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ItsAQueerThang

Chris And Kaylia

It"s A Queer Thang covers local and national LGBTQ+ issues and events. We focus on politics, civil rights, news and, entertainment. Special guests are featured with interviews focusing on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community in Fresno and the Central Valley. Hosted by Chris Jarvis and Kaylia Metcalfe. Queer Thang welcomes viewer input, suggestions. and questions at itsaqueerthang(at)gmail(dot)com.

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01:22:44

Puppy Bowls and Rabbit Holes

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2025/02/06

Political attacks on trans people, the Super Bowl, the Democratic Plan of Resistance... and we interview Diana Oliva, founder of Casita Feliz. Plus, new words for Chris, and then Kaylia falls deep into a Hip-Hop rabbit hole. And puppies!Casita Feliz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casitafelizlatinelgbtqcenterfresno Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Music by #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/matrika/go and SunnyVibesAudio from Pixabay Email us at

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00:49:10

Community Is King!

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2025/01/17

On this episode we talk to the legendary drag king performer, El Dana, about her decades long career. We chat with Dr. Katherine Fobear about the LGBTQ 2 Minor program at California State University, Fresno, as well as the new LGBTQ scholarship set up by the late Allison Murphy in honor of her late daughter, Chloe Anne Lacey. We round out the community conversation with Silent Reading Parties, Women's Sports, and the Sound Bath experience. Connect with your

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01:24:08

The Future is Here

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2025/01/09

Chris and Kaylia talk New Year's Resolutions, health news, the importance of community, and the future of healthcare for the LGBTQ community in Fresno with Dr. Julie Nicole of the Fresno Collective for Inclusive Medicine. Plus food, silly wellness trends, and more! Enjoy!Fresno Inclusive on Insta: @fresno_inclusive Parting Perscription from Dr Murthy: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/07/health/surgeon-general-parting-prescription-community/index.html Facebook: It's a Queer Thang -

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00:51:00

Smells Like Christmas!

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2024/12/20

Happy Holidays! We have special guests James Hensley (Chris's husband) and Matt Armstrong (Kaylia's husband) on our Christmas episode. We highlight a couple of local non profits, then Kaylia reads us a queer holiday poem, and we dive into gift giving, "fragrance", lesbian resourcefulness, Christmas songs, Christmas movies, Mariah Carey and a holiday quiz. Add on Y2K memories and a dash of New Year's Eve to our annual Christmas (politics free) spectacular! Happy Holidays to all, whichever one you

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01:45:08

Tower Library, A Queer Bookstore, and Hot Santa

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2024/12/05

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! Tower Library Project: https://towerlibrary.org/ Judging By The Cover Bookstore: https://www.judgingbythecoverbookstore.com/ Hot Santa from Target:

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01:03:22

Just Thanks Bonus Holiday Episode

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2024/11/26

Join Chris and Kaylia for this special bonus holiday episode! No politics, but lots of turkey talk, plus cooking tips with Chris and exciting "new" vocabulary words! Enjoy!

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00:56:02

Food Not Bombs, Election Aftermath & Monkey Business

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2024/11/16

On this episode we talk to J from Food Not Bombs Fresno about collecting and dispersing food to the community in need, we 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. https://www.facebook.com/groups/140764037393/about https://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/index.php

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01:32:45

Being Trans, Voter Intimidation & Some Candy

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2024/11/01

On this episode Chris and Kaylia review the Westboro Baptist event in Fresno, talk about voter intimidation and local letters, interview Arien Reed with Transemotion and highlight local nonprofits. Then there's Elon Musk, Abercrombie and Fitch, some candy, a button and a joystick...yeah,

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00:54:06

Local Politics, CA Propositions & Westboro Baptist...

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2024/10/19

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 we discuss the upcoming appearance of the Westboro Baptist Church here in Fresno.https://www.martinez4fusd.com/ https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church Sources and past episodes at

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01:28:14

Endorsement Supernova and Real Talk with Republican...

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2024/10/04

We talk 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.Sources and past episodes at www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ www.facebook.com/nicksgotmy6/ www.facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com

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00:58:59

A Queer Campaign and A Murder in Texas

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2024/09/21

On this episode 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.

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01:20:14

Let's Go To The Movies: Queer Film Festivals

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2024/09/06

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!SVQFF: https://filmfreeway.com/SiliconValleyQueerFilmFestival FRPFF: https://www.reelpride.com/ Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay GO FUNK BY MARTEKA Music from #Uppbeat uppbeat.io/t/matrika/go Previous episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook /

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00:51:44

Sound For The People and Kampout 2024

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2024/08/17

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, then dive into a recap of LGBTQ athletes at the Olympics, plus news and events. Enjoy! https://www.soundforthepeople.com/ https://kampoutfresno.com/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Instagram @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes:

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01:41:59

God, Kamala and the Couch

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2024/08/03

We interview the Unconventional Pastor that is Paul Swearingen about the 1946 The Movie national tour and translating the Bible to demonize homosexuality, 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. And we throw ourselves onto the couch with JD Vance.https://www.1946themovie.com/ https://kamalaharris.com/ Facebook:

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00:49:22

Tenant Rights The Olympics & Queers for Beers

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2024/07/21

On this episode Chris and Kaylia talk to Kara Ingram of 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, what is a sport and what is a game?https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005590114104763 https://www.facebook.com/groups/SlumlordsInFresno https://www.tiktok.com/@morgon.forthepeople/video/7389697298193943854 Facebook:

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01:17:12

Blockbusters, Summer Cocktails & Protest Poop

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2024/07/06

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!https://www.intrinsicsalon.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Instagram @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes:

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00:51:36

BlaQueer, Star Trek & The 10 Commandments

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2024/06/23

We have a great conversation with Deanna and Mija from BlaQueer Fresno, then Kaylia and Chris talk about Louisiana and the 10 Commandments, registering for the draft, the queerness behind Star Trek costuming, Kaylia tries very hard not to curse and we dive into gay porn searches state by state.https://blaqueer.org Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Instagram @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes:

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01:38:43

Pride, Prejudice, Queens, and Quims

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2024/06/07

This jam-packed episode includes our Fresno Pride recap, local events, an interview with drag queen goddess Maxine LaQueene, and some new (and old) naughty vocabulary words. Enjoy!Full episode back catalog can be found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Scholastic resource guide: https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/educators/discussion-guides/read-with-pride-disc-guide.pdf Maxine LaQueene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlymaxine/?hl=en Find us on

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00:48:41

The Power & Diversity Of PRIDE

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2024/05/18

We start the show with Nasreen Michelle Johnson who is running for re-election to the State Center Community College District and then on to Bryan Cauwels with the Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade & Festival for all the details on this year's event. Chris & Kaylia also go over the latest LGBTQ+ news and drama.https://johnsonfortrustee.com https://www.fresnorainbowpride.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Instagram @itsaqueerthang Email us at

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01:18:58

Coming Out Strong: Madera, Methodists, and More! (May...

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2024/05/03

We discuss Methodists, the new Madera LGBTQ Community, and May Day! Plus news, local events, and -yes- a new vocabulary word!Instagram @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Madera LGBTQ Community: https://www.instagram.com/maderacoalition_lgbtq/

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