Bad Queers Shana & Kris

We've got company! Welcome back Jerell, Kerel and Dawon from Minoritea Podcast. After a much needed catch up, we deep dive into what is happening in pop culture. We share our feelings on Jerrod Carmichael's reality tv show, the Cowboy Carter experience (including a ranking of Beyoncé's albums) and WTF is happening with Amanda Seales? 

Shoutouts:

Shana: Hot Flash - a monthly party for our 30+ lesbian and queer community. Hosted by @damn.good.dyke.nights in LA 


Kris: The Black Music Archive - "Black Music Archive" was founded by the talented multidisciplinary artist Milik Kashad. Through unique documentary-style features, he explores and shares the rich history and influence of Black experiences through the lens of music. Follow on IG and Youtube @TheBlackMusicArchive


Jerrell - Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Brandon Jackson. Plus sized, non-binary, Black country singer. Releasing their album this year! Follow @bejaxx on IG


Kerel - Bad Queers - For staying in the podcast game and putting content out into the world. I'm rooting for you! 


Dawon - Black Dolls Matter - For being the representation needed and promoting melanated representation in dolls. Follow on IG @blackdollsmatter. And shoutout to Dawon's company, Dollovable, that designs fashion clothing for dolls. Follow and support on IG @dollovable


Episode Breakdown:
[0:17] Queer Urban Dictionary 
[1:31] Guest introduction - Minoritea Report Podcast
[2:50] Welcome back - Let's catch up wit Minoritea Report  
[14:41] Cowboy Carter & Beyoncé
[25:18] Jerrod Carmichael reality tv show review 
[47:00] Amanda Seales feels 
[1:04:01] Bad Queer Opinions 
[1:20:01] Shoutouts 


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This week we wrap up our thoughts on the University of South Carolina vs. Iowa Women's Basketball Game and our hopes for the WNBA draft. Bad Queer Opinion - Can't be the G.O.A.T. without a championship. Rest in Power to Carlos Collins and we share the top 10 most challenged books in 2023. In AIABQ? we discuss the decision to only date queer women of color and how to initiate a friends with benefits relationship. Bad Queer Opinions are shared on fans continuing to show the same energy they showed in March Madness to the WNBA and managing friends breaking up.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Lesbians of Color History - Archiving and celebrating lesbians of color, their lives, loves, activism, and existence throughout history and today. Follow on IG: @lesbiansofcolorhistory 
Shana: BaeBlackBoy - Bringing Black queer men and others together to build community. They host events (like Hot Yoga, brunch, Beyoncé parties and more) to create spaces where Black, queer people can connect and love on each other. Follow and join their next event @baeblackboy on IG

Episode Notes
[00:24] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[02:17] - Category is: Women's Basketball - Iowa vs. South Carolina 
[25:01] - Category is: Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023
[26:43] - Category is: RIP Carlos Collins 
[31:46] - Am I A Bad Queer?
[40:05] - Bad Queer Opinions 
[49:44] - Shoutouts


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Welcome to our special Cowboy Carter review! We start off the episode discussing Jerrod Carmichael's new reality TV show and the awkwardness that ensues. We continue our predictions for the NCAA Women's Basketball - March Madness tournament (we are a South Carolina podcast) and a full review of the Elite 8 games and controversy surrounding LSU (I mean, Kim Mulkey). All of this happens before we welcome Joshua Mackey, Assistant Editor of INTO, for a deep dive on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album. We discuss the symbolism behind lyrics, behind the scenes, our unpopular opinions about the album and share our top 5-ish songs from the album.

Shoutouts:
Shana: IN THE LIFE Archive 2.0 - An oral history project archiving the stories of how Black Queer and Trans people lived and loved. Follow, support and learn @inthelifearchive2.0 
Kris: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby Essay about the gory particulars of her real life, all that festers behind the glitter and glam. Follow on IG @bitchesgottaeat


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After a month of travel, we're back with a live-ish, fast-and-furious episode– we have a LOT to cover. Fake news got exposed this week as Media Matters released their study on  The New York Times anti-trans misinformation in their reporting. The madness of March is upon us and hasn't disappointed, we talk the first two rounds of the Women's BBall tourney and Sweet 16 predictions. Plus we button up this season of Love is Blind with our final thoughts on the finale and reunion.

Shoutouts:

Shana: Tuesday Harper: Author, creative, and entrepreneur who writes love stories about Black Queer Women. Not only that, Tuesday has pulled together a list of WLW books for your reading pleasure. Check out their books Queen of the Banished, Someone Like Her and The Bedroom Trilogy. Follow on IG @tuesdaywrites 

Kris: No Skips with Dani Janae: Recently launched newsletter by former guest and BQ friend Dani Janae.  Dani reviews albums that she thinks "no skips" from years past. First one was on Toni Braxton 1993 self-titled classic.  Follow Dani on IG: @bell.biv.dahoe
Subscribe on Substack: https://noskps.substack.com/


Episode Notes
[00:18] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[04:10] - Category is: Real Fake News | Feels Fake but Real News 
[11:50] - Category is: March Madness
[26:18] - Category is: Love is Blind Finale/Reunion Final Thoughts
[37:55] - Am I A Bad Queer?
[46:00] - Bad Queer Opinions 
[49:30] - Shoutouts 
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We have company! Hope Giselle joins the show to discuss her Miami upbringing, how dance and theater shaped her life, and her trans-awakening while attending an HBCU.
We also dive into her new role as Executive Director, President, and CEO of the National Trans Visibility March, what to expect from this year's march, the stress and excitement of planning her upcoming wedding, and Hope's Cowboy Carter predictions. 

Shoutouts:
Shana: Queer Fem Parties: Cultivating a community celebrating QTBIPOC pole and drag artists in the Bay Area. They have a mix of fundraisers, parties, brunch and more. Follow and support @queerfemparties on IG

Kris: Black House Radio: a YouTube series for Black DJs and Black sound paying homage to the past, present, and future of house music. Follow on YT/IG @blackhouseradio
Hope: Black Trans Femme Collective: creates spaces for the production and preservation of Black trans art and culture by building community with Black trans femme artists and providing them with the resources and support necessary to thrive. Follow and support on IG @btfacollective

Ways to follow and support Hope Giselle
IG/TW/FB: @hopegiselle
TikTok: @hopegiselle1
National Trans Visibility March: @transvisibilitymarch
Website: https://www.hopegiselle.com/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hopedisguised


Episode Notes
[00:16] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[03:28] -  Hope intro
[04:46] - Growing up in Miami and in the arts
[09:00] - Starting and coaching the first dance team at Miami Senior High
[15:51] - Hope’s Trans Awakening 
[24:06] - Experience at Alabama State
[33:29] - New role as Exec Dir, President, and CEO of National Trans Visibility March
[37:25] - Ways to support and what to expect at the National Trans Visibility March
[45:39] - How Hope met her fiancé + wedding planning 
[52:23] - Cowboy Carter predictions 
[59:00] - Bad Queer Opinions 
[1:16:30] - Shoutouts 
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We have company! We're diving into the world of travel with Neicy and Noiry of Queer Queens Travel (QQT).  The Toronto natives share how they met, the QQT origin story, the current state of Black queer travel, and travel advice for introverts and planning friend trips.

Shoutouts:
Shana: Queer Aunties- an online platform and creative agency exclusively celebrating Black and Brown Queer culture and community. Follow on IG @queerauntiesla

Kris: Devon Blow - multi-talented queer illustrator, designer, and writer. Follow on IG @devthepineapple
Neicy: Lady Phyll - activist, writer, and community organizer internationally known for her work for racial, gender and LGBT+ equality. Lady Phyll is the co-founder and Chief Executive of UK Black Pride and executive director of Kaleidoscope Trust. Follow on IG @ladyphyll 

Noiry: Enchanté Network - a national network connecting and supporting over 200 pride centres and 2SLGBTQI+ service providers across Canada. Follow on IG: @enchantenetwork


Support Queer Queens Travel
IG: @queerqueenstravel
Website: https://www.queerqueenstravel.com/


Episode Notes
[00:19] - Queer Urban Dictionary
[02:21] -  Intro to Neicy and Noiry of Queer Queens Travel
[05:53] - How Neicy and Noiry met, Black in Asia experiences, and first trip together
[14:04] - Earliest travel memories
[17:25] - Motivation behind starting Queer Queens Travel
[24:35] - Managing multiple personalities in large travel groups
[33:13] - Vetting process for safe queer travel
[35:22] - Advice to introverts for group travel
[41:22] - Tips for planning trips with friends
[53:07] - Bad Queer Opinions 
[1:18:19] - Shoutouts 


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