This week, we're joined by therapist, educator, and Ace in Grace founder Ashabi for a conversation about asexuality, Black ace identity, and belonging in queer spaces. We explore their journey creating the new asexuality pride flag, the conversation and controversy that followed, what people still get wrong about the ace spectrum, and how they're expanding our understanding of intimacy and community.

Follow Ashabi on IG: @ _aceingrace_
Substack: @aceingrace

Shoutouts:

Kris: Cue the Record: High-fidelity listening sessions & experiences

preserving music history & culture based in NY (for now). Follow on IG @cuetherecord 

Shana: Queer Motherland: a non profit dedicated to advocacy, education and community for the Queer Africans across the diaspora. They are teaching Queer African History and creating Queer African Communities - Follow on IG @queermotherland 

Ashabi: Black Ace Culture - They do a lot of work advocating for the new Ace pride flag and what Asexuality looks like for the Black experience across the globe.

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This week, we're joined by actor, author, and creator Charmeé Taylor of @bi_astrology and The Good Bi Podcast. We talk about coming out later in life, building bisexual community online, femme-for-femme relationships, bisexual representation in media, and the history behind some of the biggest misconceptions about bisexuality. Plus, we get into dating in LA, BiCons, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Follow Charmeé on social:

IG: @bi_astrology

IG: @thegoodbipodcast

Tiktok: Charmeeifyoudare

Shoutouts:

Kris: The Chi - Season 8, the final season. Congratulations to Lena Waithe, the cast and crew of the longest running Black drama series on premium cable. Follow on IG @shothechi

Shana: Queerpalooza Pride Festival - From the creators of Raw Honey NYC they are taking over NYC & LA in June for a Black & Brown queer festival that’s loud, intentional and unapologetically queer - Follow @queerpalooza 

Charmeé: LA Bi Taskforce: Incredible work in culture, wellness and in the LA area. They have a bunch of events coming up - especially for Pride and Bi Visibility week. Mark your calendars @labitaskforce

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This week, we're joined by our first-ever three-time guest, the incomparable Imara Jones. We unpack the escalating attacks on trans rights, what Democrats and progressives are getting wrong, the policies flying under the radar, and where real hope still exists.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Syd - Third album is on the way after a four year break. Beard arrives on July 17 and features Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, and Jordan Ward. The Internet co-founder also tapped Florida duo Blu June for a lead single, “Callin. Follow on IG @syd

Shana: Refuge Restrooms - a trans-led web application that seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming individuals. Users can search for restrooms by proximity to a search location, add new restroom listings, as well as comment and rate existing listings. Follow on IG @refugerestrooms 

Imara: Gladys Bookstore - Specifically the community that has rallied around the bookstore after needing to raise $50k to deal with flooding issues from poor infrastructure. @gladysbooksbk

Qween Jean -  Activist and two time Tony winning costume designer for Jellicle Ball @qween_jean

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In our latest TV recap special bonus (speshbon?) episode, we share our thoughts and reactions to season 5 of Couples Therapy. Head over to the Bad Queers Podcast Patreon to watch the full video episode.

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This week, there's a verdict in the killing of O'Shae Sibley, a new analysis questions how The New York Times has covered trans rights, and we're celebrating Black queer excellence from the Native Son Awards to our latest WNBA check-in.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we're talking surviving the honeymoon phase without abandoning your friends, navigating income differences in a relationship, and what acceptance really looks like when your family refuses to acknowledge your partner. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on bandwagoning in women's sports and whether the price of Pride is getting too high.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Xula Herbs is LGBTQ, Latina and Black-owned hemp brand. Born out of Mexico City, their mission is to utilize the ancestral knowledge of plant-based healing practices and combine it with modern CBD science to uplift “all bodies left out of our society’s gaze”. Follow on IG: @xulaherbs

Shana: The book “A Little Kissing Between Friends” by Chencia C. Higgins. A contemporary, friends-to-lovers sapphic romance about a music producer, Cyn, and her best friend, Jucee, a dancer, who realize their close bond might be more than platonic, risking their friendship for a chance at love. Follow and support Chencia @chenciachiggins on IG

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:41- Category is: O’Shae Sibley’s killer is convicted
8:17 - Category is: The New York Times Helped Turn Trans Rights Into Political Controversy, Analysis Finds
17:15 - Category is: Native Son Awards Marks 10 Years of Black Queer Excellence
19:44 - Category is: WNBA updates
39:08 - Am I A Bad Queer?
59:22 - Bad Queer Opinions 
1:14:57 - Shoutouts

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This week, the trashy Freedom 250 event gives new life to an old Michelle Obama conspiracy theory, a Sister Act actress confirms what queer women have known for decades, the SF Giants find themselves in hot water after Pride Night, and Jay-Z's Target partnership. 

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking introducing your non-Black partner to your family and what happens when you’re unsure about having kids but your girlfriend isn’t. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on a viral video that innovates in ignorance and why young Black queers should stay connected to community.

Kris: Something Different DC -  Unique Events, Unique Vibes, Real Connection. Their Unpopular Opinion event caught my eye, cool to see folks create their own powerpoints and argue their different opinions in front of a crowd. They also have game nights, bingo, watch parties and more. 

Follow on IG @somethingdifferentdc 

Shana: GGG.NYC - Based in NYC - Gay, Gayer, Gayest throws parties for Black Sapphics. Known as your favorite collectives, favorite collective. They recently collaborated with @nsfw.sessions for NYC’s first Black, queer office siren rave. Follow and attend @ggg.nyc on IG 

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
8:56- Category is: UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts “Michelle Obama is a Man!” After White House Match
18:56 - Category is: Sister Act’s Wendy Makkena Reveals she played Sister Mary Robert as secretly attracted to Dolores
24:42 - Category is: SF Giants players draw backlash after writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps
32:02 - Category is: Jay-Z’s Target partnership sparks fresh debate over Black consumer boycotts
40:32 - Am I A Bad Queer?
1:01:36 - Bad Queer Opinions 
1:13:02 - Shoutouts

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The early aughts tangents were stronger than us this week. This week features a proposed federal rule with sweeping implications for transgender people and other protected communities, New York City Hall’s first-ever Pride Ball celebrating ballroom culture, and highlights from this year’s Tony Awards.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking dating outside your age range, when sleeping with your best friend gets complicated, and whether wanting another serious relationship after a long-term breakup is really moving too fast. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on arguing with bots and where to spend your Pride dollars.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Beverly Mahone - aka Auntie Bev Vocabulary Builder, is veteran journalist and educator famous for her viral vocabulary-building videos on ⁠TikTok and ⁠Instagram. Follow on IG @beverlymahone 

Shana: Trans Mentor Projects - US - Nationwide mentoring community designed to fuel trans and nonbinary belonging, resilience and well-being. The project matches transgender, nonbinary, intersex, gender non-conforming or are questioning youth with mentors for weekly 1:1 virtual meetups. You can follow and get involved @transmentorproject on IG

Episode notes:

1:08 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:40 - Category is: “Fascism” New Federal Rule Would Require Federal Funding Recipients to Deny Trans People Exist
10:48 - Category is: Ballroom Culture Shines at New York City Hall Pride Celebration
16:30 - Category is: The Tony Awards
28:24 - Am I A Bad Queer?
43:44 - Bad Queer Opinions 
48:30 - Shoutouts

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This week, Category Is is packed: a major court ruling on transgender troops, new polling shows declining support for same-sex marriage, Karamo Brown breaks his silence on the Queer Eye drama, and Cara Delevingne shares how she realized she’s a lesbian.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking dating someone with a homophobic past and whether there’s such a thing as a “straight” definition of lesbian sex. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on masc-to-femme content creators and straight men’s obsession with proving they’re not gay.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Us! Bad Queers Podcast - help us continue creating independent Black queer media, you can join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month, send a one-time gift via PayPal at badqueers or Venmo at @badqueerspod, or pick up some merch at badqueers.com/shop. We're grateful for every single way you show up for us. 

Shana: The Actual Lounge - An exclusive Black Queer Listening Lounge. Hosted every 3rd Thursday in LA - You can follow and join the event @actuallounge on IG 

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:30 - Category is: Transgender troops can remain in US military, but enlistment can be blocked, court rules
7:06 - Category is: New US poll shows downtick in support for same-sex marriage and trans people
10:55 - Category is: Karamo Brown Breaks His Silence on Queer Eye’s 'Toxic' Drama and What Really 'Broke' the Fab Five
16:35 - Category is: Cara Delevingne Says Sleeping With Her 'Straight' Friends Helped Her Realize She's A Lesbian
20:25 - Am I A Bad Queer?
30:34 - Bad Queer Opinions 
40:48 - Shoutouts

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Happy Pride y’all!

This week, Pornhub launches a sapphic site for queer women and nonbinary viewers, Queen Latifah and Colman Domingo share their coming out stories, and we get into the latest WNBA updates.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking lying about your body count, whether you’ve made your therapist hate your partner, and being jealous that all your friends are in relationships for the summer. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Queen Latifah’s “come out without coming out” blueprint and Young M.A’s comments about only dating (DL) straight women.

Shoutouts:

Kris: PrideBrary: Video library with pride created by Jess, an Emmy-nominated producer with a degree in Media Studies, exploring LGBTQ+, race, and gender representation in media and pop culture. Subscriber on Youtube @PrideBrary

Shana: National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network: Connecting QTPOC Folks to therapists and healing justice resources. Follow on IG @nqttcn

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:02- Category is: Pornhub Sapphic? Pornhub launches new site for queer women
9:05 - Category is: Queen Latifah + Colman Domingo talk coming out
14:27- Category is: WNBA updates
28:17- Am I A Bad Queer?
39:10 - Bad Queer Opinions 
47:30 - Shoutouts

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This week, South Carolina signs an anti-trans bathroom law that could isolate students in porta-potties, a Wisconsin school board bans a Black gay composer’s Marsha P. Johnson tribute, and Kehlani announces a world tour just as we get news of a women’s basketball rom-com.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking being bad at flirting with women, whether longer hair changes how people read your masc identity, and figuring out the difference between genuine attraction and what you were taught to want. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on straight celebs hosting Pride parties and how we’re choosing to show up this Pride season.

*** For our video watchers, you da visuals this week due to technical difficulties. No video for the main pod but check our our pre-show video for this week on our Patreon here.

Shoutouts:

Kris: The Comic Shop - Under the regular threat of eviction and the looming competition of a big box store, a quirky group of friends strive to keep their comic shop afloat by any ridiculous means necessary. Created by Black Queer Showrunner, Cheyenne Ewulu, you can watch on YT @AwkwardVirgoTV and Follow on IG @thecomicshopseries 

Shana: Shoutout to our Bad Queers Fam - Hope Giselle on her new documentary ‘Not Your Average Girl’. The documentary was shot over 5 years and follows her meteoric rise as an LGBTQ advocate, influencer and sought-after speaker from humble beginnings in Miami Fl. Follow and support @hopegiselle

Episode notes:

0:20 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:39- Category is: South Carolina Signs Anti-Trans Bathroom Law Allowing Schools to Isolate Students in Porta-Potties
10:15 - Category is: Black Gay Composer Leads Students in Performance After School Board Bans His Marsha P. Johnson Tribute
15:58- Category is: What are we watching? / Bonus Kehlani is going on tour and we are getting a Basketball Rom Com
42:32- Am I A Bad Queer?
1:02:11 - Bad Queer Discussion 
1:06:21 - Shoutouts

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This week, the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art opens the first and largest exhibition of LGBTQ+ African art, Isaiah Rashad opens up about accepting his bisexuality, and WNBA opening weekend reactions and overreactions. 

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking staying close with your toxic ex’s family, catfishing your friend’s new partner to test their loyalty, and whether it’s ever okay to date your friend’s ex. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on the bisexual discourse that has been having a very busy week. 

Shoutouts:

Kris: Isaiah Rashad - released his third studio album It’s Been Awful. Great, honest album- worth the listen. Follow on IG: @isaiahrashad

Shana: The book Ill Erotics - Black Jamaican Women and Self-Making in Times of HIV/Aids - Jallicia Jolly - states that this books is rooted in years of listening, learning and witnessing Black Jamaican women’s intimate, political and collective labor in the face of illness, reproductive violence and inequality. A story of communal care, resistance and possibilities of living and loving otherwise, of justice and joy, even in the most constrained conditions. - Follow on IG @iamjallicia 

Episode notes:

0:17 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
5:31- Category is: The Smithsonian National Museum of African Art Opens First & Largest Exhibition of LGBTQ+ African Art
10:19 - Category is: Isaiah Rashad opens up about accepting his bisexuality: ‘There’s no manual’
15:47- Category is: WNBA Opening Weekend
38:51 - Am I A Bad Queer?
59:05 - Bad Queer Discussion 
1:13:32 - Shoutouts

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