Queer Vibes Only

Queer Vibes Only

By Navin and FarhadSociety & Culture
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Queer Vibes Only episodes

  • Ep.20 - Pets, Grief, and Existentialism

    On this episode of the Queer Vibes Only podcast, Farhad and Navin discuss grief and how they have coped with it in the recent past. Navin talks about his cat Yvie's passing and Farhad opens up about losing his father. What comes after sadness? Are the stages of grief necessary to go through? What comes after that?

    Tune in to find out.


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    50 min
  • Ep. 19 - Horror, Reality TV, and Party Games

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad talk about how 2025 has been the year for great horror flicks and how queer folx have been co-opting the genre for decades. Farhad is highly invested in Bigg Boss these days and has a great party game to recommend, while Navin is reading a book that might just be the funniest queer book ever.


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    47 min
  • Ep. 18 - Cats, War, & The Comedy Scene

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad give an update on their pets and their mental state, given that world-ending events are at our doorsteps. They also talk about comedians that they are nostalgic about and the current drama unfolding in the Indian comedy scene.

    What does it mean to sell your soul for the art? How to even talk to your therapist anymore? Why is everyone so nasty all the time? Tune in to find out.


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    39 min
  • Ep. 17 - Labubus & 90s Nostalgia

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad discuss the rampant proliferation of Labubus (both real and fake) in our lives. Along the way, they go back in time to the era of collectibles and toys from their youth. What stage of capitalism have we entered? Why is buying a nice TV for Indian parents an exercise in patience? What's their verdict on the Indian version of The Traitors? Tune in to find out.


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    45 min
  • Ep. 16 - Ugh! it's Pride Again.

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad mull on the things that have made this June the saddest Pride month for them. It's not all always rainbows and sunshine after all. How was Navin's latest tour? Why is Farhad feeling underwhelmed? Is family more important than your individuality? Tune in to find out!

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    38 min
  • Ep. 15 - Pride Campaigns

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad talk about how with June around the corner, Pride month campaign discussions have already begun, and with these campaigns come absolute tone-deafness from brands and alleged allies. What's Navin doing in Sydney? Is Farhad's landlord aware of non-binary folx? Will we get a Conclave style documentary for the new Pope? Tune in to find out.


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    Follow Farhad on @theqr8r


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    37 min
  • Ep. 14 - White Lotus, Pop Culture Dump, & Sunscreen

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad discuss the third season of The White Lotus and what worked for them this season. They catch each other up on what they have been consuming, and how they fine-tune recommendations from friends and social media. Who is Sam Nivola related to? What is a Walton Goggins? Is Vaseline changing the sunscreen game? Tune in to find out.


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    44 min
  • Ep. 13 - Oscars, Film Festivals and Movie PR

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad do a debrief of the films that won at the Oscars, and the film festivals season. Along the way, they share experiences about what's it like to witness marketing for movies in real time, and how it drives people to theatres now. Is film criticism passe? Was Demi snubbed? Is All We Imagine As Light really all that? Tune in to find out.


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    38 min
  • Ep. 12 - India's Got Blatant

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad discuss the many pressing questions plaguing India right now, and the many distractions being employed to keep us busy on social media. What happens to free speech now? Will they come for us all one by one? Listen in to find out.

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    Follow Farhad on @theqr8r


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    39 min
  • Ep. 11 - Grindr Audacities and Threesomes

    On this episode of Queer Vibes Only, Navin and Farhad jump right into it, and divulge some interesting threesome stories and the debriefing sessions after. They also discuss how Grindr fares these days as compared to other apps when it comes to sharing intimate details. Do threesomes help queer couples come closer? What is a cuck chair? Is the Kapoor family still keeping it tight? We find out on our first episode of 2025!


    Follow Navin on @houseofnoronha

    Follow Farhad on @theqr8r

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    40 min

About Queer Vibes Only

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Two queer Indians. One very queer podcast.