Bad Queers

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...

Clearly, the NAACP Image awards do not get the kudos they deserve. Ahn-Ja-lah (Angela) Bassett and Davis did the thing. Congratulations to Zaya Wade for legalizing her gender and name change. Do you feel overwhelmed by all the anti-trans bills? You're not a Bad Queer for feeling that way. Last but not least, go ahead and cancel that New York Times subscription.                               ...

Another week, another attack on our trans community. From the New York Times, professional surfing competitions and lawmakers - when will it ever end? We give our "better late than never" reactions to the Super Bowl and Grammy's as well as AIABQ? advice that has Shana and Kris divided. And folks who identify as STEMs or Futches deserve their own fashion line. Shoutouts: Shana: Britt...

This week we welcome writer, executive producer, showrunner and novelist, Rasheed Newson. We discuss Rasheed's newest must-own book, "My Government Means to Kill Me: A Novel" , what it takes to center Black, queer stories and making modern history accessible. We also get candid about Rasheed's 20+ years in Hollywood, writing on shows like Bel-Air, The Chi, and Lie to Me as he s...

RIP to Tyre Nichols. Another Black life lost at the hands of police. Utah officially passed a bill that banned transition related care for minors. The WNBA free agency is already blowing our minds. Sam Smith's new video came out and so did the haters who feel like being sexy is just for thin, white, queer folks. And we double down on our opinions about Beyoncé performing in Dubai. Shoutouts:...

Currently, there over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ before state legislatures, with Texas taking the lead by having 36 bills. The WNBA free agency is already causing chaos and the fight for charter flights for players is ongoing. The L Word: Generation Q finale finally brought us Black Love with Sophie and Pippa. Shana shares her review on Velma. And the rage against Beyoncé's performance in Dubai needs to...

Two words: George Santos. If you don't know, we are going to fill you in on the lies and deception from this gay, republican,  congressman. We recap The L Word: Generation Q and ask the important question, "where is Gigi?". Is Velma the new LGBTQ+ show we want or should we pass? AIABQ? For telling my friend I don't want to be anything more than friends? And more. Shoutouts: Sha...

This week we welcome writer Dani Janae from Autostraddle. We discuss growing up queer in Pittsburgh, the top 5 fictional characters that influenced our queerness and reviewed The White Lotus and The L Word: Generation Q. We broke down whether we felt "the gay voice" was real and representation in writing. Shoutouts: Shana: The San Diego Black LGBTQ Coalition for hosting their first Black...

Someone needs to get their girl Oklahoma and all these bills she is trying to pass. Shana gives a full recap of The L Word: Gen Q - The Musical since Kris won't watch it. Congratulations for Robin Roberts on her engagement. We receive an AIABQ? update and how to manage if you don't like the word "queer".  Kris applies anti-gender affirming healthcare "logic" to questi...

At the beginning of 2023 we do a full 2022 recap so y'all remember what we're not going to do in 2023. We welcome Founder of E3 Radio, Anna DeShawn, to identify highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Starting with MJ Rodriguez historical win at the Golden Globes, the entirety of Brittney Griner's time in Russia and so much more.  2022 Shoutouts: Shana:    Brittney Griner a...