This week on Bad Queers, we break down Tennessee’s anti-trans healthcare bill, celebrate some very queer Hall of Fame wins, and get into the biggest WNBA Draft moments. Plus, we answer your Am I a Bad Queer? questions on staying for the rent, needy friend dynamics, and catching feelings for a bi-curious friend, and we have a few words for Caitlyn Jenner.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Natalie J. Harris - Director, BQ alum - check out ep 113. Natalie’s short film Pure is officially being developed into her debut feature film, Pure. The feature expands the HBO Max-acquired short into a queer coming-of-age story set in Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland, with Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes attached to star. Congrats to Natalie and you can follow and support her @nataliejasmineharris on IG

Shana: R&B Singer/Songwriter Remi - Arkansas born, whose music explores love, loss, healing and self-discovery with an emotional honesty listeners not only hear, but feel. New single Let’s Talk was released last week. Follow and support @itsremi on IG

Episode notes:

0:18 - Queer Urban Dictionary
7:04 - Category is: Tennessee Houses Passes Bill Requiring Public Reporting of Trans Data, Sparking Outrage
12:57 - Category is: Queer Hall of Famers
16:00 - Category is: WNBA Draft
44:42 - Am I A Bad Queer?
58:49 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:03:55 - Shoutouts

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It’s our 300th episode, and we’re celebrating with the iconic Crissle West as we talk podcasting, therapy, dating, her favorite Beyoncé album and songs, and one very necessary Bad Queer Opinion on the overuse of “partner.”

Shoutouts:

Kris: Trans Masc Studies: is a research project by Ellis Jackson Kroese that looks into the history of trans masculine and trans masculine-adjacent identities and presentations across history. Follow and support them @transmascstudies

Shana: The Here Project: Pride and Belonging in African Art - Nearly 60 works by LGBTQ+ artists from across Africa and the Diaspora, the largest exhibition of its kind, is currently at the Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C. If you can’t visit in person, check out the book The Here Project which has the entire project in a book for you to have at home.

Crissle: BlaqueOut.Com - They have a magazine and talk about everyday issues for Black Queer folks. They blog and cover issues pertaining to our community

Episode notes:

2:24 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:34 - Guest Intro
7:22 - Origin Story
11:43 - Dating in NYC
18:04 - When The Read took off
22:58- Crissle's Couch
47:11 - Fav Beyoncé album and song
48:38 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:04:16 - Shoutouts

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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.

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This week, we break down the IOC’s transphobic new testing policy, the Supreme Court ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, and more MNBA mess. Plus, the WNBA’s newest romance, our NCAA tourney picks, your dating dilemmas, and a Bad Queer Opinion on Black celebs coming out the MAGA closet.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Saphlicks Film Collective - Saphlicks is a dynamic sapphic film collective based in New York City, designed to foster a supportive and creative community for queer filmmakers. Through its bi-monthly events, Saphlicks is building a network of like-minded creators, professionals, and enthusiasts who are passionate about film, diversity, and queer culture. Follow and support on IG @saphlicks

Shana: Amiellevia: The Global Lesbian and Queer Women’s App where you can find events, communities, friends and dating all in one place. Black, Queer, Women owned app - follow @amiellevia on IG

Episode notes:

0:18 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:14 - Category is: International Olympic Committee - Female Athletes must undergo sex test in order to compete in women’s categories
7:40 - Category is: Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision
11:12- Category is: MNBA mess
17:48 - Category is: Love & Basketball
41:12 - Am I A Bad Queer?
51:10 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:05:58 - Shoutouts

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PATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast

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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.