Books, books books! We learn about local efforts to get a library in the Tower District, a new queer-centric bookstore in Fresno’s Chinatown, and our personal picks for the best books of 2024. Plus book ban updates, what’s going on in queer lit, and we both find love… Hot Santa or Tater Tots? You decide which is yummier!
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Food Not Bombs, Election Aftermath, and Monkey Business (November 15th, 2024)
In this episode we talk to J from Food Not Bombs Fresno about collecting and dispersing food to the community in need, dive into a 2024 election aftermath, talk the Onion and Info Wars, The Liberty Council Naughty or Nice list, empowered people in New Zealand, laugh at some strange monkey business, and share about more local LGBTQ nonprofits.
Local Politics, CA Propositions, and the Westboro Baptist Church (October 18th, 2024)
On this episode we talk to James Martinez and Tyler Mackey about James’ local campaign and a controversial mailer, Will Johnson schools us on the California propositions, and then we discuss the upcoming appearance of the Westboro Baptist Church here in Fresno.
Endorsement Supernova and Real Talk with Republican Nick Richardson (October 4th, 2024)
We talk about Halloween, the VP debate, the issues with celebrity endorsements, and local events. Plus we interview Republican Nick Richardson who is running for Fresno City Council District 6. And of course, we have a quiz and a few laughs along the way.
A Queer Campaign and a Murder in Texas (September 20th, 2024)
We talk to Doug Greco, who is running to be the first gay Mayor of Austin, Texas. Then we dive into his book about the homophobic murder of one of his former students, an out, vibrant lesbian community member. We move on to suicide prevention month, the Reel Pride Film Festival, local events, pickle balls, and the conflict between Taylor Swift and the candidates. Enjoy!
Let’s Go To The Movies: Queer Film Festivals (September 6th, 2024)
Chris and Kaylia talk to Robby Kendall from the Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival and Augie Blancas from the Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival. Plus queer movie trivia and Chris sings a delightful ditty!
Sound for the People Plus Kampout! (August 18th, 2024)
On this episode we talk to Charah Coleman with Sound For the People about sound therapy and community relaxation, Sheri Sinclair about this year’s Kampout event, and then dive into a recap of LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics, plus news and events.
God, Kamala, and the Couch (August 1st, 2024)
We interview the Unconventional Pastor that is Paul Swearingen about the 1946: The Movie national tour and translating the Bible to demonize homosexuality and then dive into the faux outrage of the “Last Supper” during the opening ceremony of The Olympics, PLUS Kamala Harris, the 2024 election, Star Trek, Harley Davidson, Elon Musk, and coming out. Plus we throw ourselves onto the couch with JD Vance. Enjoy!
Tenant Rights, the Olympics, and Queers For Beers (July 19th, 2024)
We talk to the Central Valley Rainbow Renters about tenant laws and rights in Fresno, then discuss donating blood, the Tioga Brewing / Queers for Beers incident, the Drag PAC working for voters, Project 2025, and the 2024 Olympics. Also, a way to protest the Heritage Foundation from TikTok!
Blockbusters, Summer Cocktails, and Protest Poop (July 6th, 2024)
Kaylia and Chris get into the summer season discussing movie blockbusters, summer cocktails, ways to beat the heat, queer news, and the summer Olympics. We also have another LGBTQ+ business interview with Christopher Fiffe and Lawrence Luna from the Intrinsic Salon. Enjoy!
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