Queering Desi

Author: Queering Desi

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. 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! (Production: Precision Podcasting; Music: Chetan Davdra; Art: Nafeesa Alibhai and Sabina Pang)
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Language: en

Genres: Health & Fitness, Sexuality, Society & Culture

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S3 Ep10: Food From the Heart with Navin & Andrew
Episode 10
Wednesday, 5 August, 2020

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 The Great Food Truck Race, Season 12! 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!