HIV, Hope & Charity: Recent Episodes
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HIV, Hope & Charity is a podcast series brought to you by TVPS, a sexual health charity supporting people affected by HIV. This podcast aims to get as many people as possible HIV educated by exploring the real story behind HIV historical events and celebrating HIV Heroes. Have a listen and get yourself a little more HIV educated!
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
Arthur Ashe - Wikipedia
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This week we speak with Youtuber, playwriter, advocate, activist, ambassador and the person with the most dulcet tones in the sector - Stephen Hart! We chat about everything from the highly anticipated return of his show Shadowed Dreamer to his Britain's Got Talent Performance!
Useful Info
Shadowed Dreamer Trailer - Shadowed Dreamer 2024 Trailer - Hart Talks (youtube.com)
Hart Talks - trailer (youtube.com)
Joyful Noise on Britain's Got Talent - Words That Work | Communicate Clearly With Grammarly (youtube.com)
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This week's guest was diagnosed with HIV in 1991,when she was at University. Emma Cole has now been living with HIV for 33 years. Since her diagnosis Emma has achieved some incredible things, including giving over 2,000 talks about HIV and running the London Marathon! Sarah and Jess speak with Emma about being a long term survivor.
Useful info
Positive Voice - providing HIV Education since 1991 (positivevoice-emmacole.co.uk)
The POPPY (Pharmacokinetic and clinical Observations in PeoPle over fiftY) Study | Institute for Global Health - UCL – University College London
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This week is all about sex, sex, sex! We are delighted to have the brilliant Topher Taylor back on the podcast, who is Ann Summers Pleasure Positivity Project Editor for April! We ask him some questions around sex and pleasure that were put to him by the service users of TVPS.
Please note, this episode contains explicit language and conversations of a sexual nature
Useful info
Hot Octopuss PULSE SOLO ESSENTIAL Vibrating Male Masturbator - Lovehoney UK
Pleasure Positivity Project (@pleasurepositivityproject) • Instagram photos and videos
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This week we take a look at the life of Tommy 'The Duke' Morrison who gave up his boxing career when he tested HIV positive and then made a comeback when he subsequently tested negative for HIV. So join Sarah The Windmill' Macadam and Jessica 'The Kraken' Harding for this unexpected and fascinating episode!
Sources
Tommy Morrison - Wikipedia
Boxing: HIV Infection: 1 Mar 2024: Hansard Written Answers - TheyWorkForYou
USA TODAY
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This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a former competitive ice skater, who made history as the first openly gay figure skater, Rudy Galindo. Rudy is an award winning HIV activist and had been described as a "national treasure"! So join Sarah and Jess to chat all things ice skating as well as some more ARIAS talk thrown in, of course!
Sources
Rudy Galindo - Wikipedia
RUDY GALINDO (granvarones.com)
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This week Sarah had the pleasure of chatting to HIV activist, trailblazer and all round bloomin' good egg, Oliver Brown. Oli led the campaign for the military to treat those living with HIV no differently to their colleagues, which is such an important moment in HIV history.
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Hailed as "probably the best diver in history" this week Sarah and Jess take a look at Greg Louganis's career and what happened when he decided to openly disclose that he is HIV positive. They also celebrate the podcast being shortlisted for an ARIAS in the category on Impact Award!
Sources
Greg Louganis - Wikipedia
How Greg Louganis' Olympic Diving Accident Forced a Conversation About AIDS | HISTORY
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This week Sarah was lucky enough to sit down to talk all things HIV medication with Abhishek Katiyar - a specialist pharmacist in HIV and Sexual health. Abhi has worked in the NHS for 16 years, 12 of which have been in HIV medicine.
Abhi also has his own podcast series in which he is digitizing everything he's learnt over the years. Sex Ed Bites can be found on most major podcast platforms and also on youtube! Abhishek Katiyar - YouTube
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Ever heard of V.A.I.D.S?! We hope not. This episode we take a deep dive into the world of conspiracy and de-bunk the online misinformation surrounding V.A.I.D.S. With special guest host Chantelle Kingsbury.
Sources
What Is VAIDS (Vaccine Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)? (healthline.com)
‘VAIDS’ is not a real vaccine-induced syndrome, experts say; no evidence COVID-19 vaccines cause immunodeficiency | Reuters
New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight due to social media (phys.org)
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Sarah and Jess often speak about the charity, TVPS, that they both work for, so this week they have invited TVPS support worker, Chantelle, to give a perspective of HIV from the 'frontline' and how day-to-day HIV support looks in a cost of living climate.
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This week Sarah and Jess were lucky enough to sit down and talk all things pleasure with an award winning sexual educator. His approach to sex ed and the understanding and empathy with which he approaches this subject make him a real trailblazer in this field. This week, is all about Topher Taylor.
*Please note this episode contains adult themes.
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What happens if you are a football player and you test HIV positive? This week Sarah and Jess take a look at a couple of professional level, international footballers who tested HIV positive and what unfolded post diagnosis.
Sources
Al ittihad, an Egypt soccer club, has cancelled the contract of Cameroonian footballer Samuel Nlend after he was found to be HIV positive (qz.com)
Egyptian Long-Term Work Visa & Permit: IBN Immigration Solutions
Job Komol - Wikipedia
HIV Infection And Contracts With Football Players - Sport - Switzerland (mondaq.com)
The Justin Fashanu Story: It Bears Repeating by Matty Hayward – TORQUAYTALK
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You may know him from being the author of The Lost Boys of Soho, or from spearheading the recent petition calling for the Government to run another national HIV campaign. That right, this week Sarah and Jess sat down and had a great chat with the funny, insightful and always honest, William Hampson!
TW: Please note this episode has adult themes, mentions of rape and suicide and frequent swearing. Please take care listening if any of this many be a trigger or could offend you.
THE LOST BOYS of SOHO eBook : Hampson, William: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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As Vic and Bob would say, "We really wanna see those fingers!" So why do we want to see your fingers? Well it's National HIV Testing Week of course and we want you all getting those fingers out and getting tested for HIV! So this week Sarah and Jess have a chat about this years campaign! #ITest
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In February 2023 Beyonce broke the record for the most Grammy wins in history! During her speech, she paid tribute to her Uncle Johnny who passed away from HIV related complications. So this week, Sarah and Jess discuss Beyonce and Uncle Johnny.
Sources
Who is Beyoncé's late gay uncle Jonny? | Daily Mail Online
Beyoncé honours late uncle with release of Renaissance film on Aids Day | The Independent
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This week is part 2 of taking a look at how achievable the WHO goal, of reaching zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, really is. This week we focus on the challenges some countries may face trying to hit this target and we hear a really interesting rant from a listener around HIV language.
Sources
Fears of hidden HIV epidemic in eastern Ukraine as war takes its toll (telegraph.co.uk)
New HIV infections quadruple in parts of Asia and the Pacific (telegraph.co.uk)
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We have discussed the likelihood of the UK meeting the Government target of reaching zero new HIV transmission by 2030, but what about the rest of the world? This week Sarah and Jess take a look at the plan set out by WHO.
Sources
Why the HIV epidemic is not over (who.int)
Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030
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The HIV Podcast is back for 2024 with a stonker of an episode! When it opened it was the worlds largest centre for people living with HIV. Their pioneering, patient centred, approach to HIV care helped thousands - at one point around 2,000 people a week! If you haven't guessed yet, this week Sarah and Jess are talking about London Lighthouse.
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Sources
London Lighthouse - Wikipedia
Fight for survival | | The Guardian
Lighthouse West London | Cindex (camden.gov.uk)
MayDay Radio | London Lighthouse (maydayrooms.org)
Terrence Higgins Trust (rbkc.gov.uk)
London Lighthouse (Hansard, 19 June 1998) (parliament.uk)
Christopher Spence CBE | Guardian Public Service Awards | The Guardian
INTERVIEW / The lives and deaths of Christopher Spence: He has been many things to many people. Then something happened to a close friend that focused him on one clear goal | The Independent | The Independent
Obituary: The Revd Andrew Henderson (churchtimes.co.uk)
John Shine obituary | Aids and HIV | The Guardian
Heritage blog: AIDS and the Hospice | St Helena Hospice
MY BACKGROUND (johnshine.co.uk)
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Join Sarah and Jess for an end of year special episode of The HIV Podcast! They have their usual bonkers chat while taking a look back over a very eventful year! A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us - we just couldn't do this without you!
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POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)
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You may remember a while back we dedicated an episode to finding links between HIV and chocolate. Well this week, Sarah has undertaken the task of trying to link one of Jess's loves, crisps, to HIV.....and this, is how the Gary Lineker episode was born!
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Sources
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-7499239/Gary-Lineker-frightened-thought-AIDS-1988-Euros.html
https://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Lineker-frightened-himself-with-thought-that-he-had-AIDS-during-1988-Euros/1818154
https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/15/gary-lineker-leads-support-gareth-thomas-celebrity-big-brother-star-reveals-hiv-diagnosis-10745500/
https://metro.co.uk/2015/04/03/gary-lineker-calls-nigel-farage-a-dk-after-his-comments-on-hiv-5133953/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-nigel-farage-andrew-marr-brexit-ukip-vote-leave-immigration-migrants-hiv-ban-from-uk-a7077716.html
Gary Lineker - Wikipedia
CRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure - Northwestern Now
Gary Lineker hits out at 18 months of 'hell' second refugee he took in endured in Home Office system | Daily Mail Online
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Join Sarah and Jess as they take a look at the amazing amount that Madonna has done, and continues to do, for the positive community. This goes way beyond just fundraising and includes some truly remarkable HIV awareness raising tactics.
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Sources
https://www.thepinknews.com/2022/02/09/madonna-hiv-aids-activism-interview-jonathan-ross/
https://www.poz.com/blog/madonna-heartfelt-tribute-celebration-hiv-aids-community
Martin Burgoyne - Wikipedia
https://www.hivplusmag.com/people/2018/8/16/remembering-madonnas-facts-about-aids#toggle-gdpr
Madonna gracefully replies to rumours she had HIV in throwback video (thepinknews.com)
Philanthropy and activism of Madonna - Wikipedia
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Bug chasing - urban myth or dark reality? This week Sarah and Jess turn the spotlight on 'bug chasing', one of the terms given to people actively trying to contract HIV. They also discuss how Sarah would make an amazing cleaner at a sex party and celebrate reaching listeners in 175 countries!
Vote for us in the Podbible listeners choice awards!
POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)
Sources
Bug chasing and gift giving: the potential for HIV transmission among barebackers on the internet - PubMed (nih.gov)
Bugchasing - Wikipedia
The Gift (2003 film) - Wikipedia
BBC NEWS | Health | HIV 'bug chasers': Fantasy or fact?
Exploring HIV ‘Bugchasing’ And ‘Gift-Giving’ Amongst Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Social Cure/Social Curse Approach | Nottingham Trent University
The Gift | Documentary Heaven
Do some people really want to get HIV? I spoke to 'bug chasers' around the world to find out (yahoo.com)
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It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost...
Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note!
This episode is sponsored by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
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In part 2 of this pair of episodes looking at the aim to reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, Sarah and Jess take a more in-depth look at the main objectives of 'prevent, test, treat and retain'...and as always, they've got thoughts!
Sources
Towards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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There's a lot of talk about 2030 in the HIV sector, but what does it mean? Well today Sarah and Jess look at exactly what we mean when we are referencing HIV and 2030 and if the aims set out by the Government are achievable! There's lots to discuss, so this one is a two-parter!
Sources
Towards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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On October 16th a new HIV advert was aired in Scotland. It's the first TV advert around HIV since the tombstone advert, almost 40 years ago, that terrified a generation! The new advert has caused quite a stir, with both positive and negative reactions, so this week Sarah and Jess take a look at the new campaign and discuss the reception it has received.
Sources
First TV ad on HIV since ‘tombstones’ 40 years ago set to tackle attitudes stuck in the 1980s | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
New HIV advert - Stigma is more harmful than HIV (hivstigma.scot)
Tombstone advert - Public Information Film - Aids 1986 - YouTube
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In the second of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, Sarah and Jess focus on other areas of disclosure including travelling abroad, tattoos and piercings, sports and personal relationships.
They also discuss the very exciting upcoming Independent Podcast Awards ceremony in which the podcast is a finalist in two categories!
This episode is sponsored by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
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Sources
Pros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmap
Dental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)
Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmap
Life insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap
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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 out who you have to tell about your HIV status versus who you want to tell. In the first of 3 episodes focusing on HIV disclosure, we try to make navigating this slightly easier by focusing on who needs to know and who doesn't.
This episode is sponsored by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
Additional information on uk.oraquick.com
Sources
Pros and cons of disclosing your HIV status | aidsmap
Dental care | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
hiv_and_finance2017.pdf (nat.org.uk)
Critical illness cover for people with HIV | aidsmap
Life insurance for people living with HIV | aidsmap
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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 and look at if there was any fact amongst the fake news.
Sources
COVID-19 vaccination and HIV-1 acquisition – Authors’ reply - The Lancet
COVID-19 vaccination and HIV-1 acquisition - The Lancet
Fact Check-Highly virulent variant of HIV circulating in the Netherlands predates COVID-19 pandemic | Reuters
Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response - BBC News
Fact check: An Australian vaccine trial did not give trial participants HIV | Reuters
South Africa rejects Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to HIV concerns (pharmaceutical-technology.com)
Overview of STEP and Phambili trial results: two phase IIb test of concept studies investigating the efficacy of MRK ad5 gag/pol/nef sub-type B HIV vaccine - PMC (nih.gov)
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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 myths to bust!
Sources
COVID-19 vaccination and HIV-1 acquisition – Authors’ reply - The Lancet
COVID-19 vaccination and HIV-1 acquisition - The Lancet
Fact Check-Highly virulent variant of HIV circulating in the Netherlands predates COVID-19 pandemic | Reuters
Covid: Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response - BBC News
Fact check: An Australian vaccine trial did not give trial participants HIV | Reuters
South Africa rejects Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to HIV concerns (pharmaceutical-technology.com)
Overview of STEP and Phambili trial results: two phase IIb test of concept studies investigating the efficacy of MRK ad5 gag/pol/nef sub-type B HIV vaccine - PMC (nih.gov)
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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 between HIV and chocolate!
Sources
Effect of chocolate and mate tea on the lipid profile of individuals with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy: A clinical trial - PubMed (nih.gov)
Green tea and chocolate compounds offer hope for patients with HIV-associated cognitive impairment -- ScienceDaily
UNAIDS dispels the myth of contaminated chocolate products | UNAIDS Asia-Pacific (unaids-ap.org)
HIV and High Cholesterol | NIH
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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 HIV in 1986 and subsequently died in 1988.
*Please note this episode includes discussions of an adult nature and explicit language, listener discretion is advised
We are putting together a very special episode for World AIDS Day about HIV disclosure. We want this episode to give members of our podcast community the opportunity to share, in their own words, advice about all things HIV disclosure.
What to say or what not to say when someone discloses their status Any examples from your own life of good or bad reactions to you disclosing *Or maybe advice on how you disclosed
These are just examples, so whatever you would like to share around HIV disclosure, we want to hear it!
Voice notes can be a maximum of 2 minutes & the deadline is 31st Oct
Send them via email or whatsapp.
J.harding@tvps.org.uk
07727666791
Please do not send voice notes via Instagram, as they expire after 24 hours.
If you would like us to include your name and/social media handles, let us know when you send the voice note.
*Please note we may need to edit the voice notes to fit the running time of the episode
Sources
John Holmes (actor) - Wikipedia
In at the deep end | Culture | The Guardian
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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 compulsory condom use in the industry.
*Please note this episode includes discussions of an adult nature and explicit language, listener discretion is advised
We are putting together a very special episode for World AIDS Day about HIV disclosure. We want this episode to give members of our podcast community the opportunity to share, in their own words, advice about all things HIV disclosure.
What to say or what not to say when someone discloses their status Any examples from your own life of good or bad reactions to you disclosing *Or maybe advice on how you disclosed
These are just examples, so whatever you would like to share around HIV disclosure, we want to hear it!
Voice notes can be a maximum of 2 minutes & the deadline is 31st Oct
Send them via email or whatsapp.
J.harding@tvps.org.uk
07727666791
Please do not send voice notes via Instagram, as they expire after 24 hours.
If you would like us to include your name and/social media handles, let us know when you send the voice note.
*Please note we may need to edit the voice notes to fit the running time of the episode
Sources
Cameron Bay: First porn star to go public over contracting HIV 'naive' to trust industry STD checks | Daily Mail Online
Porn Star Cameron Bay Opens Up About HIV Scare - Good Morning America
Cameron Bay and Rod Daily: HIV porn star pair call for condoms to be compulsory | Metro News
Tearful porn actress speaks out about HIV risk in adult film industry - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
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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-up after their adventures at Reading Pride!
*Please note this episode includes discussions of an adult nature and explicit language, listener discretion is advised
Sources
Pornography and AIDS: A History - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Marc Wallice - Wikipedia
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 guinea pig history!
*Please note this episode includes discussions of an adult nature, listener discretion is advised
Sources
Pornography and AIDS: A History - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Marc Wallice - Wikipedia
Other info
‘Documenting HIV/AIDS epidemic in UK’
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DT22VDC
Instagram - @westsussexro
Christopher.Olver@westsussex.gov.uk
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 transmission among male adult film performers in 2014…and Sarah discovers what a fluffer is!
Sources
Occupational HIV Transmission Among Male Adult Film Performers — Multiple States, 2014 | MMWR (cdc.gov)
CDC: Porn actor spread HIV after testing negative for it (usatoday.com)
Other Info
New tab (hivmatterspodcast.co.uk)
How to eat: toast | Food | The Guardian
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 our home turf - although sad to say these stories are no less shocking.
Sources
HIV children turned away from schools | Schools | The Guardian
Anxious parents ask for HIV boy to be banned from school | The Independent | The Independent
Infected blood scandal: ex-pupils and relatives sue Hampshire school | Contaminated blood scandal | The Guardian
HIV: How 175 British children were infected with disease - BBC News
Around 380 children infected with HIV through blood products in UK, inquiry finds | UK News | Sky News
Almost 400 children were infected with HIV through contaminated blood products (telegraph.co.uk)
Parents ‘told children were HIV positive without knowing they had been tested’ | The Northern Echo
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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 sponsored by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
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Sources
Chemsex is top of the list of risk factors for HIV infection in gay and bisexual men in England | aidsmap
What is chemsex and why does it matter? | The BMJ
1 new message (help4addiction.co.uk)
Antidote: Drugs & Alcohol Support - London Friend
Useful information
Chemsex Support - London Friend
Free professional chemsex support in/outside London (controllingchemsex.com)
Chemsex support for professionals | Change Grow Live
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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 Eliana, Ricky, Robert and Randy
Sources
Eliana Martinez, by and Through Her Next Friend, Rosa E.martinez, Her Mother, Plaintiff-appellant, v. School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, a Corporatebody Public, Defendant-appellee, 861 F.2d 1502 (11th Cir. 1988) :: Justia
Martinez v. School Bd. of Hillsborough County, Fla., 675 F. Supp. 1574 (M.D. Fla. 1987) :: Justia
Rosa Martínez and Eliana Martínez - Wikipedia
Eliana Martinez, 8; AIDS Victim in School Dispute - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Eliana Martinez, 8; Won AIDS Court Test - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
- Wikipedia
The Ray brothers: Kelly Ring talks with Florida family years after children's deaths from AIDS (fox13news.com)
HIV-positive Ray brothers' home burned down | HISTORY
'We'll see them again': Last living Ray brother diagnosed with AIDS in 80s passes away (fox13news.com)
The Ray Brothers, a Sad Story of Ignorance and Intolerance – THE UNFINISHED PYRAMID
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This week Sarah and Jess explore the rare phenomenon of elite controllers - a person living withHIV who is able to maintain an undetectable viral load for at least 12 months, despite not being on medication.
Sources
The Stages of HIV Infection | NIH
What is an elite controller? | aidsmap
The 'elite controllers' who can naturally suppress HIV | Aids and HIV | The Guardian
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 Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)
First data on trans people accessing HIV care in England | aidsmap
Latest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base
Other information
Zero HIV Stigma Day |
Launch a campaign on HIV to tell the public that Undetectable = Untransmittable - Petitions (parliament.uk)
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 by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
Additional information on uk.oraquick.com
Sources
HIV transmission and testing FAQ | Q and A | HIV i-Base
HIV cannot be transmitted by spitting, and risk from biting is negligible, says detailed case review | aidsmapc
Two rare cases of family HIV transmission between adults reported | aidsmap
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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 terms of HIV.
Sources
Trans* people and HIV | National AIDS Trust
Latest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base
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 and what it means for the trans community.
Sources
HIV and trans and non-binary people in the UK | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)
First data on trans people accessing HIV care in England | aidsmap
Latest statistics on HIV in the UK: data for 2021 | HTB | HIV i-Base
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 our lives and that everyone can find a link, in some way or another to HIV - and this week, it's via cult film and TV that you may not realise have an HIV connection - Grease and Fame!
Sources
Dennis Cleveland Stewart - Wikipedia
Grease (film) - Wikipedia
Gene Anthony Ray - Wikipedia
Fame (1982 TV series) - Wikipedia
The Kids from "Fame" - Wikipedia
bbc fame reunited - Google Search
‘Fame’ Remember the name: Gene Anthony Ray | Geeks (vocal.media)
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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, that we ALL need to be more aware of, so get listening now!
Sources
Menstrual health and HIV | aidsmap
How Does HIV Impact Women's Health? | HIV.gov
Menopause | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
PRIME (Positive Transitions Through the Menopause) Study: a protocol for a mixed-methods study investigating the impact of the menopause on the health and well-being of women living with HIV in England | BMJ Open
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
Shared sex toys likely caused rare case of lesbian HIV transmission (7628) (advocate.com)
Sexual dysfunction and HIV | aidsmap
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 diagnosis has been a battle, but one that she is definitely winning. She continues to share her journey on social media, helping educate a whole new generation about HIV. This week, Sarah and Jess share Gena Tew's story.
Sources
Who is Gena Tew? Instagram influencer linked to Hip-Hop stars reveals AIDS diagnosis (sportskeeda.com)
Gena Tew Says Medicine She Takes for 'Survival' Is $4K After AIDS Diagnosis (newsweek.com)
(90) AIDS story time with me GENA TEW - YouTube
Gena Tew Shows Off 'Progress' After Weight Gain Amid AIDS Journey (newsweek.com)
Gena's social media channels
Gena Tew (@tewgena) | Instagram
Gena Tew (@genatew2) | TikTok
gena tew - YouTube
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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. This week Sarah and Jess take a closer look at this claim to see if HIV did indeed "destroy" Sharon Stone's career.
Sources
Sharon Stone opens up on facing backlash over AIDS activism: ‘destroyed my career’ (geo.tv)
Sharon Stone says backlash over Aids activism ‘destroyed’ her career | Evening Standard
World AIDS Day 2015: Sharon Stone joins push to end AIDS-related discrimination at work (ilo.org)
Sharon Stone - Wikipedia
World AIDS Day 2015: Sharon Stone joins push to end AIDS-related discrimination at work (ilo.org)
Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to Honor Sharon Stone With Legacy Award – The Hollywood Reporter
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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 you best, from rapid, to oral and postal HIV tests!
This episode is sponsored by OraQuick
OraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.
Additional information on uk.oraquick.com
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 his HIV diagnosis had on his life.
Sources
Rudolf Nureyev - Wikipedia
Doctor Confirms Nureyev Had AIDS Virus - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Nureyev Did Have AIDS, His Doctor Confirms - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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 shock waves through the community. In part two we focus on the conspiracies around how Eazy-E contracted HIV.
Sources
A Look Back: Eazy-E’s Death and a 1995 Hip-Hop Concert for HIV Causes - POZ
(83) Eazy-E Dissing Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg - YouTube
Eazy-E - Wikipedia
Suge Knight - Wikipedia
(83) Ice Cube talks squashing his beef with Eazy-E before Eazy's passing | Juan EP is Life - YouTube
(83) Frost Says He Knows How Eazy-E Got HIV - YouTube
In stunning outtakes, Suge Knight again accused of giving Eazy-E AIDS - MyNewsLA.com
Eazy-E Death By AIDS Conspiracy. Could It Actually Be True? - AllHipHop
Straight Outta Compton (film) - Wikipedia
Meet the Devil: Derek Schklar Is Hip-Hop's King of Darkness (vice.com)
What are Eazy E coughs? (calendar-uk.co.uk
Eazy-E’s son thinks Suge Knight killed his father by infecting him with HIV. Here’s why that’s highly unlikely. - The Washington Post
Other Info
Stephen Hart - YouTube
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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 shock waves though the community. In part one we set the scene and take a look at Easy-E's life in the world of hip-hop.
Sources
A Look Back: Eazy-E’s Death and a 1995 Hip-Hop Concert for HIV Causes - POZ
(83) Eazy-E Dissing Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg - YouTube
Eazy-E - Wikipedia
Suge Knight - Wikipedia
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 take a look at the like of a remarkable young woman, Janie Queen, who helped pave the way for children across the world to have better health outcomes and live a long and healthy lives with HIV.
Sources
Special report on kids with HIV wins award (chron.com)
N_NP_MarchApril_2020_interactive.pdf (nppa.org)
AIDS IN AFRICA: ON THE CUSP OF HOPE on JSTOR
2012-13+BIPAI+Annual+Report.pdf (squarespace.com)
Picturing Progress in AIDS Treatments - OutSmart Magazine
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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 Poole, who first went over to Romania as a press photographer for the Houston Chronicle and went on to document, over two decades, the work of the remarkable people making a difference to these children's lives.
Sources
Through the White Door — Smiley Pool Photography
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 life in Ireland, to volunteer in Romania and help care for the children in orphanages, hospitals and on the street. An incredible individual who continues to support those living with HIV.
This episode is dedicated to Nicu Bordian.
Sources
https://stevendoylephotographer.com/
European AIDS Treatment Group | Diversity is Strength (eatg.org)
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 support these children and how things changed.
Sources
"Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org)
Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes
Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic and Serves as a Model of Success - PMC (nih.gov)
Recent trends in HIV and other STIs in the United Kingdom: data to the end of 2002 | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)
2022-HIV-key-populations-data-tables.ods (live.com)
A pioneer who remains an icon for those treating HIV infections in the young - Children in Distress
Ceausescu’s children | Romania | The Guardian
Mark Kline - Wikipedia
CSRWire - Mortality Rate for Romanian Children With HIV in Constanta Drops Significantly; Hundreds Receive Care and Treatment at Children's Center
Marines, Sailors volunteer to improve home for HIV-positive Romanian teens > Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa > News Article Display
Hope For Health | Asociatia Speranta pentru Sanatate (wordpress.com)
Overview | CNC (ccmromania-gfatm.com)
Saving the lives of Romanian children with HIV (medicalxpress.com)
Steven Doyle Site – Portraits and Documentary (stevendoylephotographer.com)
Other info
Homepage - HIV Stops With Me
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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 hospitals and orphanages how they contracted HIV and what became of them.
Sources
"Life Doesn't Wait": Romania's Failure to Protect and Support Children and Youth Living with HIV: III. Background (hrw.org)
Romania: Ceausescu's Children - HIV Outcomes
Pediatric AIDS in Romania – A Country Faces Its Epidemic and Serves as a Model of Success - PMC (nih.gov)
Recent trends in HIV and other STIs in the United Kingdom: data to the end of 2002 | Sexually Transmitted Infections (bmj.com)
2022-HIV-key-populations-data-tables.ods (live.com)
A pioneer who remains an icon for those treating HIV infections in the young - Children in Distress
Ceausescu’s children | Romania | The Guardian
Mark Kline - Wikipedia
CSRWire - Mortality Rate for Romanian Children With HIV in Constanta Drops Significantly; Hundreds Receive Care and Treatment at Children's Center
Marines, Sailors volunteer to improve home for HIV-positive Romanian teens > Marine Corps Forces Europe & Africa > News Article Display
Hope For Health | Asociatia Speranta pentru Sanatate (wordpress.com)
Overview | CNC (ccmromania-gfatm.com)
Saving the lives of Romanian children with HIV (medicalxpress.com)
Steven Doyle Site – Portraits and Documentary (stevendoylephotographer.com)
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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 later reported that she died of AIDS making her the first Hollywood actress to pass away from AIDS. But what really happened?
Sources
Amanda Blake Died of AIDS, Doctor Says - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Amanda Blake's Death Was AIDS-Related, Doctor Says | AP News
What Happened To Amanda Blake, Gunsmoke's Sassy Miss Kitty? (countrythangdaily.com)
Six Decades Later, Gunsmoke Is Still a Show to Remember (historybyday.com)
MAY 27 1985 - SPAETH MARK (texasobituaryproject.org)
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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 diagnosis she initially began fighting stigma from behind her curtains, as she describes it, and then decided to be open about her HIV status. As her name would suggest, she has gone on to challenge stigma and help create real change for people living with HIV in multiple countries!
Addition requested by Eliane to complete her story: "I am from Burundi, moved with my husband to Luanda (Angola) went for HIV treatment in Pretoria(South Africa)"
Other info
hivstigmafighter
Eliane Becks Nininahazwe - Wikipedia
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 episode of The Real World aired, aged just 22, Pedro passed away. As one of the first openly gay and HIV positive people in mainstream media he inspired and educated a generation and his HIV education legacy lives on. This week, is Pedro's week.
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Sources
Pedro Zamora - Wikipedia
Pedro Zamora | Legacy Project Chicago
The National AIDS Memorial
Other info
Pedro Zamora ‘Real World’ Audition Tape - YouTube
Wilson Cruz talks Pedro Zamora's legacy for MTV's Proudest Moments - YouTube
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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!
Sources
Different Types Of Condom | LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor UK
My Condom Size | Find the Right Condom Size | Determine Your Condom Size | Whats My (Partners) Condom Size | Condom Too Tight | Condom Too Loose (luckybloke.com)
The search to make a perfect condom - BBC Future
How To Have An Eco Friendly Sex Life | Glamour UK (glamourmagazine.co.uk)
Galactic Cap - A Condom Men WANT to Wear
Eco-Friendly Condoms | Condoms.uk
What is the latest in condom design and development? - British Condoms
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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?
Sources
History of condoms - Wikipedia
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? This week we discuss how to start making a changes.
Sources
No sources this week it's all Sarah's handywork!
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.
Sources
Tesco Clubcard - Wikipedia
Aids blackmail man is jailed | HeraldScotland
(PDF) Bioterrorism and Biocrimes The Illicit Use of Biological Agents Since 1900 | Seth Carus - Academia.edu
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.
Sources
Revisiting Erasure's Andy Bell: The Classic HIV Plus Interview (hivplusmag.com)
Erasure’s Andy Bell recalls fan support after sharing HIV+ status (yahoo.com)
Andy Bell: 'I'd had enough of being bullied' | Music | The Guardian
‘It’s the songs that count’: Erasure’s Andy Bell on being out in the 80s, living with HIV and falling from fashion | Erasure | The Guardian
Tabloid newspapers threatened to expose gay singers as HIV-positive (pinknews.co.uk)
Further info
Erasure - Sometimes (Official HD Video) - YouTube
'One of the most joyous things ever to happen on the tube' - YouTube
Welcome | The Sunday Boys | Manchester's LGBTQ+ low voice choir
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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 since this event.
Sources
Blackmail-Proof - POZ
Jamie Brickhouse speaker on alcoholism, suicide, HIV | Red Brick Agency
In the second instalment of our HIV & Blackmail mini series we explore the catalyst behind why Gareth Thomas revealed his HIV status on Twitter.
Sources
Gareth Thomas: Journalist 'told rugby player's parents of HIV' - BBC News
Gareth Thomas on coming out as HIV positive: 'It was my right to tell my family – not somebody else's' | Gareth Thomas | The Guardian
Rugby star Gareth Thomas admits he didn't tell former partner that he was HIV positive | Daily Mail Online
Gareth Thomas was targeted by blackmailers who wanted to expose rugby legend’s HIV diagnosis – The Sun | The Sun
Other Info
Tackle HIV - Tackling the misunderstanding & stigma of HIV
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In the first of our blackmail mini series we take a look at what constitutes blackmail and what do to if you’re being blackmailed or harassed about your HIV status.
Sources
Factors to be proven in order to establish blackmail - InBrief.co.uk
The law on confidentiality and HIV status | aidsmap
What to do when someone outs your HIV status - Positive Peers
Further Info
THE LOST BOYS of SOHO eBook : Hampson, William: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
The Lost Boys of Soho Based on a True Story by William Hampson
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Welcome to our end of year special. What a blast 2023 has been! We have a chat and a little look back at a fantastic year for The HIV Podcast.
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Come on back to the 1990s with us as we take a look at some childrens TV that tackled issues around HIV!
Sources
Grange Hill (series 18) - Wikipedia
Tim Bentinck in Grange Hill - YouTube
"Grange Hill" Episode #18.15 (TV Episode 1995) - Plot Summary - IMDb
"Grange Hill" Episode #18.16 (TV Episode 1995) - IMDb
"Grange Hill" Episode #18.18 (TV Episode 1995) - Plot Summary - IMDb
Children's Ward - Series 7 Episode 1 (1) - YouTube
This week we feature an HIV activist that has been raising awareness for 31 years, reaching an estimated 350,000 young people! That is unbelievable! We don't want to give too much away, so to learn more, go and get listening to hear all about the wonderful, Emma Cole.
Sources
Positive Voice - providing HIV Education since 1991 (positivevoice-emmacole.co.uk)
Further Info
Homepage - BePrEPed
This week we feature an absolute HIV hero. A playwright, actor, part of the smash hit series 'It's a Sin' and modern day HIV activist. This week, is all about Nathaniel Hall!
Sources
First Time Play Text | Nathaniel J Hall
It's World AIDS Day! And we are focusing on a true HIV hero and one of the longest survivors of HIV in the UK. All rise, for the utterly inspiring, Jonathan Blake!
Sources
Jonathan Blake (activist) - Wikipedia
"There Are No Walls": Jonathan Blake - from OX Magazine
First gay man diagnosed HIV+ in London on his extraordinary life and feelings on It's A Sin - Attitude
Man diagnosed with HIV nearly 40 years ago still living glorious, full life (pinknews.co.uk)
The most popular penis pet names men in the UK are giving to their privates | Metro News
World AIDS Day links
LGBTQ+ | OUTCAST UK (playoutcastuk.com)
Ribbon Wall - tvps
Positive East – Providing better futures for HIV positive people for 25 years
Dr Bret Palmer - YouTube
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We all remember the TV adverts, but what was in the leaflet that was sent to every household in the UK, as part of the Don't Die of Ignorance campaign? Well wonder no more, as we take a look at the leaflet this week!
Sources
AIDS : don't die of ignorance : government information 1987 / issued by the Department of Health and Social Security. | Wellcome Collection
Government AIDS awareness leaflet | Science Museum Group Collection
bsa30_full_report_final.pdf (natcen.ac.uk)
We explore the story of a woman of 'firsts'. The world's first supermodel and the first famous American woman to die due to HIV related health issues. This, is Gia's week!
Sources
Gia Carangi - Wikipedia
The story of Gia – the world’s first supermodel who died of Aids at 26 | Dazed (dazeddigital.com)
Gia (1998) film review - the tragic story of supermodel Gia Carangi — Films to Watch Before you Die
Further Information
(1) Stephen Hart - YouTube
This week we take a look at singer, HIV advocate and Mark Ashton's best friend, Jimmy Sommerville, who used his platform to raise awareness around HIV.
Sources
Jimmy Sommerville on TV-am in 1988 - YouTube
Bronski Beat - Wikipedia
Jimmy Somerville Is Still My Small-Town Boy (advocate.com)
Further Info
Jimmy Somerville - Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough) (Official Video) - YouTube
The Communards – For A Friend (2022 HD Remaster) (Official Video) - YouTube
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy (Official Video) - YouTube
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At 26 years old, Mark Ashton was diagnosed with HIV and died shortly afterwards. He was a leading figure in the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) group during the 1984 miners' strike and this is the focus of our episode this week. As a political activist and campaigner he had such an impact that in 2018, 31 years after his passing, a garden in Paris was renamed to honour him, and a year earlier, on what would have been his 57th birthday, a blue plaque was hung above the bookshop where Mark and his friends met to organise political rallies.
Sources
Mark Ashton - Wikipedia
Remembering Mark Ashton: A proud advocate of socialism and gay rights (epicchq.com)
Mark Ashton: The Life and Legacy of an LGBT Legend | LGBT Lawyers
UK miners' strike (1984–85) - Wikipedia
Lesbians & Gays Support the Miners (lgsm.org)
Pride (2014 film) - Wikipedia
Further Information
LGSM - Who we are
The Communards - For A Friend (Official Video) - YouTube
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One of the most iconic adverts of all time and the only major HIV awareness campaign there has ever been. This week, we look at the background of the 'Don't Die of Ignorance' adverts that terrified a generation.
Sources
'It was a life-and-death situation. Wards were full of young men dying': How we made the Don't Die of Ignorance Aids campaign | Art and design | The Guardian
Remembering the ‘Don’t Die of Ignorance’ campaign - Placing the Public in Public Health: Public Health in Britain, 1948-2010 (lshtm.ac.uk)
1980s AIDS TV ads show scaring public ISN'T the way to beat Covid | Daily Mail Online
AIDS : don't die of ignorance : government information 1987 / issued by the Department of Health and Social Security. | Wellcome Collection
Past Campaigns – Aids – Don’t Die of Ignorance – Ethical Marketing News
Further information
AIDS: Monolith (1987) - YouTube
AIDS - Iceberg (1987, UK) - YouTube
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This week we discuss whether Freddie Mercury is an HIV hero and have a look at the impact his legacy has had. We also share the HIV Heroes that the lovely people of Reading Pride shared with us!
Sources
Freddie Mercury - Wikipedia
Freddie's obituary (archive.org)
Other Info
Instagram @jennifervaughanhiv
This week we talk protection, more specifically, condoms and PrEP and we even perform a condom demonstration for you, which is an interesting choice for a podcast!
Sources
HIV transmission | aidsmap
How to use condoms and lubricant | aidsmap
How to get PrEP in the UK | aidsmap
NICE recommends offering PrEP to people at high risk of HIV for first time | News | News | NICE
This week we take a look at what the risk levels are around sex and HIV and exactly how HIV is transmitted during sex.
- Please note - this episode contains sexual references throughout. Listener discretion is advised.
Sources
HIV transmission | aidsmap
In the second part of 'HIV Explained' we focus on U = U. We look into what it actually means and the origins of this fantastic campaign.
Sources
In Just 5 Years, Undetectable=Untransmittable Changed History (hivplusmag.com)
U=U: The Backstory (thebody.com)
HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Great Ormond Street Hospital (gosh.nhs.uk)
We're back after our crime summer series and we decided to take it all the way back to basics and really explain what HIV is and exactly how HIV medication works!
Sources
How HIV works | aidsmap
HIV and AIDS - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
In our 6th and final episode of our HIV crime mini series, we travel around the globe and take at look at HIV related prosecutions from different countries.
Sources
Criminal transmission of HIV - Wikipedia
HIV criminalisation laws around the world | aidsmap
2012 SCC 47 (CanLII) | R. v. Mabior | CanLII
Johnson Aziga - Wikipedia
HIV trial in Libya - Wikipedia
Further Info
Bad People - 21. No Angel: When is spreading infectious diseases a crime? - BBC Sounds
Notes from Hell by Nikolay Yordanov (goodreads.com)
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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
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
[Update] UK: 26 year-old man loses appeal against conviction and sentence for intentional HIV exposure / transmission | HIV Justice Network
Daryll Rowe jailed for deliberately trying to spread HIV in Scotland | Crime | The Guardian
Daryll Rowe loses appeal bid over HIV conviction - BBC News
The lawyers who defended Daryll Rowe, jailed for deliberately infecting men with HIV, should be ashamed | The Independent | The Independent
'I felt my life was over': Lenny Royal on the horror of being deliberately infected with HIV | Crime | The Guardian
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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)
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 Clarence (lawteacher.net)
R v Dica - 2004 (lawteacher.net)
R v Konzani (lawteacher.net)
R v Konzani | [2005] EWCA Crim 706 | England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) | Judgment | Law | CaseMine
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.
SourcesMay_2010_Prosecutions_for_HIV_Transmission.pdf (nat.org.uk)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials!
SourcesHOME | 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
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)
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!
Sources
Discredited HIV/AIDS origins theories - Wikipedia
African American people’s AIDS conspiracy beliefs best understood in terms of social anxiety and distrust, not ignorance | aidsmap
Debunked: The Polio Vaccine and HIV Link | History of Vaccines
Black Americans suspect HIV plot | World news | The Guardian
*Correction: We stated that Wangari Maathai was the first woman in America to be a Nobel Peace Prize laureat. This is incorrect, she was the first woman in Africa to receive this award.
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
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
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.
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.
SourcesDallas 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
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.
SourcesElizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Elizabeth Taylor - Wikipedia
Elizabeth Taylor's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes (screenrant.com)
Welcome to APLA Health
10 fun and interesting Elizabeth Taylor facts (10-facts-about.com)
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)
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)
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
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
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.
Sources
Charlie Sheen - Wikipedia
Charlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusive
Charlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)
The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science
'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)
Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood Reporter
Charlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The Independent
Charlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror Online
Lawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los Angeles
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly
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!
Sources
Charlie Sheen - Wikipedia
Charlie Sheen reveals he's HIV positive in TODAY Show exclusive
Charlie Sheen's open letter on HIV-positive diagnosis (today.com)
The 'Charlie Sheen Effect': Surge Seen in HIV Test Sales | Live Science
'Charlie Sheen effect' nearly doubled HIV test sales after his announcement, study finds - ABC News (go.com)
Charlie Sheen, HIV, a Tabloid and My Insane 2-Year Hunt for a Story – The Hollywood Reporter
Charlie Sheen 'stopped taking anti-viral HIV drugs to seek alternative therapy in Mexico' | The Independent | The Independent
Charlie Sheen's life now - 'blacklisted, skint' and selling video messages for £300 - Mirror Online
Lawsuit Against Charlie Sheen Alleging HIV Exposure Settles – NBC Los Angeles
EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Sheen Has Been HIV-Positive For 2 Years - In Touch Weekly
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
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!
Sources
Dorcas Gwata who lost three brothers to Aids speaks out about ordeal | Metro News
Ranj Singh - Wikipedia
We can stop HIV - It Starts With Me
Austin Armacost gets his finger out for National HIV Testing Week 2019, Saturday 16th to Friday 22nd November – Boyz
Sarah Mulindwa - HIV is no longer a death sentence - It Starts With Me
Further information
Freetesting HIV | Free HIV Kits for Self-testing at Home
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.
Sources
Rupert Whitaker - Wikipedia
The tragedy that inspired a life-saving charity - BBC News
The Newport man who helped start HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust after losing dozens of friends - Wales Online
Solved: The 40-year mystery of the first man to die of AIDS in Britain | ITV News
Terry Higgins - Wikipedia
How it all began | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Further Information
Home | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Twitter:
@THTorguk
@RupertWhitaker
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
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
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.
Sarah talks us through where we are in terms of finding an HIV cure and the different options that are currently being explored.
Sources
I Am the Berlin Patient: A Personal Reflection (nih.gov)
Timothy Ray Brown - Wikipedia
Is there a cure for HIV and AIDS? | Avert
Adam Castillejo - Wikipedia
HIV vaccine trial starts at Oxford | University of Oxford
Further Information
Avert | Global information and education on HIV and AIDS
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
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
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!
Sources
Magic Johnson wishes he hadn't retired so early [Video] | Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times (archive.org)
Safer Sex: What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS: Amazon.co.uk: Johnson, Earvin "Magic": 9780099200215: Books
Magic Johnson Foundation | Do Good LA
Magic Johnson - Wikipedia
Other info
Magic Johnson Foundation
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 |
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
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.
Sources
Princess Diana’s very real role in fighting the stigma of Aids | Letters | The Guardian
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
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
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
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
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.
Sources
Positively UK
'Am I the only woman in Britain living with this?' The hidden history of women with HIV (inews.co.uk)
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!
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.
Sources
H.I.V. Arrived in the U.S. Long Before ‘Patient Zero’ - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Gaëtan Dugas - Wikipedia
Further information HIV Patient Zero cleared by science - BBC News
Killing Patient Zero | Fadoo Productions
Patient Zero and the Making of the AIDS Epidemic Book
The Origins of AIDS Book
Cluster of Cases of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: Patients linked by sexual contact (nih.gov) 1970s and ‘Patient 0’ HIV-1 genomes illuminate early HIV/AIDS history in North America
“Patient Zero”: The Absence of a Patient’s View of the Early North American AIDS Epidemic
And the Band Played On - Wikipedia
Sean talks with us about his experiences of being a young gay man during the 80s and 90s and also his experiences of volunteering as a ‘buddy’ with TVPS for those who were dying of AIDS during that time. He's our very own Jill!
Below you can find the links we mentioned...
TVPS
aidsmap | aidsmap
Avert | Global information and education on HIV and AIDS
Home | Safe Sex Berkshire
Home | Terrence Higgins Trust (tht.org.uk)
Rich shares his experience of his wife being diagnosed with HIV in the early 90’s when she was pregnant with their son.
We also give a shout-out to some other great HIV related podcasts
Talking Stigma with Gareth Thomas (podbean.com)
Podcast | Positively UK
Positively Thriving | LiVLife
HIV Hour - RadioReverb
Tell Me About It on acast
After moving to London in the early 90’s Mark was diagnosed with HIV. He shares his experience of being diagnosed at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Sarah and Jess talk all things lock-down, including how TVPS have adapted their services and how we are staying occupied during this time.
Sarah and Jess talk all things National HIV Testing Week, including all the different ways you can test for HIV.
TVPS - 1 minute HIV test at discreet venues (free)
Time to Test - Postal HIV test for West Berkshire residents (free)
HIV Test - Postal HIV tests (free)
Fettle - Postal STI testing kits (paid)
Superdrug - Home HIV Test (paid)
Safe Sex Berkshire - sexual health clinic information
It Starts With Me - NHTW campaign website
Mother of all Lists - Being a Positive Mother list
Allan opens up about what happened and how he felt when he was newly diagnosed 4 years ago, and the journey he has been on since then. We talk family, disclosure, recovery and everything in-between.
myHIV Forum
Sean talks with us about 26 years of volunteering with TVPS, from starting out as a ‘buddy’ to becoming the Chair of our organisation. He also gives us his views on the changing face of HIV, funding cuts and the challenges that small charities encounter.
Andy shares his experience of taking PrEP, from initially buying it himself to later becoming part of the PrEP Impact Trial. He takes us through why he takes PrEP, how he doses, what happens when you become part of the trial as well as how it’s improved his sex life.
Useful links:
Prepster
I Want PrEP Now
PrEP Impact Trial
Dean St. PrEP Shop
Jack talks with Sarah and Jess about being diagnosed with HIV at 15 years old following his first sexual encounter. He shares with us how he handles HIV disclosure and how this had changed for him over the 16 years of his diagnosis.
Sheila talks with Sarah and Jess about living with HIV as a woman, juggling relationships, motherhood, work and all the usual stresses and strains of life. She explains why she feels her HIV diagnosis helped her achieve her goals and how she learned to accept her diagnosis and love herself again.
Sarah and Jess have worked at Thames Valley Positive Support (TVPS), an HIV support charity in Berkshire, for a combined 26 years and in this episode, they share some of their experiences of working within the HIV/charity sector along with why they feel there’s a need for an HIV podcast.
For more information about TVPS visit www.tvps.org.uk