Bad Queers

Politics are politicking.
 
In this special episode, Shana and Kris dig into the current political goings-on including the horrific Project 2025 plans, the recent Supreme Corrupt decisions, and fallout from the first presidential debate. 

Not to totally bum yall out, we end the show sharing what we're currently watching and what's on our to-watch list.

Episode notes:
[1:17] Category is: Proje...

Victoria Monèt and Teyana Taylor CARRIED the BET Awards. Amber Ruffin comes out for Pride. Speaking of Pride, this year's protests reminded us that Pride was a riot. In Am I A Bad Queer, we reiterate our stance on disowning disrespectful family members and discuss if queer friends are mandatory.

In Bad Queer Opinions, we hard agree with Durand Bernarr's comment on zesty and sassy being the new F word. 

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The USWNT team said Black women to the FRONT and Sha'Carri Richardson set a new record at the Olympic trials. No surprise here, 25 rainbow waving companies donated $18 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians and a study shows that Black people who don't support queer rights oppose attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Bad Queer opinions include being out longer does not make you more queer and folks who walk around in all rainbow ar...

The fastest turnaround we've ever had with company, welcome back Preston Mitchum! This time we got to know Preston better. We recapped on his experience with DC Black Pride and what his Pride schedule looks like (busy!), what non-monogamy looks like in his relationship and recapping the second season of Martha's Vineyard. Bad Queer Opinions include a Bad Queer discussion, whether to watch the rest of Jerrod Carmichael&apo...

Welcome to the Bad Queers Pride episode! Kris and Shana take a trip down memory lane to discuss their favorite pride memories, reflect on the iconic moment that was Janelle Monáe's headlining pride performance and standing ten toes down with Ms. Rachel after she gets backlash for wishing her audience 'Happy Pride'.  Then they wrap up the episode with sharing their top 5 song on their pride list.

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This week we welcome WNBA influencer and financial advisor, Deidree Golbourne. We deep dive into the exciting changes, and drama, surrounding the WNBA. From dancing in floor seats with Ellie the Elephant to how the discourse on social media has changed surrounding the W, we discuss it all. 

During Bad Queer Opinions we talk about LGBTQ+ folks supporting LGBTQ+ businesses, Happy Pride being the new Happy Holidays and a cam...

Our very first in person recording is HERE! Kris and Shana were able to get together in New York City to record in studio for the first time. Consider this their live therapy session as they reflect on the last 4 years of Bad Queers. Reflecting on how they've changed personally, and professionally, highlights and lowlights of stories they've covered, guests and their impact, and they share future hopes and dreams for the ...

This weeks episode might as well be sponsored by the @wnba. We're back with a new episode and so much WNBA news to cover. Also in Category is, GLAAD gives failing grades to all major social media platforms and Target's decision to only sell their annual Pride collection in specific stores and online.

In Am I A Bad Queer, we discuss if Rep. Crockett's Bleach blonde bad built butch body comment was offensive a...

This week, we are share an episode where Bad Queers, Kris and Shana, were guests on Minoritea Report. 

Shana and Kris from Bad Queers are back for a crossover episode! Be sure to head over to Bad Queers Podcast to hear even more as Yo Aunteas are guests on their show!

A lot has changed since the last time they stopped by, moves, motherhood, and a lot of Beyonce!  The NCAA Women's Tourny crowns a new champion but everyo...

We've got company! Imara Jones is back on the show after 4 years and filling us in on all her amazing accomplishments since we last spoke– including being named Time Mag's 100 Most Influential People in 2023.
 
But what we really get into with Imara is everything love and relationships. The current dating scene in New York, where she meets people, red and green flags, dating studs and MOCs, her blind spots, harmfu...

Some good news and good mess this week.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission strengthens protections for trans and nonbinary employees in American workplaces for the first time in 25 years. A new International Olympic Committee-sponsored study finds that trans women athletes are at a relative disadvantage in many key physical areas compared to their cis counterparts. We also circle back on the latest updates from th...

We've got company! This week we welcome Preston Mitchum from Bravo TV's 'Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' to discuss what it was really like to be a Reality TV Star. We dive deep into the important conversations that happened on the show, Black gay representation on reality tv and relationships with production. Preston shares his coming out experience and what it's like to be a Black gay man in his fra...