On this episode we talk to Haley White and Miguel Gastelum of Duende Creative House about their new marketing business and the Queer power they’re bringing to the community. Kaylia gives us Labor Day history and the changes in the school year for Back To School talk. We cover a class action suit by trans prisoners in Georgia, the possible overturning of federal same sex marriage and the local tragedy that is Garry Bredefeld, and how you can reach out and speak up about displaying “In God We Trust” at the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

And don’t forget to have some soup while we dive into the latest Taylor Swift news.

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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!

Chad Michales at North Tower Circle / https://youtu.be/qREbg8s5OeU?si=FZyGlr68uA6Wy3vt

Color Me Chula on Instagram @colormechula

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Kaylia and Cynthia’s Food Reviews https://www.tiktok.com/@eatingout_lesbian?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin : https://a.co/d/e5rNuFG

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On the latest episode of the It’s A Queer Thang Podcast we dive into Kampout Fresno, the longest running LGBTQ+ camping event in California. Our special guests are Sherrie Sinclair and Lynda Wilkinson and let’s just say the s**t hits the fan.

Plus Kaylia is back and she and Chris talk about the latest art project in Fresno, possibly a new light rail system, the 988 crisis line, drama at the Magnolia Network and gay robots!

www.kampoutfresno.com

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/16/following-trump-cut-to-lgbtq-youth-suicide-hotline-california-steps-up-to-fill-the-gap/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/15/entertainment/chip-gaines-same-sex-couple-criticism

https://centralvalleycommunityaction.wordpress.com/local-organization-efforts/

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https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/freeway-murals-uplift-community-strength/

https://www.pride.com/trending/viral/who-is-rizzbot-the-gay-robot

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On this episode of It’s A Queer Thang, we interview Carole Goldsmith, chancellor of the State Center Community College District, about education in America and her queer history.

Chris and James talk sex education and the future of gender affirming care for youth in California. We also dive into the cognitive dissonance embedded in our nation, from religion to politics.

Then we look at the most popular pets in America, mixed with our memories and stories.

Enjoy!

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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.

https://towerdistrictrotary.org/

https://vendors.planetbids.com/.../14769/bo/bo-detail/130882

https://www.fortunefeimster.com/calendar.php

https://ouramericaabc.com/who-im-meant-to-be-2025

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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 County outreach during the Pride parade.

https://www.fresno.gov/police/police-contacts/

https://www.instagram.com/genderalchemynpo/

https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Board-of-Supervisors

https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com/

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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!

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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 all of 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.

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https://fresnotowertheater.com/margaret-cho/

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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.

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

Oh, and cow farts...

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