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We’re back with Anna DeShawn to break down the back half of the year — from the WNBA championship and CBA negotiations to Snoop’s Lightyear comments, renewed attacks on trans athletes, and a much better Election Day than last year. We close out with our year-end Bad Queer opinions, shoutouts, and podcast wins as we wrap 2025.

And if you're reading this, we're a Christian podcast.

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Episode notes:

1:06 - Recap episode explained

1:56 - July
6:55 - August
14:50 - September
29:53 - October 
36:39 - November
46:09 - December
55:08 - Bad Queer Opinion
1:10:50 - Shoutouts

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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. 

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For our third in a row, we're joined by our dear friend and E3 Radio founder, Anna DeShawn, to recap the year. For part 1, we share our top stories from January through June and end the episode with our favorite social trends and queerest moments of the year. 

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Episode notes:

1:02 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:55 - Guest intro
5:35 - Recap episode explained
6:42 - January
10:32 - February
16:08 - March
22:01 - April 
32:12 - May
44:23 - June
50:33 - Favorite social trends
57:12 - Queerest moments of 2025

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Can a documentary tell the truth when the person behind it hasn’t told theirs? This week, we unpack the Netflix Diddy doc and dive into politics, sports, and queer culture — from Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run to A’ja Wilson’s historic season, a new celebrity romance, and the fight over Pride at the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? and some side-eye at online queer singles callout threads.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Native Son 101 List – Class of 2025. The Native Son 101 List is an annual feature by the Native Son platform spotlighting 101 influential Black, gay, and queer men (and nonbinary folks) who made significant cultural, professional, or community impacts. Follow @nativesonnow on IG

Shana: Bi History – Celebrating and preserving bisexual+ history. They recently launched the BI+ Archive Atlas, a digital guide featuring 60+ links to zines, newsletters, oral histories, activist materials, and more. Follow @bihistory on IG

Episode Notes:
1:01 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

2:22 - Category is: Why Jasmine Crockett running for senate is great for the LGBTQ+ community

7:41 - Category is: Sports!

17:12 - Category is: Diddy Doc

46:00 - Am I A Bad Queer?

53:47 - Bad Queer Opinions

1:01:38 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with an all-new episode, catching up on the week’s news — from the heartbreaking loss of Girlalala, to Porsha Williams soft-launching her new romance, to the latest in WNBA contract drama and the SCORE Act mess. We get into the serious, the petty, and the queer of it all — and of course, a new round of Am I A Bad Queer?

Shoutouts:

Kris: Style is Freedom — A Tomboi lifestyle brand from designer Toni Branson, with snapbacks, beanies, sweatshirts, tees, wallets, slides and more. Follow on IG @styleisfreedom

Shana: Queeriosity — The Boston-based queer traveling dating show where you compete for the “leading lady’s” heart. Hosted by Dill Yoncé @dillyonce. Follow on IG @queeriosity_dating

Episode Notes:

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

5:11 - Category is: RIP to Girlalala 

9:34 - Category is: Porsha Williams Introduces New Romance with Girlfriend Patrice 'Sway' McKinney

17:16 - Category is: WNBA CBA Updates & The Score Act 

37:19 - Am I A Bad Queer?

56:22 - Bad Queer Opinions

1:02:48 - Shoutouts

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Mal Wright has been on our wishlist for a minute, and shooting our shot finally paid off. We get into her background, her time in ATL, how she earned her nickname, all things The Ultimatum: Queer Love, and what life was looking like post-show — including who was in her DMs and who she still keeps up with. We also talk the future of queer representation, her For Them/Autostraddle era, relationships, and being intentional with visibility. 

Shoutouts:

Kris: Crissle’s Couch - Podcast and Black queer legend Crissle West’s new podcast has launched. Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, solo reflections, and candid conversations — equal parts culture, critique, and care. @crisslescouch 

Shana: There’s always next year - Story about love, queer joy and community. This is a young Adult book - two teens that have 24 hours to fix their love lives. This was co-written by Bad Queers Fam George M. Johnson and Leah Johnson. Book will be out Dec 2nd. @iamgmjohnson @byleahjohnson

Mal: Crissle’s Couch, I second that. 

Brandon Kyle Goodman @brandonkylegoodman and their play Heaux Church. @heauxchurch 

Gladys Bookshop @gladysbooksbk 

Autostraddle and For Them @autostraddle @forthem  

Jet Toomer’s Substack called Tiny Violences  IG: @izdabes

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:19 - Guest Intro
4:12 - Guest Interview with Mal 
1:14:06 - Bad Queer Opinion 
1:34:39 - Shoutouts 

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We’re happy to be joined by Jonathan Higgins and Jordan “JoHo” Daniels of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme. We talk origin story, the love + lessons in their friendship, the success of their show, Jonathan’s book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, a surprise Loretta Devine stud reveal, their Bad Queer Opinions, and the nastiness online they brush off.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Moodeaux - Founded by Brianna Arps, Moodeaux is a Black, woman, and queer-owned fragrance brand redefining perfumery with clean, unisex scents and its “Flaunt How You Feel” ethos. Follow on IG @moodeauxofficial

Shana:  Queer Nightlife Community Center (QNCC pronounced Kink) run for and by queer nightlife workers to empower queer, trans and low-income communities through access, support and celebration. During the day the space will provide healthcare services and work-based training before transitioning to music programming in the evening. Follow @qncc.bk on IG 

Jordan: Edwin Sotos and Luis Cornejo - for what they're doing with Apaga El Odio, which is helping lead the work to hold Univision and Telemundo accountable for showing ICE propaganda during their shows. Follow on IG: @edwinsotos and @luis_thee_lmft

Sondra Morris -  of my friends who runs Tagg Magazine for queer women. They are currently in a rebrand so check out their stories and advertise with them. Follow on IG: @sondrawritesstuff @taggmagazine

Nathan Serrato - Queer coaching and relationships under Queer Conscious. Follow on IG: @queerconscious

Jon:  Ericka Hart - Love their content, how they hold everyone accountable and the way she continues to uplift accountability and her family is adorable Follow on IG: @ihartericka

Pennywise- I believe they are queer and doing her thing in IT: Welcome To Derry and reminds the girls what they can do when you put your mind to it 

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:04 - Guest Intro: Jon & JoHo
3:34 - Guest Interview with Jon & JoHo
1:07:24 - Bad Queer Opinion 
1:22:02 - Shoutouts 

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This week, the Supreme Court tells Kim Davis to get a life, the 2026 Grammy noms are in, and studs are making moves — 2K style.

Shoutouts:

Kris: DeAndré Upshaw - Content creator and producer. His Y2K and pop culture content is some of the best online. “Follow if you miss flip phones and TRL”.  You can support him on IG @deandretheegiant

Shana: WAGS of Women’s Sports - Celebrating the wives, girlfriends and couples of women’s sports. They said “Think ‘The L Word’ meets ESPN”. Follow and heart eyes @wagsofwomenssports on IG

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

3:16 - Category is: Supreme Court same sex marriage

6:25 - Gov Shutdown Update

14:25 - Category is: 2026 Grammy Nominations 

28:16 - Category is: Sports

41:39 - am I a bad queer?

49:30 - Bad Queer Opinions

56:00 - Shoutouts

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Election week came in swinging — and the Category is: Democrats came to collect! From major wins in New York, Virginia, and California to historic firsts across the map, we break down what these results mean for 2026. Plus, Kehlani’s first-ever Top 10 hit and a public romance that’s got the internet folded in half.

Then in Am I A Bad Queer?, we dig into some messy dating dilemmas — from the ongoing Court and Lex TikTok controversy to wondering if you’re just there for someone else’s benefit.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Seasoned - London’s first strictly 25+ girls, gays and theys. Seasoned isn’t just a party, it’s a space to connect, let loose and celebrate queer joy in all its forms. Follow on IG @seasoned.szn 

Kris: Destin Conrad’s alternative jazz album released back in August. Check it out if you haven’t already. Follow Destin on IG @destinconrad

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
3:49 - Category is: Election Night 2025 Recap
19:24 - Category is: “Folded” Earns Kehlani First Top 10 — Goes Public with (again) KWM
26:00 - Category is: Gold’s Gym Transgender Controversy 
36:20 - Am I A Bad Queer?
59:30 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:03:30 - Shoutouts

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After a little maternity leave (and a lot of life), Shana and Kris are finally back! This week, we catch up on new babies, new businesses, and the queer chaos we missed. From honoring Miss Major Griffin-Gracy to Snoop Dogg’s unexpected LGBTQ+ pivot, Trump’s latest shutdown mess, and why the WNBA deserves better — we’re jumping right back in. Plus: new Queer Urban Dictionary terms and some soft stud appreciation to top it off.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Lesbian Land - A queer media brand created for women and nonbinary people who love women. They tell stories through video, digital series and playful online content - that reflect the joy, awkwardness, flirtation and fullness of sapphic connection. Follow and check out their events @welcometolesbianland on IG 

Kris: D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins - Two women, one fake wedding, six weeks to fool everyone — and maybe fall in love for real. D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins is a hilarious, heartfelt Black queer rom-com about coming out, showing up, and finding love on reality TV. Follow Chencia on IG: @chenciachiggins 

Episode Notes:
1:26 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
5:43- Our last 2 months
19:29 - Category is: Rest in Peace Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
22:12 - Category is: Politics
27:49 - Category is: A Post Ch@rlie Kirk World.
34:07 - Category is: Another One Bites the Dust - Netflix’s Queer Ultimatum is Cancelled
38:10 - Category is: Love is Love ft. Snoop
41:52 - Category is: WNBA, NWSL
57:30 - Category is: Pop Culture, What We’re Watching
1:13:32 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:19:14 - Shoutouts

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[The full episode is a Patreon Exclusive] We’re back with Heart Life Vol. 3: Summer of Unavailability - aka that season where everyone’s crushing, but no one is available.

Kris and Shana catch up on Shana's dating adventures, ghosters spinning the block, and therapy holding up a mirror we didn’t ask for. We talk play parties, expanding who we date, and the fine line between being open and just plain tired.

In Queer Urban Dictionary:
 Breadcrumbing — when someone gives just enough attention to keep you around, but never actually shows up.
Fusion — lesbian relationships where you blink and suddenly share a bank account.

It’s giving honest, tired, slightly messy - but we’re trying.

Episode Notes (for the preview): 

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

3:33 - Opening introduction to Heart Life 

6:05 - Dating & Catching Up 

11:48 - Therapy recaps 

16:36 - Friends & Desire 

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