Superhero fans unite! This week Farhad and Sunetro talk all about superheroes- queer or otherwise. They revisit their (and our) childhood and their favourite cartoon superheroes, talk about the ones on the big screen and discuss them from a non-binary perspective. On tick talk, they speak about the controversy around Lil Nas' music video.On Small talk, Farhad recommends 'Shtisel' (Netflix) and Sunetro recommends 'Worn Stories' (Netflix). You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(ht...
Apr 13, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This week our boys invoke their inner 'Monica Geller' as they dive into the discussion around cleanliness and hygiene. Whether it's a conference or a date, a person or a pet, maintaining basic hygiene is imperative. Listen up as Farhad and Sunetro discuss their personal experiences, good and bad; draw the line between finicky obsessions, OCDs and basic hygiene rules. For TickTalk, they talk about the 'International Transgender Day of Visibility'; and on Small Talk- Farhad is all praises about 'W...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This is a rebroadcast episode. '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/...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Farhad has been a cat parent for almost 5 years and Sunetro recently embraced parenthood by adopting a puppy, and he has been on cloud nine ever since! So this week they decided to talk about their respective babies and about pets in general. How they add so much value to life, their adorable and annoying habits, working from home with them lurking around, the difference in the expressions of affection of cats and dogs, and how sometimes they are the only companion one has! We also have special ...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 68
In this episode, Farhad & Sunetro discuss the slow decay of the top-bottom dichotomy. In an age where gender and sex as constructs are being questioned, breaking this binary is something they ponder about. While these terms may be elements of self-identity, is it may be time to either broaden this spectrum or abolish this altogether? Tune in to find out! We also have special segments now: In the beginning, it's a ‘Tick Talk' where THEY discuss fresh news from the queer world with a couple of...
Mar 16, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Being queer, a lot of energy is spent giving explanations for the most basic things, often to the point of having to justify existence. Nope, we’re not being dramatic here (gasp)! If you live in India today, you’d know! After a little sabbatical, our hosts Farhad & Sunetro are back. On this episode, they talk about the pains of being queer… right from nosey questions during house-hunting, unsolicited curiosity at work, or just a pure lack of role models overall!. We also have 2 special segme...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Can a person have just one best friend? Does the concept of best friends stay relevant as we grow older? Also, don't we all know of that girl who has a gay best friend that she is super comfortable with and people are slightly jealous of her- ever wondered how that best friend feels? Farhad and Sunetro talk about all this and much more before going on a little break. You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r ( https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/?hl=en ) You can follow Sunetro on his...
Feb 02, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 65
In this episode, our hosts Farhad & Sunetro have a healthy conversation about workouts, diets, lifestyle and organic products. They talk about health in general, in the pandemic and for the queer fam. 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 A...
Jan 26, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It's time for another yearly binge report of all things Farhad and Sunetro have consumed in this godforsaken year. From the best films to everything pop culture related here's tons of things they discovered, loved and hated in 2020. 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 ...
Jan 13, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Emoji: 🤔 Have you ever thought how different life would be if we were straight? Would we be a drastically opposed version of us? Or would we, at the core, still be the same? This week Sunetro and Farhad get a little existential with this question and go on a roller coaster of what ifs! 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...
Jan 05, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Let’s end the year on a hopeful note, shall we? More than anything, this year has taught us the importance of looking forward and keeping hope alive. This week, Sunetro and Farhad manifest 2021 and what it can bring along with it in the last episode of the year! 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...
Dec 29, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Siblings, especially if not queer, can play an important role in the lives of queer folks. Sometimes proxy parents, sometimes proxy confidantes and sometimes proxy objectors even. Is there a guidebook to make it work with your sibling? This week Sunetro and Farhad try 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...
Dec 22, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
When it comes to queer folks and stereotypes, is it a case of no smoke without fire? In a light-hearted episode, Sunetro and Farhad toot, boot and shoot the most oft-used stereotypes within the community and investigate if there’s actually some truth to their basis. 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 ...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Who pays for the bill on a date? How bad is it to ghost someone? Is there a polite way to ask your new fag hag to calm down? Join Sunetro and Farhad this week as they discuss the unspoken etiquettes and manners of being gay. 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 I...
Dec 08, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Why do we fear any kind of reset in our lives? What does it take for the positives of starting over to overcome this very fear? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about how starting over in any sphere of life, be it love, friendships, jobs, geographies etc, can be painful, necessary and often times the start of happiness. 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://ww...
Dec 01, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In the midst of a raging pandemic, has singlehood and personal space taken on a new meaning? Have we entered a new era where company and companionship is craved more than ever? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about the post-pandemic definition of singlehood. 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 ...
Nov 24, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 56
How does one, in a world pervaded by the digital experience, exclude and remove oneself from being a victim to online hate? How does one even begin to not let it control their lives, perceptions, mental health et al? This week, Sunetro and Farhad talk about the power and pitfalls of unchecked expression that social media allows.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://ww...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 55
What’s celebration looking like this year? Grim and subdued? Or a shifting sign of new beginnings? On this week’s episode, Sunetro and Farhad discuss how they plan to bring in the festive cheer the queer way with a heartfelt message for all the fans out there. 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 s...
Nov 10, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Where does the act of checking one’s privilege tip from necessary self awareness to self flagellation? This week, Sunetro and Farhad try and uncover the idea of privilege in its various forms and the power and problematics of that term. 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 sh...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Want to hear Sunetro and Farhad duke it out on a topic? Here’s your chance to hear multiple perspectives on what being attracted to straight individuals feels like. Is there a rough power dynamic in the works always? Is it denigrating to the cause of the queer movement? Find out 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/glit...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 (...
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 ( 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 ...
Sep 29, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 Sunet...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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...
Sep 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 ot...
Sep 08, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 ( 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 Podc...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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/glitterbu...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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...
Aug 11, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 oth...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 42
