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Shot By Qupid

Shot By Qupid

By: Ajay Pabial
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Summary

Shot by Qupid is a queer dating and culture podcast unpacking love, identity, and connection in all their messy, funny, and honest forms.

Hosted by Ajay Pabial (he/him), each episode brings relaxed, living-room-style conversations with guests sharing real stories about dating, relationships, situationships, self-love, visibility, and navigating queer life today.

From dating disasters to finding community, from nightlife personas to long-term love, Shot by Qupid explores what it really means to be seen, desired, and loved — both by others and by ourselves.

New episodes feature unfiltered conversations, cultural commentary, and the experiences shaping modern queer dating and connection.

Because love isn’t always perfect — but the stories are always worth telling.

Ajay Pabial
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Episodes
  • S1E4: Do You Want Me… or the Show?
    Mar 28 2026

    You met them in the spotlight… but would you still want them with the lights off? 👀

    This week on Shot by Qupid, Ajay sits down with Raheem and Youssra to get into nightlife, personas, and the fine line between being desired and actually being known. From drag alter egos and DJ energy to dating apps, ego, and expectations, we’re asking the real question — are people into you… or the version of you they’ve created in their head?

    It’s giving performance, projection, and a little bit of delusion 😭

    Plus, Cupid’s Confession Corner returns with one of the most chaotic stories yet (yes… it involves a hookup, a grandad, and a situation you can’t unhear).

    💘 Follow Shot by Qupid, share with your group chat, and tell us… are they dating you, or just the show?

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    52 mins
  • S1E3: Am I Your Type… or Your Fantasy?
    Mar 14 2026

    What happens when attraction crosses the line into fetishisation? And how do you date when people want the fantasy more than the real you?

    In this episode of Shot by Qupid, Ajay sits down with Darren and Amrik to unpack queer dating, identity, and the messy realities of being desired but not always truly seen. From sauna culture and secret hookups to navigating fetishisation and non-binary visibility, the conversation dives into what it means to show up as your full self in a world that often reduces people to types.

    Along the way, they talk about closeted dating, confidence, community, and how finding the right person can turn years of feeling invisible into something real.

    Plus, Cupid’s Confession Corner returns with one of the most chaotic stories yet — a hookup that may or may not have involved a suspected killer.

    💘 Follow Shot by Qupid, share the episode, and tell us: have you ever been someone’s type… or just their fantasy?

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    38 mins
  • S1E2: From Eye Contact to Algorithms
    Feb 27 2026

    From risky glances across a bar to refreshing the Grindr grid — how did queer dating go from eye contact to algorithms?

    In Episode 2 of Shot by Qupid, Ajay sits down with Yogesh and Paul to unpack how dating has evolved, what we’ve gained in convenience, and what we may have lost in courage. Was it hotter when you had to leave the house? Has swipe culture made us more connected — or just more available?

    This is a conversation about cruising, chemistry, convenience, and whether romance survived the algorithm.

    If you’ve ever felt nostalgic for real-life flirting or fatigued by modern dating apps, this one’s for you.

    💘 Follow Shot by Qupid, share the episode, and tell us — are we better at dating now, or just faster?

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    39 mins
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