Tag Archives: pride

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 a statement from Jess Fitzpatrick of Gender Alchemy, and we share the statement from Garry Bredefeld of the Fresno County Department of Supervisors about the County outreach during the Pride parade.

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 valedictorian speech was “too political” to be accepted.

Plus, Kaylia and Chris go over some trans statistics and talk about efforts by the President of the United States to ban trans students from school sports. Enjoy!

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 operates and how you can participate and support. Then there’s Community Link’s biggest fundraiser this year, the Margaret Cho show at the Tower Theater on May 31st. Kaylia has some Margaret Cho trivia, and we start to dive into words the LGBTQ+ community is reclaiming, and the best and worst US states for LGBTQ+ rights.

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.

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 court, the FDA, CDC and RFK. PLUS strange taxes, life on other planets, and Jane Fonda!

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!