Stay ConnectedThis 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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The L Word: Generation Q Finale was...underwhelming. Kris asks Shana about her #BlackDinah experience and of course, women's sports can't have nice things. Was coming out of the closet made by the breeders? And women need to support women.
Shoutouts:
Shana: On October 11, Revry TV had their Queer X Awards that highlighted actors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, and LGBTQ+ movers and shakers for the work they’ve done. Follow @revrytv
Kris: Colman Domingo - who will play queer Civil Rights legend Bayard Rustin in an upcoming biopic. Follow: @kingofbingo
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
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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.
Dave Chappelle cannot leave the queers alone. We give the full recap of "The Closer" comedy special on Netflix, and the second to last episode of The L Word: Generation Q. Also, WTF is happening in the NWSL and WNBA? And you know you don't have to be Black to watch Black shows, right? Last but not least, it's time for navigating the holidays while in a relationship.
Shoutouts:
Shana: Transgender Emergency Fund - Provides critical assistance to low-income transgender people in Massachusetts. Follow @transemergencyfund
Kris: April ‘Skyy’ Blair - Author, screenwriter and playwright from Memphis, TN. Who wrote 4 of my fav black queer books that I’m re-reading - Choices, Consequences, Crossroads, and Full Circle with lead characters Lena and Denise. Follow @simplyskyy
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast
Subscribe to our Youtube
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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.
This week we welcome Mikaela Berry to Bad Queers! After bullying their way onto the show, we get into the details of social justice, LGBTQ+ education for adolescents in juvenile detention centers and a quick pivot deep dive into how people are clarifying whether they are dating or casual.
Mikaela's Patreon: www.patreon.com/mikberry
Shoutouts:
Shana: 7000 Coils - Black Owned - Femme Led - Indie Record Label. Described as a sonic nexus of queerness and wellness Follow on IG @7000coils
Kris: Alicia Goku - Queer Cannabis Enthusiast, Rapper, The Weed Princess. Follow Alicia on IG @aliciagoku_
Mikaela: Bluestockings Cooperative - Queer owned bookstore in NYC. They do narcan training every Saturday and provide space for queer folks. Follow @bluestockingsnyc
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
Not only were the #EmmysSoWhite, they were also extremely hetero. Awkward conversations happen in The L Word, but Gigi still prevails. Montero brings us black, queer joy. Cargo shorts are the stud uniform and the argument continues over whether every strap is equal.
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Shoutouts:
Shana: Swish - Chicago’s first queer woman/trans/enby basketball meetup for the casual player. What they don’t know, is that they gave my girlfriend one of the biggest welcomes when she got to Chicago and I couldn’t be more grateful. Follow them @queerbasketballclub
Kris: Who Made The Potato Salad Show on IG (@whomadethepotatosaladshow)- More than a sketch comedy show. We’re building community, creating opportunities, & achieving access 4 black folx & POCs one event at a time.
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
Happy Bisexual Awareness Week! This weeks L Word: Generation Q recap is all the queer tension we love. A full review of the met gala, the VMA's and Verzuz. We define monosexism and figure out if your 'Am I a Bad Queer?' questions are either genuine or selfish. Lastly, Raven Symone. Enough said.
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Shoutouts:
Shana: ChromatxTourmaline future forward bodywear design for Chromat that embraces Collective Opulence Celebrating Kindred (or COCK) The swimwear is for girls who don’t tuck, trans femmes, nonbinary and trans masc people who pack, intersex babes, women men and everyone embracing COCK #becausebulgesbelongatthebeach
Kris: Rainbow Railroad - global non-profit that helps LGBTQI+ people escape state-sponsored violence. https://www.rainbowrailroad.org
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
This week we welcome intimacy expert, Maya to the show. We discuss navigating intimacy outside of sex, Black people reclaiming our pleasure and the new term for foreplay. And we can't go through this episode without discussing Lil Nas X's baby announcement and how pegging needs to be gender neutral.
Shoutouts:
Shana - Jillian Mercado (@jillianmercado) for being the absolute winner of The L Word this season. Her character, Maribel is getting so much more visibility and Jillian is incredible, period.
Kris - Esther Wallace, founder of Playa Society. Playa Society exists to inspire athletes with products that reflect core social values, like gender equality and social justice. Congrats to Esther and Playa Society on their upcoming collection with the WNBA. Follow @playasociety on IG, shop on playasociety.com
Maya - Kiana makes educational, thought provoking content around sex and intimacy and more! Follow @healingisimperfect
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
The L Word is heating up as we recap episode 4 (spoiler alert), Lil Nas X debut "Montero" gets a release date (9/17), and how about Kristen Stewart's, Spencer, movie poster? Almost makes us want to pay to see it.
This week's Bad Queer opinions deserved a whole theme, listen in as we talk about the f*ck shit we saw on Tiktok 🙄
Shoutouts:
Shana - Gaye Magazine - The true magazine of petty. Serving the Black Gaye Representation we've been looking for! Follow @gayemagazine on IG
Kris - Goldz by Helen - Black, Queer owned, luxury jeweler specializing in custom grillz. Follow @helenwiththegoldteeth on IG
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
We welcome the literal definition of Black Queer Excellence, Amber Hikes. Not only the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer for the ACLU, Amber is also a community organizer making moves for the people. We discuss topics ranging from self care brunches, what really goes down in the DMs, the two rules for your chosen community and ways we can make impactful change in todays crazy ass world.
Shoutouts:
Shana - The Instagram page @studsinsuits - Literally says it in the title. They post images of well-dressed studs in order to un-gender fashion. It’s great inspo and provides lots of new people to add to your timeline.
Kris - George M. Johnson - Pre Order their newest book - We Are Not Broken - out Sept. 7th, 2021
Amber - Latonya Myers - Above All Odds (@aboveallodds__) - Advocate fighting to help returning citizens who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and help them be able to thrive.
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
Shana recaps episode two of Gen Q. In this week’s Category Is, we chat about queer baiting and Rumors with Lizzo and Cardi B, and continued cis straight f*ckery in the political world. We talk unsolicited nude photos, Gen Q vs Tampa Baes, and poly parenting advice.
Shoutouts:
Shana - Coach K - Queer Spirituality Coach. Follow @queeronpurpose Over here talking to your soul! Here to help our queer community heal from religious trauma and experience spiritual freedom
Kris - Dev & Tink Miller of toobeautifulsouls - Black Queer Love & Lifestyle Influencers. Follow @toobeautifulsouls on IG
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
Don't say we didn't warn you, we are doing The L Word: Generation Q recap. Lil Nas X has done it again, and DaCryBaby is left in shambles. Black, queer, women did that at the Olympics. More Bad Queer Marriage advice, and not all homophobic people are closeted queers. Remember that.
Shana - Beyoncé for the next round of Ivy Park. From the children sizes to the Harper’s Bazaar Interview.
Kris - Jason Rodriguez (@thejasonarodriguez) for creating Arraygency (@array.gency), a talent agency dedicated to elevating BIPOC, queer, and trans creatives from all creative industries. Arraygency will be New York City-based and currently accepting submissions for representation. Jason was best known for playing Lemar on Pose and Slim Xtravaganza as former member of both the House of Ninja and the House of Xtravaganza.
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Shop for official Bad Queers Apparel
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
Shoutout to our sponsor HER App
Share your Am I A Bad Queer? here
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.
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