The HIV Podcast

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 infect...

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...

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 *Correction -...

Welcome to our crime miniseries! In our first instalment we go back to basics to really understand exactly what constitutes reckless or intentional transmission and we explore exactly how the police go about proving these cases. Sources May_2010_Prosecutions_for_HIV_Transmission.pdf (nat.org.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Li...

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 Fu...

This week we take a look at the impact, and criticism, of a charity that was founded by Bono, (RED). So get listening and decide if you think (RED) deserves to be in our HIV Heroes series. Sources Product Red - Wikipedia HOW (RED) WORKS — (RED) Bobby Shriver - Wikipedia (RED) - Private Sector (including Foundations) - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Hosted on Acast. See aca...

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...

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 Hol...

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 adv...

As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials! Sources HOME | Queer Britain Home - World AIDS Museum London's first Aids memorial planned for Tottenham Court Road - BBC News UK AIDS Memorial Quilt (aidsquiltuk.org) A heart-breaking monument of love - BBC Website The AIDS Memorial – AIDS Memory UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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 inh...

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...

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...

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 (advoca...

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...

You may have seen the Hollywood blockbuster 'The Dallas Buyers Club'  and  in this episode we explore the wider history of buyers clubs, in the world of HIV. Sources Dallas Buyers Club: True story? Fact and fiction in the Matthew McConaughey movie about Ron Woodroof. (slate.com) Buyers club - Wikipedia “Managing Your Own Survival”: Buyers Clubs in the AIDS Epidemic – Health & Medicin...

The person we are celebrating this week is a global mega star - the magnificent Dame Elizabeth Taylor! She used her power and platform to work tirelessly in the fight against AIDS. Have a listen to hear why she is an absolute HIV hero.  Sources Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Elizabeth Taylor - Wikipedia Elizabeth Taylor's 10 Best Movies, According To Rotten Tomatoes (screenrant.com) Welcome...

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 |...

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 Charli...

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...

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 inqui...

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 Effe...

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...

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...