Episodes

On this episode of Queer Goggles , we sit down with acclaimed photographer Aaron Jay Young to discuss his book Queen , a stunning collection of portraits featuring some of the world’s most famous drag queens. Aaron shares ins...

Author, artist, and actor Sean Hemeon joins Queer Goggles to share his incredible journey and discuss his upcoming memoir, The Good Little Drug Lord. From navigating life as a gay, Mormon college student to becoming a drug-de...

In this episode of Queer Goggles, hosted by Brian Poth, various perspectives converge on the vital importance of passing Proposition 3. The discussion includes insights from Ernesto Cuellar, the Northern California Coalition ...

Join Executive Director, Brian Poth (he/they), and Director of Development and Strategy, Nick Vargas (he/him) for an exclusive interview with Caroline Kingsbury (she/her) before her performance at Pride Visalia on October 12t...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, host Phae Lockwood (they/them) welcomes Executive Director Brian Poth (he/they) and Director of Development and Strategy Nick Vargas (he/him), co-founders of The Source LGBT+ Center. Earlier ...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, host Phae Lockwood (they/them) welcomes guest Sarah Marquez (she/her), a Disability Justice Facilitator and Consultant, to discuss Disability Pride Month, disability justice, and its signific...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, join host Phae Lockwood (they/them) and guest Savino Perico (he/him) as they discuss the work of Kings Community Action Organization, which offers over 25 programs and services including chil...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, join host Phae Lockwood (they/them) and guest M the Myth (they/them) as they dive deep into M's beautiful journey, from childhood dreaming to becoming the revolutionary Queer Pop artist they ...

Happy Holidays from The Source LGBT+ Center! On today’s episode, we’re introducing our new host of the Queer Goggles Podcast, Phae Lockwood, who will be taking the Queer Goggles ship over in the coming weeks! I know change is...

It is a new season and we are starting it off by speaking with Jamie Brickhouse! Jamie Brickhouse is a published writer, comedic storyteller, TikTok sensation, podcast host, and public speaker. He's also the author of the cri...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're speaking with Mary Randol; artist, volunteer, and a person with over 37 years of recovery. In our conversation, we talk about Mary's journey through both substance use and mental health...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're speaking with Dr. Cory Jaques, the Program Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program. Dr. Jaques is a trained Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and als...

In this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Dean Jackson, the Program Director of HIV Services at The Source LGBT+ Center. In our conversation, we go over the many, many things that the HIV Services Program provides,...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Gabriela Vaca, the Youth Engagement Coordinator with the HEAL Project over at the California Health Collaborative. In our conversation, we discuss how the HEAL Project tack...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're sitting down with Erika Hawkyard, ex-librarian and current Youth Program Manager at The Source LGBT+ Center. We talk with Erika about The Source Youth Program's broad approach to preven...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we're talking with Jay Waterman, a certified substance abuse counselor and facilitator of several groups starting at Touchstone Recovery Center this June. We talk with Jay about his work at T...

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we meet Tony Gomez, a certified drug and alcohol counselor 2 and facilitator of several of groups starting at The Source this year. In this episode, we'll talk with Tony about his story with …

On this episode of Queer Goggles, we meet Noah Deeds(he/him), Events and Program Manager at The Source LGBT+ Center. In this 4th season, Noah will be guest hosting, talking to important people in out community about Substance...

On this episode we talk with Lorie Lewis Ham, local mystery writer and author of 6 books. Her latest book One Of Us is the first in a brand new mystery series featuring Fresno's famously queer and vibrant Tower District. …

Legendary LGBT+ Civil Rights Activist, Robin Johnston McGehee joins us to talk about activism and civil disobedience. Her story is inspiring and has pushed us to want to do more. Robin has fought for marriage equality, the re...

On this episode, drag queen Juanita MORE! shares her experience of giving back to her community through drag, service, and Juanita's List. She is this year's Imperial Court SF's Empress. Nick Vargas and Priscilla McNamara fin...

Jeffery Robinson is a local legend, LGBT+ Activist, and community leader in Fresno, California. The Source met him when we participated in Fresno Rainbow Pride in 2016. But, did you know Fresno has been having Pride parades a...

Priscilla McNamara has been performing for nearly 10 years in and around the Central Valley. On this episode, we talk with Priscilla about her beginnings, Queens of The South Valley, the importance of chosen family, and of co...

On this episode, we talk with Peter Robertson, a local LGBTQ+ pioneer, advocate, philanthropist, and mentor to The Source about Fresno's rich queer history. He helped establish some of the most beloved LGBTQ+ organizations in...