How I Became the Token Indian Man at the Gay Bar!

How I Became the Token Indian Man at the Gay Bar!

Ever been everyone’s cultural touchpoint and nobody’s actual person? In this episode, Shane spills the chai on what it’s like to be the token Indian man at the gay bar—not just among white gays in mesh tops, but also in brown queer spaces where being yourself still somehow makes you “other.” From being someone’s ethnic awakening to getting side-eyed for not performing your culture the “right” way, we’re unpacking the weird, wobbly space between visibility and belonging. It’s funny, uncomfortable, and honestly a little too real. Because if one more brown guy asks me if I speak Hindi, I will LOSE it.


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Michael Henry Talks Gay Culture & Hung Bottoms

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1 Apr 58min

Are You Gonna Be a "Good Boy" Like Me?

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A new year comes with new resolutions... reading more, joining clubs, losing some weight, and trying to be more intentional about how I live my life. In this episode of Chai Me A River, I reflect on t...

4 Feb 59min

2 Queer Punjabis Unpack Religion, Shame, and Self-Acceptance (with Joey Algier)

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In this episode of Chai Me a River, host Shane Lamba sits down with guest Joey Algier for an honest conversation about the intersection of religion, queer identity, and cultural expectations. Together...

21 Jan 1h 8min

Masculinity, Dating Apps & Delusion: What 2025 Taught Me

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I’m bisexual, brown, and tired. Tired of this year, tired of the delusion, and very ready to let 2025 fade away...In this end-of-year episode of Chai Me A River, I spill the final tea of 2025 and refl...

24 Dec 202554min

Let's Be Honest! Brown Men Don’t Cry, We Just Go on Grindr!

Let's Be Honest! Brown Men Don’t Cry, We Just Go on Grindr!

Brown boys can send n*des in 0.2 seconds, but ask us to say “I’m not okay” and suddenly it’s impossible.In this episode, I dive into the messy, hilarious, and painfully relatable reasons why vulnerabi...

10 Dec 202558min

Wicked Had Me Gooning for Good

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In this episode of Chai Me A River, I watched Wicked For Good, and yes, it had me GOONING for good. I break down the movie’s biggest themes, from Glinda’s people-pleasing perfection, to Elphaba’s “oth...

26 Nov 20251h 8min

Too Much Cream, Not Enough Taste | 2 Besties Overshare (and Overpour)

Too Much Cream, Not Enough Taste | 2 Besties Overshare (and Overpour)

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12 Nov 20251h 6min

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