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In this episode of The HIV Podcast, Jess and Sarah swap test tubes for tech talk as they explore the world of Artificial Intelligence. From chatbots that could answer your HIV questions to the ethical dilemmas of letting machines into healthcare, we’re asking: is AI the future of HIV support, or just another shiny distraction?SourcesCan AI Spark New Progress Against HIV? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Sep 26min

In this episode of The HIV Podcast, Jess and Sarah are back from their summer break and diving straight into the future. Sarah shares her slightly wacky idea that virtual reality might just hold the key to helping us reach the 2030 HIV goal...yes, you heard that right! Could VR goggles really make a difference in the fight against HIV? We’ll let you be the judge. Strap in, this one’s a bit bonkers.Support The HIV Podcast & people affected by HIV - DonateSourcesHow Virtual Reality is changing gaming and intimacyVR Can Trick the Brain to Feel Sexual Touch | Psychology Today United KingdomAugmented Reality: The Future Of Interactive Sex ‹ Onya MagazineVirtual Reality Erotica: Exploring General Presence, Sexual Presence, Sexual Arousal, and Sexual Desire in Women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 28min

In this episode of The HIV Podcast, Jess and Sarah take a stroll down memory lane as they dust off two of TVPS’s vintage newsletters, because what better way to mark our 40th anniversary than with a peek into our own archives? From animal adoption to Sarah's editorial input, we’re uncovering what was making headlines (and raising eyebrows) back then. Expect a few giggles, a touch of history, and a whole lot of appreciation for how far we’ve come.We’re also pressing pause for a summer break, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in September, refreshed and ready to bring you even more untold stories from the HIV community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Juli 26min

As part of our 40th anniversary series, Sarah and Jess are joined by James Kirkland, who’s shining a light on one of the many unsung heroes of the HIV response, a nurse named Josephine.James shares the moving stories he uncovered while writing his dissertation, which centres on Josephine’s work on the frontlines of HIV care during the 1980s and 90s. Her memories bring to life the compassion, courage, and grit it took to care for people living with HIV during some of the darkest days, and the stigma she herself faced for doing so.This episode is a powerful reminder of the nurses, carers, and quiet warriors whose stories rarely make the headlines, but who helped shape the heart of our community’s response.The World AIDS Day RED RUN in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Juli 55min

As we continue our month-long celebration of 40 years of TVPS, Sarah and Jess are joined by someone who’s made history and written it, Les K. Wright! A trailblazing queer historian, writer, photographer, and fierce AIDS activist, Les has spent decades capturing the stories, struggles, and spirit of our community.Since hanging up his chalk as a professor of English and German, Les has devoted himself full-time to preserving queer history and amplifying voices that too often go unheard. Les talks to us about The Children of Lazarus: Voices Out of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic, a powerful and moving anthology that gives voice to the lived experiences of those affected by HIV and AIDS, documenting survival, grief, resistance, and love. TVPS Archive - 1985 - 2025 — TVPSChildren of Lazarus: The Forgotten Generation of Long-Term AIDS Survivors: Wright, Les K: 9798987318836: Amazon.com: BooksBeyond HIV: The Narratives of 'Children of Lazarus' Tickets, Wed 6 Aug 2025 at 18:00 | EventbriteBeyond Survival: The Narratives of 'Children of Lazarus' Tickets, Mon 4 Aug 2025 at 17:00 | Eventbrite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Juli 32min

In the first of a month of very special episodes, Sarah and Jess kick off the celebrations of 40 years of TVPS (the charity that produces The HIV Podcast that Sarah and Jess work for)! And who better to start with than Jim Hoggart, someone who was literally there at the very beginning.Jim takes us back to the 80s (shoulder pads and stigma galore) to share how TVPS sprang into action during the height of the HIV crisis, what awareness-raising looked like back then, and why community mattered more than ever.TVPS Archive - 1985 - 2025 — TVPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Juli 37min

This week, Sarah and Jess dive into the sticky subject of HIV and shame, where it comes from and most importantly, how we can start to shake it off. SourcesHow to cope with shame | Psyche GuidesAlmost half of people living with HIV in the UK feel ashamed | aidsmap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Juni 34min

This week Sarah and Jess take a look over some news stories from the last couple of weeks, as well as coming up with some inventive fundraising initiatives - strawberry laces as HIV awareness ribbons anyone?!Sources Famous Aids quilt put on display in London for first time in 30 yearsClients of Wolverhampton aesthetics clinic who had vampire facials urged to get blood tests | City Of Wolverhampton CouncilCall for tribute to Terrence Higgins in Haverfordwest | Western Telegraph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Juni 24min