GayBCD with Farhad & Sunetro

It is said that art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. And we are so used to seeing photoshopped faces and bodies, and that has disturbed the idea of perfect for us so we feel uncomfortable in our own skin, always chasing that prescribed idea of perfect.

In order to bust this myth and take a step towards empowerment via photography, Raqeeb Raza- an artist wearing many hats including photographer, researcher, reporter, writer, scholar-takes us through his journey of finding art in the real, unfiltered, normal faces and bodies. He talks about shedding the self-conscious feeling and feeling like art with whatever accessories we might be blessed with-abs, flabs, dimples, pimples, jawline, double chin, etc.

Hosts Farhad & Sunetro also discuss with him the censorship issues across social media platforms and Raqeeb highlights some of the biases that companies have while taking down/ retaining reported posts. And make sure to stay till the end because we have a longer list of amazing recommendations for the upcoming weekend!

You can find Raqeeb on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daintystrangerphotos/

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Reel life is inspired by real life. But then why is there so much discrepancy in queer representation? Butch female characters for lesbians, effeminate male characters for gays- how inaccurate is that! And why are they given stories that revolve around their 'queerness' and not around the person they are or their other traits? And why almost always do they have unhappy endings? And what are some of the best examples of representation? (btw, Schitt's Creek is a major favorite!)

To talk about all this and more, we have Sulagna Chatterji- writer and film-maker, someone who has been in the creator circle for enough time to understand how queer stories are looked at by fellow people in the industry. Tune in as she shares her experiences with Farhad & Sunetro.

Sulagna has worked on Alt Balaji's shows- Code M & The Verdict, is the writer of Dice Media's 'Firsts' Season 3, and has a Netflix show coming up next.

You can find Sulagna on Social Media as @beingchatterjee on Twitter & Instagram.

You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)

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In this episode, Farhad & Sunetro discuss the new normal in Queer relationships and their life in general with Suresh Ramdas. They talk about the fight against Article 377, the struggle to legalize marriages within the community, finding a house to live in with a partner and not have landlords or neighbors get judgemental, pressures and repercussions of coming out, workplace inclusivity, Pinkwashing by brands, and above all accepting yourself as an ocean in the drop. Our guest for the episode, Suresh Ramdas is the Global Training Lead with HP. He is Mr Gay India 2019 and an LGBTQ workplace advocate. You can find Suresh Ramas on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suresh_r81/Twitter: (https://twitter.com/sureshramdas)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

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Hola! It's that time of the year when companies share rainbow-themed social media posts, merchandise, and newsletters because it's Pride Month! But for us, it is that time of the year when we accept ourselves and hug our identity all the more and feel proud about it. It is that time of the year when people of the community come together in solidarity to share the joys and sorrows. This week, as we flag off the pride month 2021, we have on board Ashish Chopra- a queer entrepreneur with an online showroom named Beunic where they sell shirts, shoes, and it also is a space for fellow entrepreneurs to showcase their stuff and put them up on sale. Farhad & Sunetro discuss Pride Consumerism, the campaigns- good, bad & ugly; representation of the community in the marketing space, their favorite Queer artists, stuff we love, stuff we hate, exclusivity and inclusivity, and how they deserve to be the story and not the twist in the story. Visit the Beunic website: https://beunic.in/ and you can find Ashish Chopra on Social Media:Instagram: @thechopranextdoorTwitter: @chopranextdoorYou can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

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The dictionary meaning of Homophobia is the dislike of or prejudice against gay people. But here, the buck doesn't stop there. It is discrimination, hatred, lack of empathy, a third-grade treatment, and not accepting them as belonging to the same species. In a time and age where the good and the bad are called out and highlighted, it takes the form of casual teasing, and most of the time it is downright disrespectful. And Farhad & Sunetro are here to talk about it. They share experiences from their personal lives when it all started right from school (which implies the importance of education and empathy right from the tender ages) to now when they are adults navigating a more informed world, that still hasn't fully included them in crucial policies and laws btw. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

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It's our 75th Episode and big hug to everyone who has been with us so far. We hope you'll continue listening to and cheering for us. Dating, something we have spoken about before, and yet there are so many dimensions to it, obviously- it's the apparent pursuit of love and that can never be easy. Sitting at home, the only and best access we can have to people of the community are the various apps, and one of them, which clearly stands out, you'll know why, is Blued. It is one of the most popular gay social networking dating apps with 40 million users worldwide. We invited the insiders on the India side to share what it's like to work in an inclusive place, the various policies within, some usage insights, trends during the pandemic, dating and its side effects, and a chat about the community in general. Palash Borah and Sanyam Sharma from Blued India have an insightful conversation with our hosts that you'll max relate to if you are a queer individual trying to navigate the second most populated country that has an unpleasant gaze just because you have different preferences. Love is love and we try our best to make your life better by bringing across things that matter and have honest conversations. Visit the Blued India website: https://www.blued.com/en/index.htmlFind Palash on Instagram (@Palsisan)And Sanyam (@mua.sunny)Check out Blued India (@blued_india)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

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Our hosts are back with another very relatable topic. And so, so relevant in the present times. Commitment- the act of belonging to someone completely, and the issues that come with it. Some are scared to commit, some want to explore and not be with one person. Some might not be scared to commit but an uncertain future might be a deterrent. Committing but not being able to take it forward in a society-approved manner (read: Marriage)- how is that affecting relationships? And what about partners being in love but having different plans in life? All this and more in this episode. In TickTalk, they talk about the Madras HC Judge who decided to seek counselling to understand same-sex relationships. On SmallTalk, Farhad recommends LetterBoxd while Sunetro talks about The Nevers!Do check out the new episode creative! Do tell us your thoughts on them :)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

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It's a fun episode today with Farhad & Sunetro talking about RuPaul's Drag Race- a reality show spanning 13 seasons, searching for the next drag superstar. They share their favourite moments and contestants from the show. RuPaul's Drag Race has been nominated for thirty-nine Emmy Awards and won nineteen. It has also been nominated for nine Reality Television Awards, winning three, and nominated for six NewNowNext Awards, winning three.In TickTalk, it was all about vaccination and in SmallTalk, Farhad praised two music artists- 'Jessie Ware' & 'Róisín Murphy' while Sunetro told us why we should catch 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines'. Do check out the new episode creative! Do tell us your thoughts on them :)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

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When Money is not being converted into dresses or food, it is chilling in the bank account. And just like humans, money doing nothing will make it dormant. So we have ways to make the money work for ourselves- via investments, insurances, funds, bonds, and whatnot. Now, our hosts aren't experts on the subject matter but they do have an important underlying message for all of us- that saving is necessary. Whether you save for a rainy day metaphorically or to witness a beautiful rainy day in Costa Rica/Hawaii for real; putting aside a part of your earning is always beneficial. Some of us, like Farhad, are scared to go to the bank. Some of us, like Sunetro, have a plan in place. And it's all okay as long as you seek help and figure out ways to manage money. In TickTalk, the spotlight was upon the latest Bhima Jewellers ad.In SmallTalk, Farhad got nostalgic and spoke about 'Waghle Ki Duniya' while Sunetro talks about 'Hereditary', streaming on Netflix. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

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These days, we are out of answers for 'How are you?' or 'How's it going? Making new connections IRL or on social media is backed by a major factor of loneliness. While it is good that people are there for each other, but don't we often run out of topics to talk about that go beyond discussing 'the new normal' or the apathy of the government or sharing pet pictures. Why does this happen? When it comes to making new connections, does a feeling of uncertainty creep up- will we meet, is there a future? Are romantic prospects all about sharing life in the first 2 weeks and fading out to seeing each others Instagram stories and occasionally reacting to them? Well, it's another year, another lockdown and Farhad & Sunetro talk about Quarantine Connections and how to sustain them. On TickTalk, they discuss the latest on 'Drag Race' and on SmallTalk, Sunetro expresses his appreciation for the simple but delicious combo of 'Chutney & Papad', while Farhad is gushing over the 'Chocolate & Salt' combination. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/?hl=en)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com 

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