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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Episodes
S02 E01: Sadhna Prasad and Shanthi Sonu (Aravani Art Project)
February 01, 2018 00:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBNavin is joined by Sadhna Prasad and Shanthi Sonu, members of The Aravani Art Project, who discuss how they are reaching out and encouraging conversations surrounding the transgender community across the country through wall art. In the all new Culture Vulture segment, Farhad Karkaria recommends a TV show that he can relate to his own life as a queer person. 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...
Ep. 20 feat. Gauri Sawant
May 22, 2017 00:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn the season finale of Keeping it Queer, prominent Transgender activist Gauri Sawant, opens up about: Why she had to leave her family behind. The creative ways she likes to abuse. Why she decided to adopt Gayatri as her daughter. What being a mother is truly like. 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/...
Ep. 19 feat. Jerry Johnson
May 15, 2017 00:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Jerry Johnson, prominent gay rights advocate, opens up about: Why old aunties believed he could perform miracles. What his experiences with his previous relationships have taught him. Why falling out of love is okay. The need to be open about your sexuality in your workplace. You can also check out 'The Myth & Culture Podcast', which Jerry co-hosts with author Devdutt Patnaik, here: http://www.audiomatic.in/category/the-myth-culture-podcast/ You...
Ep. 18 feat. Shiv Pandit and Siddharth Menon
May 08, 2017 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin Noronha talks to the cast of the film LOEV, a gay love story set against a road trip. Cast members Shiv Pandit and Siddharth Menon open up about: What it is like to get into the skin of a gay character. How director Sudanshu Saria wowed the actors with his script and filmmaking techniques. The difficulties of shooting a kissing scene in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. How they feel about Bollywood's "gay curse". This is an IVM Production; ...
Ep. 17 feat. Gautam Yadav
May 01, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Gautam Yadav, program officer for Humsafar Trust, talks to Navin about: Why he decided to come out to his dad first. The incident that convinced him to leave school for good. What it is like to be a PLHIV in India and the medication involved. What he hopes to achieve with his venture, Youth Lead. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: http...
Ep. 16 feat. Sakshi
April 24, 2017 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Sakshi, founder of Gaysi Family (http://gaysifamily.com/), opens up about: Why she never had to go through the coming out experience. What the heydays of blogging were like. How stories of Indian Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans women need to be told. How the famous 'Dirty Talk' open mic was born. Why she decided to publish a full-blown LGBTQ magazine. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app ...
Ep. 15 feat. Divya Roop
April 17, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to Divya Roop, a gender non-conforming androgynous blogger. On the show, he opens up about: How he grew up in different cultures across different states in India. How he first discovered gay porn. How religious scriptures are misinterpreted by bigots. How he was physically assaulted by homohobes and how he made them pay for it. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google ...
Ep. 14 feat. PK aka Prachi
April 10, 2017 00:30 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, PK Bhai aka Prachi Kathale, opens up about: - Why she never had to officially come out of the closet. How she fell in love with a girl at the age of 6. How her friend was extorted for being gay. Her views about relationships within the LGBT community. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: ...
Ep. 13 feat. Rakesh
April 03, 2017 00:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin interacts with Rakesh from Gaurav CBO, who helps counsel young LGBT individuals and male sex workers. Though he isn't out of the closet, this man has helped save so many lives and we get a glimpse of his personal life too. This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts on the go, download the IVM Podcasts app on Google Play: https://goo.gl/bI1toI and on iOS: https://goo.gl/9UhnGd Or come find us: Website: Indusvox.com Facebook: https:...
Ep. 12 feat. Mili Sethia
March 27, 2017 00:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, graphic artist Mili Sethia opens up about: - Her imaginary friends in school. - How she learned kickboxing and ballet in the same year. - Why Gen Z has better make-up skills. - How a semi-naked Shakti Kapoor got her hired. - Why she prefers to identify as queer. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your p...
Ep. 11 feat. Sumit Pawar
March 20, 2017 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Sumit Pawar of QKnit and Yaariyan, opens up about: The need to mobilize the LGBTQ youth. How to tackle gossipy relatives. Where he gets inspiration for his unique attires at the Pride. Why sexism and homophobia go hand in hand in the Indian society. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Be...
Ep. 10 feat. Aditya Joshi
March 13, 2017 00:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn the latest episode of Keeping it Queer, Aditya Joshi, a PHD student and activist, talks about how he was called names for being different, why his sister-in-law created a fake dating profile, why furry bears are here to stay and most importantly, how he started the Sathi connect cell in IIT Mumbai. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your...
Ep. 09 feat. Shruta Neytra
March 06, 2017 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, bisexual activist Shruta Neytra talks about her simple life in the lush surroundings of Borivali, going through the "phase" and getting out of it, and discloses why people in the LGBTQ community know her as 'M-Seal'. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podili...
Ep. 08 feat. Alok and Shaktii
February 27, 2017 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Navin talks to spoken word performer/activist Alok Vaid-Menon and their close friend Shaktii. They together talk about the problems faced by trans individuals of colour in America, how they feel living under the homophobic Trump administration and why it's okay to not come out. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you us...
Ep. 07 feat. Sridhar Rangayan Part 2
February 20, 2017 00:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn the second part of this conversation with Navin Noronha, filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan opens up about how he met his partner of 22 years, why making films on LGBTQ issues can be daunting and why organising the Kashish film festival tends to be a lot of hard work. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Facebook: https://goo.gl/EKPnU6 This is an IVM Produc...
Ep. 06 feat. Sridhar Rangayan
February 13, 2017 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, prominent LGBT filmmaker and co-founder of The Humsafar Trust, Sridhar Rangayan talks about how his movies set out to advocate gay rights and his work with India's first gay magazine, Bombay Dost. This is part 1 of the conversation, the second part will be available next week. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Face...
Ep. 05 feat. Kartik Sharma and Cleston D'costa
February 06, 2017 00:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, Kartik Sharma and Cleston D'costa, members of the QGraphy team talk about the role photography can play in activism, the importance of coming out and also why loving yourself can make all the difference. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on iTunes: https://goo.gl/vh7cQp Or you can find us on about any app you use to get your podcasts; Stitcher, Overcast, Beyond Pod, Podilingus (that is...
Special Edition: Voices from the Mumbai Pride
February 01, 2017 10:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBThe 2017 Queer Azaadi Mumbai Pride march saw an overwhelming response from LGBTQ individuals and straight allies alike. We go into the thick of it to learn what the Pride march symbolizes for those who were a part of it. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Facebook: https://goo.gl/EKPnU6 This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come ...
Ep. 04 feat. Urmi Jadhav
January 30, 2017 00:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, transgender activist Urmi Jadhav sheds light on the many struggles transgendered individuals go through in India, how they live together as a family and the stigma that stops people from treating them as equals. If you're a young LGBTQ individual looking for someone to talk to, you can reach out to Humsafar Trust on: 022 2667 3800 or visit the centre in Santacruz East. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You c...
Ep. 03 feat. Sonal Giani
January 23, 2017 00:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this episode of Keeping it Queer, bisexual activist Sonal Giani talks about how she first came to terms with her sexuality, teaches us how to pronounce her surname and also opens up about the homophobia she dealt with at her workplace. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Facebook: https://goo.gl/EKPnU6 This is an IVM Production; for more such aweso...
Ep. 02 feat. Vivek Patil
January 16, 2017 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode of Keeping it Queer, activist and gay rights advocate Vivek Patil opens up about his early childhood in Vasai, how he found confidence in his sexuality and how he landed in the police commissioner's office with a dildo in his hand. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Facebook: https://goo.gl/EKPnU6 This is an IVM Production; for more s...
Ep. 01 feat. Harrish Iyer
January 09, 2017 00:30 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode of Keeping it Queer, activist and gay rights advocate Vivek Patil opens up about his early childhood in Vasai, how he found confidence in his sexuality and how he landed in the police commissioner's office with a dildo in his hand. The Keeping it Queer podcast is available on Audioboom: https://goo.gl/ZpfjJY You can also find it on any of your favourite podcasting apps. Also, follow Keeping it Queer on: Facebook: https://goo.gl/EKPnU6 This is an IVM Production; for more s...
Ep. 00: Preview
January 05, 2017 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBA show hosted by comedian Navin Noronha, that welcome members from the LGBT community who are out and proud and cover everything from the quirks of their sexuality to how their lives evolved as a queer individual. The idea being to normalise the gay conversation and make everyone realise that it isn't much different for gay folks. #LGBT #Community See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.