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. Sources<a href="https://www.hivplusmag.com/just-diagnosed/2013/11/14/revisiting-erasures-andy-bell-classic-hiv-plus-interview?page=full" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revisiting Erasure's Andy Bell: The Classic HIV Plus Interview (hivplusmag.com)</a><a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/erasure-andy-bell-fan-support-hiv-positive-114805831.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erasure’s Andy Bell recalls fan support after sharing HIV+ status (yahoo.com)</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/jul/30/andy-bell-erasure-hiv-cocaine-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andy Bell: 'I'd had enough of being bullied' | Music | The Guardian</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/08/erasure-andy-bell-out-in-the-80s-living-with-hiv-falling-from-fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘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 Guardian</a><a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/02/10/tabloids-expose-gay-singers-hiv-communards-richard-coles-jimmy-somerville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tabloid newspapers threatened to expose gay singers as HIV-positive (pinknews.co.uk)</a> Further info<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1a8QABKNo0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Erasure - Sometimes (Official HD Video) - YouTube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmsMLkvHU0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'One of the most joyous things ever to happen on the tube' - YouTube</a><a href="https://www.thesundayboys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welcome | The Sunday Boys | Manchester's LGBTQ+ low voice choir</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Sources Revisiting 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 Guardian Tabloid newspapers threatened to expose gay singers as HIV-positive (pinknews.co.uk) Further info Erasure - Sometimes (Official HD Video) - YouTube 'One of the most joyous things ever to happen on the tube' - YouTube Welcome | The Sunday Boys | Manchester's LGBTQ+ low voice choir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Sources<a href="https://www.hivplusmag.com/just-diagnosed/2013/11/14/revisiting-erasures-andy-bell-classic-hiv-plus-interview?page=full" rel="noopener noreferrer">Revisiting Erasure's Andy Bell: The Classic HIV Plus Interview (hivplusmag.com)</a><a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/erasure-andy-bell-fan-support-hiv-positive-114805831.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Erasure’s Andy Bell recalls fan support after sharing HIV+ status (yahoo.com)</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2014/jul/30/andy-bell-erasure-hiv-cocaine-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer">Andy Bell: 'I'd had enough of being bullied' | Music | The Guardian</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/08/erasure-andy-bell-out-in-the-80s-living-with-hiv-falling-from-fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer">‘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 Guardian</a><a href="https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/02/10/tabloids-expose-gay-singers-hiv-communards-richard-coles-jimmy-somerville/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tabloid newspapers threatened to expose gay singers as HIV-positive (pinknews.co.uk)</a> Further info<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1a8QABKNo0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Erasure - Sometimes (Official HD Video) - YouTube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmsMLkvHU0" rel="noopener noreferrer">'One of the most joyous things ever to happen on the tube' - YouTube</a><a href="https://www.thesundayboys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Welcome | The Sunday Boys | Manchester's LGBTQ+ low voice choir</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 180 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma!The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years, every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp! Shortlisted for the Audio &amp; Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society.Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehivpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thehivpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tiktok</a> Don't just take our word that it's great, here's what our listeners are saying...&nbsp;“I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.”&nbsp;“Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“&nbsp;“I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast” The HIV Podcast is produced by TVPSWritten &amp; hosted by Sarah Macadam Produced, edited &amp; hosted by Jessica HardingResearch and sound support from Zoe Coates<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 180 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma! The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years, every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp! Shortlisted for the Audio & Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society. Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award Follow us on instagram & tiktok Don't just take our word that it's great, here's what our listeners are saying...   “I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.”   “Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“   “I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast” The HIV Podcast is produced by TVPS Written & hosted by Sarah Macadam Produced, edited & hosted by Jessica Harding Research and sound support from Zoe Coates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award nominated podcast, listened to in an incredible 180 countries, The HIV Podcast is fast becoming a global gamechanger for tackling HIV stigma!The HIV Podcast separates fact from fiction and tackles HIV myths and misconceptions. We cover all things HIV related from people to historical events, law, health, taboo topics and pop-culture moments - basically everything you need to know about HIV! Join hosts Sarah Macadam and Jessica Harding, who have worked at an HIV charity for a combined 40 years, every Friday where they will take you on a journey that's surprising, shocking, educational and sometimes hilarious - this podcast will make you laugh as much as it will make you gasp! Shortlisted for the Audio &amp; Radio Industry Awards in the category of Impact Award, for making a difference to society.Finalist in two categories of the 2023 Independent Podcast Award Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehivpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thehivpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok</a> Don't just take our word that it's great, here's what our listeners are saying...&nbsp;“I think all of America would benefit from hearing you talk about sexual health in a fun and vibrant way, because here we are so rigid when it comes to sex and sexual education. You ladies make it fun and engaging and lighthearted and common- as common as talking about what are you doing this weekend or what you have for breakfast kind of common and that is precisely how people should be talking about their sexual health choices.”&nbsp;“Since diagnosis in March 2020 some, not all, HIV service providers and PLWHIV have been quite ‘lecturey’ (that’s clearly a made up word) about HIV. You both educate us about HIV in a fun and informal way and that’s the hook. It appeals to those not living with HIV“&nbsp;“I promise not to girl fan you all the time( even though I am ) I just wanted to let you know your education is spreading ! We have a big family holiday planned to Jamaica and my sister whose baby will be 5 months when we fly out was worried about HIV Being spread from a mosquito bite. I told her to listen to your episode sex and she would understand how HIV is transmitted. Safe to say she is now fully aware of how HIV can be transmitted. Just want to say again how much I love your podcast” The HIV Podcast is produced by TVPSWritten &amp; hosted by Sarah Macadam Produced, edited &amp; hosted by Jessica HardingResearch and sound support from Zoe Coates Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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