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...
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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...
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...
Send us a text 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 —...
Send us a text 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 chilli...
Send us a text This country is off the rails ain't it? Joshua Robert dives into three explosive stories making waves across the country. First, the shocking new details in the Trey Reed case, where a second autopsy—funded by Colin Kaepernick’s organization—contradicts official reports and reignites the fight for racial justice and transparency. Then, we unpack Liberty Counsel’s decades-long crusade to overturn marriage equality, tracing how this extremist group has been quietly building the g...
Send us a text Do you like scary movies? Same! Lets talk about the best — Scream (1996) — and unpack why it’s become a queer cult classic. From Kevin Williamson’s groundbreaking (and closeted) gay influence behind the script, to the homoerotic tension between Billy and Stu, we’re slashing through the subtext and revealing why Scream speaks so powerfully to the LGBTQ+ community. Host Josh Robert explores the film’s queer-coded characters, its camp legacy, and how the themes of identity, perfor...
Send us a text To kick off Spooky Season (Gay Christmas) we dive into one gay man’s emotional and hilarious journey of stepping into drag for the very first time. What started as a simple Halloween costume turned into a life-changing moment of freedom, healing, and self-discovery. As a masculine, cisgender gay man, our listener shares how years of pressure to “act straight” and perform masculinity left him feeling trapped. But once he slipped into heels, a wig, and a red sequined dress, he di...
Send us a text In this episode of HOT AIR, I sit down with the host of The Necessary Conversation to dive into the tough family debates that inspired the hit podcast. From heated political discussions at the dinner table to clashing perspectives on culture, LGBTQ+ rights, and MAGA politics, we explore how these conversations began and why they matter today. Chad Kultgen shares what it’s like to challenge their conservative, right-leaning parents on issues like LGBTQ+ equality, generational di...
Send us a text This week on Hot Air, we’re breaking down the biggest LGBTQ+ news stories you need to know. From shocking cancellations to surprising corporate allyship and government controversies, this episode dives deep into the issues shaping queer life right now. 🌈 Here’s what we cover in this LGBTQ+ news round-up: Tampa Pride 2026 Cancelled: Why organizers pulled the plug and what it means for Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and economy.LUSH Launches a Trans Flag Bath Bomb: How the cosmetics ...
Send us a text Who really has free speech in America? In this episode of HOT AIR, we dive into the history of free speech, how it’s defined, and why it seems to only work for some people. From Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation after calling out Charlie Kirk, to the political pressure from Trump and his allies, to the corporations and networks pulling the strings—it’s all about power, money, and control. We break down how conservative voices like Charlie Kirk can push homophobic and hateful rhetoric...
Send us a text Today we take a hard look at the death of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old Black student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi. While authorities quickly called it “no foul play,” the history of lynching, racism, and systemic injustice in Mississippi makes that conclusion impossible to accept without question. This episode explores the legacy of racial violence in the South, the long history of Black men found hanging and dismissed as suicide,...
Send us a text We sit down with SJ Joslin, the nonbinary park ranger and wildlife biologist who made national headlines after being fired from Yosemite National Park for helping to hang a massive trans pride flag on El Capitan. SJ opens up about their journey of embracing a nonbinary identity, what it meant to come out, and how their work in conservation and bat research intersected with their personal story. They share the inside scoop on the controversy surrounding their firing, the behind-...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Today we’re featuring a listener letter from a young Black gay man who shares his coming out story and the unique challenges of being queer in a Black community. While his family has been supportive, his experience navigating cultural expectations, homophobia, and the pressures placed on Black men offers a raw, honest look at how identity, r...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Think gay dating is hard? Try navigating it with a pocket full of terrible advice. In this episode of Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the 5 worst gay dating tips we’ve all heard—stuff passed down from friends, family, hookup culture, and social media that does more harm than good. From “you have to pick a role: top or bottom” to “gay relat...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this powerful HOT FLASH minisode of HOT AIR, host Josh shares two heartfelt listener stories that shine a light on the realities of being transgender and the importance of allyship. First, we hear from a newly out trans woman who takes us through her journey of growing up not understanding her feelings, discovering the word “transgender” ...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” Are you a little bit of a control freak? Or maybe you find yourself spiraling when life feels out of your hands? In this episode of HOT AIR, we’re talking all about control issues, letting go, and finding peace in the chaos of everyday life. From traffic jams to relationships, from work stress to family drama—we’ve all had those moments wher...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” A tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis has reignited America’s culture wars — but instead of focusing on gun reform, many online voices are scapegoating the shooter’s reported transgender identity. In this episode of Hot Air, host Joshua Robert unpacks the facts: What actually happened in the Minneapolis church shootingWhy calling being trans...
Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this week’s Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into three shocking LGBTQ+ stories & news that reveal just how far rights, visibility, and safety are still under attack. From Indonesia, where two men were publicly caned for hugging and kissing, to Yosemite National Park, where a nonbinary ranger was fired for flying the trans pride flag, and...
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...
