Older and wiser… what does that mean really? This week, Sunetro and Farhad go on a rollercoaster of emotions to unpack the idea of maturity and the various facets it encapsulates for each of 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: ...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Beauty and makeup have always played a big role in the shaking up the traditional tenets of masculinity. What role do these elements play in today’s day and age? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about how curious, little experiments with makeup have come to define and redefine various aspects of their queerness over the years. 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 ( htt...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 40
How fragile is the sense of self worth under the lockdown circumstances? Are we more prone to doubting ourselves with the constant sense of static? Sunetro and Farhad chat about the process of building self worth and its challenges on this week’s episode! 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 a...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Does ambition really push us forward, or does it, in covert and overt ways, hinder our progress? What does ambition even mean in a world that’s come to a standstill? Hear Sunetro and Farhad unpack this topic this week on a new episode! 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 sho...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode we do a basic catchup on what's keeping us going in quarantine. From books to movies, music to a very random segue on how to separate the art from the artist. This episode is a mixed bag of fun. 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 ap...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Do fathers and queer kids have a tenuous relationship? What are the generational challenges we can see fathers facing day in and day out? What is a good father? On the occasion of Father's Day, Sunetro and Farhad unpack the real meaning of being a father in the new milennium! 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 ...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 36
What does Pride truly stand for? Is it merely celebrating your existence? Or does it encompass a far wider conversation of pushing boundaries of tolerance and acceptance. In light of the Pride month, Sunetro and Farhad talk about the multifarious dimensions to this very simple 5-letter word. 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/?...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 35
'I' is an important word today, more than ever, while we all struggle with a sense of self under the lockdown. This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about Self Care and its vital importance today, tomorrow and forever in keeping oneself feeling valued and uplifted. 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...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Is therapy just chitchat with someone you don't know? It is really necessary? Does it really work? Or is it just another drain on our pockets? This week, Sunetro and Farhad get up close and personal with their perspective on therapy and talk about what it means for the queer community. 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 ...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Going nuts in this lockdown or busting too many? Sunetro and Farhad talk about how they've been keeping their testosterone levels in check and what an orgasm(s) in itself means to them anymore. 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: htt...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Does religion enable or disable? Can religion today seamlessly blend with queer identities or does it need massive tweaking? Is it a personal belief system or a communal moral compass? This week Sunetro and Farhad dish deep about the intricacies and idiosyncracies of religion, faith and the queer identity. 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/...
May 19, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 31
With the lockdown on extended play, sexting is the closest to physical contact for a large part of the community. How does this play into the dynamics of authencity and roleplay? Tune in this week as Sunetro and Farhad talk about it. 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...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
When it comes to relationships, does over truly mean over? Or are we willing to allow for second chances? This week, Sunetro and Farhad discuss their views on second chances and redemption when it comes to romance, relationships and more! 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 ...
May 06, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Is food just sustenance or is it therapy? Or is it an even more deep-seated emotional personification of dreams, desires and more? Get surprising peeks into what food means for Sunetro and Farhad on a new episode of GAYBCD! 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 IV...
Apr 28, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode of Gaybcd, Sunetro and Farhad try and disseminate what money really means for us. Do we control its effect on us or does money control us? What's the link between finding money and finding your happy? Tune in to find out! 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 s...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Continuing the quarantine series, this episode has Sunetro and Farhad discuss the could-be's, would-be's and should be's of living life under lockdown. What does this lockdown mean psychologically, sexually and socially for us as individuals and a community? Tune in to find out! 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 c...
Apr 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
25! On our 25 episode pitstop, Sunetro and Farhad take a series of questions from the audience and answer no-holds-barred. From personal to social, we go through a wide range of questions and believe us when we say, it's fun! 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 ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this episode, Sunetro and Farhad talk about how the lockdown has affected all of us. Is it a reset button for the society? Is it a doomsday call? Or is it just another obstacle that we have to figure our way around? Take a peek into the social and psychological challenges of living life under #Lockdown. 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/...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode, Sunetro and Farhad talk about how long distance relationship is a relative term when one lives in Mumbai. Are we always in a long distance relationship when we depend on online platforms for all the socializing needs? How do relationships evolve? What is the concept of 'space' in a relation? Tune in to this episode to understand modern day love as it is today with Sunetro and Farhad. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram ...
Mar 03, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Who is straight enough? Does platonic non-sexual relationship exist? What happens when one hooks up with someone who hasn't come to terms with their sexuality? On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro talk about dating closeted or married people and what are its consequences. Tune in to this episode to understand and analyze the complexities involved in the monogamous and exclusive relationships. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @...
Feb 25, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
On our Valentine's Special Episode, Farhad and Sunetro analyze the importance and the hype around Valentine's Day. Is it merely an extension of commercial consumption? Does it put unnecessary pressure on the partners to go out of their way and express love? Or does it really feel nice to acknowledge love on this day? Tune in to find out which movies would they watch with their partners on this day and how far would they go to challenge it or be a part of the celebration! You can follow Farhad on...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro discuss what it means to cheat someone when we are entering the age of open relationships. Is it emotional cheating or physical cheating? Do we feel possessive about our partners? Tune in to this tete-a-tete where both the hosts talk about their experiences of cheating as well as being cheated on. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to this show and other awesome ...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro talk about the idea of Happily Ever After that has been passed to us since childhood through fairy tales. Does it exist or does it have different versions? Is it dependent on another person? Is marriage the ultimate end of 'Happily Ever After'? Tune in to this conversation where both the hosts give us different views on these narratives and recreate versions of 'Happily Now'. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro talk about their preferences when it comes to choosing their sexual partners. Do these choices mean that one is racist or biased? Is there a different reading when someone talks about what they prefer in their sexual act? Tune in to this open hearted chat between both the hosts as they take us into the ABC of top, bottom and middle. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can li...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro talk about substance abuse, addiction, obsession and chemsex. As they share their personal experiences, they discuss different kinds of circumstances and behavior that lead to it. Is high fun a moral issue? How can the message of quitting be reconfigured differently? How aware are we while partaking it? Tune in as Farhad tells you how he quit chain smoking and Sunetro tells you about his constant questioning around substance abuse. You can follow Farhad on his...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this episode, Sunetro and Farhad share their experiences of being from different cities and how it has impacted their identities. What is it like to be queer in the small town of Ranchi? How is a Parsi queer boy looked at in Mumbai? How is the life in the metro city different than any other town of India? Tune in to this very personal conversation where both the hosts trace their childhood and adulthood in their respective cities. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You ca...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro have the guest for the first time- Madhuri Adwani who also hosts a show called 'Tapri Tales' on IVM Podcasts. They talk about the current state of Politics in the country and their role in it. How political is personal? How does one understand mental health and anxiety in these times of political crisis? Tune in to the episode to understand the politics of our day to day lives and how each opinion and conversation adds to the formation of critical masses. You ...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On this episode, Sunetro and Farhad round up their discussion on all things queer by recommending tv shows, series and movies that we can watch as we go on a Christmas break. How has the narrative around queer identities changed across years? How have some of their favourite shows aged? Sit with your pen to take down all these amazing recommendations from our hosts' dairies. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged You...
Dec 24, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode, Sunetro and Farhad talk about friendships with a nuanced perspective of how each friend adds to their life. Is it possible to let go of certain friends? Can friendships be toxic? Are straight friends different than gay friends? Tune in to the conversation to know how both of our hosts have understood friendships in their personal lives. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to this sh...
Dec 17, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
On this episode, Farhad and Sunetro take us through the rigmarole of going through the breakup. They discuss what can be a healthy or a good breakup. Is there a formula to come out of it? How different is it to breakup in a gay relationship? Tune in to this episode as both the hosts share their experiences of growing and healing through each breakup. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to this show ...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
