Episode 6: “They See It as a Social Menace” w/ Pan Pan Narkprasert (AKA Pangina Heals)

Poet in Bangkok

In this sixth episode, Colin and Donald chat with Pan Pan Narkprasert--perhaps more famously known by his drag queen persona, Pangina Heals. Pan talks about growing up as an outsider, and how art and drag taught him to embrace self-expression. He shares his disdain for the pomp and circus of the fine art scene in Thailand, and what he wants his audience to experience through the art of his drag performances. Pan also explains drag in the context of larger cultural norms and prejudices, why the term “lady boy” is so offensive to Thais who identify as trans, and gives his perspective on the giant whale-like unidentified objects currently speeding towards Earth from Mar's orbit.? ?The hosts address their frustration and fear following the discovery of a new transmission emanating from those large mysterious objects set to come crashing through the atmosphere in March. Colin reflects on his youth and faith when Donald explains what the deal is with spirits in Thailand. ? ?? ? Written and produce by Donald and Colin. Edited and mixed by Colin. Theme music by Reports (https://reports.bandcamp.com/), and additional music by the Thai-Japanese band aire (https://www.facebook.com/aire.bkk). Additional recordings by Dr. Kenneth Nielson (https://mycologyink.wordpress.com , @ed-jr-1. Thanks to Izotope (www.izotope.com) for the sound editing software, which beyond removing our clicking tongues and air con hum, helped get rid of almost all the drumming drifting from the next room at Rockademy! ?