Cool Air, Hot Takes™ Podcast

Welcome to Trane’s Cool Air, Hot Takes™, the fun and smart HVAC podcast with pros Charlie and Dan. Tune in biweekly for anything to everything from the world of buildings, HVAC, and energy!

Who We Are

Meet the hosts.

Dan Gentry and Charlie Jelen as teens. Who knew they would grow up to be HVAC podcast hosts?

About the Podcast

Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes™, the Trane podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun.

Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry—two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship—this show is your go-to for the latest in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends.

Charlie, a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an applications engineer with a knack for energy-efficient design and HVAC troubleshooting, bring their expertise (and plenty of hot takes) to every episode.

Together, they dive into topics like the latest trends and systems redefining buildings and industrial systems, and the future of AI in the industry—from smart thermostats to data centers. They’ll look at what’s up with all these tech companies buying nuclear power plants, and what does it mean for the future of climate control and thermal management?

Expect in-depth interviews with industry-leading experts, practical tips for engineers and contractors, and funny stories from that job that went sideways. Whether you’re designing ductwork, conducting energy audits, or upgrading to sustainable HVAC systems, this podcast is built to keep you informed and entertained.

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Recent Episodes

Listen to our recent episodes.

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Email Us

We Want to Hear from You!

We want your hot takes and questions! You can email us at coolair.hottakes@trane.com, leave us a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or review us on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to rate and follow too!

Cool Air, Hot Takes™ is a Trane Commercial HVAC podcast exploring bold innovations, emerging trends, and game-changing new technology in HVAC and energy management.

Follow for new episodes every two weeks and stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Events

Visit the Cool Air Hot Takes team at upcoming events.

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NVIDIA GTC AI Conference

San Jose, CA | March 16-19, 2026

NVIDIA GTC is the premier global AI conference, where developers, researchers, and business leaders come together to explore the next wave of AI innovation. From physical AI and AI factories to agentic AI and inference, GTC 2026 will showcase the breakthroughs shaping every industry.

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BOMA International Conference & Expo

Long Beach, CA | June 27-30, 2026

This year’s program introduces dynamic session formats designed to match different learning preferences, while also organizing content by levels of experience and interest. Whether you’re building new skills, strengthening collaboration within your team, or exploring innovative strategies to stay ahead in commercial real estate, the conference offers opportunities to connect, grow, and lead. 

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