The Hidden Rainbow

By T and S

Welcome to The Hidden Rainbow, the podcast that delves into the complexities of being South Asian and queer in America. In each episode, we'll be exploring the unique experiences, struggles, and tr

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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

The Hidden Rainbow episodes:

September 01, 2023Ep 6. Goodbye...For Now: South Asian Representing Book and Music Artists For You to Enjoy
Hey guys! This is our last episode for now! We discuss the importance of South Asian American representation in media, and we have given some awesome artists and authors you should check out if you want to explore different options! Music:
Pinkshift: Queer Punk Rock band
I’m Going To Tell My Therapist On You
in a breath
Yasmin Nur: Punk Rock Singer
I wanna throw up
voodoo doll
Gayathri Krishnan: Soft R&B with Carnatic influences (They are absolutely AMAZING!!)
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Eternal Beings
Rhea Raj: Pop
Venom
Devil In A Dress
Raveena: Blues/R&B
Nectar
Hypnosis
Abhi The Nomad: Pop/Rap
Sex n’ Drugs
Floors
Books
We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Notes on Execution by Danya Kukafka (Edgar Award Winner)
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
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53min
August 20, 2023 Bonus Episode: What it is like to be a South Asian Queer Social Media Presence
Hello Guys! Today we are joined by Raagini! She has some amazing insight and advice on how to be true and cherish your queer self. We discuss various topics that plague the LGBTQIA+ and South Asian communities, and how these issues intertwine. We hope you enjoy it!
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53min
July 19, 2023 Ep. 5: LGBTQ+ Experiences Within Muslim Communities in America
In this episode, we are joined by Bird and Hawk. Together, we dive into very deep and vulnerable stories about experiences within the Muslim communities in America. We hope that this episode helps South Asian queers feel less alone no matter what their backgrounds are. Again- I will never get tired of saying this- this podcast is designed to provide comfort and the feeling of community. You are loved. You are seen. We also recently made an Instagram account called hiddenrainbowpodcast. Please feel free to follow and like our recent (and only) post. Our DMs are open to suggestions and feedback. :)
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1h 13min
June 24, 2023 Ep. 4: The Trans/Non-Binary Experience: Culture, Drag, and Mental Health
Welcome to episode 4! We are joined today by M! They are from Pune, India, and together we talk about the process of coming out to yourself and family as a non-binary/trans individual. M brings up personal and important experiences as an Indian international student and the impacts these experiences have had on their mental health. References: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/09/1174752874/india-same-sex-marriage-case-supreme-courthttps://www.thetaskforce.org/new-analysis-shows-startling-levels-of-discrimination-against-asian-american-south-asian-southeast-asian-and-pacific-islander-transgender-people/https://www.thepinknews.com/2020/04/22/brown-drag-exists-south-asian-drag-queens-kings-instagram/
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35min
June 21, 2023Ep. 3 Our Coming Out Stories: Mental Health, Family, and Science
Welcome to Episode 3 of our podcast! Join S and T as we discuss the intersectionality of race and sexuality. We candidly open up about our own experiences within the community and coming out to family and friends. We talk about the Mosaic Brain theory, family, mental health, and sexual violence research within the South Asian Queer Community. Resources discussed in the episode:
SAMAHJ: https://naminj.org/programs/multicultural/samhaj/
Desi Rainbow: https://www.desirainbow.org
References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WE3JLhZoLDOxt8uMwrAIy7VnIGRJxmpCmbgNhdqwL9I/edit?usp=sharing
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1h 13min
June 21, 2023 Ep 2: The Immigrant Perspective of the LGBTQ+ community in China versus America
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Hidden Rainbow! Today we are expanding our reach to central China. We are joined today by a very special guest, Z! They discuss their experience with self-acceptance, censorship, and the differences between living in America vs. China as a queer individual. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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30min
June 01, 2023 Ep 1: Impact of Colonization on the Indian societal Treatment of the LGBTQ+ Community
Hey! Welcome to the first episode of the Hidden Rainbow Podcast! In this episode, we will discuss colonization's impact on the societal treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. We are joined by S and C, who will be talking about their experiences in America being South Asian Queers. Here is a link to our references: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPh8mqYXbC5R8xFBc82FSdLNcWiFeEqJSNb34hfTARE/edit?usp=sharing
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56min

FAQs about The Hidden Rainbow:

How many episodes does The Hidden Rainbow have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.