A PODCAST produced by a Berkshire charity has been nominated for its fourth national award in under a year.
Thames Valley Positive Support’s The HIV Podcast has been shortlisted for an accolade at the British Podcast Awards.
The podcast could scoop the award in the Wellbeing category when the awards take place in September.
It follows nominations for an ARIAS award and two Independent Podcast Awards nominations late last year.
The podcast is independently produced by Thames Valley Positive Support, who write, edit, and host the podcast without any help from a production or media company.
It has garnered listeners in 179 countries since it was launched in October 2019, tackling myths and misconceptions surrounding HIV as well as the history, law, and social taboos surrounding the condition.
Most recently, the podcast has explored highlights from the 25th annual International AIDS Conference in a two-part special.
Jessica Harding, one of the podcast’s hosts, said: “The HIV Podcast refuses to adhere to the outdated narrative that is forced on HIV, of being something shocking or scary.
“Ironically what makes The HIV Podcast so radical, is just how ‘normal’ it is.
“A weekly podcast where talking about HIV is done in the same way we talk about weekend plans.”
She explained: “Normalising HIV is the only way we are going to reduce HIV stigma.
“To even be recognised in this category, alongside some people who are making such a difference to the world, is unbelievable.
“We are beyond proud.”
More information about Thames Valley Positive Support is available via: tvps.org.uk
The HIV Podcast is available via Spotify, Apple Music, Acast, and other podcast platforms.
