Homo Sapiens

Spirit Studios & Christopher Sweeney

The world from a Queer perspective: Conversations, stories and a good old laugh with LGBTQ+ icons, allies and of course, our lovely listeners. Come and join the Homo Sapiens family with new episodes every Thursday - the more the merrier!

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July 20 · 14 min
All Stars End of Season Announcement & Dog Walk Date Set!
It's time for another catch-up and a read through of your lovely messages and emails. We also have some announcements to share here at Homo Sapiens! First up, the date for our next dog walk is officially confirmed: 12th September. Pop it in your diaries - it's always such a wonderful chance to get together, and I can't wait to see you there! This episode also marks the end of our All Stars season before we take a little break for the summer. It's been a really special run, packed with brilliant guests, important conversations, and a lot of laughs. A huge thank you to all of you who've listened along, shared your experiences, taken part in our polls, and helped build this wonderful community! We'll be back with another season before you know it, and we'll be sharing more details very soon. In the meantime, our socials will stay active, so keep an eye out - we'll still be popping up there over the summer! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 54 min
Partying with JLO, Shaping Men's Fashion and Facing Cancer with Jeremy Langmead
Jeremy Langmead has spent more than two decades shaping the way men dress. As the former editor of Esquire, The Sunday Times Style and now the Brand Director at Mr Porter, he's helped define modern menswear. Along the way he's partied with JLO and Donatella Versace, interviewed Madonna, and witnessed the fashion world at its wildest. But this conversation goes far beyond style. As well as revealing stories from his time in fashion, Jeremy also joins me to talk about falling in love without labels, raising children, prostate cancer and why facing mortality completely changed the way he lives his life. Click play now! GAY & BI MEN https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/living-with-prostate-cancer/information-for-gay-and-bisexual-men TRANS WOMEN & NON-BINARY https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/trans-women-and-prostate-cancer ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 14 min
Your Emails & Attitude Pride Awards Debrief
We're back with another catch up! This week we're having a big ol' Pride debrief and looking back on a wonderful day at the Attitude Pride Awards. We also discuss our most recent episode with Morgan Rees and why you should NOT take my eBay advice! Click play now! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 2 · 56 min
Your Stories of Queer Joy with Morgan Rees
Morgan Rees joins me to talk QUEER JOY: Your stories of the little things that brighten your day, the simple rituals that make life feel a little brighter, and why sometimes a good cup of tea, a cuddle, or even an unexpectedly satisfying ear-cleaning gadget can be exactly what you need. Click play now! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 25 · 57 min
The Wildest Dating Hack You've Ever Heard with Charlie Craggs
The glorious Charlie Craggs joins me this week for a hilarious chat about modern dating, your dating app disasters, and what might just be the wildest dating hack we've ever heard! From tradie crushes to red hot red flags, Charlie and I compare notes on the world of finding love in the queer community. Click play now! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 23 · 12 min
What Does Keir Starmer's Resignation Mean For LGBTQ+ People?
We're back with another dive into the Homo Sapiens inbox listeners! This week we are discussing Keir Starmer's resignation, who will take his place and what this may mean for LGBTQ+ people. We also hear your thoughts on our episode with DJ Fat Tony and the find out the answers to our Instagram polls about recovery and addiction. As well as this we have a fascinating email from an EU listener about the political landscape of the UK over the past 10 years. Keep your thoughts flooding in as ever! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 18 · 44 min
Homo Sapiens Revisits: Celebrating Pride in Schools
Producer Rudi is away this week so we are re-running a wonderful episode to celebrate Pride month. This recording features Hill Crest Primary School who in 2022 created a podcast about Pride and what it means to the pupils and teachers at their school. It's a wonderful listen, we'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 11 · 50 min
Confronting a Secret Addiction with DJ Fat Tony
Wondrous friend of the pod DJ Fat Tony joins me this week to discuss his brilliant new book 'Recover Me’. Tony has taught me loads about working through shame, addiction, and this fantastic important book only continues to deepen my understanding of issues that affect so many of the LGBTQ+ community. All done with, as ever, a great big dollop of fabulous gossip and hilarious stories about Boy George, George Michael, Kylie, the list goes on! 'Recover Me' is available for pre-order and will be released on the 25th June! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 9 · 21 min
Your Responses to Russell's Tip Toe Special!
This week the inbox is full of thoughts on our episode with Russell T Davies. We hear your early Tip Toe thoughts and reviews and tease some upcoming topics we'll be discussing! Thank you to everyone who wrote in, keep your Tip Toe thoughts coming in! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 4 · 44 min
Russell T Davies on His Brand New Series 'Tip Toe' & What the 'T' in His Name REALLY Means!
This week, a joyous chat with a wonderful man about some very serious things. Russell T Davies, the final Homo Sapiens All-Star in our line-up, joins us to talk Tip Toe, the show everyone’s talking about, starring your friend and mine Alan Cumming. We get into visibility, community, the hope to be found in the next generation, and, most importantly, what the ‘T’ in Russell’s name really means. Hit play. Chris & Russell x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 2 · 18 min
Dog Walk Debrief, Harriet's Hoopla Thoughts & Tip Toe Reviews!
Lots to catch up about this week; our lovely dog walk, another super Hoopla and the return of Russell T. Davies with his new series Tip Toe. We've got an exciting episode with Russell this week so keep your eyes peeled! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28 · 40 min
Jake Graf on the EHRC Ruling and Nurturing Gender Expression
Filmmaker, author and trans advocate Jake Graf joins me in the co-hosting hot seat at Homo Sapiens this week. We talk all things parenting, gender expression, growing up feeling different, and Jake’s new children’s book The Silly Frilly Dress. We discuss raising kids without rigid gender expectations, why children often understand self-expression better than adults do, and the changing, hostile climate around LGBTQ+ rights in the UK and beyond. FINAL reminder too for the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk this Saturday! Sign up using the link in our Instagram bio! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26 · 13 min
An Overdue Inbox Dive
We're back with an inbox episode and a recap on recent episodes discussing Pride, trans rights and LGBTQ+ children in care. We're hear to start these conversations but we want to hear from you. Keep writing in, tell us your experiences! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21 · 46 min
The Rise of Reform and Playing Fascism on Stage with Kadiff Kirwan
The wonderful Kadiff Kirwan is in the co-hosting hot seat this week, what a treat! We discuss the rise of far-right politics and the aftermath of the local elections, disappearing queer venues and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter more than ever. Fresh from starring in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kadiff talks about performing an anti-fascist play at a time when politics in Britain feels increasingly tense and why history feels closer than we’d like to admit. ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19 · 3 min
Chelsea Flower Show Debrief, David Beckham Roses and a Quick Update From Me
It's been a manic few weeks, a lot of travelling and some illness along the way. A short update I'm afraid but fear not... order will be restored soon. We've had so many wonderful messages over the last weeks. A proper sit down with the inbox is overdue. Keep you emails coming and DO NOT forget about the Homo Sapiens Dog Walk on Saturday 30th May. We are meeting at Regents Bar and Kitchen at 1pm - you DO NOT need to bring a dog! ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14 · 44 min
Fatherhood, Navigating Fear & the UK Care System with Jax Feeley
This week on Homo Sapiens, Jax Feeley joins me to co-host. Jax opens up about unexpectedly becoming a father after just three dates, navigating parenthood as a trans man, and the life changes that pulled him away from social media and back into frontline care work. We discuss masculinity, trauma, identity, toxic online influences, and what it really means to make vulnerable young people feel safe. Buy Jax's book 'Fear Proof' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FEAR-PROOF-Courage-Begin-Scared/dp/1917623194 ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7 · 44 min
Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships with James Barr
James Barr is co-hosting this week to talk about his powerful live show 'Sorry I Hurt Your Son' and the reality of domestic abuse in queer relationships. From not recognising the signs to questioning whether it “counts” as abuse, James shares how he made sense of his experience and turned it into something life-changing. We dive into why abuse is still so hidden in the LGBTQ+ community, the impact of shame and silence, and why more people need to speak out. Plus, James opens up about the moment he finally left, and how comedy helped him process it all - enjoy listeners! Chris & James x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Here are some resources for any listeners who may need them: Lead Specialist Service Galop – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 | help@galop.org.uk Mon–Tue 9:15am–8pm, Wed–Fri 9:15am–4:30pm (closed 1–2pm), closed weekends Trans-specific service: Tuesday 1pm–5pm (per Camden NHS listings); Galop also runs a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service offering confidential advice by phone, email or face-to-face for people who’ve experienced violence, abuse or transphobia Live chat: Mondays and Thursdays; 24/7 chatbot on galop.org.uk Also covers sexual violence, hate crime, conversion practices, honour-based abuse, forced marriage. Has a dedicated under-25s young person’s team London LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) – one referral, four agencies 020 7704 2040 / referrals@galop.org.uk Galop (lead), Stonewall Housing, London Friend, Switchboard – covers helpline, housing, counselling, advocacy Housing Support Stonewall Housing – LGBTQ+ housing & refuge advice 0800 6 404 404; national, including refuge access for those fleeing abuse Counselling London Friend – Specialist DV Counselling ⚠️ Specialist DV counselling funding ends March 2026 — no longer accepting new referrals; general LGBTQ+ counselling continues Listening & Signposting Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – listening/info, signposting 0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt Additional Services Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard (separate org) – has Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) IDVAs help with housing, refuge access, finances/benefits, criminal justice and mental health needs; also support FM, HBV and FGM cases LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based, national reach) 0345 3 30 30 30 | lgbt.foundation Mindline Trans+ – emotional support for trans/non-binary people 0300 330 5468 (mindinsomerset.org.uk) Out-of-hours / emergencies 999 if in immediate danger (silent call: press 55 when prompted) National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge, 24/7, not LGBT-specific but inclusive): 0808 2000 247 Samaritans: 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5 · 6 min
Your Responses to Our Parenting Questions
We had some fantastic responses to our latest episode with James Greenwood. We had a chat about all things parenting, nurseries and outdated curriculums and you guys wrote in! The Homo Sapiens Dog Walk is also fast approaching... 🗓️The date is 30.05.26! 🌳We shall meet at Regents Bar & Kitchen at 1pm. 🎟️This event is FREE but it is helpful to sign up if you wish to come so we have a rough idea of numbers. Use the link in the ‘Dog Walk’ instagram highlights! 🐾You DO NOT NEED to bring a dog if you wish to come! Hope to see you lovely lot there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 30 · 53 min
Is Queer Parenting Making Us Too Hard on Ourselves with James Greenwood
This week returning co-host James Greenwood joins me to get deep on queer parenting, surrogacy and donor conception and how much we might be overthinking it as parents. We talk about internalised shame, the fear of being judged, and the pressure to get everything “right.” At times it feels like therapy because parenting has a way of bringing everything to the surface... Chris and James x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 28 · 13 min
Your Responses to the Pride Debate
Another dive into the inbox this week and we've had a lot of responses about the pride debate and whether we're leaning more on the side of protest or celebration! Great to hear from you as always! Chris x ✉️Get in touch hello@homosapienspodcast.com 📲@homosapiens on instagram 🎥Watch on YouTube @homosapienspod 👆🏼Subscribe for more conversations that matter to the LGBTQ+ community ✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.