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| HIV & Denial Part 5 | 06 Sep 2024 | 00:25:20 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV & Denial Part 4 | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:22:46 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV & Travel Part 1 | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:38:00 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| John Rodney | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:33:14 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Daryll Rowe | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:29:07 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Crime - Mark James | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:26:48 | |
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 chose to focus on. 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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Crime - Early Cases of Reckless or Intentional Transmission | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:26:20 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Crime - Reckless and Intentional Transmission | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:31:03 | |
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 police go about proving these cases. Sources May_2010_Prosecutions_for_HIV_Transmission.pdf (nat.org.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Doonesbury | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:21:35 | |
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 and how Doonesbury, cleverly, used humor to tackle HIV stigma. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Annie Lennox | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:29:20 | |
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 HIV hero is....Annie Lennox! 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - (RED) | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:28:45 | |
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. Sources Product Red - Wikipedia HOW (RED) WORKS — (RED) Bobby Shriver - Wikipedia (RED) - Private Sector (including Foundations) - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - The Lazarus Effect | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:27:51 | |
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 is an absolute must see! Sources The Lazarus Effect (2010 film) - Wikipedia AIDS: The Lazarus Effect (voanews.com) The Life Changing Impact of 40 Cents a Day | HuffPost Impact The Moth | The Art and Craft of Storytelling BBC World Service - Newsday, The mother raising a daughter after losing three children to HIV Connie and Lubona — (RED)ITORIAL — (RED) Roche | AIDS activist and mom educates the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Hollyoaks | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:27:22 | |
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! Sources Ste Hay - Wikipedia Hollyoaks pictures: Ste's HIV plot begins (digitalspy.com) Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson: ‘Ste Hay’s HIV storyline has been saving lives’ | Soaps | Metro News Kieron Richardson: My HIV Hollyoaks storyline is saving lives - Daily Star Hollyoaks’ Ste Hay ‘diagnosed as HIV positive’ | Closer (closeronline.co.uk) 'Hollyoaks' character contracts HIV (digitalspy.com) HIV storyline in UK TV soap Hollyoaks changing perceptions - (pharmaphorum.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Gay Games | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:25:02 | |
Continuing on our sport theme, we take a look at the Gay Games, the biggest LGBT+ sports and culture event in the world, and more importantly we look at it's founder, Tom Waddell. Sarah and Jess also try and flex their language skills with some very poor French, in honor of the Paris Olympics! Sources Acrobats on the Empire State Building in 1935 (youtube.com) Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!
Rant or a Rave Is there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us! Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topic If there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know! You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.uk Whatsapp: 07727666791 Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Kids | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:32:34 | |
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 of one day in New York. We discuss this controversial film and the impact it had. Trigger warning: please note this episode discuss topics such as drug use and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. Sources 'Kids': The Oral History of the 90s' Most Controversial Film - Rolling Stone Kids (film) - Wikipedia Larry Clark on the Legacy, and the Infamy, of His 1995 Film Kids (wmagazine.com) The secret history of Kids | Dazed (dazeddigital.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Museums and Memorials | 26 May 2022 | 00:22:24 | |
As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials! Sources HOME | Queer Britain Home - World AIDS Museum London's first Aids memorial planned for Tottenham Court Road - BBC News UK AIDS Memorial Quilt (aidsquiltuk.org) A heart-breaking monument of love - BBC Website The AIDS Memorial – AIDS Memory UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Rock Hudson | 20 May 2022 | 00:37:13 | |
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 happened and how and why he revealed he had HIV? Get listening to find out! Sources Rock Hudson - Wikipedia Rock Hudson announces he has AIDS - HISTORY 'Gay plague': The vile, horrific and inhumane way the media reported the AIDS crisis (pinknews.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - HIV Conspiracies | 11 May 2022 | 00:32:50 | |
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 explore, and debunk, a few of these!
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| HIV History - HIV Origins | 05 May 2022 | 00:26:29 | |
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! Sources History of HIV/AIDS - Wikipedia Scientists Refute Theory About the Origin of HIV (webmd.com) History of AIDS - HISTORY Aids: Origin of pandemic 'was 1920s Kinshasa' - BBC News Why Kinshasa in the 1920s Was the Perfect Place for HIV to Go Global | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - HIV in Music - Vol. 1 | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:31:20 | |
Join us on a musical journey looking at songs that reference or relate to HIV in some way. From Elton John to TLC, Cyndi Lauper to Wu-Tang Clan, we cover an eclectic mix, but there are so many, that this is Volume 1! *Please note this episode does contain some swearing Sources List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 1980s - Wikipedia 12 Songs About HIV/AIDS That Were Part of a Movement (advocate.com) House of Love: Songs That Soundtracked the AIDS Epidemic of the 80’s & 90’s (granvarones.com) 10 Song You Didn't Know Were About HIV | Ending HIV 15 Songs Inspired by the HIV/AIDS Crisis (slantmagazine.com) Martin Burgoyne - Wikipedia Salt-N-Pepa – Let's Talk About AIDS Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Red Hot Organization - Wikipedia Red Hot America Is Dying Slowly - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Ryan White | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:32:06 | |
This weeks hero was diagnosed with HIV at 13 years old and became a household name in America due to his battle to go to school. We urge you to listen to Ryan White's story - an unbelievable young man that has left an inspiring legacy. Sources Ryan White - Wikipedia Who Was Ryan White? | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov) Remembering Ryan White, the teen who fought against the stigma of AIDS | PBS NewsHour Further Information Ryan White | RyanWhite (hrsa.gov) Ryan White CARE Act - Wikipedia *Correction: we stated in the podcast that Ryan White passed away at the age of 19 but the correct age he passed away was 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Buyers Clubs | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:26:11 | |
You may have seen the Hollywood blockbuster 'The Dallas Buyers Club' and in this episode we explore the wider history of buyers clubs, in the world of HIV. Sources Dallas Buyers Club: True story? Fact and fiction in the Matthew McConaughey movie about Ron Woodroof. (slate.com) Buyers club - Wikipedia “Managing Your Own Survival”: Buyers Clubs in the AIDS Epidemic – Health & Medicine in American History (grinnell.edu) Inside the UK's drug buyers' clubs - BBC News AIDS Drug AZT: How It Got Approved 30 Years Ago | Time Further Information CF Buyers Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Elizabeth Taylor | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:32:20 | |
The person we are celebrating this week is a global mega star - the magnificent Dame Elizabeth Taylor! She used her power and platform to work tirelessly in the fight against AIDS. Have a listen to hear why she is an absolute HIV hero. Sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Keith Haring | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:38:56 | |
This week we feature the legendary artist and activist, Keith Haring. Diagnosed with HIV in 1987 Keith is one of one of history’s best known street-artists-turned-AIDS-activists, using his art to help raise awareness of HIV and his own diagnosis to help combat stigma. Sources Keith Haring - Wikipedia Keith Haring Club 57 (nightclub) - Wikipedia Facing death from AIDS, Keith Haring kept creating | American Masters | PBS Keith Haring: Just Say Know - Rolling Stone Keith Haring: street artist and AIDS activist who changed the world with a piece of chalk – HERO (hero-magazine.com) Keith Haring: 10 Facts You Didn't Know | Hamilton-Selway (hamiltonselway.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ...with Alex Sparrowhawk | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:39:55 | |
This week Sarah and Jess are joined by a name that many of you working within the HIV sector in the UK will likely know. A change maker for 8 years at the Terrence Higgins Trust, he has now taken a new role at George House Trust as HIV Advice, Support and Information Services Manager. This week, we're joined by the awesome Alex Sparrowhawk! Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!
Rant or a Rave Is there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us! Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topic If there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know! You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.uk Whatsapp: 07727666791 Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Val Pollard | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:34:54 | |
This week we travel all the way to the Yorkshire Dales where we explore the soap opera storyline of Val Pollard being diagnosed with HIV after a holiday romance. This Emmerdale storyline helped raise awareness of HIV in older women and encouraged an uptake in testing. Sources Val Pollard - Wikipedia Emmerdale's Val Pollard: HIV can happen to anyone, even funny people like Val says star Charlie Hardwick - Mirror Online Val Pollard | Emmerdale Wiki | Fandom Emmerdale's Charlie Hardwick on Val Pollard's HIV battle... | Closer (closeronline.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Contaminated Blood Scandal Part 2 | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:29:35 | |
In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 2 Sarah explains what happened next and if there are any answers to how and why this happened and if anyone has been held accountable. Sources The contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia Society What is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC News Contaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk) Homepage | Infected Blood Inquiry England Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSA Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia ‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk) Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Contaminated Blood Scandal Part 1 | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:27:02 | |
In the 1970's and 1980's 4,689 people with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders were infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through the use of contaminated clotting factors that were supplied by the NHS. In part 1 Sarah educates us on how this shocking event in HIV history unfolded. Sources The contaminated blood scandal | The Haemophilia Society What is the contaminated blood inquiry? - BBC News Contaminated Blood Scandal — Factor 8 - Independent Haemophilia Group (factor8scandal.uk) Homepage | Infected Blood Inquiry England Infected Blood Support Scheme | NHSBSA Contaminated blood scandal in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia ‘We were all meant to be together’ | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk) Infected Blood Inquiry: Former Health Secretary Lord Norman Fowler refuses to apologise for 'Don't Die Of Ignorance' AIDS campaign | UK News | Sky News Guilt and anger surface as infected blood inquiry hears evidence | Contaminated blood scandal | The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 2 | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:23:17 | |
The rollercoaster continues! In part 2 of this double-whammy of HIV history, we explore the interview the Charlie Sheen gave on the Today Show, where he spoke with Matt Lauer about living with HIV.
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| HIV History - Charlie Sheen Part 1 | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:25:18 | |
Strap in and come on a wild ride with us through the history of what happened in the run-up to Charlie Sheen's historic television interview where he revealed his HIV status. There's so much to Charlie's story we've had to do it in two parts!
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| HIV History - Philadelphia | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:28:50 | |
In 1993 Philadelphia hit the big screen. The film was a huge success and helped educated people about HIV. In this episode we learn the backstory to this Hollywood blockbuster how and why this film was made and if it was based on a true story. Sources Philadelphia (film) - Wikipedia Ron Nyswaner - Wikipedia Jonathan Demme - Wikipedia Edward Saxon - Wikipedia Geoffrey Bowers - Wikipedia Joel Hyatt - Wikipedia Looking Back at 'Philadelphia,' 25 Years Later | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| National HIV Testing Week! | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:24:34 | |
There are some fantastic people who are involved in promoting National HIV Testing Week. This week Sarah has picked a few of them to tell us what motivated them to get involved in this great campaign!
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| HIV Heroes - Terry Higgins & John Eaddie | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:30:02 | |
This week we pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the very early days of HIV in the UK, including a group of remarkable men whose passion and determination led them to form Europe's first HIV charity – the Terrence Higgins Trust. Further Information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - The Berlin Patient | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:22:59 | |
The second part of our special World AIDS Day trilogy is all about cures! Our HIV Hero is Timothy Ray Brown (The Berlin Patient), the first person to be cured of HIV. We also learn about Adam Castillejo (The London Patient), the second person to be cured of HIV. Further Information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Francoise-Barre-Sinoussi | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:18:53 | |
The first in our special World AIDS Day trilogy! We kick things off with the fascinating story of how the HIV virus was discovered and we induct Francoise-Barre-Sinoussi into the HIV Heroes hall of fame! Sources There are more viruses than stars in the universe. Why do only some infect us? (nationalgeographic.com) Human retroviruses | Division of Medical Virology (uct.ac.za) Reverse Transcriptase: Definition, Function & Structure - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ...with Dr Kate Lister | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:47:43 | |
This week Sarah and Jess are joined by the phenomenal Dr Kate Lister, author of a Curious History of Sex, columnist, and host of Betwixt the Sheets! We talk HIV history, syphilis making your nose fall off and stolen testicles! This one is a wild ride! Dr Kate Lister – Historian | Writer | Podcaster Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!
Rant or a Rave Is there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us! Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topic If there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know! You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.uk Whatsapp: 07727666791 Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - The Red Ribbon | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:18:01 | |
The third episode in our World AIDS Day special edition! Did you know that the HIV red ribbon was the very first awareness ribbon of its kind?! Have a listen to this episode to find out all about how and why the red ribbon came to be a symbol for HIV support and also why wearing the ribbon is so important. Sources Red ribbon - Wikipedia The Red Ribbon Project | Visual AIDS World AIDS Day - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Mark Fowler | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:26:45 | |
This week we hear about a true Walford icon and Queen Vic regular - Mark Fowler. Mark was the first mainstream soap character to be diagnosed as HIV positive, but how and why did this storyline come about? Sources Beyond the tombstone: how British TV responded to the AIDS crisis | BFI atvtoday.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Stephen Hart | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:22:15 | |
Sarah shares with us the story of an incredible individual who has overcome so many challenges, taken these experiences and turned them into a Broadway show! He continues to share his journey living with HIV via his YouTube channel to help others. This weeks HIV Hero is the fantastic Stephen Hart! Sources 'Hart Talks': London Actor Opens Up About Tragedy, HIV, and YouTube (thebody.com) Further Information Stephen Hart - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Magic Johnson | 07 Nov 2021 | 00:25:01 | |
On the 7th of November 1991 Earvin 'Magic' Johnson shocked the world by retiring from basketball and announcing that he is HIV positive. Since his diagnosis he has worked hard to highlight that HIV can affect anyone. He is an absolute HIV Hero and you need to have a listen to learn just what a legend he is!
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| HIV Heroes - National AIDS Trust & Deborah Gold | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:26:29 | |
Today we learn about, and celebrate, the fantastic work that NAT does and their CEO, Deborah Gold. NAT tirelessly fight for the rights of people living with HIV and is the driving force for equality. They are absolute HIV Heroes and you should come on this journey with us to learn all about the work that they do. Sources Deborah Gold | LinkedIn National AIDS Trust - Wikipedia National AIDS Trust | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - JVN | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:23:35 | |
This week we feature someone that is part of the fab five, a hair stylist extraordinaire, podcaster and all round ray of sunshine. So have a listen and find out why Jonathan Van Ness is our HIV Hero! Sources Jonathan Van Ness on being HIV positive: 'It gave me a reason to really fight' | Queer Eye | The Guardian Jonathan Van Ness - Wikipedia Further information Jonathan Van Ness | Getting Curious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Princess Diana | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:28:52 | |
Today we feature a true icon and dig a little deeper into her involvement in the field of HIV and we learn why she's Sarah's HIV Hero. How Diana, Princess of Wales was instrumental in trying to stop the stigma against HIV/AIDs | Tatler The Crown: True Story of Princess Diana's Visits to AIDS Wards (elle.com) The day I met Princess Diana when she visited a London HIV center (gaystarnews.com) Gallup Vault: Fear and Anxiety During the 1980s AIDS Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - UK Positive Lad | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:24:23 | |
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 create change in the world of HIV. Sources Tom Hayes, Author at beyondpositive Tom Hayes – PositiveLad (ukpositivelad.com) Home - Saving Lives (savinglivesuk.com) HIV-positive campaigner Tom Hayes on the horrific moment he was wrongly accused of 'deliberately infecting' others - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk) Facebook @ukpositivelad Twitter @PositiveLad Instagram @positivelad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Lord Fowler | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:24:44 | |
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 trying to get launch this public health campaign. Sources House of Lords Speaker steps down to campaign on HIV/Aids and LGBT rights | The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Be More Jide | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:21:00 | |
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 of him as the, phenomenal, Reverend Jide Macaulay. #bemorejide Sources HIV positive gay priest Jide Macaulay: ‘I thought I’m going to die’ (pinknews.co.uk) Ministry and Me, with Rev. Jide Macaulay by Black Boy Joy Podcast • A podcast on Anchor Nigerian Gay Pastor Jide Macaulay Shares His Story ▷ Legit.ng Jide Macaulay - NBJC Ubuntu (beenhere.org) Twitter @RevJide Instagram @jidemacaulay Facebook @JideRebirthMacaulay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Arthur Ashe | 17 May 2024 | 00:27:22 | |
Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win the men's singles titles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first African American man to be ranked No. 1 in the world. He was also HIV positive. Join Sarah and Jess to learn about this legendary sportsman who became a fierce HIV activist, even delivering a speech at the United Nations. Sources How tennis legend Arthur Ashe became one of the most vocal HIV/AIDS activists | CNN Tennis great Arthur Ashe dies of AIDS | February 6, 1993 | HISTORY How Arthur Ashe Transformed Tennis—and Athlete Activism | HISTORY Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro! It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised!
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| HIV Heroes - Positively UK | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:19:18 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Be More Jill | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:20:47 | |
In this episode of 'HIV Heroes' Sarah and Jess talk all things Jill Nalder. This incredible woman has had a huge impact on the lives of so many people living with HIV. Her experiences also helped inspire the smash hit series 'It's a Sin'. #bemorejill Sources Jill Nalder - Wikipedia In Conversation with Jill Nalder | Cherwell It's A Sin: The woman who inspired Russell T Davies' Aids drama - BBC News Further Information Who We Are - MAD (madtrust.org.uk) Home - The Sussex Beacon The WestEnders - Welcome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HIV Heroes - Reclaim Dugas! | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:30:46 | |
In this 'HIV Heroes' episode of our podcast, Sarah and Jess talk about the fascinating story of how Gaëtan Dugas, a Canadian flight attendant, became known as the infamous 'Patient Zero', those who debunked this myth and how they did it. Further information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||