You Can’t Ask That: The Trans Experience Unifltered with Lana McBackwards

It's Episode 20 of Mads World: Living and Thriving with HIV This week, in the wake of the record-breaking success of Channel 4’s program: It’s a Sin, we are discussing living with HIV and the stigma surrounding it. If you haven’t yet watched It’s A Sin, it's a beautiful but devastating series depicting a group of tight-knit queer friends living through the HIV/ AIDS crisis in the 80’s.  The show starts as a fun, coming-of-age drama that explores identity, finding your tribe, and the chaotic journey that is your sexual discovery in your 20s. However, it takes a horrifying turn as as HIV begins to migrate from the US and London becomes a hotspot. We see the brutal reality of the AIDS epidemic and the harsh inhumane way queer people, mostly gay men, were treated as a result.  The series has thrown the stigma of HIV and AIDS into the public eye, and joining me up next is a really special guest, Luke Kelly. After watching It’s A Sin, Luke was inspired to reveal his HIV+ status on Instagram through a video that has since received almost 60,000 views. Helpful Links: Watch It's A Sin on Channel 4 HIV Support - Terrence Higgins Trust NHS Info on Living with HIV & AIDS PEP and PREP Information through George House Trust Australia - Bobby Goldsmith Foundation Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

30 Mars 20211h 1min

Say hola to Episode 19 of Mads World, a secret identities special: Got A Secret, Can You Keep It? This week, I am joined by the lovely Dan Morris again (throwback all the way to Episode 1!) all about the secret identities of people we’ve met, shagged or dated before, alongside your best submissions of when you’ve dated or slept with someone and found out who they really were after the fact! Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

23 Mars 202125min

Say hellooooo to Episode 18 of Mads World: Represent Love! (Can you believe I have released this many episodes!!?) Thanks for joining the show again friends! Following Meghan and Harry's tell-all Oprah interview, I am joined by Sylvia Wong who has launched Represent Love, a social enterprise working on projects that highlight the ongoing prejudice towards interracial & intercultural couples, and celebrate diversity in love. Currently in an interracial relationship herself, you’ll hear our chat about challenges including racism, fetishisation, language barriers, culture and family disapproval. Before you listen, I just want to acknowledge my privilege and note that there are many perspectives that I couldn’t possibly speak on. So with that said, I want Mads World to be a space that is inclusive of many people, all over the world, where experiences and thoughts can be shared. Follow Represent Love on IG here Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

16 Mars 202130min

Say bonjour to Episode 17 of Mads World, a very special episode about OnlyFans: Creating and Dating with an X-Rating. This week, I am joined by a mystery guest, on of the UK's most succesful OnlyFans creators, to chat about the highs, lows and everything in between of a career creating subscription only online content through platforms such as Only Fans.  If you aren’t already aware, OnlyFans is an online content-sharing platform, popular in the adult entertainment industry and commonly used by sex workers.  Celebrities, influencers and creators can use it to share private videos, photos, and even chances to chat one-on-one for a fee. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

9 Mars 202125min

Say hellooooow to Episode 16 of Mads World: Sisterhood of the Travelling Aussies. This week, I am joined by the wonderful Will, to discuss what it’s like moving to another country, and tips and tricks on moving from Australia to the UK. What's the best thing about moving to London? The worst? How have we changed since moving abroad? How the hell do you move to London and stay sane? This podcast will be your go-to guide to moving to London if you’ve been pondering it, with some really helpful pointers towards the end. I have included all links below! The Big Five: Facebook groups to join: Aussies in London, Kiwis in London, London New Girl Finding a House: Use SpareRoom Finding a Job: Update your LinkedIn and CV Finding a Bank: Monzo and Monese How to join a Doctors Surgery Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

2 Mars 202133min

Say g'day to Episode 15 of Mads World: Do Not Touch: Contents Toxic! This week, we are joined once again by the lovely Harriet from Episode 3, to discuss the illustrious 'Bad Boy'. Hypermasculine and oozing testosterone, Bad Boys are bold, rebellious and emotionally unavailable. Everyone has a mate who’s dated someone that was clearly bad news, but strangely irresistible. Despite all the warning signs and red flags, the buzz of dating a "bad boy" can be really strong.  So, even with all of the signs that heartbreak is on the horizon, why do we still find bad boys so appealing? Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

23 Feb 202119min

Get ready for Episode 14 of Mads World: Ick and Tired. This week, I am joined by Pip to discuss The Almighty Ick! What is it? What can cause it? When does it happen? Can you shake it off? We chat about your best submissions to Mads World this week, and disucss some Ick's of our own. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

16 Feb 202138min

You're about to listen to Episode 13 of Mads World: Forgive Me Pod, For I Have Sinned. This week I am joined by Gemma, a fellow Aussie living in London, to share your anonymous confessions submitted to Mads World. Gemma and I also share a couple of wild confessions of our own, with probably one of the funniest stories ever shared on the pod. Mads World is a safe place for all your confessional needs, so confess your sins to me on Instagram. Submit your dating questions through madsworld.mp3, and my guests and I will answer them on the show in our Left On Read segment! You will remain anonymous. All names have been changed unless explicitly said so within the show. Click here to support the show for the price of a coffee. Cover Art: Veredien Music: The.Jones.Project_93

9 Feb 202132min