Bad Queers
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -This 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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Fuck boys are timeless (with Sam Jay) I Episode 24
September 04, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBSurprise! In honor of Beyoncé's birthday, we brought you TWO episodes this week. Joined by our special guest, Sam Jay, from Netflix's 3 AM comedy special and SNL - we talked all things with girlfriends, holding responsibility in writing jokes and how strap ons are played out. Get all this and more in our special surprise episode. Happy Birthday Queen Bey! Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Translash Podcast - They just launched Thursday the 20th, they have created a space to discuss creating a fa...
A Flannel Filled Pride I Episode 23
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBPride in October needs to be a thing! Get your bussy all over this episode with our discussion on Karine Jean-Pierre as Kamala Harris's Chief of Staff, exes hiding the truth about their funds and stop saying that tops are always masculine. Join this weeks convo for this and more! Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Aaron Phillip and Chella Man for their feature in Vogue Kris - Our unofficial third member of Bad Queers, Melody! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesso...
A Flannel Filled Pride I Episode 23
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBPride in October needs to be a thing! Get your bussy all over this episode with our discussion on Karine Jean-Pierre as Kamala Harris's Chief of Staff, exes hiding the truth about their funds and stop saying that tops are always masculine. Join this weeks convo for this and more! Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Aaron Phillip and Chella Man for their feature in Vogue Kris - Our unofficial third member of Bad Queers, Melody! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesso...
More Intersectionality (with Gayish Podcast) I Episode 22
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week we are joined by the amazing hosts of Gayish Podcast, Mike and Kyle, to continue our discussion about intersectionality. We did this with a slight twist, by asking questions that Shana and Kris typically receive as black, queer women and flipping it to ask white, gay men. Spoiler alert: we had a blast. Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Moss the Doula, a trans & queer centered doula & childbirth educator. You can find them mossthedoula.com and @mossthedoula on IG! Also, King Yaa (@quee...
More Intersectionality with Gayish Podcast I Episode 22
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week we are joined by the amazing hosts of Gayish Podcast, Mike and Kyle, to continue our discussion about intersectionality. We did this with a slight twist, by asking questions that Shana and Kris typically receive as black, queer women and flipping it to ask white, gay men. Spoiler alert: we had a blast. Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Moss the Doula, a trans & queer centered doula & childbirth educator. You can find them mossthedoula.com and @mossthedoula on IG! Also, King Yaa (@quee...
Bette Porter is our VP! I Episode 21
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBAlright, not Bette Porter, but her doppleganger Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic Nominee for Vice President. And when we weren't discussing this, Zoe Kravitz called out Hulu's diversity problem, the WNBA continues to make moves in athlete protests and period leave is becoming a thing. Bad Queer opinions around lesbians and gays being bullies to bisexual people and bro culture needs to be cancelled. All this and more in this weeks episode! Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Janelle Moná...
Bette Porter is our VP! I Episode 21
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBAlright, not Bette Porter, but her doppleganger Kamala Harris is officially the Democratic Nominee for Vice President. And when we weren't discussing this, Zoe Kravitz called out Hulu's diversity problem, the WNBA continues to make moves in athlete protests and period leave is becoming a thing. Bad Queer opinions around lesbians and gays being bullies to bisexual people and bro culture needs to be cancelled. All this and more in this weeks episode! Shoutouts This Week: Shana - Janelle Moná...
Leave Billy Porter Alone I Episode 20
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBUnpopular Queer Opinion: Pose literally deserves SO MUCH more, but attacking Billy Porter won't help. We break down pronouns, steamy dreams about exes and both the Emmy's and GLAAD awards. Audio via The Hollywood Reporter Shoutouts This Week: Shana - 1. Slutbot with is a product of Juicebox, a messaging bot that helps you with dirty talk in the bedroom. 2. Black is King by Beyoncé, duh. Kris - 1. Lena Waithe for being The Hollywood Reporter's TV Producer of the Year 2. British Vogue fo...
Don't Mess with the Ex I Episode 19
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBRemember, your ex is trash that needs to stay on the curb, don't bring that back in your house. In other news, Barbados and Mexico are winning, I guess Taylor Swift dropped an album...and studs/MOC folks deserve a genderless clothing line. That and more in this weeks episode. Shoutouts This Week: Shana - NWSL and the Houston Dash Kris - WNBA and Kyrie Irving Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at badqu...
Don't Mess with the Ex I Episode 19
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBRemember, your ex is trash that needs to stay on the curb, don't bring that back in your house. In other news, Barbados and Mexico are winning, I guess Taylor Swift dropped an album...and studs/MOC folks deserve a genderless clothing line. That and more in this weeks episode. Shoutouts This Week: Shana - NWSL and the Houston Dash Kris - WNBA and Kyrie Irving Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at badqu...
Right Under & Behind the Ear I Episode 18
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBAfter facing casting backlash, Rub & Tug commits to a trans lead for the role of Dante “Tex” Gill. The Pentagon bans Confederate flags from all military bases then cancels the progressive step by banning the Pride flag. The workplace culture at The Ellen DeGeneres show is exposed. We explain why/how communication, patience, and possibly the neck is the way to free your touch-me-not studsband. And we gotta let carpet muncher/carpet munching go - the phrase not the act. Shoutouts This Week: ...
All Boys Aren't Blue (with George M. Johnson) I Episode 17
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBAll 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 Po...
Dammit Fire Island I Episode 16
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHalle Berry shows us what accountability culture can look like. Cis white gays and Just Karen Rowling are at it again, signing cancel culture petitions and partying on Fire Island during a pandemic - seriously stop it. Bisexual, black, Batwoman. Finding the right LGBTQ+ label, polyamorous gone monogamous and Bad Queer Opinions that might be talking to you if you played softball and drive a Subaru. Check out our shoutouts: The Netherlands for adding LGBTQ+ rights into their constitution Our...
Dammit Fire Island I Episode 16
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBHalle Berry shows us what accountability culture can look like. Cis white gays and Just Karen Rowling are at it again, signing cancel culture petitions and partying on Fire Island during a pandemic - seriously stop it. Bisexual, black, Batwoman. Finding the right LGBTQ+ label, polyamorous gone monogamous and Bad Queer Opinions that might be talking to you if you played softball and drive a Subaru. Check out our shoutouts: The Netherlands for adding LGBTQ+ rights into their constitution Our...
Watch Disclosure. I Episode 15
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIt's time to talk about intimate partner violence. Also, when you find out your friend is a TERF, it's time to breakup with them. Rest in Power Brayla Stone, cities are signing petitions to recognize Marsha P. Johnson and my best friend is dating someone else and I'm jealous? And if you didn't read the title, WATCH DISCLOSURE! All this and holding BET accountable in this weeks episode. Check out our shoutouts: @kiesh.work & @beerbottles_chainsaws who are the founders of @averygoodjob event...
Watch Disclosure. I Episode 15
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBIt's time to talk about intimate partner violence. Also, when you find out your friend is a TERF, it's time to breakup with them. Rest in Power Brayla Stone, cities are signing petitions to recognize Marsha P. Johnson and my best friend is dating someone else and I'm jealous? And if you didn't read the title, WATCH DISCLOSURE! All this and holding BET accountable in this weeks episode. Check out our shoutouts: @kiesh.work & @beerbottles_chainsaws who are the founders of @averygoodjob event...
Wear your Gotdamn Mask! I Episode 14
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBSeriously, to the gays partying in the streets without masks - Stop it. Put on your gotdamn mask and listen to this episode of Bad Queers. Praise be, The Chi is back, DACA is being protected and Raven Symoné got married in all her rainbow braided glory. Lots of advice from coming out as bisexual when in a straight appearing relationship, and a woman who identifies as asexual feeling over sexualized. Lastly, with no surprise, the "Chad's" of the world are at it again in this episode of Bad Qu...
Wear your Gotdamn Mask! I Episode 14
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBSeriously, to the gays partying in the streets without masks - Stop it. Put on your gotdamn mask and listen to this episode of Bad Queers. Praise be, The Chi is back, DACA is being protected and Raven Symoné got married in all her rainbow braided glory. Lots of advice from coming out as bisexual when in a straight appearing relationship, and a woman who identifies as asexual feeling over sexualized. Lastly, with no surprise, the "Chad's" of the world are at it again in this episode of Bad Qu...
All Black Lives Matter
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhat's in a deadname? Or do you even know the meaning of it? This week we dive into the surprising supreme court ruling for LGBTQ+ discrimination at work, #VogueChallenge and someone who needs advice about why they don't want to date within their race. And what type of Bad Queers would we be if our unpopular queer opinion didn't have an update with Chick Fil A or how trash the white celebrity ally video was. Check out our shoutouts: Ianne Fields Stewart - The Okra Project Blair Imani - Mak...
All Black Lives Matter I Episode 13
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWhat's in a deadname? Or do you even know the meaning of it? This week we dive into the surprising supreme court ruling for LGBTQ+ discrimination at work, #VogueChallenge and someone who needs advice about why they don't want to date within their race. And what type of Bad Queers would we be if our unpopular queer opinion didn't have an update with Chick Fil A or how trash the white celebrity ally video was. Check out our shoutouts: Ianne Fields Stewart - The Okra Project Blair Imani - Mak...
Just. Karen. Rowling I Episode 12
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDid Lady G deserve to be outed? LA Pride...you f*cked up. Beyoncé said my queerness and my blackness is beautiful and all is right in the world (LOL if only, but it helps). And we take a deep dive into the recent comments from Just Karen Rowling about the Transgender community. Order from our shoutouts: Jade Fox: https://teespring.com/stores/jade-fox-merch DatCraftyGal: https://datcraftygal.bigcartel.com/ Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess ...
Just. Karen. Rowling I Episode 12
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBDid Lady G deserve to be outed? LA Pride...you f*cked up. Beyoncé said my queerness and my blackness is beautiful and all is right in the world (LOL if only, but it helps). And we take a deep dive into the recent comments from Just Karen Rowling about the Transgender community. Order from our shoutouts: Jade Fox: https://teespring.com/stores/jade-fox-merch DatCraftyGal: https://datcraftygal.bigcartel.com/ Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess ...
#GeorgeFloyd I Episode 11
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBCome to Bad Queers therapy, where we switch up the schedule a bit to focus on what is happening in America right now. Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and how White Gays are ruining the brand. We sprinkle some gospel music and vans debate on the end. What a ride. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] or DM on Instagram Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Ti...
Christian Cooper, No Relation - Episode 10
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBYou know we have to break down Christian Cooper vs. Amy Cooper (No Relation) situation. We have found a couple of companies doing it right, before Pride month. Say his name, #GeorgeFloyd. Am I a bad queer? Discusses being over only talking about my queerness to what happens when you don't like sex toys during sex? Also, Kris hates musicals. What a week. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at badqueerspo...
Black, Bisexual, Woman - Episode 9
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBClosing out the circle of Tops and Bottoms. Hayley Kiyoko is not lesbian jesus. Breaking down the queer AF season finale of How to Get Away with Murder (Spoilers from 9:13 - 16:40) and lots of coming out scenarios in our "Am I a bad queer?" segment. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check ...
Kris is Offended - Episode 8
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBDo you prefer the rainbow emoji or the pride emoji? Have you heard the phrase Uncork the Pork? Calling out studs who make the stud community look bad and a socially distanced walk through of this hot mess week in LGBTQ+ news. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @siena...
Kris is Offended - Episode 8
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBDo you prefer the rainbow emoji or the pride emoji? Have you heard the phrase Uncork the Pork? Calling out studs who make the stud community look bad and a socially distanced walk through of this hot mess week in LGBTQ+ news. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @siena...
Territorial Studs - Episode 7
May 12, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBVida is cancelled, exploring labels from Studsband to "Do I even need a label?", advice for someone who has never been to pride and Beyoncé dropping a remix in the middle of our recording. Because of course she would. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins...
Queer Karen's need to be stopped! - Episode 6
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSo much good is happening in the queer community this week! Rainbow masks are handed out in Poland, Netflix releases a documentary about the couple that inspired "A League of their own" and Queer Karen's need to go. And if you haven't already, share the love to your favorite LGBTQ+ nurse, doctor and healthcare worker - they deserve it! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follo...
Legendary Queef - Episode 5
April 29, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSay it with me: Studs can be feminine too! The depths of Janelle Monáe's Instagram Live videos, the trailer for Legendary has dropped and our first Bad Queer has arrived during our Am I a Bad Queer? Advice segment. Also, queer is no longer a slur :) Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check ...
You only love her because of queerantine - Episode 4
April 29, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIs Ellen Page going to replace Ellen Degeneres? Will we ever just let Zaya Wade live her best life? Or will famous rappers continue to comment on her life? Along with friend breakups and advice about a queerantine u-haul, this episode is full of the ultimate queer moments. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love...
Community Strap - Episode 3
April 29, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWe dive into lazy Ellen jokes, VA leading the South in LGBTQ+ rights, and if we need to rethink pride. Spoiler alert, we do. Also! Also! Also! Janelle Monáe makes out with a woman in the new "Homecoming" trailer. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins Shout...
Come Out, Come Out if you're Famous - Episode 2
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBYou get a coming out story, and you get a coming out story! Three celebrities came out this week, the LGBTQIABCDE... is too much for some people and Flame Monroe isn't that bad after all in this episode of Bad Queers. Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack? Check out Siena Liggins: @sienaliggins...
Just Like an Aquarius - Episode 1
April 29, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBUnpopular Queer Opinion: Astrology is unnecessary and makes no sense. Now that we have your attention, Bad Queers Kris & Shana discuss Lena Waithe, digital pride and are a bad queer for still eating Chick Fil A? All that and more in our first EVER episode! Bad Queers is co-hosted by: Shana Sumers: @shanahasagram Kris Chesson: @kris.chess Let's keep in touch: Email us for advice at [email protected] Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok Love our soundtrack...
Welcome to the Bad Queers Club!
April 28, 2020 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MBWelcome! You're officially part of the Bad Queers Club. This 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 from the HER App 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. B...