Bad Queers

While Shana and Kris are away, they wanted to make sure you had a podcast to check out. Our friends over at Lez Hangout Podcast are here and queer with a conversation with Kia Barnes (Kia Comedy!) who has also been on Bad Queers Podcast. We hope you enjoy, and we will see you next week! 

Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that’s just a big vault full of gay thoughts locked deep in your brain.

This week, Leigh (@lshfoster) hangs out with returning guest, stand-up comedian Kia Barnes (@kiacomedy), to talk about why Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 Should’ve Been Gay. Ellie (@elliebrigida) couldn’t make the recording, and she’s devastated to have missed it, especially since Inside Out 2 was the movie she and Bailey saw on their very first date.

From the second Val glides onto the screen, it’s instant gay panic, from Riley and every emotion in her head. Whether it’s Anxiety (voiced by queer queen Maya Hawke), Envy (played by none other than Ayo Edebiri!), or Ennui (channeling the energy of a deeply disaffected gay French man), Riley’s internal world is working overtime. Add a suspiciously queer-coded coach to the mix (we’re pretty sure her wife is hidden in the background somewhere) and the gay subtext is basically screaming at us in every scene.

Kia shares how deeply she related to Riley, as a baby gay who just wanted to impress the older, cooler butch girls. She even smoked a cigarette (as an asthmatic!!) to get a girl’s attention. Riley trying to fit in with the butch boys club? Been there.

We also talk about how hard Disney tried to scrub the gay out… and failed spectacularly. From the queer-coded coach to the LGBTQ+ cast to the metaphorical coming-out arc hidden inside a vault, Inside Out 2 practically demands a rainbow overlay.

And let’s not forget “Beardville”, Riley’s imaginary Mount Crushmore of forced heterosexuality, where she literally has to carve boys into stone so she doesn’t forget them. Subtle? Absolutely not. Accurate? Tragically, yes.

Then there’s the “big dark secret” locked deep in Riley’s mental vault. It’s glowing purple, heavily guarded, and very clearly not ready to come out yet. We all know what it is (spoiler: it’s lesbianism), but we’d genuinely love to know what straight people think it is. We also break down the tension between Riley and Grace, whose jealous-ex energy is off the charts. Whether Riley’s feelings are mutual is still TBD, but that tension? So real.

From baby gay chaos to closet metaphors and a whole lot of repressed sapphic energy, we know one thing for sure: Inside Out 2 Should’ve Been Gay.

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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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This week, we had the pleasure of guesting on Hung Up Podcast with host Eric Cole.

We unpacked what it means to reclaim culture as Black queer folks — from how we show up in mainstream media to how we navigate the messiness of pop culture. The conversation covered everything from Tyler Perry discourse to online dating, bathhouses, and poppers. Yes, all of it. And we meant every word.

Show some love to Hung Up Podcast by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts, following on IG @hunguppod, and checking out the full episode on YouTube @hunguppodcast.

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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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In this previously Patreon-only episode from December 2024, Kris checked in with Shana about her love life — what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what she’s still figuring out.

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This week, we break down the political mess around the Epstein files, celebrate this year’s Emmy noms (shoutout to Natasha Rothwell!), and run through our current watchlists—from Ironheart to Netflix's Trainwreck series.  In Am I A Bad Queer?, we talk group chat burnout, queer TikTok fatigue, and leaving your homophobic husband. Plus, The Ultimatum wants to know: what is lesbian sex—and did Mel and Dayna actually do something.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Outdoor Afro - Where Black people and nature meet!

This nonprofit organization reconnects Black people to our lands, water, and wildlife through outdoor education, recreation, and conservation. You can download their app in the app store and Follow on IG: @outdoorafro

Shana: The Same Difference - Documentary (2015) A compelling documentary about lesbians who discriminate against other lesbians based on gender roles. Director Nneka Onuorah (who has been on the pod!) takes an in-depth look at the internalized hetero-normative gender roles that have become all too familiar within the African American lesbian and bisexual community. Follow on IG @thesamedifferencedoc

Episode Notes:
1:13 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
2:54 - Category is: Epstein files
8:35 - Category is: Emmy nominations
15:47 - Category is: What are we watching? 
30:21 - Am I A Bad Queer?
45:02 - Bad Queer Opinions
53:55 - 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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This week, we acknowledge the passing of Jewel Thais-Williams and her lasting legacy, break down the tragic airstrike on a trans prison ward in Iran, and run through the WNBA All-Star lineup. Plus, your Bad Queer questions bring the heat—from identity coaching fatigue to situationships gone emotional.

Shoutouts:

Kris: The Culture Decides podcast - Black queer podcast with music reviews, interviews, & commentary hosted by Li. I recently guested on her podcast to discuss Kanye and Drake turned incels (and a bigger discussion about the fall of Young Money). Check out the episode and follow the pod on IG and YT @theculturedecides

Shana: The book “The Rainbow Ain’t Never Been Enuf: On the myth of LGBTQ+ Solidarity”. Written by Kaila Adia Story to dispel the myth that the rainbow should be viewed as a symbol of internal communal solidarity - because solidarity is sadly lacking. Follow @doctressstory and buy this book!

Episode Notes:
1:18 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
2:46 - Category is: Jewel Thais-Williams has passed away
4:47 - Category is: Israeli Airstrike on Iranian Prison Kills 100+ Trans Inmates
7:50 - Category is: WNBA All-star rosters are set
16:26 - Am I A Bad Queer?
27:25 - Bad Queer Opinions
41:19 - 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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Netflix sure rushed this season out huh? Watch our recap of episodes 8-10, including the reunion, and final grades for season 2 of The Ultimatum: Queer Love.

We're talking brussels sprouts, grandparent die-offs and how Kyle's mom is the real winner of this season. 

Recap Notes:
2:25 - Intro
3:20 - Episode 8
14:25 - Episode 9
25:54 - Reunion/Episode 10
48:28 - Final grades

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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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Billionaires are having quite a week at our collective expense. The Big Bogus Bill and the Diddy trial verdict lead a bad news heavy "Category Is" segment. In "Am I A Bad Queer?", we advocate for not remaining in a relationship with someone who wants kids and letting your friend have their hot queer summer.

Our "Bad Queer Opinions" this week lay the blame of the recent Jojo Siwa discourse on our community and ask why we don't rank pride parties.

Shoutouts

Kris: Check out our Queer Ultimatum recaps on our Patreon and Youtube - you can find us @BadQueersPodcast on both platform. Be sure to subscribe and like our vids.

Shana: Pink Sappho - BIPOC Sapphic social club. Providing luxurious experiences in the form of a sapphic social club to create consistent and inclusive space for sapphic individuals of color while celebrating sensuality, culture and connection. They host wellness events, immersive events, sex education and themed gatherings. Follow on IG @pink_sappho

Episode notes:

1:12 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:02 - Category is: UPenn to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports
7:26 - Category is: Iowa removes gender identity from civil rights protections
9:30 - Category is: Big Bogus Bill
15:16 - Category is: Diddy case update
25:38 - Beyonće thoughts
33:25 - Am I A Bad Queer?
43:14 - Bad Queer Opinions
54:55 - Shoutouts

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Welcome to Bad Queers Review, where Kris and Shana break down episodes 1-7 of The Queer Ultimatum Season 2. This season is pure mess, from tattoos and playlists to coming out on TV and hooking up. Tune in to hear what it’s like when Kris and Shana watch the chaos unfold together. 

Episode Notes: 

4:01 - The Queer Ultimatum Concept

5:20 - Cast breakdown 

13:24 - Episode 1 

24:54 - Episode 2 

32:24 - Episode 3 /Episode 4

46:24 - Episode 5 / Episode 6 

54:55 - Episode 7

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This week on Bad Queers, we define platinum star gay and fat rabbit in Queer Urban Dictionary before diving into SCOTUS’s ruling on gender-affirming care bans for trans youth. We share our initial thoughts on The Queer Ultimatum S2 , break down WNBA news and the Rubiales assault verdict, and discuss why anti-trans activists should focus on real Title IX issues. In Am I A Bad Queer?, we answer questions about ending situationships and exploring versatility in bed. We close out with Bad Queer Opinions on, no surprise, Queer Ultimatum. 

Shoutouts: 

Kris: Bittnia - has not only a great podcast series called Glass Closet but my YT algies introduced me to her “The Internet’s Evilest Lesbians” series where she revisits allegations of abuse in lesbian relationships that didn’t unfold in silence and went viral and we moved on from. Follow and support @bittnia on YT and on IG

Shana: Kismet Pride: International Pride Weekend for Black Queer Weekend. Happening in Tulum August 8-11. Some key people in attendance: Bad Queers Fam Jade Fox, Jerrie Johnson, SK and Mylin, Mal from the Ultimatum and so much more - Follow @kismetpride 

Episode Notes: 

1:16 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

4:12 - Special Announcement! 

10:42 - Category is: SCOTUS allows for trans discrimination in medical care

14:50 - Category is: The Queer Ultimatum S2 is out

18:15 - Category is: Sports! WNBA, NCAA settlement, Luis Rubiales Case 

38:41 - Am I a Bad Queer? 

52:43 - Bad Queer Opinion

59:22 - Shoutouts

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This week we've got company! Welcome Mandii B, podcast queen behind WHOREible Decisions and Decisions, Decisions for an unfiltered convo on their new book "No Holes Barred". We cover sexual freedom, queer identity, and building an audio empire. From hooking up with service tops to being a proud bisexual to shooting your shot (corny lines encouraged), this episode is all about breaking stereotypes, embracing pleasure, and owning your story.

Tune in for Mandii’s gems on dating, friendship, forgiveness, and creating safe, sex-positive spaces. Bad Queer Opinions and community shoutouts included, as always.

Purchase Mandii B and Weezy's new book "No Holes Barred" here

Shoutouts:

Shana:  London Trans+ Pride. The largest Trans+ Pride demonstration in the world. Happening July 26, join their love, rage and solidarity for all. Follow on IG @londontranspride

Kris: Queer Motherland - Founded by Olive Okoro, Queer Motherland is an organization developed to provide resources on queer Africans and to remind humanity that Africa has always been filled with a vibrant queer population. Follow on IG @queermotherland

Mandii: Sucia NYC- Play group/play space and community for everyone. Community above all and decolonize your pleasure. Creating spaces with enthusiastic yes’s. They throw parties in NY and ATL. Follow on IG @sucianyc 

Episode Notes: 

1:15 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

2:42 - Mandii B Introduction

3:28 - Interview with Mandii B

1:10:57 - Bad Queer Opinions 

1:28:33 - Shoutouts 

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