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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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01:18:58

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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00:49:06

Acronyms, Social Media, Taylor, Beyonce, Sports, 4-20...

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2024/04/21

On this episode we talk to Mandalyn Castanon of Castanon Counseling about LGBTQ+ therapy, and we dive into social media, ASMR, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Sports and the origin of 4-20. Enjoy!www.castanoncounseling.com https://www.facebook.com/castanoncounseling All past episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part of the KMMA Media

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01:17:18

LGBTQ+ Immigration, Trans Day Of Visibility & Batman...

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2024/04/05

Our special guest this week is Adam Ryan Chang from Oasis Legal Services to talk about LGBTQ+ immigration. We also discuss Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility, Spring Equinox, our current streaming fixations and the books we're reading, with sarcasm and sapphic detectives. Enjoy!https://www.oasislegalservices.org/ https://www.metroweekly.com/2024/04/sacramento-is-now-a-sanctuary-city-for-transgender-people/ https://cis.org/Map-Sanctuary-Cities-Counties-and-States All past episodes:

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00:52:15

Women's History Month

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2024/03/17

We highlight Women's History Month with our special guest Marsha Conant. We talk women in history, diapragms, equal rights, transgender rights, the tragedy of Nex Benedict and how far abortion restrictions can go.All past episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part of the KMMA Media Network. Insta/Twitter: @kmma_media GO FUNK BY

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01:12:11

The Villains

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2024/03/01

Chris and Kaylia talk about Villains from the magical to the political as we prepare for a huge Rainbow Pride fundraiser. We interview Mizz Stolengoodz and Allen Wrench, talk about see-through uniforms, and Kaylia hopelessly fails Chris’ movie quiz. Plus our very own drag names! Enjoy! Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ It’s A Queer Thang is a production of

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01:18:07

A Queer Crush, Democratic Power, Gay Bars & the Error...

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2024/02/17

With guest co-host James Hensley, we talk climbing with Lisa from Queer Crush, the power of Democrats with Patricia Brown, the importance of gay bars, and how we check ourselves with pre-judge others.Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ GO FUNK BY MARTEKA Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/go - funk License code:

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01:13:15

An Italian, A Politician, and A Groundhog

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2024/02/02

We talk to Rocco Paolilli from Ovidio's Restaurant and Bryce Herrera -candidate for Board of Supervisors District 2. Plus, there is some talk of Taylor Swift and politics, and then Kaylia gives us all a mini history lesson about how a miracle abortion led us to the magical rodent who predicts the future. Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Previous episodes: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Music

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00:51:01

The BS of the BOS with Jen Cruz

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2024/01/20

Our special guest for this episode is Jen Cruz, who is running for the Fresno County Board Of Supervisors in District 5. We review the LGBTQ Caucus meeting at the Tower Theater and talk pizza, Madonna, book bans in Florida, and sodomy. All past episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part of the KMMA Media Network. Insta/Twitter:

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01:17:01

Vulvas and Valentines

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2024/01/12

Book Banning Lawsuit Update, Good/Bad News, Professional Womens Hockey, Interview with James from D&L Roses... plus the infamous vulva dress with bonus information you might have missed in all the Golden Globe excitement. What a way to start the year!

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00:50:04

Holiday Memories, Looking Back & Looking Forward

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2023/12/16

Chris and Kaylia take center stage for the last show of 2023. We talk about the year behind, the year ahead, holiday memories, movies, gifts and more... All past episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part of the KMMA Media Network. Insta/Twitter: @kmma_media GO FUNK BY MARTEKA Music from #Uppbeat (free for

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01:37:42

Doctor Who, Christmas Yule, and A World AIDS Day Redux

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2023/12/01

Chris and Kaylia start this month of holidays with a fun conversation about Hallmark movies, woke Sci-fi, and family traditions. Then we use our own time machine to bring you a 2019 discussion of And The Band Played On in honor of World AIDS Day. All past episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part of the KMMA Media Network. Insta/Twitter:

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01:00:36

A Librarian, A Politician, Drag Kings & A Quickie...

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2023/11/19

On this episode our guests are Fresno State Librarian Ginny Barnes, Politician Dion Bourdase, and Bella with the Be True To You Drag Festival. Plus good news and bad news and we finally, finally talk Taylor Swift. https://www.facebook.com/fresnosdragfestival https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Board-of-Supervisors https://library.fresnostate.edu/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is a part

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01:09:30

The Little Queer Library Vs The Board of Supervisors

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2023/11/03

In this episode, we talk about PFLAG, the EOC’s new Little Queer Library, and the upcoming County Board of Supervisors resolution which is an overreach of epic proportions. Plus some post-Halloween fun and Kaylia has Thanksgiving jokes! Enjoy! Show notes: Pflag Fresno on Instagram/ @/pflag_fresno/ Little Queer Library Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CNISO42V8U0K/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex The full resolution for the Fresno BOS:

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00:54:43

Superhero Powers & A Home Of Our Own

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2023/10/21

On this episode our guests Alicia Arakelian and Amy Braun talk about the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance. Kaylia and Chris talk about The Living Room, A Rainbow Wonderland, The Bass Lake School District, the Fresno LGBTQ+ Town Hall and Round Table, and Upcoming Events including the PFLAG Library and the Qistory Swap Meet. Lots going on...enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/lgbtqrealliance/ https://westcare.com/page/where-we-serve_CA https://www.facebook.com/TheLivingRoomFresno/

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00:46:01

Robin McGeHee Goes To City Hall

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2023/10/16

Chris and Kaylia talk to Robin McGeHee, Fresno’s newly appointed LGBTQ Liasian, about this new community relations post, what it means for the community, and how City Hall is working to make the idea of “One Fresno” a reality. Full backlog of episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Insta/Twitter: @kmma_media Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay and #Uppbeat (free for

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01:13:45

Our Books, Our Voices, & Our Visibility

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2023/10/06

Special Guest James joins Chris and Kaylia to talk about some of the most banned and challenged books in the US. We discuss: All Boys Aren’t Blue, Gender Queer, Looking for Alaska, The Kite Runner, This Book is Gay, The Hate U Give, The Bluest Eye… and more! Full backlog of episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Insta/Twitter: @kmma_media Music from #Uppbeat (free

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01:19:17

Pumkpin Spice and A Storm of Parental Rights

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2023/09/29

Chris and Kaylia talk with Nick Serafin from Santa Clara School of Law about the rise of “Parental Rights” cases sweeping school boards and city councils across the nation… including our very own Clovis. Chris reports on what is going on in the town next door, we talk about fall foods, and yes, Kaylia tells you more about kickball. Nick's Slate Op Ed: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/11/parental-rights-gop-lgbtq-youth-lies.html Back catalog of episodes and more extensive show notes can be

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00:59:49

The Story of Chloe Anne Lacey

ItsAQueerThang ·

2023/09/24

In this special episode, we talk with Allison about her daughter Chloe's life and tragic death. Please note, that this episode contains a discussion of self-harm, death by suicide, and gun violence. The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ Suicide Prevention Help 24/7 TEXT or Call: 988 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com Insta/Twitter: @kmma_media Music by Ashot Danielyan from Pixabay

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01:08:09

A Walk In The Park, A Festival in Visalia, and...

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2023/09/22

In this episode, we talk to Nick Vargas about Pride Visalia and Carlene Mendez from The Living Room about Fresno’s AIDS Walk. Plus new terms, national news, Boebert’s new low, and we set the record for the number of times we can say “kickball” (drink responsibly). Back catalog of episodes and more extensive show notes can be found at www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s

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00:52:29

A Campfire, Some Parents & A Problem

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2023/09/16

We talk about Kampout 2023, Clovis Unified School District, gender queer kids, health care, and Foghorn Leghorn speaks for himself. Our guests are Cy Hiyane of Clovis Unified and Melanie Reno from Kaiser Permanente. Back catalog of episodes and more extensive show notes can be found at www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/its-a-queer-thang/ Facebook: www.Facebook.com/itsaqueerthang and Insta/Threads @itsaqueerthang Email us at itsaqueerthang@gmail.com It’s a Queer Thang is part of the KMMA Media

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