We're joined this week by Devin McGhee ( @devinkielle ) & Brit Kirkland ( @brit.kirkland ), Black, queer founders of Deon Libra . Get into our chat about the inspiration behind Deon Libra, Black stress, clean eating, starting a business with your partner, and some super solid bad queer opinions from Dev and Brit. Shoutouts: Shana: they.j - they are transgender and invisibly disabled writer, artist and tarot reader. I read their poem called Be (Out loud) where it shared different components o...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This week we discuss catch up on queer news, make our WNBA playoff predictions, touch on interracial adoption and praise slow moving lesbians for being a small but growing minority. Shoutouts: Shana: LGBTQ Ladies Travel - Group vacations lead by Madison who is a business owner and coordinates group trips for Ladies in the LGBTQ+ Community. Follow @lgbtqladiestravel on Tik Tok Kris: Philadelphia Printworks - an independent clothing brand inspired by past and present social justice movements that ...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison, Serena Williams announces her retirement and WTF is happening with the WNBA? We have questions for the "Studs of America" Brittney Griner Tribute and get the ultimate update from the AIABQ for asking a person they used to hook up with for a dildo mold. Shoutouts: Shana: MerakiTay - Unisex clothing brand and each collection has a specific meaning. The items I want to shoutout are the Gender neutral cargo shorts and modified boxer briefs for...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 123
RENAISSANCE IS FOR US!! Black, queer, beautiful US!!! Shana tries to contain her Beyhive fever to discuss Beyoncé's new album, RENAISSANCE. Shana and Kris break down their top 5 favorite tracks, the mess that has surrounded Kelis and Diane Warren and the swiftness when it comes to language and Black culture. We ain't sorry for this Beyoncé special episode. Shoutouts: Shana: Uncle Jonny for being in Beyoncé’s life so we could have this queer anthem of an album Kris: Kid Fury - one of the writer’s...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 122
This week we're joined by legend in the making, Bob the Drag Queen ! Bob joins us to discuss their upcoming tour, Sibling Rivalry Live with Monét X Change, the upcoming season of We're Here , Black Queer Town Hall , their standup specials, and Bob shares a controversial bad queer opinion you won't want to miss. Shoutouts: Shana: FIG NYC - Grassroots collective reimagining a food industry where equity is baked into the recipe. They regularly have fundraising events that you can get involved with....
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 121
It's Disability Pride Month! Do your research and celebrate folks with disabilities year round. Bisexuals need to reclaim the term dickin' and dykin' as their slogan. We discuss how Kehlani shows that therapy works, our review of the Netflix film Beauty, Kim Burrell and Bishop TD Jakes getting re-cancelled and the Respect for Marriage act. Beyoncé is out here saving the summer and P-Valley delivered on the fanger bangin' scenes. Shoutouts: Shana: QueerSpace Co-Working - Brooklyn’s newest LGBTQIA...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 120
This week we welcome Black queer cannabis entrepreneur and activist Amber Senter @itsmeambere to the pod to discuss her earliest experience with cannabis, advice for newbies, her businesses, and how she fights for Black and Brown people working in cannabis with Supernova Women . Shoutouts: Shana: CToan Co. - Handmade Candle business by JodyannMorgan and their wife Chaya Milchteincreate soy, hand poured candles and other home goods. Right now they have a sale on their pride body candles. It is Bl...
Jul 18, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week we welcome Jojo and Dayra from Les.Chat Podcast. We discuss podcasting as a couple, queer life in New Jersey and coming out journeys. We get into masculine and stud stereotypes and how gay tik tok started their relationship. Shoutouts: Shana: Sophisticated Tomboy Clothing Brand - Leshelle “Poochie” Cummings created Sophisticated Tomboy to take us out of this stereotypical [box] society tries to put us in. The brand is a representation showing you can dress up or dress down and still be...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 118
You know what we deserve? More diversity in media's representation of queer sex scenes. We attempt to put a positive atmosphere to the shitty news of the world in regards to Roe V. Wade, Brittney Griner and how BET continues to only have "queer moments". Am I a Bad Queer for having too many red flags? We discuss all this and more. Shoutouts: Shana: Pride South Side - Pride South Side Festival - The Original Pride South Side festival celebrating LGBTQ+ on Chi’s Southside - They have events like a...
Jul 04, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Beyoncé made this bop for the queers, and no one can tell us otherwise. Sassy Aubrey...tried. Regardless, house music is here and queer for the summer. We define toxic femininity and parallel polyamory. Brittney Griner's missed phone call and do you still listen to your exes playlist? Shoutouts: Shana: Kolby Brianne Leather - Custom-sized leatherwear handmade for ALL bodies - It’s Black & Queer Owned. Follow and shop @kolbybrianneleather on IG Kris: Pride in the ‘Peake. My hometown of Chesap...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 116
This week we welcome Emcee, Party Promoter, Event Host and Media Personality, Bo$$ Britt. We discuss how they got into hosting parties, transitioning from the Cincinnati queer scene to the Atlanta queer scene and the transition of events pre and post pandemic. We also discuss their "Girls Need Love" YouTube dating series - it's the queer dating show we deserve. Shoutouts: Shana: New Alternatives NYC - Provides many different types of support to homeless LGBTQ+ young people, from identification d...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week we welcome Founder and Executive Director of Oakland Black Pride, Olaywa K. Austin (they/them) to discuss how Oakland Black Pride came to be, their queer history in Oakland and how we can celebrate Pride better. Shoutouts: Shana: The Trace App - The first ever transition tracking app that includes a curated community. This app provides support during transitions and a safe place to celebrate your transition and connect with your allies. Currently in Beta - follow @thetrace.app on IG Kr...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 114
This week we welcome queer filmmaker Natalie J. Harris to discuss her short film, Pure. Pure explores coming-of-age experiences through the pressures of a debutante ball (when your crush is a woman), showcases Black joy, and reimagines liberation for marginalized communities. We discuss the creation of the film, boarding school, Black queer friends and how Black queer media representation is lacking. Shoutouts: Shana: Laverne Cox for becoming the first trans woman to have a Barbie Tribute Doll i...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 113
The sequel to Think Like a Man, we introduce "Think like a Bottom". Trigger warning: We discuss the Uvalde shooting, how the monkey pox virus is trending in gay circles (similar to HIV) and Cherelle Griner's media tour to get Brittney back. Shana's Mom visits for the first time while she has lived with a partner and Caitlyn Jenner, have several seats. Shoutouts: Shana: Queer Bar Takeover Kansas City (Also one in Des Moines Iowa). The second Saturday of each month they select a traditionally stra...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 112
It's a heavy news week where we discussed the Buffalo terrorist shooting, an update on Brittney Griner and a school in Brisbane who attempted to expel students for being LGBTQ+. On a lighter note, we review Kendrick Lamar's 'Auntie Diaries' and feel free to continue walking by your ex like you don't know them, especially when they did YOU wrong. Shoutouts: Shana: Alejandro’s Night: LA’s first strip show for QTBIPOC. This event happens monthly and centers Queer, 2 spirit, mahu (pronounced…) nonbi...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 111
We're back this week talking through dildo mold proposals to ex friends benefits, shooting your shot season, and a new idea for Pride month. Plus we discuss Kehlani's appearance on a raggedy morning show, tackle the Dave Chappelle Hollywood Bowl incident, and Kris shares her life changing news. Shoutouts: Shana: L Morgan Lee for making history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an acting category in the 75 year history of the Tony Awards. Lee was recognized in the best per...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 110
We are circling back to our recording that we did with award winning writer and NYT Bestseller, George M. Johnson. We wanted to shed light on the book ban, that All Boys Aren't Blue is on, and mainly the incredible story that is All Boys Aren't Blue. All Boys Aren't Blue is an incredible memoir-manifesto about the black LGBTQ+ experience. Shana and Kris had the opportunity to have a socially distanced talk with George about the book, leading with love and how everyone is actually a vers in our B...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 110
This week we welcome Amber J. Phillips to discuss her short film ' Abundance' . Along with building spaces for Black creators, sharing your full self and having a hot stud summer. Shoutouts: Shana: Stud Model Project - They’ve curated a platform that allows women to show up as exactly who they are and be celebrated for their admiral features. Stud Model Project Offers professional stock and brand photo packages featuring a diverse network of stud models. Follow on IG @studmodelproject Kris: Hous...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 109
We tell the story of Zaya Wade on Easter and all the joy and support she had. Isaiah Rashad settled his sex tape comments at Coachella. And the fight for kink to be banned at Pride has begun again. Racism and microaggressions within the LGBTQ+ community, and do you like to pick up the phone, text or none of the above? Shoutouts: Shana: Janelle Monae's new book The Memory Librarian (and other stories of dirty computer) Buy The Memory Librarian wherever you get your books, and follow @janellemonae...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 108
What is proper strap on etiquette when you're dating? Your own strap? New ones for new folks? We get into it. Jussie Smollett released a new...song? And studs won the WNBA draft. You need to see Sam Jay's Bust Down and finish Abbott Elementary (then promptly rewatch it). Am I a Bad Queer for going to Pride alone after my friends ruined it for me last time? Shoutouts: Shana: A Strange Loop on Broadway - Pulitzer Prize winning big, Black and Queer-ass American Musical that will be on Broadway’s Ly...
Apr 18, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Shoutout to the South Carolina Gamecock's for winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament! WNBA Draft is tonight, watch it. International Asexuality Day was this week and we go through new terms we have learned. The category is: Anti-lynching bill, teachers own the Don't Say Gay Bill, Jerrod Carmichael HBO Special and officially Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! Am I a Bad Queer? Says stop trying to hook your friends back up after they've broken up! Shoutouts: Shana: Nadharia.Kenya - It’s a safe...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min
JK we are definitely talking about The Oscars and the slap heard across the world (sorry not sorry). We also review the positives, like Ariana DeBose being the first openly queer woman of color to win and Lady Gaga's shade to Caitlyn Jenner. Governor Ron DeSantis signs the "Don't Say Gay Bill" and the jealousy we have around Gen-Z's and their queer upbringing. Shoutouts: Shana: Jessica Betts for her new song We Drip. Also Niecy Nash for being the best hype wife. Follow on IG @jessicabettsmusic K...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Between the transphobia spewed at Lia Thomas and sending our prayers to Brittney Griner, this circle back makes us say PHEW. Disney's walk out protest leading to the first same sex kiss in a Disney film and Ketanji Brown Jackson's sigh that was heard across the country. Our Bad Queer Opinion discusses upgrading the word Futch and AIABQ? gets juicy. Shoutouts: Shana: March Madness - The Women are out here causing CHAOS and MADNESS and we love to see it Kris: Syd, Lucky Daye - Early summer anthem ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 104
This week we discuss the orgasm gap, Jussie's sentencing, Ty and Mimi calling it quits, and Alabama's new anti-trans legislation. We share our thoughts on making new Black queer friends, dealing with a less ambitious partner, and being friends with queer work colleagues. Plus our Bad Queer opinions on Black queers getting shamed for liking white spaces and crying over straps and fingers- IYKYK. Shoutouts: Shana: Dykes with Drills: Workshops that give people the tools to build. They host workshop...
Mar 21, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 103
We review the most recent updates with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill and identify the hypocrisies of it (especially when it comes to Critical Race Theory). Sending all of our positive thoughts to Brittney Griner for a safe and speedy return home. And we forgot to talk about the Euphoria finale! And how do gender roles show up in same sex relationships? Lez talk about it. Shoutouts: Shana: Y’all - A Community making space for queer+ folks who care about building families of the future - Follow o...
Mar 14, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 102
We are celebrating Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash (aka The Betts) on being the first same sex couple on the cover of Essence. The trans bills are still happening, Da Brat gets married and the WNBA continues to not have nice things. We review some of our top Bad Queer Opinions and help out closeted queers in Am I a Bad Queer? Shoutouts: Shana: Out Youth - Serves central Texas LGBTQ Youth and their allies with programs and services to ensure these promising young people develop into happy, healthy, ...
Mar 07, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 101
It's only right that our 100th episode rounds out Black History Month! To celebrate this blackity black and queer special episode, we hosted award-winning writer, creator, producer, actor, and CEO, Lena Waithe to join the conversation. We discuss Twenties, making stud friends and finding out who she rides for in our Bad Queer Opinions. And of course, Shana and Kris reflect on the last 100 episodes! Thank you for joining this adventure and here's to 100 more! Shoutouts: Shana: Arlan Hamilton Foun...
Feb 28, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 100
The Oscars nominees may still be #sowhite, but the hosts are giving us Black, Queer, comedy excellence. Naturally, we review the Super Bowl halftime show and we finally finished Twenties. Am I a Bad Queer? Explores age differences, becoming official and how to end it while dating casually. Shoutouts: Shana: Diagnosis: Queer - Understanding the intersection of queer identity and medicine through queer stories. Visit site for resources, allied health professionals and more. Follow on IG @diagnosis...
Feb 21, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Now that they've won the battle on critical race theory, Florida decided to introduce the "Don't Say Gay" Bill. We are still reeling from Euphoria's cardio episode and the question that dropped everyones jaws. We circled back on the WNBA dunking debate. Oscars are still white and straight. And are you a Bad Queer if you don't go to your friends wedding, because of how their family treats you? All this and more! Shoutouts: Shana: Play Play DC - Exploring your inner child, building community and i...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 98
To lower the rim or not lower the rim? The WNBA Free Agency is underway and NWSL pre-season has begun. It's Black History Month and you need to do your research on Black Queer History. DaBrat and fiancé Jessica Dupart are expecting! And how good is your face rodeo? Shoutouts: Shana: Refinery29’s ROOTS, their annual Black History Month Series. Their first article of the month is by Amber J Phillips, titled “What We Lose When We Erase Queer Black History” . Check it out and follow @r29unbothered K...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 97
