Josh Halliday
Guardian journalist and the episode's primary guest, sharing his family's experience of Huntington's disease and discussing recent treatment developments.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 29min
My dad, his ‘incurable’ disease, and hope at last
Josh Halliday, a Guardian journalist, shares his family's experience with Huntington's disease, shedding light on the emotional toll it has taken. He recounts the journey of learning about his father's diagnosis and the challenges it presented to their family, including caregiving struggles. Discussing genetic testing, Josh reveals how becoming a father influenced his decision to get tested, ultimately leading to the relief of receiving a negative result. They also explore groundbreaking gene therapy that shows promising results in slowing disease progression.
Feb 27, 2026 • 27min
The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast
Thomas Yarrow, an anthropology professor studying male friendship and volunteer cultures, and Josh Halliday, a journalist who shares personal struggles with family illness, explore how men connect. They discuss WhatsApp banter, a transformative men’s retreat, heritage railway volunteers, silence as care, and activity-based camaraderie as alternatives to emotional disclosure.
