Bad Queers

[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...

This week, we acknowledge the passing of Jewel Thais-Williams and her lasting legacy, break down the tragic airstrike on a trans prison ward in Iran, and run through the WNBA All-Star lineup. Plus, your Bad Queer questions bring the heat—from identity coaching fatigue to situationships gone emotional. Shoutouts: Kris: The Culture Decides podcast - Black queer podcast with music reviews, interviews...

Netflix sure rushed this season out huh? Watch our recap of episodes 8-10, including the reunion, and final grades for season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love. We're talking brussels sprouts, grandparent die-offs and how Kyle's mom is the real winner of this season.  Recap Notes: 2:25 - Intro 3:20 - Episode 8 14:25 - Episode 9 25:54 - Reunion/Episode 10 48:28 - Final grades Share your Am I...

Billionaires are having quite a week at our collective expense. The Big Bogus Bill and the Diddy trial verdict lead a bad news heavy "Category Is" segment. In "Am I A Bad Queer?", we advocate for not remaining in a relationship with someone who wants kids and letting your friend have their hot queer summer. Our "Bad Queer Opinions" this week lay the blame of the recen...

Welcome to Bad Queers Review , where Kris and Shana break down episodes 1-7 of The Queer Ultimatum Season 2. This season is pure mess, from tattoos and playlists to coming out on TV and hooking up. Tune in to hear what it’s like when Kris and Shana watch the chaos unfold together.  Episode Notes:  4:01 - The Queer Ultimatum Concept 5:20 - Cast breakdown  13:24 - Episode 1  24:54 - Episode 2  32:24...

This week on Bad Queers, we define platinum star gay and fat rabbit in Queer Urban Dictionary before diving into SCOTUS’s ruling on gender-affirming care bans for trans youth. We share our initial thoughts on The Queer Ultimatum S2 , break down WNBA news and the Rubiales assault verdict, and discuss why anti-trans activists should focus on real Title IX issues. In Am I A Bad Queer?, we answer ques...

This week we've got company! Welcome Mandii B, podcast queen behind WHOREible Decisions and Decisions, Decisions for an unfiltered convo on their new book " No Holes Barred ". We cover sexual freedom, queer identity, and building an audio empire. From hooking up with service tops to being a proud bisexual to shooting your shot (corny lines encouraged), this episode is all about brea...

This week on Bad Queers, we define pansexuality and explore the queer history of 18th-century molly-houses in Queer Urban Dictionary. In "Category Is," we get into Simone Biles vs. Riley Gaines and the ongoing fight for trans inclusion in sports, TS Madison educating NeNe Leakes on trans dating, and Doechii’s powerful moment at the BET Awards. Plus, we answer your "Am I A Bad Queer?...

This week, we’re joined by Shylo and Chelsea of the EMVP Podcast—a show for emotionally mature, vulnerable people navigating the highs and lows of life as Black queer women. We get into their journey from friend breakups to building a podcast, the reality of LA life as transplants, and Shylo’s reflections on her breakout role on Twenties.  Shoutouts: Shana: Spark Social House: A third place for th...

This week we share first impressions of The Queer Ultimatum Season 2, recap Week 1 of the WNBA (the WNBA scriptwriters are so back), and spotlight the protest to reclaim the historic site of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot. We also talk about a new interfaith Pride campaign urging faith leaders to show up for LGBTQ+ folks this June. In Am I a Bad Queer?, we get into summer dating fatigue and how to e...

This week we discuss week 1 of Diddy's federal trial, Halle Bailey’s restraining order against DDG and Tory Lanez prison/legal updates. We also give our long awaited White Lotus S3 recap and spotlight a 21-year study showing donor-conceived adults raised by lesbian moms are thriving. In Am I a Bad Queer?, how to call out your queer friends biphobia, the best way to avoid being friends with yo...