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Beyoncé made this bop for the queers, and no one can tell us otherwise. Sassy Aubrey...tried. Regardless, house music is here and queer for the summer. We define toxic femininity and parallel polyamory. Brittney Griner's missed phone call and do you still listen to your exes playlist? Shoutouts:Shana:  Kolby Brianne Leather - Custom-sized leatherwear handmade for ALL bodies - It’s Black & Queer Owned. Follow and shop @kolbybrianneleather on IG Kris: Pride in the ‘Peake. My hometown of Chesapeake, VA hosted their first pride event on 6/18. Also, shoutout to all the pride events in the 757 this weekend including Freak Nik and The All Black Party.  Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

 This week we welcome Emcee, Party Promoter, Event Host and Media Personality, Bo$$ Britt. We discuss how they got into hosting parties, transitioning from the Cincinnati queer scene to the Atlanta queer scene and the transition of events pre and post pandemic. We also discuss their "Girls Need Love" YouTube dating series - it's the queer dating show we deserve. Shoutouts:Shana:  New Alternatives NYC - Provides many different types of support to homeless LGBTQ+ young people, from identification documents to therapy to hearty meals with our community. Did you know that replacing a birth certificate can cost up to $80 depending on the state of origin? Your donations are important. Follow @new_alternatives_nyc and donateKris: Justine Lindsay, the first openly transgender cheerleader in the NFL. She’ll be joining Topcats, the Carolina Panthers' cheerleading squad this upcoming season. Follow her on IG @jus_lindsay_ Boss Britt: DJ Melissa Scott who runs Atlanta Black Pride (@dagreatdjm). House of Vegas Pride, CEO Nicole Williams (@the_nicole_williams). The Progress Report Podcast  - DJ Exel (@djexel), Lalaa (@lalaashep) and the team. @theprogressreportpodcast Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

This week we welcome Founder and Executive Director of Oakland Black Pride, Olaywa K. Austin (they/them) to discuss how Oakland Black Pride came to be, their queer history in Oakland and how we can celebrate Pride better.  Shoutouts:Shana:The Trace App - The first ever transition tracking app that includes a curated community. This app provides support during transitions and a safe place to celebrate your transition and connect with your allies. Currently in Beta - follow @thetrace.app on IG   Kris:  Woxer for their boxers with pockets. It is next level. Follow @woxer on IG Olaywa: James Cox(@federal_flashes), Director of Outreach and Avery Hines (@averyzeus), Program Director for Oakland Black Pride - Follow @oaklandblackpride Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

 This week we welcome queer filmmaker Natalie J. Harris to discuss her short film, Pure. Pure explores coming-of-age experiences through the pressures of a debutante ball (when your crush is a woman), showcases Black joy, and reimagines liberation for marginalized communities. We discuss the creation of the film, boarding school, Black queer friends and how Black queer media representation is lacking. Shoutouts:Shana: Laverne Cox for becoming the first trans woman to have a Barbie Tribute Doll in honor of Pride Month. It’s also a tribute to her 50th Birthday this weekend! Laverne talked about how she was denied a Barbie doll growing up, so this is full circle. Follow @lavernecoxKris: Open Path Collective: Open Path Psychotherapy Collective is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals dedicated to providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate—to clients in need. Their therapists provide affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $30 and $60. Follow on IG @openpathpsychotherapy  Natalie: Documentary called The Principles of Pleasure. They are providing comprehensive sex education that includes queer and trans people, all body types and more. Another shoutout to Ericka Hart as a person who is helping to change how we view sex education and makes it more inclusive. Watch The Principles of Pleasure on Netflix and follow Ericka Hart at @ihartericka on IG  Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

The sequel to Think Like a Man, we introduce "Think like a Bottom". Trigger warning: We discuss the Uvalde shooting, how the monkey pox virus is trending in gay circles (similar to HIV) and Cherelle Griner's media tour to get Brittney back. Shana's Mom visits for the first time while she has lived with a partner and Caitlyn Jenner, have several seats. Shoutouts:Shana:  Queer Bar Takeover Kansas City (Also one in Des Moines Iowa). The second Saturday of each month they select a traditionally straight bar and turn it into a Queer bar for a night. Follow @queerbartakeoverkc or @queerbartakeoverdsm Kris: B Condoms - The first black owned condom company. They not only make the world’s best condoms, but through focused action in the Black community, work to end health disparities and create healthier lifestyles for our people. Follow @bcondoms on IG Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

It's a heavy news week where we discussed the Buffalo terrorist shooting, an update on Brittney Griner and a school in Brisbane who attempted to expel students for being LGBTQ+. On a lighter note, we review Kendrick Lamar's 'Auntie Diaries' and feel free to continue walking by your ex like you don't know them, especially when they did YOU wrong. Shoutouts:Shana:   Alejandro’s Night: LA’s first strip show for QTBIPOC. This event happens monthly and centers Queer, 2 spirit, mahu (pronounced…) nonbinary and trans people and yes it is named after Lady Gaga’s Alejandro. Follow @alejandrosnight on IGKris: “Old & Queer” upcoming project from Jamal Jordan who released last year’s ‘Queer Love in Color’. Follow Jamal on twitter @lostblackboy and subscribe to his Youtube for a sneak peek at the project. You can also help fund the production of the project at Cashapp: $deandashay Venmo: @Schoolforthegirls  Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

We're back this week talking through dildo mold proposals to ex friends benefits, shooting your shot season, and a new idea for Pride month. Plus we discuss Kehlani's appearance on a raggedy morning show, tackle the Dave Chappelle Hollywood Bowl incident, and Kris shares her life changing news.Shoutouts:Shana:   L Morgan Lee for making history as the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an acting category in the 75 year history of the Tony Awards. Lee was recognized in the best performance by a Featured Actress in a musical category for her role as Thought 1 in a Strange Loop on Broadway - Follow @lmorganlee on IGKris: Ava Grey for her amazing performance on Atlanta “New Jazz” ep as Lorraine.  Ava absolutely stole the show in this episode. Ava was previously in Pose, Gentefied. Follow her on IG @avagrey.xoBad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

We are circling back to our recording that we did with award winning writer and NYT Bestseller, George M. Johnson. We wanted to shed light on the book ban, that All Boys Aren't Blue is on, and mainly the incredible story that is All Boys Aren't Blue. All Boys Aren't Blue is an incredible memoir-manifesto about the black LGBTQ+ experience. Shana and Kris had the opportunity to have a socially distanced talk with George about the book, leading with love and how everyone is actually a vers in our Bad Queer Opinions.Check out our shoutouts:Angelica Ross for Episode 4 of Pose (@angelicaross)Jade Fox for the Black Introvert Shirt (@iamjadefox)Raquel Willis (@raquel_willis)Pose (@poseonfx) especially MJ Rodriguez (@mjrodriguez7)Billy Porter (@theebillyporter)Kalen Allen (@thekalenallen)Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueerspod@gmail.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

This week we welcome Amber J. Phillips to discuss her short film 'Abundance'.  Along with building spaces for Black creators, sharing your full self and having a hot stud summer.  Shoutouts:Shana:   Stud Model Project - They’ve curated a platform that allows women to show up as exactly who they are and be celebrated for their admiral features. Stud Model Project Offers professional stock and brand photo packages featuring a diverse network of stud models. Follow on IG @studmodelproject Kris:  House of Vegas Pride Festival - Founder Nicole Williams made history by producing the first Urban Pride on the Las Vegas Strip is back this August, kicking off 8/18-8/21. Please support if you can. Follow on IG @houseofvegaspride Amber: Cat Jones - Put on a beautiful performance series that is called 'Reverance' about Black, queer, trans masculinity. More are happening! Follow on IG @bycatjonesBad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

We tell the story of Zaya Wade on Easter and all the joy and support she had. Isaiah Rashad settled his sex tape comments at Coachella. And the fight for kink to be banned at Pride has begun again. Racism and microaggressions within the LGBTQ+ community, and do you like to pick up the phone, text or none of the above?Shoutouts:Shana:   Janelle Monae's new book The Memory Librarian (and other stories of dirty computer) Buy The Memory Librarian wherever you get your books, and follow @janellemonae  Kris:  Boy Smells - sensuous, accessible, and bright- boy smells products elevate your intimate world. Packaged in pink and conceived beyond the gender binary, our full bodied fragrances and intimate apparel make loving your identity a daily ritual. Follow @boy__smells on IG Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

What is proper strap on etiquette when you're dating? Your own strap? New ones for new folks? We get into it. Jussie Smollett released a new...song? And studs won the WNBA draft. You need to see Sam Jay's Bust Down and finish Abbott Elementary (then promptly rewatch it). Am I a Bad Queer for going to Pride alone after my friends ruined it for me last time? Shoutouts:Shana:   A Strange Loop on Broadway - Pulitzer Prize winning big, Black and Queer-ass American Musical that will be on Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre. Follow on IG @strangeloopbwayKris: Lindsay Young - A Black femme poet from NYC. I came across their incredible poem ‘Queerphobic’ on titkok. Go follow and support Lindsay on their website- lindsayyoungpoetry.com, buy their books.  Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

Shoutout to the South Carolina Gamecock's for winning the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament! WNBA Draft is tonight, watch it. International Asexuality Day was this week and we go through new terms we have learned. The category is: Anti-lynching bill, teachers own the Don't Say Gay Bill, Jerrod Carmichael HBO Special and officially Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson! Am I a Bad Queer? Says stop trying to hook your friends back up after they've broken up! Shoutouts:Shana:   Nadharia.Kenya - It’s a safehouse in Kenya that is a safe haven for youth that are escaping dangerous living situations. They come here for peace and a second chance at life. They need donations, and you can send it directly via paypal and other manners. Follow @nadharia.kenyaPaypal: nadhariakenya@gmail.comKris: Destanni Henderson’s apparel line IG @clothingbyhp - Hennything’s possible go support. Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

JK we are definitely talking about The Oscars and the slap heard across the world (sorry not sorry). We also review the positives, like Ariana DeBose being the first openly queer woman of color to win and Lady Gaga's shade to Caitlyn Jenner. Governor Ron DeSantis signs the "Don't Say Gay Bill" and the jealousy we have around Gen-Z's and their queer upbringing. Shoutouts:Shana:   Jessica Betts for her new song We Drip. Also Niecy Nash for being the best hype wife. Follow on IG @jessicabettsmusicKris: Lil Nas X for raising half a million dollars for HIV prevention with his “Baby registry” during his Montero roll out last year. The money will go to Southern HIV initiatives. Follow on IG @lilnasx Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

Between the transphobia spewed at Lia Thomas and sending our prayers to Brittney Griner, this circle back i makes us say PHEW. Disney's walk out protest leading to the first same sex kiss in a Disney film and Ketanji Brown Jackson's sigh that was heard across the country.  Our Bad Queer Opinion discusses upgrading the word Futch and AIABQ? gets juicy. Shoutouts:Shana:   March Madness - The Women are out here causing CHAOS and MADNESS and we love to see it Kris: Syd, Lucky Daye - Early summer anthem entry with new single - CYBAH (Could you break a heart?) Go buy it, stream it, and support it. Follow Syd on IG @syd  Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

This week we discuss the orgasm gap, Jussie's sentencing, Ty and Mimi calling it quits, and Alabama's new anti-trans legislation.  We share our thoughts on making new Black queer friends, dealing with a less ambitious partner, and being friends with queer work colleagues. Plus our Bad Queer opinions on Black queers getting shamed for liking white spaces and crying over straps and fingers- IYKYK.Shoutouts:Shana:   Dykes with Drills: Workshops that give people the tools to build. They host workshops across the company to help empower people with tools. From the Bay Area to Chicago to New Orleans. Follow them on IG @dykeswithdrillsKris: Somewhere Good - a  new app by the Ethel’s Club founder Naj Austin that is a social playground for intimate community conversations- a one-stop-shop space for Black and people of color to connect freely online. Follow @somewheregoodworld on IG and join their waitlist for early accessWant to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

We review the most recent updates with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill and identify the hypocrisies of it (especially when it comes to Critical Race Theory). Sending all of our positive thoughts to Brittney Griner for a safe and speedy return home. And we forgot to talk about the Euphoria finale! And how do gender roles show up in same sex relationships? Lez talk about it. Shoutouts:Shana:   Y’all - A Community making space for queer+ folks who care about building families of the future - Follow on IG at yall_Kris: Sam Jay’s new show on Peacock, Bust Down - premieres March 10. Bust Down stars Sam Jay, Jak Knight, Langston Kerman, and Chris Redd as four casino employees living dead-end lives with dead-end jobs in middle America, and the massive mess they manage to make out of it. Follow Sam Jay on IG @samJaycomic  Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

We are celebrating Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash (aka The Betts) on being the first same sex couple on the cover of Essence. The trans bills are still happening, Da Brat gets married and the WNBA continues to not have nice things. We review some of our top Bad Queer Opinions and help out closeted queers in Am I a Bad Queer?Shoutouts:Shana:   Out Youth - Serves central Texas LGBTQ Youth and their allies with programs and services to ensure these promising young people develop into happy, healthy, successful adults. Follow @outyouth on IGKris: The Transgender Education Network (TENT) - TENT is an organization dedicated to furthering gender diverse equality in Texas. We work to accomplish this through education and networking in both public and private forums. Through our efforts we strive to halt discrimination through social, legislative, and corporate education. Follow @transtexas on IG Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

It's only right that our 100th episode rounds out Black History Month! To celebrate this blackity black and queer special episode, we hosted award-winning writer, creator, producer, actor, and CEO, Lena Waithe to join the conversation. We discuss Twenties, making stud friends and finding out who she rides for in our Bad Queer Opinions. And of course, Shana and Kris reflect on the last 100 episodes! Thank you for joining this adventure and here's to 100 more! Shoutouts:Shana:   Arlan Hamilton Founder & Investor of Backstage Capital, Founder & CEO of Runner and Author of It’s About Damn Time. Follow on IG @arlanwashere Kris: Black, queer owned - Deon Libra - an adaptogenic beauty brand formulated to support the body’s natural ability to handle stress and activate lasting skin health. Founders are Devin McGhee and Brit Kirkland - Follow on IG @deonlibrabody Lena: Black Market Vintage Owners, Jay and Kiy. They were the inspiration for scenes in Master of None. Follow them on IG @blkmktvintage Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

The Oscars nominees may still be #sowhite, but the hosts are giving us Black, Queer, comedy excellence. Naturally, we review the Super Bowl halftime show and we finally finished Twenties. Am I a Bad Queer? Explores age differences, becoming official and how to end it while dating casually. Shoutouts:Shana:   Diagnosis: Queer - Understanding the intersection of queer identity and medicine through queer stories. Visit site for resources, allied health professionals and more. Follow on IG @diagnosis_queer Kris: Impacted Scents - Black owned business, focusing on deep luxurious masculine scents, Hand Poured Soy Wax Candles & Wax Melts. Follow on IG @impactedscents Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App

Now that they've won the battle on critical race theory, Florida decided to introduce the "Don't Say Gay" Bill. We are still reeling from Euphoria's cardio episode and the question that dropped everyones jaws. We circled back on the WNBA dunking debate. Oscars are still white and straight. And are you a Bad Queer if you don't go to your friends wedding, because of how their family treats you? All this and more!Shoutouts:Shana:   Play Play DC - Exploring your inner child, building community and intentional connections with nostalgic, flirty, active and virtual play experiences. Follow @playplaydc Kris: Queer on Purpose for hosting a Black Queer Summit on Feb 18-20. The purpose is to empower our community by providing workshops and panels that will give us the tools to thrive. Follow @queeronpurpose on IG  Want to talk to us? Check out our new suggestion, correction, question form here.Bad Queers is co-hosted by:Shana Sumers: @shanahasagramKris Chesson: @kris.chessLet's keep in touch:Email us for advice at badqueers@theherapp.com or DM on InstagramFollow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokLove our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsShoutout to our sponsor HER App