Got a taste for hot chai and hotter takes? Sip slow, because Shane Lamba is spilling it all — the drama, the desire, the deep stuff. From being queer and Indian to navigating messy friendships, mistaken identities, pop culture chaos, and identity crises served with a side of sass, Chai Me a River blends humor, heart, and heat in every episode. Unfiltered, unbothered, and unapologetically real — this is the chai spill you didn’t know you needed.
Chai Me A River with Shane Lamba
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26 episodes
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Got a taste for hot chai and hotter takes? Sip slow, because Shane Lamba is spilling it all — the drama, the desire, the deep stuff. From being queer and Indian to navigating messy friendships, mistaken identities, pop culture chaos, and identity crises served with a side of sass, Chai Me a River blends humor, heart, and heat in every episode. Unfiltered, unbothered, and unapologetically real — this is the chai spill you didn’t know you needed.
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
I AM A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!
<p>In this episode, Shane discuss his recent LGBTQ+ disability publication, the perils of job applications, why customer service sucks nowadays, and should you get with your professor after your graduate!If you liked this episode of Chai Me a River, make sure to subscribe and hit follow!! :)<u><strong>IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW</strong></u><u><strong>COOKT Meal Prep:</strong></u>Need ready-made Halal meals for your busy life, check out COOKT meals. They provide ready at your DOOR entrees for your busy lifestyle. Get 10% off your next order (CODE: SHANE332); use my ambassador link here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUm5nQXJHUHVEOEN1Vzhpb1FhNFYtN3xBR3JiS2FrcGJ6M1RlQktvV0JCVGEtdjNCMEZQZTA1aUh4ZzdCdmZCZVRQcXMwNm1WeURTOHhvQnpjVXhaS0E4eGJBa2R3Zko5TXVmcGVBR1BFSTZ4ZEMzUkdtTmNybkFYVlFj&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgetcookt.com%2FSHANE332&v=a53wPjNglgA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://getcookt.com/SHANE332</a>. <u><strong>Recent research publications:</strong></u>Perceived mental health needs among LGBTQ+ adults living with spinal cord injuries and disorders: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUk8xcG96czVRUXlnU0NzQm1pRWwwQnxBR3JiS2FtelRBNFF3M1dMa3djemFTcDBNbHRHR19weXBuOGFISm5VandIWUpJbTctOFh0cWt0R0xISmpvM0dVQWxJSFdDc2MwWVZIZGZOWi1JUXJOb05nMk8zS1ZoWWRTRXJD&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tandfonline.com%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1080%2F10790268.2026.2689811&v=a53wPjNglgA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...</a>.Identifying Social Determinants of Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual US Veterans Using Primary Care Services in the Veterans Health Administration, 2021–2022: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rU0xTeklpVFlPdU9UNjZXZFRtWUNjbXxBR3JiS2FscVBHZE9jUEtLajhmbjhRNFVpSUxOckZCM0VJYUJGLXZWSjc5N2JRYlJWZWxjb0Rwd0t4SGUyWV9LUVlLQ0ZXZm1ldDVDZ3hYVW1ldEtoZGg0R0d6aEE0UzU3ZmxY&q=https%3A%2F%2Fajph.aphapublications.org%2Fdoi%2F10.2105%2FAJPH.2026.308563&v=a53wPjNglgA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi...</a>.Self-Reported Barriers to Care Among Sexual and Gender Minority People With Disabilities: Findings From The PRIDE Study, 2019–2020: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUThOeHNPN1A5dkRSRmF6a044VWlqRnxBR3JiS2FsVEhqclBXSzdPMTdlbEVTbHktTmxwVDBiQVFCdWlpWHRLTzF2VHdHblZkUHhxSjRKbldhd09VenJVWWVTVUJmOGprOHMyd2l1eVNJR3JDV0NyMGhCWFVFX1NmSGtB&q=https%3A%2F%2Fajph.aphapublications.org%2Fdoi%2F10.2105%2FAJPH.2023.307333&v=a53wPjNglgA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi...</a>.</p>
May 21, 2026
Am I (still) Just a Dumb Jock?
<p>In this episode of Chai Me a River, Shane talks about the impending doom of the job market, the US economy, Indian DL men marrying women, and the fact that he is still a dumb jock!? </p><p>Comment below your favorite part of the episode!!</p><p><strong>Got hot spicy chai? Want to share it with Shane for him to read your tea and give his 2 cents on an upcoming episode of Chai Me a River?</strong> <strong>Then fill out this form</strong>: https://forms.gle/tBk5X8ktCsuoRNQg6.</p><p><strong>Subscribe to Chai Me a River podcast on Spotify, Apple, or Youtube.</strong></p><ul><li>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chai-me-a-river-with-shane-lamba/id1810562539</li></ul><ul><li>Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6BSrO9opTEne8ymJn9jtst?si=533d20eadc9042b8</li></ul><p>#chaimeariver #lgbtq #bi #indian #desi #dlmen #DL</p>
April 1, 2026
Michael Henry Talks Gay Culture & Hung Bottoms
<p>This week on Chai Me a River, I sit down with comedian and actor Michael Henry for a candid, funny, and slightly unhinged conversation about navigating gay life, identity, and success.</p><p>We talk about how he got into acting, his hot takes on gay culture (including the “hung bottoms” debate), and the tension between online personas and real-life authenticity. </p><p>A mix of humor, honesty, and chaos you won’t want to miss!!!</p><p><br></p>
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