Bad Queers

Hard launch January continues with the (mostly) predictable fate of Tiktok dominating the news week along with LA wildfires aftermath, and The House passing an amendment to Title 9 to ban trans students from women's sports.
Lawbrey "Drake" Graham reaching new heights of Karen with his federal defamation suit against UMG over "Not Like Us".   

In Am I A Bad Queer? we discuss problematic entertainers, jealousy against other queer people who are living freely, and when to share your kinks with your significant other.

For Bad Queer Opinions, Shana emphasizes the need for platonic friendships for same gender loving people and Kris loves that she doesn't know so many queer folks.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Karine Jean-Pierre - farewell for now. Jean-Pierre gave 306th and final briefing this week. I’m happy she will be able to spend more time with her family. She made history as the first out Black press secretary and served that role with dignity and strength. 

Shana: Amplify Pledge - They mobilize individuals, organizations, and brands to advance social change through content. We recently reposted a video on Black Queer History from Kymon W that was shared on Amplify Pledge’s page - go check it out and check them out @amplifypledge

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[5:17] Shana's Bday Plans and karaoke go-tos
[10:26] Category is: LA wildfires
[16:48] Category is: The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 
[20:27] Category is: TikTok ban predictions
[26:55] Category is: Lawbrey sues UMG over "Not Like Us"
[33:41] Am I A Bad Queer?
[52:10] Bad Queer Opinions
[58:27] Shoutouts 

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We're officially back from holiday break in our first new, new, episode of 2025.  In Category Is, we discuss the arrest of Jaia Cruz, Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, and the latest studies confirming gender-affirming care is rare for teens. Of course we have to discuss Beyoncè Bowl and Shana's predictions for Bey's Jan. 14 announcement.   

In our Bad Queer Opinions, the best friend to girlfriend/wife pipeline is discussed and Kris comments on a viral video shitting on queer women.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Voda - Voda is the LGBTQIA+ mental health app created by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, offering tailored, inclusive tools for every LGBTQIA+ experience. Available now on the App Store and Google Play to download. Follow on IG: @joinvoda

Shana: I recently attended the Mix & Mellow hosted by The Bloom Colleqtive in Chicago. Black and Brown queers for days, folks I had never met, community, dancing - just vibes. Happening the first and third Thursday at Bronzeville Winery. Follow @thebloomcolleqtive

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[5:32] Category is: Jaia Cruz arrest
[7:30] Category is: Gender-affirming care is rare for teens
[10:22] Category is: Meta breaks up with facts
[15:38] Category is: Golden Globes, Beyoncè bowl recap
[32:40] Am I A Bad Queer?
[50:11] Bad Queer Opinions
[59:58] Shoutouts 

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Happy New Year, Bad Queers! We welcome back our favorite travelers, Neicy and Noiry from Queer Queens Travel (QQT). To get you motivated to travel in the New Year, we reflect on the trips QQT took in 2024, including Shana joining in South Africa, what it's really like to travel with a Black, queer travel group and getting studs to travel in more places than Mexico. As well as the intentionality of supporting Black owned and Black, queer owned businesses and experiences.

Want to go to Colombia with Queer Queens Travel? Use promo code QQTNEWYEAR to get a $150 Discount. Promo ends January 15, 2025!          

Shoutouts:
Shana: Black Queer Joy IG page. Founded and curated by Dalila Ali Rajah, the Black Queer Joy page reminds us that we are revolutionaries and that unapologetic joy is the revolution. Follow and find some joy @blackqueerjoy on IG 

Kris: Antique Black Things preserve and share vintage Black Memorabilia, Art, Dolls, and artifacts to highlight the history and experiences of Black people in America. Follow them on IG @antique_black_things

Noiry: Queer Queens Travel - Supporting queer women of color goals to travel the world!

Neicy: Bad Queers Podcast for having us back! And coming on the trip and supporting us

Episode Notes:
0:50 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:24 - Queer Queens Travel Introduction 
4:53 - Addressing Drake Concerns 
5:41 - Catching up and 2024 travel reflections
13:44 - South Africa + Shana 
30:52 - 2025 Travels and how you can join
35:24 - Surprise - Rapid fire questions from previous QQT attendees 
42:04 - Bad Queer Opinions
52:02 - Shoutouts

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Third times a charm! We welcome back Anna DeShawn, host of Queer News Podcast and founder of the podcast network 'The Qube' joins us for the third year to do our end of year review. In this episode we pick our top stories and headlines from each month to discuss, laugh and break down even further what's been happening in the mess that was 2024.

Shoutouts:
Anna: All the supporters! I can't say thank you enough for folks who listen, engage with posts and share. This work doesn't work without you!

Kris: To us. To Bad Queers Podcast. We’ve had an incredible year, shipped a lot of things we’ve been working on behind the scenes in between full time jobs, babies, relationships and marriages, LIFE LIFEING. It’s a commitment but one where we’re fueled by your support and kind words of encouragement. It really makes it worth it when you tell us that we’ve made you laugh or smile, or how you look forward to hearing us weekly. We don’t take that for granted. Please support us on Patreon, it is expensive being an independent creator so every lil bit counts. Subscribe to our Youtube, and continue to download our episodes. And shoutout to Black creators everywhere who are doing amazing work, self funding their projects, working multiple jobs and still creating. It’s hard work, but we’re needed more than ever with the difficult years we have ahead.

Shana: Surface level podcast x GLAAD for bringing us together in person at the right moment!


Episode Notes:
0:49 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
2:00 - Introduction of Anna DeShawn 
4:31 - January Review 
10:33 - February Review 
15:31 - March Review 
25:18 - April Review 
33:44 - May Review 
44:23 - June Review 
51:09 - July Review 
1:02:45 - August Review 
1:10:29 - September review
1:12:34 - October review
1:17:09 - November Review 
1:29:02 - December 
1:41:57 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:47:11 - Shoutouts

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We’re so excited to welcome back AJ Hikes, Deputy Executive Director for Strategy & Culture at the ACLU. AJ is a powerhouse social justice advocate, community organizer, TED Talk speaker, and all-around badass.

In this episode, we catch up on AJ’s journey, from coming out later in life to navigating top surgery and embracing life as their authentic self. AJ also shares insights from their work on the landmark United States vs. Skrmetti case and offers a thoughtful perspective on the future of the LGBTQ+ community under a Trump administration.

But it’s not all serious! We also chat about vacations, self-care routines, and AJ’s need to launch a hoochie daddy swim shorts line.

Don’t miss this episode full of heartfelt reflections, advocacy, and Bad Queer Opinions that will leave you cackling.

Shoutouts:
 Kris: Black Lesbian Linkup - a community platform that fosters connections, support, and events for Black lesbians to celebrate their identities and build meaningful relationships. Follow on IG @blacklesbianlinkup 

Shana: The Flower Plugg - Black, queer, woman owned business cultivating wellness through nature - Bringing herbal medicine awareness to communities that aren’t familiar with the benefits. A staple is their smokable tea blends. Follow on IG @theflowerplugg 

AJ: Ancestor Nikki Giovanni - Black, lesbian icon. Rest in Power.
 
Episode Notes:
[0:49] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[3:34] Guest - AJ Hikes introduction 
[4:31] Catching up and living authentically  
[14:04] Gender identity and top surgery 
[27:56] Supreme Court Advocacy: United States v. Skrmetti
[36:15] Future of Community Under the Trump Administration 
[46:00] Rest and vacation 
[55:18] Event hopes and dreams 
[1:01:55] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:10:52] Shoutouts

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Welcome to our Category-is-a-polooza. This episode we will focus solely on trending stories across politics, pop culture and sports (women's only). We share our perspective of the United Healthcare CEO unaliving and Luigi Mangione's involvement and Jay-Z getting accused of r*pe alongside Diddy. Pay attention to the Supreme Court - transgender rights are under attack! We break down United States vs. Skrmetti and the UK's ban on puberty blockers. Then we wrap up discussing the WNBA expansion draft, Seattle Storm drama and the NWSL championship.

In our Bad Queer Opinions, what came first - studs taking photos or femmes not taking photos of studs. Let's discuss.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Doechii for an incredible Tiny Desk and Late Show with Colbert performance. If you haven’t seen them make sure you check them out on Youtube. Go stream her mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal wherever you listen to music and follow on IG @doechii

Shana: Alphabet Soup DC - Queer events in DC and DMV. Recent events include How the Queers Stole Christmas, Jingle Bush and Dyke the Halls. Follow on IG @alphabetsoupevents

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:31] Category is: Season Finale of America 2024: United Health CEO and Jay-z/Diddy Accusations 
[28:00] Category is: United States vs. Skrmetti and UK ban puberty blockers 
[34:15] Category is: Women's Sports - WNBA Expansion Draft, Seattle Storm, NWSL Championship 
[47:55] Bonus categories: Drake's career is over, Kris watched a musical, 
[1:01:37] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:07:06] Shoutouts 

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We've got company! This week we welcome pop recording artivist, Mila Jam. We started from the beginning by learning about Mila's childhood all the way through her 20+ years of being an artist. From coming into her identity to owning her autonomy and the differences she encountered, to the amazing collaborations she has experienced (hello Chaka Khan!) and how awful dating is in New York.

Bad Queer opinions include stud for stud vs. butch for butch dating, LGBTQ dating apps being problematic and disclosure.

Shoutouts:
Shana:  BDSThem Film Festival - An evening of queer, trans, non-binary, BDSM Short Films centering QTBIPOC performers. Follow and support @bdsthemfilmfestival on IG 

Kris: Redefining Soft - A healing movement for Black Queer women & GNC folx who identify anywhere on the spectrum of masculinity. Follow on IG @redefining_soft 

Mila: boipkg - Trans influenced outfits - undergarments, tshirts, etc. Black trans owned company. Follow on IG @boipkg

BTFA - Black trans femmes in the arts - Follow on IG @btfacollective

Episode Notes:
[0:49] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[1:42] - Mila Jam Introduction
[3:28] Upbringing, New York and childhood experiences 
[20:11] Navigating the music industry 
[23:40] Post election thoughts and Democratic National Convention
[33:15] Favorite Collaborations (spoiler - Chaka Khan!) 
[39:01] New album teaser 
[49:47] Dating in NY 
[51:58] Bad Queer Opinions

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Shana reflects on her recent breakup, sharing the lessons she’s learned and what she’s looking for moving forward. It’s a candid and insightful conversation about love, growth, and self-discovery.

This teaser offers just a glimpse—the full episode is available exclusively on our Patreon for those ready to dive deeper.

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Who kissed Denzel in Gladiator II? The answer might be lost to history, but we’re still talking about it. We discuss this deleted moment and then shift to the latest update on Nex Benedict’s case and the Title IX violations at Owasso Public Schools. Shana and Kris also share what’s currently on their watchlist and solve how Netflix can setup a queer Love Is Blind.

Kris: Are We Allowed to Just Dream? is a new book published by David Adekoya of LadderBoyz that explores the impact Black footballers have had on the growth of the Beautiful Game and the wider throes of culture.

Divided into five chapters — Beauty, Gift, Imagination, Action and Celebration — each section blends archival photography, art and design, mixed with poetic storytelling to celebrate the lives who’ve shaped football as we know it, as well as reveal the challenges that the Black community faces both on the pitch and in society. Follow on IG: @areweallowedtojustdream

Shana: Book Trans Kids, Our Kids - Written by members of the Southern Equality Team, Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and resources from the frontlines of the movement for Transgender youth shares what they’ve learned helping trans youth and their families as a wave of anti-transgender laws has passed nationwide. It features stories of hope and resilience from trans youth, their families and the communities supporting them.

You can purchase at independent bookstores and all major publishers and follow @southernequality on IG 

Episode Notes:
[0:51] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:24] Category is: Nex Benedict case update
[4:40] Category is: Who kissed Denzal
[10:46] Category is: What we're watching 
[42:53] Am I A Bad Queer?
[56:00] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:08:00] Shoutouts 

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This week, we’re applauding Black LGBTQ+ brilliance at the Grammys, catching up on Keke Palmer’s Ryan Murphy drama, and tuning into the NWSL playoffs and Women’s College Basketball as they ramp up

In Bad Queer Opinions, we explore why DL women don't get the smoke they deserve and try to make sense of some seriously uncomfortable FAFO takes on IPOC Trump voters.

Kris: I'm currently reading Flamboyants, it's been a great escape during this particular time and week (and place in history). Shana shouted George M. Johnson’s latest release out already but I want to shout it out again for highlighting just how Black and queer the Harlem Renaissance was.

Order Flamboyants today from a Black bookstore.  

Shana: Sex and Rage UK - An organization led by sex workers, educators and activists. They resist stigma and shame as the main causes of sexual and gender-based violence through sex education. They host pop-up lesbian strip club, wrestling and workshops! - Follow @xrage0001 and their location @xrageclubhouse on IG

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[3:07] Category is: Grammy Award Announcements 
[13:10] Category is: We're back with Women's Sports
[31:45] Category is: Keke Palmer memoir tea
[38:07] Am I A Bad Queer?
[51:31] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:00:32] Shoutouts 

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