This week, Travis is hanging out with his new podcast friend, Wade, for a chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey that covers reckless walkers from New York to Indy, rapid-fire hypotheticals, and Wade’s real story about coming out while navigating a closeted relationship and what he learned about love, boundaries, and healing.

🚨 content note: This episode includes discussion of coming out, closeted relationships, toxic relationship dynamics, and references to narcissistic abuse. 🚨

New podcast friend: Wade Belair (NYC-based startup investor, planning a master’s in psychology and mental health counseling).

“Slow walkers… reckless, inconsiderate walkers… I am going to die in 20 seconds if you don’t move.”

in this episode:

• Meet Wade: New York City life, startups, and his journey into mental health counseling
• Rapid-fire this-or-that with absurd hypotheticals before the mess begins
• Complaining: slow walkers and uncouth main character public behavior
• Gym culture & gym etiquette
• Wade’s story: coming out, self-worth, and the complexity of loving someone who isn’t out
• Biggest lesson learned: what he would have done differently and why love can feel addictive
• Dating & healing advice: no timelines, focus on friendships, stay open, and don’t spiral diva!

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From Indy to New York, we love you! ❤️

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• Wade's Instagram: @georgewbelair

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Wade Belair’s villain origin story. © 2026 by Travis & Emma is licensed under CC BY 4.0.