In this episode, Matt discusses Loab, a woman who might be a ghost, or a demon, or a cryptid, or just an oddity of data storage. Whoever, or whatever, Loab is, she (it?) provides a ghost story that helps express what is making us uneasy about artificial intelligence and the industry of Big Data.
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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 or conversion therapy determine who he is.
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 walkouts, Jesse Jackson, the Olympics, and the flag controversy at the Stonewall National Monument in New York.
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 in Fresno!
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.
108. The Kit Bag: A Ghost Story for Christmas
In this episode, Matt partakes in the old, but rarely practiced, tradition of telling a ghost story for the Christmas episode. The Kit Bag by Algernon Blackwood was originally published in 1908. Listen as the secretary to one of London’s best criminal defense attorneys has a difficult time packing for a Christmas vacation.
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!
107. Haunted Sanger Cemeteries
In this episode, Matt takes a trip to Sanger, California, and its surrounding area to talk about ghost stories associated with a few small town cemeteries. Along the way, he ponders the monuments we leave behind for the dead, explains why glowing tombstones are often reported in “haunted” cemeteries, and then drives on an allegedly (but not really) horribly twisty road said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman in white.
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!