Doctor DILF Episode 2.4: What is the legacy of the AIDS epidemic?
In this episode…
What is the legacy of the AIDS epidemic on aging gay and bisexual men? What do we carry with us, and what do we want other people to know? In this unmissable episode, Dr. David Woodhead tells Dr. Simon Fox all about his research into the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Together, they discuss resilience, unsung trans and lesbian heroes, chem sex, aging with HIV, and being a survivor. This is an emotional and poignant episode for every listener interested in what shaped our LGBTQ+ communities, where we are now, and where we’re going. Don’t miss it!
Doctor DILF Episode 2.3: Do you have an STI?
In this episode…
What is mpox? What is shigella? And is gonorrhoea really resistant to antibiotics? In this standalone episode, Dr. Simon Fox and David Freeman Powell bust myths and check the facts about sexually transmitted infections and associated conditions. Along the way, expect to learn about the interesting history of STIs and all about syphilis, chlamydia, and genital warts! This episode is essential for anyone who needs evidence-based information on STIs.
Doctor DILF Unwrapped Episode 2.B: Will social care be there for us?
In the episode…
Simon, James, and John chat about their own experiences with social care, from disjointed services to stretched carers and dirty pads in the washing up. They also discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed National Care Service and ask - will social care be there for us when we need it? And will the NCS be inclusive? This vital episode comes at a crucial time for our communities. Don’t miss it!
Doctor DILF Episode 2.2: Will the National Care Service be inclusive?
In this episode…
Dr. Simon Fox and Mike Parish discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed National Care Service, and ask if it will be inclusive of older LGBTQ+ people? Together, Simon and Mike pick over the history of social care, the current state of social care provision and ask, with the rollback of DEI, will older LGBTQ+ people be included at all? This episode is an important conversation at a crucial time for our communities. Don’t miss it!
Doctor DILF Unwrapped Episode 2.A: Workin’ 9 to 5
In this episode…
Simon, James, and Craig have a candid chat about their own work experiences, including homophobia, transphobia, and violence in the workplace. This is an eye-opening episode, exposing the pressures put upon LGBTQ+ people in the course of their careers. This is an essential episode for working age gay and bisexual men in particular.
Doctor DILF Episode 2.1: Is DEI dead?
In this episode…
Simon and James talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. At a time when extreme right wing influences from America are causing a rollback of DEI initiatives in the workplace, what does the future hold for LGBTQ+ careers? And is there any way of protecting ourselves from discrimination? This episode is essential for any LGBTQ+ person climbing the career ladder. Don’t miss it!
Doctor DILF Episode 2.0: An introduction to Series 2
This episode…
Simon introduces the theme for Doctor DILF Series 2: Where did the factors influencing our lives come from and what is happening now? Simon takes us through the series episode by episode, introducing each subject, and we get to hear a little from each episode’s expert. The Series 2 subjects are DEI, the National Care Service, STIs and other conditions, and the legacy of the AIDS epidemic. This series, expect surprising facts, engaging conversation, uncomfortable truths, and a lot of laughter! Don’t miss it!
Doctor DILF Series 2 Trailer
Host Dr. Simon Fox introduces us to Series 2 of Doctor Who, teasing us with what lies ahead in the coming weeks…
Doctor DILF Episode 1.5: HIV Services and PrEP in the USA
In the second part of a two part special comparing UK and US HIV services, Dr. Simon Fox talks with sexual health pharmacist Andy from Texas about his career, the American insurance-based healthcare system, the role of grassroots services in reaching people living with HIV, and the new long-acting PrEP injectables.
Doctor DILF Episode 1.4: HIV Services and PrEP in the UK
Dr. Simon Fox talks with specialist HIV nurse David Freeman Powell about his career, the patient journey through NHS HIV services, access to PrEP, and how HIV has changed over the years.
Doctor DILF: Extra Length: 1.4: Sex & Dating
In the final very NSFW Extra Length of Series One, the boys spill the tea about sex and dating, strange one night stands, dating app etiquette, and the first forays into kink…
Doctor DILF: Extra Length: 1.3: Friends & Community
This week, Simon, James, and John discuss the role of friendship and community in our lives, from the highs and lows of starting a social group to coming out, how the LGBTQ+ community can help each other, and how friendship changes with age.
Doctor DILF Episode 1.3: Dementia & Caring
Doctor DILF Episode 1.3: Dementia and Caring. Dr. Simon Fox talks with Mike Parish of the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group about his own experiences of caring, his work in dementia campaigning, and winning an award.
Doctor DILF: Extra Length: 1.2: Mental Health
This week, the boys shoot the breeze about our mental health as gay men in these tempestuous global times, maintaining our mental health, burn out, and saying, “I’m fine!” when we really aren’t…
Doctor DILF: 1.2: Mental Health
Simon talks with Scott McKellar, an LGBTQ+ counsellor about our mental health has older gay men, ageism on the gay scene, being kind to ourselves, our interactions with the gay scene, and self care.
Doctor DILF: Extra Length 1.1: Physical Health
The boys chew the fat and deliver the skinny about physical health, feeling ultra-aware at the gym, keeping active, weight loss, and much more in this candid chat about physical health!
Doctor DILF Episode 1.1: Physical Health
Dr. Simon Fox talks with personal trainer Joe Langley about keeping fit, joining a gym, and exercise when older. Scott McKellar tells us about the mental health side of going to the gym.
Doctor DILF: Extra Length Series One Trailer
Dr. Simon Fox, James Winstanley (diversity expert), and John Rayment (actor) discuss the topic of the week in Doctor DILF: Extra Length - the roundtable health podcast for older gay and bisexual men on Podbean. Often poignant, often NSFW, but always witty and erudite!
Doctor DILF - Let’s get talking!
Doctor DILF: Series One Trailer
Doctor DILF Series One trailer, featuring the host, Dr. Simon Fox and an array of experts talking about physical health, mental health, dementia, and HIV services.
Doctor DILF is a health podcast for older gay and bisexual men on Podbean.
Introduction
The introduction episode of Doctor DILF. This is a podcast on the healthy aging of older gay and bisexual men. Series One is currently in production. Watch this space!

