Bad Queers

We review the most recent updates with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill and identify the hypocrisies of it (especially when it comes to Critical Race Theory). Sending all of our positive thoughts to Brittney Griner for a safe and speedy return home. And we forgot to talk about the Euphoria finale! And how do gender roles show up in same sex relationships? Lez talk about it. Shout...

We are celebrating Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash (aka The Betts) on being the first same sex couple on the cover of Essence. The trans bills are still happening, Da Brat gets married and the WNBA continues to not have nice things. We review some of our top Bad Queer Opinions and help out closeted queers in Am I a Bad Queer? Shoutouts: Shana:    Out Youth - Serves central Texas LGBTQ Youth and their...

It's only right that our 100th episode rounds out Black History Month! To celebrate this blackity black and queer special episode, we hosted award-winning writer, creator, producer, actor, and CEO, Lena Waithe to join the conversation. We discuss Twenties, making stud friends and finding out who she rides for in our Bad Queer Opinions. And of course, Shana and Kris reflect on the last 100 epi...

The Oscars nominees may still be #sowhite, but the hosts are giving us Black, Queer, comedy excellence. Naturally, we review the Super Bowl halftime show and we finally finished Twenties. Am I a Bad Queer? Explores age differences, becoming official and how to end it while dating casually. Shoutouts: Shana:    Diagnosis: Queer - Understanding the intersection of queer identity and medicine through...

Now that they've won the battle on critical race theory, Florida decided to introduce the "Don't Say Gay" Bill. We are still reeling from Euphoria's cardio episode and the question that dropped everyones jaws. We circled back on the WNBA dunking debate. Oscars are still white and straight. And are you a Bad Queer if you don't go to your friends wedding, because of how...

To lower the rim or not lower the rim? The WNBA Free Agency is underway and NWSL pre-season has begun. It's Black History Month and you need to do your research on Black Queer History.  DaBrat and fiancé Jessica Dupart are expecting! And how good is your face rodeo? Shoutouts: Shana:  Refinery29’s ROOTS, their annual Black History Month Series. Their first article of the month is by Amber J P...

We're Bad Queers for doing this...but Alicia Keys should've been queer. And we speculate all around it. Have you heard about the Lia Thomas NCAA saga? And a full recap of Harlem (obviously spoiler city). Would you break up with your partner if they didn't like your social media? All this and more on this weeks episode.  Shoutouts: Shana: Amor Binders - Australia’s first binder brand...

If you're an Aquarius make some noize!!! It's Shana's bday!! And she finally allows Kris to read through some Aquarian traits- tells us if it lands. We also discuss the legacy of the late, great, Andre Lèon Talley, Savage x Fenty's upcoming men's lingerie line, and revisit our gold star lesbian stance (what's there to celebrate?!)  Shoutouts: Shana: Haus of Codec - De...

We are back from our COVID cave and ready with a new episode! Congrats to MJ Rodriguez for making history at The Golden Globes, Kris apologizes for her initial stance on fanny packs and your best friends don't deserve all of you. We circle back on our conversation around pillow princesses aka pillow royalty and time to retire Carol and Happiest Season. Shoutouts: Shana: The Barb Shop - Stylin...

Welcome back Max! We go through the before-during-after process of top surgery. How he met his girlfriend and the impact she had during this journey. And Max's chosen family not only being supportive, but the way they share healthcare tips with each other, including how to heal from designer nipples. Shoutouts: Shana: E3 Radio - It’s the #1 LGBTQ Radio Station - Playing Queer and Independent...

While Shana & Kris are on vacation, they didn't want to leave you without an episode. This is a special Holigay Live recording with Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster from the Lez Hang Out Podcast . We discuss the holigay films and shows that you need to see (it's never too late to watch when days are made up thanks to COVID). We hope you enjoy! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana S...

Welcome to our first official Circle Back! Where we review the positives and fuck shit of 2021. To do this, we brought back one of our favorite guests, the Culture Editor of Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole . Starting from the insurrection and wrapping up with Candace Parker's baby announcement, let's review this year of queer. This is an extended episode which also includes our Bad Queer pre...

This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Blair Imani , critically-acclaimed educator and author of Read This To Get Smarter , Making Our Way Home , and Modern HERstory to the show. We discuss cancel/accountability culture, intersectionality, and how her upbringing prepared her for her micro-learning series, Smarter in Seconds. Check out Blair's Book-Mas list below. Shoutouts: Shana:  Shawn...

We review all the Blackity Black and queer shows (Insecure, Twenties, 12 Dates of Christmas), but the real question - Is Hattie's character studface? Also, our full review of Bruised (and Kris's feelings toward it). PSA that the Supreme court needs to stop coming for our uterus and give money to Stacey Abrams campaign. Shoutouts: Shana: Black & Pink National - A National Organization...

Happy Strap Week! We hope you aren't re-closeted for the holidays. If you are, Autostraddle has you covered with their first Strap Week series. Need to know what to watch for the Holigays? From Under the Christmas Tree to The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, we've got you covered. And stay tuned for a major debate about musicals in our Bad Queer opinions.  Trigger Warning: Kyle Rittenhouse dis...

This week, we give you a full review of Twenties, Queens and Insecure. Shana attempts to convince Kris to see the new Wicked Movie.  The Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Community does not feel safe in the UK. We call out fuck boys and friend hookups gone wrong in Am I a Bad Queer?  And Happy Holidays everyone! Shoutouts: Shana:  George M. Johnson. Right now, All Boys Aren’t Blue is being banned not only fr...

Halle Berry is finding the studs of Hollywood and giving them hugs. It's beginning to look a lot like queer Christmas! RuPaul is releasing the holiday film "The Bitch Who Stole Christmas" and Janelle Monáe is the sexiest grinch. From Queens to Twenties, here's what you should be watching. Celebrate Transgender Awareness Week by giving back and speaking up! And no, you don'...

This week we welcome comedian, event producer and activist, Kia Barnes (aka Kia Comedy). We discuss how Atlanta has been in these streets during COVID. Growing up Black and Queer in the south.  Event producers suddenly changing their tune when it comes Black talent and what older studs need to stop doing. Shoutouts: Shana:  Nik Kacy - Founder of Nik Kacy Footwear, gender free footwear and accessor...

This week we welcome, fashion icon, baby hair slayer, all out badass, Bespoke Curry to the podcast. From advocating for our hair types, to how to showing up in fashion as your unapologetic self, we break it down. From late in life coming out, to growing up LGBTQ+ in the south, tune in for all this and more. Shoutouts: Shana:  Black Queer Tarot - Their slogan is “Imagine a World Where Black People...

 If you've heard the phrase "Daddy's Girls" or "Tik Tok Cult" then you've come to the right place.  Congratulations to the Chicago Sky on their WNBA Championship. Shana wants you to know she called it. Clearing up Trans Whiteness and if you can call Kanye "Ye" then you can do the same for the Trans and Nonbinary community. Shoutouts: Shana:  The Blasian...

The L Word: Generation Q Finale was...underwhelming. Kris asks Shana about her #BlackDinah experience and of course, women's sports can't have nice things. Was coming out of the closet made by the breeders? And women need to support women.  Shoutouts: Shana:  On October 11, Revry TV had their Queer X Awards that highlighted actors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and LGBTQ+ movers and sh...

Dave Chappelle cannot leave the queers alone. We give the full recap of "The Closer" comedy special on Netflix, and the second to last episode of The L Word: Generation Q. Also, WTF is happening in the NWSL and WNBA? And you know you don't have to be Black to watch Black shows, right? Last but not least, it's time for navigating the holidays while in a relationship. Shoutouts:...

This week we welcome Mikaela Berry to Bad Queers! After bullying their way onto the show, we get into the details of social justice, LGBTQ+ education for adolescents in juvenile detention centers and a quick pivot deep dive into how people are clarifying whether they are dating or casual. Mikaela's Patreon: www.patreon.com/mikberry Shoutouts: Shana: 7000 Coils - Black Owned - Femme Led - Indi...

Not only were the #EmmysSoWhite, they were also extremely hetero. Awkward conversations happen in The L Word, but Gigi still prevails. Montero brings us black, queer joy. Cargo shorts are the stud uniform and the argument continues over whether every strap is equal. https://weareher.com/download/ - Use code "BQP" for 7 day free premium Shoutouts: Shana:  Swish - Chicago’s first queer wom...

 Happy Bisexual Awareness Week! This weeks L Word: Generation Q recap is all the queer tension we love. A full review of the met gala, the VMA's and Verzuz. We define monosexism and figure out if your 'Am I a Bad Queer?' questions are either genuine or selfish. Lastly, Raven Symone. Enough said.  https://weareher.com/download/ - Use code "BQP" for 7 day free premium Shouto...