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Chris and Kaylia talk to Socorro Santillan, Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, about how that organization is fighting back against the Trump administration. Plus some happy “blue wave” facts and an update on what the US Supreme Court is doing. All our socials are here: itsaqueerthang.carrd.co/ Past episodes here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ GO FUNK...

From the No Kings Day 2 rally in Fresno California at Manchester Center on Saturday October 18, 2025. We talk to those attending get their opinions. Listen to our show anywhere you get your podcasts. Our catalogue can be accessed at the following link https://kayliametcalfe.com/about/itsaqueerthang-radio-show/ Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaque...

Chris and Kaylia welcome Isaac Gudino and Will Johnson to the studio to talk all things Prop 50 (we strongly suggest you vote yes), and then Kaylia gets to gush about Taylor Swift’s new album. Plus a Dennis cameo, the importance of good news, and some fun scientific inventions! Enjoy! All our socials are here: https://itsaqueerthang.carrd.co/ GO FUNK BY MARTEKA Music from #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/mat...

Join Chris and Kaylia for a fun fall themed episode where we get the chance to talk to to the current and future Queen Mothers of Fresno's Imperial Dove Court! https://www.instagram.com/imperial_dove_court_de_fresno/ IDC's Linktree: https://shorturl.at/OrINY Listen to our show anywhere you get your podcasts. Our catalogue can be accessed at the following link kayliametcalfe.com/about/itsaqueer…ang...

On this episode we talk to Sophia of Citrene Solar Cleaning about getting your solar panels cleaned and maintained, then we sit down with Beth and Heather from The Cat House on the Kings to talk about what they do and a very cool, upcoming fundraiser. Then Chris and Kaylia take on free speech. Citrene Solar Cleaning https://www.citrinesolarcleaning.com/#:~:text=Citrine%20Solar%20Cleaning%20special...

Movies Movies Movies! In honor of the upcoming Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival, Chris and Kaylia talk with Gilbert and Mark from the Reel Pride Board, discuss the current state of movies (aka reboots) in the world, and play Kaylia’s new favorite game: Guess The Movie From This Wacky (But Accurate!) Synopsis! Enjoy! Reel Pride website: https://www.reelpride.com/ Previous Episodes: kmmamedia.com/pod...

On this episode we talk to Haley White and Miguel Gastelum of Duende Creative House about their new marketing business and the Queer power they’re bringing to the community. Kaylia gives us Labor Day history and the changes in the school year for Back To School talk. We cover a class action suit by trans prisoners in Georgia, the possible overturning of federal same sex marriage and the local trag...

On this episode, we learn new gay slang, talk about some upcoming groundbreaking movies, interview the lovely owners of Color Me Chula, learn some fun facts about Fresno, give a few local restaurant reviews, and then delve into a discussion of performance artists who push the boundaries…. and color outside the lines in all sorts of aggressive and uncomfortable ways! Enjoy! Chad Michales at North T...

On the latest episode of the It’s A Queer Thang Podcast we dive into Kampout Fresno, the longest running LGBTQ+ camping event in California. Our special guests are Sherrie Sinclair and Lynda Wilkinson and let’s just say the s**t hits the fan. Plus Kaylia is back and she and Chris talk about the latest art project in Fresno, possibly a new light rail system, the 988 crisis line, drama at the Magnol...

On this episode of It’s A Queer Thang, we interview Carole Goldsmith, chancellor of the State Center Community College District, about education in America and her queer history. Chris and James talk sex education and the future of gender affirming care for youth in California. We also dive into the cognitive dissonance embedded in our nation, from religion to politics. Then we look at the most po...

Join Chris and guest co-host James on this episode of It’s A Queer Thang. We talk to Greg Little with the Tower District Rotary Club about their efforts in the community. Then we discuss the SCOTUS decision affecting trans people in Tennessee, how the current administration is putting the lives of LGBTQ+ people at risk, how the bottom is dropping out of corporate sponsorship of Pride, and the late...

On this BONUS Pride episode, we talk about the relationship between police and the LGBTQ+ community. We touch on the LA riots, No Kings Day, Fresno Pride and how we get past our history of police violence against our community. We have an interview with Matthew Couto, the Fresno Police LGBTQ Liaison, as well as a statement from Jess Fitzpatrick of Gender Alchemy and we share the statement from Gar...

In this trans specific Pride episode, we talk to Kathie Moehlig (with Trans Family Support Services) about the recent controversy in Clovis, where AB Hernandez, a 16 year old trans student, competed in the CIF competition. Then we have a fascinating talk with Gray Byrd, an 18 year old trans student in North Carolina who was told his trans positive valedictorian speech was “too political” to be acc...

Join us for a conversation with Bryan Esparza from Community Link about the upcoming Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 7th in the Tower District. We talk Grand Marshalls, sponsors, festival Q&A, where you can watch live and where to get your tickets in advance. Also learn about all of the programs Community Link operates and how you can participate and support. Then there'...

We interview newly elected Board of Supervisors member Luis Chavez, talk good/bad news for our Transgender Community, make fun of RFK (and his worm), give props to George M johnson, and highlight some upcoming queer shows and movies. Plus hockey vs rugby, foster care facts, and Kaylia learns about Pee Wee Herman. Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsa...

Let's kickoff PRIDE 2025! We interview Jazmin Guzman with the Madera Coalition for Community Justice to talk about their upcoming Pride event and the LGBTQ+ community in Madera. Then Chris and Kaylia discuss the River Park food vendor controversy, women in space, the Sundance Film Festival, fun in the Castro, safe LGBTQ+ cities, the Supreme Court, the FDA, the CDC, and RFK. PLUS strange taxes, lif...

Welcome to our very first Queer Thang Quickie! These are shorter than our regular episodes and generally cover protests, rallies, interviews and events. This episode covers the HANDS OFF protest in Fresno, which as part of a larger, national protest against the Trump administration. These interviews and comments were all collected LIVE at the event on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 https://handsoff2025...

Chris and Kaylia talk about the slow burn of progressive resistance that is finally starting to pick up steam, from Corey Booker's record-breaking Senate speech to an interview with Feleipe Sousa-Lazaballet from Florida's District 42, who is running to be the first Dreamer ever elected to the State House in that state. We also talk about some good news, the importance of protest, the inherent risk...

On this episode we talk to Amanda from the Women's March and Daney from 5051 and the San Joaquin Valley Resistance about how we protest the current administration and how we move forward. We cover protests, boycotts, Tesla, and the apps we can use to make our voices heard. Then Kaylia and Chris talk about the SAVE Act, Pete Buttigieg, Ben & Jerry, Ohio, political attire, and how the club Splash is...

Join Chris and Kaylia as they talk to Jon and Terry from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo about community, animals, and conservation. Plus gay animal facts and we find a few things to laugh at during these chaotic stressful times. Fresno Chaffee Zoo: www.fcz.org Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com

On this episode we interview Drew Harbaugh with PFLAG Fresno and Ray Quenga with Rainbow Of Light. We discuss the LGBTQ+ makeup of the United States, attacks on the transgender community, red cards, immigration, a brave NFL player protest, Cynthia Erivo, Target, and what's on our current streaming list. Oh, and we can't talk enough about...balls. https://www.pflagfresno.org/ https://www.rainbow-of...

Political attacks on trans people, the Super Bowl, the Democratic Plan of Resistance... and we interview Diana Oliva, founder of Casita Feliz. Plus, new words for Chris, and then Kaylia falls deep into a Hip-Hop rabbit hole. And puppies! Casita Feliz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casitafelizlatinelgbtqcenterfresno Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Music b...

On this episode we talk to the legendary drag king performer, El Dana, about her decades long career. We chat with Dr. Katherine Fobear about the LGBTQ 2 Minor program at California State University, Fresno, as well as the new LGBTQ scholarship set up by the late Allison Murphy in honor of her late daughter, Chloe Anne Lacey. We round out the community conversation with Silent Reading Parties, Wom...

Chris and Kaylia talk New Year's Resolutions, health news, the importance of community, and the future of healthcare for the LGBTQ community in Fresno with Dr. Julie Nicole of the Fresno Collective for Inclusive Medicine. Plus food, silly wellness trends, and more! Enjoy! Fresno Inclusive on Insta: @fresno_inclusive Parting Perscription from Dr Murthy: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/health/surgeon...

Happy Holidays! We have special guests James Hensley (Chris's husband) and Matt Armstrong (Kaylia's husband) on our Christmas episode. We highlight a couple of local non profits, then Kaylia reads us a queer holiday poem, and we dive into gift giving, "fragrance", lesbian resourcefulness, Christmas songs, Christmas movies, Mariah Carey and a holiday quiz. Add on Y2K memories and a dash of New Year...