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🔥 HOT AIR is the unapologetically bold LGBTQ+ podcast where queer culture, dating advice, mental health, and unfiltered opinions collide. Hosted by queer creator Joshua Robert, each episode dives deep into LGBTQ+ life, gay dating tips, queer relationships, mental health insights, family dynamics, therapy breakthroughs, and the hottest trending topics.
From dating disasters and toxic relationship red flags to coming out stories, pop culture news, politics, and mental health motivation, HOT AIR brings you real conversations about what it means to live, love, and thrive as an LGBTQ+ person today.
Whether you’re looking for queer dating advice, mental health support, LGBTQ news, or brutally honest life commentary, HOT AIR serves up raw storytelling, authentic guests, and unapologetic queer humor that will make you laugh, think, and feel seen.
🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday! Minisodes drop every Friday! Subscribe now for your weekly dose of queer culture, mental health motivation, and brutally honest life commentary.
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The holidays are supposed to be joyful — so why do they feel so overwhelming? In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking honestly about holiday mental health: the stress, the pressure, the family dynamics, the loneliness, and the emotional burnout that often show up in December. This is a lighter, validating, and science-backed conversation designed to help you get through the season without losing your mind. We explore why the holidays bring up complicated emotions even when “everything is fi...
Was Jesus actually anti-LGBTQ — or did modern Christianity rewrite the story? In this episode of HOT AIR, we take a lighter, smarter, and slightly sassier look at Jesus, the Bible, and how religion has been used to exclude queer people — often without biblical evidence. From mistranslations and cultural context to who Jesus actually spent time with, this episode breaks down why the version of Jesus many of us were taught might not match the original message at all. This isn’t a sermon. It’s a...
Have you ever wondered what conversion therapy really feels like from the inside? Hit follow now and get ready for one of the most powerful episodes Hot Air has ever done. In our previous episode, we broke down the history of conversion therapy, the religious roots, and how LGBTQ+ identities have been controlled, erased, and manipulated through theology and practice. But today, we step aside and let survivors speak for themselves. This full-length episode shares real excerpts, blog posts, mem...
What if everything you were taught about “fixing” queer people was a lie? This deep-dive uncovers the disturbing history, tactics, and global impact of conversion therapy — one of the most harmful practices ever used against the LGBTQ+ community. Through survivor accounts, religious roots, psychological manipulation, political agendas, and modern-day versions that still exist under new names, this episode exposes how conversion therapy started, why it spread, and the damage it continues to c...
How much damage can religion really do when it’s twisted, weaponized, and used to control identity? In this full-length, no-holds-barred episode of HOT AIR, we dive into the dark history of faith-based manipulation and the very real harm done to LGBTQ+ people in the name of “God.” From historical doctrine and moral policing to first-person survivor stories, global accounts, memoirs, and psychological fallout, this episode unpacks how religion has been used as a tool of shame, fear, and contro...
Did the Bible really condemn LGBTQ people—or was it rewritten to make it seem that way? Dive into this deep, humorous, and educational solo episode of HOT AIR as we unravel centuries of mistranslations, political edits, and the history behind anti-queer interpretations. Learn what the Bible actually says, how modern translations created myths about LGBTQ people, and why understanding this history empowers queer voices today. Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE! 🔥 Subscribe to HOT AIR now—n...
Feeling overwhelmed by the wave of anti-LGBTQ policies in 2025? This episode takes you through the pivotal months when federal agencies, courts, and political appointees pushed forward some of the most sweeping rollbacks of LGBTQ rights in modern history. From the Smithsonian review targeting queer and trans exhibits, to the erasure of LGBTQ mentions in the State Department’s Human Rights Report, to federal benefit cuts, passport battles, and widespread attempts to restrict gender-affirming c...
Tired of the holiday dating chaos?” We are breaking down why we fall into dating traps during the holidays and flipping bad advice into real-world strategies. Hear expert tips from dating coaches, matchmakers, and therapists on navigating the cuffing season pressure, building meaningful connections, and protecting your emotional well-being. Whether you’re single, casually dating, or looking for something serious, this episode gives you practical gay (and I guess not gay) dating advice f...
What happens when erasure, power, and justice collide — from Trump’s handling of the Epstein files to a veteran FBI agent fired over a Pride flag? Listen now to this powerful Hot Air roundup episode, where we explore three urgent stories: the Trump administration’s erasure of LGBTQ+ people in U.S. human rights reporting, the legal battle over releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s secret case files, and David Maltinsky’s landmark lawsuit after being fired for displaying a Pride flag at the FBI. Fo...
When did Trans start trending? Well...it never stopped! We explore the real science behind being transgender — from brain structure to genetics — and break down why gender identity is far more complex than the simple “male or female” categories our society relies on. Then we head back through thousands of years of global history, uncovering the cultures that embraced multiple genders, celebrated gender-expansive people, and understood identity long before modern labels existed. From ancient E...
This week on HOT AIR, we’re diving into the whirlwind of LGBTQ+ news that’s shaping 2025. Canada announces $7.5 million in new federal funding to support Pride festivals as threats continue to rise. The U.S. Supreme Court officially denies Kim Davis’ request to revisit marriage equality, shutting down her years-long crusade against queer joy. And Nevada becomes the first state in the nation to protect same-sex marriage directly in its constitution — a massive milestone worth celebrating. But ...
In this solo episode of Hot Air, host Joshua gets real about a mispronounced name — yes, the one we all saw — and dives headfirst into what microaggressions actually are, why they matter, and how even the “small stuff” can hurt. From mis-pronouncing Zohran Mamdani’s name to responding poorly when you’re called out (“Hey, chill out!”), Joshua maps out the journey from defensiveness to accountability. We’ll unpack: Why names carry culture, history and identity.Why people reacted so strongly (s...
From New York to the Netherlands, progress is in the air. In this episode of Hot Air, we break down a seismic political shift taking shape across the globe. New York’s Zohran Mamdani is challenging the establishment and standing up for immigrant and working-class voices. California’s Proposition 50 just passed, redrawing congressional maps and reshaping American elections. Overseas, Rob Jetten is set to become the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister after defeating far-right populism...
What if you stopped seeing life in black and white — and just let things be a little messy in the middle? In this episode of Hot Air, Josh explores the Let Them Theory from Mel Robbins and how it completely changed the way he sees relationships, boundaries, and growth. Through personal stories, therapy takeaways, and a few hard-earned lessons, Josh opens up about learning to live in the grey area — that space between all-or-nothing thinking where peace and perspective finally live. From frien...
This Halloween, HOT AIR gets haunted. Host Josh takes you on a supernatural ride through queer history, cosmic mysteries, and ghostly glamour — from America’s most haunted gay bars, to the eerie interstellar object 3I/Atlas, to the lingering spirit of Oscar Wilde, whose charm may have outlived his body. Then, stay tuned for a chilling listener letter from a lesbian who grew up in one of Connecticut’s most haunted homes — a story that will make you sleep with the lights on. In this episode: &n...
From Buffy to Frank-N-Furter, from Catwoman’s latex whip to Jennifer’s man-eating smirk — these are the characters who made horror and sci-fi deliciously queer. In this three-hour HOT AIR Halloween special, host Joshua MacLean dives fang-first into the top ten horror, thriller, and sci-fi icons that shaped queer culture forever. Why do these characters speak to us so deeply? Maybe it’s the camp, maybe it’s the chaos, or maybe it’s the fact that every final girl and misunderstood monster has a...
Stay up-to-date with the latest LGBTQ+ news in this week’s HOT AIR episode. Joshua Robert breaks down the stories shaping the community right now, from Kim Davis and the Supreme Court potentially revisiting marriage equality, to rainbow crosswalks being erased across the U.S. and communities fighting back with chalk and paint. He also dives into news from Canada, where Kitchener had to cancel Pride events after threats of disruption, challenging the idea that Canada is always progressive and ...
Ever heard someone say “the gays are up to something”? Turns out—they’re right. In this week’s HOT AIR, we dive deep (and fabulously) into the wild world of LGBTQ+ conspiracy theories. From the so-called “gay agenda” to the internet’s accidental queer icon The Babadook, from rainbows as “mind control” to gay aliens allegedly building the pyramids—and yes, even the U.S. military’s proposed gay bomb. We’ll unpack how these bizarre ideas started, the fear and fascination that keep them alive, an...
Lets dive deep into one of the most alarming and controversial topics facing the LGBTQ+ community right now — the Supreme Court’s consideration of cases that could allow conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth in certain states. We’ll break down what’s happening, what this means for LGBTQ rights and protections, and how these potential rulings could impact queer youth, families, and mental health providers across the country. Joshua also shares quotes from both sides of the debate — from lawmakers...
Halloween has always been more than costumes and candy — for the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a night of freedom, self-expression, and fabulous chaos. In this spooky and hilarious episode of Hot Air, host Josh MacLean dives into the queer history of Halloween — from the early underground drag balls to today’s massive LGBTQ+ celebrations in Hillcrest and beyond. Then, stick around for a ghostly listener story straight from Provincetown, where a gay man’s Halloween night takes a chilling (and slightl...
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