Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 183 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma! The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years, every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp! Shortlisted for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society. Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award Follow us on instagram & tiktok Don't just take our word that it's great, here's what our listeners are saying... “I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.” “Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“ “I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast” The HIV Podcast is produced by TVPS Written & hosted by Sarah Macadam Produced, edited & hosted by Jessica Harding Research and sound support from Zoe Coates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 12, 202626 min
Edinburgh
How did Edinburgh end up being dubbed the "HIV capital of Europe"? In this episode, Sarah and Jess head back to the 1980s to uncover the story behind one of the most surprising chapters in HIV history. We explore how one city found itself at the centre of the epidemic, and helped change the response to HIV forever.Sources 'Patients used to come here to die, now they come to live' - BBC NewsHow Edinburgh became the Aids capital of Europe - BBC NewsHistorical Context | HIV/AIDS"Take Care With Sex" [pink and black], 1990s | ArchivesSpace Public InterfaceScottish AIDS Monitor - WikipediaSouth Africa commits $72 million in bid to shed its status as the country with the world's largest HIV epidemic | Business Insider Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5, 202642 min
Charlotte Leach Takeover
This week, the tables have turned! Long-time listener and friend of the podcast Charlotte Leach has taken over hosting duties and put Sarah and Jess firmly in the hot seat, testing their podcast knowledge, revisiting some memorable moments, and chatting all things HIV.A huge thank you to Charlotte for all the thought, planning and preparation that went into the 'Charlotte Leach Takeover'.SourcesHIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day June 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 202625 min
African Voices, Uganda
This week Sarah and Jess head to Uganda for the latest episode of African Voices! We hear about the realities of HIV in Uganda, the progress being made, and the challenges that still remain, while spotlighting the incredible work of the Uganda Village Project, a grassroots organisation helping improve access to healthcare, HIV education, testing and support within rural communities.As always with African Voices, this episode looks beyond the headlines to focus on people, resilience, and the organisations creating real change on the ground.Sources Uganda Village Project - Uganda Village Project Facilitating Public Health in UgandaUganda - Wikipediahttps://globalfund.finance.go.ug/hiv/https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4215/aids-related-deaths-drop-64-percent-uachttps://www.unicef.org/uganda/what-we-do/hiv-aidsAfrican Voices is a year-long series from The HIV Podcast, sharing perspectives from across the African continent.How to get involved:We’re inviting people living with or affected by HIV to share short voice notes about what’s happening in their country, what the world needs to understand, and what education they want to share. These voice notes may be played on the podcast as part of the series.Episodes will be released monthly, on the last Friday of each monthVoice notes may be played on the podcastSend a voice note (max 5 minutes, no minimum) to: 07727 666791Each country has a submission deadline, see image for detailsIf you’re from one of the 12 countries featured, we’d love to hear from you.How to take partPlease send us a voice note (maximum 5 minutes, no minimum) to:07727 666791In your recording, please include:• Your name (or a preferred name if you would like to remain anonymous)• Your connection to HIV (for example: person living with HIV, peer educator, counsellor, activist, doctor, community worker, volunteer)• The country you are inThen tell us:What do you want the world to know about HIV in your country?This could include access to care, stigma, funding cuts, community realities, or anything you feel the world should understand.What education would you like to share?A myth to bust, a message for others, or knowledge that could help support your community.For more information, please contact:office@tvps.org.ukDeadlines for submissions by country 2026April 17th - KenyaMay 22nd - UgandaJune 19th - MozambiqueJuly 24th - MalawiAugust 21st - ZambiaSeptember 18th - ZimbabweOctober 23rd - BotswanaNovember 20th - Lesotho & Eswatini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 202628 min
The One with Sarah and Jess
This week Sarah and Jess look at how pop culture shapes the way we see HIV and the brilliant campaign from Casey House that recreated a “lost episode” of Friends to help tackle stigma....because sometimes the fastest way to expose stigma, is to place it right in the middle of shows people thought they knew by heart.SourcesPeople living with HIV in Ireland write to their younger selves in heartwarming campaign • GCNThe HIV+ Episodes - Casey House | Campaigns of the worldWhy a Nonprofit's Edit of Friends Shows Chandler Getting HIVThe One Where a Specialist Hospital Portrayed Famous Sitcom Characters with HIV | LBBOnlineAbout Us | Casey HouseThe restaurant kitchen where everyone has HIV: 'We want to challenge stigma' | Canada | The GuardianBig Fucking Deal. A Short Film by Casey House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 202627 min
HIV Scientific Advances
This week Sarah Jess talk about a new scientific discovery in the HIV work and what discoveries like this could mean for the future of HIV treatment, cure research, and why every new breakthrough helps us understand the virus just a little bit better. Science is science-ing… and honestly, it’s pretty exciting! Sources- Queen Mary University of LondonU=U Quilt – Positive EastMark - PLHIV Documentary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 202623 min
African Voices - Kenya
African Voices lands in Kenya this month, where the rollout of lenacapavir is turning heads and starting big conversations.The HIV prevention injection being dubbed a potential game-changer has arrived… but what does that actually look like on the ground? We’re talking hope, access, reality, and why Kenya is right at the centre of this next chapter in HIV prevention.Sources Kenya - WikipediaHIV/AIDS in Kenya - WikipediaHardest hit being left behind as Kenya rolls out ‘breakthrough’ HIV prevention jab, charity says | The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 202620 min
Lorna McArdle
This week on The HIV Podcast… we’re going local (and digging deeper). It’s still our 40th anniversary year, and we’re making the most of it. So, we’ve called in a local legend, Lorna McArdle to help fill in the gaps on how the wider LGBTQ+ community were affected during the HIV epidemic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 24, 202628 min
Oliver Brown Part 2
This week Jess has a much-needed catch up with Oliver Brown, and a lot has happened since we last spoke.Oliver has since been medically discharged from the Royal Navy, and we’re talking about what that’s been like in reality. We also reflect on the huge changes he helped drive within the armed forces, what’s shifted since, and how he’s navigating what comes next! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 3, 202624 min
Elizabeth Glaser
This week, Sarah and Jess manage to connect Huggy Bear to HIV… stick with us. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Glaser, an activist, mother, and pioneer who helped transform the global response to HIV in children. From personal heartbreak to driving real global change, this is the story of how one woman refused to stay silent.Sources Elizabeth Glaser - WikipediaStarsky & Hutch - WikipediaElizabeth’s Story - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS FoundationA Timeline of HIV and AIDS | HIV.gov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 27, 202628 min
African Voices - South Africa
This week, Sarah and Jess head to South Africa for the next episode in our year-long African Voices series. While headlines often focus on funding cuts and system pressures, this episode centres the power of peer support through the Coach Mpilo model, a community-led approach helping men access testing, start treatment, and stay in care. It’s a story of trust, connection, and what happens when support comes from people who truly understand the journey.A huge thank you to everyone involved in Coach Mpilo who helped us put this episode together!SourcesSouth Africa - WikipediaHIV/AIDS in South Africa - WikipediaAfrican Voices is a year-long series from The HIV Podcast, sharing perspectives from across the African continent.How to get involved:We’re inviting people living with or affected by HIV to share short voice notes about what’s happening in their country, what the world needs to understand, and what education they want to share. These voice notes may be played on the podcast as part of the series.Episodes will be released monthly, on the last Friday of each monthVoice notes may be played on the podcastSend a voice note (max 5 minutes, no minimum) to: 07727 666791Each country has a submission deadline, see image for detailsIf you’re from one of the 12 countries featured, we’d love to hear from you.How to take partPlease send us a voice note (maximum 5 minutes, no minimum) to:07727 666791In your recording, please include:• Your name (or a preferred name if you would like to remain anonymous)• Your connection to HIV (for example: person living with HIV, peer educator, counsellor, activist, doctor, community worker, volunteer)• The country you are inThen tell us:What do you want the world to know about HIV in your country?This could include access to care, stigma, funding cuts, community realities, or anything you feel the world should understand.What education would you like to share?A myth to bust, a message for others, or knowledge that could help support your community.For more information, please contact:office@tvps.org.ukDeadlines for submissions by country 2026April 17th - KenyaMay 22nd - UgandaJune 19th - MozambiqueJuly 24th - MalawiAugust 21st - ZambiaSeptember 18th - ZimbabweOctober 23rd - BotswanaNovember 20th - Lesotho & Eswatini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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