Today we dive into discussions about our pride months, the unfortunate reality of groping at clubs, and a full review of Kendall's 818 tequila. After a full year of producing episodes, the time has come for some change. Be sure to listen to the full episode to hear about the future of Queering the Air, and remember to get tested, and keep is queer. In the meantime, keep up with your fave hoez @AaronIdelson and @MattyRohrer, and check out our podcast Instagram @queeringtheairpod. Live, Laugh, Lov...
Jun 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Hey sexual deviants! This 22nd day of pride we take a dive into some current events, talk about what we have going on the rest of the month, and dissect a few instances that have reinforced how tiny the gay world actually is. Cheers to gay rights and gay wrongs!
Jun 22, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 20
It's Tuesday again and the world is inching back to normal! Today we talk about our feelings as we head back into “normal life”, our personal relationships with pronouns and masculinity, and what it really means to “only be into masculine guys”. Check out Gays Against Guns: https://www.gaysagainstguns.net/
Jun 15, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 19
WHAT'S THE TEA, CLARICE? Happy 8th day of Pride Month! In this episode, we dive into what the heck has been going on in our professional lives (spoiler: a lot), talk about the true meaning of Pride Month, and discuss a bit about the recent backlash to "Kink" being at Pride. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts - feel free to hit us up on Instagram @queeringtheairpod!
Jun 08, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Happy June, ladies! It's finally time to break out your beads and rainbow TD-Bank fanny packs. To kick off Pride month, we take a deep dive into some of our stories from Prides past, dissect the cast of Drag Race AS6, and more.
Jun 01, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Break out the Livestrong bracelets and Uggs because we're going back to middle school today! We're joined by one of the people Matt has known the longest in his life - the chaotic yet charming Gemini queen, Sarah. Since the age of 3, Matt and Sarah have been terrorizing suburbia with their queerness, even before they knew they were doing it. We talk about finding queer community at a young age, a lesbian teacher who was lowkey our biggest role model, and why you should never date someone on your...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Meryl, Nicole, and James, Oh My! On this week’s episode we’re taking you back to senior year of high school, but you can still be as hot as you are now don’t worry. We had the pleasure to catch up with six-time Tony Nominee Chad Beguelin, who also happened to be the writer of The Prom! From what it was like growing up in small-town Illinois, to how he got started in Broadway, Chad sheds light on a number of complexities in the entertainment realm, as well as what it was like when he heard Ryan M...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we sit down and delve into something... surprisingly deep. The thrill of hooking up with a "straight" guy is exciting and flattering when you're 18, but the older you get, the less appealing it becomes. Matt and Aaron dive into some of their past hookup experiences to discuss how being in different stages of life can be detrimental in relationships.
May 04, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode we sit down with advocate and social activist Owin Pierson to discuss his experience walking through the world as both queer and Asian-American. Since he began growing his social media following over five years ago, Owin has been heavily involved in major social movements, including attending Taiwan's celebrations for the legalization of gay marriage and (accidentally) becoming one of the faces of Instagram's guide to Stop Asian Hate. He opens up about a number of experiences tha...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week has been..... the most. SO you get a late night less-than-filtered chat with us about the many layers with the Colton Underwood situation, YouTube Apology Videos(™), becoming a dog dad in the panny, and recent updates on... dates (gasp) we luv u xoxo https://hoo.be/queer
Apr 20, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to opening for Demi Lovato on her world tour, Spencer West has lived an indisputably impressive life. What makes it even more impressive? When he was five he lost both his legs due to a rare birth-condition known as sacral agenesis. Despite doctors telling his parents he may never even be able to sit up, Spencer never let that get him down. Spencer joins us today to discuss what led him to motivational speaking, how he approaches his disability on dating apps, the...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Poppers and butth*les! This week Aaron and Matt take some time to chat about life and one of their most precious college memories - Tufts Dance Collective. No, we can't dance (well), but nonetheless, this incredible safe space in college brought us tons of joy. Today we wanted to share some of that with you (and if you work at Tufts this is all just a big fictional story byeeeeee)!! all our links: https//hoo.be/queer lucky criminal: @luckycriminalshop
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Guess what? You need therapy. Actually...we all need therapy. In fact, let's get a little bit of therapy on today's episode with our fellow Tufts friend, Romy! Hailing from California, Romy joins us today to talk about her Tumblr coming out, haircuts in Hungary, and why a cartoon lion might actually be hot? We also discuss our college experiences, the importance of club sports, and hear about some queer ladies spaces that really meant a lot to Romy! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we e...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
We know everything sounds better with an English accent, so for this week’s episode we brought on fellow podcaster, Liam Dean. Liam drips charisma and loves "chattin' shit", and in this episode we delve into everything from how he got started in dance to why Mississippi accents are so odd. From UK Drag Race, to what different gay neighborhoods are like, we discuss all things similar and different from across the pond. All our links: http://hoo.be/queer Being Asian in America (Cammie Scott and Ow...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Get your pom poms out girl cause we're cheering for this week's guest! Meet Collin Martin, an openly gay professional soccer player with the San Diego Loyal. Collin talks to us about coming out publicly, his experience with homophobia in the soccer world, and how much he loves the song Milkshake by Kelis. If you're a soccer fan on the west coast, make sure you see if Collin is playing in a city near you soon! Tell him Matt and Aaron sent you. You can check out Athlete Ally at @athleteally and yo...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode you're going to meet THE Chris Mosier, the first transgender man to make it onto Team USA and the first trans guy to compete at Olympic trials against other men. Chris is absolutely brilliant, incredibly articulate, and helps us to understand better what it's been like growing up in his shoes. We sat down and heard about why including trans people in sports is crucial, how to take down the International Olympic Committee (well...not exactly), and who his type really is (hint: Dav...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
We know what you've all been wondering - and yes, all divers are gay!!!! Jk no they're not... some are bi. For this week’s episode, Matt and Aaron delve into their own history with sports, from elementary school through college. From bullies to imposter syndrome to frustrations that have stuck with us since high school, we’re taking a deep dive *ba dum tss* into our past. Careful or you might get splashed! all our links: https://hoo.be/queer
Mar 02, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Let’s take a trip to the first place that comes to mind when you think of gay rights: Alabama! *lol* Mason is a southern twink - at least for a little bit longer - who has undoubtedly had a life that is quite different from those of Matt and Aaron. After peaking in middle school, Mason somehow ended up at the University of Alabama - which was... a time - before eventually finding community in Atlanta. Mason covers everything from what his Grindr feed looked like, to the importance of Black, quee...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Are Valentine's Day and Galentines Day the same if you're gay? In order to celebrate whatever February 14th is we are joined by Buzzfeed queen and reformed-fifth-harmonizer Mei Quinn, and *literal* rockstar India Pascucci! The duo began talking at the beginning of quarantine, and their relationship has been something out of a movie ever since. Listen in for advice on love, relationships, and finding yourself. Find Mei: www.instagram.com/meiquinn Find India: www.instagram.com/indiapascucci For th...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The kickoff to season two continues! This week we’re joined by Brooke Miccio, a vlogger and podcaster-extraordinaire, who is here to help do a deep dive into Matt’s past. Turns out he might not even be gay? We discuss the dangers of heterosexuals *lol*, mental health in early relationships, and unintentionally exacerbating beauty standards. Black Trans Femmes in the Arts - linktr.ee/btfacollective Brooke - www.instagram.com/brookemiccio & Gals on the Go Podcast!...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
HELLO ALL YOU SEXUAL DEVIANTS! Welcome back to season 2 of Queering the Air! We’re kicking off season 2 in the most exciting and personal way: delving into our OWN stories. To help us do that, we brought on long time friend of the pod, Remi Cruz (aka Remington, MissRemiAshten, RemLife). Remi is a podcasting professional - she has her own show, Pretty Basic, with her best friend Alisha Marie - so we figured she could give us some hosTing advice whilst grilling Aaron about what it was like growing...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
That’s a wrap! Season 1 has come to a close and we’re wrapping it up with a big sappy bow. It's time to take a look back on one heck of a year, relive some of our favorite moments from this season, and also talk about what the future might hold. Starting this in July was scary, but more than anything it was exciting as hell and we’re so grateful you were here to join us for it. We'll be back with new episodes again on February 2nd. Until then, take a moment for yourself, reflect on what we all l...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Trust me, you’ve never seen a suit like this. Today we’re joined by the best dentist in the bay area - Steven Czekala. Having come out in the wake of the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s, Steven has lived through some times that we can only imagine - and today we're enormously lucky that he’s sharing them with you too. From shrooming on the delta, to teaching his fraternity brothers about open relationships, Steven is a perfect example of the beauty in intergenerational queer friendships. Steven - @...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 24
While you may recognize his face, you probably don't know much of his story. This week things get wild, and wildly personal, as Ian Malone joins Aaron to interview well known queer content creator, Matthew Crawford. After being catapulted into widespread online fame, the midwestern Instagram model's life was permanently changed. For the first time ever Matt opens up about the different evolutions he's gone through, coming to terms with his past self, looking to the future, and more. From homeles...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Although we all tend to discuss the tragedy of the AIDS pandemic as if it's something of the past, for a large portion of the world, the disease is still widely unchecked. This week we're joined by our friend Austen who helps to shed some light on intricacies of the narrative surrounding HIV/AIDS. From the ACLU to the Gay Men's Health Center, Austen has worked with a number of incredible organizations; doing his part every day to make the world we're living in a little bit brighter. Austen: http...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Events like the Aids Epidemic change the entire course of history and affect everyone - whether or not we realize it. This week we're joined by the incredibly bright, talented, and charming Carson McCalley, a 24 year old Carnegie Mellon graduate who finished his first run on Broadway right before the Covid Pandemic shut down New York in March. His show, The Inheritance, is nothing short of a revelation - just look at the 11 Tony Nominations it received. This year, we wanted to honor World Aids D...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Obviously sexuality is confusing for everyone, but especially when you're bi.... wait... pan? Hmmm... This week we're joined by our good friend Alex, a Tufts Chemical Engineer turned Special Education teacher. She talks us through the chaos and excitement of being in a queer relationship in high school, the process of ignoring those around you in order to begin listening to your own wants and desires, and how she almost left school after freshman year (thank god she didn't). Check out The Lovela...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ciao bell*! Benvenuti to this week's episode where we welcome signore Nick Santini all the way from Milano. Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to be gay and living in the global home of Catholicism? Well, then this episode is for you. Nick tells us all about growing up gay in one of the more conservative countries in Europe, his love for classical music, and finding his...twin brother on Grindr?! Whew you don't want to miss this episode. You can find Nick on Instagram at @nick_santini, and...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Step yo pu$$y up...or at least make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your OBGYN. Wait what? This week we’ve got Ciara Hutchison, a 4th-year medical student and future OBGYN to teach us a little something about her field and about her life growing up as a queer Evangelical Christian. Ciara talks about coming out in grad school, awkward conversations with teen patients, and learning that, despite what her church told her, there’s more to being queer than sex! You can find Ciara at @ciara...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Leave it to 2020 to make our headlines sound like Panic! At The Disco songs. This week we’re joined by Julio Salgado, an artist who immigrated with his family from Mexico when he was 11. Salgado uses his artistic brilliance and Journalism degree to tell stories in new and powerful ways. He's an incredible example of how giving a shit about your community can take you all the way to Washington D.C... the Smithsonian to be precise. Julio talks to us about how he and his gay uncle changed the bias ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
