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A pandemic, multiple changes in the law, ups and downs in our lives, numerous online recordings, interesting guests and just so much life in general later, Farhad & Sunetro have arrived! At their 100th Episode. And they are super stoked about it. It has quite the ride but the podcast has been such a major part of life. In this episode, they talk about the suicide pod in the news segment, discuss their journey so far and what the podcast means to them, and leave us with some amazing recommendations before going for a short break for a few days. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

The future is inclusive. And to build that, we need the present to consider it. How many of us have a person from the queer community as colleagues? Maybe the media sector has more people as it is comparatively quite inclusive but then again policies rarely include them. Introducing a third check box in the gender section is not enough, and just having a PR exercise or rainbow-ing the logos in Pride month is just show-off. To talk about all this and more, we had Sonica Aron, Managing Partner at Marching Sheep- an HR Consultancy that helps businesses be more inclusive. We cover important issues- to begin with- identifying the lack of diversity, to training staff to be more more accommodating and understanding of the queer folks, implementing policies and including them in existing policies, etc. We also discuss inclusion with reference to persons with disability, special needs, learning disabilities, etc as well. Find out more about Marching Sheep on their website(https://marchingsheep.com/)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

There are phases of cravings, and fulfilling them; and then there are days of aversion when you just want to avoid any indulgence. It can be many things but here we talk with reference to sex and how there are days and phases of feeling sexless; when touch is not comforting, when closeness is not cozy, and comfort is in space. In this episode, Farhad & Sunetro discuss these feelings, some possible causes for the same, and how it is okay to feel so occasionally.You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

This week, Farhad & Sunetro discuss the perks and quirks of having family around, the good and the bad, living out of home and those moments when you are reunited with family, the conversations that happen, acceptance, bonding with parents, ageing folks and a lot more. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Festivities might not be for everyone. To each is own. And sometimes, as you grow up, festivals might feel like holidays when you take a break, or a getaway, or just be with yourself. It's Diwali, some of them partied while some of them decided to stay low. Two most cherished things about festivals are food and memories and this week, let Farhad & Sunetro take you on a trip down the memory lane that's lined with great food, and discuss some general stuff about being out of office, the concern for pets as they are terrified of firecrackers, how festivals feel different as adults, they joyful moments and favorite times of the year, and much 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 shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

An app for extramarital relationships, mainly marketed to women. Sounds interesting? Well, it exists. And is booming. Which shows the diverse nature of relationships, and people prioritising their happiness and pleasure. It might sound culturally blasphemous but stats prove unhappiness in many relationships with reasons ranging from snoring to abuse, and here is an app offering a way out. This week, Farhad & Sunetro are accompanied by Sybil Shiddel, the Communications Manager of the Gleeden App. Gleeden is a French online dating community and social networking service primarily marketed to women, specifically those who are already in a relationship. And it's a company made and run entirely by women.Sybil talks about the ethos of the app, the need for it; how were cultures, morals and laws navigated, how have people responded to it, safety measures taken by the app to keep uphold privacy, etc. They also discuss cheating, monogamy, adultery and the likes. Find the app's official website.(https://en.gleeden.com/)You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

It's a part of life, very common but not acknowledged so much. Rejection. By friends, family, jobs, crushes; and even your autowala. And they vary so much in nature, emotion and management. Tune in to Farhad & Sunetro sharing their experiences and coping mechanisms with reference to rejection in personal and professional lives. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

On this episode, Farhad & Sunetro talk about their favourite and most inspiring Queer icons from pop culture- Indian and Foreign. They share the amazing work done by these icons and their contribution to empowering the lives of the queer community. Top ones include Madonna, Lil Nas, Lady Gaga, RuPaul, Sridevi, Usha Uthup, and some more. Listen in!You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

If you have ever wondered about saving money, had second thoughts about starting a business, or were low on confidence lately, then this episode is for you. We have an entrepreneur, visiting faculty, consultant and writer on board who shares their experiences, and gives us some inside information into the world of queer person owned businesses and the challenges.They also talk about the various projects undertaken in the heartlands of the country that posed very different challenges- the solutions to which weren't taught in BSchool, and how they navigated through it. Manish is the Founder/CEO of their consulting firm AUM Konglomerate. They're also associated with Oppia Foundation, and have been visiting faculty with various colleges across India. Find Manish on Instagram: @pocketmoneysh You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Joining us on the pod, is Unnati Bhardwaj- an independent mental health practitioner. They highlight the loopholes in the mental health industry especially when it comes for queer individuals, and potential dangers to mental health by people and practitioners who might do more harm instead of offering solutions. They discuss various situations that are tricky to deal with- community politics, social media activism, working for unsupportive brands while being queer/ ally, maintaining boundaries, productivity guilt, etc and shares tips on coming out safely. Unnati is a Queer Affirmative Mental Health Practitioner with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. They have experience working with children and young adults of various socio-economic backgrounds, and also volunteered for a Suicide Prevention Helpline – Samaritans Mumbai. Unnati believes in the mind-body connection, and integrates it into their practice to create more intuitive mental healthcare strategies. They have previously managed a Mental Health project that provided free counseling to about 10,000 underprivileged school children across the suburbs of Mumbai. They are currently running their independent practice and can be reached at @therapywithunnati on Instagram.You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Stepping into a room full of people knowing you are different, is an act of courage. In a world where each one is unique, being different in terms of societal labels, makes the world a bit more complicated for them and navigating the imposter syndrome can be tough. In this episode, Farhad and Sunetro discuss the inferiority and superiority complexes that we deal with on a daily basis. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Pop Culture has been very inclusive and welcoming of beautiful stories from the Queer community and it is a breath of fresh air to see those heart-warming moments light up the screen! And in today's episode, we have a look at the portrayal of sex in these stories, on screen. Which shows/movies get them right? What are Farhad & Sunetro's favourite picks?You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

It's your little nest. You might not own it but at the moment you live in it. You've made it up according to your personality and that's where you thrive. Your own little world in a big city. How is it to live alone? Cooking, Cleaning, Work, Pets, Bills, Maintenance...a whole bunch of things to manage single handed. Like a one-person army in training. In this episode, Farhad & Sunetro talk about their experiences of living alone in the big cities. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Our guests today have been empowering fellow queer persons via their organisation and they speak to Farhad & Sunetro about the trust, their personal journey, experiences faced and heard of along the way, pronouns, how can the world be more inclusive, what is right and what is wrong with reference to the laws and narratives, and much more. Francis Fernandes is the Co-founder and Chairman of Goa Rainbow Trust. He is a 26 year old openly gay man residing in Borim, Goa for the last nine years. He also identifies as androgynous (in terms of gender expression) and homoromantic demi sexual (an identity that lies on the asexuality spectrum). We'd mostly hear him belting out songs as he loves to sing, and also enjoy reading books (depending on the mood) and writing poetry, both of which were fairly recent discoveries. He is currently pursuing writing, and until now, has published a book in the poetry genre titled Music To My Poetry.He likes to believe that as human beings, we are all an integral part of a rainbow which has such a relatable symbolism — we are all a shade of colour; and when we come together, we become that beautiful band that stands for “unity in diversity.”Chris Fernandes is the CEO & Founder of Goa Rainbow Trust. They are 39 years old and identify as a trans man residing in Mapusa.They did a diploma in the hotel industry and then nursing too. They love music, nature and animals. They believe that every human should "live and let live" irrespective of caste, culture, rich, poor, orientation, colour and religion. Respect is very important. And that's the reason why Goa Rainbow Trust is formed "Fight towards humanity embracing diversity".Find Goa Rainbow trust: Website | InstagramYou can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

We are all little control freak when it comes to our personal lives. And sometimes it leads to unpleasant situations, and sometimes even funny ones. Listen in to Farhad & Sunetro talk about their experiences. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

There are 2 kinds of people in the world. One, who are looking forward to getting back to social life once things open up, and the other, who just want it to stay in the lockdown life forever. What do hosts Farhad & Sunetro think? Tune in to find out!You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

To err is human and there is no escape to awkward and oops moments. Tune in to this episode where Farhad & Sunetro talk about things that went wrong, things that could go wrong, when you and your partner get cozy. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

We often talk about representation and pop culture. One major contribution that works behind the scenes here is that of the casting department. Them deciding to look for queer actors, actually considering them for the role, training them and respectfully treating them throughout the process. In India, casting has been known in a not so good light but the scenario is changing.To shed more light on this, we invited one of the top casting directors of India- Kavish Sinha. He owns an agency named On My Kayroll and has credits in works like The Office India, Laakhon Mein Ek, Apharan, Kaafir, Hasmukh, Undekhi, Out Of Love, etc.He talks to hosts Farhad & Sunetro about his journey into casting, an actor's life, the casting process, typecasting, the struggles of aspiring actors, and a lot more.You can follow Kavish on Instagram:@kavishsinha | @onmyayroll You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

We all have our vices in life. Some give us comfort, some give pleasure, and some are a result of influence. Tune in to listen to hosts Farhad & Sunetro discuss some of their sex based addictions. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou 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 https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

One of the main reasons why we get through most things in life is our little circle of friends and well-wishers, and therapists. Some, whom we talk to every day, some who check on us occasionally, and some whom we might not speak to regularly but when we do, it is like we have been together forever. They empower us, accept us the way we are, let us be the way we are, support us in endeavors, and their presence just makes life better. Our hosts Farhad & Sunetro talk about some of their best people- friends, family, well-wishers; company to pop champagne with when it's a joyful time and a dependable entity to rest the head upon when things got tough. You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8rYou can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbuggedYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Androidor iOSYou can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

It is said that art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. And we are so used to seeing photoshopped faces and bodies, and that has disturbed the idea of perfect for us so we feel uncomfortable in our own skin, always chasing that prescribed idea of perfect. In order to bust this myth and take a step towards empowerment via photography, Raqeeb Raza- an artist wearing many hats including photographer, researcher, reporter, writer, scholar-takes us through his journey of finding art in the real, unfiltered, normal faces and bodies. He talks about shedding the self-conscious feeling and feeling like art with whatever accessories we might be blessed with-abs, flabs, dimples, pimples, jawline, double chin, etc. Hosts Farhad & Sunetro also discuss with him the censorship issues across social media platforms and Raqeeb highlights some of the biases that companies have while taking down/ retaining reported posts. And make sure to stay till the end because we have a longer list of amazing recommendations for the upcoming weekend!You can find Raqeeb on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daintystrangerphotos/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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

Reel life is inspired by real life. But then why is there so much discrepancy in queer representation? Butch female characters for lesbians, effeminate male characters for gays- how inaccurate is that! And why are they given stories that revolve around their 'queerness' and not around the person they are or their other traits? And why almost always do they have unhappy endings? And what are some of the best examples of representation? (btw, Schitt's Creek is a major favorite!) To talk about all this and more, we have Sulagna Chatterji- writer and film-maker, someone who has been in the creator circle for enough time to understand how queer stories are looked at by fellow people in the industry. Tune in as she shares her experiences with Farhad & Sunetro. Sulagna has worked on Alt Balaji's shows- Code M & The Verdict, is the writer of Dice Media's 'Firsts' Season 3, and has a Netflix show coming up next. You can find Sulagna on Social Media as @beingchatterjee on Twitter & Instagram. 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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

In this episode, Farhad & Sunetro discuss the new normal in Queer relationships and their life in general with Suresh Ramdas. They talk about the fight against Article 377, the struggle to legalize marriages within the community, finding a house to live in with a partner and not have landlords or neighbors get judgemental, pressures and repercussions of coming out, workplace inclusivity, Pinkwashing by brands, and above all accepting yourself as an ocean in the drop. Our guest for the episode, Suresh Ramdas is the Global Training Lead with HP. He is Mr Gay India 2019 and an LGBTQ workplace advocate. You can find Suresh Ramas on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suresh_r81/Twitter: (https://twitter.com/sureshramdas)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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

Hola! It's that time of the year when companies share rainbow-themed social media posts, merchandise, and newsletters because it's Pride Month! But for us, it is that time of the year when we accept ourselves and hug our identity all the more and feel proud about it. It is that time of the year when people of the community come together in solidarity to share the joys and sorrows. This week, as we flag off the pride month 2021, we have on board Ashish Chopra- a queer entrepreneur with an online showroom named Beunic where they sell shirts, shoes, and it also is a space for fellow entrepreneurs to showcase their stuff and put them up on sale. Farhad & Sunetro discuss Pride Consumerism, the campaigns- good, bad & ugly; representation of the community in the marketing space, their favorite Queer artists, stuff we love, stuff we hate, exclusivity and inclusivity, and how they deserve to be the story and not the twist in the story. Visit the Beunic website: https://beunic.in/ and you can find Ashish Chopra on Social Media:Instagram: @thechopranextdoorTwitter: @chopranextdoorYou 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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

The dictionary meaning of Homophobia is the dislike of or prejudice against gay people. But here, the buck doesn't stop there. It is discrimination, hatred, lack of empathy, a third-grade treatment, and not accepting them as belonging to the same species. In a time and age where the good and the bad are called out and highlighted, it takes the form of casual teasing, and most of the time it is downright disrespectful. And Farhad & Sunetro are here to talk about it. They share experiences from their personal lives when it all started right from school (which implies the importance of education and empathy right from the tender ages) to now when they are adults navigating a more informed world, that still hasn't fully included them in crucial policies and laws btw. 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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

It's our 75th Episode and big hug to everyone who has been with us so far. We hope you'll continue listening to and cheering for us. Dating, something we have spoken about before, and yet there are so many dimensions to it, obviously- it's the apparent pursuit of love and that can never be easy. Sitting at home, the only and best access we can have to people of the community are the various apps, and one of them, which clearly stands out, you'll know why, is Blued. It is one of the most popular gay social networking dating apps with 40 million users worldwide. We invited the insiders on the India side to share what it's like to work in an inclusive place, the various policies within, some usage insights, trends during the pandemic, dating and its side effects, and a chat about the community in general. Palash Borah and Sanyam Sharma from Blued India have an insightful conversation with our hosts that you'll max relate to if you are a queer individual trying to navigate the second most populated country that has an unpleasant gaze just because you have different preferences. Love is love and we try our best to make your life better by bringing across things that matter and have honest conversations. Visit the Blued India website: https://www.blued.com/en/index.htmlFind Palash on Instagram (@Palsisan)And Sanyam (@mua.sunny)Check out Blued India (@blued_india)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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

Our hosts are back with another very relatable topic. And so, so relevant in the present times. Commitment- the act of belonging to someone completely, and the issues that come with it. Some are scared to commit, some want to explore and not be with one person. Some might not be scared to commit but an uncertain future might be a deterrent. Committing but not being able to take it forward in a society-approved manner (read: Marriage)- how is that affecting relationships? And what about partners being in love but having different plans in life? All this and more in this episode. In TickTalk, they talk about the Madras HC Judge who decided to seek counselling to understand same-sex relationships. On SmallTalk, Farhad recommends LetterBoxd while Sunetro talks about The Nevers!Do check out the new episode creative! Do tell us your thoughts on 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: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: ‎IVM Podcasts, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at "IVM Podcasts"

It's a fun episode today with Farhad & Sunetro talking about RuPaul's Drag Race- a reality show spanning 13 seasons, searching for the next drag superstar. They share their favourite moments and contestants from the show. RuPaul's Drag Race has been nominated for thirty-nine Emmy Awards and won nineteen. It has also been nominated for nine Reality Television Awards, winning three, and nominated for six NewNowNext Awards, winning three.In TickTalk, it was all about vaccination and in SmallTalk, Farhad praised two music artists- 'Jessie Ware' & 'Róisín Murphy' while Sunetro told us why we should catch 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines'. Do check out the new episode creative! Do tell us your thoughts on 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: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

When Money is not being converted into dresses or food, it is chilling in the bank account. And just like humans, money doing nothing will make it dormant. So we have ways to make the money work for ourselves- via investments, insurances, funds, bonds, and whatnot. Now, our hosts aren't experts on the subject matter but they do have an important underlying message for all of us- that saving is necessary. Whether you save for a rainy day metaphorically or to witness a beautiful rainy day in Costa Rica/Hawaii for real; putting aside a part of your earning is always beneficial. Some of us, like Farhad, are scared to go to the bank. Some of us, like Sunetro, have a plan in place. And it's all okay as long as you seek help and figure out ways to manage money. In TickTalk, the spotlight was upon the latest Bhima Jewellers ad.In SmallTalk, Farhad got nostalgic and spoke about 'Waghle Ki Duniya' while Sunetro talks about 'Hereditary', streaming on Netflix. 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 https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured

These days, we are out of answers for 'How are you?' or 'How's it going? Making new connections IRL or on social media is backed by a major factor of loneliness. While it is good that people are there for each other, but don't we often run out of topics to talk about that go beyond discussing 'the new normal' or the apathy of the government or sharing pet pictures. Why does this happen? When it comes to making new connections, does a feeling of uncertainty creep up- will we meet, is there a future? Are romantic prospects all about sharing life in the first 2 weeks and fading out to seeing each others Instagram stories and occasionally reacting to them? Well, it's another year, another lockdown and Farhad & Sunetro talk about Quarantine Connections and how to sustain them. On TickTalk, they discuss the latest on 'Drag Race' and on SmallTalk, Sunetro expresses his appreciation for the simple but delicious combo of 'Chutney & Papad', while Farhad is gushing over the 'Chocolate & Salt' combination. 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

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(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

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 'Wanda Vision' while Sunetro recommends watching 'A Promising Girl'.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

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/?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

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 segments now:In the beginning, it's a ‘Tick Talk' where THEY discuss fresh news from the queer world with a couple of hot takes.The main discussion is 'Big Talk'.Finally, to end on a happy note, we have ‘Small Talk' where they give a shout-out to a current obsession, find, discovery or inspiration or anything in that ambit!You can follow Farhad on his Instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/)You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/)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

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 hot takes.The main discussion is 'Big Talk'.Finally, to end on a happy note, we have ‘Small Talk' where they give a shout-out to a current obsession, find, discovery or inspiration or anything in that ambit!You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/)You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/)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

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 segments starting this week:In the beginning, it's a ‘Tick Talk' where THEY discuss fresh news from the queer world with a couple of hot takes.Finally, to end on a happy note, we have ‘Small Talk' where they give a shout-out to a current obsession, find, discovery or inspiration or anything in that ambit!You can follow Farhad on his instagram handle: @theqr8r(https://www.instagram.com/theqr8r/)You can follow Sunetro on his instagram handle: @glitterbugged(https://www.instagram.com/glitterbugged/)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

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 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

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 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

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 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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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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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://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

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 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

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://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

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 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

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 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

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/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

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(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