Bad Queers

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...

Do you identify as Super Straight? Beyoncé gracing the Grammy's stage and setting history with her daughter and manager, Blue Ivy. Kirk Franklin's son snitching and what is the equivalent of grey sweatpants for queer womxn? All this and more in this weeks episode. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana -  B. Scott -  BET announced the elevation of B. Scott...

We are talking all things polyamory with our special guests Small World Collective! This episode is the best how it started vs. how it's going. From who does the everyday tasks to the stereotypes around being black and non-monogamous, you won't want to miss this conversation. Also, Chicago queer life, cliterference, strap and our Bad Queer Opinions. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: o...

We are at 50 episodes!! Can you believe? Black and Queer people were winning the Golden Globes...with and without winning the Golden Globes. Hear us explain that, what we are watching on Queer Netflix and things we have to apologize for in the future. We get our first Am I a Bad Queer? update and discuss how we need to leave Oprah alone and do better at LGBTQ history. This episode is sponsored by...

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 Rowling. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shou...

The queen has arrived. Shelli Nicole joined us this week for Bad Queers. You've definitely read her amazing works in Autostraddle, Marie Claire and more (and if you haven't, you should!). We covered so many topics, but high key summary includes pop culture, writing gems for black LGBTQ+ people, "those" white queers and what would be on our sex playlist. This episode is sponsore...

It's big switch appreciation week (not really, but it should be!)! Baby Gay celebrities are taking over in the best ways. Who invited The Weeknd to the Superbowl? Can't say that we are surprised but Lovecraft Country and all LGBTQ+/Black films deserve better than these Not So Golden Globe nominations. At least the NAACP did a bit better. Also, are you a straight chaser? Shoutouts: Shana...

This week's category is: LGBTQ+ Celebrity Relationships, Reddit and an update on Shana's dating life (her feelings about this are clear in the episode). Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood and Niecy Nash are just a few that we explore. SNL's Pete Davidson and John Krasinski kiss was cringy and what we think about the phrase "you're too pretty to be gay".  Shoutouts: Shana -...

This week we are talking about dating with special guests from One and a Half Lesbians, A & Bee. Brief intro into the first week of presidency and reviewing Keyshia Cole vs. Ashanti - we deep dive into dating. U-Hauling, sexting, club vibes, what really goes down in the DM's and can we have more femme for femme loving, please? Shoutouts: Shana - Joe Biden - Reversing Trump’s Transgender B...

Let's get loud about our predictions for the election. Honestly, we called it. From Lady Gaga to Kamala Harris to J-Lo's setlist. Unfortunately, snitch Mitch and Trump make an appearance too. Banning conversion therapy in Kentucky, trans youth rights in Montana and how LGBTQ+ meme pages need more diversity. And Kris tries to get Shana in her feelings around dating.  Shoutouts: Shana - Un...