It’s A Queer Thang

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!

Quickie: Protest AT the Library, FOR the Library – ItsAQueerThang

Join us for a quickie! We talk to Hope and Joleen with the Reedley Peace Center about what this group of allies is doing to support the LGBTQ community and fight back against the Fresno Board of Supervisors! Want to get involved? Here is the info from the Reedley Peace Center: We will sit outside each library from 10 – 11 every Saturday in June. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable for an hour in the June sun: sun screen, umbrellas, your own chair, and plenty of water. Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. Reedley Branch Library, 1027 E Street Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. Clovis Library, 1155 5th St., Clovis Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. Kingsburg Branch Library, 1399 Draper St., Kingsburg
  1. Quickie: Protest AT the Library, FOR the Library
  2. Enchanted Detention
  3. Episode 100! ( … and Fresno Rainbow Pride 2026!)
  4. Voting Local & Raining Dildos
  5. The Chamber and The Gardens (With Scott Miller)
  6. No Kings Rally March 28, 2026
  7. Together Across America
  8. Blake Cooper Griffin (Actor/Author) and The Story of You: A Life Rewritten
  9. The Queer Is Out There
  10. The Rogue Cant Be Stopped

Enchanted Detention (May 16th 2026)

We talk to Gabriel from Detention Billiards in the Tower District about their new ownership, grand opening, and rebranding. We get the EXCLUSIVE info on their new name, re-design, and plans for the future.

We dive into the Fresno County Board of Supervisors’ meeting and decision to bar the Fresno County Libraries from participating in…

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Voting Local and Raining Dildos (With Monte Forkas) (April 18th, 2026)

Chris and Kaylia interview Monte Forkas, the openly queer candidate for Fresno City Council District 1.

Then we dive into the 1919 FDR sex-sting operation and the Fresno Arts Council’s statement about its recent embezzlement scandal.

Then…it’s raining dildos against ICE, Queer Kickball, Queer Line Dancing, Aunt Tifa, how to ingest your daily news, Fresno…

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Together Across America (March 21st, 2026)

On this episode, Chris and Kaylia sit down with Robin Johnston McGehee and Cathy Marino Thomas to talk about their project: Together Across America.

We also dive into the Rainbow Flag controversy at the Stonewall memorial in NYC, discuss the legacy of Gilbert Baker, and NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. Let’s come together and bring back American and constitutional values. Enjoy!

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Blake Cooper Griffin (Actor/Author) (March 6th, 2026)

Chris and Kaylia interview actor and activist Blake Cooper Griffin about his debut book, The Story of You: A Life Rewritten. Part memoir, part self-help, the book discusses the importance of writing your own story, with both practical advice and personal stories about Blake’s struggles and successes as an out actor who didn’t let bullying…

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The Queer Is Out There (February 20th, 2026)

Chris and Kaylia dive into the RFK Jr & Kid Rock video, conspiracy theories, religion, and visions of Jesus and demons. Then we’re on to UFOs, Barack Obama, and aliens. We look at the Visalia controversy involving students spelling out a queer slur on their shirts on campus. Plus, we talk about student protests and…

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The Rogue Can’t Be Stopped! (February 6th, 2026)

Chris and Kaylia talk about concept albums, queer artists who changed the world, and the fun of live theater. (Plus, you’ll never guess which of us starred in the Nativity!) We also interview Yolanda Serrato from The Rogue Festival to get all the info you need to enjoy this one-of-a-kind “fringe art festival” right here…

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Picture This (January 20th, 2026)

On our first episode of 2026, we sit down with Michelle Gunn (of Michelle Cunn Photo) to talk about the queer community and how she has filled a void for #wedding, family, and #boudoir photography. We also talk about famous historical photographs.

Chris and Kaylia dive into the television sensation that is #HeatedRivalry, the top…

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A Gloriously Glittery Queer Christmas (December 20th, 2025)

Santa Claus stops by, and we get a year-end update on Taylor Swift from Diana. Kaylia and Chris talk about their favorite personal moments of 2025, give some easy holiday appetizer suggestions, go over our favorite books, movies, and TV shows for the year, plus the top toys and gifts.

We also discuss the year’s…

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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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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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