The Open Table

16 Mar 2025

Episode 4 – Season 2 With Clint Dowdell. Part 1

HIV, Medicine, Personal Journals, Sexuality

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Clint Dowdell. From navigating his coming out journey to his HIV diagnosis, Clint opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and the ongoing stigma that still exists today. But don’t expect a sob story—this conversation is raw, real, and full of heart. With honesty and humor, Clint reminds us that life is best lived authentically, and that vulnerability is its own kind of superpower.

If you’re searching for your HIV community, you’ve found it here. Tune in for an episode that’s as eye-opening as it is uplifting!

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13 Mar 2026

Episode 6 – Season 4 – Azzad Azman (Film Maker, Film and Oscar Buff)

Arts, Sexuality, TV & Film

In this episode, Craig chats to Azzad Azman (Director of the upcoming queer short film, 'Before It Goes Down', about ...

16 Feb 2026

Episode 2 – Season 4 – AFLW Star Tilly Lucas-Rodd

Personal Journals, Sexuality

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest from the world of elite sport: GWS Giants AFLW player ...

15 Feb 2026

Episode 1 – Season 4 – Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities

Education, Government & Organisations, Health, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Politics, Sexuality

This episode of The Open Table features a special guest Joe Ball, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities. Joe Ball is leading ...