Bad Queers

Oct 19, 2026 · 46m

This week on Bad Queers, we’re talking about the money behind anti-trans WNBA discourse, J.K. Rowling’s upcoming BBC documentary, and the WNBA Finals showdown between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries. In Am I A Bad Queer, we’re debating queer matchmaking, supporting your friends’ businesses, and dating a friend’s former crush. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on AI flyers and whether it’s time to retire “clock it” and “ate that.”Shoutouts:Kris: Dr. David Johns - friend of the show and two-time guest has a new book coming out this month, The Black Papers: A Policy Agenda for Black Liberation in the 21st Century.Presenting the most comprehensive Black policy agenda produced in a generation, offering concrete, actionable recommendations across every dimension of Black life in America, this book features contributions from over 100 leading scholars, policymakers, and community organizers to transform research into policy action.Also Congratulations to David on his recent wedding, sending love to the newlyweds. Follow @drdavidjohns on IGShana: The Mahogany Pages - Black and Brown Queer Events near you, curated with locals who know the scene. Run by the polycule Soft Queer Wealth, they currently have events listed in DC, Baltimore, ATL and NYC - Follow @themahoganypages Episode Notes:1:09 - Queer Urban Dictionary2:45 - Category Is: The WNBA’s Anti-Trans Discourse Is Making People Money7:14 - Category Is: Just Karen Rowling will be the subject of new BBC documentary about her transphobic vitriol 13:02 - Category Is: WNBA Finals Are Set20:38 - Am I A Bad Queer?35:12 - Bad Queer Opinions44:09 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Oct 12, 2026 · 53m

Finally, a week of reckless speculation! We’re getting into Candace Owens denying lesbian rumors, Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris secretly getting married, and the latest WNBA playoff updates. In Am I A Bad Queer, we’re talking dating someone who’s always in crisis, setting boundaries with family, and refusing to forgive your friend’s toxic ex. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on "integrated" queerness in A Different World and why the internet is weird about people’s relationships.Shoutouts:Kris: Lil Nas X is back with a new single and beautifully shot video for “World’s Greatest”.  Follow and support on IG @lilnasxShana: Sincerely Fearless - Curated collection of novelty and interactive jewelry that is fun, functional and fashionable. Sincerely Fearless exists for the unconventional, the expressive and the ones who don’t shrink themselves to fit in. Follow and support @sincerelyfearless on IGEpisode Notes:1:08 - Queer Urban Dictionary5:14 - Category Is: Candace Owens denies she’s a lesbian12:12 - Category Is: Sophia Bush Reveals She and Ashlyn Harris Secretly Married19:11 - Category Is: WNBA Playoff Updates35:21 - Am I A Bad Queer?47:11 - Bad Queer Opinions51:30 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Oct 5, 2026 · 58m

This week we’re getting into the Last Ditch lesbian bar controversy, including the mask mandate drama, accessibility, and community fallout. We’re also talking about the Trump administration rolling back federal Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students and the WNBA playoffs.In Am I A Bad Queer, we’re asking if you can date a Republican, whether you owe your ex a friendship, and what to do with those digital breakup memories. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on KWN pulling a Daniel Caesar and why you should talk to your friends about your relationship arguments.Shoutouts:Kris: LA queens defeated SF Firebells 2-0 to win the first WPBL championship. Follow on IG @wpbl_queens Shana: The Sapphic House: The one and only private community for queer women in paris. They center around ambitious 25+ queer women and host curated events with a carefully selected guest list. With women you actually want to meet and events you can’t wait to go to. Follow on IG @thesapphichouse Episode Notes:1:08 - Queer Urban Dictionary7:23 - Category Is: Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Drama 20:22 - Category Is: Trump Administration Rolls Back Federal Protections for LGBTQ+ Students25:50 - Category Is: WNBA Playoffs are underway35:06 - Am I A Bad Queer?48:33 - Bad Queer Opinions55:45 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 27m

This week, we’re joined by comedian, actor, and writer Punkie Johnson! We’re getting into her gay upbringing in New Orleans, moving to LA to chase her comedy dreams, her time on SNL, and what she’s building next, including her upcoming comedy special and first movie. Plus, Punkie gets real about her “baby daddy mama” drama while co-parenting dogs, dating, being all the way out, and what it means to build a life her younger self wouldn’t believe.Shoutouts:Kris: ELR News w/ Kevin Ortega-Rojas - a progressive news show breaking down the biggest news stories impacting our communities weekly on YouTube Fridays. Subscribe to the show on Youtube @TheEbroLauraRosenbergShow and follow Kevin on IG @hereswhykevinShana: Co-WRQ - a safe space for lesbian and queer creative professionals seeking connection, opportunity and visibility. With a community first approach, they aim to curate a third space for people who look, think and create like us. Their aim is to create opportunities for underserved communities to build connection and thrive in professional spaces. Follow on IG @co.wrq Punkie: Queen Latifah - I really want to work with her, I love the way she keeps to herself, the way she handles her business. She's a phenomenal, her strong sense of Blackness, her beautiful spirit. I’m speaking into existence working with her @queenlatifahFollow Punkie on IG @punkiejohnson____________EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://bbvibes.com/badqueers#bbpartner____________Episode Notes:1:06 - Queer Urban Dictionary3:10 - Guest Intro4:26 - Origin Story20:17 - Doggy Baby Daddy Life31:54 - What Punkie Looks For In A Partner39:30 - WNBA All-Star Weekend45:13 - Comedy Influences + SNL & Writing Room Experiences1:02:17 - Upcoming Projects 1:07:42 - Bad Queer Opinions1:22:33 - Shoutouts Share your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Sep 21, 2026 · 46m

This week, we’re talking about a MAGA investor joining, then quickly resigning from, the EqualPride board, Team USA’s FIBA World Cup win, and the crackdown on LGBTQ+ organizations in Turkey. Plus, the controversy over Jasmine Crockett honoring Chris Brown, your questions in Am I A Bad Queer?, and Bad Queer Opinions on vests and sex ed.EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://bbvibes.com/badqueers#bbpartnerShoutouts:Kris: SK Stokes Kennedy, founder of Stokes Kennedy Design and co-founder of the creative production company Hella Good Company, has been cast in A Very Haunted Renovation, a new HGTV competition series premiering Tuesday, September 15 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, with new episodes streaming the following day on HBO Max. Follow on IG @esskayyyShana: Sapphic Con - a multi-day conference and festival for sapphic creatives, founders and movement builders. Designed to help attendees share ideas, celebrate culture and build community. Follow and support @sapphiccon on IGEpisode Notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary6:34 - Category is: MAGA Investor Resigns From EqualPride Board10:12 - Category is: USA takes gold in FIBA World Cup17:50 - Category is: What is happening in Turkey? 21:33 - Category is: Rep. Jasmine Crockett honors Chris Brown and Usher. Unpromoted 27:52 - Am I A Bad Queer?37:59 - Bad Queer Opinions42:35 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Sep 14, 2026 · 51m

This week, we're saying goodbye to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, getting into the latest FIBA World Cup updates, and asking: did Black Panther star Letitia Wright get married to a woman? Then it's time for Am I A Bad Queer?, where we tackle white queer bars, WNBA drama, and setting boundaries around a flirty girlfriend. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Atlanta Pride.EVERYONE who signs up to our giveaway wins a FREE spicy toy or gift card for toys! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/badqueers-pod#bbpartnerShoutouts:Kris: Outclose - A place to belong shouldn't be left to chance. Your table is intentionally matched for real connection. Follow on IG @outclose.lgbtShana: To be Discussed:  a Black lesbian book social that’s a third space with no cost to enter. They partner with Black owned businesses to host intentionally designed events with curated questions, games and unique twists for each venue. Follow and join @to.b.discussedShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Sep 7, 2026 · 52m

This week, we're talking about the tragic Tucson gay bar shooting, Trump's latest anti-trans comments, and how the late, great Dolly Parton helped inspire a Texas judge to strike down the state's drag ban. Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? tackles bad texters, cheating friends, and whether your girlfriend can come on the girls' trip.Shoutouts:Kris: The Disappearers - new novel by Marlon James. The story is set in 1988, eight men in Kingston, Jamaica, begin rehearsals for a play. Though strangers to one another, they share an inescapable truth: All of them are gay. And they live in a world that refuses to accept them.One night the men are savagely beaten and one of them is killed. As their bodies heal, the survivors begin to face the hatred and contempt that the violence laid bare. Some try to ignore what happened. Others double down on retribution. Some disappear completely. In this spellbinding novel, Marlon James has written a propulsive crime story that is also a deeply human account of connection and acceptance. The Disappearers is available everywhere you buy booksShana: Saphlicks - A film community uplifting sapphic and trans stories. They not only host watch parties, but mixers, screenings, performances and more. Check them out at @saphlicks on IGEpisode Notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary5:01 - Category is: Shooting at Gay Bar in Tucson8:15 - Category is: Dumb Trump Stuffs14:55 - Category is: Dolly Parton just inspired a judge to rule against Texas’ drag ban18:47 - Am I A Bad Queer?37:05 - Bad Queer Opinions47:45- ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 1m

We lost a good one this week. We’re remembering the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a country legend and longtime Black and LGBTQ+ ally. Then we get into Enes Kanter’s latest WNBA antics as he earns the title of Stunt Queen, celebrate Amber Ruffin and Kelsi’s double engagement, and tackle your relationship questions in Am I A Bad Queer? Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Married at First Sight and whether the “baby gay” is still a thing.Shoutouts:Kris: Fruit: The Cost of Legacy - From executive producers Issa Rae, Mike Guayo and Raedio comes a full-cast drama about the weight of a name you didn’t choose to carry. Marc St. James has it all—until he doesn’t.Star running back for the University of Los Angeles, son of an Olympic sprinter and an NFL Hall of Famer, Marc is the golden boy of college football’s brightest dynasty. Then a leaked audio recording makes waves across the internet, and Marc’s discreet relationship with his boyfriend, Trae, is suddenly front-and-center. The boy who once had it all begins to lose everything. Follow @b.l.a.c.k.b.o.y.w.r.i.t.e.s and @hooraemediaShana: Mouth of Rain: Based in Philly, Mouth of Rain is a Black Lesbian collective centered on giving breath and life to the experiences of everyday Black Lesbians in Philadelphia. They’ve got listening rooms, WNBA watch parties, gatherings and more. Follow @mouthofrain on IGEpisode Notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary3:34 - Category is: RIP Dolly Parton12:20 - Category is: Men are the problem with Women’s Sports27:02 - Category is: Amber Ruffin is Engayged29:40 - Am I A Bad Queer?50:08 - Bad Queer Opinions57:46- ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.  

Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 5m

This week, we're talking about the untimely death of Hayden Panettiere, the arrest of My Sister’s Room co-owner Jen-Chase Daniels, and a police officer accused of using surveillance technology to stalk her ex. Plus, we circle back to a listener’s transition journey in Am I A Bad Queer?, tackle your relationship dilemmas, and get into our latest Bad Queer Opinions: being too lazy to be nonbinary and why queer people need to stop being so sensitive about competition.Shoutouts:Kris: The Rhythm of Raine at Dawn: A Black Sapphic Romance - by Aricka Alexander. It follows dancer Raine Williams, whose viral choreography video for R&B star Dawn Anderson leads to an unexpected professional collaboration and romance. Follow them on IG @tayandfriendsuniverseShana: Sapphic Ja - A grassroots organization dedicated to creating spaces and opportunities for women, nonbinary and trans folks of color. They also collaborate on lots of events. Check them out at @sapphicja on IGEpisode notes:1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary3:32 - Category is: Hayden Panettiere untimely passing at 369:15 - Category is: My Sister’s Room co-owner arrested after noise complaint13:05 - Category is: Flocking your ex19:48 - 2027 WNBA All-Star location announced23:19 - Am I A Bad Queer?46:04 - Bad Queer Opinions1:00:41 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcastSubscribe to our Youtubehttps://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.