Bad Queers

The last episode of 2022 we go through a recap of our favorite shows, movies, music and books. We also break down the last two episodes of The L Word: Generation Q and how much Kris is looking forward to the musical episode 😉. Bad Queer Opinions talk about the lack of Black love on The L Word: Generation Q and stop encouraging your friends to hook up with more friends. Shoutouts: Shana:   Black Q...

Brittney Griner is free! Kris & Shana take the time to celebrate Brittney's release and the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act. Barbados decriminalizes gay sex and Kehlani's recent run in with a**holes (Trigger warning: Sexual assault 22:43 - 26:12). What does it even mean to be a January Aquarius? And a full update about why we don't see more Black & Brown Drag Kings. ...

Kehlani in The L Word: Generation Q. Kehlani with Letitia Wright. Kehlani, PERIODT. Needless to say, Kehlani won this week. In queer news, Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage for locals and foreigners, Domestic terror threats to LGBTQ+, Jewish and migrant communities and the latest Brittney Griner update (the day before she was released!) and the state of Georgia came through again. We are up...

Continuing with our Wakanda is Queer theme, now the LGBTQ+ community is lusting over Letitia Wright and imagining a world with Vibranium Strap-ons. The L Word Generation Q is here, queer and we have our full review of the first two episodes. What's the difference between friends with benefits and situationships? And explaining the Respect for Marriage Act like we are five.  Shoutouts: Shana:...

This week we welcome Emmy Award Winning Director, Nneka Onuorah. Nneka joins us to discuss her documentaries and directing, including Lizzo's "Watch Out for the Big GRRLs" and The Same Difference. Nneka shares how she builds relationships with each person she works with, what it was really like directing Barack Obama and how to consistently show up as your authentic self no matter t...

Kris is back from maternity leave! We share what we've been watching, including our take on Wakanda Forever. Update on what you need to know for the respect for marriage act, the Mormon's support for protecting same-sex marriage and Texas wanting to classify drag as a "Sexually Oriented Business". During Bad Queer Opinions, Shana and Kris debate calling out and calling in allie...

Midterm elections came through in the US...kind of? The LGBTQ+ Community had wins and that is what counts. Brian Michael Smith was added to People Magazine's list of Sexiest Men Alive and we give a high key summary of the recent season of The Crown. Bad Queer Opinions that you won't want to miss about a coming out onboarding and straight people playing LGBTQ+ characters.  Shoutouts: Shan...

Shelli shares how she is the prodigal dyke daughter to her parents. If we have to tell y'all again to leave Zaya Wade alone, let this child live her life. We take a guess at what The L Word: Generation Q's season will look like, discuss the secret wedding of Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Argentina and celebrate the first Trans Woman to own The Miss Universe Pageant. Finally, there is some in...

Special reminder that Kris is on maternity leave. We will be circling back on  previous episodes and feature special new episodes with our guest host,  Culture Editor at Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole . We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming mid-November! This week we welcome comedian, event producer and activist, Kia Barnes (aka Kia Comedy). We discuss how Atlanta has been in these s...

Kris returns to give us an update on Baby Beyoncé and what it's like to be a parent. Trans rights are up for debate this election season, and we have John's (Oliver and Stewart) showing their allyship. Is it a bad queer opinion to enjoy your long distance relationship? Susie Carmichael should be the next LGBTQ+ cartoon character. Shoutouts: Shana: TransClinique: Uses telemedicine to crea...

This week we welcome writer, filmmaker,and Black Studies PhD student at Northwestern University, Charlene A. Carruthers. Charlene is the creator of the short film "The Funnel" a short film about Black queer love and ancestral power. We get to discuss Charlene's recent marriage, coming out story, Chicago life and the behind the scenes insight of creating "The Funnel". Shout...

Special reminder that Kris is on maternity leave. We will be circling back on  previous episodes and feature special new episodes with our guest host,  Culture Editor at Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole . We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming mid-November! Welcome to the Bad Queers family, Moj Mahdara ! Moj is the CEO of BeautyCon and joined Kris and Shana to discuss all things butch i...

[This is a repeat of Episode 75 w/Amber Hikes] We welcome the literal definition of Black Queer Excellence, Amber Hikes. Not only the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the ACLU, Amber is also a community organizer making moves for the people.  We discuss topics ranging from self care brunches, what really goes down in the DMs, the two rules for your chosen community and ways we can make impac...

Happy reminder that Kris is on maternity leave! This week we welcome our special guest host, Culture Editor of Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole. We jump right into discussing lesbian bed death, celebrate the WNBA Champions Las Vegas Aces and are queer women dedicated to LGBTQ+ bars that center them? Shoutouts: Shana: Oakland to all - Bay Area Ballroom Scene. Founded by Shireen aka Hype Kitty and Sailor...

Congratulations to Kris and her wife on their newborn baby! We talk about the days leading up to delivery and what is happening next with the podcast (Spoiler: we aren't going anywhere!). The Emmys finally gave Sheryl Lee Ralph her flowers, Quinta Brunson earned her flowers too and Lizzo showed up and showed out. Do y'all remember Downelink? And our initial thoughts about Billy Eichner&a...

We are circling back in honor of Max's recent engagement! This week we have another special guest.  Welcome Max, Trans content producer, activist and Head of Global Partnerships at HER. Listen to Max's fun dating adventures, coming out, safe spaces and obstacles for Trans folx in the UK healthcare system. We also settle the debate of what was more disappointing: Brexit or Just Karen Rowl...

This week Bad Queers welcomes creator, YouTuber and comedian, Jade Fox to discuss content, marching band, brunch, fashion and SZA because, obviously we should always talk about SZA. Come join for all the laughs. Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Lovecraft Country on HBO Kris - P-Valley on Starz Jade - Automic Gold Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let&ap...

We're joined this week by Devin McGhee ( @devinkielle ) & Brit Kirkland ( @brit.kirkland ), Black, queer founders of Deon Libra . Get into our chat about the inspiration behind Deon Libra, Black stress, clean eating, starting a business with your partner, and some super solid bad queer opinions from Dev and Brit. Shoutouts: Shana: they.j - they are transgender and invisibly disabled write...

This week we discuss catch up on queer news, make our WNBA playoff predictions, touch on interracial adoption and praise slow moving lesbians for being a small but growing minority. Shoutouts: Shana: LGBTQ Ladies Travel - Group vacations lead by Madison who is a business owner and coordinates group trips for Ladies in the LGBTQ+ Community. Follow @lgbtqladiestravel on Tik Tok Kris: Philadelphia Pr...

Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison, Serena Williams announces her retirement and WTF is happening with the WNBA? We have questions for the "Studs of America" Brittney Griner Tribute and get the ultimate update from the AIABQ for asking a person they used to hook up with for a dildo mold.  Shoutouts: Shana: MerakiTay - Unisex clothing brand and each collection has a s...

RENAISSANCE IS FOR US!! Black, queer, beautiful US!!! Shana tries to contain her Beyhive fever to discuss Beyoncé's new album, RENAISSANCE. Shana and Kris break down their top 5 favorite tracks, the mess that has surrounded Kelis and Diane Warren and the swiftness when it comes to language and Black culture. We ain't sorry for this Beyoncé special episode.  Shoutouts: Shana: Uncle Jonny...

This week we're joined by legend in the making, Bob the Drag Queen ! Bob joins us to discuss their upcoming tour, Sibling Rivalry Live with Monét X Change, the upcoming season of We're Here , Black Queer Town Hall , their standup specials, and Bob shares a controversial bad queer opinion you won't want to miss. Shoutouts: Shana: FIG NYC - Grassroots collective reimagining a food ind...

It's Disability Pride Month! Do your research and celebrate folks with disabilities year round. Bisexuals need to reclaim the term dickin' and dykin' as their slogan. We discuss how Kehlani shows that therapy works, our review of the Netflix film Beauty, Kim Burrell and Bishop TD Jakes getting re-cancelled and the Respect for Marriage act. Beyoncé is out here saving the summer and P...

This week we welcome Black queer cannabis entrepreneur and activist Amber Senter @itsmeambere to the pod to discuss her earliest experience with cannabis, advice for newbies, her businesses, and how she fights for Black and Brown people working in cannabis with Supernova Women .   Shoutouts: Shana: CToan Co. - Handmade Candle business by JodyannMorgan and their wife Chaya Milchteincreate soy, hand...

This week we welcome Jojo and Dayra from Les. Chat Podcast. We discuss podcasting as a couple, queer life in New Jersey and coming out journeys. We get into masculine and stud stereotypes and how gay tik tok started their relationship. Shoutouts: Shana: Sophisticated Tomboy Clothing Brand - Leshelle “Poochie” Cummings created Sophisticated Tomboy to take us out of this stereotypical [box] society...