She was gone for a minute, but we got Shelli Nicole back! We catch up on being an independent writer, relationships and what Shelli is watching. Reflecting on previous writings that center Black and queer voices, along with shifting her writing and digging deeper into her own voice without having to only write about LGBTQ+ topics. Along with a list of shows and movies to add to your watch list.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Kinky Black House - Experiences, resources and workshops for 21+ QTBIPOC community curated by House of Black which is a Black BDSM pleasure based organization with the effort to multiply marginalized people's experiences that further that journey. Follow and support @kinkyblackhouse on IG 

Kris: Paola Ramos - queer latina journalist and author of Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America. Defectors is an exploration of how race, identity and political trauma have influenced the rise in far-right sentiment among Latinos, and how this group can shape American politics. Available everywhere you get books. Follow on IG @paoramos

Shelli: Monday Coffee - Located on the west side of Chicago, just opened their brick and mortar. @drinkmondaycoffee on IG

Shelli's Substack: https://www.hishelli.net/

Episode Notes
[0:50] - Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:27] Shelli Nicole Introduction 
[3:11] Shelli Nicole Interview 
[55:38] Bad Queer Opinions 
[1:06:59] Shoutouts 

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This week we welcome company from the Bay Area! DJ Lady Ryan, one of the best DJs and event hosts in the Bay joins Bad Queers to discuss creating safe spaces for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ folks, the future of LGBTQ+ events and working with your partner while still being romantic. 

Shoutouts:
Shana: Old School Ballroom - Paying homage to the New York City ballroom scene from the early 90s and beyond. Follow on IG @oldschoolballroom and check out full videos on their YouTube 

Kris: Hood Mid Century Modern - Created by Jerald “Coop” Cooper, the IG is devoted to making connections between Modern architecture and Black culture by highlighting the unique designs of mid-century buildings in Black neighborhoods across America. Follow on IG @hoodmidcenturymodern 

Lady Ryan: Oakland LGBTQ Center - They have so much to offer. Programming for aging folks, homeless coalition, housing advocacy, transgender advocacy, youth club and so much more. Follow on IG @oaklandlgbtqcenter 

Episode notes: 
[0:50 ] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:48] DJ Lady Ryan Introduction 
[4:31] DJ Lady Ryan Interview 
[52:26] Bad Queer Opinions 
[1:06:56] Shoutouts

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A little bit election countdown, a little bit WNBA Finals and a whole lot of Love is Blind recap. The election is under 30 days away, have you made your voting plan? The Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty begin the final playoff series, and we share our final predictions. Most important, Shana and Kris break down the first nine episodes of Love is Blind, the good - the bad - the mess - the drama. Spoilers full steam ahead. 

Shoutouts:
Kris: Black Boi Swap - a style hub & in person shopping experience that centers, affirms, and inspires the Black trans masc and masc presenting communities in LA. Follow on IG @blackboiswapla

Shana: BLK in the South Summit - A one day event convening in NOLA, BLK in the South Summit aims to address HIV in the Southern US among the Black Community - Follow and attend in the future @blkinthesouthsummit

Episode Notes: 
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[6:27] Category is: Under 30 days until the election
[12:50] Category is: WNBA Finals
[22:26] Category is: Love is Blind: Episodes 1-9
[1:10:51] Bad Queer Opinion
[1:18:23] Shoutouts 

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The theme of this episode is range. Justice has been served in the cases of Naasire Johnson, Savannah Ryan Williams and Cecilia Gentili. Kris and Shana share their WNBA playoff predictions and weigh in on the firing of coaches Teresa Weatherspoon, Curt Miller and, most recently, Tanisha Wright. Love is Blind: DC recap is coming!

In Am I a Bad Queer? Folks wrote in about what they really need to do to be an at home activist, being jealous of a partner's friend group and sleeping with their ex partner's...current partner. And in Bad Queer Opinions, could reverse conversion therapy work? And where have all the tall studs gone? You're in for a ride on this weeks episode.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Surface Level Podcast- For their newest project “The Personal is Political” - a three-part series, bringing political topics to the “kitchen table” of our community. I got the chance to participate in their queer healthcare episode. Please check out and support the whole series on Youtube - subscribe to their page @SurfaceLevelPodcast

Shana: Queer the Vote - A page where queer people and our allies can help democrats win elections. They have links to register, request absentee ballots, and share content around the election. Follow on IG at @queer_the_vote

Episode Notes:
[0:51] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[9:02] Category is: Justice? For Naasire Johnson, Savannah Ryan Williams and Cecilia Gentili
[12:15] Category is: WNBA Coaches Getting Fired & Playoffs
[30:24] Category is: Love Is Blind - Season 7 is on our radar. Review soon.
[35:29] Am I a Bad Queer? 
[48:20] Bad Queer Opinions
[59:31] Shoutouts 

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Heavy news week this week between the lynching of Marcellus Williams and learning the word "diabolical" truly applies to Diddy. In lighter news, our WNBA playoff predictions are in, Shana has some exciting (?) fantasy news to share while Kris dissociates.

In Am I a Bad Queer?, they discuss adjusting to your newly-moved-in partner's mental health needs and answering the centuries-old lesbian question of "Should you tell your best friend you like her".

Shana tries out some queer mom jokes in Bad Queer Opinion, and Kris' shares her mom packed her up for giving Ryan Murphy work a pass over Lee Daniels.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Jade Fox for her interview with Kid Fury. Talk about an instant click. Two of my fav iconic Black queer creators sat down for a great interview. Check it out on Jade’s Youtube- @iamjadefox, make sure to like and subscribe to her channel

Shana: George M Johnson - Yesterday (as of recording) announced their new book, Flamboyants, was released. Flamboyants is a collection of empowering essays about Black and Queer icons from the Harlem Renaissance. Buy Flamboyants and follow @iamgmjohnson on IG

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[2:38] Category Is: So Republicans aren’t pro-life
[10:25] Category is: Diddy is arrested 
[19:40] Category is: WNBA Playoffs
[37:20] Am I a Bad Queer? 
[58:54] Bad Queer Opinions
[1:08:29] Shoutouts

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This week on Bad Queers, we welcome Kevin Ortega-Rojas, the unapologetic host of Here’s Why With Kevin and co-host of BYLATINMEN. Kevin’s got hot takes on everything from hating lesbian bars (yes, you heard that right) to why straight actors playing gay roles isn’t a big deal. We dive into his media journey, growing up queer, and what it’s like curating content in the age of misinformation.

Shoutouts:

Shana:  Gender Liberation Movement - an emergent and innovative grassroots and volunteer-run national collective that builds direct action, media and policy interventions centering bodily autonomy, self-determination, the pursuit of fulfillment, and collectivism in the face of gender-based sociopolitical threats. Happening Sept 14 - Follow and support year-round @genderlib

Kris: Letti New York - LGBTQIA+ & Filipino-owned everyday jewelry store. Follow on IG @lettinewyork  

Kevin: Nico Lang - Writer and founder of Queer News Daily. New book coming out Follow @queernewsdaily and pre-order AMERICAN TEENAGER.

Follow Kevin:
IG: @hereswhykevin
TikTok: @kevin.ortegarojas
BYLATINMEN podcast

Episode Breakdown:
[0:51] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[3:15] Kevin Intro
[12:43] Here's Why With Kevin origin story
[27:20] Separating personal life from content life 
[38:04] Bad Queer Opinions
[49:54] Shoutouts

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Kamala Harris smokes Donald Trump in their first (and probably last) presidential debate. We dive into Cathy Engelbert's controversial comments on CNBC's Power Lunch and more WNBA & NWSL news.
 
In Am I a Bad Queer, we tackle coming out at work, dating outside the community, and supporting non-binary partners. And for our Bad Queer Opinions, Kris debates boxer vs. strappy harnesses, while Shana questions supporting corporate gays, especially Black men.

Shoutouts:
Kris: A reminder to check your voter registration STATUS! You can go to Vote.gov to check your status. We have the link in our IG bio and we’ll include in the description for the episode here.

Shana: Deafies in drag - Selena Minogue and Casavina who are deaf duo drag queens that mix ASL, comedy and drag. They are incredibly entertaining. Follow and support @deafiesindrag

Episode Notes:
[1:44] Queer Urban Dictionary
[4:12] Category Is: Presidential Debate Recap
[17:43] Category is: Cathy…. AACK! WNBA & NWSL news
[32:09] Category is: Kendrick Super Bowl & NLE Choppa Queer Baiting
[40:00] Am I a Bad Queer?
[53:00] Bad Queer Opinion
[1:00:31] Shoutouts

Video Credit: CNBC Power Lunch - 9/9/24

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This episode was recorded before we went on vacation. Topics may be a bit older, but we still needed to talk about them. Our final review of the Olympics, Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit and we do our best to figure out what is going on with Kehlani. In AIABQ? We answer questions about families that are too supportive and going back to a partner after a break up.

Someone needs to hit up Billie Eilish about her uncle at the cookout outfits and should the word “straight” get a rebrand?

Shoutouts:
Kris: Shouting out Quita Loves Sports again. Quita’s coverage of women’s basketball and WNBA is the place to go. Quita has a really excellent breakdown of the Dearica Hamby lawsuit if you want to know more. Subscribe to her Youtube Channel @QuitaLovesSports

Shana: Lesbifriends Travel - Provide unique and intentional travel and social experiences for queer people of color while creating an environment that supports building lifelong bonds and friendships. This year they are going to Portugal & Spain, Thailand and Belize and they already have 2025 trips listed. Follow and support @lesbifriendstravel on IG 

Episode Notes: 
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[4:45] Category Is: Olympic wrap ups
[18:08] Category is: Dearica Hamby Lawsuit
[29:56] Category is: What is going on with Kehlani? 
[44:36] Am I a Bad Queer? 
[52:43] Bad Queer Opinion 
[59:50] Shoutouts

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It’s a news round up and it’s a mess. Missouri is now requiring proof of gender reassignment surgery for folks to update their IDs, Lowe’s is the most recent company to take back their LGBTQ+ support efforts, and Team LGBTQ+ is earning medals in the Paralympics.

Am I a Bad Queer? Brought the range. We discussed loving long distance relationships and hating being together in person, queer themed weddings that make you feel like you aren’t queer enough and getting off dating apps. We wrap up our Bad Queer opinions calling in gay men and masculine presenting folks for a discussion.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Another Brooklyn: A Novel - Jacqueline Woodson. An anthropologist looks back on her past to understand the death of her mother and the loss of her closest friends. Another Brooklyn is a novel about love and memory. And of course, about Brooklyn. Follow on IG @jacqueline_woodson

Shana: Yes Homo - Edgy queer brand for bold, confident and sexy homos. They are coming out with new apparel this fall, so keep an eye out by following @yeshomo.co 

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[4:06] Category Is: Missouri Now Requires Proof of Gender Reassignment Surgery for Trans People to Update Their ID
[5:46] Category is: Lowe’s becomes the latest company to dial back DEI efforts aimed at LGBTQ Groups 
[12:51] Category is: Team LGBTQ+ Paris Paralympics
[15:16] Am I a Bad Queer? 
[30:52] Bad Queer Opinion 
[39:43] Shoutouts

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The Democratic National Convention, the 'Demure' trend and Daddy Billy Porter are topics of conversation this week on Bad Queers. Shana recaps the events she participated in during the DNC (and meeting her favorite athlete!), what it was like in Chicago and reflected on the speeches, highs and lows. In AIABQ? straight women avoid dating discussions, respectability politics and relationship + finance woes. Bad Queer Opinions include privilege in the LGBTQ+ community and 

Shoutouts:
Kris: To myself and my wife! We are celebrating our son's second year of life this week and it's been such an adventure and blessing. Follow them on IG @ablackgirlandherson

Shana: AmbersCloset - Creator, Activist, Host, Actor - You’re coming out was probably supported by Ambers YouTube. Got to meet them this week and they are a light. Follow and engage with their content @amberscloset on IG

Episode Notes:
[00:50] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[4:58] Category is: The 'Demure' Trend 
[8:46] Category is: DNC Recap 
[46:21] Category is: Daddy ain't ever going to be silent 
[50:47] Am I a Bad Queer?
[1:06:20] Bad Queer Opinion
[1:15:21] Shoutouts 

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