GayBCD with Farhad & Sunetro

In the increasingly judgemental world of online dating, especially in the queer sphere, can we ever really be free of the impossible standards we expect people to adhere to? This week, Sunetro and Farhad unravel the idea of how important the concept of looks becomes in the process of choosing people we want to spend time with and how we can still have our likes but still make this process a less anxiety-ridden one, possibly free of shame.

You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r
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What's better, dating someone younger or older? While there's never a definitive answer, hear Sunetro and Farhad talk about dating on both sides of the age pool. This week, let's unpack the idiosyncracies that unravel both dating someone younger and older!

You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r
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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.

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Are we too judgemental and too critical while setting up the foundation for our partners in today’s day and age? How realistic are we while we pick these yardsticks? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about what they look for in their partners, the non-negotiable traits, the absolute no-no’s and the massive changes they’ve seen in their criteria over the course of growing up.

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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What does a child mean in today’s day and age for the queer community? Is it a dream that’s past reality for us or is it something we can still hope for? This week Sunetro and Farhad unspool the idea of what a child means to us, be it the idea of a continuation of our dreams and aspirations, or a limitation to our milestones, or a matter of debate in terms of its necessity.

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.

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What’s cool, what’s not? Are we cool or are we not? Much of growing up is figuring, building, and then dismantling the idea of ‘cool’. This week, Sunetro and Farhad dig deep into their journeys over the years grasping the spectrum of cool and uncool.

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.

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Given the distancing we’ve experienced over months, what does the idea of a hookup mean to us now? This week Sunetro and Farhad chat about how their concept of hookups has undergone a tectonic shift over the lockdown.

You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r
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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.

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When the world’s on fire, a little cynicism is a given. But at what point do we ‘become’ cynics. Is it an unavoidable phase of life that simply comes with clarity about the world or is it still a state of mind that we can fight and train? Sunetro and Farhad unpack the topic of all things cynicism this week.

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.

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As queer folks, more often than not, we do end up facing differing levels of censure. So what do we do with that grudge? Hold on to it to motivate us to do better or let it go as the bigger person? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about how grudges affect them as both holders as well as victims.

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.

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Trigger Warning
In a revelatory episode Sunetro and Farhad talk about the struggles of grappling with self harm in the wake of doubts, insecurities and pain. Oft considered a very common practice within the community, can there be a fool-proof way to bar the onset of the urge?

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a vibrant nightlife synonymous with the queer community? Is nightlife where the community finds its freedom and expression? This week, Sunetro and Farhad reminisce what they miss about their respective versions of the phenomenon called nightlife.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.