HIV & Blackmail - Andy Bell
This week we focus on Andy Bell, from the band Erasure, and how he was harassed by some of the British media about HIV, even though he was HIV negative at the time.SourcesRevisiting 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 GuardianTabloid newspapers threatened to expose gay singers as HIV-positive (pinknews.co.uk)Further infoErasure - Sometimes (Official HD Video) - YouTube'One of the most joyous things ever to happen on the tube' - YouTubeWelcome | The Sunday Boys | Manchester's LGBTQ+ low voice choir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Jan 202325min
HIV & Blackmail - Jamie Brickhouse
What would happen if a member of your family used your HIV status to blackmail you? This week we find out how Jamie Brickhouse handled this difficult situation and what has changed in Jamie's life since this event.SourcesBlackmail-Proof - POZJamie Brickhouse speaker on alcoholism, suicide, HIV | Red Brick Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Jan 202325min
HIV & Blackmail - Gareth Thomas
In the second instalment of our HIV & Blackmail mini series we explore the catalyst behind why Gareth Thomas revealed his HIV status on Twitter.SourcesGareth Thomas: Journalist 'told rugby player's parents of HIV' - BBC NewsGareth 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 OnlineGareth Thomas was targeted by blackmailers who wanted to expose rugby legend’s HIV diagnosis – The Sun | The SunOther InfoTackle HIV - Tackling the misunderstanding & stigma of HIV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jan 202333min
HIV and Blackmail
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.SourcesFactors to be proven in order to establish blackmail - InBrief.co.ukThe law on confidentiality and HIV status | aidsmapWhat to do when someone outs your HIV status - Positive PeersFurther InfoTHE LOST BOYS of SOHO eBook : Hampson, William: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle StoreThe Lost Boys of Soho Based on a True Story by William Hampson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Jan 202338min
End of Year Special
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Des 202234min
HIV & Kids TV
Come on back to the 1990s with us as we take a look at some childrens TV that tackled issues around HIV!SourcesGrange Hill (series 18) - WikipediaTim 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 - IMDbChildren's Ward - Series 7 Episode 1 (1) - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Des 202237min
Emma Cole
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.SourcesPositive Voice - providing HIV Education since 1991 (positivevoice-emmacole.co.uk)Further InfoHomepage - BePrEPed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Des 202225min
Nathaniel Hall
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!SourcesFirst Time Play Text | Nathaniel J Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Des 202236min
