Bad Queers

Buds & Studs (w/AmbersCloset) | Episode 246


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This week, we sit down with legendary content creator, Amber Whittington—aka AmbersCloset—to talk about her journey from YouTube pioneer to TV and her next big move… politics? 👀 

We get into the real challenges of staying authentic in the public eye, dating as a creator, friendship breakups, and the real LA.

Plus, Amber weighs in on the bisexual studs debate for this week’s Bad Queer Opinion.

Shoutouts

Kris: Rage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant… and Completely Over It - Lester Fabian Brathwaite debut book. Rage is a darkly comedic exploration of Blackness, queerness, and the American Dream, at a time when creative anger feels like the best response to inequality. Now available everywhere you buy books. Follow Lester on IG @lefabrat

Shana: InterConnect Support Group - Intersex support and community organization providing affirming spaces for intersex people, their families and allies - Follow and support on IG @interconnect_support 

Amber: Lambda Legal  - is a civil rights organization that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) communities as well as people living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs) through impact litigation, societal education, and public policy work. Support them @lambdalegal


Episode Notes:
0:50 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:45 - AmbersCloset Introduction 
3:40 - Origin Story 
8:20 - Queer awakening + First lesbian to come out on Youtube
20:58 - Jump from social media to TV 
35:21 - Dating as a content creator, friendship breakups
45:09 - Dealing with negativity online, politics
1:01:18 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:24:30 - Shoutouts

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