HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love
🔥 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.
Expect sharp wit, authentic guests, and unapologetic queer humor. No BS, just Hot Air.
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Episodes
79 episodes
Why Queer Love Hits Different: LGBTQ+ Dating, Apps & Sex
Dating feels different when you’re queer — and it’s not just you.In this kickoff episode of Hot Air’s February dating series, Joshua Robert dives into the psychology behind LGBTQ+ relationships, why so many of us feel “behind” in love, h...
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Episode 79
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53:35
Civil Rights, DEI & The Myth of “Reverse Discrimination”
Did the Civil Rights Act really “discriminate” against white people… or did it just stop discrimination?Dive into the facts politicians hope you won’t Google. We break down what the Civil Rights Act actually did, when women were finally ...
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Episode 78
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21:07
How Your Friends Shape Your Life: Psychology of Relationships
Ever notice how you start sounding like your friends… thinking like your friends… even stressing like your friends?Yeah. There’s science behind that.We are breaking down the psychology of proximity — how the people around you shap...
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Episode 77
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1:17:59
Cold Plunges, Infrared Saunas & Wellness Myths: Inside OPTML - Part Two
Cold plunges. Infrared saunas. Recovery trends that promise everything — but what actually works?In Part Two of Hot Air’s conversation with Sam and Stephania, the founders of OPTML Health, we take a deeper look at two of the most popular...
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Episode 76
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41:55
The Future of Modern Wellness: Inside OPTML Health - Part One
What if wellness didn’t feel overwhelming, intimidating, or extreme?On this episode of HOT AIR, Joshua Robert is joined by Stephania and Sam, owners of OPTML Health, a modern wellness space in San Diego offering chir...
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Episode 75
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1:08:46
Clearing Space: Why Letting Go Feels So Hard (And Why It Changes Everything)
Why does letting go feel so hard—even when you know it’s time?Lets explores the emotional and psychological reasons we cling to clutter, resist change, and sabotage our own upgrades. From why letting go can feel like losing a piece of yo...
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Episode 74
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51:56
Let Them, Manifest, Make Money: The 3 Books That Quietly Changed How I Think, Love, and Earn
Three books. Two major mindset shifts. One honest conversation about letting go, believing more, and earning without shame.I unpack The Let Them Theory, The Secret, and You’re a Badass at Making Money—three boo...
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Episode 73
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37:26
The 60 Seconds Fix: Trauma Healing, Nervous System Reset with Dr. Reggie Melrose
Healing doesn’t have to be complicated—or overwhelming.In this New Year, New Me episode of HOT AIR, Joshua Robert is joined by world‑renowned trauma therapist Dr. Reggie Melrose, author of The 60 Second Fix. To...
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Episode 72
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1:22:31
New Year, Same You (Just Clearer): Setting 2026 Goals Without Losing Your Mind
The New Year is here, and suddenly everyone is telling you who to become.In this Hot Air episode, we talk about setting 2026 goals in a way that’s realistic, science-backed, and actually sustainable — without toxic positivity, h...
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Episode 71
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59:05
How To Look Back Without Beating Yourself Up: A Real Reflection on 2025
Closing out 2025 doesn’t have to mean beating yourself up or replaying every mistake. In this extended Hot Air reflection episode, we take a grounded, funny, and honest look back at the year — not through achievements and failures, but...
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Episode 70
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1:03:16
Trans Rights Legislation, Japan Marriage Equality& Trans Sports Controversy
Get deep into today’s biggest civil rights headlines. We break down three major stories shaping public discourse and LGBTQ+ issues: the House passing a federal bill targeting gender-affirming care, Japan remaining the only G7 country without sa...
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Episode 69
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33:59
Faith Without Fear: Queer Theology, Inclusive Christianity & Reclaiming God with Rev. Alisan Rowland
Religion has caused real harm to the LGBTQ+ community—from conversion therapy to spiritual abuse—but that’s not the whole story.In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua talks with an LGBTQ+ affirming pastor about the positive, incl...
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Episode 68
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1:08:14
How To: Survive the Holidays Without Losing Your Mind
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 em...
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Episode 67
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41:32
Jesus: The OG LGBTQ+ Ally
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 pe...
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Episode 66
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31:40
In Their Own Words: Survivor Stories of Conversion Therapy
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 conve...
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Episode 65
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45:33
The Truth About Conversion Therapy: History, Harm & Global LGBTQ+ Trauma Exposed
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 LGBT...
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Episode 64
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58:21
Faith, Fear & Control: How Religion Was Used to Silence LGBTQ+ Voices
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 ...
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Episode 63
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47:40
The Bible and Mistranslations: How Anti-LGBTQ Messages Were Written (and Rewritten)
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 a...
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Episode 62
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46:23
How LGBTQ Rights Were Targeted in 2025: Museums, Health Care, Passports & More!
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 ...
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Episode 61
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18:47
Cuffing Season Survival Guide: Real Dating Advice for the Holidays
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 nav...
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Episode 60
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37:52
Epstein Files Scandal, Government Erasure & The Maltinsky Lawsuit - Power, Pride & Secrets
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 th...
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Episode 59
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48:33
What Science & History Say About Being Trans
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...
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Episode 58
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50:37
Texas Drag Ban, Love Wins (Again) & Canada’s Pride Budget
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 ...
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Episode 57
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40:46
Say My Name (Right): A Lesson in Microaggressions
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 m...
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Episode 56
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35:54
Zohran Mamdani, Prop 50, and Historic Progressive Wins: How Politics Is Shifting
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...
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Episode 55
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