Under the Brown Rainbow with Kashif Harrison
by Trikone Australia
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Manjusha and Govind Pillai on Devotion, Desire, and Brown Queer…
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About this podcast
Hosted by Kashif Harrison, "Under the Brown Rainbow" is a podcast that celebrates the diverse experiences of LGBTQI+ South Asians. Each episode features intimate conversations with guests from the community, exploring their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. From coming out stories to discussions on cultural taboos and self-love, this podcast offers a safe space for authentic dialogue and connection. Whether you're part of the LGBTQI+ community or an ally, "Under the Brown Rainbow" invites you to listen, learn, and be inspired by the resilience and joy of queer South Asian voices.
New episodes fortnightly. Presented by Trikone Australia, a non-profit organisation supporting South Asian LGBTQI+ individuals.
Episodes
- Manjusha and Govind Pillai on Devotion, Desire, and Brown Queer Dance at the Opera House · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail The Season 2 finale of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes two guests: Manjusha (she/her) and Govind Pillai (he/him) – the producer and director-choreographer…
- Tara Chandran on Bisexuality, Eldest Daughter Energy, and Finding the Queer Room · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Episode 7 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Tara Chandran – a Malaysian-born bisexual woman now living openly in Sydney with her wife and three cats. Her…
- Mohan Kumar on Coming Out, Coming Home, and Queer Joy · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Mohan Kumar – a queer immigrant navigating coming out, breaking stereotypes, and building safer community spaces in…
- Nerissa Trindade on Layers, Lies, and Letting Yourself Be · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Episode 5 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Nerissa Trindade — a neuro-transformational coach, speaker, bestselling author, and the force behind Speak for…
- Kaisha Lux on Faith, Gender, and Writing Your Own Script · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Episode 4 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Kaisha Lux – a writer, advocate, DJ, photographer, and filmmaker reflecting on trans life, family dialogue, and joy…
- BT on Love Across Borders, the AIDS Crisis, and Good Vibrations · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Episode 3 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes BT – a poet, artist, and beloved figure in Sydney's South Asian queer community whose story spans Kenya, London…
- Dilz Prasad on Culture, Gossip, and Being Unapologetically Yourself · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 of Under the Brown Rainbow welcomes Dilz Prasad — a first-gen Australian, Fijian Indian, queer, non-binary community radio host who wears many hats…
- Onir on Queer Cinema, Censorship, and Choosing Hope · 1 h 4 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Episode 1 kicks off the relaunch of Under the Brown Rainbow with filmmaker Onir — director of the landmark queer love story We Are Faheem and Karun. In this…
- This is Us - A Couple of Drags · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail In this season finale episode of Under The Brown Rainbow, host Kashif Harrison sits down with the dazzling duo Dolly Partman and Shiela Dickshit—a culturally…
- Leadership in Allyship · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Kashif Harrison sits down with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White, Minister and Team Leader at Leichhardt Uniting Church in Sydney, Australia, to…
- Owning Your Most Authentic Self · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into a story that resonates deeply within South Asian communities—a story of coming out, setting boundaries, and supporting parents…
- Under the Brown Rainbow - Trailer · 1 min · Season 1Send us Fan Mail Under the Brown Rainbow delves into the vibrant tapestry of the South Asian LGBTQI+ community. In each episode, Kashif sits down with guests to share their…
- Parenting in LGBTQI+ Families - Raising Meenakshi · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Under the Brown Rainbow, host Kashif Harrison dives into the unique experiences of LGBTQI+ families raising children today. Kashif…
- Building Inclusive Communities with Trikone Australia · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail In the debut episode of "Under the Brown Rainbow," presenter Kashif Harrison sits down with the board members of Trikone Australia, a nonprofit organisation…
