Bad Queers

We close out our winter break run with nonstop laughs, joined by Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down Podcast . We get into their origin story, queer journeys, life as Black queer comedians in NYC, why Druski’s stud obsession is deeply weird, and—casually—solve racism along the way. Shoutouts : Kris: dom + bomb - Black-woman and queer-woman owned inclusive-size fashion brand with headquarters in Spok...

We’re back with Anna DeShawn to break down the back half of the year — from the WNBA championship and CBA negotiations to Snoop’s Lightyear comments, renewed attacks on trans athletes, and a much better Election Day than last year. We close out with our year-end Bad Queer opinions, shoutouts, and podcast wins as we wrap 2025. And if you're reading this, we're a Christian podcast. Follow...

For our third in a row, we're joined by our dear friend and E3 Radio founder, Anna DeShawn, to recap the year. For part 1, we share our top stories from January through June and end the episode with our favorite social trends and queerest moments of the year.  Follow and support Anna below E3 Radio Youtube: @E3Radio IG: @annadeshawn Episode notes: 1:02 - Queer Urban Dictionary 3:55 - Guest in...

Can a documentary tell the truth when the person behind it hasn’t told theirs? This week, we unpack the Netflix Diddy doc and dive into politics, sports, and queer culture — from Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run to A’ja Wilson’s historic season, a new celebrity romance, and the fight over Pride at the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? and some side-eye at online queer singles callout threads. S...

We’re back with an all-new episode, catching up on the week’s news — from the heartbreaking loss of Girlalala, to Porsha Williams soft-launching her new romance, to the latest in WNBA contract drama and the SCORE Act mess. We get into the serious, the petty, and the queer of it all — and of course, a new round of Am I A Bad Queer? Shoutouts: Kris: Style is Freedom — A Tomboi lifestyle brand from d...

Mal Wright has been on our wishlist for a minute, and shooting our shot finally paid off. We get into her background, her time in ATL, how she earned her nickname, all things The Ultimatum: Queer Love , and what life was looking like post-show — including who was in her DMs and who she still keeps up with. We also talk the future of queer representation, her For Them/Autostraddle era, relationship...

We’re happy to be joined by Jonathan Higgins and Jordan “JoHo” Daniels of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme . We talk origin story, the love + lessons in their friendship, the success of their show, Jonathan’s book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself , a surprise Loretta Devine stud reveal, their Bad Queer Opinions, and the nastiness online th...

This week, the Supreme Court tells Kim Davis to get a life, the 2026 Grammy noms are in, and studs are making moves — 2K style. Shoutouts: Kris: DeAndré Upshaw - Content creator and producer. His Y2K and pop culture content is some of the best online. “Follow if you miss flip phones and TRL”.  You can support him on IG @ deandretheegiant Shana: WAGS of Women’s Sports - Celebrating the wives, girlf...

Election week came in swinging — and the Category is : Democrats came to collect! From major wins in New York, Virginia, and California to historic firsts across the map, we break down what these results mean for 2026. Plus, Kehlani’s first-ever Top 10 hit and a public romance that’s got the internet folded in half. Then in Am I A Bad Queer?, we dig into some messy dating dilemmas — from the ongoi...

After a little maternity leave (and a lot of life), Shana and Kris are finally back! This week, we catch up on new babies, new businesses, and the queer chaos we missed. From honoring Miss Major Griffin-Gracy to Snoop Dogg’s unexpected LGBTQ+ pivot, Trump’s latest shutdown mess, and why the WNBA deserves better — we’re jumping right back in. Plus: new Queer Urban Dictionary terms and some soft stu...

[The full episode is a Patreon Exclusive] We’re back with Heart Life Vol. 3: Summer of Unavailability - aka that season where everyone’s crushing, but no one is available. Kris and Shana catch up on Shana's dating adventures, ghosters spinning the block, and therapy holding up a mirror we didn’t ask for. We talk play parties, expanding who we date, and the fine line between being open and jus...

We've got company! This week we’re joined by Brandon Kyle Goodman — writer, actor, and the mind behind Heaux Church , Tell Me Something Messy , and Big Mouth’s own Walter the Lovebug! We talk queer sex education, non-monogamy, writing, love, and what it means to find freedom in your “mess.” Brandon shares how being Black, queer, and nonbinary has shaped their relationship with intimacy and jo...

We’ve got company!! This week on Bad Queers, we get a little steamy and a lot educational with The Vagina Based Collective , lead by Feignix and Papi, known as “The Sinners” behind a movement that’s redefining shameless living, especially in the bedroom.  We talk queer sex education, how intimacy evolves in long-term relationships, and what it really means to unlearn shame while exploring kink, to...

This week in Queer Urban Dictionary, Kris explains the gender-inclusive pronoun per , while Shana celebrates the “ace of hearts.” Then we’re joined by comedian, host, producer, and professional catfish Tribble (Ellis Ever After, Ask Tribble Inc.)  We get into the wild world of queer relationships, accountability panels, and why women need to chill when it comes to “dabbling in the dark arts"...

This week on Bad Queers, we've got company! Welcome Autumn Breon, multidisciplinary artist, abolitionist, and all-around visionary. Autumn uses performance, sculpture, and installation to explore Black queer feminist liberation, Diasporic memory, and the systems we’re ready to leave behind. In this episode we discuss: - Autumn’s journey from studying aeronautics at Stanford to becoming a quee...

This week on Bad Queers , Kris teaches us “H&H” (high and horny) while Shana breaks down “homo fomo.” Then we’re joined by storyteller, filmmaker, and writer Amber J. Phillips known as Amber Abundance — aka your fave fat Black queer femme auntie from the Midwest.  We catch up with Amber on everything from launching her Substack Toxic Femininity (yes, it’s giving Black femme scripture) to build...

We got company! This week we’re joined by astrophysicist and content creator Kihana Wilson, aka Astro Stud . She shares her journey through science, building community, and bringing unapologetic representation to her field—plus why she thinks astrology is a little… lazy. Shoutouts: Shana: Black Trans Masc Collective - Rooted in resilience and building meaningful community, built for a wide variety...

AJ Blount and Britney Thompson from Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 join us for an unfiltered conversation about their time on the hit reality series. They reveal what was left on the cutting room floor, what scenes were over-edited, and how they feel about their on-screen portrayal.  Whether you’ve rewatched every episode or just tuned in for the finale, this episode is your backstag...

This week in Queer Urban Dictionary, Kris breaks down the definition of “+” in LGBTQ+ , and Shana teaches us about the Jack and Jill Party (not today's Jack and Jill party). Then we dive into Gloria Gaynor donating to Republicans (girl, really?), Snoop being “scared” of a gay kiss in Lightyear, and the most recent update on Lil Nas X. We have a long standing update on Women's Sports. The...

This week Kris breaks down fictosexuality (yes, being attracted to fictional characters is a whole identity), while Shana takes us back to the 80s with the iconic lesbian gesture known as vulva hands - because we continue to try and find a signal to show we are queer. In Category Is , we’re talking about Trump’s new “Safe Roads” stunt that’s really just an excuse to erase rainbow crosswalks - incl...

This week on Bad Queers, Kris breaks down the Kinsey Scale while Shana explains the infamous “urge to merge” in Queer Urban Dictionary . We unpack the latest attempt to challenge marriage equality at the Supreme Court (and why it’s not time to panic), and discuss Sha’Carri Richardson’s domestic violence arrest and public apology.  Shana also dives into the sapphic chaos of The Hunting Wives (Britt...

While Shana and Kris are away, they wanted to make sure you had a podcast to check out. Our friends over at Lez Hangout Podcast are here and queer with a conversation with Kia Barnes (Kia Comedy!) who has also been on Bad Queers Podcast. We hope you enjoy, and we will see you next week!  Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that’s just a big vault full of gay thoughts locked deep in your brai...

This week, we had the pleasure of guesting on Hung Up Podcast with host Eric Cole. We unpacked what it means to reclaim culture as Black queer folks — from how we show up in mainstream media to how we navigate the messiness of pop culture. The conversation covered everything from Tyler Perry discourse to online dating, bathhouses, and poppers. Yes, all of it. And we meant every word. Show some lov...

In this previously Patreon-only episode from December 2024, Kris checked in with Shana about her love life — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what she’s still figuring out. Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON:  patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversati...

This week, we break down the political mess around the Epstein files, celebrate this year’s Emmy noms (shoutout to Natasha Rothwell!), and run through our current watchlists—from Ironheart to Netflix's Trainwreck series.  In Am I A Bad Queer?, we talk group chat burnout, queer TikTok fatigue, and leaving your homophobic husband. Plus, The Ultimatum wants to know: what is lesbian sex—and did M...