Bad Queers

This week on Bad Queers, we’re talking about the Last Ditch lesbian bar closing, Meta paying anti-LGBTQ+ accounts, and Nicki Minaj’s anti-trans rhetoric at a Trump rally. In Am I A Bad Queer, we’re discussing skipping events because of past drama, being someone’s first queer experience, and keeping your relationship private. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on straight women exploring their sexuality with queer women, and why gay men don’t get to tell lesbians that dating is harder for them.

Shoutouts:

Kris: SK Stokes Kennedy - Congratulations for winning HGTVs ‘A Very Haunted Renovation’, the first Black masc-lesbian to win an HGTV competition series. Follow SK on IG @esskayyy

Shana: Travel Gay Women: The ultimate guide for LGBT travelers. They have guides for where to find lesbian bars, solo travel tips and more. Follow on IG @travelgaywomen

Episode Notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
7:31 - Category Is: The COVID Conscious Massachusetts Lesbian Bar, Last Ditch, Is Closing Its Doors
12:58 - Category Is: Meta Has Paid at Least 29 Anti-LGBTQ Accounts for Their Posts
15:42 - Category Is: Nicki Minaj targets trans kids again
25:10 - Am I A Bad Queer?
39:47 - Bad Queer Opinions
48:22 - Shoutouts

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This week on Bad Queers, we’re covering trans issues on the ballot in five states, encouraging new research on trans youth mental health, and Ron DeSantis’ statue literally melting in the Florida heat. In Am I A Bad Queer, we’re debating church with your girlfriend, choosing not to have kids, and calling out cliques in queer sports leagues. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on Todrick Hall’s Midnight l and when it’s worth having conversations to educate others.

Shoutouts:

Kris: The L Table - WLW Dinners with Strangers & other WLW Events🌈

LIVE in 20 cities across US. I’ve had the pleasure of attending their Masc & Matcha event, my wife recently attended their Dinner with Strangers for this month, it’s a great way to meet WLW in your area. Check out their IG for upcoming events near you. @theltable_

Shana: Trans Journalists Association: Promoting more accurate, nuanced coverage of trans rights and communities. Supporting gender-expansive journalists in their workplaces and careers - Follow on IG @transjournalists

Episode Notes:

1:36 - Queer Urban Dictionary
9:39 - Category Is: Trans Issues are on the Ballot in 5 states
14:48 - Category Is: Study Finds Positive Shift in Trans Youth Mental Health
16:32 - Category Is: Ron DeSatan Melted
19:19 - Am I A Bad Queer?
38:32 - Bad Queer Opinions
52:00 - Shoutouts

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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 IG

Shana: 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 Dictionary
2:45 - Category Is: The WNBA’s Anti-Trans Discourse Is Making People Money
7:14 - Category Is: Just Karen Rowling will be the subject of new BBC documentary about her transphobic vitriol
13:02 - Category Is: WNBA Finals Are Set
20:38 - Am I A Bad Queer?
35:12 - Bad Queer Opinions
44:09 - Shoutouts

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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 @lilnasx

Shana: 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 IG

Episode Notes:

1:08 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:14 - Category Is: Candace Owens denies she’s a lesbian
12:12 - Category Is: Sophia Bush Reveals She and Ashlyn Harris Secretly Married
19:11 - Category Is: WNBA Playoff Updates
35:21 - Am I A Bad Queer?
47:11 - Bad Queer Opinions
51:30 - Shoutouts

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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 Dictionary
7:23 - Category Is: Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Drama
20:22 - Category Is: Trump Administration Rolls Back Federal Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
25:50 - Category Is: WNBA Playoffs are underway
35:06 - Am I A Bad Queer?
48:33 - Bad Queer Opinions
55:45 - Shoutouts

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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 @hereswhykevin

Shana: 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 @queenlatifah

Follow Punkie on IG @punkiejohnson
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Episode Notes:

1:06 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:10 - Guest Intro
4:26 - Origin Story
20:17 - Doggy Baby Daddy Life
31:54 - What Punkie Looks For In A Partner
39:30 - WNBA All-Star Weekend
45:13 - Comedy Influences + SNL & Writing Room Experiences
1:02:17 - Upcoming Projects
1:07:42 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:22:33 - Shoutouts

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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.

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Shoutouts:

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 @esskayyy

Shana: 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 IG

Episode Notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
6:34 - Category is: MAGA Investor Resigns From EqualPride Board
10:12 - Category is: USA takes gold in FIBA World Cup
17:50 - 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 Opinions
42:35 - Shoutouts

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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.

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Shoutouts:

Kris: Outclose - A place to belong shouldn't be left to chance. Your table is intentionally matched for real connection. Follow on IG @outclose.lgbt

Shana: 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.discussed

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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 books

Shana: 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 IG

Episode Notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:01 - Category is: Shooting at Gay Bar in Tucson
8:15 - Category is: Dumb Trump Stuffs
14:55 - Category is: Dolly Parton just inspired a judge to rule against Texas’ drag ban
18:47 - Am I A Bad Queer?
37:05 - Bad Queer Opinions
47:45- Shoutouts

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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 @hooraemedia

Shana: 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 IG

Episode Notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:34 - Category is: RIP Dolly Parton
12:20 - Category is: Men are the problem with Women’s Sports
27:02 - Category is: Amber Ruffin is Engayged
29:40 - Am I A Bad Queer?
50:08 - Bad Queer Opinions
57:46- Shoutouts

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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 @tayandfriendsuniverse

Shana: 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 IG

Episode notes:
1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:32 - Category is: Hayden Panettiere untimely passing at 36
9:15 - Category is: My Sister’s Room co-owner arrested after noise complaint
13:05 - Category is: Flocking your ex
19:48 - 2027 WNBA All-Star location announced
23:19 - Am I A Bad Queer?
46:04 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:00:41 - Shoutouts

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This week, we're getting into the latest WNBA drama, from DiJonai Carrington's hard foul on Sophie Cunningham to the backlash and Stephanie White's call for the league to reject the hate and division. We also talk about the latest attempt to exploit the WNBA's trans inclusion policies, Lauren Boebert's family hypocrisy, and your queer dating dilemmas in Am I A Bad Queer? Plus, our Bad Queer discussion on Wootie’s transphobic video.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Buga Suga - A classic R&B party by @timalikesmusic. Check Tima’s IG for upcoming tour dates and make sure you check it out

Shana: Out n Bad - The home of queer Caribbean nightlife - hosting events in multiple cities - their next one happening Labor Day Weekend called Stamina 2026: The Royal Era I Queer Caribbean Festival. Follow @weoutnbad on IG

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This week, we're talking Brittney and Cherelle Griner's divorce after eight years of marriage, plus the latest WNBA drama around trans inclusion and anti-trans activism. We also get into LGBTQ+ representation in this summer's biggest movies, answer your questions in Am I A Bad Queer?, and share our latest Bad Queer Opinions.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) - Had their first game on 8/1 marking the return of women’s pro baseball to the US featuring its four founding franchises: the NY Heights, LA Queens, Boston Hunters, and SF Firebells. The six-week long regular season will stretch until 9/6, playoffs start 9/9. Follow @wpbl_official on IG for more info

Shana: Sula’s Kitchen - A Home for Trans, Nonbinary, & Queer Black Storytellers. Writers will have the chance to engage in prompts and break bread together in honor of literary lineages. Happens every second Sunday. Follow @weekend.words

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:16 - Category is: BG and the Breakup Heard in Russia
13:05 - Category is: Trans Community & Sports
34:23 - Category is: LGBTQ rep in summer box office smashes
38:06 - Am I A Bad Queer?
56:34 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:03:58 - Shoutouts

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We're back with an all-new episode, and we have a lot to catch up on. Shana recaps her WNBA All-Star Weekend experience, Kris shares what it's been like settling in after a cross-country move, and we unpack everything we've missed while we were away. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on the word "female" and why it's time for masc folks to invest in vulva-designed boxers, along with our weekly shoutouts to our faves.

Shoutouts:

Kris: your lil friend’s podcast - A comedy + culture podcast hosted by @igobymal and @iamjadefox. New episodes every Wednesday. Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Follow on IG @yourlilfriendspod

Shana: Brittani Nichols and Reigne - Invite to the Reigne after party. Titled The Afters and hosted by Run-A-Muck. Shoutout to @bishilarious and @runamuck

Episode notes:

1:15 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:59 - Category is: Personal Updates
24:00 - Category is: Shana's All Star Weekend
40:00 - Category is: News Surrounding All Star Weekend
1:01:19 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:05:35 - Shoutouts

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This week, we're joined by therapist, educator, and Ace in Grace founder Ashabi for a conversation about asexuality, Black ace identity, and belonging in queer spaces. We explore their journey creating the new asexuality pride flag, the conversation and controversy that followed, what people still get wrong about the ace spectrum, and how they're expanding our understanding of intimacy and community.

Follow Ashabi on IG: @ _aceingrace_
Substack: @aceingrace

Shoutouts:

Kris: Cue the Record: High-fidelity listening sessions & experiences

preserving music history & culture based in NY (for now). Follow on IG @cuetherecord

Shana: Queer Motherland: a non profit dedicated to advocacy, education and community for the Queer Africans across the diaspora. They are teaching Queer African History and creating Queer African Communities - Follow on IG @queermotherland

Ashabi: Black Ace Culture - They do a lot of work advocating for the new Ace pride flag and what Asexuality looks like for the Black experience across the globe.

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This week, we're joined by actor, author, and creator Charmeé Taylor of @bi_astrology and The Good Bi Podcast.We talk about coming out later in life, building bisexual community online, femme-for-femme relationships, bisexual representation in media, and the history behind some of the biggest misconceptions about bisexuality. Plus, we get into dating in LA, BiCons, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Follow Charmeé on social:

IG: @bi_astrology

IG: @thegoodbipodcast

Tiktok: Charmeeifyoudare

Shoutouts:

Kris: The Chi - Season 8, the final season. Congratulations to Lena Waithe, the cast and crew of the longest running Black drama series on premium cable. Follow on IG@shothechi

Shana: Queerpalooza Pride Festival - From the creators of Raw Honey NYC they are taking over NYC & LA in June for a Black & Brown queer festival that’s loud, intentional and unapologetically queer - Follow @queerpalooza

Charmeé: LA Bi Taskforce: Incredible work in culture, wellness and in the LA area. They have a bunch of events coming up - especially for Pride and Bi Visibility week. Mark your calendars @labitaskforce

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This week, we're joined by our first-ever three-time guest, the incomparable Imara Jones. We unpack the escalating attacks on trans rights, what Democrats and progressives are getting wrong, the policies flying under the radar, and where real hope still exists.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Syd - Third album is on the way after a four year break. Beard arrives on July 17 and features Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, and Jordan Ward. The Internet co-founder also tapped Florida duo Blu June for a lead single, “Callin. Follow on IG @syd

Shana: Refuge Restrooms - a trans-led web application that seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming individuals. Users can search for restrooms by proximity to a search location, add new restroom listings, as well as comment and rate existing listings. Follow on IG @refugerestrooms

Imara: Gladys Bookstore - Specifically the community that has rallied around the bookstore after needing to raise $50k to deal with flooding issues from poor infrastructure. @gladysbooksbk

Qween Jean - Activist and two time Tony winning costume designer for Jellicle Ball @qween_jean

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In our latest TV recap special bonus (speshbon?) episode, we share our thoughts and reactions to season 5 of Couples Therapy. Head over to the Bad Queers Podcast Patreon to watch the full video episode.

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This week, there's a verdict in the killing of O'Shae Sibley, a new analysis questions how The New York Times has covered trans rights, and we're celebrating Black queer excellence from the Native Son Awards to our latest WNBA check-in.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we're talking surviving the honeymoon phase without abandoning your friends, navigating income differences in a relationship, and what acceptance really looks like when your family refuses to acknowledge your partner. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on bandwagoning in women's sports and whether the price of Pride is getting too high.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Xula Herbs is LGBTQ, Latina and Black-owned hemp brand. Born out of Mexico City, their mission is to utilize the ancestral knowledge of plant-based healing practices and combine it with modern CBD science to uplift “all bodies left out of our society’s gaze”. Follow on IG: @xulaherbs

Shana: The book “A Little Kissing Between Friends” by Chencia C. Higgins. A contemporary, friends-to-lovers sapphic romance about a music producer, Cyn, and her best friend, Jucee, a dancer, who realize their close bond might be more than platonic, risking their friendship for a chance at love. Follow and support Chencia @chenciachiggins on IG

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:41- Category is: O’Shae Sibley’s killer is convicted
8:17 - Category is: The New York Times Helped Turn Trans Rights Into Political Controversy, Analysis Finds
17:15 - Category is: Native Son Awards Marks 10 Years of Black Queer Excellence
19:44 - Category is: WNBA updates
39:08 - Am I A Bad Queer?
59:22 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:14:57 - Shoutouts

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This week, the trashy Freedom 250 event gives new life to an old Michelle Obama conspiracy theory, a Sister Act actress confirms what queer women have known for decades, the SF Giants find themselves in hot water after Pride Night, and Jay-Z's Target partnership.

In Am I A Bad Queer?, we’re talking introducing your non-Black partner to your family and what happens when you’re unsure about having kids but your girlfriend isn’t. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on a viral video that innovates in ignorance and why young Black queers should stay connected to community.

Kris: Something Different DC - Unique Events, Unique Vibes, Real Connection. Their Unpopular Opinion event caught my eye, cool to see folks create their own powerpoints and argue their different opinions in front of a crowd. They also have game nights, bingo, watch parties and more.

Follow on IG @somethingdifferentdc

Shana: GGG.NYC - Based in NYC - Gay, Gayer, Gayest throws parties for Black Sapphics. Known as your favorite collectives, favorite collective. They recently collaborated with @nsfw.sessions for NYC’s first Black, queer office siren rave. Follow and attend @ggg.nyc on IG

Episode notes:

1:07 - Queer Urban Dictionary
8:56- Category is: UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Shouts “Michelle Obama is a Man!” After White House Match
18:56 - Category is: Sister Act’s Wendy Makkena Reveals she played Sister Mary Robert as secretly attracted to Dolores
24:42 - Category is: SF Giants players draw backlash after writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps
32:02 - Category is: Jay-Z’s Target partnership sparks fresh debate over Black consumer boycotts
40:32 - Am I A Bad Queer?
1:01:36 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:13:02 - Shoutouts

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