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EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 21 MIN

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

from Chai Me A River with Shane Lamba · host Shane Lamba

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.Follow me on socials: Instagram (@shanelamba21) & Tiktok (@chai.me.a.river). Don't forget to subscribe, rate and share with someone who enjoys hearing more about being brown and kookie.

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