AN HIV charity based in Reading and Slough has been nominated for a national podcast award.
HIV, Hope & Charity, the podcast produced by Thames Valley Positive Support, has been put in the running for the British Podcast Awards 2022.
TVPS provides support and resources for people affected by HIV across Berkshire, and is currently the only HIV-focused charity in the county.
Part of the charity’s work to break the stigma and misconceptions surrounding HIV includes their podcast.
Hosts Jessica Harding and Sarah Macadam explore the effects of HIV, dispel myths, look at the history of the disease, and celebrate some of its history’s heroes.
Now it has been nominated for a National Podcast Award, and awaits the announcement of the shortlist on Monday, June 20.
Ms Macadam said: “Podcasts are such a fantastic way to connect with people– they’re free, they’re discreet and you can listen anywhere.
“Jess and I are learning along with the audience every week and we really enjoy creating HIV, Hope and Charity – something I’m sure our listeners would agree is quite clear.”
The podcast has explored subjects such as the recent TV show It’s A Sin, Princess Diana, Mark Fowler from Eastenders, Charlie Sheen, and Liz Taylor.
The hosts have more than 30 years of combined experience at the charity, and have produced the podcast’s weekly series since October 2019.
“We also encourage our listeners to let us know any HIV Heroes or HIV historical events they would like us to cover, so if you have any ideas, get in touch.
“After a fantastic reception to the podcast, we decided to enter the British Podcast Awards to help spread the word even further about this important topic and we’re excited to be attending the shortlist announcement event on 20th June.”
