This week on Bad Queers, we break down Tennessee’s anti-trans healthcare bill, celebrate some very queer Hall of Fame wins, and get into the biggest WNBA Draft moments. Plus, we answer your Am I a Bad Queer? questions on staying for the rent, needy friend dynamics, and catching feelings for a bi-curious friend, and we have a few words for Caitlyn Jenner.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Natalie J. Harris - Director, BQ alum - check out ep 113. Natalie’s short film Pure is officially being developed into her debut feature film, Pure. The feature expands the HBO Max-acquired short into a queer coming-of-age story set in Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland, with Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes attached to star. Congrats to Natalie and you can follow and support her @nataliejasmineharris on IG

Shana: R&B Singer/Songwriter Remi - Arkansas born, whose music explores love, loss, healing and self-discovery with an emotional honesty listeners not only hear, but feel. New single Let’s Talk was released last week. Follow and support @itsremi on IG

Episode notes:

0:18 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
7:04 - Category is: Tennessee Houses Passes Bill Requiring Public Reporting of Trans Data, Sparking Outrage
12:57 - Category is: Queer Hall of Famers
16:00 - Category is: WNBA Draft
44:42 - Am I A Bad Queer?
58:49 - Bad Queer Opinions 
1:03:55 - Shoutouts

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It’s our 300th episode, and we’re celebrating with the iconic Crissle West as we talk podcasting, therapy, dating, her favorite Beyoncé album and songs, and one very necessary Bad Queer Opinion on the overuse of “partner.”

Shoutouts:

Kris: Trans Masc Studies: is a research project by Ellis Jackson Kroese that looks into the history of trans masculine and trans masculine-adjacent identities and presentations across history. Follow and support them @transmascstudies

Shana: The Here Project: Pride and Belonging in African Art - Nearly 60 works by LGBTQ+ artists from across Africa and the Diaspora, the largest exhibition of its kind, is currently at the Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C. If you can’t visit in person, check out the book The Here Project which has the entire project in a book for you to have at home.

Crissle: BlaqueOut.Com - They have a magazine and talk about everyday issues for Black Queer folks. They blog and cover issues pertaining to our community

Episode notes:

2:24 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:34 - Guest Intro
7:22 - Origin Story
11:43 - Dating in NYC
18:04 - When The Read took off
22:58- Crissle's Couch
47:11 - Fav Beyoncé album and song
48:38 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:04:16 - Shoutouts 

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We're nominated for a Webby award for Best Indie Podcast! We’d love your vote and support 🖤

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This week, we break down the IOC’s transphobic new testing policy, the Supreme Court ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, and more MNBA mess. Plus, the WNBA’s newest romance, our NCAA tourney picks, your dating dilemmas, and a Bad Queer Opinion on Black celebs coming out the MAGA closet.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Saphlicks Film Collective - Saphlicks is a dynamic sapphic film collective based in New York City, designed to foster a supportive and creative community for queer filmmakers. Through its bi-monthly events, Saphlicks is building a network of like-minded creators, professionals, and enthusiasts who are passionate about film, diversity, and queer culture. Follow and support on IG @saphlicks

Shana: Amiellevia: The Global Lesbian and Queer Women’s App where you can find events, communities, friends and dating all in one place. Black, Queer, Women owned app - follow @amiellevia on IG

Episode notes:

0:18 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
4:14 - Category is: International Olympic Committee - Female Athletes must undergo sex test in order to compete in women’s categories
7:40 - Category is: Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision
11:12- Category is: MNBA mess
17:48 - Category is: Love & Basketball
41:12 - Am I A Bad Queer?
51:10 - Bad Queer Opinions 
1:05:58 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with a Love Is Blind Season 10 bonus episode, breaking things down couple by couple, revisiting the reunion, and sharing our final grades on the season.

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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

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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: @thebaddiegalore
• TikTok: @thebaddiegalore
• The Queer Agenda IG: @wearethequeeragenda

Episode 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 

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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

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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

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We linked with our play cousins, Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down podcast, to review Hedda (2025) for this bonus episode. Get into this in-depth and (un)serious review of remade classic starring bicon, Tessa Thompson, and directed by Nia DaCosta. We discuss how this version holds up to the original play, the characters, scene association, and our rating for the movie.

As you might expect, our episode is full of spoilers. We highly recommend you watch the movie before enjoying this episode.

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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

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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

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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

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