The Sapphic Studio Podcast is an extension of my paintings -- it is a safe space to talk about everything sapphic art related. www.halietorris.com
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Comingout Podcasts
A cathartic comedy storytelling show about the age-old tale of coming out of the closet. LGBTQ comedians and performers tell their coming out and transitioning stories hosted by Shawn Hollenbach (he/they/Shawn).
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How do you learn a new language? You start with the alphabet! The ABCD of it all. Two blokes - Farhad Karkaria and Sunetro Lahiri will do exactly that, trying to learn, unravel, uncover and discover a little more about being queer in today's day and age. What's in store? Some laughter, flubs and hearty moments. Tune in to discover the dictionary of all things in life from a queer perspective on GayBCD! New episodes out every Tuesday, starting 24th September.
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Let's Get Back To... discussing life, love, sex, dating and the like, with some seriously gay overtones. The perfect podcast if you're in the market for questionable (and likely inappropriate) opinions and advice on just about everything. Bobby and Jez could be described as being under-qualified to offer advice, but they are no less than overqualified in offering opinions on...pretty much everything.
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moving cross country, new beginnings and new art
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a studio update, review of my summer paintings and an upcoming retreat inspo.By Halie Torris
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ASMR | Reading you sapphic poetry from my book "sappho"
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29:55enjoy :) video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DO4bdmCIXo
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Painting about online dating and balancing solitude with connection
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How to create a healthy studio practice, avoid artist's block and creative burnout
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24:02Link to "lunch" painting reveal: https://x.com/halietorris The Sapphic Studio Podcast links: link to YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@halietorris_art?si=RznUCyGS-r2KXOO3 The Sapphic Studio Podcast instagram: @thesapphicstudio Halie's instagram @halietorris Halie's website: https://www.halietorris.com/ Print shop: https://www.halietorris.com/pr…
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Welcome to my first episode swap with Lez Hang Out Podcast - check out my episode with them on their podcast feat. the Jelly Filled Girls Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that wants you to draw us like one of your gay French girls. This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with figurative artist Halie Torris (@halieto…
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Filming from the sapphic gaze and art collaborations with The Jelly Filled Girls
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1:20:19In this episode, Halie has a conversation with The Jelly Filled Girls, where they discuss creating from the sapphic gaze in varying industries - sharing a common goal to create with the gaze in mind. Follow them here: JellyFilledGirls Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jfglinks their website: https://thejellyfilledgirls.com their instagram: https://www.in…
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New York City Painting Workshop, Daddy Release and Traveling Update
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17:53April / May Studio Update
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'pretty girls' painting update and instagram Q&A
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1:02:58In this episode, Halie updates you on her new pieces, travel plans and a Q&A from Instagram. The Sapphic Studio Podcast links: link to YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@halietorris_art?si=RznUCyGS-r2KXOO3 The Sapphic Studio Podcast instagram: @thesapphicstudio Halie's instagram @halietorris Halie's website: https://www.halietorris.com/ Print sh…
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Seeing through the female gaze using charcoal featuring Irene Lee
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2:07:33In this episode, Halie has a conversation with Australian-based artist Irene Lee, who focuses on drawing women from the female gaze. Her work expresses true power in sensuality and showcasing the strength of the female form. Irene's instagram: @artbyirenelee Irene's website: https://artbyirenelee.com/en-us her 3 piece drawing that's now listed on h…
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in the first episode, I wanted to break down how I became a full time artist and which moments stuck out to me the most.By Halie Torris
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welcome to the sapphic studio podcast... formerly known as the closeted artist. we are creating a fresh slate. hope you enjoy :)By Halie Torris
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S2 E1: Pornography & Geography (LGBT, LGBTQIA+)
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1:06:21**Sorry to anyone who wasn't able to listen to the entire episode when it was first posted. It has since been re-uploaded to correct the issue!** XOXO, B & J 🌈 It's Pride Month 🏳️🌈 and Bobby & Jez are (at long last) kicking off "Season 2" with this episode full of Questionable, Inappropriate Advice + more. Put on your learning caps for a special l…
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That's right... Bobby and Jez are gettin' their sh*t together to bring you another "season" of Questionable, Inappropriate Advice + more! Turn those podcast notifications back on b*tchessss cause we'll be back real soon. You're welcome in advance. Please Rate, Review and Subscribe!! (unless you don't like us...then probably don't do any of those th…
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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
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1:17:56The 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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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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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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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
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1:05:21An 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
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1:03:08It'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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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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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
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1:33:13Joining 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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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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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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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
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1:16:01Our 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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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
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50:13There 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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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
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1:06:37We 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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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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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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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
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1:02:25Reel 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
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1:03:55In 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
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1:15:43Hola! 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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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
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1:13:14It'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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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1:09:02This 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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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
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52:57In 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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S1 E5: Dingers and Dongers: A How-To Guide on The Double Penetration Situation, and Best Practices for Saving The Planet One Rough-Rider-Wrapped-Dildo at a time. (LGBT, LGBTQIA+)
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55:27In this episode, Bobby and Jez discuss the wide (like...REALLY WIDE) world of dildos. Bobby offers clarity on the logistics of double penetration, and Jez explains the sentimental value of a shared dinger/donger. Resources for Those Affected by The Recent Storms in Texas: TX DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES INFO ON WHERE YOU CAN DONATE (There are likely m…
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