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The HIV Podcast
TVPS
Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 189

Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 180 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, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years, 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!
Shortlisted for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society.
Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award
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Don't just take our word that it's great, here's what our listeners are saying...
“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 produced by TVPS
Written & hosted by Sarah Macadam
Produced, edited & hosted by Jessica Harding
Research and sound support from Zoe Coates
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HIV & Denial Part 5
Season 3 · Episode 143
vendredi 6 septembre 2024 • Duration 25:20
Denial part 5 is here! This week Sarah and Jess take a look at the scientist who shaped Christine Maggiore's views on HIV and AIDS, which then shaped the Foo Fighters views too!
Sources
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HIV & Denial Part 4
Season 3 · Episode 142
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 22:46
In episode 4 of our denial mini-series Sarah and Jess take a look at how a global rock band supported and promoted an AIDS denying organisation in the early 00's. This one is going blown you mind. This week, is about the........Foo Fighters!
Sources
Foo Fighters, HIV Deniers – Mother Jones
The Foo Fighters’ AIDS denialism should be on the record | by Schwartz Media | The Monthly | Medium
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HIV & Travel Part 1
Season 3 · Episode 133
vendredi 28 juin 2024 • Duration 38:00
The sun is out and people are jetting off on their summer holidays, so in the first of this two-parter, Sarah and Jess take a whistle stop tour around the globe to look at what restrictions there are, in different countries, for people planning to visit.
Sources
Travel restrictions for people with HIV | aidsmap
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John Rodney
Season 3 · Episode 43
jeudi 25 août 2022 • Duration 33:14
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 Rodney to justice.
Sources
Detectives Casebook: John Rodney | UK Police News - Police Oracle
*ASBO update: Crime and Policing Act 2014 received Royal Assent in March 2014. This streamlined the tools available to tackle anti-social behaviour, and replaced the ASBO with an injunction (a civil order) and a criminal behaviour order (CBO).
Anti-social behaviour order - Wikipedia
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Daryll Rowe
Season 3 · Episode 42
jeudi 18 août 2022 • Duration 29:07
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 take you through what happened in this case.
Sources
'Predatory' HIV hairdresser Daryll Rowe given life sentence for infecting men | UK News | Sky News
Forgive me, pleads HIV victim who deliberately infected men | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Brighton and Hove News » Brighton man infected with HIV by Darryl Rowe wins £22k compensation
Daryll Rowe infected others with HIV due to 'denial' about diagnosis (pinknews.co.uk)
Daryll Rowe's sentence could change the law's approach to HIV transmission (theconversation.com)
Daryll Rowe guilty of infecting men with HIV - BBC News
Man jailed for life after deliberately infecting men with HIV | Crime | The Guardian
Daryll Rowe jailed for deliberately trying to spread HIV in Scotland | Crime | The Guardian
Daryll Rowe loses appeal bid over HIV conviction - BBC News
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HIV Crime - Mark James
Season 3 · Episode 41
jeudi 11 août 2022 • Duration 26:48
Sources
Brighton man who intentionally infected partner with HIV jailed | The Argus
BBC NEWS | England | Southern Counties | Hunt for HIV man moves to France
Fugitive who infected partner with HIV is jailed - MyLondon
Gay man sentenced for reckless HIV transmission (pinknews.co.uk)
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HIV Crime - Early Cases of Reckless or Intentional Transmission
Season 3 · Episode 40
jeudi 4 août 2022 • Duration 26:20
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.
Sources
R v Dica - 2004 (lawteacher.net)
*Correction - in this episode we stated that R v Clarence was from the 2000s. This case is from 1888.
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HIV Crime - Reckless and Intentional Transmission
Season 3 · Episode 39
jeudi 28 juillet 2022 • Duration 31:03
Sources
May_2010_Prosecutions_for_HIV_Transmission.pdf (nat.org.uk)
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HIV History - Doonesbury
Season 3 · Episode 38
jeudi 21 juillet 2022 • Duration 21:35
Sources
Andy Lippincott - Wikipedia
Gently Dishes Up Some Harsh Comments on AIDS | AP News
40 years of Doonesbury – That's How The Light Gets In (wordpress.com)
Garry Trudeau - Wikipedia
Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 09, 2022 - GoComics
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HIV Heroes - Annie Lennox
Season 3 · Episode 37
mardi 12 juillet 2022 • Duration 29:20
Sources
Sing campaign - Wikipedia
Annie Lennox - Wikipedia
46664 - Wikipedia
Annie Lennox explains her 'HIV Positive' t-shirt | EW.com
About SING | Annie Lennox
Further Information
bongo maffn - YouTube
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