HIV History - Doonesbury
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.SourcesAndy Lippincott - Wikipedia Gently Dishes Up Some Harsh Comments on AIDS | AP News40 years of Doonesbury – That's How The Light Gets In (wordpress.com)Garry Trudeau - WikipediaDoonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 09, 2022 - GoComics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jul 202221min
HIV Heroes - Annie Lennox
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!SourcesSing campaign - WikipediaAnnie Lennox - Wikipedia46664 - WikipediaAnnie Lennox explains her 'HIV Positive' t-shirt | EW.comAbout SING | Annie LennoxFurther Informationbongo maffn - YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jul 202229min
HIV Heroes - (RED)
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.SourcesProduct Red - WikipediaHOW (RED) WORKS — (RED)Bobby Shriver - Wikipedia(RED) - Private Sector (including Foundations) - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Jun 202228min
HIV Heroes - The Lazarus Effect
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! SourcesThe Lazarus Effect (2010 film) - WikipediaAIDS: The Lazarus Effect (voanews.com)The Life Changing Impact of 40 Cents a Day | HuffPost ImpactThe Moth | The Art and Craft of StorytellingBBC World Service - Newsday, The mother raising a daughter after losing three children to HIVConnie and Lubona — (RED)ITORIAL — (RED)Roche | AIDS activist and mom educates the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Jun 202227min
HIV Heroes - Hollyoaks
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! SourcesSte Hay - WikipediaHollyoaks pictures: Ste's HIV plot begins (digitalspy.com)Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson: ‘Ste Hay’s HIV storyline has been saving lives’ | Soaps | Metro NewsKieron Richardson: My HIV Hollyoaks storyline is saving lives - Daily StarHollyoaks’ 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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Jun 202227min
HIV History - Kids
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 StoneKids (film) - WikipediaLarry Clark on the Legacy, and the Infamy, of His 1995 Film Kids (wmagazine.com)The secret history of Kids | Dazed (dazeddigital.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Jun 202232min
HIV History - Museums and Memorials
As many of you know, we just unveiled our own HIV Living Memorial, so this week we focus on museums and memorials!SourcesHOME | Queer BritainHome - World AIDS MuseumLondon's first Aids memorial planned for Tottenham Court Road - BBC NewsUK AIDS Memorial Quilt (aidsquiltuk.org)A heart-breaking monument of love - BBC WebsiteThe AIDS Memorial – AIDS Memory UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Mai 202222min
HIV Heroes - Rock Hudson
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!SourcesRock Hudson - WikipediaRock Hudson announces he has AIDS - HISTORY'Gay plague': The vile, horrific and inhumane way the media reported the AIDS crisis (pinknews.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Mai 202237min
