It's been quite a year for Derek and Romaine. The new DNR 2.0 launched Jan 4th and since then, they've logged more than 400 hours worth of shows, all available now to subscribers in the Audio Archive at DerekandRomaine.com. This live Christmas Special was recorded on Dec 21, 2016, the last live show of 2016. Hear Derek, Romaine, little Romie Patterson, warm holiday memories and lots of calls from listeners just like you. It was a great way to cap off an incredible first year of the new DNR show. If you aren't already a subscriber, subscribe now! Catch up with our selection of Best Of show airing the final week of 2016 and then start fresh with all new episodes, weekdays starting on Jan 2nd! To subscribe visit derekandromaine.com/start-here

Longtime DNR listener and newly out hockey player shares his experience of bring gay in the world of competitive sports and how listening to Derek and Romaine while a closeted college student helped him cope. It's a compelling interview with a great guy. 

This interview is from new DNR 2.0, a live, interactive call-in show hosted by Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson. For more Derek and Romaine, visit derekandromaine.com. Subscribe today to hear hundreds of hours of archives, great interviews and hilarious banter with live shows weekdays from 5-7pm ET. Follow Brock on Twitter @Brock_McGillis