It’s all Category Is and Bad Queer Opinions this week.

We break down the 2026 Grammy Awards — from Durand Bernarr dedicating his win to butch queens, to Kehlani and Bad Bunny using their moments to say fuck ICE, plus big nights for Lady Gaga, Cynthia Erivo, Doechii, and more, including the In Memoriam tributes.

Then we get into the latest Trump fuckery after a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama was posted — and later deleted — by the White House during Black History Month, and discuss the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort while covering an anti-ICE protest.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Don Lemon and Georgia Fort - Support Don and Georgia Fort on all of their platforms. Follow on IG @donlemonofficial @bygeorgiafort which will have a list of everywhere you can follow them.

Shana: Settle Down Series - Queer love expert. Matchmaker. Hot mess. Mason can fix any heart, except his own. A Toronto based comedy series about relationship expert and podcast host Mason, who discovers his husband, Jarod, feels lonely in their marriage, forcing him to balance his professional advice with his own relationship struggles. Watch on Prime and YouTubeTV - @settledown_series on IG

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Bad Queers is nominated for the Queerties award for Best Podcast.

We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609

Episode notes:

1:40 - Queer Urban Dictionary
4:28 - Category is: Grammy's
20:37 - Category is: The Latest in Trump Fuckery
25:09 - Category is: Georgia Fort + Don Lemon arrested
28:21 - Category is: Unrivaled
36:18 - Bad Queer Opinions
43:37 - Shoutouts

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January gave us 31 straight days of heavy headlines, complicated feelings, and very little rest.

This week, we unpack the aftermath of Alex Pretti’s killing, talk through Kanye West’s latest apology (and what’s conveniently happening next), and discuss Brittney Griner’s new documentary debuting at Sundance Film Festival.

Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? gets into choosing white queer spaces over straight Black ones, muting activist friends for your own sanity, and rejoining dating apps before a breakup is official. We wrap with Bad Queer Opinions and a community check-in on where we even go from here with TikTok.

One of the only good things to come out of January -Bad Queers is nominated for Queerties award Best Podcast.

We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609

Shoutouts:
Kris: Marcus Books - located in Oakland, California, is the oldest Black-owned independent bookstore in the U.S., founded in 1960 by Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson. A cultural cornerstone centering Black stories, history, and community. Follow and support IG: @marcus.books

Shana: Minneapolis Mutual Aid Resource - Local organizations put together a giant list of different community support organizations. Food aid, rent relief and more linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid

Episode notes:

0:41 - Queer Urban Dictionary
1:45 - Category is: Alex Pretti aftermath
16:27 - Category is: Kanye apologizes*
21:19 - Category is: The Brittney Griner Story at Sundance
25:23 - Am I A Bad Queer?
41:14 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:02:47 - Shoutouts

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Y'all. Bad Queers was just nominated for a Queerties award for Best Podcast. Our first nomination!

We'd love your support, vote for our podcast daily until 2/17! https://www.queerty.com/queerties/vote/?category_id=2609

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This week we dive into Angel Reese joining The Hunting Wives, Karamo Brown has had enough of his toxic Queer Eye cast mates and Unrivaled updates.

Plus, Am I A Bad Queer? tackles dating while sober, avoiding politics in romance, and using queerness to finesse work. We wrap with Bad Queer Opinions, P-Valley love, and whether studs finally got their 2026 rebrand.

Shoutouts:

Kris: The L Table - The L Table is a space where lesbians/queer people can show up as their full selves—no code-switching, no pressure, just real connection through intimate dinners, virtual meetups, and fun events like Lesbians and Legos in NC, VA, SC, DC, ATL, and New Orleans.Follow on IG: @theltable_

Shana: Buff Boy Club - Celebrating radical dyke self love and confidence. They promote queer masculinity specifically from a POC perspective - Follow @buffboyclub

Episode notes:

0:41 - Queer Urban Dictionary
8:45 - Category is: The Queerties
13:50 - Category is: Angel Reese Joins Season 2 of The Hunting Wives
16:50 - Category is: ‘Queer Eye’ Star Karamo Brown Opts Out of Morning Show Stops Citing “Mental and Emotional Abuse”
25:10 - Category is: Unrivaled
38:46 - Am I A Bad Queer?
52:23 - Bad Queer Opinions
58:44 - Shoutouts

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It’s one of those weeks. We’re all Category Is this episode, covering escalating ICE violence, Supreme Court arguments on trans sports bans, a Golden Globes recap, a tale of two gospel legends (Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin), Ezee’s fatphobic ragebait skit, and Matt Rogers needing to keep Jasmine Crockett’s name out his mouth. We wrap it all up with our Bad Queer Opinions.

Shoutouts:

Kris: There's Only One Sin in Hollywood - upcoming book by former BQ guest (E144), Rasheed Newson– bestselling author of My Government Means to Kill Me. A cinematic, razor-sharp novel following a backlot fixer’s daring investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor within the glamorous world of Hollywood. Preorder today, expected to be released this June. Follow Rasheed on IG @rasheed.newson.author

Shana: Shoutout to friends of the pod, Neicy and Noiry, for launching Queer Queens Social Club - A Toronto social club for Queer Women of Colour. With curated events to connect, make friends and be home by midnight. These are the same women who run Queer Queens Travel, bringing it to their home town. You can follow and check out their next event @queerqueenssocialclub

Episode notes:

1:18- Queer Urban Dictionary
4:49 - Category is: ABCDEFUCKICE
16:59 - Category is: Supreme Court hearing on trans sports bans focuses on “biological advantages”
25:19 - Category is: Golden Globes Recap
40:15 - Category is: A Tale of Two Gospel Legends
49:48 - Category is: Too Defined
57:04 - Category is: No One's Laughing
1:04:23 Bad Queer Opinions
1:10:58 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with our first new episode of the year. We reflect on the five-year anniversary of the J6 insurrection, unpack a troubling California court ruling impacting LGBTQ+ students, and break down the latest Tyler Perry lawsuit. We also recap the action-packed opening of Unrivaled, take a quick detour into WNBA mess, and get into Am I A Bad Queer? with hooking up with a friend's fresh ex, dating apps at 40+, and messy friend loyalty. Plus, Bad Queer Opinions on baddie privilege and Nicki Minaj.

Shoutouts:

Kris: Basin Street Beanery - Black queer owned coffee brand by Jalynn Nelson. Created in Louisiana, with love, the craft coffee company has products available online for purchase. Follow and support Jalynn @jalynnelson and @basinstreetbeanery

Shana: A South London Dyke Night for music heads. Black and POC prioritised - Founded by MoProbz and Rabz - Follow @wetldn

Episode Notes:
1:36 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:30 - Category is: Federal Judge Rules That Teachers Can Out LGBTQ+ Students to Parents
6:22 - 5th anniversary of J6 insurrection
10:39 - Category is: Tyler Perry accused of s3xual assault for the second time
19:52 - Category is: Unrivaled
31:39 - Am I a Bad Queer
45:00 - Bad Queer Opinions
49:45 - Shoutouts

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We close out our winter break run with nonstop laughs, joined by Aury and Sheria of The Strap Down Podcast. We get into their origin story, queer journeys, life as Black queer comedians in NYC, why Druski’s stud obsession is deeply weird, and—casually—solve racism along the way.

Shoutouts:

Kris: dom + bomb - Black-woman and queer-woman owned inclusive-size fashion brand with headquarters in Spokane, WA. They’re fighting fatphobia and the gender binary through fashion. Follow on IG: @domandbomb

Shana: Sapphx Tribe - Creating space for lesbian love and lifestyle. They share hilarious content and sell sapphic apparel. Follow and support @sapphx_tribe

Aury: Funky Reggae House Party - Put on events and parties in Brooklyn. They throw Queeribean Parties and sadly they are closing and leaving Brooklyn and putting on their last event. Continue to support them on IG- @funkyreggaehouseparty @visuallocs

Sheria: Mrs & Mrs - Run by Black lesbian couple. Post about Black queer love, host retreats and they are awesome. Follow @mrsandmrs_

Follow and support Aury and Sheria

• The Strap Down IG: @thestrapdown
• Youtube: @thestrapdown
• Aury IG: @itsjustaury
• Sheria IG: @sheriamattiscomedy

Episode Notes:

1:00 - Queer Urban Dictionary
5:00 - Guest Intro
6:49 - Origin Story
18:50 - Queer NYC Comedy Scene
32:34 - NYC Dating Scene
56:47 - Druski's Creepy Stud Skits
1:10:17 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:37:22 - Shoutouts

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We’re back with Anna DeShawn to break down the back half of the year — from the WNBA championship and CBA negotiations to Snoop’s Lightyear comments, renewed attacks on trans athletes, and a much better Election Day than last year. We close out with our year-end Bad Queer opinions, shoutouts, and podcast wins as we wrap 2025.

And if you're reading this, we're a Christian podcast.

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E3 Radio Youtube: @E3Radio
IG: @annadeshawn

Episode notes:

1:06 - Recap episode explained

1:56 - July
6:55 - August
14:50 - September
29:53 - October
36:39 - November
46:09 - December
55:08 - Bad Queer Opinion
1:10:50 - Shoutouts

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For our third in a row, we're joined by our dear friend and E3 Radio founder, Anna DeShawn, to recap the year. For part 1, we share our top stories from January through June and end the episode with our favorite social trends and queerest moments of the year.

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E3 Radio Youtube: @E3Radio
IG: @annadeshawn

Episode notes:

1:02 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:55 - Guest intro
5:35 - Recap episode explained
6:42 - January
10:32 - February
16:08 - March
22:01 - April
32:12 - May
44:23 - June
50:33 - Favorite social trends
57:12 - Queerest moments of 2025

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