We've told stories of real-life people, we've told stories of on-screen characters, and now it's time to look at an entire show that speaks about LGBTQ folks, and does a fabulous job of raising awareness. 

In this episode, Mahir implores you to watch When We Rise. 

Another strong LGBTQ character from a television series explored in this episode - Blanca Evangelista, from Pose.

Mahir explores what makes this character so great, and the impact on the community at large. 

Continuing our exploration of stories of on-screen characters and celebrities, who have positively represented the LGBTQIA+ community in mainstream media, in this episode, it's all about Pray Tell from Pose, played by American actor and singer Billy Porter. 

With this episode, the show takes a slight turn - from stories of everyday people to those of on-screen characters and celebrities, who have positively represented the community in mainstream media. In this episode, it's all about David Rose from Schitt's Creek, played by Canadian actor Dan Levy. 

We take a mid-season break, Mahir goes on a mental-health break, and Prateek fills in. 

Dipalie is bundle of happy energy. Anyone who knows her can attest that she's always the life of the party. But behind this happy exterior, there's a mammoth struggle that she's had to endure to find herself, and to come out to her parents. 

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Mahir's Instagram: instagram.com/mahirkxpoor 

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Mahir narrates the story of Vipin - a dental student from Delhi. His story is of challenges he faced as a gay man in his college, his tryst with toxic masculinity since his early years, and how his father played a role in his growth as a person. 

Mahir narrates a verse of poetry, written exclusively for Vipin. 

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Mahir's Instagram: instagram.com/mahirkxpoor 

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Swapna identifies as asexual, as someone who is on the "Ace Spectrum". Mahir explores what this means for Swapna, what motivated her to dig deeper into understanding and exploring her own identity, what influences she's had in her life, and how inappropriate mainstream media representation of the LGBTQIA+ community impacted her. 

Mahir narrates a verse of poetry, written exclusively for Swapna. 

Mahir's email: mahir@motormouthpods.com 

Mahir's Instagram: instagram.com/mahirkxpoor 

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