Fat, Femme, Old and Asian

📢New Episode Alert! 🎙️ The Trump administration is planning on gutting HIV prevention funding , and outdated laws are still criminalizing people just for existing . How are we supposed to prevent new transmissions when they’re dismantling the very programs that save lives? How can we fight stigma when the legal system still treats HIV like a crime? 🔥 In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asia...

📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎙️🔥 Elise Hensley walked into The Chatterbox in Indy wearing a MAGA hat, got kicked out for harassing staff, & is now crying "discrimination." The right-wing outrage machine went wild , but we’re setting the record straight. 🚨 Hypocrisy? ✅ 🚨 Fake victimhood? ✅ 🚨 MAGA martyr complex? ✅ She even deleted her Facebook—so how confident is she really ? 👀 www.c...

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 What happens when LGBTQIA+ advocates sit down with Indiana Governor Mike Braun? 🎤 In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian , I’m joined by guests who were inside the room for this rare conversation with state leadership. We’re breaking down: 🔹 How the meeting happened & what was discussed 🔹 Whether the governor was truly listening—or just posturing 🔹 Key take...

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️ Public Health Under Fire: Threats, Politics, and Resilience Public health workers dedicate their lives to keeping communities safe—so why are they being threatened just for doing their jobs? In this solo episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian , I dive into: 🔹 Who public health workers are & the vital services they provide 🔹 The rising threats, harassment, and poli...

Public health workers dedicate their lives to keeping communities safe—so why are they being threatened just for doing their jobs? In this solo episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian , I dive into: 🔹 Who public health workers are & the vital services they provide 🔹 The rising threats, harassment, and political attacks they’re facing 🔹 Why misinformation & extremist agendas are fueling t...

New Episode Alert! 🚨 🎙️ The war on trans and nonbinary people is escalating. From federal moves to erase gender identities to Indiana’s prison housing crisis, healthcare bans, and attempts to police drag performances—our community is in the crosshairs. In this must-hear episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast , we break it ALL down with two powerhouse guests: 🎤 Myles Parker – Militar...

📢 Description: DEI isn’t just under attack—it’s being ripped apart at every level of government. The administration is gutting it. Indiana is dismantling it. And if they get their way, marginalized communities will be shoved back into the shadows. But here’s the thing—they want us silent. They want us too exhausted to fight back. Not today, Satan. In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian ,...

🎙 New Episode Alert! 🎙 The administration is moving fast to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and erase Critical Race Theory from schools —but why? And who stands to gain when public education is gutted? In this solo episode, I break down: ✅ The push to defund and dismantle the DOE ✅ The weaponization of “Critical Race Theory” to ban books & censor history ✅ Who benefits and who lo...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Dive into the vibrant world of Mx Drag and Alt Drag with our guest, the incomparable Luna Magick , reigning Mx Indy Pride 2024 ! In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: the Podcast , we explore the artistry, rebellion, and inclusivity of alternative drag. Luna shares their journey, the impact of the Haus of Morningstar , and the power of creating safe spaces for al...

This week on Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast , Halle Pino sits down with the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Binary , Oliver Closeoff and Kitt St. Clair ! 🪩✨ As they celebrate two incredible years of breaking boundaries, challenging norms, and creating space for non-binary and gender-expansive performers, we dive into: 💥 The power of representation on stage 🎭 Shifting traditional drag n...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast with Halle Pino , I sit down with the energetic, dynamic, creative, and intentional Fran Smith , president and founder of the Central Indiana LGBTQ+ Young Adults Group (CILYAG) . Fran shares her inspiring journey of creating inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces for LGBTQ+ young adults away from bars and nightclubs. Tog...

Join me in this deeply personal episode as I open up about my journey of unpacking childhood and adolescent trauma. This episode is not just my story—it’s a reflection on how common these experiences are and how we can move forward, heal, and thrive. In this episode, I share: ✨ How childhood abuse and manipulation shaped my life. ✨ The challenges of navigating identity as a queer Filipino person...

Picture it: Indianapolis, 2024. A queer collective of artists blending theater, comedy, and drag to bring The Golden Girls to life with a holiday twist! 🎄 ✨ On this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast with Halle Pino , we spill the tea with the Picture It Players about their hit show A Golden Christmas , their mission, and what it takes to add a fabulous queer spin to these iconi...

Get ready to slay the season with a fabulous blend of glamour and generosity! This week on Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast with Halle Pino , we’re spilling the tea on the upcoming Food Drive/Fundraising Drag Show at The Back Door in Bloomington, Indiana (207 S College Ave). Happening on Saturday, December 21st , this event is all about turning fierce performances into much-needed support...

In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast with Halle Pino , we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of BU Wellness Network, a vital organization dedicated to improving public health, empowering communities, and ending the HIV epidemic. Halle sits down with Ayriane Bailey, Damon Hamilton and Kem Moore to discuss the services BU Wellness provides, their culturally relevant approach...

This Giving Tuesday, join Fat, Femme, Old & Asian: The Podcast with Halle Pino for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Jenni White and Will Turpin-Doty from Trinity Haven Indy , Indiana’s first and only residential housing program for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults experiencing housing instability. 🏠✨ Learn how they’re creating safe, affirming spaces for young people in our communit...

In this special Small Business Saturday episode, we’re turning up the volume on fabulous local talent as we highlight three incredible LGBTQIA+ business owners who make Irvington shine brighter than a holiday marquee! I’m joined by Colton Manley of Trap Door Tattoo Shop (5535 East Washington Street) , where art meets authenticity, Myles Parker of Bareknuckles Barbershop & Co., (5603 East Washi...

A big thank you to our incredible guests for sharing their stories, insights, and passion. And a shoutout to the Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce for all they do to uplift and empower LGBTQIA+ business owners in our community. As always, remember to celebrate the diversity and resilience of our LGBTQIA+ family—not just during the holidays but every day. Be sure to follow us on social media, subscr...

Gaslighting is emotional manipulation at its worst, but we’re not here to play nice—we’re here to call it out . In this episode of Fat, Femme, Old & Asian , Halle Pino dives into what gaslighting really is, why it’s become so prevalent, and how to stop it in its tracks. Learn how to wield the power of receipts, expose social currency scammers, and bankrupt the manipulators who thrive on lies....

Frenemy: A portmanteau of 'friend' and 'enemy,' describing a person who blurs the lines between camaraderie and competition, affection and antagonism. Frenemies have been around forever—think Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, Taylor Swift and Kanye West, or even Cain and Abel (minus the murder, hopefully). Today, we’re diving into this complicated relationship dynamic with two very special guests: a...

My feelings and thoughts on the 2024 election and what Women, Children, POC, LGBTQIA+ individuals and immigrants have to look forward to.

It's election day in the U.S. and the holidays and family gatherings are just around the corner. Are you prepared for the upcoming conversations with those whose political and religious leanings are different than yours? Your peace, safety and well-being should be first and foremost; so here are some tips and hints on handling those difficult and usually uncomfortable situations.

Code-switching for survival; Microagressions in Queer spaces; "Preference" and Racism in Queer spaces; The emotional toll and mental health impacts; Finding strength & community.

On this episode, my guests and I are dive into the competitive world of drag, discussing some tensions that are bubbling up between the new generation of queens and seasoned drag entertainers. We talk about limited performance spaces, mentorship, expectations for the new vs the old and making sure our local drag kings aren't left out of Queer spaces. My guests are Della Licious, Patience Eau Clair...

My guest, Robin Swails-Thompson and I discuss the differences (and similarities) between Polyamory, Open Relationships and Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), what an ENM relationship can look like and what is important to consider before you enter into a Polyamorous relationship. Robin references Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) by Martha Kauppi Robin (rthompson@damien.org...