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Last week was possibly the longest short week ever. The Trump administration started as chaotically as expected with the signing of countless Cheesecake Factory–menu–looking executive orders attacking everything from DEI to undocumented immigrants. In other news, the inaugural season of Unrivaled basketball kicked off with a bang and the GLAAD Media Awards were announced and included some of our f...

Hard launch January continues with the (mostly) predictable fate of Tiktok dominating the news week along with LA wildfires aftermath, and The House passing an amendment to Title 9 to ban trans students from women's sports. Lawbrey "Drake" Graham reaching new heights of Karen with his federal defamation suit against UMG over "Not Like Us".    In Am I A Bad Queer? we discus...

We're officially back from holiday break in our first new, new, episode of 2025.  In Category Is, we discuss the arrest of Jaia Cruz, Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, and the latest studies confirming gender-affirming care is rare for teens. Of course we have to discuss Beyoncè Bowl and Shana's predictions for Bey's Jan. 14 announcement.    In our Bad Quee...

Happy New Year, Bad Queers! We welcome back our favorite travelers, Neicy and Noiry from Queer Queens Travel (QQT). To get you motivated to travel in the New Year, we reflect on the trips QQT took in 2024, including Shana joining in South Africa, what it's really like to travel with a Black, queer travel group and getting studs to travel in more places than Mexico. As well as the intentionali...

Third times a charm! We welcome back Anna DeShawn , host of Queer News Podcast and founder of the podcast network ' The Qube ' joins us for the third year to do our end of year review. In this episode we pick our top stories and headlines from each month to discuss, laugh and break down even further what's been happening in the mess that was 2024. Shoutouts: Anna: All the supporters...

We’re so excited to welcome back AJ Hikes , Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU. AJ is a powerhouse social justice advocate, community organizer, TED Talk speaker, and all-around badass. In this episode, we catch up on AJ’s journey, from coming out later in life to navigating top surgery and embracing life as their authentic self. AJ also shares insights from their wor...

Welcome to our Category-is-a-polooza. This episode we will focus solely on trending stories across politics, pop culture and sports (women's only). We share our perspective of the United Healthcare CEO unaliving and Luigi Mangione's involvement and Jay-Z getting accused of r*pe alongside Diddy. Pay attention to the Supreme Court - transgender rights are under attack! We break down United...

We've got company! This week we welcome pop recording artivist, Mila Jam . We started from the beginning by learning about Mila's childhood all the way through her 20+ years of being an artist. From coming into her identity to owning her autonomy and the differences she encountered, to the amazing collaborations she has experienced (hello Chaka Khan!) and how awful dating is in New York....

Shana reflects on her recent breakup, sharing the lessons she’s learned and what she’s looking for moving forward. It’s a candid and insightful conversation about love, growth, and self-discovery. This teaser offers just a glimpse—the full episode is available exclusively on our Patreon for those ready to dive deeper. Watch the full video here Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PAT...

Watch us on Youtube! Subscribe today: @BadQueersPodcast Who kissed Denzel in Gladiator II? The answer might be lost to history, but we’re still talking about it. We discuss this deleted moment and then shift to the latest update on Nex Benedict’s case and the Title IX violations at Owasso Public Schools. Shana and Kris also share what’s currently on their watchlist and solve how Netflix can setup...

Watch us on Youtube! Subscribe today: @BadQueersPodcast This week, we’re applauding Black LGBTQ+ brilliance at the Grammys, catching up on Keke Palmer’s Ryan Murphy drama, and tuning into the NWSL playoffs and Women’s College Basketball as they ramp up In Bad Queer Opinions, we explore why DL women don't get the smoke they deserve and try to make sense of some seriously uncomfortable FAFO tak...

The results are in and so are our feelings. We get right into election night 2024 aftermath, from our thoughts to the blame game exit polls and the few wins from the night. We take a much-needed dissociation break with a Love Is Blind reunion recap. Because, honestly, we all deserve it. Shoutouts: Kris: The Queer Arts Center is a grassroots, interdisciplinary collaborative of Oakland, California-b...

Election Day is nearly here, and Dr. David Johns is back to help us think beyond the ballot. David breaks down ways to stay civically engaged (minus the burnout), necessary conversations vs. grifting for a check, and how to better value activists and movement workers. Plus we mix politics with reality TV as David shares stories about his decision to appear on the RHOA and Love Is Blind season 7 th...

She was gone for a minute, but we got Shelli Nicole back! We catch up on being an independent writer, relationships and what Shelli is watching. Reflecting on previous writings that center Black and queer voices, along with shifting her writing and digging deeper into her own voice without having to only write about LGBTQ+ topics. Along with a list of shows and movies to add to your watch list. Sh...

This week we welcome company from the Bay Area! DJ Lady Ryan, one of the best DJs and event hosts in the Bay joins Bad Queers to discuss creating safe spaces for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ folks, the future of LGBTQ+ events and working with your partner while still being romantic.  Shoutouts: Shana: Old School Ballroom - Paying homage to the New York City ballroom scene from the early 90s and beyond....

A little bit election countdown, a little bit WNBA Finals and a whole lot of Love is Blind recap. The election is under 30 days away, have you made your voting plan? The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty begin the final playoff series, and we share our final predictions. Most important, Shana and Kris break down the first nine episodes of Love is Blind, the good - the bad - the mess - the drama....

The theme of this episode is range. Justice has been served in the cases of Naasire Johnson, Savannah Ryan Williams and Cecilia Gentili. Kris and Shana share their WNBA playoff predictions and weigh in on the firing of coaches Teresa Weatherspoon, Curt Miller and, most recently, Tanisha Wright. Love is Blind: DC recap is coming! In Am I a Bad Queer? Folks wrote in about what they really need to do...

Heavy news week this week between the lynching of Marcellus Williams and learning the word "diabolical" truly applies to Diddy. In lighter news, our WNBA playoff predictions are in, Shana has some exciting (?) fantasy news to share while Kris dissociates. In Am I a Bad Queer?, they discuss adjusting to your newly-moved-in partner's mental health needs and answering the centuries-old...

This week on Bad Queers , we welcome Kevin Ortega-Rojas, the unapologetic host of Here’s Why With Kevin and co-host of BYLATINMEN . Kevin’s got hot takes on everything from hating lesbian bars (yes, you heard that right) to why straight actors playing gay roles isn’t a big deal. We dive into his media journey, growing up queer, and what it’s like curating content in the age of misinformation. Shou...

Kamala Harris smokes Donald Trump in their first (and probably last) presidential debate. We dive into Cathy Engelbert's controversial comments on CNBC's Power Lunch and more WNBA & NWSL news.   In Am I a Bad Queer, we tackle coming out at work, dating outside the community, and supporting non-binary partners. And for our Bad Queer Opinions, Kris debates boxer vs. strappy harnesses,...

This episode was recorded before we went on vacation. Topics may be a bit older, but we still needed to talk about them. Our final review of the Olympics, Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit and we do our best to figure out what is going on with Kehlani. In AIABQ? We answer questions about families that are too supportive and going back to a partner after a break up. Someone needs to hit up Billie Eilish abou...

It’s a news round up and it’s a mess. Missouri is now requiring proof of gender reassignment surgery for folks to update their IDs, Lowe’s is the most recent company to take back their LGBTQ+ support efforts, and Team LGBTQ+ is earning medals in the Paralympics. Am I a Bad Queer? Brought the range. We discussed loving long distance relationships and hating being together in person, queer themed we...

The Democratic National Convention, the 'Demure' trend and Daddy Billy Porter are topics of conversation this week on Bad Queers. Shana recaps the events she participated in during the DNC (and meeting her favorite athlete!), what it was like in Chicago and reflected on the speeches, highs and lows. In AIABQ? straight women avoid dating discussions, respectability politics and relationsh...

This week, we welcome back Black Queer Dom to discuss their   Sublime Effigy Pride & Prejudice Ball in D.C. We dive deep into the preparation process, highlights and special moments for the party and how to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss play parties and what to do the first time you attend. Instead of Bad Queer Opinions, Black Queer Dom shares Bad Misconceptions...

We've got LOTS of company! This week we welcome Ronald, Darnell, DaJuan and Jade from the upcoming new web series, NATIVES . The team took us through their characters, what it was like to have an intersectional writers room, memorable moments from recording and their hopes for how folks will feel after watching NATIVES. Bad Queer Opinions include not slowing your walking pace for YT people, I...