Queer Goggles

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Latest Episodes

Jeffery Robinson
April 20, 2021

Jeffery Robinson has been at the center of the queer movement here in the Central Valley for decades. This hour-long episode recounts some of that rich and vibrant history.

Priscilla McNamara
April 04, 2021

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 course... supporting your local

Peter Robertson
April 03, 2021

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 the Central Valley: Bull

Cleve Jones
March 31, 2021

Legendary LGBT Activist, Author, and lecturer Cleve Jones talks with us about the gay liberation movement, the AIDS Crisis, and surviving and thriving through a pandemic. Nick and Brian were introduced to Cleve through one of our Leadership Academy gradua

Medication-Assisted Treatment with Dean Jackson
August 26, 2020

On this episode of Queer Goggles, Dean Jackson discusses the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Project for Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder. During this 9 month project, The Source educated our community to reduce stigma and increase aware

Big Love with Scott Stabile
August 22, 2020

Scott Stabile joins us for this episode to talk about rest, reflection, and reframing during a global pandemic. Scott is an author, advisor, and friend to The Source. Nick and Scott explore self-care, awakening, and EFT. Dealing with fear and coping durin

Stay Juicy with Marta Miranda-Straub
August 20, 2020

Nick Vargas talks with activist, author, and self-proclaimed #Selfcareslut Marta Miranda-Straub. She shares her tips for staying sane and spiritually fed during the pandemic. Marta even shares three excerpts from her new book "Cradled By Skeletons&qu

Living For Wilson Cruz
August 15, 2020

Hey, friends! We are so excited to share with you this amazing interview with actor, activist, and producer Wilson Cruz. You probably know him from Star Trek Discovery, My So-Called Life, Party Monster, or his new AppleTV+ docuseries Visible: Out on Telev

A Circus of Books
August 13, 2020

This episode, we catch up with Kathryn Hall, board member of The Source, PFLAG chapter president, pediatrician, and Source librarian. We talk about COVID-19, books, and documentaries. Since the pandemic, The Source has been closed to the public and our st

Dean Jackson: HIV Program Manager
July 05, 2019

Dean Jackson talks about what it's like to access services for people living with HIV in Tulare County. What are the barriers? How have treatments changed? What about prevention methods? Since The Source LGBT+ Center opened in May of 2016, HIV educat