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 in Fresno!
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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 sex scenes, and #queer sex in media. We move into the show #SloPitch, women in hockey, the upcoming Olympics, and the Supreme Court and Trans athlete rights.
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 most interesting world records and share AI versions of Christmas movies and songs. Chris becomes obsessed with Christmas Dad jokes, and Kaylia reviews some pop culture moments of the year.
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!
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 to talk about the newly formed group, dancing at the Red Lantern!
Plus, Kaylia covers queer sports, and we talk about the new and openly gay sexiest man alive.
Enjoy!
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.
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!
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!
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 of aggressive and uncomfortable ways! Enjoy!
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, how the bottom is dropping out of corporate sponsorship of Pride, and the latest HIV breakthrough. Plus, we highlight LGBTQ+ streaming offerings and dish on Nathan Lane, KC of the Sunshine Band, and the Village People.