Best Aaron Idelson Podcasts (2024)

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...We're Breaking Up 3 52:22

3+ y ago52:22

52:22

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.…

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The Gay World is Really, Really Tiny 51:20

3+ y ago51:20

51:20

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qta/support…

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Stop Assuming That Everyone Is Into You 46:12

3+ y ago46:12

46:12

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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…

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YES, Kink At Pride 39:49

3+ y ago39:49

39:49

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 …

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It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 55:29

3+ y ago55:29

55:29

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qta/support…

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The Opposite of The Last Supper - The First Kiki 1:28:38

3+ y ago1:28:38

1:28:38

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 tal…

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From Broadway to Netflix with the King of 'The Prom', Chad Beguelin 1:33:27

3+ y ago1:33:27

1:33:27

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…

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Why Hooking Up With "Straight" Guys Is The Worst 57:42

3+ y ago57:42

57:42

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 rel…

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Being The Change You Want In The World with Owin Pierson 1:31:28

3+ y ago1:31:28

1:31:28

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 legalizati…

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We're Sorry.... The Apology Episode 46:01

3+ y ago46:01

46:01

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qt…

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Don't Be Inspired, Be Empowered! w/ Spencer West 1:29:48

3+ y ago1:29:48

1:29:48

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 neve…

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The Future That Liberals Want 1:07:26

3+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

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 jus…

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The Lion King 2 Turned Me Queer 1:28:29

3+ y ago1:28:29

1:28:29

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, …

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Hannah Montana Made Me Who I Am Today! w/ Liam Dean 1:37:57

3+ y ago1:37:57

1:37:57

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 …

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Gay For Play: Being Gay in Professional Soccer w/ Collin Martin 1:35:32

3+ y ago1:35:32

1:35:32

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, m…

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The Extra Mile Trans Athletes Have To Go To Compete - with Chris Mosier 1:35:27

3+ y ago1:35:27

1:35:27

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 includi…

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Yes, All Divers Are Gay. 55:20

3+ y ago55:20

55:20

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…

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Being Gay in Alabama is... A Lot Like What You'd Expect 1:17:12

3+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

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 …

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This is Your Sign to Double Text Them!! with Mei Quinn & India Pascucci 1:32:29

3+ y ago1:32:29

1:32:29

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. List…

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Our Parents Said, "F**k Gender Roles!", with Brooke Miccio 1:37:04

3+ y ago1:37:04

1:37:04

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 T…

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I Think I Could Be Pansexual? with Pretty Basic's Remi Cruz 1:38:14

3+ y ago1:38:14

1:38:14

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, Pret…

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GURL, You Made It Through 2020 1:07:04

4y ago1:07:04

1:07:04

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 yo…

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Face Masks Are Kind of Like Condoms 1:28:16

4y ago1:28:16

1:28:16

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 t…

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Swipe Up: Sex, Survival, & Success (Feat. Matthew Crawford) 1:38:23

4y ago1:38:23

1:38:23

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 …

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The AIDS Pandemic Still Isn't Over 1:37:18

4y ago1:37:18

1:37:18

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, Auste…

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The Trauma We All Inherited (Feat. Carson McCalley) 1:39:21

4y ago1:39:21

1:39:21

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 …

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Sunday is God's Day, Monday is Lesbian's Day 1:43:32

4y ago1:43:32

1:43:32

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 o…

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I Found My Twin Brother on Grindr 1:20:52

4y ago1:20:52

1:20:52

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 clas…

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Your Pro-Life Argument Is Probably Bullshit 1:36:54

4y ago1:36:54

1:36:54

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 con…

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Tales From An Undocumented Queer Artist 1:41:53

4y ago1:41:53

1:41:53

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 com…

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David Dobrik Got me a Tesla for our Super Sweet Sixteenth Episode 1:11:54

4y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

It's been 15 weeks of interviews, so we thought it was time for a lil SPICE. This week we're joined by one of our best college Judy's, Instagram food blogger and Oatmeal Queen, Zoe Gregorace (@whatzoeeeats). We decided to play a game of Truth or Drink (which is basically just Zoe facilitating a drama-spill session while we drink white claw and cack…

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It Smells Like Internalized Homophobia In Here 1:32:00

4y ago1:32:00

1:32:00

OnlyFans, Peppa Pig, and Self-hate - Oh My! Ian and Sydney are back for part two of the Milton Academy high school reunion and things get deep. We talk about projecting feelings of self hate, code switching, minimizing minority identities in personal and professional life, and more. Plus, take a peek into what it's like being a professional black f…

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Romy and Matt's High School Reunion 1:09:50

4y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Milton Academy is something out of a telenovela Netflix show (think Elite) - it's also where Matt went to high school. Today we're joined by the incredible Ian Malone and Sydney Adedamola, who also attended Milton before going to Tufts and USC, respectively. What begins as a trip down memory lane turns into a discussion about being part of a minori…

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You Don't Need Surgery to be Trans! (feat. Madison Werner) 1:23:25

4y ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Madison Werner (@Madisonnwerner) joins us this week and fills us in on her lifetime of queer activism. Mentored and inspired by her older gay cousin Adam (@adameli), Madison has grown to be a powerful and important voice of love, acceptance, and pride. We hear about what it’s like to be a trans woman with gay fathers, the importance of curation, co…

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Do Straight Men Wash Their Asses? 1:14:42

4y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

COME TO BRAZIL! Today we're joined by the incredible Izzy Rocha (@IzzyBizzySpider) - a queer Brazilian-American with a personality that never fails to light up a room. A dancer, model, former drag-king, Izzy is a natural born performer (just check out her TikTok). From the right time to come out, to an extended family that doesn't accept queerness,…

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Jesus Told Me, "Sometimes It's Better to be Single" 1:41:08

4y ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Meet Adam (@adamame1021), a gay man living in Atlanta, GA and working in public health. While chatting, we quickly found ourselves in awe of Adam’s eloquence, intelligence, and confidence. We talked about everything: from learning new languages, to being Black in Japan, to Adam’s relationship with Christ, to what makes dating so damn hard these day…

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Okay, but Disney Villains are GAY 1:25:50

4y ago1:25:50

1:25:50

A gay Twitter comic with lesbian moms, a gay sperm donor father, and a massive knowledge of queer media? Please welcome to the stage.... Nico Correia (@notn1co)! In this week’s episode we discuss the importance of queer media (and how to improve it both on and off the screen), how gay all the the Disney villains are (and the dangers of queer-coding…

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Why Gays Are Scared of Commitment 1:05:21

4y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

This week we're joined by Gray (@_kwier_), a queer masc person with the highest emotional intelligence.... ever? Gray breaks down what it means to go by she and they, her experience with polyamory, and more. We also take a deep dive into some of the complexities of monogamy and discuss some differences between queer and heterosexual relationships. …

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From Russia, With (Lesbian) Love 1:21:03

4y ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Sometimes you grow up in the Soviet Union and don't realize you're gay until later in life. Meet Elena - a brilliant engineer who grew up in the USSR (now Russia), and then later moved to the United States and learned things about herself that she didn't even know were possible. In this episode we discuss religion (and a lack thereof), how differen…

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The Gayest All Girls Catholic School EVER 1:24:06

4y ago1:24:06

1:24:06

In this week’s episode we're joined by the wonderful Ari (@Ariortz), a queer Tejana from El Paso, Texas. Ari talks us through her history with radical feminism, her personal journey with her sexuality and gender, her previous relationships, and how a majority of her formative years were spent at.... the gayest Mexican-American, all-girls, Catholic …

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How Can Someone Be Cisgender AND Trans? 1:24:48

4y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

This week we're joined by the absolutely radiant Faith (@RiseOfFaith) and no topic is off limits. We talk about gender and sexual identity, and how, through Faith's eyes, our identity is more of an evolution than a transition. As a self proclaimed "Non-binary, Cisgender, Trans person", Faith gives us a ton of insight on what it's like being black a…

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Brown-face, Minimizing Yourself, and Australian Media Representation 1:11:38

4y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Today we're joined by our wonderful friend from down under, @soymilk_enthusiant, for a chat about all things Aussie, including media, brown-face, Chris Lilley, minimizing yourself, media representation, and why Americans are so inexplicably horrible at the Australian accent. Sev's Podcast is the Funemployed Pod, or funemployed.pod. --- Support this…

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Fluidity of Sexuality & Being Queer Twins 1:08:57

4y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Today we're joined by a good college friend, USC film grad student, and a self-proclaimed queer-femme, Meg Weck (@Meg.Weck). In this episode we discuss the fluidity of sexuality, the act of initially coming out as bisexual, having a queer twin sister, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qta/support…

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Unrealistic Gay Beauty Standards & The Importance of Chosen Family 1:11:29

4y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

In this episode we sit down with our great friend Dave Chen (@dwc429), a migraine specialist at Mass General Hospital in Boston. We talk about his affinity for Provincetown, his experience navigating coming out during medical school, and how important your chosen family is - especially when you don't have the easiest coming out experience. Dave tel…

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I DON'T HAVE DADDY ISSUES - Intergenerational Queer Relationships 58:49

4+ y ago58:49

58:49

Today we're joined by one of our very best friends to talk about how he only hooks up with older men! Is it daddy issues? Or just the importance of intergenerational queer relationships? Featuring Jack Benoit (@jack_benoit_). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qta/support…

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The Beginning - Can You Believe? 36:15

4+ y ago36:15

36:15

Welcome to Queering the Air! Get to know your hosts, Aaron Idelson and Matt Rohrer, college best friends who are trying to make the world a little more gay. From getting banned from Tinder, to how Matt scored a boyfriend, here's a small glance into our lives for our introductory episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Welcome to Queering The Air! 1:12

4+ y ago1:12

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Welcome to Queering The Air! Hosted by Aaron Idelson and Matt Rohrer. Through weekly interviews we plan to highlight all sorts of different queer stories. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qta/support

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EP. 8: Road Tripping The Pacific Northwest with Danyon 28:42

6+ y ago28:42

28:42

In this episode @dayon and myself talk about our Pacific Northwest Road Trip, we talk about remote work, and more of our upcoming trips!Make sure to subscribe on iTunes, leave a review, and tweet us at http:///twitter.com/cameronphillips and http://twitter.com/danyonBy Cameron Phillips

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EP 7: Living Your Authentic Life & My Psychic Abilities 54:07

6+ y ago54:07

54:07

Welcome back to the Was It Phenomenal? Podcast! I've missed you all so much, so finally after a 14 month hiatus, I am BACK with new episodes. In this episode we dive deep into the reason the podcast left, everything that has been happening in the past year, and where I am moving forward. We discuss my newfound 'psychic abilities' and my fascination…

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EP. 6: THAILAND was EPIC 45:34

7+ y ago45:34

45:34

We talk about our crazy experience in Thailand last year, the flight nightmare that left us in South Korea, and the iconic fat american who quite possible made our trip.By Cameron Phillips

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