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
Gena Tew
In March 2022 social media influencer Gena Tew shared with her followers that she had been given an AIDS diagnosis. Unable to walk and losing the sight in one of her eyes, her recovery from this diag…
Sharon Stone
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. Thi…
HIV Testing Ways
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 suit y…
Rudolf Nureyev
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 effect h…
Eazy-E Part 2
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 sent s…
Eazy-E Part 1
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 sent s…
Romania mini-series 5
In this five part mini-series we explore Ceausescu’s children - an HIV epidemic in Romania's orphanages and hospitals in the 1980s.
We come to the fifth and final part of this mini series where we tak…
Romania mini-series 4
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 first went ove…
Romania mini-series 3
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, who gave up…
Romania mini-series 2
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 Romania took to su…
Romania mini-series 1
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 were in hospita…
Amanda Blake
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? It's…
Eliane Becks - HIV Stigma Fighter
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 diagnosi…
Pedro Zamora
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 episo…
Condoms present and future
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
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 today…
Changing the HIV Narrative
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 begin?…
HIV & Blackmail - HIV & Extortion
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
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
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 life si…