Derek and Romaine
Comedy
About
Since 2003, Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson have been the dynamic duo known as Derek and Romaine. Their award-winning radio show engaged and titillated audiences with humor and heart. Now this groundbreaking gay/lesbian duo can be enjoyed as a podcast. Now live daily streaming show coming Jan 2016 to DerekAndRomaine.com.
Episodes
- Mixed Reality
Derek and Romaine talk to singer songwriter Mike Maimone about his new book Guess What? I Love You, the companion album, dealing with grief and loss, kd lang and hitting the road. NOTE: Audio sync issues in the interview portion of this ep…
- In The Dance
DNR dance it out and make out, Tik Tok Jessica trend, imaginary friends, rib remodeling, and Travis Stancil talks dancing, competition and Pageant Queens. NOTE: Audio sync issues in the interview portion of this episode. Sorry! This episod…
- Another Gay Interview
Derek and Romaine chat with filmmaker Todd Stephens about the re-release of Another Gay Sequel and his journey as an out gay filmmaker. NOTE: Audio sync issues in the interview portion of this episode. Sorry! This episode is just a sample…
- Hit The Road
The Highline turns 20, a second Sphinx may be in Giza, the Vatican, genealogy tourism, Romaine's bucket list, and Charles from Gay Days Orlando talks about this year's event. Use discount code DNR to save on your Gay Days reservation! NOTE…
- Make Great Choices
Romaine deals with winter, spices expire, DNR hit the road, Romaine is unresponsive, social media breaks reduce anxiety, puzzles and genealogy, SF robot club, and reheating fish in plastic is bad. This episode is just a sample of the great…
- Old Props To My Peeps
Shady listener, Romaine is a winner, Simon Cowell not leaving money to his son, Taylor Swift giant friendship bracelet, DNR memorabilia, and The Devil Wears Prada draws lesbians. This episode is just a sample of the great show available to…
- Extreme Poop
DNR have tips for pulling yourself together, Derek inundated by mushroom tea, Romaine gets into gummies, Romie wants a special gift, Andrew Christian ended underwear line, and Chuck E Cheese opens arcades. This episode is just a sample of…
- New Squirrel Friend
Romaine makes a new purchase, Derek is house proud, woman gives birth of Brussels flight, FL woman gives birth on NYC subway, GA woman gives birth to wrong baby in IVF mixup, UK woman gives birth to 30 year old baby. And scientists revive…
- Smokehouse Mummies
AI erases gay wedding from Together in China, Hunting Wives gets a second season, Derek joins Letterboxd, Gwen Stefani working on Oz TV series, What's That Smell: teacher unleashes fart spray, veterinary assistant overpaid by $400,000, NYC…
- Bad Sports
Romaine is confused by the time of year but has a plan to make friends, private equity takes over amateur sport locations, Netflix is adding games for game night, Streets of the Past coming to History Channel, AI Suzanne Somers, Tina Turne…
- Never Mind The Happy
Guest Marc Shaiman livens up the show with a triumphant return to discuss his NY Times Best Seller Never Mind The Happy: Showbiz Stories From A Sore Winner. Hear about his teen adventures in New York City, collaborations with Harry Connick…
- Totally F****d Up
Actor James Duval joins DNR to talk about Donnie Darko, sliding into the Criterion Closet, how he got cast in Independence Day, his new film Cutaways, being a muse to Gregg Araki and what he loves about fan cons and the Sundance film festi…
- Fairy Smut
Romaine digs into fairy romance books, Louis L'Amour gets a second look, Hunting Wives scratches an itch, Boots canceled by Netflix, Oscars moving to YouTube, and guest Jack Tracy talks the third and final season of Danny Will Die Alone. T…
- Giant Changes
Romaine rediscovers old videos, Kiss of the Spiderwoman is coming, WDW updating Smugglers Run, DNR talk real estate must haves, Giant, and France fights over air conditioning, This episode is just a sample of the great show available to su…
- David Hernandez Feels It All
Singer songwriter David Hernandez is back with DNR to talk about post COVID touring and videos, his latest singles and what's next for him. This episode is just a sample of the great show available to subscribes live every weekday at DNRSt…
- Brian Schaefer Goes Town And Country
Author and New York Times writer Brian Schaefer discusses his new novel Town and Country, life in upstate New York, the Texas dance scene and what makes a great obituary. This episode is just a sample of the great show available to subscri…
- Eagle Woman
DNR get morbid, Eagle Woman, HBO builds school for Harry Potter kids, unforgettable graduation party, pregnant lesbian mystery, and UK creates 8 babies with three parents. This episode is just a sample of the great content you get every we…
- The Big Easy 2025 - Listener Roundtable
In April on the Big Easy cruise Derek and Romaine sat down with a group of listeners for another DNR Listener round table. Derek hosts a conversation about everything from the DNR upcoming moves, to the updates in the app and listener beha…
- Crunch And Munch Bunch
McDonalds Snack Wrap is back, DNR talk nuts, DNRcast soundboard, OpenAI usage drops in the summer, Tina Turner wig recalled after backlash, Lonesome Dove, and LA has Labubu heist. This episode is just a sample of the great content you get…
- Go Go Boy On The Floor
Guest DJ Reimer, author of Go-Go Boy: Memoirs from the Kitchen Floor to the Dance Floor joins the show to talk about Lil Old Larry in Pasadena, how he got started stripping, what people expect for a dollar and his future plans. This episod…
- Revisiting Christmas
Derek sings it out for the holidays, Romaine contemplates cutting an album, guest Alonso Duralde joins the show to discuss his updated book Gave Yourself A Movie Little Christmas, what makes a holiday classic a classic and the current stat…
- Go Outside And Play
Derek has a deer sighting, Annabelle doll kills, DNR have some ghost encounters, META wristband controls things with your mind, DNR worry about screen time and Bill Cunningham photo collection lands at the New York Historical Society. This…
- Life Is A Cabaret
DNR get morbid, Derek has Prizzi's Honor, IndieWire names their top 100 movies of the 1970s, corn sweat is a problem, and Paris resists air conditioning. This episode is just a sample of the great content you get every weekday on DNRStudio…
- A Murder Of Crowes
Derek's cousin Kane Lynch joins the show to talk about his new graphic novel Reel Life, being at the Scholastic Book Fair, teaching cartooning with his cat P-Nut, the Unwanted Words podcast that dished all the family dirt and what it was l…
- Queen Of The Con
Author and podcast host Johnathan Walton joins to talk about his experience being conned by a good friend and how he has turned that into a mission to prevent other people from being conned. Don't be fooled by fake Irish heiresses! DNR are…
- Thundercats
DNR record live on the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady transatlantic cruise, Derek having great time, Romaine gets a gross tattoo, Christopher from CA talks cruise tattoos, Newark needs air traffic controllers, DNR race to the movies, Thunderb…
- My Poor Face
Brian J. Moylan is back to talk hot guys in social media, befriending Real Housewives, i Kissed A Boy, London theatre scene, Jack the Ripper tours, a creepy neighbor and The Traitors. This episode is just a taste of the great shows availab…
- Sex And Violins
DNR talk about their musical sex habits and how music has impacted their lives, then author Peter Crighton joins the show to talk about his new book The Vinyl Diaries: SEX, DEEP CUTS, AND MY SOUNDTRACK TO QUEER JOY! This episode is just a…
- We Got Bruce
This will be the gayest hour of your whole week! Bruce Vilanch joins the fun to chat about his new book It Seemed Like A Bad Idea At The Time. Oscar show fiascos, Brady Bunch cast swaps, jokes that are too dirty to tell and Cher in Vegas.…
- TyJacked At Sea
This episode was recorded on the Norwegian Aqua. To join your own DNR cruise adveture, visit DNRTravel.com to exploere all your options. Derek and Romaine take a detour on their way back from New Orleans to see the new Norwegian Aqua. Dere…
- Oh No La!
This episode was recorded live on the Norwegian Getaway. To join your own DNR cruise adveture, visit DNRTravel.com to exploere all your options. While on the Big Easy cruise, Derek and Romaine talked about Romaine's messy birthday adventur…
- My Family Can Kiss My Ass
DNR talk past interns, Whats Your Gay Problem addresses random haters and bottoming for big boyfriends, then former intern Chanel Clark talks about her life, adventures on TikTok and new book My Family Can Kiss My Ass. This episode is just…
- Feel The Merm
DNR talk Broadway shows including Sunset Blvd closing and Mamma Mia returning, then singer Klea Blackhurst talks about her upcoming shows celebrating the great singers and composers of Broadway including Ethel Merman, Jerry Herman and more…
- Show Me Your Chicken
Richard Hatem joins DNR to talk about his Paranormal Bookshelf podcast, Derek talks high school drama, Romaine has a paranormal encounter, and Rich heads to West Virginia to encounter the Mothman. Subscribe to Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bo…
- Return Of The Tired Old Queen
Derek and Romaine talk about two of Spike Lee's favorite classic films, then Steve Hayes, Tired Old Queen At The Movies is back to celebrate this fifteenth anniversary and make some new recommendations of movies to check out. This episode…
- Tampa Talk
Recorded live on the NCL Jewel. Join DNR on an upcoming cruise adveture of your own! Visit DNRTravel.com to check out all the great destinations at great prices! Derek and Romaine are joined by Adam From Scruffytown for an hilarious hour o…
- Goss Darn It
Recorded live with an audience on the NCL Jewel. Join DNR on an upcoming cruise adveture of your own! Visit DNRTravel.com to check out all the great destinations at great prices! DNR have a fun and funny chat with singer songwriter Tom Gos…
- Oopsie We Made A Queerty!
DNR talk Girl Scout cookies ending, ice cream flavors disappointing, Charmin having an oopsie, Daniel Craig in Queer, and then guest Cameron Scheetz from Queerty talks Queerties, Karla Sofia Gascon and why DNR have been overlooked! This ep…
- A Gayish Kind Of Love
Derek and Romaine talk romance, the occupants most likely to cheat on you, and then Mike and Kyle from Gayish talk about their podcast, new book and life on road with their tour. You're really fall in love with DNR and Gayish on the upcomi…
- Sex Love Venice
DNR talk all about love, Summertime with Katharine Hepburn, answer a special Valentine's Day themed Gay Problem and talk Sex Love Venice with filmmaker Steve Balderson. This episode is just a sample of the great shows having LIVE every wee…
- Falling In Love With Esther Zuckerman
DNR talk about their favorite romantic comedies and guest Esther Zuckerman digs into the rom com in cinema history, problematic elements and how it has changed in our modern era while discussing her new book Falling In Love At The Movies.…
- Frank Decaro Does Disco
Frank Decaro is back talking about his new book Disco: Music, Movies and Mania Under The Mirror Ball, what surprised him in his research and if he will ever do another radio show or podcast again. This episode is just a sample of the great…
- Yes Queen with Kataluna Enriquez
DNR talks beauty pageants, Michelle Visage, Derek forgets an old boss, Romaine judges a parade, Derek has many thoughts on NYC Pride, then guest Kataluna Enriquez the reigning Miss International Queen – USA talks pageants, being the oldest…
- Derek and Romaine Will Die Alone
DNR dating misadventures, teens want less sex in movies and TV shows, 4B movement, and actor Jack Tracy talks about his web series Danny Will Die Alone and his own Manhattan misadventures in the dating world. This episode is just a sample…
- Hollywood Pride With Alonso Duralde
Derek tries to convince Romaine to check out some gay-coded classic Hollywood movies including Pandora's Box, Midnight, The Maltese Falcon, and the Third Man. Then gust Alonso Duralde talks about his new Kanopy podcast, book Hollywood Prid…
- Sexy Heroes With David Lauterstein
Romaine contemplates a Dildo Whisperer topic, LA Dodgers bump uglies, DNR talk sexy Halloween costumes, eating a bear has unintended consequences, and Nasty Pig founder David Lautertein talks Out 100, NYC in thr 90s and his new book Sodomy…
- The 80s TV Ladies Are Back!
Sharon Johnson and Susan Lambert-Hatem are back! It's all the 80s TV Ladies dish you want from their many award wins to rewatches of Designing Women and Moonlighting. This episode is just a sample of the great content available every weekd…
- Broadway Girl NYC Returns!
DNR talk Broadway shows they are excited about. Then Laura Heywood, Broadway Girl NYC is back to talk all things Broadway including the recent Tony Awards and some of the hot shows on Broadway now and coming soon! This episode is just a sa…
- Swing Back To The Garden With Natalie Douglas
Derek talks safety tips when encountering bears, animals harass DNR at home, Derek explains his love of swing music. Then singer Natalie Douglas talks about her music career and the inspiration for her latest album Back To The Garden. This…
- Our Queer Life With Matt Cullen
Colin Jost Pete Davidson ferry to be $34M hotel with two restaurants and six bars, DNR talk charity dreams, 1886 shipwreck Milwaukee found in Lake Michigan following newspaper clippings, DC Park Service chopping down 140 cherry trees inclu…