Best Lifeatthirties Podcasts (2024)

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C for Century! 39:58

3y ago39:58

39:58

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 ab…

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ft. Sonica Aron, Managing Partner, Marching Sheep 1:17:56

3y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

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 ha…

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S for Sexlessness 46:59

3y ago46:59

46:59

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, Farh…

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F for Family Burdens 49:40

3y ago49:40

49:40

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: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro o…

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F for Feeling Festive 51:57

3y ago51:57

51:57

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 & …

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ft. Sybil Shiddel, Communications Manager, Gleeden 1:05:21

3y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

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 abus…

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GayBCD with Farhad & Sunetro: R for Rejection 1:03:08

3y ago1:03:08

1:03:08

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 Farha…

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Q for Queer Icons 1:16:15

3y ago1:16:15

1:16:15

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! …

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ft. Manish Vyas, Entrepreneur 1:14:22

3y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

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 …

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ft. Unnati Bhardwaj, Mental Health Practitioner 1:33:13

3y ago1:33:13

1:33:13

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…

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C for Complexes 1:04:13

3y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

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 complexe…

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Q for Queer Sex in Pop Culture 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

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 p…

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L for Living Alone 1:04:28

3y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

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 traini…

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Ft. Francis Fernandes, Co-founder and Chairman of Goa Rainbow Trust & Chris Fernandes, CEO & Founder of Goa Rainbow Trust 1:16:01

3y ago1:16:01

1:16:01

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 F…

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Ep 86: H for Hang Ups 1:01:36

3+ y ago1:01:36

1:01:36

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: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to this…

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Ep 85: R for Re Entering a post-Covid World 50:13

3+ y ago50:13

50:13

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: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram ha…

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Ep 84: O for Oops Moments 1:06:43

3+ y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

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: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to…

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Ep. 83: ft. Kavish Sinha, Casting Director, & Owner, On-My-Kayroll 1:06:37

3+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

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 b…

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Ep. 82: S for Sex Based Addictions 53:55

3+ y ago53:55

53:55

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: @theqr8r You can follow Sunetro on his Instagram handle: @glitterbugged You can listen to this show and ot…

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Ep. 81: S for Support Systems 1:11:43

3+ y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

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…

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Ep.80: ft. Raqeeb Raza, Artist 1:08:44

3+ y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

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 photograph…

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Ep. 79 ft. Sulagna Chatterjee, Screenwriter 1:02:25

3+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

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…

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Ep. 78: ft. Suresh Ramdas, Mr. Gay India 2019 & LGBTQIA Corporate Inclusion Specialist 1:03:55

3+ y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

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 repercussio…

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Ep. 77: ft. Ashish Chopra, Co-Founder, Beunic India 1:15:43

3+ y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

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 solidari…

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Ep. 76: H for Homophobia 59:21

3+ y ago59:21

59:21

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…

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Ep. 75: Ft. Palash Borah & Sanyam Sharma, Blued India 1:13:14

3+ y ago1:13:14

1:13:14

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…

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Ep. 74: C for Commitment Issues 54:08

3+ y ago54:08

54:08

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. Committ…

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Ep. 73: R for RuPaul's Drag Race 58:36

3+ y ago58:36

58:36

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 …

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Ep. 72: S for Savings 1:03:21

3+ y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

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 un…

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Ep. 71: Q for Quarantine Connections 33:50

3+ y ago33:50

33:50

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 shar…

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Ep. 70: G for Gay Superheroes 53:47

3+ y ago53:47

53:47

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 …

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Ep. 69: H for High on Hygiene 1:00:44

3+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

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 b…

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Ep. 34: (Rebroadcast) S for Self Care 1:09:02

3+ y ago1:09:02

1:09:02

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 …

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Ep. 68: P for Pets 1:00:01

3+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

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…

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Ep. 67: B for Breaking the Top-Bottom Binary 52:57

3+ y ago52:57

52:57

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 fin…

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Ep. 66: P for Pains of being Gay 1:35:44

3+ y ago1:35:44

1:35:44

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 f…

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Ep. 65: B for Best Friends 49:18

4y ago49:18

49:18

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…

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Ep. 64: H for Health 58:44

4y ago58:44

58:44

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: @g…

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Ep. 63: P for Pop Culture Round Up 2020 42:52

4y ago42:52

42:52

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 Sun…

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Ep. 62: W for What If We Were Straight 58:43

4y ago58:43

58:43

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:…

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Ep. 61: M for Manifesting 2021 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

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/theq…

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Ep. 60: Sibling Rivalry 51:52

4y ago51:52

51:52

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…

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Ep. 59: S for Stereotypes 1:09:42

4y ago1:09:42

1:09:42

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/…

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Ep. 58: E for Etiquette 59:19

4y ago59:19

59:19

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 …

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Ep. 57: S for Starting Over 57:35

4y ago57:35

57:35

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 h…

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Ep. 56: S for Singlehood 54:21

4y ago54:21

54:21

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/theqr…

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Ep. 55: O for Online Hate 1:01:24

4y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

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 Farh…

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Ep. 54: F for Festival 58:45

4y ago58:45

58:45

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/theqr8…

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Ep. 53: C for Checking Your Privilege 1:10:22

4y ago1:10:22

1:10:22

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…

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Ep. 52: S for Straight Obsession 1:27:54

4y ago1:27:54

1:27:54

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:…

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