Bad Queers

Shana & Kris

This podcast is for people who feel like they came out of the closet and got placed in a box. It’s time to put the u-haul theory to bed, and connect over being Bad Queers.  Join Kris and Shana, fellow Bad Queers, to discuss breaking stereotypes, owning your identity and their unpopular queer opinions. Bad Queers will leave you both offended and inspired by the news, stories and advice about the very fluid, very real LGBTQ+ experience.

  1. HACE 1 D

    The Oscars go to the CBA! | Episode 298

    In da clurb, we all aren't fam. We’re back from our Queerties break with an all-new, Category Is-heavy episode. This week, we recap the Queerties, get into anti-LGBTQ crackdowns across Africa, our reaction to the EJ Johnson interview, Julez Smith playing in our faces, and a major win for the WNBA. Shoutouts:  Kris: F.D Signifier - Video essayist and content creator who has a focus in Black movies, culture, and media. He has many videos that are worth checking out but his latest video on Tyler Perry was teased for years and is finally out. It’s 4 hrs long but worth the listen. Follow F.D. on Youtube @FDSignifire Shana: Chemistry: A T4T Dating Show has premiered on YouTube. It’s a show about connection, intention, and real chemistry between trans people - on our own terms. Find them on YouTube @cfstu or search Chemistry: A T4T Dating Show  Episode notes: 0:17 - Queer Urban Dictionary  5:48 - Category is: Queerties mini recap 21:31 - Category is: The Oscars - but really Sinners 29:48- Category is: Anti-LGBTQ Crackdowns Rise Across Africa 33:49 - Category is: Lil Nas X Update 35:02 - Category is: EJ Johnson on dating, Zaya Wade 43:51 - Category is: Julez in the Clurb 52:42 - Category is: WNBA CBA 1:03:08 - Bad Queer Opinions  1:10:08 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    1 h 15 min
  2. 9 MAR

    The Wired Bra (w/ The Baddie Galore) | Episode 297

    This week, we’re joined by The Baddie Galore — digital creator, event curator, and co-host of The Queer Agenda — for a fun conversation on intentional content creation, queer recaps and gossip, dating in D.C., and building community through nightlife and events. Plus, Baddie closes us out with a wildly entertaining Bad Queer Opinion on masc women and the lines she refuses to cross. Shoutouts: Kris: Shana Dixon - Shana Dixon is an award-winning Black filmmaker and background artist whose nostalgic, Saturday-morning-cartoon-inspired art unlocks memories. She also runs a monthly snail mail subscription service that delivers joy straight to your mailbox. Follow and support on IG @shanaxbanana  Shana: Below Cloud 97 - At the crossroad of fashion, art storytelling and community, this collection shows that gender-neutral doesn’t mean identity-less it means expansive. Based in Kenya with butch and stud models leading the way is Below Cloud 97 - Follow on IG @belowcloud97 The Baddie Galore: The Frequency Class - we are Black Queer party promotion group in DC and it's important for us to create safe spaces for Black Queer people. Shoutout to @kaycruise_ and @djkiddfresh_, two of my closest friends, and myself– we turn 6 this year! @thefrequencyclass Follow and support The Baddie Galore IG/Twitter: @thebaddiegaloreTikTok: @thebaddiegaloreThe Queer Agenda IG: @wearethequeeragendaEpisode Notes: 0:22 - Queer Urban Dictionary 4:08 - Guest Intro 5:19 - Origin Story 12:43 - Content Creation BTS 22:21 - Social media relationships + setting boundaries online 35:10 - Creating Black queer spaces IRL 52:02 - Bad Queer Opinions 1:05:00 - Shoutouts  Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    1 h 9 min
  3. 2 MAR

    Too Dick-y | Episode 296

    This week, we break down Gallup’s latest data showing LGBTQ+ identification holding at 9% in the U.S., then get into Kansas’ new law voiding updated gender markers on IDs—and why we’re underreacting to how dangerous that is in real life. Plus: BAFTAs fallout, Unrivaled playoff predictions, and Am I a Bad Queer? (cringing at “lesbian,” keeping the strap moment hot, and friends not taking lesbian dating seriously).  Shoutouts:  Kris: A Black Queer History of the United States- The first-ever Black history to center queer voices, this landmark study traces the lives of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to present day by Professors C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost. Get your copy at your favorite bookstore not named amazon.  Shana: Dem Bois Inc. - Black trans led nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and supporting trans men of color through direct financial assistance, community wellness initiatives and its story telling platform, Dem Bois Podcast. Follow and support @demboisinc on IG Episode notes: 0:08 - An honest discussion about Shana's set design 5:35 - Queer Urban Dictionary  7:41 - LGBTQ+ Identification Holds at 9% 9:31 - Kansas Voids Transgender IDs with New Law 14:17 - BAFTAs Fallout 24:35 - Unrivaled Predictions  31:52 - Am I A Bad Queer? 45:12 - Bad Queer Opinions  53:02 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    55 min
  4. 23 FEB

    Hope this helps | Episode 295

    This week, we break down the arrest of 25 protesters in D.C. opposing proposed federal rules that would restrict gender-affirming care for trans minors, and we pay tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and his lasting impact on civil rights. Plus, Unrivaled 1:1 results, what we’re watching, and an Am I a Bad Queer? on dating compatibility: a proudly poly listener considers whether choosing monogamy for the right person makes her a Bad Queer. Shoutouts: Kris: Nina Chanel Abney - the trailblazing artist released her highly anticipated debut monograph. The monograph contains more than 300 works, including large-scale paintings, sculptures, installations, and murals. Follow and support Nina on IG @ninachanel  Shana: Ash and Cort - Street style Jewelry company centered around gender neutral jewelry. Based in Houston it is Black and Queer Owned - Follow @ashandcort on IG Episode notes: 0:48 - Queer Urban Dictionary 2:35 - Category is: 25 people arrested protesting a proposed federal ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors 6:50 - Category is: RIP Reverend Jesse Jackson 11:49 - Category is: Unrivaled 1:1 recap 26:28 - Category is: What We're Watching 41:11 - Am I A Bad Queer? 49:42 - Bad Queer Opinions 52:59 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    55 min
  5. 9 FEB

    Be Like Billy Porter | Episode 294

    It’s all Category Is and Bad Queer Opinions this week. We break down the 2026 Grammy Awards — from Durand Bernarr dedicating his win to butch queens, to Kehlani and Bad Bunny using their moments to say fuck ICE, plus big nights for Lady Gaga, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, and more, including the In Memoriam tributes. Then we get into the latest Trump fuckery after a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama was posted — and later deleted — by the White House during Black History Month, and discuss the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort while covering an anti-ICE protest. Shoutouts: Kris: Don Lemon and Georgia Fort - Support Don and Georgia Fort on all of their platforms. Follow on IG @donlemonofficial  @bygeorgiafort which will have a list of everywhere you can follow them. Shana: Settle Down Series - Queer love expert. Matchmaker. Hot mess. Mason can fix any heart, except his own. A Toronto based comedy series about relationship expert and podcast host Mason, who discovers his husband, Jarod, feels lonely in their marriage, forcing him to balance his professional advice with his own relationship struggles. Watch on Prime and YouTubeTV - @settledown_series on IG ----- Bad Queers is nominated for the Queerties award for Best Podcast. We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609 Episode notes: 1:40 - Queer Urban Dictionary 4:28 - Category is: Grammy's 20:37 - Category is: The Latest in Trump Fuckery 25:09 - Category is: Georgia Fort + Don Lemon arrested 28:21 - Category is: Unrivaled 36:18 - Bad Queer Opinions 43:37 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    46 min
  6. 2 FEB

    January was Awful | Episode 293

    January gave us 31 straight days of heavy headlines, complicated feelings, and very little rest. This week, we unpack the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing, talk through Kanye West’s latest apology (and what’s conveniently happening next), and discuss Brittney Griner’s new documentary debuting at Sundance Film Festival. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? gets into choosing white queer spaces over straight Black ones, muting activist friends for your own sanity, and rejoining dating apps before a breakup is official. We wrap with Bad Queer Opinions and a community check-in on where we even go from here with TikTok. One of the only good things to come out of January -Bad Queers is nominated for Queerties award Best Podcast. We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609 Shoutouts: Kris: Marcus Books - located in Oakland, California, is the oldest Black-owned independent bookstore in the U.S., founded in 1960 by Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson. A cultural cornerstone centering Black stories, history, and community. Follow and support  IG: @marcus.books Shana: Minneapolis Mutual Aid Resource - Local organizations put together a giant list of different community support organizations. Food aid, rent relief and more linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid Episode notes: 0:41 - Queer Urban Dictionary 1:45 - Category is: Alex Pretti aftermath 16:27 - Category is: Kanye apologizes* 21:19 - Category is: The Brittney Griner Story at Sundance 25:23 - Am I A Bad Queer? 41:14 - Bad Queer Opinions 1:02:47 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    1 h 5 min
  7. 26 ENE

    Come Home P-Valley | Episode 292

    Y'all. Bad Queers was just nominated for a Queerties award for Best Podcast. Our first nomination! We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609 ----- This week we dive into Angel Reese joining The Hunting Wives, Karamo Brown has had enough of his toxic Queer Eye cast mates and Unrivaled updates. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? tackles dating while sober, avoiding politics in romance, and using queerness to finesse work. We wrap with Bad Queer Opinions, P-Valley love, and whether studs finally got their 2026 rebrand. Shoutouts: Kris: The L Table - The L Table is a space where lesbians/queer people can show up as their full selves—no code-switching, no pressure, just real connection through intimate dinners, virtual meetups, and fun events like Lesbians and Legos in NC, VA, SC, DC, ATL, and New Orleans.Follow on IG: @theltable_ Shana: Buff Boy Club - Celebrating radical dyke self love and confidence. They promote queer masculinity specifically from a POC perspective - Follow @buffboyclub   Episode notes: 0:41 - Queer Urban Dictionary 8:45 - Category is: The Queerties 13:50 - Category is: Angel Reese Joins Season 2 of The Hunting Wives 16:50 - Category is: ‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Opts Out of Morning Show Stops Citing “Mental and Emotional Abuse” 25:10 - Category is: Unrivaled 38:46 - Am I A Bad Queer? 52:23 - Bad Queer Opinions 58:44 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here Support the show PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast   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.  Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

    1 h 2 min

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This podcast is for people who feel like they came out of the closet and got placed in a box. It’s time to put the u-haul theory to bed, and connect over being Bad Queers.  Join Kris and Shana, fellow Bad Queers, to discuss breaking stereotypes, owning your identity and their unpopular queer opinions. Bad Queers will leave you both offended and inspired by the news, stories and advice about the very fluid, very real LGBTQ+ experience.

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