Keeping It Queer
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsKeeping It Queer is an all-things Queer podcast hosted by Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria. The show looks at the world through a much-required queer lens and covers everything from laws and pop culture to queer lives and myths surrounding being "different". Come on out and join them on this journey. We're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy.
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S03 E19: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
November 07, 2019 06:34 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn the last episode of this season, Navin and Farhad talk about breakups. Why do relationships often end on a nasty note? Is there a better way of calling it off? Can there be an ideal breakup? Tune in to the season finale where our hosts share their experiences of dealing with a breakup and becoming a better person as they overcome it. You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his instagram handle- @houseofnoronha You can listen...
S03 E18: Asexuality - Not A Myth
October 17, 2019 00:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad are joined by their show Producer at IVM Podcasts, Madhuri Adwani to understand asexuality. They bust various myths around asexuality while also discussing the ACE spectrum. Is sex the base of every relationship? How are asexual people perceived? Why is it still treated as invisible on the LGBTQIA spectrum? Tune in to find out what it means to be an ACE and how not to stereotype when someone comes out as one. Find out more about asexuality on AVEN- The A...
(Rebroadcast) S02 E20: Devdutt Pattanaik
October 10, 2019 00:30 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWe are rebroadcasting Episode.20 from the second season of Keeping It Queer to understand our myths better. On this episode of Keeping it Queer, author Devdutt Pattanaik joins Navin to have an in-depth discussion about: How he was first introduced to Indian mythology. How people don't read enough history before interpreting religion. How India's greatest monk wrote the best book on erotica. How he was exposed to all kinds of cultures as a child in the Pre-Hindutva era. In the Culture...
(Rebroadcast) S02 E20: Devdutt Pattanaik
October 10, 2019 00:30 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWe are rebroadcasting Episode.20 from the second season of Keeping It Queer to understand our myths better. On this episode of Keeping it Queer, author Devdutt Pattanaik joins Navin to have an in-depth discussion about: How he was first introduced to Indian mythology. How people don't read enough history before interpreting religion. How India's greatest monk wrote the best book on erotica. How he was exposed to all kinds of cultures as a child in the Pre-Hindutva era. In the Culture...
S03 E17: Adolescence and Crushes
October 03, 2019 00:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Anish Gawande to discuss their celebrity crushes and fantasies around it. They share the experience of watching equivalent-to-porn videos they would jerk off to, falling in love with Shahid Kapoor phase, straight conventional guys playing queer roles and more. Tune in to this episode as you get to revisit your crushes as adolescents and how it taught you to embrace queer aspect of your personality. You can follow Anish Gawande's work on the...
S03 E16: Queering Politics
September 26, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad are joined by the Director of Dara Shikoh Fellowship, Anish Gawande, who throws light on everything political from voting to the Kashmir issue. Have we ever looked at the queer perspective of these issues? Who are the candidates supporting LGBTQIA community? How does a queer lover express during the communication blockade in Kashmir? Tune in to this political understanding from a queer eye to gauge the deeper understanding of issues surrounding us. This ti...
S03 E15: Girl With A Beard
September 19, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by the Performing Artist, Swapnil Alizeh, who has reclaimed the title "Girl With A Beard". She shares her journey of being gender fluid and embracing the idenity of Alizeh. What is her story? Why does she hate Bollywood movies with cliched representations of trans lives? What is true love? Tune in to listen to Alizeh open up about her experiences so far as Navin and Farhad add their humorous anecdotes to this conversation. You can follow Swapn...
S03 E14: Capturing Trans Lives Through The Lens
September 12, 2019 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad talk to the Photographer Praveena Venugopal about her perspectives captured through the lens. She discusses her photography project Beyond Gender where she captured Scottish Queer Lives. What does a photograph represent? Could it tell a queer story? What impact can an artwork create? Tune in to this episode which has detailed photographic and other sensory details about all things queer. You can follow Praveena Venugopal on her instagram handle: @praveen...
S03 E13: Adulting 101
September 05, 2019 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOn this episode of Keeping It Queer, Mansher Dhillon joins Navin and Farhad for yet another conversation on adulting which revolves around their finances, friendships, jobs, cooking, self-care and more. Is there anything queer in growing up the way you do? Tune in to this fun ride as they take you through their insecurities and experiences that made them what you call an 'adult'. You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his instag...
S03 E12: Body Image Issues
August 29, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn the Producer Special, Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by the Producer at IVM Podcasts, Madhuri Adwani. They talk about body image issues related to size, color, ailments etc. Where does the body stand in relation to one's experiences and perceptions? Does the societal conditioning cause damage to one's idea of the self? Tune in to this episode where they share anecdotes of their life that shaped their idea of the body image. You can follow Madhuri on her instagram handle ...
S03 E11: Straight Dating vs Gay Dating
August 22, 2019 00:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBOn this episode, Farhad Karkaria introduces his straight best friend, Mansher Dhillon, a Life Enthusiast and Web Series Creator to Navin Noronha. They discuss how dating differs for a straight person in comparison to a queer person. Have we become more open than the previous generation? Have guys become more conscious after the #metoo wave? What does it take to be an ally? Tune in to this fun conversation which is filled with insights on all kinds of dating scene. You can follow Farhad K...
S03 E10: Don't Be A Drag, Just Be A Queen
August 15, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad talk to the Drag Queen, Sushant Divgikar about his journey as he takes on different roles of being a host, a model, a video jockey, a performer and the list goes on. Known as Rani Ko-He-Nur, Sushant shares what it means to chart the unconventional way that inspires people to come out of the closet. Do we have Drags in our mythology? What can you do to represent yourself as part of the community? Tune in to this fun conversation to know what it means to cre...
S03 E09: Tik Tok and Tech Talk
August 08, 2019 00:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad talk about their favorite Tik Tok videos and how technology has affected their lives. Is it the emerging genre of comedy? Is there something queer in the videos where a guy plays the role of a girl? Does it allow role play and gender bending? Tune in to know how tech savvy your hosts are and how have they used these platforms for Keeping It Queer! You can follow Farhad Karkaria on his instagram handle- @theqr8r You can follow Navin Noronha on his insta...
S03 E08: STIgma
August 01, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBOn this episode, Farhad and Navin talk to the Queer Mental Health Professional, Richa Vashista. She shares her journey of coming out and working with queer communities to talk about the stigma around HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections. What is high-risk behaviour? What is condom negotiation and how can one practice self-care? How does Humsafar help people by talking about physical, mental and sexual health? Has STI been mis-represented in Pop culture? Tune in to steer clear of all the...
S03 E07: Gay Pageants
July 25, 2019 00:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Suresh Ramdas, Mr.Gay World India 2019. He shares his journey of going through Gay Pageant and why are these representations important in a queer space. How is it more than the fanfare of appearance? What are some other ways for him to actively support the cause after Section.377 has been struck down? Tune in to this tete-a-tete where Navin, Farhad and Suresh open up about the Transgender representation in LGBTQAI+. You can follow Suresh Ra...
S03 E06: Monogamy
July 18, 2019 00:30 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn this episode, Farhad and Navin are joined by Stand-up Comedian Jeeya Sethi to discuss monogamy. They discuss the generational shift of how relationship and commitment is perceived by their parents viz the youngsters today. Are there any loopholes in the concept of monogamy? What is a toxic relationship? Do open marriages or open relationships work? Join our hosts and the guest on this open conversation about all things open ended and in the state of fluidity- be it identity or a relatio...
S03 E05: Saahas Group Therapy
July 11, 2019 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBOn the fifth episode, Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by Jagruti Wandrekar and Advaita Nigudkar, Queer Affirmative Therapists. They share how fan-fiction helped them to come out and how they began Saahas therapy group as a queer-friendly space. They explain the queer affirmative counseling approach, group therapy format and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. They ask important questions like - how accessible is therapy? How affordable is it? Can therapy be gender-sensitive? What does...
S03 E04: Fag Hag
July 04, 2019 00:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOn this episode, Navin Noronha introduces his fag hag Jeeya Sethi to Farhad Karkaria. They discuss the term fag hag and what role does that play in a gay person's life. Can there be a bad fag hag? Navin and Jeeya go down the memory lane about how they met and how they work as each other's support system. Tune in to this episode to get a peep into funny anecdotes from Farhad and Navin's life. You can follow Jeeya Sethi on her instagram handle- @jeeyadhadkdhadk You can follow Farhad Kar...
S03 E03: Straight Pride
June 27, 2019 00:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn this episode, Navin and Farhad discuss 'Why Straight Pride?' with our straight guest Abbas Momin who is a stand-up comedian. Navin throws light on the history of the pride month and traces its importance for LGBTQAI+ community. Farhad joins in with his observations about the Pride Walk and Abbas gives his side of the story when he joins in the walk as a straight guy. Do we need a 'straight pride'? Is it another form of practicing homophobia? Tune in to the episode to understand how colo...
S03 E02: #MeToo
June 20, 2019 00:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn the second episode of our queer podcast, our hosts Navin Noronha and Farhad Karkaria are joined by the Social Media Influencer and Writer, Mahima Kukreja. She led the bandwagon of #MeToo movement in India and addressed issues around it. Mahima talks about the movement and its repercussions. Can there be an apology for the same? Has #MeToo reached queer spaces? Who is allowed to call out the harassment? Tune in to this discussion where Mahima, Farhad and Navin articulate what can be a sa...
S03 E01: Reunion
June 13, 2019 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome to the third season of Keeping It Queer. This time around, we have double dose of everything from stories, to discussions, to opinions. We also have a full-time co-host Farhad Karkaria along with Navin Noronha. On the first episode, they discuss how life has changed after Section 377 was struck down. What does it mean to come out? How is coming out to one's parents different than coming out to the public? What if you are a public figure? Both the hosts give a sneak peek into their ...
S02 E30: Ashok Row Kavi
August 23, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOn the season finale of Keeping It Queer, Navin speaks to one of India's early LGBT activists; journalist and writer, Ashok Row Kavi. Ashok is credited to having founded India’s first LGBT magazine in 1990 - Bombay Dost and The Humsafar Trust in 1994. He discusses: His early days as a gay journalist and writer in the country. How he came out in a Hindu monastery. The queer community as part of the Indian pop-culture culture. The politics of shame. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin...
S02 E29: Manak Matiyani
August 16, 2018 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this episode of Keeping It Queer, Navin speaks to Manak Mataiyani, Executive Director, YP Foundation. Manak is a feminist queer activist facilitating youth leadership for social change. He opens up about: Growing up gay in Delhi and dealing with coming out during his college days. How he came to be a feminist in his approach. His work with the YP Foundation, focussing on gender and sexuality. His involvement with the Delhi Pride. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad tal...
S02 E28: Durga Gawde
August 09, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to artist and activist Durga Gawde. Their drag name is Shakti. They talk about: Durga's journey with her gender fluidity. How their parents created an artistic environment for them. What Durga's parents thought about gender roles and how it made an impact on Durga. Durga's days at the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore and The Rhode Island School of Design, America. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad p...
S02 E27: Parmesh Shahani
August 02, 2018 00:30 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Author of Gay Bombay and the Head of the Godrej Culture Lab: Parmesh Shahani. They talk about: Parmesh's early days as a Sindhi boy from Colaba, what his sense of inclusion is and his journey with self-discovering his sexuality. How Parmesh is the diva of 'Viva Vikhroli!' His work with India Culture Lab and collaborating with other corporates and colleges for LGBT inclusion. On the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad go down south wit...
S02 E26: Sex Rated with Esha and Sneha
July 26, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin and Farhad talk to Esha Paul and Sneha Nair, the producers of the series, Sex Rated: A Vice Guide to Sex in India. (https://video.vice.com/en_in/show/sex-rated-the-vice-guide-to-sex-in-india) They talk about: The notions of sex they had, growing up. The sex toys they have used and the different props they discovered while working on the series. How the four of them were first exposed to porn and content about sex. What the state of porn is in th...
S02 E25: Ankit Bhuptani
July 19, 2018 00:30 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to social worker, gay rights activist, founder and chairperson of GALVA (Gay & Lesbian Vaisnava Association), Mumbai. He opens up about: His coming out at the age of 17. How and why he founded GALVA in Mumbai. His perspective about inclusion through faith. How he went around the country in trains to talk about LGBT rights. On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin riff-raff about some recent Bollywood films they watched and didn't r...
S02 E24: Ishmeet Nagpal
July 12, 2018 00:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to gender rights activist, writer and poet Ishmeet Nagpal. She is also the Co-Founder, SXonomics and works with Save the Children, India. She opens about: Her journey with fighting for women's rights and her experiences of being stalked and harassed in Harayana. How incels are coming in the way of women's freedom and rights. How society pressurizes women, irrespective of the different stages in life. The real reasons behind acid attacks. I...
S02 E23: Ishaan Sethi
July 05, 2018 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Ishaan Sethi, Co-Founder, and CEO, Delta App. He opens up about: - His journey about being accepted as a gay man in the U.S and then in India. - Setting up an app to promote inclusion for the LGBT community in the country. - The specifications that differentiate Delta from other networking and dating apps. - The stories, that have come out of this app, the responses to the platform, from across the country. Ishaan tweets at @_IshaanSethi Down...
S02 E22: Vivek Tejuja
June 28, 2018 00:30 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBOn Keeping it Queer this week, Navin talks to Vivek Tejuja, major book nerd and critic. He opens up about: - Discovering great erotica through books. - Watching queer films on Indian movie channels late at night. - The 10 LGBT-themed book every queer kid should read. - How most of the shows we grew up with have queer undertones. Vivek tweets at @vivkeisms On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss fetishes and weird things that turn them on. You can listen to this show an...
S02 E21: Dan Rebello (Queer Rave)
June 22, 2018 07:23 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, teacher and Instagrammer Dan Rebello joins Navin to talk about: What's it like to not conform to one gender. How they deal with their over-inquisitive extended family. How society is not equipped to accommodate non binary individuals. What their Instagram campaign 'Dekhi Andekhi' is all about. On Culture Vulture, Farhad and Navin discuss toxic masculinity and a TV series that breaks that mould. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the I...
S02 E20: Feat. Devdutt Pattanaik
June 14, 2018 00:30 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, author Devdutt Pattanaik joins Navin to have an in-depth discussion about: How he was first introduced to Indian mythology. How people don't read enough history before interpreting religion. How India's greatest monk wrote the best book on erotica. How he was exposed to all kinds of cultures as a child in the Pre-Hindutva era. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin take an in-depth at the new film 'Love, Simon' and the issues surrounding...
S02 E19: Feat. Ankit Dasgupta
June 07, 2018 00:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBThis week, we meet Ankit Dasgupta, who manages social media content for Mirror Now, a reputed news channel. How he first came out to his mom. What's it like to be openly gay in a massive news channel. What was it like to be a part of Flash Mob. Why news debates are necessary, but in a controlled manner. On the Culture Vulture segment of the show, Farhad and Navin talk about their childhood crushes and recommend some cool reboots. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on ...
S02 E18: Danish Sheikh (Playwright of Contempt)
May 31, 2018 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Danish Sheikh, a human rights lawyer who is taking the fight against Section 377 beyond the courtroom and onto the stage, with his latest theatre production, Contempt. He talks to us about the idea behind the play and why he believes that tapping into the anger the queer population in India feels is necessary to challenge the authorities. On the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin delve deep into their sexting habits and discuss a film ...
S02 E17: Praful Baweja
May 24, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Praful Baweja, co-founder of Six Degrees, a growth network for Indian LGBTQ++ individuals to meet; connect; recruit; share skills; leads; referrals and empower each other. He opens up about: - His fascination with books from an early age. - Being there when the Mumbai Pride first started. - Why he feels it's okay to move on to curation of other events for the queer communities. - How the allies are coming out in support of the community. On the...
S02 E16: Feat. Pradipta Ray
May 17, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by filmmaker Pradipta Ray, who talks about the confusion over her name, what it was like to identify as trans in a culturally affluent household, her grandfather's erotica collection and why Hindi films have contributed a lot to the constant fears women live with. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin talk about coping with loss, and two films that portray that queer characters dealing with tragedy. You can listen to this sh...
S02 E15: Anuja and Rupa
May 10, 2018 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, we are joined by Anuja Parikh and Rupa Sengupta, an out and proud lesbian couple responsible for the new venture, Parched. They talk about how they hope to create safe spaces for the queer community and its allies. They also delve deep into weird tinder dates, the L word and dealing with family at parties and stalkers on Instagram. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad talks about the cutest bromances in TV shows and films. Follow Parched here for more upd...
S02 E14: Sridhar and Shibu (Kashish Film Festival)
May 03, 2018 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, we focus on the upcoming KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. And to talk about it, we have Sridhar Rangayan and Shibu Thomas from the KASHISH team joining Navin in the studio. They discuss the joys and difficulties of putting a film festival together, the waves the films have created in India and abroad, and also touch upon the weirdest question people ask queer folks. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad talks about a film that showcases a co...
S02 E13: Shobhna S Kumar
April 26, 2018 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, we met Shobhna S Kumar, founder of QueerInk.com. She talks about how love convinced her to make Mumbai her home, her fascination with books and the role literature, films and the arts play in helping queer artists and their admirers throughout the world cope with the anxiety of coming out of the closet. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin delve deep into the wonderful new reboot of Queer Eye. You can talk to Shobhna here: [email protected] Chec...
S02 E12: Deb, Ankit and Arundhati
April 19, 2018 00:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, we meet Deb and Ankit, two young gay men who found love in each other. Joining them in the studio is Deb's mother Arundhati, who talks about how she always knew her son was gay and also dishes out some secrets! In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin talk about evolution of Queer themes in the Hindi film industry. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZST...
S02 E11: Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil
April 12, 2018 00:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, we are honored to be joined by Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, a role model for several queer people in India. Navin talks to him about what it was like for him to come out as gay despite being from a royal family, what he thinks of heritage and a lineage, and also drops an X-Men reference. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad tells Navin about the resurgence of aesthetic porn. Watch the short NDTV Documentary, Married in Public, Gay in Private here: ...
S02 E10: Siddhant and Kiran
April 05, 2018 00:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this episode, Navin talks to Siddhant More and Kiran, who identify as transmen. Siddhant opens up about how he underwent sex reassignment surgery and how his friends supported him, while Kiran opens up about his passion for the queer community and how he too hopes to fully transition into a male.Tune in to listen to their inspiring story. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends some movies that fall in the STD Horror genre. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows...
S02 E09: Ray
March 29, 2018 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBOn this episode of #KeepingitQueer, we meet Ray, a spoken word artist and social impact specialist. She opens up about how growing up Queer came with jeers, taunts and mental trauma. She also sheds light on how a body cleanse helped her cope with a lot in life. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss the best gay relationships in TV shows. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/s...
S02 E08: Daniel Mendonca
March 22, 2018 00:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week on #KeepingitQueer, we meet Daniel Mendonca, who proudly represents the I in the LGBTQIA spectrum. Having been long-time friends with Navin, Daniel opens up about the many ups and downs he has faced and why he believes Christianity has space to evolve. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener ...
S02 E07: Aruna Desai and Padma Iyer
March 15, 2018 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOn this very special episode of Keeping it Queer, we meet two mothers - Aruna Desai and Padma Iyer. They open up about what's it like to accept your child as queer and the many learnings that come with it. In the Culture Vulture segment, Navin and Farhad talk about the Oscar-nominated queer films and how they have evolved over time. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check ou...
S02 E06: Darshil
March 08, 2018 00:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week we meet Darshil S, a young chef who has been actively involved in organizing the Mr Gay World India pageant. He opens up about how he got involved with the LGBTQ community, what's it like living as a gay Desi man in Australia and how exploring sexual fetishes can help make the world a better place. In the Culture Vulture segment of the show, Farhad talks about unique social dating apps that no one's heard about and opens up about kinks and sexual desires. You can listen to this...
S02 E05: Maya the Drag Queen and Rani Ko-He-Nur
March 01, 2018 00:30 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, we meet two drag queens from India, Maya (aka Alex Mathew) and Rani Ko-He-Nur (aka Sushant Divgikar). Listen as they throw shade each other, serve fish and explain several colorful terms from the world of drag. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends musicians who are a far cry from the regular gay divas and he also ends up learning what the 'Kiki' means. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: ...
S02 E04: Savio Mascarenhas
February 22, 2018 00:30 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week on #KeepingitQueer, Navin is joined by Savio Mascarenhas, founder of Color Positive, who opens up about growing up gay in a joint family setting, enjoying the stage and sharing its joy with others. In the #CultureVulture segment, Farhad recommends a film whilst also divulging a story about a kite, a cliff and rubbing one out. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check...
S02 E03: Ghazal Dhaliwal and Jerry Johnson
February 15, 2018 00:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by writers Ghazal Dhaliwal and Jerry Johnson, who both talk about how mainstream literature and films need an upgrade and also explain why queer people don't need to be "accepted" by people. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad recommends a book that deals with growing up queer. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check ou...
S02 E02: Koninika Roy
February 08, 2018 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBThis week on Keeping it Queer, Navin is joined by Koninika Roy, the Advocacy Manager at The Humsafar Trust. She opens up about her experience of being queer and desi in London and how she got involved in LBT rights. She also tells us how her team reaches out to young bi, lesbian or trans women who are put under house arrest or face domestic violence. In the Culture Vulture segment, Farhad and Navin discuss weird orgasms and aesthetic sex scenes in films and TV shows. You can listen to th...