HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love
🔥 HOT AIR is the unapologetically bold LGBTQ+ podcast where queer culture, dating advice, mental health, and unfiltered opinions collide. Hosted by queer creator Joshua Robert, each episode dives deep into LGBTQ+ life, gay dating tips, queer relationships, mental health insights, family dynamics, therapy breakthroughs, and the hottest trending topics.
From dating disasters and toxic relationship red flags to coming out stories, pop culture news, politics, and mental health motivation, HOT AIR brings you real conversations about what it means to live, love, and thrive as an LGBTQ+ person today.
Whether you’re looking for queer dating advice, mental health support, LGBTQ news, or brutally honest life commentary, HOT AIR serves up raw storytelling, authentic guests, and unapologetic queer humor that will make you laugh, think, and feel seen.
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HOT AIR: LGBTQ Life, Mental Health & Modern Love
Say My Name (Right): A Lesson in Microaggressions
In this solo episode of Hot Air, host Joshua gets real about a mispronounced name — yes, the one we all saw — and dives headfirst into what microaggressions actually are, why they matter, and how even the “small stuff” can hurt. From mis-pronouncing Zohran Mamdani’s name to responding poorly when you’re called out (“Hey, chill out!”), Joshua maps out the journey from defensiveness to accountability.
We’ll unpack:
- Why names carry culture, history and identity.
- Why people reacted so strongly (spoiler: it’s about more than one slip-up).
- What microaggressions look like across race, culture and the LGBTQ+ community.
- How to listen and teach better — without shame, without apology-tour fatigue.
If you’ve ever thought “it was just a mistake, why are people so triggered?” — this episode is for you. And if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a “small” comment that felt large — you’re absolutely seen.
Tune in, and let’s all try saying each other’s names (and identities) a little more carefully.
Watch the full episode on YouTube HERE!
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