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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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01:16:55

Education VS America

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2025/07/04

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! https://www.scccd.edu/

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00:48:39

Serving, Courting & Cruising

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2025/06/21

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 and 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

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01:04:56

Police & The LGBTQ+ Community

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2025/06/15

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 Liason, 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

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01:21:34

California To Carolina: Two Trans Teens Take On The...

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2025/06/06

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

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00:49:31

Here Comes Pride

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2025/05/18

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

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01:27:04

Luis Chavez and A Queer Kerfuffle

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2025/05/02

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. Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Luis Chavez on Instagram:

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00:51:29

Kickoff to PRIDE!

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2025/04/19

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... https://www.maderaccj.org/

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00:18:22

Queer Thang Quickie - HANDS OFF Protest Fresno

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2025/04/06

Welcome to our very first Queer Thang Quickie! These are shorter than our regular episodes and generally cover protests, rallies, interviews and events. This episode covers the HANDS OFF protest in Fresno, which as part of a larger, national protest against the Trump administration. These interviews and comments were all collected LIVE at the event on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 https://handsoff2025.com/about https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ Listen to our show anywhere you get your podcasts. Our

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01:25:44

Friends Foes, and Finding a Voice in Florida

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2025/04/03

Chris and Kaylia talk about the slow burn of progressive resistance that is finally starting to pick up steam, from Corey Booker's record-breaking Senate speech to an interview with Feleipe Sousa-Lazaballet from Florida's District 42, who is running to be the first Dreamer ever elected to the State House in that state. We also talk about some good news, the importance of protest, the inherent risks of free speech when you work for a corporation (or a university), and a few ways you can get involved

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00:50:00

Unity & Protest

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2025/03/22

On this episode we talk to Amanda from the Women's March and Daney from 5051 and the San Joaquin Valley Resistance about how we protest the current administration and how we move forward. We cover protests, boycotts, Tesla, and the apps we can use to make our voices heard. Then Kaylia and Chris talk about the SAVE act, Pete Buttigieg, Ben & Jerry, Ohio, political attire and how the club Splash is making policies clear.

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01:48:57

The Who, What, and Why of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo

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2025/03/07

Join Chris and Kaylia as they talk to Jon and Terry from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo about community, animals, and conservation. Plus gay animal facts and we find a few things to laugh at during these chaotic stressful times.Fresno Chaffee Zoo: www.fcz.org Facebook: It's a Queer Thang - Podcast Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com

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01:20:04

Rainbows, Protests and Balls

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2025/02/24

On this episode we interview Drew Harbaugh with PFLAG Fresno and Ray Quenga with Rainbow Of Light. We discuss the LGBTQ+ makeup of the United States, attacks on the transgender community, red cards, immigration, a brave NFL player protest, Cynthia Erivo, Target, and what's on our current streaming list. Oh, and we can't talk enough about...balls.https://www.pflagfresno.org/ https://www.rainbow-of-light.com/ Sources and past episodes at

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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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