Hosted by Chris and Kaylia, It’s A Queer Thang is a twice-a-month (or more!) podcast recorded in Fresno, CA.
We focus on politics, civil rights, news, and, entertainment. Special guests are featured with interviews focusing on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Fresno, the Central Valley, and beyond!
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EXTRA! EXTRA! With Vince Ybarra! (December 5th, 2025)
Chris and Kaylia discuss the state of news and media and then interview ABC30’s Vince Ybarra! The trends of where and how people get their news might surprise you. Plus a fun trip down memory lane with headlines from the Fresno Bee’s first edition!
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Shaping Minds and Shaking Booty! (November 23rd, 2025)
We talk to Robin McGeHee, our local LGBTQ liaison and queer icon, about her involvement in Florida working with Students Rise Up and progressive activism, as well as ICE, how to stand up for your rights, and the City of Fresno LGBTQ grants. Then we bring in Whitney Black with Central Valley Queer Line Dancing…
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Planned Parenthood and the Blue Wave (November7th, 2025)
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.
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Prop 50 and the Power of a Showgirl! (October 17th, 2025)
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!
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Reboots, Real Talk, and Reel Pride! (September 6th, 2025)
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!
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Coloring Outside The Lines (August 1st, 2025)
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…
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Serving, Courting & Cruising (June 21st, 2025)
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,…
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Police & The LGBTQ+ Community (June 14th, 2025)
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…
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California To Carolina: Two Trans Teens Take On The World! (June 6th, 2025)
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…
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Here Comes Pride! (May 16th, 2025)
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 the programs Community Link…
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Luis Chavez and A Queer Kerfuffle (May 2nd, 2025)
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.
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Kickoff To Pride (April 18th, 2025)
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…
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Friends, Foes, and Finding a Voice in Florida (April 4th, 2025)
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…
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Unity in Protest (March 21st, 2025)
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.
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The Who, What, and Why of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (March 7th, 2025)
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.
Keep readingRainbows, Protests, and Balls… oh my! (February 21st, 2025)
In this episode, we interview Drew Harbaugh with PFLAG Fresno and Trans-E-Motion and then with 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…
Keep readingPuppy Bowls and Rabbit Holes (February 7th, 2025)
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!
Keep readingCommunity Is King! (January 17th, 2025)
Legendary Drag King Performer, El Dana, The new Allison Murphy and Chloe Anne Lacey Scholarship Plus Find YOUR Community with Silent Reading Parties, Women’s Sports, or a Sound Bath experience!
Keep readingThe Future is Here (January 10th, 2025)
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!
Keep readingSmells Like Christmas (December 20th, 2024)
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 nonprofits, enjoy a queer holiday poem, and then dive into gift-giving. Plus, fragrances for everyone, lesbian resourcefulness, Christmas songs, Christmas movies, Mariah Carey, and a holiday quiz. Add Y2K memories and a…
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