Bad Queers

Our very first in person recording is HERE! Kris and Shana were able to get together in New York City to record in studio for the first time. Consider this their live therapy session as they reflect on the last 4 years of Bad Queers. Reflecting on how they've changed personally, and professionally, highlights and lowlights of stories they've covered, guests and their impact, and they sha...

This weeks episode might as well be sponsored by the @wnba . We're back with a new episode and so much WNBA news to cover. Also in Category is, GLAAD gives failing grades to all major social media platforms and Target's decision to only sell their annual Pride collection in specific stores and online . In Am I A Bad Queer, we discuss if Rep. Crockett's Bleach blonde bad built butch...

This week, we are share an episode where Bad Queers, Kris and Shana, were guests on Minoritea Report.  Shana and Kris from Bad Queers are back for a crossover episode! Be sure to head over to Bad Queers Podcast to hear even more as Yo Aunteas are guests on their show! A lot has changed since the last time they stopped by, moves, motherhood, and a lot of Beyonce!  The NCAA Women's Tourny crown...

We've got company! Imara Jones is back on the show after 4 years and filling us in on all her amazing accomplishments since we last spoke– including being named Time Mag's 100 Most Influential People in 2023.   But what we really get into with Imara is everything love and relationships. The current dating scene in New York, where she meets people, red and green flags, dating studs and MO...

Some good news and good mess this week. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission strengthens protections for trans and nonbinary employees in American workplaces for the first time in 25 years. A new International Olympic Committee-sponsored study finds that trans women athletes are at a relative disadvantage in many key physical areas compared to their cis counterparts. We also circle back on...

We've got company! This week we welcome Preston Mitchum from Bravo TV's 'Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' to discuss what it was really like to be a Reality TV Star. We dive deep into the important conversations that happened on the show, Black gay representation on reality tv and relationships with production. Preston shares his coming out experience and what it's li...

We've got company! Welcome back Jerell, Kerel and Dawon from Minoritea Podcast . After a much needed catch up, we deep dive into what is happening in pop culture. We share our feelings on Jerrod Carmichael's reality tv show, the Cowboy Carter experience (including a ranking of Beyoncé's albums) and WTF is happening with Amanda Seales?  Shoutouts: Shana: Hot Flash - a monthly party f...

This week we wrap up our thoughts on the University of South Carolina vs. Iowa Women's Basketball Game and our hopes for the WNBA draft. Bad Queer Opinion - Can't be the G.O.A.T. without a championship. Rest in Power to Carlos Collins and we share the top 10 most challenged books in 2023. In AIABQ? we discuss the decision to only date queer women of color and how to initiate a friends wi...

Welcome to our special Cowboy Carter review! We start off the episode discussing Jerrod Carmichael's new reality TV show and the awkwardness that ensues. We continue our predictions for the NCAA Women's Basketball - March Madness tournament (we are a South Carolina podcast) and a full review of the Elite 8 games and controversy surrounding LSU (I mean, Kim Mulkey). All of this happens be...

After a month of travel, we're back with a live-ish, fast-and-furious episode– we have a LOT to cover. Fake news got exposed this week as Media Matters released their study on  The New York Times anti-trans misinformation in their reporting. The madness of March is upon us and hasn't disappointed, we talk the first two rounds of the Women's BBall tourney and Sweet 16 predictions. Pl...

We have company! Hope Giselle joins the show to discuss her Miami upbringing, how dance and theater shaped her life, and her trans-awakening while attending an HBCU. We also dive into her new role as Executive Director, President, and CEO of the National Trans Visibility March, what to expect from this year's march, the stress and excitement of planning her upcoming wedding, and Hope's C...

We have company! We're diving into the world of travel with Neicy and Noiry of Queer Queens Travel (QQT).  The Toronto natives share how they met, the QQT origin story, the current state of Black queer travel, and travel advice for introverts and planning friend trips. Shoutouts: Shana: Queer Aunties- an online platform and creative agency exclusively celebrating Black and Brown Queer culture...

200 episodes is insane! A big thank you to everyone who supports our show weekly and anyone who's taken the time to listen.  We truly appreciate y'all! We have company for episode 200! Jade Fox is back, we have a LOT to catch up on since episode 27. Jade fills us in on her time in Portland and moving back to LA,  new learnings,  shifts in her content creation process, connecting with cel...

This week in queer news, in a landmark verdict, a man was charged with a federal hate crime for killing Dime Doe, a Black trans woman in South Carolina. Ron DeSatan tries to distance himself from his OWN book-banning laws. In "What About the Kids?!" news, Texas passes on a $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor criticized “The Color Purple” for “...

Rest in Power Nex Benedict and Cecilia Gentili. Caitlin Clark breaks records and Sabrina Ionescu shows out during NBA All Star weekend. Finally, Kris and Shana get to break down the absolute mess that is Love is Blind Season 6. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we talk about sharing space with exes, when your friend is the red flag and inviting straight folks to queer events. You don't want to...

This week in category is we review Beyoncé's Superbowl, Usher's performance and that's really the main focus. Mo'Nique gave a tell all interview and how 30% of adult Gen-Z identifies as queer. In Am I a Bad Queer? We respond to questions about "reverse racism" in dating, shifting from long distance to living together and not going to church weddings. Bad Queer opinion...

If you weren't on Tik Tok, you may have missed the Queer Bar Drama that happened at the Cubbyhole with a straight woman, straight man and a lesbian - it's as messy as it sounds. We discuss our reactions to The Grammy Awards and all of the changes happening during WNBA Free Agency. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we discuss the use of baby/boo as flirting, Aunties being safe spaces and n...

This week we welcome back singer-songwriter Siena Liggins ! We discuss her FIRST tour (kicking off this week in Chicago!) what goes into planning a tour, local talent that will be joining and how she hopes folks will experience the shows. Before we got to the tour, we caught up from when Siena was last on show. Breakups, new albums, top three disappointments (hint: Nicki Minaj, Detroit Lions and C...

Covering it all in this episode. The Biden administration invests almost $700k in sex education for trans male youth. The Abbey's disturbing allegations have finally caught up with the infamous WeHo club. And the Oscars wouldn't be the Oscars if they didn't snub anyone– we talk nominations and controversy over who was left out.    In Am I A Bad Queer, we question the timing of &quot...

Lil Nas X dropped his latest video for his single "J Christ" and we have...thoughts. Awards season continues as we recap the Critic's Choice and Emmy awards. In good news,  discuss a new study on how aunts, tias, and aunt-like figures support LGBTQ+ youth. How can you tell if your friend(s) are hitting on you? How do you keep things casual with a friend you're attracted to but...

For the second year in a row, Angela Bassett did the thing. This time with Regina King. This week, we circle back to Katt Williams' interview and the fallout from  Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard and the emerging anti-DEI culture war. In politics, trans youth in Louisiana are suing the state over their ban on gender-affirming care.  In Am I A Bad Queer, we talk friends with benef...

We're back from holiday break to discuss the wild start to the year. Shana shares a glowing review of The Color Purple. In the most predictable story of the year, sometimesy-Christian, Boosie, throws a tantrum over a lesbian scene in The Color Purple and gets packed up by TS Madison. Dave Chappelle continues to destroy his own legacy in his latest "comedy" special. Andy Cohen and An...

We welcome in the New Year with company! Mx. Eden is your favorite Femme Daddy, dominating audiences from the classroom to the dungeon, and now on Bad Queers. We reminisce on nights out in DC and Baltimore, MD., discuss how to create safe spaces. Black drag kings and our need for more Stud Strippers. Don't forget, Kia Souls are for the everyday, modern queer. And we wrap up with Bad Queer Opi...

We continue our End of Year recap with Anna DeShawn. From July to December highlights include the release of Janelle Monáe's Lipstick Lover, the Montgomery River Brawl, Robin Roberts marriage and Brittney Griner's story being released. Low lights include the conflict in The Congo and Israel/Gaza/Palestine, RIP O'Shae Sibley, transphobia on the rise and Cassie gets justice from Diddy...

Welcome to Part 1 of our End of Year Episode with award winning podcast producer and host, Anna DeShawn. In this two part episode we go over the mess that was 2023. Part 1 reviews January to June, which includes Ron DeSatan trying to come for Disney, the beginning of the George Santos saga, Janelle Monáe and Beyoncé gifting us with their talents, good news from Brittney Griner, bills-bills-bills,...