The HIV Podcast
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 191
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Dr Meg Doherty The World Health Organization
How is the Trump administration’s policy legacy still shaping the global fight against HIV? This week, Sarah and Jess continue their deep dive into the lasting impact of these decisions on HIV respon…
Broken Agreements, Global Consequences
This week, Sarah and Jess dive into the fallout from the fractured agreement between UNAIDS and the U.S. government. What happened, and what does this mean for the fight against HIV worldwide? We unp…
Regan Hofmann UNAIDS
The global HIV landscape has undergone seismic shifts since the Trump administration took office, changes that will shape HIV history and its future. To understand what’s happening and what lies ahea…
What Do We Actually Do?
HIV & Allan
HIV & President Trump Part 2
With so much rapid change in the last 7 days, this week Sarah and Jess take a look at the impact that President Trump's administration continues to have on people living with HIV in America, as well …
HIV & President Trump Part 1
This week Sarah and Jess get topical and explore what is happening with the proposed halt of HIV funding, announced in the USA earlier this week, as well as looking at just how much good PEPFAR has p…
HIV & Nicola May
This week Sarah and Jess chat with Nicola May about her brand new book 'How Do I Tell You?', described as 'An uplifting, heartwarming story'. Nicola is a bestselling author with eighteen books to her…
HIV & Dr Nneka Nwokolo
This is Nneka's second appearance on The HIV Podcast! We talk about HIV and condom use, why white women living with HIV are so marginalised and why we can say "always" and "never" when it comes to th…
Lenacapavir
Sarah and Jess are back! Kicking off 2025 in style with a whole episode about Lenacapvir, the long-acting HIV prevention medication that could be a huge game-changer for helping reach the target of n…
World AIDS Day U=U Special
Our quest to spread the U=U word continues with this special World AIDS Day episode, featuring the incredibly knowledgeable Dr Nneka Nwokolo, a passionate advocate of spreading the message of U=U, He…
Holly Johnson
We've hit our 150th episode and before we go on a little break, we're indulging Sarah and dedicating an episode to one of her favourite topics......Holly Johnson!
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HIV Positive Mural
This week Sarah and Jess had the pleasure of speaking with CP Robinson. CP is the Co-Chair of Portsmouth Pride and founder of the Intersectional Queer Activism Campaign "Queer.All.Year". We caught up…
Anthony Perkins
This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a horror icon and the man that played Norman Bates! Anthony Perkins was HIV positive and had this to say about living with the virus..."I have learned more abo…
The British Podcast Awards Special
...with Hans Berlin
This week we were lucky enough to speak to International Porn Star and HIV activist, Hans Berlin, live from his bed…well it was 8am! ! Hans speaks with Sarah and Jess about working in porn and being …
HIV & Denial Part 7
The denial mini-series has reached it's finale! In the seventh and final episode we take a look at Matthias Rath and that's all we'll say...
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HIV & Denial Part 6
What happens when the leader of a country, with a high prevalence of HIV, is an AIDS denier? Well we're about to find out. Part 6 of HIV & Denial is all about South Africa.
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HIV & Denial Part 5
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!
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HIV & Denial Part 4
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. Th…