST KIDDING!
I'm completely bummed out that I missed yesterday's show. At 3pm I was well into my Housewives of the OC marathon, and hadn't gotten off the couch.
I better go check my newsletter and see what's on today's show. I am going to Ikea tonight so I will probably miss the ending. Will have to set the Stiletto to preserve every word.
When I was little, we had these books called "Mission to Mars" that I guess were trying to tell us that Hebrew was really like crazy Moon language, but we had to learn it. The further along you got, the less English there was. Sort of like Derek & Romaine. The further into the 4 hours you get, the less you can understand them.
JUST KIDDING!
I'm completely bummed out that I missed yesterday's show. At 3pm I was well into my Housewives of the OC marathon, and hadn't gotten off the couch.
I better go check my newsletter and see what's on today's show. I am going to Ikea tonight so I will probably miss the ending. Will have to set the Stiletto to preserve every word.
Tonight's Show
I am never a fan of working on a holiday but we are taking this Friday off as a trade so it's not so bad. Besides, being in a largely deserted office reminded both of us of the good old bad old days when we first started doing our show at SIRIUS back in 2003.
We had a dream guy (Robert Moss) on the show and he did some quick interpreting of dreams for people. We did get some freaky dreams (skinny baby/fat baby and sky raining fire/blood) as well as a gay dream about some homo descending a staircase. That prompted me to start doing Norma Desmond impressions on the webcam in the DNR Chat Room. Susie Bright also dropped by in studio to hang out with us and it was nice to see her in person. She's fun.
The highlight of the night: a listener known only as "Cammer" was hanging out in the chat room. The listeners convinced him to strip off his clothes and then he started to blow himself! I was impressed. He was a hot guy too and he has a nice body. Who is this hunky blondish mystery man? I guess Big Ben has some competition now!
Oh and don't forget to watch this season of the Amazing Race. The first episode had the most hilarious challenge ("Don't let a cheese hit me!") and an exciting finale with a foot race to the end. I even cried when one of the teams arrived on the mat. It had it all!
We had a dream guy (Robert Moss) on the show and he did some quick interpreting of dreams for people. We did get some freaky dreams (skinny baby/fat baby and sky raining fire/blood) as well as a gay dream about some homo descending a staircase. That prompted me to start doing Norma Desmond impressions on the webcam in the DNR Chat Room. Susie Bright also dropped by in studio to hang out with us and it was nice to see her in person. She's fun.
The highlight of the night: a listener known only as "Cammer" was hanging out in the chat room. The listeners convinced him to strip off his clothes and then he started to blow himself! I was impressed. He was a hot guy too and he has a nice body. Who is this hunky blondish mystery man? I guess Big Ben has some competition now!
Oh and don't forget to watch this season of the Amazing Race. The first episode had the most hilarious challenge ("Don't let a cheese hit me!") and an exciting finale with a foot race to the end. I even cried when one of the teams arrived on the mat. It had it all!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Thanks to all the listeners who showed their love of the show by updating their MySpace and Facebook Status Updates to let everyone know about our move to XM 98, and posting on their blogs about it too. We have more missions coming up, including one next week for our trucker listeners!Derek Answers Your Questions!
I want to thank all of the listeners who write to me with questions and comments about the show. I try to answer as many as I can, either personally or in the Monday Mailbag. Here are some recent questions that you may want the answers to as well:
Patrick wanted to know the name of the book I got my roommate Mike for his birthday. It's called The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood. It was just written up in Newsweek and EW, being so timely following US Airways #1549. We are also trying to get the author on the show! Oh and you can hear more about Mike's birthday in my most recent blog entry. And no, for the millionth time, we are not boyfriends.
Corinne wrote to me about Prop 8 and the Salvation Army. In the wave of the Prop 8 vote in California, we talked a lot on the show about organizations and people who supported the vote and who we should not support in return (I'm looking at you LDS!) We also talked about the Salvation Army. Corinne thought there was a connection between the two and wanted proof since her friends were disbelievers. In this case, her friends are correct. The Salvation Army had no direct involvement in the passage of Prop 8. However, we did discuss them as an organization that has a history of not supporting the LGBT community through their work and policies. They came up largely because of the timing (the holidays) when they have their most visible and active fundraising of the year (red buckets and bell-ringers), and we were encouraging listeners to give them anti-discrimination bucks to convince them to reverse their policies. Since the bucks were made available at NoOnDivorce.com, I can see where the confusion came in.
If you have a question for me that you want answered in the Monday Mailbag, email me at derek@derekhartley.com!
Patrick wanted to know the name of the book I got my roommate Mike for his birthday. It's called The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood. It was just written up in Newsweek and EW, being so timely following US Airways #1549. We are also trying to get the author on the show! Oh and you can hear more about Mike's birthday in my most recent blog entry. And no, for the millionth time, we are not boyfriends.
Corinne wrote to me about Prop 8 and the Salvation Army. In the wave of the Prop 8 vote in California, we talked a lot on the show about organizations and people who supported the vote and who we should not support in return (I'm looking at you LDS!) We also talked about the Salvation Army. Corinne thought there was a connection between the two and wanted proof since her friends were disbelievers. In this case, her friends are correct. The Salvation Army had no direct involvement in the passage of Prop 8. However, we did discuss them as an organization that has a history of not supporting the LGBT community through their work and policies. They came up largely because of the timing (the holidays) when they have their most visible and active fundraising of the year (red buckets and bell-ringers), and we were encouraging listeners to give them anti-discrimination bucks to convince them to reverse their policies. Since the bucks were made available at NoOnDivorce.com, I can see where the confusion came in.
If you have a question for me that you want answered in the Monday Mailbag, email me at derek@derekhartley.com!
Friday, February 13, 2009
How many hours a day can Romaine talk?
I was up at 6:15am today otherwise known as the middle of my night because I had to be in the city for an interview on Doctor Radio (Sirius 114, Xm something). I don't know about you but if I actually have to set an alarm I never get a good night of sleep. I think it is an internal fear that the alarm won't go off and I won't get where I need to be on time. So last night, I went to bed around 12:30 and was awake every 20 minutes or so after that. Finally, 10 minutes before my alarm was set to go off I rolled out of bed giving up on the idea that I could actually get any sleep at all. I was in my car and on my way into the city by 7 am. YAY me!
At 9am I went on Doctor Radio to talk about gay stuff. You know being gay, coming out, telling your parents, oh and then being a gay with a kid and we accomplished all of this chit chat in an hour’s time. It was actually a lot of fun. After hanging out with those smarty pants doctors I headed back to Sirius to get some work done.
Doctor Radio = 1 hour of talk time
Life at Sirius is never planned. Sometimes you just get swept up into something and there you go. So I was sitting at my desk talking with Greg when I realized Frank's show hadn't even started yet! WTF? This day started way too early. After a few minutes of planning I joined Greg in walking down to the OutQ studio. Where we had fun playing tricks on Frank. An hour later I was making a frantic call from a bathroom. Frank didn't like the competition it seems.
Frank Decaro show= 1 hour of talk time
Here I sit at my desk thinking about tonight’s show. The doctor radio show I was on is a 2 hour show that airs once a week. Frank Decaro's show is a 3 hour show. MY show is a 4 hour show done 5 days a week. So in a normal week I do (4x5 =20) 20 hours of talking a week! That is except this week where now I will end up doing at least 22 FULL hours!!! I'm no mathematician but holy shit! Who knew I had so much to say?
At 9am I went on Doctor Radio to talk about gay stuff. You know being gay, coming out, telling your parents, oh and then being a gay with a kid and we accomplished all of this chit chat in an hour’s time. It was actually a lot of fun. After hanging out with those smarty pants doctors I headed back to Sirius to get some work done.
Doctor Radio = 1 hour of talk time
Life at Sirius is never planned. Sometimes you just get swept up into something and there you go. So I was sitting at my desk talking with Greg when I realized Frank's show hadn't even started yet! WTF? This day started way too early. After a few minutes of planning I joined Greg in walking down to the OutQ studio. Where we had fun playing tricks on Frank. An hour later I was making a frantic call from a bathroom. Frank didn't like the competition it seems.
Frank Decaro show= 1 hour of talk time
Here I sit at my desk thinking about tonight’s show. The doctor radio show I was on is a 2 hour show that airs once a week. Frank Decaro's show is a 3 hour show. MY show is a 4 hour show done 5 days a week. So in a normal week I do (4x5 =20) 20 hours of talking a week! That is except this week where now I will end up doing at least 22 FULL hours!!! I'm no mathematician but holy shit! Who knew I had so much to say?
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I fucking hate LOST!
LOST!
Okay, so I have been watching this fucking show since it started and I fucking hate it. I still don't know anymore about that stupid fucking island then I did at the end of season one. It is bull shit!!! So why then am I compelled to continue watching? I'll tell you. I think it is because I hate to admit I have wasted so much fucking time. I have to believe that at some point the big payoff is going to come. It hasn't and my trust in the fact that it will is waning but alas I keep watching. It is kind of like that other show I hate.
THE L WORD!
I fucking hate everything about that stupid fucking show. At one time I could at least enjoy the fact that the girls were hot but now they are fucking people I hate which makes me want to vomit. Why watch a show where the very images on the screen make you sick? Again, I have invested 5 full years to this stupid lesbian drama. Can I really quit with just a few episodes left? Sadly, no. I have to just close my eyes and plug my ears at the gross and nasty parts (nearly every second of every show) and hope that this too shall pass. Then The L Word will be gone and the world will be a better place.
Now if only that fucking island would go away too. Two shows that should get LOST and never be found!
Okay, so I have been watching this fucking show since it started and I fucking hate it. I still don't know anymore about that stupid fucking island then I did at the end of season one. It is bull shit!!! So why then am I compelled to continue watching? I'll tell you. I think it is because I hate to admit I have wasted so much fucking time. I have to believe that at some point the big payoff is going to come. It hasn't and my trust in the fact that it will is waning but alas I keep watching. It is kind of like that other show I hate.
THE L WORD!
I fucking hate everything about that stupid fucking show. At one time I could at least enjoy the fact that the girls were hot but now they are fucking people I hate which makes me want to vomit. Why watch a show where the very images on the screen make you sick? Again, I have invested 5 full years to this stupid lesbian drama. Can I really quit with just a few episodes left? Sadly, no. I have to just close my eyes and plug my ears at the gross and nasty parts (nearly every second of every show) and hope that this too shall pass. Then The L Word will be gone and the world will be a better place.
Now if only that fucking island would go away too. Two shows that should get LOST and never be found!
My Wild Opinions
You know me. I am filled with all sorts of gems. I think that deranged octuplet mom should be in jail. I think stupid people with 23 coupons shouldn't be allowed in the self-service check-out line at the supermarket. And when I love something, however irrational (Heather Locklear, 30 Rock, tapioca pudding), I can't help but declare it as loudly as possible. And I love Tom Judson!
Long time listeners of the show are familiar with the adult performer Gus Mattox, who was the titular star of my magnum opus "Big Rig" for Buckshot Productions. I thought I was particularly winning in my 45 seconds of screen time, interspersed with XXX tonsil hockey. And while Gus was pretty good himself (GVN Performer Of The Year, ahem!), I think my Capri pants and shimmery leatherette shirt really stole the show. Gus appeared on our radio show many times and I always loved having him on the air. But more than that, I have enjoyed getting to know him better in our time off the air.
Well, Gus as we have known him is no more. He was long since replaced by Tom, or reverted back to Tom. However you want to look at it. I haven't seen him as much since he went back to his normal life as a civilian. But, there have been a couple of magical moments. I even wrote a blog entry about one of them, after my visit to his place upstate last summer. Well, I just discovered that I (and now you too) can keep up with the further adventures of Tom in his new blog. Tom has always been a terrific writer on his personal website and now he has finally taken a leap into modern times with a new gem which looks to me like a sensation. Check it out for yourself!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Lies, all Lies. And Luis. (I asked Sam!)
Before I post again tonight, I wanted to make sure I said:
DEREK LIES!
Do you see Stanton in Austin posting on this blog? I haven't seen him. Didn't you hear Derek say that Stanton in Austin was going to post? I did!
This [radio show] is a [radio show] of lies!! (if you know what movie that's (adjusted) from, you get a pr.....well, you get me saying "That's Right! You're awesome!")
I asked Sam how to spell "Luis's" name. Now that I know it's spelled this way, I wonder even more what he looks like.
I think he has a great voice! No detectable accent - personality - very nice! But: Video Game nerd! It's OK, we'll forgive him as long as he's hot.
I asked Derek to post a picture on the Blog ASAP.
I admit I was kind of bummed none of the questions threw him at all. Some listeners definitely went down some scary roads - don't you think??
Well - I better go home now. Night Night Bitches!
DEREK LIES!
Do you see Stanton in Austin posting on this blog? I haven't seen him. Didn't you hear Derek say that Stanton in Austin was going to post? I did!
This [radio show] is a [radio show] of lies!! (if you know what movie that's (adjusted) from, you get a pr.....well, you get me saying "That's Right! You're awesome!")
I asked Sam how to spell "Luis's" name. Now that I know it's spelled this way, I wonder even more what he looks like.
I think he has a great voice! No detectable accent - personality - very nice! But: Video Game nerd! It's OK, we'll forgive him as long as he's hot.
I asked Derek to post a picture on the Blog ASAP.
I admit I was kind of bummed none of the questions threw him at all. Some listeners definitely went down some scary roads - don't you think??
Well - I better go home now. Night Night Bitches!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hot Marines On YouTube.com!
We have talked about this a few times on the show, including again last night, and some of you have had some trouble finding the links to the videos. So here they are:
First, there is the video of the sexy marine thrown into a shower. I think it had a certain homoerotic charge to it, especially when he corners the other marine in the shower and tweaks his nipple. Romaine didn't think it was enough like gay porn, but you can decide for yourself. Post your comments below.
I originally went down a YouTube.com rabbit hole after I was sent the Your Tax Dollars At Work clip, where marines dance around when they are supposed to be working. This video is hilarious and the main dancer, well, let's just say there is something familiar to us in his moves!
There are tons and tons of other dancing Marines, some shirtless, some not. Just keep clicking down the rabbit hole on the right hand side and the next thing you know your entire afternoon is gone. Personally, I still think there is nothing hotter than the boys who did their own version of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. But waste a few hours online and decide for yourself!
First, there is the video of the sexy marine thrown into a shower. I think it had a certain homoerotic charge to it, especially when he corners the other marine in the shower and tweaks his nipple. Romaine didn't think it was enough like gay porn, but you can decide for yourself. Post your comments below.
I originally went down a YouTube.com rabbit hole after I was sent the Your Tax Dollars At Work clip, where marines dance around when they are supposed to be working. This video is hilarious and the main dancer, well, let's just say there is something familiar to us in his moves!
There are tons and tons of other dancing Marines, some shirtless, some not. Just keep clicking down the rabbit hole on the right hand side and the next thing you know your entire afternoon is gone. Personally, I still think there is nothing hotter than the boys who did their own version of Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. But waste a few hours online and decide for yourself!
What's the Agenda?
I received the latest issue of Equality Magazine from the HRC and just on the inside cover is an ad from the new Sirius/XM Satellite radio that "The Agenda" with Joe Solmonese and Mary Breslauer is on Thursday 6-8pm on XM Radio - and then it says it's coming soon to OutQ Sirius channel 109!
What?
OK, so it says to "visit http://www.xmradio.com for more information" - and...nothing.
Derek? Romaine? Whasssaaa? Is that going to be going on in the Diana Cage time slut? I mean, slot?
Tonight is all about the Westminster Dog Show , though I'm waiting until tomorrow night's Toy Group to see the Yorkshire Terriers. At least you can count on dogs to look good in HD!
I guess everyone else is watching Heroes - so boring! I mean, what? How interesting. Do you watch that show? What am I missing?
I thought it was cool to hear Kim Coles on the show today. I caught a Living Single marathon the other day and just love her character. Simple, cheerful and funny. What's not to like? Plus I have a huge crush on Queen Latifah. Don't judge me. I can crush on a woman named "Queen".
Let's see - what else happened today? I missed a lot of the show, sadly, because I had to work, and then in the middle of the show was Barack Obama's news conference, and I suddenly felt that I should be responsible and see what he had to say. Silly me!
What did I miss?
What?
OK, so it says to "visit http://www.xmradio.com for more information" - and...nothing.
Derek? Romaine? Whasssaaa? Is that going to be going on in the Diana Cage time slut? I mean, slot?
Tonight is all about the Westminster Dog Show , though I'm waiting until tomorrow night's Toy Group to see the Yorkshire Terriers. At least you can count on dogs to look good in HD!
I guess everyone else is watching Heroes - so boring! I mean, what? How interesting. Do you watch that show? What am I missing?
I thought it was cool to hear Kim Coles on the show today. I caught a Living Single marathon the other day and just love her character. Simple, cheerful and funny. What's not to like? Plus I have a huge crush on Queen Latifah. Don't judge me. I can crush on a woman named "Queen".
Let's see - what else happened today? I missed a lot of the show, sadly, because I had to work, and then in the middle of the show was Barack Obama's news conference, and I suddenly felt that I should be responsible and see what he had to say. Silly me!
What did I miss?
Monday, February 9, 2009
This weeks Mission!
We have a new blog! Which is why this weeks mission in our Bitches campaign is to Blog about DNR and your love for the show! Get blogging bitches.
Mission 2: Bloggers!
As of Feb. 2, 2009 the Derek and Romaine Show can be heard weekdays on BOTH Sirius 109 and XM 98 from 6-10pm EST!
Help us promote the fact that our show is now heard on XM! We want to make sure that all of the XM listeners are aware of the fact that OutQ and Derek and Romaine can be heard on XM channel 98 as well as Sirius 109. For this week’s mission we are asking all of our listeners to take a few minutes and blog about what you love about Derek and Romaine. Post a favorite quote, explain why you love the show, or make a video blog but whatever you do make sure your friends know where they can listen to Derek and Romaine Sirius 109 and XM 98! If you don’t have a blog then convince your favorite blogger to help us out. When you are all done send us a link at dnrshow@gmail.com so we can check it out! We will randomly be selecting listeners who have completed this mission and sending them a little reward and one winner this week will get a Clarisonic Skin Care System!
Thanks for all of your help and support!!!
Romaine!
Mission 2: Bloggers!
As of Feb. 2, 2009 the Derek and Romaine Show can be heard weekdays on BOTH Sirius 109 and XM 98 from 6-10pm EST!
Help us promote the fact that our show is now heard on XM! We want to make sure that all of the XM listeners are aware of the fact that OutQ and Derek and Romaine can be heard on XM channel 98 as well as Sirius 109. For this week’s mission we are asking all of our listeners to take a few minutes and blog about what you love about Derek and Romaine. Post a favorite quote, explain why you love the show, or make a video blog but whatever you do make sure your friends know where they can listen to Derek and Romaine Sirius 109 and XM 98! If you don’t have a blog then convince your favorite blogger to help us out. When you are all done send us a link at dnrshow@gmail.com so we can check it out! We will randomly be selecting listeners who have completed this mission and sending them a little reward and one winner this week will get a Clarisonic Skin Care System!
Thanks for all of your help and support!!!
Romaine!
Hot Boys Get FUCT!
The comedy troupe FUCT is coming back to the show this week. Don't forget to check them out this Tuesday at 7:05pm ET/4:05pm PT. The guys are really cute and as you can see from the photo above that I took at their last appearance, they don't mind taking it all off. The comedy routines they do generally involve some kind of painful act. In this case, it was the Heartstopper, a large board with a long rubber band attached to it at each end. The hot guy (above: Jon Crane) takes his shirt off and puts the board behind his arms, while a volunteer from the audience (in this case, me), pulls the band as far away from him as he can and then let's it go. The band of course then snaps violently into his abdomen leaving a nasty mark. This kind of play is much kinkier than I am used to, but when the guy is this hot and this willing, what are you going to do? Tune in Tuesday to find out what insane antics they will be up to this time!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Whitney Sighting?
...because I know how much Derek loves Whitney - I have just received an actual sighting of Whitney performing (I believe at a party for Clive Davis?) from an old friend of mine who worked at the party -- So, does this mean that a new Whitney album is imminent?
(I DON'T EVEN CARE! WHY AM I TYPING THIS?)
UPDATE: 1:57am - just want to be clear that this performance is probably a duet with Jennifer Hudson, so may not be an album as much as making sure she will actually show up....further news to come. Can't find info on any other gossip site yet...
(I DON'T EVEN CARE! WHY AM I TYPING THIS?)
UPDATE: 1:57am - just want to be clear that this performance is probably a duet with Jennifer Hudson, so may not be an album as much as making sure she will actually show up....further news to come. Can't find info on any other gossip site yet...
Saturday, February 7, 2009
I sold my Sirius Radio Today...
...to a listener in Tracy whose sister picked it up for him. I sold it on CraigsList, a website that I normally only look at to peruse the "Casual Encounters" section.
Just kidding.
I use it to read just how angry and confrontational Lesbians can be from the safety of their keyboard! Then, I can question my life choices, and wonder if a nice Jewish girl can somehow become a Nun?
Well, nevermind that. I don't think Nuns are allowed to do anything fun. Except sing "The Hills are Alive" and steal peoples fiances! Yeah, baby! Although The Baroness was a terrible bitch! (but her measurements were 36-24-36 according to Hollywood Studio Magazine! va-va-voom!)
OK - so I sold my original Sirius Reciever - it was a little old - the very first one I purchased when Howard first announced he was moving to Sirius. At the time I was completely unaware that there was any such thing as OutQ.
Now look at me. A Derek & Romaine hag.
Unfortunately I didn't get to listen to much of Friday's show. I never like to miss much, because everyone is jussssst a little loopier on Fridays. But then there was the replay of the GLAAD award winning Laramie Project show (go Katie!) that cut everything short.
Ryan in CT didn't let me down - what was he going on about "going to Fashion Week"? I'm still not sure I can quite figure him out (maybe it's better that way!), but he is definitely one of the funnier callers. I thought the interview with Whatshername was kinda boring with Romaine dead-silent and Derek playing the dutiful role of Fanboy. I don't think that she's had that thoughtful of an interview in YEARS!
But, I'm just mean.
(update: the Sally Kellerman interview was much more entertaining on the replay today (Sunday), oddly enough -- so I mostly take it back. Plus, she still looks great. Ranch Dressing!!)
Today in San Francisco it was gorgeous, warm. Tank top and hot pants weather in the Castro, I'm sure. Tomorrow is GLBT Dog Lovers Meetup at a local dog park here in the East Bay. I'll see if I can get George in San Francisco to join me, but he's being a stick-in-the-mud lately! Too busy staying home, getting laid, I bet!!
What are Derek and Romaine doing this weekend?
Just kidding.
I use it to read just how angry and confrontational Lesbians can be from the safety of their keyboard! Then, I can question my life choices, and wonder if a nice Jewish girl can somehow become a Nun?
Well, nevermind that. I don't think Nuns are allowed to do anything fun. Except sing "The Hills are Alive" and steal peoples fiances! Yeah, baby! Although The Baroness was a terrible bitch! (but her measurements were 36-24-36 according to Hollywood Studio Magazine! va-va-voom!)
OK - so I sold my original Sirius Reciever - it was a little old - the very first one I purchased when Howard first announced he was moving to Sirius. At the time I was completely unaware that there was any such thing as OutQ.
Now look at me. A Derek & Romaine hag.
Unfortunately I didn't get to listen to much of Friday's show. I never like to miss much, because everyone is jussssst a little loopier on Fridays. But then there was the replay of the GLAAD award winning Laramie Project show (go Katie!) that cut everything short.
Ryan in CT didn't let me down - what was he going on about "going to Fashion Week"? I'm still not sure I can quite figure him out (maybe it's better that way!), but he is definitely one of the funnier callers. I thought the interview with Whatshername was kinda boring with Romaine dead-silent and Derek playing the dutiful role of Fanboy. I don't think that she's had that thoughtful of an interview in YEARS!
But, I'm just mean.
(update: the Sally Kellerman interview was much more entertaining on the replay today (Sunday), oddly enough -- so I mostly take it back. Plus, she still looks great. Ranch Dressing!!)
Today in San Francisco it was gorgeous, warm. Tank top and hot pants weather in the Castro, I'm sure. Tomorrow is GLBT Dog Lovers Meetup at a local dog park here in the East Bay. I'll see if I can get George in San Francisco to join me, but he's being a stick-in-the-mud lately! Too busy staying home, getting laid, I bet!!
What are Derek and Romaine doing this weekend?
A Night Out With Listeners!
Last night, the show ended early, so I decided to go out and have dinner like a normal dignified person. Usually we are done at 10pm which is a little late for most of my friends to eat. But since we were getting off at 8pm while the Laramie Project special aired, there was plenty of time to grab a bite. Most of my friends ended up already having plans, so a night spent with listeners started to form. Steven from Kansas was in town, as was Mikey from Virginia. Damian recently moved to the city from California and we have been trying to meet up for a couple of weeks now. ADD Jeff has been here a while. And John is a local guy who has been listening to the show and hanging out in the DNR Chat Room most nights. We had a lot of fun down at ELMO and then later at Barracuda, and you can CLICK HERE to get the full rundown of what happened at my regular blog. Enjoy!
The Laramie Project Ten Years Later
Tonight we aired a rebroadcast of the GLAAD award-winning special "The Laramie Project Ten Years Later: The Lasting Legacy Of Matthew Shepard. Romaine Patterson and our former intern Katie put together the two hour special to look at the theatrical production "The Laramie Project" and how it has impacted people over the last decade. It was narrated by Stockard Channing, who won an Emmy for portraying Judy Shepard in the NBC movie "The Matthew Shepard Story," and had a special introduction by Barbara Walters. This was the first time the special was made available to XM subscribers on our new channel XM 98. If you missed it, the special will rebroadcast this Sunday, February 8th at 8pm ET/5pm PT and can be heard on SIRIUS 109, XM 98 and online at sirius.com.
What did you think of the special? Post a comment and share your thoughts.
What did you think of the special? Post a comment and share your thoughts.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Walk It Out!
Since it came up again tonight after Greg played the song coming back from break, it is worth posting about in the show blog. For some reason, Romaine does not get the magic of Walk It Out. Maybe because she hasn't seen this sensational Fosse video featuring Gwen Verdon and what appears to be two other middle-aged housewives walking it out. It was the inspiration for Beyonce's Single Ladies video and let's face it, it is kind of awesome!
Then again, I do not get her crazy obsession with Yo Stink Bitch from Nip/Tuck.
Then again, I do not get her crazy obsession with Yo Stink Bitch from Nip/Tuck.
I'm in love with Derek....
's.....NEW 65" FLAT PANEL!
I want to roll around in its HD depths...I want to curl up on the couch and watch Madmen in gigantic living color...I want to stare at Drew Barrymore's overly made up face as I try to imagine WHAT she could POSSIBLY be thinking about with her Grey Gardens remake --
Is that so wrong?
I'm so jealous! I want to go over to his house RIGHT NOW! Romaine, please come pick me up.
I was so disappointed tonight in the quality of callers for Reichen...BUT! I do have to say that Reichen just was not putting the charisma out there! He is hot! hot! hot! But unless you're looking at him...well. Snore. Next time, tell him to wait to draw the bath until the call is over, and to focus on being hilarious and scintillating. Didn't think I could spell that, did you?
But, I *am* looking forward to his call back to let us know what happened. Maybe some strong, silent type out there sent his Manhunt photo to Reichen?
Buddy is barking at someone at the door, so you know what that means:
I get to taze someone! Nighty-night Beehotches!
I want to roll around in its HD depths...I want to curl up on the couch and watch Madmen in gigantic living color...I want to stare at Drew Barrymore's overly made up face as I try to imagine WHAT she could POSSIBLY be thinking about with her Grey Gardens remake --
Is that so wrong?
I'm so jealous! I want to go over to his house RIGHT NOW! Romaine, please come pick me up.
I was so disappointed tonight in the quality of callers for Reichen...BUT! I do have to say that Reichen just was not putting the charisma out there! He is hot! hot! hot! But unless you're looking at him...well. Snore. Next time, tell him to wait to draw the bath until the call is over, and to focus on being hilarious and scintillating. Didn't think I could spell that, did you?
But, I *am* looking forward to his call back to let us know what happened. Maybe some strong, silent type out there sent his Manhunt photo to Reichen?
Buddy is barking at someone at the door, so you know what that means:
I get to taze someone! Nighty-night Beehotches!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Date Reichen!
Tonight on the show we tried to find a boyfriend for Reichen (seen above with me, Calpernia Addams, J.P. Calderon, and Jenny Shimizu at Gay Days Anaheim 2007). He is a hot slice so I am sure a lot of guys are intimidated. I know they were shy to call. When a woman is the best caller, you know the men are pussies. That being said, I think Ben in GA has a good chance with him. He is very cute and tall and he did well on the phone with Reichen. We'll see. Reichen promised to call into the show again in a few weeks and see how it went. And if you want to be in the running, you can email him too through his website thereichen.com!
We're On XM!
This is our first blog posting and our first week on XM 98. To borrow a tired phrase from Romaine "It's exciting!" We have been buzzing behind the scenes for a couple of weeks now since we heard the news and it has been busy busy busy ever since. I know it is hard to tell on the air since our show is as sloppy and messy as ever, but I promise we are working hard for you!
So we have started this new official blog for the show to keep people updated on the show and to give you more inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes. Feel free to email us here if you have any questions about the show. You can email us at dnrshow@gmail.com and we will try to answer your question in our Monday Mailbag segment or right here in the blog! We want to hear from you.
So we have started this new official blog for the show to keep people updated on the show and to give you more inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes. Feel free to email us here if you have any questions about the show. You can email us at dnrshow@gmail.com and we will try to answer your question in our Monday Mailbag segment or right here in the blog! We want to hear from you.
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