Bad Queers

[This is a repeat of Episode 75 w/Amber Hikes]
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 well-dressed studs in order to un-gender fashion. It’s great inspo and provides lots of new people to add to your timeline. 

Kris - George M. Johnson - Pre Order their newest book - We Are Not Broken - out Sept. 7th, 2021

Amber - Latonya Myers - Above All Odds (@aboveallodds__) - Advocate fighting to help returning citizens who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and help them be able to thrive. 

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

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PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

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The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

Happy reminder that Kris is on maternity leave! This week we welcome our special guest host, Culture Editor of Autostraddle, Shelli Nicole. We jump right into discussing lesbian bed death, celebrate the WNBA Champions Las Vegas Aces and are queer women dedicated to LGBTQ+ bars that center them?

Shoutouts:
Shana: Oakland to all - Bay Area Ballroom Scene. Founded by Shireen aka Hype Kitty and Sailor G aka DJ Guardian Guerrilla Bump - Follow @oaklandtoall on IG  

Shelli: AUTOSTRADDLE DUH for my first shout out! Follow @autostraddle on IG

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

Congratulations to Kris and her wife on their newborn baby! We talk about the days leading up to delivery and what is happening next with the podcast (Spoiler: we aren't going anywhere!). The Emmys finally gave Sheryl Lee Ralph her flowers, Quinta Brunson earned her flowers too and Lizzo showed up and showed out. Do y'all remember Downelink? And our initial thoughts about Billy Eichner's gay rom-com "Bros".

Shoutouts:
Shana:  Shop Enby - Black/Queer/Gay/Trans Owned shop that focuses on gender affirmation and pleasure beyond the binary. They’ve got toys, swag, books, decor - they are described as more than a sex toy shop. Follow @shopenby on IG  

Kris: My wife, Shalae. For carrying our child, handling her pregnancy with grace, patience and gracious. Can't wait to parent with you! Say congratulations @sha_lay_  

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

We are circling back in honor of Max's recent engagement!

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 abled advocate, singer, designer and Ms Wheelchair California 2018 

Kris - Jon Key and James Powell of  The Tenth Magazine. The Tenth is a media organization that documents the history, ideas, aesthetics, and politics of the Black LGBTQ+ community.

Max - Queer Culture Club - Volunteer-led, London based collective for queer women and trans & GNC folx

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
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The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

This week Bad Queers welcomes creator, YouTuber and comedian, Jade Fox to discuss content, marching band, brunch, fashion and SZA because, obviously we should always talk about SZA. Come join for all the laughs.

Shoutouts This Week:
Shana - Lovecraft Country on HBO
Kris - P-Valley on Starz
Jade - Automic Gold

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

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 of our intersectional identities and celebrated them. Check them out on IG @theyj.fromspace

Kris: Slutty Vegan - 100% plant-based burger joints in the ATL area (with products in Costco nationwide) founded by Pinky Cole.  Follow on IG @sluttyveganatl

Devin: Deon Libra launching this Fall 2022, we've been working on this for 4yrs. Our company is a safe space that gives a fuck about Black people. Follow @deonlibrabody

Brit: Damon Young - American writer and editor. Co founder of Very Smart Brothas. Check out his book What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker. Follow on Twitter: @DamonYoungVSB

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PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
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The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

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 seeks to create accessible apparel for activists, organizers and allies. It was founded in 2010 by Maryam Pugh and Ruth Paloma Rivera-Perez. Follow on IG: @philaprint


Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

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 pad application - Follow and shop @merakitay_ on IG

Kris: Free mom hugs empower the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility education and conversation. Sara Cunningham began her journey of becoming an advocate of the LGBTQIA+ community through her relationship with her gay son. She founded Free Mom Hugs in 2014 and since that time many parents and allies across the country joined the movement to accept, love and support the LGBTQIA community. Follow @freemomhugs on IG

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

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 on RapShit, Issa Rae’s new show. Follow @kidfury on IG

Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.  

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. Follow @fig_nyc_ on IG   

Kris:  Tanerélle who dropped her latest EP, 82 Moons, back in April. Always worth your time and attention. Go stream 82 Moons now, support independent Black queer artists. Follow on IG @Tanerelle

Bob:  Shea Diamond, amazing musician, she wrote the theme song to We're Here, and has great discography. Support a remarkable, Black musician. Follow on IG @iamsheadiamond

Follow Bob the Drag Queen

https://www.bobthedragqueen.com/
@bobthedragqueen



Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess

Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App

Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here

Support the show

PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

Subscribe to our Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast

 

The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. 

Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.