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!

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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!

https://www.scccd.edu/ 
https://ouramericaabc.com/ 

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Education VS America

Tracklist:
 01. Redlight vs Lange vs Chicane - 9TS vs Drifting Away vs Saltwater (Amy Wiles Mashup) 
02. The Streets - Blinded By The Lights (Maur Edit)
 03. Qrion feat. Josie Man - Hush My Heart (Spritzz Remix) [Anjunadeep]
 04. Oliver Smith & Susie Ledge - Love Is A Feeling [Anjunabeats]
 05. Hard-Fi - Hard To Beat (Axwell Mix) [Necessary Records]
 06. Calvin Harris vs Rufus Du Sol - Sweet Nothing vs Innberbloom (Rumpus Remix) (Scott Forshaw Mashup)   
07. The Weeknd - Open Hearts (MikeT Remix)  
08. Above & Beyond, Oliver Smith feat. Opposite The Other - Here Before [Anjunabeats]
 09. Darude - Sandstorm (Trance Wax Remix) 
 10. Amy Wiles - For You [Anjunabeats]
 11. Above & Beyond feat. Zoe Johnston - Quicksand [Anjunabeats] 
12. Amy Wiles - I Never Want This To End [Anjunabeats] 
13. Amy Wiles & Leena Punks feat. Flowanastasia - Heard It All Before [Anjunabeats]
 14. SØNIN feat. Wyrel - Next To You  
15. X CLUB. - Desire To Stay [Steel City Dance Discs] 
16. LUSU - Rise [White] 
17.  Matt Darey feat. Marcella Woods - Liberation (Fly Like An Angel) [Armada]
18. Above & Beyond, Richard Bedford - Alone Tonight [Anjunabeats]
 19. KETTAMA - It Gets Better (Forever Mix) [Steel City Dance Discs] 
20. Strike - U Sure Do (Anselli 140 Remix) 
 21. Ben Hemsley, Rose Gray - Tidal (Ferry Corsten Remix) [Armada]
 22. Above & Beyond - Can’t Sleep (SØNIN Remix) 
23. Marlon Hoffstadt, DJ Daddy Trance - It’s That Time [Method 808] 
24. Madonna - Get Together (Amy Wiles Remix) [White] 
25. Above & Beyond - Satellite [Anjunabeats]

Amy Wiles @ Yacht Club, Explorations 2025

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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Queer Camping & Jello Shots

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
Color Me Chula website: https://colormechula.glossgenius.com/ 
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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Coloring Outside The Lines (Color Me Chula and Other Artists Pushing Boundries)

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.

https://www.duendecreates.com/

https://www.fresnofools.com/

https://underthedesknews.com/

https://www.axios.com/2025/08/12/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-equality-challenge

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

https://fresnocounty.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1229719&GUID=7B8525AA-E3EA-44F2-8232-F43C006771B9

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


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In Queer We Trust

Movies Movies Movies! In honor of the upcoming Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival, Chris and Kaylia talk with Gilbert and Mark from the Reel Pride Board, discuss the current state of movies (aka reboots) in the world, and play Kaylia’s new favorite game: Guess The Movie From This Wacky (But Accurate!) Synopsis! Enjoy! 

Reel Pride website: https://www.reelpride.com/ 

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Reboots, Real Talk, and Reel Pride

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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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