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Hot Air

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About this Podcast:

Join Technical Editor, Rebecca Matyasovski, in brief talks with authors of articles featured in monthly ASHRAE Journal issues. Interested in reaching the global HVACR engineering leaders with one program? Contact Greg Martin at 01 678-539-1174 | gmartin@ashrae.org.

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Questions about Hot Air

What is Hot Air about?

Join Technical Editor, Rebecca Matyasovski, in brief talks with authors of articles featured in monthly ASHRAE Journal issues. Interested in reaching the global HVACR engineering leaders with one program?

Who hosts Hot Air?

Hot Air is hosted by ASHRAE Journal. The show has published 46 episodes to date.

What has Hot Air covered recently?

Recent episodes include "47. Examining Robert Ovshinsky's Legacy In HVAC With Janice K. Means" (26 October 2026, 5 minutes), "46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak" (25 September 2026, 4 minutes), and "45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla" (24 August 2026, 4 minutes).

How often does Hot Air publish?

Hot Air publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 6 minutes across 46 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Hot Air?

Booking probability for Hot Air is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hot Air requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hot Air's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Hot Air?

The strongest fits for Hot Air are Architecture & Engineering. Hot Air has a news audience.

About the host

ASHRAE Journal hosts Hot Air, a news podcast with 46 episodes published.

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  • Hot Air

    47. Examining Robert Ovshinsky's Legacy In HVAC With Janice K. Means

    Oct 26, 20265 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Janice K. Means as they discuss the innovations of Stanford Robert Ovshinsky and how his contributions helped shape modern photovoltaics.

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    46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak

    Sep 25, 20264 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Jacob Potoczak as they discuss current applications of AI in HVAC design and why load calculations may be a good place to expand its use.

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    45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla

    Aug 24, 20264 min

    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Yash Shukla to break down why dehumidification is essential to optimizing thermal comfort in residential AC systems.

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    44. Data Centers And The Water-Energy Nexus With Raven Jones

    Jul 27, 20268 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Raven Jones as they discuss water use in data centers, accountability and why a framework for data center water stewardship is essential.

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    43. Smoking Revisited With Max Sherman

    Jun 24, 20265 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Max Sherman as they discuss the history of environmental tobacco smoke on IAQ and health—and what ASHRAE is doing next.

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    42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra

    May 21, 202610 min

    Join host Rebecca Norris along with guests Asit Kumar Mishra and Robert Bean as they explore why there are more myths associated with thermal comfort than other areas of HVAC&R.

  • Hot Air

    41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer

    Apr 23, 20267 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Paul Raymer as they discuss practical tips for contractors and consumers alike to make informed decisions about residential heat pump systems.

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    40. The Energy-Intensive Mechanics of Indoor Cannabis Growth With William Stober

    Mar 20, 20266 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and William Stober as they explore the unique challenges of controlled environment horticulture and why growing cannabis is particularly energy-intensive.

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    39. Hot Gas Havoc With Matt Price

    Feb 23, 20265 min

    Join guest host Allison Hambrick and Matt Price as they discuss the key differences between hot gas bypass and hot gas reheat in HVAC systems and why they should not be confused.

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    38. Evaluating HVAC Air Filter Performance With David Schurk

    Jan 21, 20264 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and David Schurk as they discuss the importance of effective and efficient filtration in a building HVAC system.

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    37. Celebrating 100 Years of the Domestic Refrigerator with Andy Pearson

    Dec 19, 202510 min

    Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Norris and Andy Pearson as they discuss the centenary of domestic refrigeration, exploring its historical challenges and innovations that continue to impact modern technology.

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    36. Pipe Insulation 101 With Darrell Peil

    Dec 17, 20258 min

    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Darrell Peil, who discuss the often-overlooked benefits of pipe insulation and its impact on energy savings.

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    35. Server Cold Plate Design With Austin Shelnutt

    Oct 23, 20253 min

    Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Austin Shelnutt as they discuss liquid cooling solutions for data centers, focusing on cold plate design and energy efficiency.

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    34. Energy Savings Impacts of Duct Sealing With Mahmood Farzaneh Gord

    Sep 24, 20255 min

    Join Rebecca Norris and Mahmood Farzaneh Gord as they explore the benefits of duct sealing, highlighting how it can lead to energy savings in commercial buildings.

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    33. Why You Should Install a Heat Pump When Replacing Your Residential HVAC With Alexander Butkus

    Aug 22, 20255 min

    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Alexander Butkus as they discuss the advantages of heat pumps over natural gas furnaces, highlighting energy savings and cost benefits.

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    32. Reducing Heat to Improve HVAC&D System Sustainability With David Schurk

    Jul 23, 20253 min

    Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski and guest David Schurk as they delve into the complexities of managing temperature and humidity in hospitals, exploring the benefits of reducing reheat to improve...

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    31. Repurposing a Decommissioned Power Plant for STEM Education With Joseph Schwartz

    Jun 24, 20254 min

    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Joseph Schwartz as they discuss the transformation of a decommissioned power plant at Michigan State University into a state-of-the-art STEM teaching and learning...

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    30. Recommissioning An Existing Church Building To Boost Energy Efficiency With Matthew Strebe

    May 23, 20256 min

    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Matthew Strebe in this chat about recommissioning a church building to optimize energy efficiency and reduce natural gas consumption.

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    29. Understanding Mold Problems Inside Housing With George Tsongas

    Apr 24, 20254 min

    Mold problems are more common than most people realize in both new and older single-family and multifamily housing, potentially causing serious indoor air quality (IAQ) problems. Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca...

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    28. Categorizing Energy Efficiency Measures With Amanda Webb And Apoorv Khanuja

    Mar 20, 20255 min

    Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In the first...

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