Bad Queers

If you weren't on Tik Tok, you may have missed the Queer Bar Drama that happened at the Cubbyhole with a straight woman, straight man and a lesbian - it's as messy as it sounds. We discuss our reactions to The Grammy Awards and all of the changes happening during WNBA Free Agency. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?' we discuss the use of baby/boo as flirting, Aunties being safe spaces and n...

This week we welcome back singer-songwriter Siena Liggins ! We discuss her FIRST tour (kicking off this week in Chicago!) what goes into planning a tour, local talent that will be joining and how she hopes folks will experience the shows. Before we got to the tour, we caught up from when Siena was last on show. Breakups, new albums, top three disappointments (hint: Nicki Minaj, Detroit Lions and C...

Covering it all in this episode. The Biden administration invests almost $700k in sex education for trans male youth. The Abbey's disturbing allegations have finally caught up with the infamous WeHo club. And the Oscars wouldn't be the Oscars if they didn't snub anyone– we talk nominations and controversy over who was left out.    In Am I A Bad Queer, we question the timing of &quot...

Lil Nas X dropped his latest video for his single "J Christ" and we have...thoughts. Awards season continues as we recap the Critic's Choice and Emmy awards. In good news,  discuss a new study on how aunts, tias, and aunt-like figures support LGBTQ+ youth. How can you tell if your friend(s) are hitting on you? How do you keep things casual with a friend you're attracted to but...

For the second year in a row, Angela Bassett did the thing. This time with Regina King. This week, we circle back to Katt Williams' interview and the fallout from  Claudine Gay's resignation from Harvard and the emerging anti-DEI culture war. In politics, trans youth in Louisiana are suing the state over their ban on gender-affirming care.  In Am I A Bad Queer, we talk friends with benef...

We're back from holiday break to discuss the wild start to the year. Shana shares a glowing review of The Color Purple. In the most predictable story of the year, sometimesy-Christian, Boosie, throws a tantrum over a lesbian scene in The Color Purple and gets packed up by TS Madison. Dave Chappelle continues to destroy his own legacy in his latest "comedy" special. Andy Cohen and An...

We welcome in the New Year with company! Mx. Eden is your favorite Femme Daddy, dominating audiences from the classroom to the dungeon, and now on Bad Queers. We reminisce on nights out in DC and Baltimore, MD., discuss how to create safe spaces. Black drag kings and our need for more Stud Strippers. Don't forget, Kia Souls are for the everyday, modern queer. And we wrap up with Bad Queer Opi...

We continue our End of Year recap with Anna DeShawn. From July to December highlights include the release of Janelle Monáe's Lipstick Lover, the Montgomery River Brawl, Robin Roberts marriage and Brittney Griner's story being released. Low lights include the conflict in The Congo and Israel/Gaza/Palestine, RIP O'Shae Sibley, transphobia on the rise and Cassie gets justice from Diddy...

Welcome to Part 1 of our End of Year Episode with award winning podcast producer and host, Anna DeShawn. In this two part episode we go over the mess that was 2023. Part 1 reviews January to June, which includes Ron DeSatan trying to come for Disney, the beginning of the George Santos saga, Janelle Monáe and Beyoncé gifting us with their talents, good news from Brittney Griner, bills-bills-bills,...

Our chaotic episodes are always our favorite episodes. Lots of slippery slopes from AOC putting congress in check over trans girls rights in sports to Harlem, The Chi and Brittney Griner's documentary. The Renaissance film recap to the fight for peace. In AIABQ we discuss lesbian conservatives and choosing sperm donors and Bad Queer Opinions about women taking poppers and Saucy Santana not wa...

From trolling Moms for Liberty to staging walk outs over anti-trans policies, the kids are alright. We breakdown the timeline of what has been happening with Angel Reese and how folks are showing out as a result. The Soul Train Awards showed how progressive they were to de-gender an award to celebrate Janelle Monáe's accomplishments. AIABQ shares some bad queer opinions around gay bars and ci...

We've got company! This week, we're joined by Black Queer Dom, a Black Queer Kinky educator and leader rooted in sexual wellness, Black feminist theory & gender justice. They founded the Black Queer Dom Society , a community of practice, health & wellbeing for Black Queer, Trans and Non Binary folks. We chat with Black Queer Dom about their journey into the world of kink and BDSM...

As promised, Shana turns on her best Tommy Smyth voice to recap the thrilling NWSL final. In queer news, Marlon Wayans opens up about his unconditional love for his trans son, Kai.  We send our condolences to Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexico's first nonbinary magistrate, and their partner who were found murdered in their home. Can family members change? In AIABQ, we get an update from two listeners...

October was an especially violent month for our Black trans and GNC family. Rest in absolute peace to Skylar Harrison, A'neé Roberson, Chyna Long, Dominic Dupree, Lisa Love, and London Price. In slightly better news, the "lesser evil" party picked up some key election day W's. The NWSL season is drawing to an entertaining close as college women's hoops got off to an entert...

The global attack on LGBTQ people continues in Alabama, as pharmacies are refusing to refill trans kids’ prescriptions despite gender-affirming care being legal.  Mass arrests of queer Nigerians continue without proper investigations. In AIABQ, we explore trans men in lesbian spaces and how to deal with friends who ignore red flags when dating. Shana gives an altar call to fellow Law & Order S...

It was a huge week for women's sports. Congratulations to the Las Vegas Aces on their back to back championship win. Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are getting divorced, breaking the hearts of all queer sports fans. Congrats to Che Flores coming out as the first trans and nonbinary referee. In AIABQ? we discuss Dylan Mulvaney, moving on from queer best friends and whether iPhone users could da...

We've got more company! This week we welcome Jessamyn Stanley,  yoga instructor, entrepreneur and the co-founder of The Underbelly. We spanned multiple topics from polyamory and representation in yoga to dating the rugby team and what it's like being LGBTQ+ in the south. Naturally, astrology was brought up and Jessamyn shares multiple Bad Queer Opinions around Harry Potter and the practi...

We've got company! Welcome Moe Ari , Love and Connection Expert from Hinge. In this episode we celebrate National Coming Out Day by sharing Moe's coming out journey, navigating their queerness, finding transgender representation and how coming out impacted familial and romantic relationships. We also discuss dating stereotypes, communication in marriage and rooting for the bisexual commu...

Surprise, surprise, the US receives a 'C' grade on the global rating scale for LGBTQ+ rights scorecard and the Texas drag ban is ruled unconstitutional. Angelica Ross announces she is leaving Hollywood for politics and, in more politics, lesbian power house Laphonza Butler fills Diane Feinstein's senate seat in California. We discuss what we expect for Beyoncé's upcoming film (...

After attending four Renaissance World Tour shows (you can guess who went to three shows and who went to one), we HAD to dedicate an entire episode to the once-in-a-lifetime experience that is Beyoncè's Renaissance World Tour. We get into everything from the stage production, sets, dancers, outfits, mute challenge rankings, what's next, and Beyoncè's unprecedented reign. Shoutouts:...

This week, we cover the Angelica Ross tea party, Tyler Perry's unwanted dating advice for successful Black women, and a very rare smart move by the U.S. military to reverse the harmful effects of Don't Ask Don't Tell.  In Am I A Bad Queer? we chat Florida trips and obsessive best friends. We're back to our top 5 lists with advice for our younger queer selves. Shoutouts: Shana:...

Robin Roberts weds her longtime partner, Amber Laign. In his new doc, we learn Lil Nas X gave his brother the courage to come out and Luis Rubiales finally resigned as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The WNBA playoffs are upon us and so are our championship picks. Kris makes another design request during our Bad Queer Opinions. Shoutouts: Shana: Sami Schalk - A polyamorous fat...

Our company this week is Kiana Lewis, a sexuality educator, pleasure mentor, writer, sex work advocate and former online sex worker. Listen in as we learn about Kiana's journey, what pleasure mentoring is and why someone would seek it and Shana and Kiana's friendship origin story. Shoutouts Shana: Big Freedia - Is going to receive the Icon Award during Atlanta’s Black Pride Pure Heat Com...

In a landmark ruling, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court outlaws homophobic hate speech. Luis Rubiales nasty self still refuses to step down as Spain’s Football Federation chief after his assault of Jenni Hermoso. White terrorism strikes again– rest in peace to the victims of the Jacksonville racist attack, Jerrald De'Shaun Gallion, Angela Michelle Carr,  and Anolt Joseph "AJ" Laguerre...

RIP to Akira Ross and Laura Ann Carleton, victims of hate and violence. While we want to celebrate Spain's World Cup Win, men decided to ruin it...again. Have you watched Kokomo City yet? In AIABQ? - Outing your friend to your family, making the first move and not liking women's sports. Beyhive Queers and Swiftie Queers need to settle their beef and a message about last weeks episode. Sh...