The Beyhive swarmed Trick Daddy, for all the right reasons. Carl Nassib came out...but have you heard of Sha'Carri Richardson and Kumi Yokoyama? The real MVPs. Guess who is going on a lesbian road trip? Queer cougars are coming out of the woodwork thanks to Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts. Give visibility to bisexual studs (aka BUDS). Shoutouts: Shana - Sha’Carri Richardson for being THAT GIRL Kris - Cookie Kawaii - Musician and artists - best known for her 2020 hit - Vibe (If I Back IT Up). Makes ...
Jun 28, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Happy Juneteenth! Reminder that this is a Destiny's Child stan account, forever and always. Have you heard about the Nellie's Queer Sports Bar scandal? We deep dive into that, what we are watching and what you choose to put your cancel energy into (hint, it's Chick Fil A again) And our first Bad Ally writes in. Shoutouts: Shana - Philaye - CEO of Philaye Films - Producer, Actor, Writer, Director - Amazing Tik Toker the content is HILARIOUS and fire. Follow @ philaye Kris - Jozzy - Artist, writer...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Burger King has entered the ring for the annual battle against Chick Fil A. All the emotions for the Pose finale. The intersex symbol is added to the Pride flag. Honoring the 5th Anniversary of Pulse. Rainbow capitalism has gone too far. And of course, our Bad Queer opinions! Shoutouts: Shana - Kelanna Spiller - Comedian I came across on the Tik Tok. Has hilarious LGBTQ content, but just great content in general on both YouTube and her IG page. Kris - Sam Jay - Pause with Sam Jay on HBO Max is b...
Jun 14, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It is Pride Season. The time for corporations to change their logos and people being shamed for purchasing it. We continue our Unofficial Pose Podcast with a review of Pose: The Musical and finally share our thoughts around Ellen Degeneres. Am I a Bad Queer, If I use different identities around different people? And the rainbow emoji is still the superior emoji. Shoutouts: Shana - Them - They have always highlighted the stories and identities that needed to be highlighted and this 2021 Now List ...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 63
We finally have the honor of hosting Krystina Wray Jackson! Former Ms. Wheelchair California and current co-host of BraveMaker , Krystina drops gems about intersectionality and representation, dating during COVID and her experiences at Pride. You won't want to miss all the gems that are dropped! Shoutouts: Shana - Queerency : Space for you to hear about the queer economy, and shares queer business news. They highlight business leaders, facts, finance tips, and so much more around queers making m...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 62
This week we welcome our special guests, Minoritea Report Podcast! We do a full review of Pose, Episode 4 with Billy Porter. You're not ready for these hot takes. What being in a relationship looks like during and post COVID. Plenty of Black Queer Joy in this group. Shoutouts: Shana - Jasmine’s Garden ( @bigchaos2020 ) on IG. Jasmine’s tik toks are hilarious, especially the one where she discusses bot being able to be Bi - too good. Also, will lift you up in the time of need Kris - HER is having...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 61
It was a Muvva's Day Celebration and a full review of the third episode of Pose, "The Trunk". We had some stories for "Am I a Bad Queer?" from a Black man who is discreet (while citing Pete Buttigieg) to first time having sex woes. Lastly, the world is opening up. Let's change our attitudes when we are at the club, shall we? Shoutouts: Shana - Willow Smith - Mother’s Day surprise bringing back Jada’s Rock Band (who knew) and slaying it! Kris - Ziwe for her new late-night show on Showtime. A no-h...
May 17, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Bad Queers is officially the unofficial stan podcast for Pose on FX. Caitlyn Fucking Jenner doing Caitlyn Fucking Jenner things. And everyone please check in on our girl Janet Mock. What is the real lesbian dream? And which Ryan Murphy show is the best. Shoutouts: Shana - @ the_yvesdropper - Shoutout to their new song “Niggas Can Be Gay Too”. They did a series of bops from a beautiful broken hearted boy” and you just need to follow. Kris - @heytonytv on Tiktok. CEO of Quarter Brick High.The 25-y...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Sometimes you skip an episode and get to post it as a bonus later. Well, here is our review of the Meghan Markle and Oprah interview. Anti-trans bills are the hot ticket item across multiple states *face palm*, the truth about undercuts and are you a Gay Villain? Better late than never in our long lost episode. Shoutouts: Shana - Sydney's Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras - I remember the wonderful days of this and they survived to celebrate in 2021 Kris - Lil Nas X for his complete clearing of Tekashi...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Bad Queers is officially 1 years old! While the news tried to knock us down, we are here to spread some Black Queer Joy to all of you. Let's celebrate by cheering on the WNBA draft, women's sports period and reflecting on our favorite moments from the past year. Thank you for being apart of the Bad Queers Club! This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represented in the podcast do not reflect those of Sony Music and its affiliates and are for entertainmen...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Welcome Drew & Andy from the Aural Fixation Podcast. A musically charged episode where we discuss our dance floor go to's, iconic queer music moments and LGBTQ+ nightlife between the UK, US and Australia. As well as Australia's lockout laws, Beyoncé and how good is your gaydar? This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represented in the podcast do not reflect those of Sony Music and its affiliates and are for entertainment purposes only. Shoutouts: Sh...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Whether it's Janelle Monáe's bisexual lighting or a bandana, we are breaking down the history of coded language in the LGBTQ+ community. After that, we ask if you want to go lie down as we reflect on The Bett's Red Table Talk episode. Let's not forget the Verzuz, NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, SAG Awards and the Anti-Trans bills. This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represented in the podcast do not reflect those of Sony Music and its affiliates ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Give a Bad Queer welcome to our special guest, Brian Falduto! Naturally, we have to review Call Me By Your Name from Lil Nas X and then we deep dive into religion, being an ally within the LGBTQ+ community and what gay men were really doing to date during quarantine. All this and more in this weeks episode! This episode is sponsored by Sony Music. The views, opinions, and recommendations represented in the podcast do not reflect those of Sony Music and its affiliates and are for entertainment pu...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 54
New day, same "heterosexual rights movements", except this time lead by Lil' Mama. We stand with our AAPI community and standing with Ghana's LGBTQ+ community. How the LGBTQ+ friend is the new black friend and the root of toxicity. We go in this episode! This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - Trans Boxing - @transboxing - Trans boxing is an art project in the form of a boxing club that centers trans and gender variant people Kris - Jackée Harry - actress, singer...
Mar 29, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Do you identify as Super Straight? Beyoncé gracing the Grammy's stage and setting history with her daughter and manager, Blue Ivy. Kirk Franklin's son snitching and what is the equivalent of grey sweatpants for queer womxn? All this and more in this weeks episode. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - B. Scott - BET announced the elevation of B. Scott to Executive Producer at the network. B.Scott is the first trans non-binary host, executive producer for BET. K...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We are talking all things polyamory with our special guests Small World Collective! This episode is the best how it started vs. how it's going. From who does the everyday tasks to the stereotypes around being black and non-monogamous, you won't want to miss this conversation. Also, Chicago queer life, cliterference, strap and our Bad Queer Opinions. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - The Queer Black Lounge on ClubHouse - they have amazing topics, feature oth...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We are at 50 episodes!! Can you believe? Black and Queer people were winning the Golden Globes...with and without winning the Golden Globes. Hear us explain that, what we are watching on Queer Netflix and things we have to apologize for in the future. We get our first Am I a Bad Queer? update and discuss how we need to leave Oprah alone and do better at LGBTQ history. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - Pinkmantaray - Schuyler Bailar - 1st Trans D1 NCAA Swim ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week we have another special guest. Welcome Max, Trans content producer, activist and Head of Global Partnerships at HER. Listen to Max's fun dating adventures, coming out, safe spaces and obstacles for Trans folx in the UK healthcare system. We also settle the debate of what was more disappointing: Brexit or Just Karen Rowling. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - Krystina Jackson : Cohost of the Bravemaker Show on YouTube. Actor, LGBTQ+ and differently ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The queen has arrived. Shelli Nicole joined us this week for Bad Queers. You've definitely read her amazing works in Autostraddle, Marie Claire and more (and if you haven't, you should!). We covered so many topics, but high key summary includes pop culture, writing gems for black LGBTQ+ people, "those" white queers and what would be on our sex playlist. This episode is sponsored by Orbitz: orbitz.com/pride Shoutouts: Shana - Cicely Tyson - Rest in Paradise Queen. Thank you for paving the way for...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
It's big switch appreciation week (not really, but it should be!)! Baby Gay celebrities are taking over in the best ways. Who invited The Weeknd to the Superbowl? Can't say that we are surprised but Lovecraft Country and all LGBTQ+/Black films deserve better than these Not So Golden Globe nominations. At least the NAACP did a bit better. Also, are you a straight chaser? Shoutouts: Shana - Ria @they.them.ri nonbinary content creator who is working to empower more people in the community and educa...
Feb 15, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This week's category is: LGBTQ+ Celebrity Relationships, Reddit and an update on Shana's dating life (her feelings about this are clear in the episode). Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood and Niecy Nash are just a few that we explore. SNL's Pete Davidson and John Krasinski kiss was cringy and what we think about the phrase "you're too pretty to be gay". Shoutouts: Shana - Stacey Abrams for being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize Kris - RIP to Sophie, the pioneering trans electronic music producer who...
Feb 08, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week we are talking about dating with special guests from One and a Half Lesbians, A & Bee. Brief intro into the first week of presidency and reviewing Keyshia Cole vs. Ashanti - we deep dive into dating. U-Hauling, sexting, club vibes, what really goes down in the DM's and can we have more femme for femme loving, please? Shoutouts: Shana - Joe Biden - Reversing Trump’s Transgender Ban from the Military which kept trans people from serving in the military Kris - Tessa Thompson for signi...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 45
Let's get loud about our predictions for the election. Honestly, we called it. From Lady Gaga to Kamala Harris to J-Lo's setlist. Unfortunately, snitch Mitch and Trump make an appearance too. Banning conversion therapy in Kentucky, trans youth rights in Montana and how LGBTQ+ meme pages need more diversity. And Kris tries to get Shana in her feelings around dating. Shoutouts: Shana - United States vs. Billie Holiday film that is about to come out. The film follows Holiday during her career as sh...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We are back from #vagaytion and honestly...we leave for one week and shit goes down. You know we are talking about the #NoFlyList shenanigans, lesbians holding their conservative families accountable and Bridgerton. Am I a bad queer? Has some shade and listen to Heaux Tales if you haven't. Shoutouts: Shana - TV Personality Jayla Roxx for launching first Black-Owned LGBTQ Vegan & Cruelty free makeup brand. Batme cosmetics. Each purchase donates a profit to various trans led organizations and ...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 43
Happy New Year! We needed to start the year off right, and what better way than to have the CEO of HER, Robyn Exton, join to discuss online dating trends, how to successfully escape zoom dates annnnnnd she's single so join for our unofficial live dating show! Shoutouts: Shana - This is potentially the only shoutout that 2020 will get. Shoutout to those who were able to find themselves, come out, speak things into existence, make needed changes, be so unapologetic about trauma/mental health/etc. ...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Even though the Keyshia Cole vz. Ashanti was postponed, we had to weigh in. Kris has watched The Prom and hearing her review will make your day. Today's topics also include: Ellen Degeneres and COVID, Tulis Gabbard making us face palm once again and, as queer womxn, what we need to start normalizing. Shoutouts: Shana - Indya Moore and the Transanta Instagram Page. Do something good this holigay season! Kris - Bianca’s Design Shop is a small independent shop that features rad pins, creative goods...
Dec 28, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We have our first Ally (yes, breeder!) on Bad Queers. This week we welcome Otoja Abit, Writer/Director of A New York Christmas Wedding on Netflix. We discuss how Hollywood needs to do better, performative allyship, religion, secret gems of the movie and of course, Keyshia Cole or Ashanti. Be sure to watch the film and enjoy your holigays! Shoutouts: Shana - Imara Jones and TransLash Media for the Trans-Owned Business Directory Kris - To @lottidot on Twitter for creating a new Black Holiday. Supp...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week we had a solid deep dive about the following people: Elliot Page. Candace Owens. Harry Styles. Noah Cyrus. Dionne Warwick. Jimir Reece Davis. Also, hear our unfiltered and unapologetic review of the Happiest Season and you won't want to miss the absolute mess in this weeks advice segment "Am I a Bad Queer?". Reminder that if you live in Georgia, please vote 🗳 Shoutouts: Shana - A New York Christmas Wedding & Georgia Senate Race (VOTE!) Kris - Holding Court Podcast on Black Effect ...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This week on Bad Queers we had special guest Maxxx Pleasure to talk all about the life of a drag king. From stereotypes and telling your family to how it started vs. how it's going, you'll learn so much this episode (along with our Bad Queer Opinions)! Shoutouts: Shana - thems health , an amazing page on IG whos mission is wellbeing beyond the binary Kris - HauteButch is a queer black owned brand creating masculine clothing tailored to fit women’s bodies Maxxx - The Kingdom of Drag showcases the...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 38
28% of the LGBTQ+ Community voted for Trump. Let that sink in. Nobody asked Candace Owens for her opinion on Harry Styles wearing a dress, but here we are. Studs can wear makeup, he/him lesbians are not a thing and who would Kris begrudgingly hang out with on The L Word? Shoutouts: Shana - Lucky Skivvies ( @luckyskivvies ) The most comfortable gender neutral boxer briefs, ever. Kris - Show & Tell Concepts Shop ( @showtelloakland ) Oakland based. Show and Tell Concepts shop is here for all th...
Nov 30, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 37
