Bad Queers

We welcome back Liz Culley , creator of the podcast " Cool Cool Cool " and resident badass at Condé Nast. Liz takes us through her career journey, wildest public transportation stories and exclusive celebrity stories (truly mind blowing).  In our Bad Queer Opinions, Shana and Kris recognize that they missed prime sports in the queer sports list and Liz discusses drag kings. It's a t...

The internet did what needed to be done in the Battle of Montgomery and we gotta talk about it. Welcome to the alphabet mafia, Wayne Brady! The USWNT did not start one LGBTQ+ person (to our knowledge) and other world cup updates. In AIABQ? We discuss new long distance relationships and blocking your partners parents on social media. Bad Queer Opinion: Protect Megan Thee Stallion and claim your kid...

While Kris was on vacation, too much went down. Rest in Power to O'Shae Sibley, Brittney Griner taking time off for her mental health, Women's World Cup is showing OUT and girl....Lizzo?!?! Kris and Shana were outside on vacations at the Renaissance World Tour and in Jamaica, they are here to give you the recap. And Bad Queer discussions around calling organizations in and finding your c...

It's a house party with singer-songwriter, Paige Alyssa . We start off discussing growing up with a heavy baptist influence and love of 90's R&B to Paige's songwriting process and the difference in their posting personality between Twitter and Instagram. You'll also learn songs are on the "Paige Alyssa Starting Pack", find out if you are an MSNBC gay and Chick-Fil...

This week in queer news, we chat about Caster Semenya's court case win but road ahead to competing again. We send our condolences to Michelle Dionne Peacock and Collin Smith after learning of their senseless, transphobia-fueled murders.  Shana shares her Women's World Cup picks. And give our first impressions and thoughts (lots of thoughts) on Hoodie Daddies, episode 1. Full recap to com...

Catching up this week on all the recent wins and losses for the LGBTQ community. In sports, we chat about the record number of out athletes in the Women's World Cup and WNBA mid-season and all-star weekend predictions. Plus why we think a presidential term or one Summer Olympics cycle is an acceptable amount of time to wait before being friends with your ex. *Cues the NBC Summer Olympic music...

Our company this week will have you adding their newest poetry collection, Freedom House,to your summer reading list. Poet and writer KB Brookins joins the show to chat about their upbringing and advocacy in Texas, writing origin story, and how Freedom House explores internal, interpersonal, and systemic freedom. Catch a live reading of KB's favorite poem from the collection and their timely...

This week we welcome Assistant Editor of INTO , Joshua Mackey, to discuss all of our feelings about 'The Age of Pleasure' by Janelle Monáe. We dig into the full discography, first thoughts and feelings upon listening and the emphasis of Black, Queer joy throughout the album. Bad Queer Opinions range from the cliquiest type of queers to our feelings around poppers. Shoutouts: Shana: WNBGA...

Better late than never! This episode we are focusing on The Ultimatum and nothing else. Kris shares her summary of the season, we discuss each relationship dynamic and Shana shares the experience of watching the season finale at Yoly's watch party. In our Bad Queer Opinions we play Fuck/Marry/Banish with the couples and which person matches Shana & Kris's conflict style. Shoutouts: S...

Happy Juneteenth! We've got company! This week we welcome THE Dr. David J. Johns. This conversation went deep on anti-trans legislation, intersections of being Black and queer, how white supremacy be sitting on our beds with their outside clothes on and our true feelings on The Ultimatum and The Real Friends of WeHo. This description only touches the surface of this amazing conversation! Shou...

This week we welcome Los Angeles-based writer, comedian, and actor, Brittani Nichols. Brittani takes us to the front lines of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Strike through a deep dive on the facts and ways to support. We learn more about Brittani's upbringing, how they got into writing and working on Abbott Elementary and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Bad Queer Opinions are shared, and you&ap...

It's about damn time that we had a show like The Ultimatum! This week in shitty news, we react to Uganda's signing of one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws and Alabama banning trans athletes through the collegiate level. Pride month campaigns are rolling back and companies are in fear. Cowards. We share our top 10 lesbian clothes and answer questions around lesbian clubs and parties, label...

We've got company this week! We're joined by Ciara, The New Mixx  to talk about her background, how she got into fashion, her best style tips, and content creation. Plus we discuss the importance of supporting LGBTQ businesses during Pride. Please excuse any noise, we're both on the road this week. Shoutouts Shana:  Bowtie Behavior  is  a Black, queer owned, woman owned business. It...

The Age of Pleasure indeed! Catch our shamelessly thirsty reactions to Janelle Monae's Lipstick Lover video. Pro tip: Make sure you watch it on mute too. In Category Is, we discuss Banko Brown's unjustified murder and DeSatan signing off on more hateful legislation in Florida.  We chat traveling to FL and other anti-LGBTQ states and studs "overcourting" early in relationship in...

This week we welcome Trav, the founder and creator of Queerency . Trav shared his upbringing and what the queer scene was like in different areas that he lived and went to school. We also discussed the inspiration that lead to the creation of Queerency and the trends that he notices in media and politics, as well as the ways he researches LGBTQ+ movers and shakers both past and present.  Shoutouts...

This week in queer news, we chat about how Bud Light loss all their friends. Hayley Kiyoko vs. Tennessee's ridiculous drag ban. In "Am I A Bad Queer?", we discuss choosing between a new relationship or a new job and is it your parents business what your partner does for a living? This week's top 10 listicle has us in the world of queer cars. Whose the gayest of them all? And fi...

This week Lizzo shows support to Tennessee's queer community. CNN breaks up with Don Lemon. In "Am I a bad queer?", we discuss how to deal with a PDA in sketchy settings and Is The Ultimatum is giving Tampa Baes?  Plus our top 10 lists continue with the top 10 queer women's sports. Shoutouts: Shana: Every Body Movie: Julie Cohen’s revelatory investigation of the lives of inters...

The entire season of Love is Blind was a mess (except for Brett and Tiffany). Always here to root for Black love. Ron DeSantis is continuing to try to take down Disney, this time by building a prison next door. While Disney World will host its first LGBTQ+ Pride. EXPOSE US SIS! Netflix's latest reality love show, The Ultimatum: Queer Love , has us excited to see messy queer folks on the scree...

Love is Blind is a whole mess (minus Brett and Tiffany) and we are Bad Queers for watching. Queer news updates around North Dakota's ban on trans youth in sports, California's bill that would force teachers to out trans students would not be heard and more than 40 professional athletes signed a letter condemning federal efforts to stop trans folks participation in sports. Healing energy...

Women's sports did the thing! Full review of the LSU vs. Iowa game and the clear racial tones in reaction to LSU winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Spotify only uses 10% of their 100M diversity fund. Tennessee's drag ban has been temporarily blocked. When is too soon to date new additions to friend groups? And are we Bad Queers for discussing Love is Blind? Shoutouts:...

A(nother) tragic and avoidable school shooting in Nashville has us wondering if Republicans will ever actually protect kids?  In lighter news, we give our thoughts on The L Word Gen Q cancellation and share our Women's Final Four and Championship picks. In AIABQ? we discuss becoming a uhaul lesbian statistic and how to address family members with stank attitudes towards your partner. Shoutout...

March madness on and off the court continues.  Florida backs down from their Divine Nine threats with H.B.999. Disney World Resort is announced as the host of the Out & Equal Summit for the next two years. Give Dominique Fishback all the things- we share our thoughts on Swarm. Later, we chat about ex's and boundary setting and try to make sense of the double standards for bi and sexually...

Whew. Lil Nas X and comedian Sampson struggled to read the room this week. If you had to get a tattoo that let everyone know you're a lesbian, what would you get?  More positive  LGBTQ+ news amongst the mess this week. We dig into Nebraska Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh's 3 week filibuster, Michigan adding LGBTQ+ protections in their discrimination law, and a study on the positive outcomes for...

Making sense of the senseless. We comb through another week of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. In brighter news, Minnesota shows up for trans youth in a major way. The wait is over, Kris and Shana give a full recap of Harlem season 2. In AIABQ? we chat about homophobic siblings and moving on from a toxic long distance relationship. Also, what's the best way to pay homage to our older generations of...

Did Boosie really try to denounce his daughters sexuality via church? More anti-trans bills than we can count. Congratulations to Da Brat and Judy on their pregnancy! We love a stud who carries. Shana continues to express how upset she is that Kris hasn't watched Harlem. We also discuss straight women crushes in AIABQ? and how we feel about straight presenting couples at LGBTQ+ events. Shouto...