Queering Desi
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Podcast Overview
<p>Queering Desi is a podcast that celebrates the unique experiences of South Asian LGBTQ+ people. In each episode, a guest will chat with long-time community activist and writer, Priya Arora, about their journey and what it means to be true to who you are.</p> <p>To help us share our stories in our own words, and take the burden of representation off each individual, this podcast aims to be a breeding ground for discussion and a platform for being loud and proud, no matter who you are!</p> <p>(Production: Precision Podcasting; Music: Chetan Davdra; Art: Nafeesa Alibhai and Sabina Pang)</p>
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Publishing Since
3/14/2018
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2020
S3 Ep10: Food From the Heart with Navin & Andrew
<div>On this episode, Priya talks to Chef Navin Hariprasad and his husband, Andrew Pettke. The two, along with their friend Sarah Hartshorne, formed team Mystikka Masala and won <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-great-food-truck-race">The Great Food Truck Race</a>, Season 12!</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Navin and Andrew open up about their relationship and their unique wedding (including a drag queen minister!) Navin also shares what drag means to him, as well as how he fell in love with cooking. The two talk about their journey as restauranteurs, and what it was like to bring their Indian/Tex-Mex flare to The Great Food Truck Race. The two also share the experience of bringing Navin's drag alter ego, Mystikka Masala, into the competition, as well as the warm response and outpouring of support they received. Finally, Navin and Andrew play a rapid-fire round and unveil their social media habits on Instagram vs. Reality!</div>
April 22, 2020
S3 Ep9: Arts Amid the Pandemic with Bhumi Patel, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Ashok Sinha
<div>On this episode, Priya talks to a panel of three queer South Asian artists about their work and how the arts have been affected by the pandemic: Bhumi Patel, an artist, activist and dancer; Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a visual artist, performer and curator; and Ashok Sinha, a board member of the India Center Foundation, which started the South Asian Arts Resiliency Fund to assist U.S.-based South Asian arts workers.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Bhumi and Zulfikar talk about their art, including how their experiences have informed their work and how this crisis has affected them. Ashok adds perspective on ICF, and why this fund was created. Later, all three weigh in on how we can support queer artists, and the arts, during and after these difficult times.</div> <div> <br> For more information about our guests, this fund, and other resources for our communities, please visit our website: <a href="http://queeringdesi.com"><a href="http://queeringdesi.com">queeringdesi.com</a></a><br> <br> Season 3 of Queering Desi is brought to you by <a href="https://bakwaasapparel.com/">Bakwaas Apparel</a>. Use this episode's special promo code (ARTS15) to get 15% off any order!<br> Join the movement, be Bakwaas. </div>
April 8, 2020
S3 Ep8: A Master of Food with Dinesh Patel
<div>On this episode, Priya chats with Dinesh Patel, a cook, pastry chef and finalist of "MasterChef India" Season 5.<br> <br> Dinesh shares his earliest memories of being in the kitchen and how he fell in love with cooking. Later, Priya asks about how Dines ended up on the show, and what his favorite part of the experience was. Later, the two chat about doing work in our communities to challenge stereotypes of LGBTQ+ people and the undue pressure on coming out. Finally, the two play a MasterChef-themed rapid-fire round and "Instagram vs. Reality."<br> <br> You can follow Dinesh on Instagram (@dineshpatel.ofc), Twitter (@dineshpatelofc) and Facebook. For his full bio, <a href="http://www.queeringdesi.com/blog">visit our website</a>.<br> <br> Season 3 of Queering Desi is brought to you by <a href="https://bakwaasapparel.com/">Bakwaas Apparel</a>. Use this episode's special promo code (DP15) to get 15% off any order!<br> Join the movement, be Bakwaas. </div>
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- What is Queering Desi?
<p>Queering Desi is a podcast that celebrates the unique experiences of South Asian LGBTQ+ people. In each episode, a guest will chat with long-time community activist and writer, Priya Arora, about their journey and what it means to be true to who you are.</p> <p>To help us share our stories in our own words, and take the burden of representation off each individual, this podcast aims to be a breeding ground for discussion and a platform for being loud and proud, no matter who you are!</p> <p>(Production: Precision Podcasting; Music: Chetan Davdra; Art: Nafeesa Alibhai and Sabina Pang)</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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