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
HIV & Disclosure Part 1
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 working…
HIV & Antivaxxers Part 2
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 originated from a…
HIV &...Antivaxxers Part 1
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 of my…
HIV &...Chocolate
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 links be…
HIV &...Porn Part 5
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 for H…
HIV &...Porn Part 4
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 for co…
HIV &...Porn Part 3
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 round-…
HIV &...Porn Part 2
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 childhood …
HIV &...Porn Part 1
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 of HIV tr…
HIV &...children in the UK
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 on ou…
HIV &...Chemsex
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.
This episode is spon…
Eliana, Ricky, Robert & Randy
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.
This episode is dedicated to E…
Elite Controllers
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 12 months, despite not being on m…
HIV &...the Trans Community Part 3
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.
Sources
HIV and trans and non-binary people in the UK | Sexually Tra…
HIV &...Risk
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.
This episode is sponsored …
HIV &...the Trans Community Part 2
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, in …
HIV &...the Trans Community Part 1
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 this an…
Grease & Fame
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 of o…
HIV &...Periods and the Menopause
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 information, t…
HIV &...sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction
To celebrate National Sex Day, Sarah and Jess chat all things sex, sex toys and sexual dysfunction, in relation to HIV.
Sources
How To Keep Yourself HIV Safe While Using Sex Toys | the Urban Dater