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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Happy New Year! We needed to start the year off right, and what better way than to have the CEO of HER, Robyn Exton, join to discuss online dating trends, how to successfully escape zoom dates annnnnnd she's single so join for our unofficial live dating show!
Shoutouts:
Shana - This is potentially the only shoutout that 2020 will get. Shoutout to those who were able to find themselves, come out, speak things into existence, make needed changes, be so unapologetic about trauma/mental health/etc. And just be so blackity black and queering up this whole rainbow.
Kris - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Robyn - London Queer Fashion Show (LQFS), Mermaids and Nicola Adams
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
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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.
Even though the Keyshia Cole vz. Ashanti was postponed, we had to weigh in. Kris has watched The Prom and hearing her review will make your day. Today's topics also include: Ellen Degeneres and COVID, Tulis Gabbard making us face palm once again and, as queer womxn, what we need to start normalizing.
Shoutouts:
Shana - Indya Moore and the Transanta Instagram Page. Do something good this holigay season!
Kris - Bianca’s Design Shop is a small independent shop that features rad pins, creative goods, & other cute things made with love in Queens, NY. The shop is run by Queer Latinx Artist, Bianca Negron.
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
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Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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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.
We have our first Ally (yes, breeder!) on Bad Queers. This week we welcome Otoja Abit, Writer/Director of A New York Christmas Wedding on Netflix. We discuss how Hollywood needs to do better, performative allyship, religion, secret gems of the movie and of course, Keyshia Cole or Ashanti. Be sure to watch the film and enjoy your holigays!
Shoutouts:
Shana - Imara Jones and TransLash Media for the Trans-Owned Business Directory
Kris - To @lottidot on Twitter for creating a new Black Holiday. Supposedly, according to Twitter commenters on this thread, on Dec. 21st all people with melanin are supposed to get some sort of super powers because of the rare alignment of Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky for the first time in almost 400 years. It honestly doesn’t matter if it happens, it’s going to be a fun day online. We have to take our good days.
Otoja - Marsha P. Johnson Institute
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins
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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 had a solid deep dive about the following people: Elliot Page. Candace Owens. Harry Styles. Noah Cyrus. Dionne Warwick. Jimir Reece Davis. Also, hear our unfiltered and unapologetic review of the Happiest Season and you won't want to miss the absolute mess in this weeks advice segment "Am I a Bad Queer?". Reminder that if you live in Georgia, please vote 🗳
Shoutouts:
Shana - A New York Christmas Wedding & Georgia Senate Race (VOTE!)
Kris - Holding Court Podcast on Black Effect Podcast Network
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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 on Bad Queers we had special guest Maxxx Pleasure to talk all about the life of a drag king. From stereotypes and telling your family to how it started vs. how it's going, you'll learn so much this episode (along with our Bad Queer Opinions)!
Shoutouts:
Shana - thems health, an amazing page on IG whos mission is wellbeing beyond the binary
Kris - HauteButch is a queer black owned brand creating masculine clothing tailored to fit women’s bodies
Maxxx - The Kingdom of Drag showcases the diversity of drag kings
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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.
28% of the LGBTQ+ Community voted for Trump. Let that sink in. Nobody asked Candace Owens for her opinion on Harry Styles wearing a dress, but here we are. Studs can wear makeup, he/him lesbians are not a thing and who would Kris begrudgingly hang out with on The L Word?
Shoutouts:
Shana - Lucky Skivvies (@luckyskivvies) The most comfortable gender neutral boxer briefs, ever.
Kris - Show & Tell Concepts Shop (@showtelloakland) Oakland based. Show and Tell Concepts shop is here for all the style that will bring you joy. Black, Queer, Womxn, Owned.
Stay social at home with HER's video speed dating events. Get 50% off tix with promo code 'BQP'
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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.
Welcome to the Bad Queers family, Moj Mahdara! Moj is the CEO of BeautyCon and joined Kris and Shana to discuss all things butch identities, black lives matter, the real gay agenda, how all queers don't know each other and how Moj's wife is a genius. All this and more on this week's episode.
Shoutouts:
Shana - Black LGBTQIA+ Groceries (@blackandqueergroceries) Bay Area solutions for Black Queer Food insecurity
Kris - Intelexual Media (@intelexualmedia) by Elexus Gionde shares facts and stories about race, history, sexuality, black progression, culture and pride
Moj - Shirley Raines (@beauty2thestreetz) makeup, hygiene and essential services for the homeless of Skidrow, CA
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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.
What a difference a week makes. You can't steal our joy.
We discuss the election- the good, bad, and the ugly and congratulate Madam Vice President Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Karrine Jean-Pierre, Symone Sanders and ALL the Black Women who saved our undeserving selves AGAIN.
Shoutouts:
Shana - Matt Bernstein @mattxiv has absolutely incredible content, is the white queer ally we need - also makeup skills on point, here for it
Kris - Donate to Fair Fight Action and GASenate.com- you don't have to live in GA to know how important these runoff races are for democracy and giving control of the Senate back to actual adults.
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Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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.
Congrats to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe on their engagement. Lil Nas X did that during Halloween. Who says your queer best friend can't be the background on your phone? Exes do not deserve to be your friend. And Taiwan is the only place handling COVID right, with their Pride Celebrations! *BAD HAIR SPOILER* 15:17 - 27:24
Shoutouts:
Shana - Gaby Dunn (Road? Both?) for all of their live reads of films with all LGBTQ+ casts
Kris - In and Out Apparel Based in Washington, DC, we are a black, female, and queer owned brand amplifying a narrative of inclusion and equality within our culture
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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.
Fully in preparation mode for this election. Also realized Shana meant to talk about Tiffany Trump, not Ivanka, for the Pride rally. But don't care about either of them, so whatevs. Defining Intersex and Gender-Expansive. Niecy Nash coming to daytime television? And, did you catch the Coochie Quarantine? All this and more for your listening pleasure.
Shoutouts This Week:
Shana - Voters. Barack Obama. Beyoncé for the Ivy Park release
Kris - FLAVNT Streetwear is an Austin-based independent clothing brand for everyone within and anyone who supports the LGBTQ+ community founded by Chris & Courtney Rhodes.
Bad Queers is co-hosted by:
Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram
Kris Chesson: @kris.chess
Let's keep in touch:
Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram
Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok
Catch us live every other Wednesday on Get Vokl
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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