The Frontline
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.Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Mar 202434min
...with Topher Taylor
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.Get Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Mar 202430min
HIV &...Football
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. SourcesAl 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 SolutionsJob Komol - WikipediaHIV Infection And Contracts With Football Players - Sport - Switzerland (mondaq.com)The Justin Fashanu Story: It Bears Repeating by Matty Hayward – TORQUAYTALKGet Involved With Our Podcast! Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Feb 202431min
...with William Hampson
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 StoreGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Feb 202435min
National HIV Testing Week
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! #ITestGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Feb 202431min
HIV &...Beyonce
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 OnlineBeyoncé honours late uncle with release of Renaissance film on Aids Day | The IndependentGet Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media!Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Feb 202431min
HIV &...2030 Around the World Part 2
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.SourcesFears 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)Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Jan 202443min
HIV &...2030 Around the World
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.SourcesWhy the HIV epidemic is not over (who.int)Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections for 2022-2030Get Involved With Our Podcast!Say our intro!It's that simple. All you need to do is send us a voice note of you saying "Welcome to The HIV Podcast" and send it to us! We'll read out who you are and anything else you'd like us to add. You can also put a little flare onto you intro - we love being surprised! Rant or a RaveIs there something that is grinding your gears (that is vaguely HIV related) or is there something or someone wonderful that you would like to shout about? Then send us a voicenote or email us!Voicenotes can be no more than 3 minutes and please note we may edit the podcast to keep with the timing of the episode. Suggest a topicIf there is something, someone you think The HIV Podcast should consider covering, let us know!You can do this via Whatsapp, DM or email or even just leave us a note in the comments on social media! Sponsorship opportunitiesGet in touch to find out more.office@tvps.org.uk Email: office@tvps.org.ukWhatsapp: 07727666791Or find us on Instagram and Tiktok @TheHIVPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Jan 202433min
