We're performing our live show in Montreal from October 3-5 at 8pm at the MainLine Theatre. Get your tickets here. Part-podcast, part-cabaret, and fully gay, Resurrection Live tells the story of early AIDS activist Michael Callen through live musical performances. “The subject of our show, Michael Callen, was a singer and songwriter who played a vital role in AIDS activism, but has been largely forgotten in recent decades,” says Dane Stewart, host of Resurrection. “Michael Callen saved...

In this bonus episode we retell the controversial history behind the scientific discovery of HIV. And, we dive into PrEP as HIV prevention. We're joined by Grant Picarillo, Senior Clinical Practice Lead for Freddie. Freddie is Canada's #1 rated PrEP provider and the presenting sponsor of season two! To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help us make our show—commit $1 per month on Patreon or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Reach out...

In this episode we dive into the subject of HIV non-disclosure criminalization in Canada. We're joined by André Capretti, a lawyer from the HIV Legal Network and member of the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization. Andre works on a variety of HIV-related human rights issues, including in relation to Indigenous people, HIV criminalization, and the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. If you're inspired by today's episode, you can donate to the HIV Legal Network here. For more information...

Dr. Anthony Fauci oversaw the U.S. response to COVID-19; decades earlier he oversaw the HIV/AIDS crisis. In the early years of HIV/AIDS there was a drug that could have saved thousands of lives... but Fauci didn't approve its use nor did he lead a study to test its efficacy. Why not? The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help us make our show—commit $1 per...

The story of President Ronald Reagan's failure to adequately respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. In the second part of this two-part story, we dive into Reagan's second term in office. We discuss Rock Hudson, the Koop Report, the Helms Amendment, the President's Commission on the HIV Epidemic, and more. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help...

The story of President Ronald Reagan's failure to adequately respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. In the first part of this two-part series we cover Reagan's rise to the presidency, first term in office, and his initial response to a new mysterious illness. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help us make our show—commit $1 per month on Patreon....

"I'm Bobbi Campbell, and I have 'gay cancer'." These words were printed in the San Francisco Sentinel in 1981. Bobbi Campbell was the first person in San Francisco to come out publicly with his 'gay cancer' diagnosis. He spearheaded a self-empowerment movement for people with AIDS, changing the healthcare system. This is his story. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie,...

We're taking a detour from our usual history to talk HIV 101. What is HIV? How does it work? And what strategies for treatment and prevention exist today? We're joined by Crystal Harrison from AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM) who takes us through the fundamentals of understanding HIV/AIDS today. If you enjoy today's episode, consider making a donation to ACCM at https://accmontreal.org/donate/. If you're interested in booking Crystal for a workshop, you can get in touch with her at...

Part two of Michael Callen's story. In 1982, Michael Callen and Richard Berkowitz are eviscerated by New York City's gay community after they publish an article advocating for the end of promiscuity. The pair of writers don't give up, though, and what they do next saves many lives and forever changes the way we have sex. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie,...

Larry Kramer could be an a*****e. But, he was also a gargantuan figure in AIDS history who could make things happen when it seemed like no one else could. This is the story of the man behind the acclaimed play, The Normal Heart, and his tumultuous relationship with New York City's gay community. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help us make our...

Michael Callen moved to New York in the late 1970s to become a singer. A few years later, Mike ended up becoming one of the most impactful early AIDS activists. Among his accomplishments, Mike co-authored a document that saved many lives and forever changed the way we have sex. This is his story. The presenting sponsor of this season is Freddie, Canada's #1 PrEP provider. To learn more about PrEP and to book your free consultation with Freddie, visit gofreddie.com/dane. Help us make our...

We've been working on a live show! It's a cabaret and it's coming to Ottawa and Toronto next week! Come hang with us and hear some incredible music. We’re in Ottawa on June 13 at the National Arts Centre—this is a free(!!) show made possible thanks to Capital Pride—but you have to reserve a spot here: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/36736 And, we’re in Toronto on June 15 as part of Queer Pride at Buddies in Bad Times. Tickets are $25, available here:...

On July 3, 1981, the New York Times publishes an article titled "Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals." This article is the first mention of AIDS in a mainstream media outlet and marks a turning point in queer history. But, the article could have been published much earlier. This is the story of Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, a physician in New York's West Village, and his early push to get the medical establishment to act quickly on a new illness that was impacting gay men. The presenting sponsor of...

Season Two. Coming in June. This trailer features the song "Love Worth Fighting For" by Michael Callen, included courtesy of Significant Other Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From CBC Podcasts, The Village Season Three takes listeners to the early 1990s, as AIDS tightens its grip on major cities around the world, the relative safety of Montreal’s nightlife becomes a magnet for gay men. But when they start turning up dead in hotel rooms, beaten lifeless in city parks, and violently murdered in their own homes, the queer community has more to fear than the disease. While the city’s police force dithers over the presence of a serial killer, a group of queer activists...

The final chapter in our series on Daryl Allen. We end the story where it started. Email us at [email protected] Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need two more weeks to finalize the last episode of our first season. Thank you for your patience! If you'd like to hear from us in the meantime, check out the Q&As and extended interviews available through our Apple Podcasts subscription and our Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share Daryl's play with the world. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of what happened in Vietnam. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janet's side of the story. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our trip to Kansas, we go on a hunt for the Allen Family Farm. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go to Kansas. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Dan were in love, until something happened that changed everything. This is the story of the evolution of Daryl and Dan's relationship; a queer love story set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis. Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl Allen always wanted to be a playwright, but before his art found success, his life was cut short by HIV. Before he dies, he leaves one of his scripts with an ex-boyfriend, asking his ex to do something with the play. 25 years later, the script is given to Dane Stewart, a playwright living in Montreal, and he falls down the rabbit hole.  Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://bit.ly/45QIDYK Make a one-time donation to Resurrection on Ko-fi: https://bit.ly/3C5OXhg Hosted on...