Bad Queers

This week we welcome intimacy expert, Maya to the show. We discuss navigating intimacy outside of sex, Black people reclaiming our pleasure and the new term for foreplay. And we can't go through this episode without discussing Lil Nas X's baby announcement and how pegging needs to be gender neutral.  Shoutouts: Shana -  Jillian Mercado ( @jillianmercado ) for being the absolute winner of...

The L Word is heating up as we recap episode 4 (spoiler alert), Lil Nas X debut "Montero" gets a release date (9/17), and how about Kristen Stewart's, Spencer, movie poster? Almost makes us want to pay to see it. This week's Bad Queer opinions deserved a whole theme, listen in as we talk about the f*ck shit we saw on Tiktok 🙄 Shoutouts: Shana -  Gaye Magazine - The true magazi...

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 impactful change in todays crazy ass world.  Shoutou...

Shana recaps episode two of Gen Q. In this week’s Category Is, we chat about queer baiting and Rumors with Lizzo and Cardi B, and continued cis straight f*ckery in the political world.  We talk unsolicited nude photos, Gen Q vs Tampa Baes, and poly parenting advice. Shoutouts: Shana -  Coach K - Queer Spirituality Coach. Follow @queeronpurpose Over here talking to your soul! Here to help our queer...

Don't say we didn't warn you, we are doing The L Word: Generation Q recap. Lil Nas X has done it again, and DaCryBaby is left in shambles. Black, queer, women did that at the Olympics. More Bad Queer Marriage advice, and not all homophobic people are closeted queers. Remember that. Shana - Beyoncé for the next round of Ivy Park. From the children sizes to the Harper’s Bazaar Interview. K...

Black women and queer people at the Olympics DID THAT! Give them all the flowers. Obviously, we must discuss DaCryBaby and Matt Damon for their casual homophobia. Our guesses for the new season of The L Word.r And you won't want to miss Kris sharing her Bad Queer Marriage advice and the name of her gang, the Crying Studs.  Shoutouts: Shana -  Gay’s The Word Bookshop in London - The UK’s oldes...

This week we have our internet besties Daryn and Liz from Scissoring Isn't a Thing Podcast to discuss showing up as your authentic self at work, LGBTQ+ life growing up and what really happened when Liz's family asked what scissoring was and who did Daryn makeout with at Pride?    Shoutouts: Shana -  305 Fitness it’s a dance cardio class with a live DJ that literally works the whole body....

Montero is going to save us all. We get to circle back on the Lesbian Road Trip and get insight into Kris's marriage. More white men are coming out in sports and trans athletes at the Olympics. Support your queer bars, folks.  Shoutouts: Shana -  Trans Yoga Teacher - Allé (Alay) Teaches trans affirming yoga and has a beautiful supportive community that makes me want to yoga! @transyogateacher...

WTF happened to white women this week? Victoria's Secret Karen and Maria Taylor are at the forefront of this chaotic behavior. Emmy's are coming for diversity in the best way. ESPY's are giving Black women their flowers. LA Black Pride is a hot mess and queer married couples need to get into night life. Shoutouts: Shana -  Shoutout to Shelli (@ayoshelli) for this weeks shoutout.  La...

The official soundtrack of the podcast, Siena Liggins joins Bad Queers to discuss how the HER App set her up for a relationship fail, getting the coins she deserves in the music industry and how a little bit of homophobia is good in your life.  Shoutouts: Shana -   Elderqueer (@elder_queer) - Online gatherings for 40+ queers to connect and build community with conversations on aging body, mind, re...

We recap all the Black Queer Magic during the BET Awards, call out the NFL for their latest performative campaign, and ( try) to make sense of Bill Cosby's release from prison. Shoutouts: Shana -   Gwen Berry - 2x Olympian and Hammer Thrower that has made headlines for her latest protest during her Olympic trials. We love an #activistathlete  Kris -   Carmen Phillips - Editor in Chief at Auto...

The Beyhive swarmed Trick Daddy, for all the right reasons. Carl Nassib came out...but have you heard of Sha'Carri Richardson and Kumi Yokoyama? The real MVPs. Guess who is going on a lesbian road trip? Queer cougars are coming out of the woodwork thanks to Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts. Give visibility to bisexual studs (aka BUDS). Shoutouts: Shana -   Sha’Carri Richardson for being THAT GIRL...

Happy Juneteenth! Reminder that this is a Destiny's Child stan account, forever and always. Have you heard about the Nellie's Queer Sports Bar scandal? We deep dive into that, what we are watching and what you choose to put your cancel energy into (hint, it's Chick Fil A again)  And our first Bad Ally writes in. Shoutouts: Shana -   Philaye - CEO of Philaye Films - Producer, Actor,...

Burger King has entered the ring for the annual battle against Chick Fil A. All the emotions for the Pose finale. The intersex symbol is added to the Pride flag. Honoring the 5th Anniversary of Pulse. Rainbow capitalism has gone too far. And of course, our Bad Queer opinions! Shoutouts: Shana -   Kelanna Spiller - Comedian I came across on the Tik Tok. Has hilarious LGBTQ content, but just great c...

It is Pride Season. The time for corporations to change their logos and people being shamed for purchasing it. We continue our Unofficial Pose Podcast with a review of Pose: The Musical and finally share our thoughts around Ellen Degeneres. Am I a Bad Queer, If I use different identities around different people? And the rainbow emoji is still the superior emoji. Shoutouts: Shana -   Them - They ha...

We finally have the honor of hosting Krystina Wray Jackson! Former Ms. Wheelchair California and current co-host of BraveMaker , Krystina drops gems about intersectionality and representation, dating during COVID and her experiences at Pride.  You won't want to miss all the gems that are dropped! Shoutouts: Shana - Queerency : Space for you to hear about the queer economy, and shares queer bu...

This week we welcome our special guests,  Minoritea Report Podcast! We do a full review of Pose, Episode 4 with Billy Porter. You're not ready for these hot takes. What being in a relationship looks like during and post COVID. Plenty of Black Queer Joy in this group.  Shoutouts: Shana - Jasmine’s Garden ( @bigchaos2020 ) on IG. Jasmine’s tik toks are hilarious, especially the one where she di...

It was a Muvva's Day Celebration and a full review of the third episode of Pose, "The Trunk". We had some stories for "Am I a Bad Queer?" from a Black man who is discreet (while citing Pete Buttigieg) to first time having sex woes. Lastly, the world is opening up. Let's change our attitudes when we are at the club, shall we?   Shoutouts: Shana - Willow Smith - Mother’...

Bad Queers is officially the unofficial stan podcast for Pose on FX. Caitlyn Fucking Jenner doing Caitlyn Fucking Jenner things. And everyone please check in on our girl Janet Mock. What is the real lesbian dream? And which Ryan Murphy show is the best. Shoutouts: Shana - @ the_yvesdropper - Shoutout to their new song “Niggas Can Be Gay Too”. They did a series of bops from a beautiful broken heart...

Sometimes you skip an episode and get to post it as a bonus later. Well, here is our review of the Meghan Markle and Oprah interview.  Anti-trans bills are the hot ticket item across multiple states *face palm*, the truth about undercuts and are you a Gay Villain? Better late than never in our long lost episode. Shoutouts: Shana -  Sydney's Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras - I remember the wonderfu...

Bad Queers is officially 1 years old! While the news tried to knock us down, we are here to spread some Black Queer Joy to all of you. Let's celebrate by cheering on the WNBA draft, women's sports period and reflecting on our favorite moments from the past year. Thank you for being apart of the Bad Queers Club! This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendat...

Welcome Drew & Andy from the Aural Fixation Podcast. A musically charged episode where we discuss our dance floor go to's, iconic queer music moments and LGBTQ+ nightlife between the UK, US and Australia. As well as Australia's lockout laws, Beyoncé and how good is your gaydar? This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represented in the podcas...

Whether it's Janelle Monáe's bisexual lighting or a bandana, we are breaking down the history of coded language in the LGBTQ+ community. After that, we ask if you want to go lie down as we reflect on The Bett's Red Table Talk episode. Let's not forget the Verzuz, NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, SAG Awards and the Anti-Trans bills.  This episode is sponsored by Sony Mus...

Give a Bad Queer welcome to our special guest, Brian Falduto! Naturally, we have to review Call Me By Your Name from Lil Nas X and then we deep dive into religion, being an ally within the LGBTQ+ community and what gay men were really doing to date during quarantine. All this and more in this weeks episode! This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represent...

New day, same "heterosexual rights movements", except this time lead by Lil' Mama. We stand with our AAPI community and standing with Ghana's LGBTQ+ community. How the LGBTQ+ friend is the new black friend and the root of toxicity. We go in this episode! This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana -  Trans Boxing - @transboxing - Trans boxing is an ar...