Conversations with gay men of colour

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06/29/22 • 67 min

Racism is rife amongst gay men, but how does it feel to be on the receiving end? In this episode, Mitchell speaks to Budi Sudarto, a gay Asian Muslim who escaped life in Jakarta in the hope of a new beginning in Australia, and Naveen Kumar, a gay Indian journalist living in the US. They discuss everything from apps, subtle racism, fetishization and how we can work together. To share your story, visit http://differentkindofgay.com

Links to Naveen’s articles:

https://www.them.us/story/queer-poc-body-image

https://www.vox.com/first-person/22545485/pride-2020-pandemic-gay-bar

Links to Naveen’s articles:

https://www.them.us/story/queer-poc-body-image

https://www.vox.com/first-person/22545485/pride-2020-pandemic-gay-bar

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Dogs might be a man’s best friend, but to gay men the relationship is often so much more. In this episode, a band of gay men from around the world pay homage to the dogs that have shaped – and sometimes saved – their lives. Guests include Dr Rob Garofalo, whose canine companion helped him after an assault and HIV diagnosis, along with Eric from Ohio, Marcos from Brazil, Ian from LA and Ben from Sydney. For more, see http://differentkindofgay.com

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EPISODE 13: Alone forever

Why, in 2022, do so many of us gay men still feel so completely alone?

In this episode, Mitchell shares a personal story of an intense friendship with another man and is joined by special guest, Sakhile, who shares his experiences of making connections, while another special contributor, Davis, recalls his experience creating a gay men’s group in South Africa.

If you are struggling, or need support, please contact Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au or your local mental health organisation.