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

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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

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It’s one of those weeks. We’re all Category Is this episode, covering escalating ICE violence, Supreme Court arguments on trans sports bans, a Golden Globes recap, a tale of two gospel legends (Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin), Ezee’s fatphobic ragebait skit, and Matt Rogers needing to keep Jasmine Crockett’s name out his mouth. We wrap it all up with our Bad Queer Opinions.

Shoutouts:

Kris: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood - upcoming book by former BQ guest (E144), Rasheed Newson– bestselling author of My Government Means to Kill Me. A cinematic, razor-sharp novel following a backlot fixer’s daring investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor within the glamorous world of Hollywood. Preorder today, expected to be released this June. Follow Rasheed on IG @rasheed.newson.author

Shana: Shoutout to friends of the pod, Neicy and Noiry, for launching Queer Queens Social Club - A Toronto social club for Queer Women of Colour. With curated events to connect, make friends and be home by midnight. These are the same women who run Queer Queens Travel, bringing it to their home town. You can follow and check out their next event @queerqueenssocialclub

Episode notes:

1:18- Queer Urban Dictionary 
4:49 - Category is: ABCDEFUCKICE
16:59 - Category is: Supreme Court hearing on trans sports bans focuses on “biological advantages”
25:19 - Category is: Golden Globes Recap
40:15 - Category is: A Tale of Two Gospel Legends
49:48 - Category is: Too Defined
57:04 - Category is: No One's Laughing
1:04:23 Bad Queer Opinions
1:10:58 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with our first new episode of the year. We reflect on the five-year anniversary of the J6 insurrection, unpack a troubling California court ruling impacting LGBTQ+ students, and break down the latest Tyler Perry lawsuit. We also recap the action-packed opening of Unrivaled, take a quick detour into WNBA mess, and get into Am I A Bad Queer? with hooking up with a friend's fresh ex, dating apps at 40+, and messy friend loyalty. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on baddie privilege and Nicki Minaj.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Basin Street Beanery - Black queer owned coffee brand by Jalynn Nelson. Created in Louisiana, with love, the craft coffee company has products available online for purchase. Follow and support Jalynn @jalynnelson and @basinstreetbeanery

Shana: A South London Dyke Night for music heads. Black and POC prioritised - Founded by MoProbz and Rabz - Follow @wetldn

Episode Notes:
1:36 - Queer Urban Dictionary 
3:30 - Category is: Federal Judge Rules That Teachers Can Out LGBTQ+ Students to Parents
6:22 - 5th anniversary of J6 insurrection
10:39 - Category is: Tyler Perry accused of s3xual assault for the second time
19:52 - Category is: Unrivaled
31:39 - Am I a Bad Queer
45:00 - Bad Queer Opinions
49:45 - Shoutouts

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We close out our winter break run with nonstop laughs, joined by Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down Podcast. We get into their origin story, queer journeys, life as Black queer comedians in NYC, why Druski’s stud obsession is deeply weird, and—casually—solve racism along the way.

Shoutouts:

Kris: dom + bomb - Black-woman and queer-woman owned inclusive-size fashion brand with headquarters in Spokane, WA. They’re fighting fatphobia and the gender binary through fashion. Follow on IG: @domandbomb 

Shana: Sapphx Tribe - Creating space for lesbian love and lifestyle. They share hilarious content and sell sapphic apparel. Follow and support @sapphx_tribe 

Aury: Funky Reggae House Party - Put on events and parties in Brooklyn. They throw Queeribean Parties and sadly they are closing and leaving Brooklyn and putting on their last event. Continue to support them on IG- @funkyreggaehouseparty @visuallocs

Sheria:  Mrs & Mrs - Run by Black lesbian couple. Post about Black queer love, host retreats and they are awesome. Follow @mrsandmrs_

Follow and support Aury and Sheria

• The Strap Down IG: @thestrapdown
• Youtube: @thestrapdown
• Aury IG: @itsjustaury
• Sheria IG: @sheriamattiscomedy

Episode Notes:

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:00 - Guest Intro
6:49 - Origin Story
18:50 - Queer NYC Comedy Scene
32:34 - NYC Dating Scene
56:47 - Druski's Creepy Stud Skits
1:10:17 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:37:22 - Shoutouts 

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We’re back with Anna DeShawn to break down the back half of the year — from the WNBA championship and CBA negotiations to Snoop’s Lightyear comments, renewed attacks on trans athletes, and a much better Election Day than last year. We close out with our year-end Bad Queer opinions, shoutouts, and podcast wins as we wrap 2025.

And if you're reading this, we're a Christian podcast.

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E3 Radio Youtube: @E3Radio
IG: @annadeshawn

Episode notes:

1:06 - Recap episode explained

1:56 - July
6:55 - August
14:50 - September
29:53 - October 
36:39 - November
46:09 - December
55:08 - Bad Queer Opinion
1:10:50 - Shoutouts

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For our third in a row, we're joined by our dear friend and E3 Radio founder, Anna DeShawn, to recap the year. For part 1, we share our top stories from January through June and end the episode with our favorite social trends and queerest moments of the year. 

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E3 Radio Youtube: @E3Radio
IG: @annadeshawn

Episode notes:

1:02 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:55 - Guest intro
5:35 - Recap episode explained
6:42 - January
10:32 - February
16:08 - March
22:01 - April 
32:12 - May
44:23 - June
50:33 - Favorite social trends
57:12 - Queerest moments of 2025

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Can a documentary tell the truth when the person behind it hasn’t told theirs? This week, we unpack the Netflix Diddy doc and dive into politics, sports, and queer culture — from Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run to A’ja Wilson’s historic season, a new celebrity romance, and the fight over Pride at the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? and some side-eye at online queer singles callout threads.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Native Son 101 List – Class of 2025. The Native Son 101 List is an annual feature by the Native Son platform spotlighting 101 influential Black, gay, and queer men (and nonbinary folks) who made significant cultural, professional, or community impacts. Follow @nativesonnow on IG

Shana: Bi History – Celebrating and preserving bisexual+ history. They recently launched the BI+ Archive Atlas, a digital guide featuring 60+ links to zines, newsletters, oral histories, activist materials, and more. Follow @bihistory on IG

Episode Notes:
1:01 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

2:22 - Category is: Why Jasmine Crockett running for senate is great for the LGBTQ+ community

7:41 - Category is: Sports!

17:12 - Category is: Diddy Doc

46:00 - Am I A Bad Queer?

53:47 - Bad Queer Opinions

1:01:38 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with an all-new episode, catching up on the week’s news — from the heartbreaking loss of Girlalala, to Porsha Williams soft-launching her new romance, to the latest in WNBA contract drama and the SCORE Act mess. We get into the serious, the petty, and the queer of it all — and of course, a new round of Am I A Bad Queer?

Shoutouts:

Kris: Style is Freedom — A Tomboi lifestyle brand from designer Toni Branson, with snapbacks, beanies, sweatshirts, tees, wallets, slides and more. Follow on IG @styleisfreedom

Shana: Queeriosity — The Boston-based queer traveling dating show where you compete for the “leading lady’s” heart. Hosted by Dill Yoncé @dillyonce. Follow on IG @queeriosity_dating

Episode Notes:

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

5:11 - Category is: RIP to Girlalala 

9:34 - Category is: Porsha Williams Introduces New Romance with Girlfriend Patrice 'Sway' McKinney

17:16 - Category is: WNBA CBA Updates & The Score Act 

37:19 - Am I A Bad Queer?

56:22 - Bad Queer Opinions

1:02:48 - Shoutouts

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Mal Wright has been on our wishlist for a minute, and shooting our shot finally paid off. We get into her background, her time in ATL, how she earned her nickname, all things The Ultimatum: Queer Love, and what life was looking like post-show — including who was in her DMs and who she still keeps up with. We also talk the future of queer representation, her For Them/Autostraddle era, relationships, and being intentional with visibility. 

Shoutouts:

Kris: Crissle’s Couch - Podcast and Black queer legend Crissle West’s new podcast has launched. Each week Crissle brings sharp truth along with her own lived experience and insight to listener letters, solo reflections, and candid conversations — equal parts culture, critique, and care. @crisslescouch 

Shana: There’s always next year - Story about love, queer joy and community. This is a young Adult book - two teens that have 24 hours to fix their love lives. This was co-written by Bad Queers Fam George M. Johnson and Leah Johnson. Book will be out Dec 2nd. @iamgmjohnson @byleahjohnson

Mal: Crissle’s Couch, I second that. 

Brandon Kyle Goodman @brandonkylegoodman and their play Heaux Church. @heauxchurch 

Gladys Bookshop @gladysbooksbk 

Autostraddle and For Them @autostraddle @forthem  

Jet Toomer’s Substack called Tiny Violences  IG: @izdabes

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:19 - Guest Intro
4:12 - Guest Interview with Mal 
1:14:06 - Bad Queer Opinion 
1:34:39 - Shoutouts 

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We’re happy to be joined by Jonathan Higgins and Jordan “JoHo” Daniels of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme. We talk origin story, the love + lessons in their friendship, the success of their show, Jonathan’s book Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself, a surprise Loretta Devine stud reveal, their Bad Queer Opinions, and the nastiness online they brush off.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Moodeaux - Founded by Brianna Arps, Moodeaux is a Black, woman, and queer-owned fragrance brand redefining perfumery with clean, unisex scents and its “Flaunt How You Feel” ethos. Follow on IG @moodeauxofficial

Shana:  Queer Nightlife Community Center (QNCC pronounced Kink) run for and by queer nightlife workers to empower queer, trans and low-income communities through access, support and celebration. During the day the space will provide healthcare services and work-based training before transitioning to music programming in the evening. Follow @qncc.bk on IG 

Jordan: Edwin Sotos and Luis Cornejo - for what they're doing with Apaga El Odio, which is helping lead the work to hold Univision and Telemundo accountable for showing ICE propaganda during their shows. Follow on IG: @edwinsotos and @luis_thee_lmft

Sondra Morris -  of my friends who runs Tagg Magazine for queer women. They are currently in a rebrand so check out their stories and advertise with them. Follow on IG: @sondrawritesstuff @taggmagazine

Nathan Serrato - Queer coaching and relationships under Queer Conscious. Follow on IG: @queerconscious

Jon:  Ericka Hart - Love their content, how they hold everyone accountable and the way she continues to uplift accountability and her family is adorable Follow on IG: @ihartericka

Pennywise- I believe they are queer and doing her thing in IT: Welcome To Derry and reminds the girls what they can do when you put your mind to it 

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:04 - Guest Intro: Jon & JoHo

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This week, the Supreme Court tells Kim Davis to get a life, the 2026 Grammy noms are in, and studs are making moves — 2K style.

Shoutouts:

Kris: DeAndré Upshaw - Content creator and producer. His Y2K and pop culture content is some of the best online. “Follow if you miss flip phones and TRL”.  You can support him on IG @deandretheegiant

Shana: WAGS of Women’s Sports - Celebrating the wives, girlfriends and couples of women’s sports. They said “Think ‘The L Word’ meets ESPN”. Follow and heart eyes @wagsofwomenssports on IG

Episode Notes:
1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary 

3:16 - Category is: Supreme Court same sex marriage

6:25 - Gov Shutdown Update

14:25 - Category is: 2026 Grammy Nominations 

28:16 - Category is: Sports

41:39 - am I a bad queer?

49:30 - Bad Queer Opinions

56:00 - Shoutouts

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