We're Bad Queers for doing this...but Alicia Keys should've been queer. And we speculate all around it. Have you heard about the Lia Thomas NCAA saga? And a full recap of Harlem (obviously spoiler city). Would you break up with your partner if they didn't like your social media? All this and more on this weeks episode. Shoutouts: Shana: Amor Binders - Australia’s first binder brand that is ethical, sustainable and size inclusive. Its a trans and autistic owned small business in Melbourne - Follo...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 96
If you're an Aquarius make some noize!!! It's Shana's bday!! And she finally allows Kris to read through some Aquarian traits- tells us if it lands. We also discuss the legacy of the late, great, Andre Lèon Talley, Savage x Fenty's upcoming men's lingerie line, and revisit our gold star lesbian stance (what's there to celebrate?!) Shoutouts: Shana: Haus of Codec - Dedicated to ending transition-age youth homelessness in Rhode Island. Period. It’s Providence’s first youth shelter and it was estab...
Jan 24, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 95
We are back from our COVID cave and ready with a new episode! Congrats to MJ Rodriguez for making history at The Golden Globes, Kris apologizes for her initial stance on fanny packs and your best friends don't deserve all of you. We circle back on our conversation around pillow princesses aka pillow royalty and time to retire Carol and Happiest Season. Shoutouts: Shana: The Barb Shop - Styling Products for women and folks with short hair - LGBTQ+ owned and operated. Become a Barb and follow @the...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Welcome back Max! We go through the before-during-after process of top surgery. How he met his girlfriend and the impact she had during this journey. And Max's chosen family not only being supportive, but the way they share healthcare tips with each other, including how to heal from designer nipples. Shoutouts: Shana: E3 Radio - It’s the #1 LGBTQ Radio Station - Playing Queer and Independent music in high rotation centering BIPOC and QTPOC Creatives. Follow @e3radio on IG Kris: bell hooks - the ...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 93
While Shana & Kris are on vacation, they didn't want to leave you without an episode. This is a special Holigay Live recording with Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster from the Lez Hang Out Podcast . We discuss the holigay films and shows that you need to see (it's never too late to watch when days are made up thanks to COVID). We hope you enjoy! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at badqueers@theherap...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Welcome to our first official Circle Back! Where we review the positives and fuck shit of 2021. To do this, we brought back one of our favorite guests, the Culture Editor of Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole . Starting from the insurrection and wrapping up with Candace Parker's baby announcement, let's review this year of queer. This is an extended episode which also includes our Bad Queer predictions for 2022. Today's episode involves a TW (trigger warning) where we discuss abortion at various points...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 91
This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Blair Imani , critically-acclaimed educator and author of Read This To Get Smarter , Making Our Way Home , and Modern HERstory to the show. We discuss cancel/accountability culture, intersectionality, and how her upbringing prepared her for her micro-learning series, Smarter in Seconds. Check out Blair's Book-Mas list below. Shoutouts: Shana: ShawnG Originals. ShawnG is a self taught oil painter and designer from Brooklyn. Follow them @mrsoriginal s an...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 90
We review all the Blackity Black and queer shows (Insecure, Twenties, 12 Dates of Christmas), but the real question - Is Hattie's character studface? Also, our full review of Bruised (and Kris's feelings toward it). PSA that the Supreme court needs to stop coming for our uterus and give money to Stacey Abrams campaign. Shoutouts: Shana: Black & Pink National - A National Organization fighting alongside incarcerated LGBTQI+ people and people living with HIV/Aids for prison abolition. They hav...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Happy Strap Week! We hope you aren't re-closeted for the holidays. If you are, Autostraddle has you covered with their first Strap Week series. Need to know what to watch for the Holigays? From Under the Christmas Tree to The Bitch Who Stole Christmas, we've got you covered. And stay tuned for a major debate about musicals in our Bad Queer opinions. Trigger Warning: Kyle Rittenhouse discussion from 7:17 - 13:48 Shoutouts: Shana: San Diego crew of friends that have made me feel incredibly welcome...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 88
This week, we give you a full review of Twenties, Queens and Insecure. Shana attempts to convince Kris to see the new Wicked Movie. The Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Community does not feel safe in the UK. We call out fuck boys and friend hookups gone wrong in Am I a Bad Queer? And Happy Holidays everyone! Shoutouts: Shana: George M. Johnson. Right now, All Boys Aren’t Blue is being banned not only from schools, but also libraries. And there is a criminal complaint filed against it in Florida (and 9 ot...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Halle Berry is finding the studs of Hollywood and giving them hugs. It's beginning to look a lot like queer Christmas! RuPaul is releasing the holiday film "The Bitch Who Stole Christmas" and Janelle Monáe is the sexiest grinch. From Queens to Twenties, here's what you should be watching. Celebrate Transgender Awareness Week by giving back and speaking up! And no, you don't have to hang out with your LGBTQ+ coworkers. Shoutouts: Shana: Shoutout to Queer Afrology and their A Very Queer Christmas ...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 86
This week we welcome comedian, event producer and activist, Kia Barnes (aka Kia Comedy). We discuss how Atlanta has been in these streets during COVID. Growing up Black and Queer in the south. Event producers suddenly changing their tune when it comes Black talent and what older studs need to stop doing. Shoutouts: Shana: Nik Kacy - Founder of Nik Kacy Footwear, gender free footwear and accessories that are quality, handcrafted, utility products to make a social impact. Follow @nikkacyfootwear K...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 85
This week we welcome, fashion icon, baby hair slayer, all out badass, Bespoke Curry to the podcast. From advocating for our hair types, to how to showing up in fashion as your unapologetic self, we break it down. From late in life coming out, to growing up LGBTQ+ in the south, tune in for all this and more. Shoutouts: Shana: Black Queer Tarot - Their slogan is “Imagine a World Where Black People are Thriving” created by Kendrick Daye who is a multimedia artist and designer in Harlem, NY. Follow ...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
If you've heard the phrase "Daddy's Girls" or "Tik Tok Cult" then you've come to the right place. Congratulations to the Chicago Sky on their WNBA Championship. Shana wants you to know she called it. Clearing up Trans Whiteness and if you can call Kanye "Ye" then you can do the same for the Trans and Nonbinary community. Shoutouts: Shana: The Blasian March NY - Black, Asian and Blasian Solidarity through education on parallel struggles against racism and mutual celebration of each other. They re...
Oct 25, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The L Word: Generation Q Finale was...underwhelming. Kris asks Shana about her #BlackDinah experience and of course, women's sports can't have nice things. Was coming out of the closet made by the breeders? And women need to support women. Shoutouts: Shana: On October 11, Revry TV had their Queer X Awards that highlighted actors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and LGBTQ+ movers and shakers for the work they’ve done. Follow @revrytv Kris: Colman Domingo - who will play queer Civil Rights legend ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Dave Chappelle cannot leave the queers alone. We give the full recap of "The Closer" comedy special on Netflix, and the second to last episode of The L Word: Generation Q. Also, WTF is happening in the NWSL and WNBA? And you know you don't have to be Black to watch Black shows, right? Last but not least, it's time for navigating the holidays while in a relationship. Shoutouts: Shana: Transgender Emergency Fund - Provides critical assistance to low-income transgender people in Massachusetts. Foll...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 81
This week we welcome Mikaela Berry to Bad Queers! After bullying their way onto the show, we get into the details of social justice, LGBTQ+ education for adolescents in juvenile detention centers and a quick pivot deep dive into how people are clarifying whether they are dating or casual. Mikaela's Patreon: www.patreon.com/mikberry Shoutouts: Shana: 7000 Coils - Black Owned - Femme Led - Indie Record Label. Described as a sonic nexus of queerness and wellness Follow on IG @ 7000coils Kris: Alici...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 80
Not only were the #EmmysSoWhite, they were also extremely hetero. Awkward conversations happen in The L Word, but Gigi still prevails. Montero brings us black, queer joy. Cargo shorts are the stud uniform and the argument continues over whether every strap is equal. https://weareher.com/download/ - Use code "BQP" for 7 day free premium Shoutouts: Shana: Swish - Chicago’s first queer woman/trans/enby basketball meetup for the casual player. What they don’t know, is that they gave my girlfriend on...
Sep 27, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Happy Bisexual Awareness Week! This weeks L Word: Generation Q recap is all the queer tension we love. A full review of the met gala, the VMA's and Verzuz. We define monosexism and figure out if your 'Am I a Bad Queer?' questions are either genuine or selfish. Lastly, Raven Symone. Enough said. https://weareher.com/download/ - Use code "BQP" for 7 day free premium Shoutouts: Shana: ChromatxTourmaline future forward bodywear design for Chromat that embraces Collective Opulence Celebrating Kindred...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This week we welcome intimacy expert, Maya to the show. We discuss navigating intimacy outside of sex, Black people reclaiming our pleasure and the new term for foreplay. And we can't go through this episode without discussing Lil Nas X's baby announcement and how pegging needs to be gender neutral. Shoutouts: Shana - Jillian Mercado ( @jillianmercado ) for being the absolute winner of The L Word this season. Her character, Maribel is getting so much more visibility and Jillian is incredible, pe...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 77
The L Word is heating up as we recap episode 4 (spoiler alert), Lil Nas X debut "Montero" gets a release date (9/17), and how about Kristen Stewart's, Spencer, movie poster? Almost makes us want to pay to see it. This week's Bad Queer opinions deserved a whole theme, listen in as we talk about the f*ck shit we saw on Tiktok 🙄 Shoutouts: Shana - Gaye Magazine - The true magazine of petty. Serving the Black Gaye Representation we've been looking for! Follow @gayemagazine on IG Kris - Goldz by Hel...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We welcome the literal definition of Black Queer Excellence, Amber Hikes. Not only the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the ACLU, Amber is also a community organizer making moves for the people. We discuss topics ranging from self care brunches, what really goes down in the DMs, the two rules for your chosen community and ways we can make impactful change in todays crazy ass world. Shoutouts: Shana - The Instagram page @studsinsuits - Literally says it in the title. They post images of wel...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Shana recaps episode two of Gen Q. In this week’s Category Is, we chat about queer baiting and Rumors with Lizzo and Cardi B, and continued cis straight f*ckery in the political world. We talk unsolicited nude photos, Gen Q vs Tampa Baes, and poly parenting advice. Shoutouts: Shana - Coach K - Queer Spirituality Coach. Follow @queeronpurpose Over here talking to your soul! Here to help our queer community heal from religious trauma and experience spiritual freedom Kris - Dev & Tink Miller of...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 74
Don't say we didn't warn you, we are doing The L Word: Generation Q recap. Lil Nas X has done it again, and DaCryBaby is left in shambles. Black, queer, women did that at the Olympics. More Bad Queer Marriage advice, and not all homophobic people are closeted queers. Remember that. Shana - Beyoncé for the next round of Ivy Park. From the children sizes to the Harper’s Bazaar Interview. Kris - Jason Rodriguez (@thejasonarodriguez) for creating Arraygency (@array.gency), a talent agency dedicated ...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Black women and queer people at the Olympics DID THAT! Give them all the flowers. Obviously, we must discuss DaCryBaby and Matt Damon for their casual homophobia. Our guesses for the new season of The L Word.r And you won't want to miss Kris sharing her Bad Queer Marriage advice and the name of her gang, the Crying Studs. Shoutouts: Shana - Gay’s The Word Bookshop in London - The UK’s oldest LGBT+ bookshop. Established by a group of gay socialists in January 1979 when mainstream bookshops were r...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 72
This week we have our internet besties Daryn and Liz from Scissoring Isn't a Thing Podcast to discuss showing up as your authentic self at work, LGBTQ+ life growing up and what really happened when Liz's family asked what scissoring was and who did Daryn makeout with at Pride? Shoutouts: Shana - 305 Fitness it’s a dance cardio class with a live DJ that literally works the whole body. It’s fun, inclusive, diverse, queer vibes, all the above. Follow @305fitness Kris - Amber Senter - black, queer c...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Montero is going to save us all. We get to circle back on the Lesbian Road Trip and get insight into Kris's marriage. More white men are coming out in sports and trans athletes at the Olympics. Support your queer bars, folks. Shoutouts: Shana - Trans Yoga Teacher - Allé (Alay) Teaches trans affirming yoga and has a beautiful supportive community that makes me want to yoga! @transyogateacher Kris - Black.Queer.Hungry - IG page- a safe space for black, queer people hungry for thought provoking pos...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 70
WTF happened to white women this week? Victoria's Secret Karen and Maria Taylor are at the forefront of this chaotic behavior. Emmy's are coming for diversity in the best way. ESPY's are giving Black women their flowers. LA Black Pride is a hot mess and queer married couples need to get into night life. Shoutouts: Shana - Shoutout to Shelli (@ayoshelli) for this weeks shoutout. Lavender Loveseat (@lavender_loveseat) is a queer fam flipping furniture in Chicago in order to keep our stuff out of l...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 69
The official soundtrack of the podcast, Siena Liggins joins Bad Queers to discuss how the HER App set her up for a relationship fail, getting the coins she deserves in the music industry and how a little bit of homophobia is good in your life. Shoutouts: Shana - Elderqueer (@elder_queer) - Online gatherings for 40+ queers to connect and build community with conversations on aging body, mind, relevance, culture, sex relationship and justice Kris - Quinta Brunson - writer, producer, comedian, and ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 68
We recap all the Black Queer Magic during the BET Awards, call out the NFL for their latest performative campaign, and ( try) to make sense of Bill Cosby's release from prison. Shoutouts: Shana - Gwen Berry - 2x Olympian and Hammer Thrower that has made headlines for her latest protest during her Olympic trials. We love an #activistathlete Kris - Carmen Phillips - Editor in Chief at Autostraddle for her absolutely perfect article “Queen Latifah Honors Eboni, Her Love, and for a Moment Heals the ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 67
