Resurrection

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Dane's New Podcast: The Blank List Sep 16, 2026

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Dane has a new podcast! It's funny, campy, gay... and stupid? It's called The Blank List, and in each episode, Dane and his co-hosts, Tranna Wintour and Adam Capriolo, take on the very serious work of creating the definitive Top 5 list for a given category, with categories ranging from “The Most Famous People Alive” to “The Craziest Thing That Has Ever Happened.”

Today, for Resurrection listeners, we present you with a taste of The Blank List. Here is "The Craziest Thing That Has Ever Happened."

If you like the episode, you can find The Blank List on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or by searching on your preferred podcast app. It's also on Instagram and YouTube.

Enjoy :)

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The Ghost Writer: Episode Three Jul 18, 2026

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As Nova Scotia faces a forest fire that's raging out of control, Dane sits down for a conversation with his parents. And Peter and Neoma search for meaning across generations.

If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a review and rating on your podcast app. You can also follow Resurrection on Instagram.

Joel Redon's books cited in this episode are titled Bloodstream and If Not On Earth, So In Heaven.

This episode was researched, written, and hosted by Dane Stewart. Rich sound design in this episode was by Parker Bert, with additional sound design by Dane Stewart. Original music in this episode was by Dane Stewart, Parker Bert, and Matthew Rogers.

Our team of actors for the devised portion includes Adam Capriolo and Kayleigh Choiniere. Big thanks to our workshop facilitators Renee Hodgins and Sammy Shier. Hannah Sung is our executive producer. Matthew Kariatsumari is our producer.

This season of Resurrection was made possible thanks to the financial support of le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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The Ghost Writer: Episode Two Jul 11, 2026

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A few months before Margaret died, Dane sat down with her for an interview. But, Margaret proved to be a more challenging interview subject than expected. This is Margaret's story.

If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a review and rating on your podcast app. You can also follow Resurrection on Instagram.

Joel Redon's books cited in this episode are titled Bloodstream and If Not On Earth, So In Heaven.

This season of Resurrection was made possible thanks to the financial support of le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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The Ghost Writer: Episode One Jul 04, 2026

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In 2020, Bruce spent several months caring for his mother during end of life. It's an experience that had big impacts on him and his family. This is part one of Bruce's story.

If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a review and rating on your podcast app. You can also follow Resurrection on Instagram.

Joel Redon's book cited in this episode is titled Bloodstream.

This season of Resurrection was made possible thanks to the financial support of le Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ) and the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Trailer - Season Three - The Ghost Writer Jun 27, 2026

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Resurrection Season Three: The Ghost Writer. July 4, 2026.

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Bonus: The Discovery of HIV & PrEP 101 with Freddie Sep 02, 2024

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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 to us on Instagram or at hi@resurrectionpodcast.com.

Grant Picarillo is passionate about about LGBTQ2S+ health, HIV prevention and treatment, and gender affirming care. With a master's degree in public health policy from Harvard University and a doctorate in primary care nursing from Columbia University, Grant believes in an affirming approach towards patient care and sexual health and wellness. Grant lives in Toronto with his husband, and outside of work you'll find Grant tending to his house plants, doting on all dogs (especially beagles), and trying to work on his tennis game.

Sources for today's episode include:

How to Survive a Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tames AIDS. David France. 2016.
How the discovery of HIV led to a transatlantic research war. Dr. Howard Markel, PBS. 2020.

This episode was researched, hosted, and edited by Dane Stewart with music by Dane Stewart & Matthew Rogers. Produced by Dane Stewart & Matthew Kariatsumari. Our outro track is Easy to Love by Clara Jones.

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HIV Criminalization Aug 26, 2024

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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 about the Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization and to access their template for contacting government officials, check out their website here.

Check out Zosia Bielski's full article on HIV criminalization in the Globe and Mail.

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.

Reach out to us on Instagram or at hi@resurrectionpodcast.com.

This episode was hosted and edited by Dane Stewart with music by Matthew Rogers. Produced by Dane Stewart & Matthew Kariatsumari. Our outro track is Easy to Love by Clara Jones.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci's costly mistake during the HIV/AIDS crisis Aug 21, 2024

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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 month on Patreon.

Reach out to us on Instagram or at hi@resurrectionpodcast.com.

Sources:

On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service. Dr. Anthony Fauci. 2024.
Hold Tight Gently: Michael Callen, Essex Hemphill, and the Battlefield of AIDS. Martin Duberman. 2014.
How to Survive a Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tames AIDS. David France. 2016.
Surviving AIDS. Michael Callen. 1990.
An Open Letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Larry Kramer. 1988.
Successful Chemoprophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonitis. Walter T. Hughes, et al. New England Journal of Medicine. 1977.
Prophylaxis of Pneumocystis Carinii Infection in AIDS with Pyrimethamine-Sulfadoxine. Michael Gottlieb, et al. The Lancet. 1984.
Therapeutic Drugs for AIDS. Congressional Hearing Transcript. 1988.
Official Blames Shortage of Staff For Delay in Testing AIDS Drugs. New York Times. 1988.
TOXIC HOPE: WIDELY EMBRACED, THE AIDS DRUG IS NOW UNDER HEAVY FIRE: THE AZT STORY. The LA Times. 1993.
Video of Michael Callen provided courtesy of Richard Dworkin.
Interview with Sean Strub, founder of POZ Magazine.
Interview with Miriam Lewis Sabin, author of an upcoming biography on Joseph Sonnabend.

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Ronald Reagan's HIV/AIDS Crisis (pt. 2) Aug 12, 2024

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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 us make our show—commit $1 per month on Patreon. Reach out to us on Instagram or at hi@resurrectionpodcast.com.

Special thanks to Molly Bower for joining us on this Ronald Reagan journey!

There are many sources for today's episode, our top sources include:

How to Survive a Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tamed AIDS. David France. 2016.
Photo of Rock Hudson, Nancy Reagan, & Ronald Reagan. Wikimedia. 1984.
And the Band Played On. Randy Shilts. 1987.
Surgeon General's Report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. 1986.
Safer Sex Comix #8. Gay Men's Health Crisis. 1987. (explicit)
Setting the Record Straight. The Jesse Helms Center. 2024.
Congressional Record—Senate—October 14, 1988. Congress.gov. 1988.
President Reagan's Remarks to the American Foundation for AIDS Research May 31, 1987. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. 1987.
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. Election Results Breakdowns.
Nancy Reagan’s Real Role in the AIDS Crisis. The Atlantic. 2021.
On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service. Dr. Anthony Fauci. 2024.

This episode was researched, hosted, and edited by Dane Stewart with music by Matthew Rogers. Produced by Dane Stewart & Matthew Kariatsumari. Our outro track is Easy to Love by Clara Jones.

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Ronald Reagan's HIV/AIDS Crisis (pt. 1) Aug 05, 2024

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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. Reach out to us on Instagram or at hi@resurrectionpodcast.com.

Special thanks to Molly Bower for joining us on this Ronald Reagan journey!

There are many sources for today's episode, our top sources include:

How to Survive a Plague: The Inside Story of How Citizens and Science Tames AIDS. David France. 2016.
Law & Order. Trailer. 1953.
Compilation of President Reagan's Humor from Selected Speeches, 1981-89. Courtesy: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
When AIDS Was Funny. Directed by Scott Calonic. 2015.
Jerry Falwell and Troy Perry debate the morality of AIDS in 1983. CBC. 1983.
The Old Time Gospel Hour. Falwell Ministries. 1999.
Letter from Dr. Don Francis. 1983.
A Plague of Politics. Atlanta Magazine. 1994.
Religion, Politics a Potent Mix for Jerry Falwell. NPR. 2006.
A Disciplined, Charging Army. The New Yorker. 2007.
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. Election Results Breakdowns.
Nancy Reagan’s Real Role in the AIDS Crisis. The Atlantic. 2021.

This episode was researched, hosted, and edited by Dane Stewart with music by Matthew Rogers. Produced by Dane Stewart & Matthew Kariatsumari. Our outro track is Easy to Love by Clara Jones.

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