Podcasts by The HIV Podcast
Listened to in 175 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma!
The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp!
Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards!
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“I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.”
“Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“
“I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast”
The HIV Podcast is produces by TVPS
Written, hosted and edited by Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding
Research and sound support from Zoe Coates
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HIV &...Bug Chasing from 2023-12-08T05:00:50
Bug chasing - urban myth or dark reality? This week Sarah and Jess turn the spotlight on 'bug chasing', one of the terms given to people actively trying to contract HIV. They also discuss how Sa...
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Disclosure - World AIDS DAY from 2023-12-01T05:00:20
It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get ...
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HIV &...2030 Part 2 from 2023-11-24T05:00:32
In part 2 of this pair of episodes looking at the aim to reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, Sarah and Jess take a more in-depth look at the main objectives of 'prevent, test, treat and re...
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HIV &...2030 Part 1 from 2023-11-17T05:00:46
There's a lot of talk about 2030 in the HIV sector, but what does it mean? Well today Sarah and Jess look at exactly what we mean when we are referencing HIV and 2030 and if the aims set out by ...
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40 years on from the Tombstone from 2023-11-10T05:00:46
On October 16th a new HIV advert was aired in Scotland. It's the first TV advert around HIV since the tombstone advert, almost 40 years ago, that terrified a generation! The new advert has ...
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HIV & Disclosure Part 2 from 2023-10-27T04:00:54
In the second of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, Sarah and Jess focus on other areas of disclosure including travelling abroad, tattoos and piercings, sports and personal relationships. <...
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HIV & Disclosure Part 1 from 2023-10-20T04:00
Do you need to tell your dentist about your HIV status? How about your GP? Do you need to disclose your status to get a mortgage, and how does it work with life insurance? It can be stressful wo...
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HIV & Antivaxxers Part 2 from 2023-10-13T04:00:44
We have landed at our 100th episode, and what an episode it is! HIV & Antivaxxers Part 2. This week Sarah's investigations explain where the rumours around HIV and the covid vaccine originat...
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HIV &...Antivaxxers Part 1 from 2023-10-06T04:00:56
After getting trolled by antivaxxers when we were promoting our free HIV testing service, we decided to bust some of the myths surrounding Covid and HIV. This is a two parter as there were lots ...
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HIV &...Chocolate from 2023-09-29T04:00:35
Jess threw down the gauntlet and challenged Sarah to find a link between something close to Sarah's heart, chocolate, and HIV and she only went and did it! So join us, as we learn about some lin...
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HIV &...Porn Part 5 from 2023-09-22T04:00:30
We have landed at our fifth and final episode of our mini-series! Described as 'the real Dirk Diggler', this week we take a look at the very eventful life of John Holmes. Holmes tested positive ...
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HIV &...Porn Part 4 from 2023-09-15T04:00:15
The fourth installment of our mini-series looking at HIV and the porn industry in America! This week we focus on Cameron Bay, a performer who went public about her HIV diagnosis and campaigned f...
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HIV &...Porn Part 3 from 2023-09-08T04:00:50
Over half way through our porn mini-series and this week Sarah and Jess look at the case brought against Marc Wallice who allegedly infected several actresses with HIV. They also have a little r...
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HIV &...Porn Part 2 from 2023-09-01T06:19:23
Episode 2 of our 5 part summer mini series has landed! This week Sarah and Jess learn about the Great Porn Scandal, how HIV testing regulations came about in the porn industry and a shared child...
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HIV &...Porn Part 1 from 2023-08-25T05:40:06
Sound the klaxon, it's time for another summer mini-series! This year Sarah and Jess are taking a look at HIV & porn! In the first of 5 episodes we focus on the first well documented report ...
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HIV &...children in the UK from 2023-08-18T04:00:50
We have spent quite a lot of time looking at the stories of children living with HIV around the world, so this week's episode Sarah and Jess are bringing us back to the UK.to look at this topic ...
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HIV &...Chemsex from 2023-08-11T04:00:56
Chemsex. Party and play. Wired play. Whatever you call it, this form of recreational drug use carries a lot of risk in terms of HIV. This week Sarah and Jess explore why that is.
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Eliana, Ricky, Robert & Randy from 2023-08-04T04:00:05
Sarah and Jess take a look at some cases of discrimination against children due to their HIV status in the USA, and how their parents handled such difficult situations.
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Elite Controllers from 2023-07-28T04:00:01
This week Sarah and Jess explore the rare phenomenon of elite controllers - a person living with HIV who is able to maintain an undetectable viral load for at least 1...
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HIV &...the Trans Community Part 3 from 2023-07-21T04:00:15
In the final part of this trilogy, Sarah and Jess take a look at what the other HIV risks are that affect the transgender community.
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HIV &...Risk from 2023-07-14T04:00:19
From spitting and biting to tattooing and piercing, this week Sarah and Jess take a look at if there is any risk of contracting HIV through these, commonly asked about ways.
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HIV &...the Trans Community Part 2 from 2023-07-07T04:00:28
Trans and non-binary people are key populations whose HIV prevention and treatment needs have been neglected, so in part 2 Sarah and Jess take a look at the health inequalities trans people face...
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HIV &...the Trans Community Part 1 from 2023-06-30T04:00:25
Trans and non-binary people are key populations whose HIV prevention and treatment needs have been neglected, so in the first of this two-parter, Sarah and Jess take a look at the data around th...
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Grease & Fame from 2023-06-23T04:00:08
Ever thought that HIV in no way relates to you? That you have never had a connection to HIV? Well this week Jess and Sarah continue their quest to show that HIV touches so many differing aspects...
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HIV &...Periods and the Menopause from 2023-06-16T04:00:23
This week Sarah and Jess talk HIV, periods and the menopause. Now before you decided that this episode is just for people that have/had periods, this episode is brimming with vital HIV informati...
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HIV &...sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction from 2023-06-09T04:00:34
To celebrate National Sex Day, Sarah and Jess chat all things sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction, in relation to HIV.
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Sharon Stone from 2023-05-26T04:00:49
There is no doubt that Sharon Stone is an icon! She is also an HIV advocate who has given well over two decades to HIV activism, something she feels had a detrimental affect on her acting career...
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HIV Testing Ways from 2023-05-19T04:00:50
What HIV tests are available for you to do in the comfort of your own home and how easy are they to take? This week we try out some home HIV test options to help you understand which one might s...
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Rudolf Nureyev from 2023-05-12T04:00:49
Rudolf Nureyev was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer and is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of his generation. This week we take a look at his career and what eff...
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Eazy-E Part 2 from 2023-05-05T04:00:06
On March 26th 1995 Eric Lynn Wright, aka Eazy-E, passed away from AIDS-induced pneumonia. As a member of controversial group N.W.A. and a pioneer of the gangster rap genre, Eazy-E's HIV status s...
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Eazy-E Part 1 from 2023-04-28T04:00:37
On March 26th 1995 Eric Lynn Wright, aka Eazy-E, passed away from AIDS-induced pneumonia. As a member of controversial group N.W.A. and a pioneer of the gangster rap genre, Eazy-E's HIV status s...
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Romania mini-series 5 from 2023-04-21T04:00:54
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
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Romania mini-series 4 from 2023-04-14T04:00:36
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
In episode 4 we focus of the work of Smiley Pool, who fi...
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Romania mini-series 3 from 2023-04-07T04:00:06
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
In episode 3 we focus on the experience of Steven Doyle,...
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Romania mini-series 2 from 2023-03-31T04:00:43
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
In the second episode we take a look at the steps Romani...
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Romania mini-series 1 from 2023-03-24T05:00:52
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
In the first episode we explore why so many children wer...
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Amanda Blake from 2023-03-17T05:00:37
After 19 seasons playing Miss Kitty, on the western 'Gunsmoke', Amanda Blake was a household name and fan favourite! In August 1989 Amanda dies after a long battle with oral cancer, or did she?...
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Eliane Becks - HIV Stigma Fighter from 2023-03-10T05:00:51
To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are covering the story of an absolute force of nature - Eliane Becks, or as some of you might know her, HIV Stigma Fighter. After her HIV dia...
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Pedro Zamora from 2023-03-03T05:00:34
In 1994 Pedro Zamora joined the cast of The Real World San Francisco where he openly discussed his HIV status, sexuality, and relationship with his partner, Sean Sasser. One day after the final ...
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Condoms present and future from 2023-02-24T05:00:54
They say variety is the spice of life, so this week we discuss what a vast range of condoms there are and also take a look at condoms of the future!
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Brief History of Condoms from 2023-02-17T05:00:49
To celebrate National Condom Week, we’re taking you on a whistle-stop tour through condom history! When was the earliest condom identified and how did we get to the mass produced version we see ...
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Changing the HIV Narrative from 2023-02-10T05:00:53
With so much 'finger-pointing', especially across social media, that often vilifies people living with HIV, what will it take to alter the narrative that exists around HIV and where do we even b...
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HIV & Blackmail - HIV & Extortion from 2023-02-03T05:00:29
In the final episode of our blackmail mini series we take a look at some fascinating examples of when HIV is used to facilitate extortion.
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HIV & Blackmail - Andy Bell from 2023-01-27T05:00:32
This week we focus on Andy Bell, from the band Erasure, and how he was harassed by some of the British media about HIV, even though he was HIV negative at the time.
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HIV & Blackmail - Jamie Brickhouse from 2023-01-20T05:00:31
What would happen if a member of your family used your HIV status to blackmail you? This week we find out how Jamie Brickhouse handled this difficult situation and what has changed in Jamie's li...
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HIV & Blackmail - Gareth Thomas from 2023-01-13T05:00:53
In the second instalment of our HIV & Blackmail mini series we explore the catalyst behind why Gareth Thomas revealed his HIV status on Twitter.
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HIV and Blackmail from 2023-01-06T05:00:39
In the first of our blackmail mini series we take a look at what constitutes blackmail and what do to if you’re being blackmailed or harassed about your HIV status.
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End of Year Special from 2022-12-30T05:00:23
Welcome to our end of year special. What a blast 2023 has been! We have a chat and a little look back at a fantastic year for The HIV Podcast.
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HIV & Kids TV from 2022-12-23T05:00:17
Come on back to the 1990s with us as we take a look at some childrens TV that tackled issues around HIV!
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Nathaniel Hall from 2022-12-09T05:00:56
This week we feature an absolute HIV hero. A playwright, actor, part of the smash hit series 'It's a Sin' and modern day HIV activist. This week, is all about Nathaniel Hall!
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Jonathan Blake from 2022-12-01T05:00:37
It's World AIDS Day! And we are focusing on a true HIV hero and one of the longest survivors of HIV in the UK. All rise, for the utterly inspiring, Jonathan Blake!
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Don't Die of Ignorance - the leaflet from 2022-11-25T05:00:08
We all remember the TV adverts, but what was in the leaflet that was sent to every household in the UK, as part of the Don't Die of Ignorance campaign? Well wonder no more, as we take a look at ...
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Jimmy Sommerville from 2022-11-11T06:00:33
This week we take a look at singer, HIV advocate and Mark Ashton's best friend, Jimmy Sommerville, who used his platform to raise awareness around HIV.
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Mark Ashton from 2022-11-04T07:32:59
At 26 years old, Mark Ashton was diagnosed with HIV and died shortly afterwards. He was a leading figure in the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) group during the 1984 miners' strike a...
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Don't Die of Ignorance from 2022-10-28T05:00:54
One of the most iconic adverts of all time and the only major HIV awareness campaign there has ever been. This week, we look at the background of the 'Don't Die of Ignorance' adverts that terrif...
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Freddie Mercury from 2022-10-20T07:06:37
This week we discuss whether Freddie Mercury is an HIV hero and have a look at the impact his legacy has had. We also share the HIV Heroes that the lovely people of Reading Pride shared with us!...
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Protection from 2022-10-13T04:00:28
This week we talk protection, more specifically, condoms and PrEP and we even perform a condom demonstration for you, which is an interesting choice for a podcast!
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HIV Explained - U = U from 2022-09-30T05:00:34
In the second part of 'HIV Explained' we focus on U = U. We look into what it actually means and the origins of this fantastic campaign.
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HIV Explained from 2022-09-22T05:00:40
We're back after our crime summer series and we decided to take it all the way back to basics and really explain what HIV is and exactly how HIV medication works!
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Prosecutions Around the World from 2022-09-01T07:12:34
In our 6th and final episode of our HIV crime mini series, we travel around the globe and take at look at HIV related prosecutions from different countries.
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John Rodney from 2022-08-25T10:11:03
John Rodney was jailed for recklessly infecting 3 women with HIV. We take a look at this case from the police's point of view and explore the huge amount of work that went into bringing John Rod...
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Daryll Rowe from 2022-08-18T06:44:51
Daryll Rowe was sentenced to life in prison for trying to infect 10 men with HIV. The case was featured heavily in the news and in this episode we move away from the sensationalist headlines and...
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HIV Crime - Mark James from 2022-08-11T04:00
In the third episode of our crime mini series we take a look at the case of the first gay man to be convicted of reckless transmission of HIV, Mark James, and which parts of the case the media chos...
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HIV Crime - Early Cases of Reckless or Intentional Transmission from 2022-08-04T04:00
This week Sarah takes us on a fascinating journey through some of the early cases of reckless or intentional transmission and we learn how the law has evolved.
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HIV Crime - Reckless and Intentional Transmission from 2022-07-28T04:00
Welcome to our crime miniseries! In our first instalment we go back to basics to really understand exactly what constitutes reckless or intentional transmission and we explore exactly how the polic...
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HIV History - Doonesbury from 2022-07-21T04:00
This week we talk about a Pulitzer Prize winning cartoon strip that has been running for 51 years, Doonesbury. In particular we focus on Andy Lippincott and the story of his HIV diagnosis and death...
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HIV Heroes - Annie Lennox from 2022-07-12T04:00
To celebrate 1 year of our HIV Heroes and History podcast we are featuring an amazing woman who has done a huge amount in the world of HIV, as well as having an outstanding music career. This weeks...
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HIV Heroes - (RED) from 2022-06-30T04:00
This week we take a look at the impact, and criticism, of a charity that was founded by Bono, (RED). So get listening and decide if you think (RED) deserves to be in our HIV Heroes series.
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HIV Heroes - The Lazarus Effect from 2022-06-23T04:00
This week we take a look at the 2010 documentary The Lazarus Effect. A film that looks at the positive impact of free HIV medication on HIV patients in Africa. This film is full of HIV Heroes and i...
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HIV Heroes - Hollyoaks from 2022-06-16T04:00
We're off to Chester! This week we take a look at the character Ste Hay and more specifically the storyline around his HIV diagnosis. So join us, as we head to Hollyoaks!
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HIV History - Kids from 2022-06-09T04:00
Described as "disturbing, dark and low budget" and "a wake up call to the world", Kids is a coming-of-age drama released in 1995, focusing on a group of friends over the course...
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HIV History - Museums and Memorials from 2022-05-26T04:00
As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials!
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HIV Heroes - Rock Hudson from 2022-05-20T04:00
This week we talk about the golden age of Hollywood and an absolute heartthrob, Rock Hudson. Rock was the first major movie star to disclose their HIV status, but what is the full story behind what...
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HIV History - HIV Conspiracies from 2022-05-11T04:00
From HIV being created by the CIA, to the AIDS epidemic being caused by polio vaccines, at some point you have probably heard some pretty wild conspiracy theories about HIV. In this episode we ...
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HIV History - HIV Origins from 2022-05-05T04:00
This week we're going allllll the way back to explore where HIV came from and how it spread. Join us for this fascinating and informative adventure!
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HIV Heroes - UK Positive Lad from 2021-08-16T00:00
In this episode we learn about Tom Hayes and Jess makes her case as to why he is an HIV hero. Tom is an absolute force to be reckoned with and works tirelessly to advocate, support, educate and ...
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HIV Heroes - Lord Fowler from 2021-08-09T04:00
It's back to the 80's again this week where Sarah delves into the history of the 'Don't Die of Ignorance' adverts and we learn what Lord Fowler was up against when tryin...
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HIV Heroes - Be More Jide from 2021-08-02T02:00
This week Jess' HIV Hero is an openly gay, openly HIV positive, British-Nigerian Priest of the Anglican Church of England. Some call him The Happy Holy Homosexual, but you might have heard ...
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HIV Heroes - Positively UK from 2021-07-26T02:00
This week we feature not just one HIV Hero, not two, but a whole bunch! Sarah tells us the story of the wonderful women who founded Positively UK. Sean talks with us about his experiences of being a young gay man during the 80s and 90s and also his experiences of volunteering as a ‘buddy’ with TVPS for those who were dying of AIDS during t...
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Rich - It's a Sin Special from 2021-04-29T01:00
Rich shares his experience of his wife being diagnosed with HIV in the early 90’s when she was pregnant with their son.
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Mark - It's a Sin Special from 2021-04-21T07:00
After moving to London in the early 90’s Mark was diagnosed with HIV. He shares his experience of being diagnosed at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
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TVPS in Lock-down from 2020-04-29T08:00
Sarah and Jess talk all things lock-down, including how TVPS have adapted their services and how we are staying occupied during this time.
Sarah&Jess from 2019-10-08T05:00
Sarah and Jess have worked at Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS), an HIV support charity in Berkshire, for a combined 26 years and in this episode, they share some of their experiences of wor...
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Sarah&Jess from 2019-10-08T05:00
Sarah and Jess have worked at Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS), an HIV support charity in Berkshire, for a combined 26 years and in this episode, they share some of their experiences of wor...
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Sarah&Jess from 2019-10-08T05:00
Sarah and Jess have worked at Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS), an HIV support charity in Berkshire, for a combined 26 years and in this episode, they share some of their experiences of wor...
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